By leily on Sep 4, 2007 in Fashion history | 0 Comments
Recently at auction, we came upon a portfolio of original 1930’s fashion illustrations by Dot Levin. Ms. Levin also signed her work Iris, Irissa, and Iris Levin. We were told by the auctioneer that Dot Levin was an artist and illustrator whose work was featured in many magazines and newspapers in the 1930’s and 40’s.
We have 10 separate lots of these illustrations going up for auction tonight on EBay. Most are worked in pen & ink with a few watercolors and pencil sketches among the lots.
These are great for framing for all you vintage fashion enthusiasts! I’ve kept a couple for myself and they’ll be gracing the wall of my office soon.
See these illustrations and more at Couture Allure Vintage Fashion .
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By leily on Aug 24, 2007 in Fashion history | 0 Comments
The Land of Lost Jackets…it’s that place where vintage suits get separated. The dresses go one way, the skirts another, and, sadly, the jackets get separated from their mates. Alas, your chances of finding an exact match are almost nil.
We don’t know how it happens. Perhaps the skirt was worn more often than the jacket and wore out before it’s mate and so was sent to skirt heaven. But the jacket was in great shape, so it stayed in the back of the closet.
Maybe a favorite dress came with a jacket that just didn’t work, so it was given away or hung separately from it’s mate, while the dress became the life of the party.
Whatever the reason, these lost jackets have a new life to lead! They look great paired with your favorite jeans or trousers. Co-ordinate them with a plaid or tweed skirt from your closet. Throw them on over a sleeveless sheath dress to keep you warm on those cool autumn mornings. Finish your outfit in style!
See these jackets and more at Couture Allure Vintage Fashion .
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By leily on Jun 15, 2007 in Fashion history | 0 Comments
Cozy, comfy, snug, and secure - that’s how I feel when I wear a vintage chenille robe. Made from soft cotton, chenille was first popular for bedspreads. And a robe like this gets better each time you wash it.
But how can you be sure its vintage? Well, this one comes with the original cotton filled shoulder pads. You can’t get more Joan Crawford than that! And, it’s new, old stock, with the original tags still attached!
See this robe and more at Couture Allure Vintage Fashion .
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