I dare you to guess the era of this vintage dress... If you guessed 1960s or something similarly modern, we think alike. But in fact, this amazing gown is from the 1920s. I was shocked. It's so modern looking. This...
Posted by Sandra on May 23, 2010 11:00 AM
My latest article for Today's Vintage, a magazine for the collectibles and vintage, is live! It's all about one of my favorite aspects of vintage fashion - vintage couture. You'll see some familiar names in the article too. Doris Raymond...
Posted by Sandra on September 1, 2009 9:26 PM
When it comes to vintage couture, Katy Kane has earned her fashion stripes. Katy Kane has been in the business of desirable and collectible vintage couture for 25 years. Her website, KatyKane.com, is an archival fantasy of stunning vintage fashion. ...
Posted by Sandra on August 12, 2009 12:00 AM
We just celebrated our Independence Day. But what better way to show your patriotism than to shop? Especially when we are talking about high ticket vintage treasures like the ones offered on 1stdibs.com. The luxury antique design site has...
Posted by Sandra on July 9, 2009 12:00 AM
Paris continues to heat up with steamy temperatures well into the low 90s. I thought that since everyone might be on vacation already that I might get lucky and pick up a bargain last week at the Haute Couture...
Posted by Sandra on July 6, 2009 8:54 AM
I used to love this show when I was younger and I believe that history does repeat itself. I'm working in the world of auctions now and am surrounded by pieces with a bit or a lot of history...
Posted by Sandra on July 1, 2009 12:00 AM
Thursday night, I had the great pleasure of attending the Louis Verdad Louver collection preview. As if that weren't enough fashion pleasure, Cameron Silver of Decades Inc. also showed a collection of twenty-four incredible gowns representing some of the...
Posted by Sandra on March 23, 2009 12:00 AM
A few weeks ago, I interviewed Abigail Rutherford of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. As covetable as her job is, I envy Jeanne Suica even more. Jeanne jets sets across the world hunting through people's closets and spying collectible, auction worthy treasures....
Posted by Sandra on February 13, 2009 6:35 AM
When it comes to vintage clothing, couture and designer finds are the treasures that entice us to check one more thrift, visit one more estate sale, rummage through one more church bazaar. But when you find something so amazing that...
Posted by Sandra on January 30, 2009 12:00 AM
I am a member of the Vintage Fashion Guild. The VFG is a professional organization for sellers, journalists and curators of vintage fashion. The wealth of knowledge amongst its members is truly astonishing. If you are a vintage afficianado, I...
Posted by Sandra on September 4, 2008 6:25 AM
Today, Yoox.com launches its newest vintage installation. Yoox traces the history of the maison Christian Dior with a selection of Vintage clothing and accessories. Through July, you'll get to feast your eyes on a carefully selected collection, curated but none...
Posted by Sandra on June 3, 2008 11:59 PM
You know you are somebody in the fashion world if you receive an invitation the Costume Institute's annual gala. The theme this year was Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy. While some fashions were blatantly superhero inspired (Wonder Woman wore gold cuffs),...
Posted by Sandra on May 7, 2008 8:15 PM
Just wanted to let you know that the Norman Norell coat I blogged about is on the Leslie Hindman site ready for your vintage loving and bidding pleasure......
Posted by Sandra on September 10, 2007 6:36 PM
A few weeks ago, I hinted at the fact that I came across a beautiful Norman Norell for I. Magnin coat. After doing a ton of research and talking to various auction houses, I finally decided that this baby needs...
Posted by Sandra on August 22, 2007 1:49 PM
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