Showing posts with label 1940s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1940s. Show all posts
Friday, January 27, 2012
Diary of a Vintage Girl | Vintage Fashion & Lifestyle: Visiting the past
If you are interested in the 1940s and 1940s fashion, you've got to go over and visit Fleur de Guerre's blog. You'll love it! She is absolutely gorgeous.
Enjoy!
Patty
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Madeleine de Rauch by Darani
I was lucky enough to find a copy of the French magazine, L'Officiel de la Couture et de la Mode de Paris, from 1949, which contains the very collectible ad illustrated by Darani. The ad features a bright yellow wool coat and black and white wool windowpane checked trousers designed by Madeleine de Rauch, a Paris couturier, working from 1932 to 1973, who was known for her sporty day looks.
The ad is very collectible as it has been featured on page 161 of the exceptional reference book of fashion illustrators entitled, "100 Years of Fashion Illustration", which is an invaluable addition to any reference library.
The ad is very collectible as it has been featured on page 161 of the exceptional reference book of fashion illustrators entitled, "100 Years of Fashion Illustration", which is an invaluable addition to any reference library.
Paper Doll Girls Etsy Listing #90044120
The ad has a very modern look even though it is was done 63 years ago! At this time, trousers were just becoming part of couture for weekend wear. Hard to believe, isn't it, since women were them on a daily basis now?
Patty
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Peep Toes Need a Good Home
I found these gorgeous 1940s French peep toe heels a couple of years ago and have been holding onto them. I've decided I've just got to let them go and I'm hoping someone will see them in my Etsy shop and decide they can't live without them!
I can still remember how my heart started racing when I found them. They were French and in exactly my size--it seemed as though fate had made it happen! But, I rarely ever wear high heels anymore and I'd love to find them a new home. Have a look in my Paper Doll Girls shop if they're "calling your name". Free postage to anywhere in the world!
Here's all the important details about these beautiful shoes:
I can still remember how my heart started racing when I found them. They were French and in exactly my size--it seemed as though fate had made it happen! But, I rarely ever wear high heels anymore and I'd love to find them a new home. Have a look in my Paper Doll Girls shop if they're "calling your name". Free postage to anywhere in the world!
Here's all the important details about these beautiful shoes:
This gorgeous pair of 1940s WWII peep toe heels is in excellent vintage condition. The brown suede and leather are still very soft. These shoes must have been very special to the owner because they were obviously well taken care all these years since the war.
The label inside the shoe reads: Pinot, Bottier, London and Anvers, with two seals, one of which is stamped "Brussels" and the other is marked "London". The inside of the shoes is tan leather. The sole is leather, and of course, has wear, but is still in very good condition. The tip of the toe and the bottom of the heel still have the original metal taps to protect them. The leather in the sole is embossed with "Roberts 744", which I assume is the style name and number.
Each shoe features a small leather bow at the peep toe and small arrows of leather interwoven in the suede along to top of the shoe from the bow to the back heel.
There is a small scuff on the suede of the outside of the left shoe near the top of the heel and a small scuff on the outside of the right shoe, plus a tiny nick in the leather of the sole at the point of the right toe. Aside from these small imperfections, these shoes are absolutely fantastic. I have never personally seen another pair of vintage 1940 shoes in as good condition as these shoes are.
I wear an Australian size 7 shoe and these shoes fit me perfectly. I would suggest that they might be more suitable for someone with a slimmer foot. Please check the measurements below to assure fit:
Insole length 9-1/4 inches (measured inside shoe)
Width at widest part under shoe 3 inches
Heel height 3 inches
I like to imagine that a very stylish gal back in the 1940s spent time swing dancing with these beautiful shoes on her feet!
The label inside the shoe reads: Pinot, Bottier, London and Anvers, with two seals, one of which is stamped "Brussels" and the other is marked "London". The inside of the shoes is tan leather. The sole is leather, and of course, has wear, but is still in very good condition. The tip of the toe and the bottom of the heel still have the original metal taps to protect them. The leather in the sole is embossed with "Roberts 744", which I assume is the style name and number.
Each shoe features a small leather bow at the peep toe and small arrows of leather interwoven in the suede along to top of the shoe from the bow to the back heel.
There is a small scuff on the suede of the outside of the left shoe near the top of the heel and a small scuff on the outside of the right shoe, plus a tiny nick in the leather of the sole at the point of the right toe. Aside from these small imperfections, these shoes are absolutely fantastic. I have never personally seen another pair of vintage 1940 shoes in as good condition as these shoes are.
I wear an Australian size 7 shoe and these shoes fit me perfectly. I would suggest that they might be more suitable for someone with a slimmer foot. Please check the measurements below to assure fit:
Insole length 9-1/4 inches (measured inside shoe)
Width at widest part under shoe 3 inches
Heel height 3 inches
I like to imagine that a very stylish gal back in the 1940s spent time swing dancing with these beautiful shoes on her feet!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Knit One Purl One
Today I thought I would blog about my other etsy shop, Vogue Vintage Knits, which focuses on vintage 1930s-1950s knitting and crochet patterns. I'm afraid I'm really a woeful knitter and crocheter, but that doesn't stop me from coveting some of the items in the shop!
1930s Crochet & Knit Evening Dress
One of my customers purchased this pattern to make for an early autumn wedding dress for herself. I think that it would absolutely gorgeous dress for the occasion.
Poodle Sweater
Vogue Knitting 1951
Of all the patterns available in my shop, this one is my absolute favorite. I think this woman looks spectacular with her poodle sweater and long black gloves. The net tied on her head really adds some pizazz!
1940s Jack London Crochet Handbag
I love this handbag by Jack London. There is a very nice selection of these handbags in the shop, and each one of them is the epitome of 1940s chic!
1953 Vogue Shrug
Now, this is about the extent of what my knitting skills allow me to make. I did make a couple of these last year and they are really so simple, even I can do it!
1950s Little Girls Bolero Sweater
And last, but not least, this is just the sweetest little pattern!
There are lots more vintage patterns in the shop, so please stop by!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Forties Fashion
I just wanted to share with you a fabulous book I have recently added to my reference library. I feel really lucky that the university where I work has a College of Fine Arts and, therefore, our bookstore has a very good selection of books about fashion.
This 208-page softcover book is entitled, Forties Fashion From Siren Suits to the New Look, and it's published by Thames & Hudson. (ISBN number is 978-0-500-28897-9). It has 250 illustrations, 196 of which are in glorious color. It's just chock full of the history of clothing during and after the war years, some of which I had never read anywhere before.
So, if you're a Forties kind of gal, treat yourself to this one! It's an excellent source of images and information.
The front cover shows a group of French women in 1945 who were sporting dyed hair for the first time since the War began.
The front cover shows a group of French women in 1945 who were sporting dyed hair for the first time since the War began.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Oh, My Aching Feet
I love the high heel shoes of the 1940's! Take a look at some of the gorgeous high heels that were for sale in the UK just after the war. I especially love the ones with the ankle straps. I don't think that high heels today have anything on these lovely shoes!
Come by and check out the shop for these beauties and even more!
Red Cross Shoes
Harpers Bazaar
October 1949
Lilley & Skinner
Harpers Bazaar UK
December 1947
Lilly & Skinner
Harpers Bazaar
December 1946
Lilly & Skinner
Harpers Bazaar
September 1948
Van-Dal Shoes
Harpers Bazaar
September 1948
Come by and check out the shop for these beauties and even more!
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