Don't forget that the Vintage Fashion Guild is hosting a Sportswear Workshop given by Lizzie from Fuzzielizzie Vintage:
Part One; Swimsuits
Part Two; Private Sports
Part Three; Public Sports and Sportswear as Casual Wear
If you are vintage clothing lover or a history buff this is some great reading.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Vintage Sportswear Workshop
Lizzie Bramlett of fuzzylizzie Vintage Clothing will be doing a sportswear workshop on The Vintage Fashion Guild's public forum this week, June 23-25th.
Monday, June 23: The workshop will start with a brief historical overview and go on to discuss bathing suits.
Tuesday, June 24: Lizzie will explain how sportswear evolved in private situations, such as women's colleges and summer camps.
Wednesday, June 25: Day three will be devoted to active sportswear (tennis, bicycling, golf, hiking, skiing) and how active sportswear spilled over into the everyday lives of women. Sportswear greats, such as Claire McCardell, Carolyn Schurner and Tom Brigance, will be mentioned.
Make time to spend sometime reading and taking part in this virtual workshop.
Here is a bit of vintage sportswear from Damn Good Vintage for a bit of shameless self promotion.
Vintage 50's/60's Swimsuit Bathing suit with the prettiest Red and pink geranium print.
Vintage late 40's plaid playsuit.
And the best vintage golf shirt!
June 23-25: American Sportswear
Monday, June 23: The workshop will start with a brief historical overview and go on to discuss bathing suits. Tuesday, June 24: Lizzie will explain how sportswear evolved in private situations, such as women's colleges and summer camps.
Wednesday, June 25: Day three will be devoted to active sportswear (tennis, bicycling, golf, hiking, skiing) and how active sportswear spilled over into the everyday lives of women. Sportswear greats, such as Claire McCardell, Carolyn Schurner and Tom Brigance, will be mentioned.
Make time to spend sometime reading and taking part in this virtual workshop.
Here is a bit of vintage sportswear from Damn Good Vintage for a bit of shameless self promotion.
Vintage 50's/60's Swimsuit Bathing suit with the prettiest Red and pink geranium print.
Vintage late 40's plaid playsuit.
And the best vintage golf shirt!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Books For the Vintage Lover
I know I said that I would be reviewing David Sedaris's book next, but I did want to get these two gift giving recommendations out first.
If you are looking for a gift for the vintage clothing lover in your life (or yourself) here are 2 of my favorite books.
First off is The Seductive Shoe by the wonderful Jonathan Walford of Kickshaw Productions.
The book has all the shoe eyecandy one could ever ask for while exploring the effect of historical and societal changes on footwear . Organized chronologically, it includes an illustrated appendix of designers and shoemakers. Really, the pictures in this are just some of the best I have ever seen, clear and crisp.
The next one is Fashion, The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute: A History From the 18th to 29th Century. This is, of course, just a lovely book with beautiful garments and a nice heft that makes it also good for self-protection since one could wack an intruder with it. While the scrumptious photographs take center stage the small amount of text is rich with details. This has been re-issued a few times, the last being 2006 when the book was split into 2 volumes.
Loses the protection aspect, but may make it easier to handle.
If you are going to buy from Amazon, please use this link that helps support the Vintage Fashion Guild. Better yet, forget about Amazon and support you local bookstore.
If you are looking for a gift for the vintage clothing lover in your life (or yourself) here are 2 of my favorite books.
First off is The Seductive Shoe by the wonderful Jonathan Walford of Kickshaw Productions.
The book has all the shoe eyecandy one could ever ask for while exploring the effect of historical and societal changes on footwear . Organized chronologically, it includes an illustrated appendix of designers and shoemakers. Really, the pictures in this are just some of the best I have ever seen, clear and crisp.
The next one is Fashion, The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute: A History From the 18th to 29th Century. This is, of course, just a lovely book with beautiful garments and a nice heft that makes it also good for self-protection since one could wack an intruder with it. While the scrumptious photographs take center stage the small amount of text is rich with details. This has been re-issued a few times, the last being 2006 when the book was split into 2 volumes.
Loses the protection aspect, but may make it easier to handle.
If you are going to buy from Amazon, please use this link that helps support the Vintage Fashion Guild. Better yet, forget about Amazon and support you local bookstore.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
They Let Me In
I can't believe I forgot to mention that I am now a member of The Vintage Fashion Guild.
How cool is that?
I can't believe I forgot to mention that I am now a member of The Vintage Fashion Guild.
How cool is that?
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