Is Dressing Well a Thing of the Past?
Here's what I believe. It does no good to watch this and say, "I wish people would dress with more elegance." It has to start with each one of us. You and I need to set the example each and every day,...
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We've Moved!
The move is complete! Thank you to everyone for your well wishes during this process. It has been a long and arduous task. The estate sale was a huge success with the help of a very dear friend and...
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Crinoline Petticoats, 1951
In August of 1951, Life magazine did a small article about the latest crinoline petticoats a woman needed to wear under the new full skirted fashions. The magazine featured fashions by Anne Fogarty...
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We're Squished Sale at Couture Allure!
The move is complete and we're we're all unpacked. Our new digs are smaller than expected and we are desperate for some breathing room. All remaining spring and summer items on the Couture Allure...
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Weekend Eye Candy - Jacques Fath, 1954
Each year in June, I devote my Weekend Eye Candy posts to brides. Today's wedding gown was designed by Jacques Fath in 1954. Flat in the front and very full in the back, I really like the technique...
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Yay! New at Couture Allure!
Finally, finally I am getting back to work. These beauties were added to the Couture Allure site this week, and I'll be back in full swing on Monday! Claire McCardell cotton dress, appeared in Harper's...
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Wallis Simpson's Wedding Dress
Today marks the anniversary of the marriage of Wallis Simpson to the Duke of Windsor on June 3, 1937. Mrs. Simpson wore a dress designed by Mainbocher with a hat to match by Carolyn Reboux. The dress...
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Leonard Fashion for Hermes - 1961
Spring 1961 In 1960, Daniel Tribouillard, Chief Executive Director of Leonard Fashion, invented a new printing process which allowed for knit fabric to be continuously printed. In the early years of...
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Bare Midriff Three Ways, 1948
In 1948, the California Authentics textile company worked with local artists to produce a line of prints called "California, Crossroads of the Pacific." The patterns included artist interpretations of...
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Gilbert Orcel Hat, 1957
A perfect little hat for a summer evening, don't you think? Gilbert Orcel, 1957.
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Weekend Eye Candy, June Bride 1961
June is for brides! Wedding gown by couturier Michel Goma from 1961. The gown is made from silk zibeline, a medium weight silk twill fabric with the feel of a heavy silk which is ideal for suits and...
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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Designer Dresses
There's lots of new sparkle, color and shine at Couture Allure this week, including gorgeous vintage evening gowns and vintage designer dresses. Be sure to check our What's New pages to see all the...
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Carolyn Schnurer Swimsuit, 1952
I love the composition of this photo. Louise Dahl-Wolfe was a genius. Carolyn Schnurer designed this swimsuit for her 1952 collection. The textile mimics the texture in the antique Japanese woven...
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Yves St. Laurent Jumpsuit, 1969
Summer, 1969. Crepe jumpsuit by Yves St. Laurent has bell shaped sleeves with a triple ruffle flaring out below the elbow. Photo shot at the Ancient Greek Theater of Taormina in Sicily by Roland...
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Meet Kimberly and Rebecca
I love it when my customers send photos of themselves wearing vintage. I received these this week.Kimberly is wearing a 1970s dress by Don Luis de Espana that she purchased at Couture Allure. She...
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Yves St. Laurent Evening Gown
Yves St. Laurent designs a gown that could have come straight out of his years at Dior in the 1950s. What's old is always new again......this gown was part of his Spring/Summer Haute Couture...
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Jeanne Lanvin, 1966
You know me. I adore fabulous prints like this one and am always on the lookout for them. This dress is by Jeanne Lanvin from the spring of 1966. Look how the designer has not cut into the design of...
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Weekend Eye Candy, June Bride 1958
Carven designed this drop waisted tea length wedding gown in 1958. The full length mantilla veil makes it more formal for the church.
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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Evening Dresses
New this week at Couture Allure are some fabulous vintage evening gowns and dresses. Be sure to check our What's New pages to see all the latest listings!1980s Vicky Tiel Couture silk strapless...
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