Entries from Debutante Clothing tagged with 'vintage couture'

Vintage Shopping | Kerry Taylor Auction May 25

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...

Now at Today's Vintage - Look Like a Million Bucks in Vintage Couture

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...

Vintage Couture - Q&A with Vintage Couture Dealer Katy Kane

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. ...

Stimulate the Economy with Vintage Clothing at 1stdibs.com

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...

A Shocking Steamy Schiaparelli Summer

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...

Vintage Auctions: Ripley's Believe it or Not...Vintage Style

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...

20th Century Glamour - A Walk Down the Runway in Vintage Couture

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...

Are Your Vintage & Past Season Clothes Auction Worthy?

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....

Q&A with Director of Vintage Couture at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

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...

Tales of Vintage Clothing Murder - To Cut or Not to Cut?

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...

Yoox.com Launches Vintage Dior collection

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...

Costume Institute Gala Vintage Style

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),...

Leslie Hindman Auction Catalogue Available!

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......

Vintage Norman Norell for I. Magnin goes to Auction

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...

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