June 23, 2009
Vintage Find - 1950s Novelty Zoo Print Skirt
On a recent shopping trip to the Rose Bowl with the lovely Tina Poppy of Violetville Vintage, I was on a shopping mission. I was hunting for adorable cotton skirts for summer. I didn't end up finding any in my size and budget, so I hit trusty eBay.com when I stumbled across this gem.
I am a sucker for novelty prints, but not the traditional Mexican/Fiesta type prints. I feel those aren't novelty enough since I am Mexican! I really love comical, absurd prints like the whale print dress I featured a few weeks ago. This adorable print of a family at the zoo, complete with cages and balloons is so original! Who would ever think to put a zoo scene on a skirt. I love it. I need it.
available at Mill Street Vintage/Ebay.com
ends 6/19
Posted by Sandra at June 23, 2009 12:00 AM
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Comments (6)
I get you. I keep wanting to make a dress out of 30s repro fabric with kittens on it, and people look at me like I'm crazy. Novelty prints are just plain fun.
Posted on June 24, 2009 09:59
I am in love with this print! in my opinion every needs a good printed circle skirt.
Posted on June 25, 2009 12:59
I love that there are so many 50's patterns that are totally "crazy", but still in a very organized and stylish way. That's a great pattern indeed!
Posted on June 25, 2009 15:36
Solanah - kittens, zoo animals, whatever. Let them think you're crazy. They're too cute.
Kim - I agree!
Ulrika - Isn't it fab? I knew you'd like it.
Posted on June 25, 2009 21:19
I think novelty prints are so undervalued these days in fahion trends. They are so unique and really spicing up any fabric. Love this one by Mill street Vintage. The shop has inspiring and to die for clothings!
Posted on June 27, 2009 05:36
This is completely fabulous! We just had the most amazing lobster print dress at Circa Vintage that sadly didn't get past my shoulders, so I'm on the look out for the perfect novelty print.
Posted on June 30, 2009 03:01