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I. Magnin's Miss Stella
Stella Hanania was born in Lebanon and was taught to sew in the Parisian convent where she went to school. After moving to New York, she went to work in the custom salon at Bergdorf Goodman where she...
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Shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, 1960
In photos from the late Fall of 1960, we can see what a different experience shopping was compared to the crammed sales floors of today. Look! A place to sit! Individual service from one of many...
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Faces of the Paris Couturiers, Part 1
You know their names, but what about their faces? In day 1 of a 3 part series, here are the faces of the French Couture from 1950.Christian DiorJacques FathJean DessesPierre BalmainRobert PiquetNina...
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Faces of the Paris Couturiers, Part 2
You know their names, but what about their faces? In day 2 of a 3 part series, here are the faces of the French Couture from 1950.Mme. GresJacques GriffeMarcel RochasMolyneuxJean PatouMarie-Blanche de...
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Faces of the Paris Couturiers, Part 3
You know their names, but what about their faces? In day 3 of a 3 part series, here are the faces of the French Couture from 1950.Jacques HeimGermaine LecomteMarcelle DormoyJeanne...
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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Coats and Capes
New this week at Couture Allure are several incredible vintage coats from this year's collection. If you're looking for a vintage cape, I have a couple of those as well. Oh, and a 1950s ballgown for...
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Antonio Castillo for Elizabeth Arden Coat
Castillo for Elizabeth Arden coat and suit pictured for Vogue magazine, Nov. 1, 1947I am deeply indebted to Monica D. Murgia for her in-depth research about Antonio Castillo and the few short years he...
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The Most Incredible Gloves!
I stumbled upon this photo on Pinterest the other day and I had to share it with you. The only caption was "Dior, 1952." It's a lovely strapless dress, supposedly by Dior, but what I want you to...
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Two Coats 37 Years Apart
The moment I saw this.........it reminded me of this. Do you see the similarity? Or am I just crazy? First photo: Coat by Gianfranco Ferre, 1987Second photo: Coat by Balenciaga, 1950
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Madam Satan, 1930
Kay Johnson as Madame SatanImagine a masquerade party aboard a zeppelin. That's the setting for the 1930 film, "Madame Satan," a pre-code extravaganza directed by Cecil B. DeMille. If you want to get...
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Weekend Eye Candy - Lucien Lelong
To me, this coat is timeless. It is just as fashionable today as it was in 1939. Look how perfectly the plaid is matched on the diagonal at the front opening. Black and white check wool worn over a...
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New at Couture Allure - 1960s Pierre Cardin and Boho Jewelry
This week at Couture Allure I've added a late 1960s dress by Pierre Cardin and some fabulous vintage accessories including statement necklaces from the 70s and rhinestones belts. Be sure to check our...
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Dior Gloves Mystery Solved
Last week I showed you this image of the most incredible gloves and could not find a reference or verification of who made them and when (the photo was captioned Dior 1952 on Pinterest.) A huge thank...
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Pre-Halloween Sale at Couture Allure!
Through tomorrow only! Take an extra 40% off all Sale Items at Couture Allure. Enter coupon code "extra40" at check out and the discount will be deducted automatically. Discount does not apply to...
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Yves St. Laurent Suits from his First Collection Spring 1962
In the spring of 1962, Yves St. Laurent showed his first couture collection under his own label. His designs were an immediate success and one of the most famous couture houses in history was on it's...
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Weekend Eye Candy - Yves St. Laurent, 1962
Another piece from Yves St. Laurent's first couture collection under his own label. This white silk evening gown has a lace bodice and train.
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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Furs and Designer Dresses
New this week at Couture Allure are several fabulous vintage furs as well as vintage designer dresses and evening gowns. Be sure to check our What's New page to see all the latest listings!1950s...
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Frost Bros Advertises American Haute Couture, 1956
Frost Bros. was the place to shop in San Antonio, Texas. It was a very exclusive and old world store for people with old world money. Frost Bros. carried only the best of the best and made the prices...
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Frost Bros. Award Winning Advertising
Frost Bros ad for Traina-Norell dress, 1955.Yesterday, I showed you a Frost Bros. ad for an Irene Lentz suit that hailed "American Haute Couture." Frost's did a series of these ads with the tag line...
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Meet Jennifer!
Meet the lovely Jennifer. Last weekend, she attended the Open House New York event held at the TWA Flight Center at JFK airport. What a perfect spot to wear this 1960s Mod era dress she purchased...
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