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Double Take
Here is a white version of that vintage Courrèges coat I posted earlier today.
Fashion Files: The Goldworm Era
As a collector of vintage Italian knitwear from the 1960s to 1970s, I can tell you that original Goldworm pieces are becoming more expensive and harder to find these days.
If you are unfamiliar with the label, it was founded in 1928 by Samuel and Gertrude Goldworm. The company partnered with clothing manufacturers in Italy during the knitwear boom in the 1960s and transformed itself into a purveyor of quality, wearable art. Identifiable by the iconic smiling gold worm on the label, original Goldworm pieces are highly collectible and would make a unique and timeless addition to your vintage wardrobe.
Below are some vintage Goldworm knits we found on eBay and etsy this week. Click on each image to see the listing.
The classic gold worm.
Vintage 1960s Goldworm wool knit mini dress/tunic from Hottmilk on etsy. $110.
Vintage 1960s Goldworm keyhole dress from Planetclairevintage on etsy. $115.
Vintage Goldworm virgin wool knit dress on eBay. Current bid $99.
Vintage 1960s Goldworm young Edwardian-style dress on eBay. Currently on sale for $140.
Hello Mad Men lovers. Vintage 1960s Goldworm merino wool wiggle dress from ZucchiniFlourVintage on etsy. $78.
Vintage 1960s Goldworm dress from cloudninevintage on etsy. $94.
Rare price! Vintage 1960s Goldworm Navajo print dress on eBay. Current bid $9.99.
Vintage 1960s Goldworm 3/4 sleeve knit dress from Vintage201 on etsy. $79.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s Goldworm knit dress from josieovtg on etsy. $30.
Vintage 1960s Goldworm wool knit shift dress from VINTANTHROMODERN on etsy. $96.
Vintage 1960s Goldworm psychedelic print knit dress from Vintage201 on etsy. $97.
Vintage 1960s Goldworm wool knit shift dress from VINTANTHROMODERN on etsy. $84.
Vintage 1960s Goldworm silk blend, knit dress from VINTANTHROMODERN on etsy. $108.
Vintage Goldworm Gustav Klimt print dress on eBay. Current bid $79.99.
Vintage 1970s Goldworm knit sweater dress from honeydip on etsy. $68.
If you love Missoni you will really adore this one. Vintage 1960s Goldworm full-length knit dress from staticwhite on etsy. $40.
Vintage Goldworm wool knit dress with matching scarf from MissMaggiesBureau on etsy. $129.
Vintage Courrèges Coat
Calling all vintage Courrèges collectors, this bright orange, double-breasted pea coat is currently up for auction on eBay. I love this timeless cut, superb structure and Peter Pan collar. Current bid $55. Click on the image to see the full listing. And to find out more about the often copied designer, see my earlier post about André Courrèges here.
Orange Crush
Vintage 1960s tailored cardigan on eBay. Current bid $14.99. Click on the above image to see the listing.
Vintage Clampers
I have a predilection for vintage clampers, those hinged bracelets that rely on the tension from the hinge to stay closed (although some have clasps as well). Vintage clampers can be found in just about every material imaginable: Bakelite, Lucite, plastic, silvertone, enamel, celluloid. Some are abstract, Art Deco, or Art Nouveau, some even come in animal shapes. Some are flashy and rhinestone encrusted and some are mod and minimalist. I love them all.
As one can imagine, there are hundreds of vintage clampers on eBay and etsy, but we saved you the trouble of wading through all the junk. Below are some of the best clamper bracelets we found this week. Click on each image to see the listing.
Vintage 1950s pink Lucite clamper from griffincat on etsy. $6.99.
One of my favorite vintage jewelry makers. A very collectible, signed Sarah Coventry silvertone clamper bracelet. Current bid on eBay $9.99.
Huge rhinestone encrusted leopard head clamper from TheVintageAngel on etsy. $54.40.
Vintage 1980s red enamel and gold metal clamper from popgoesmyvintage on etsy. $25.
Vintage silver plated crystal rhinestone hinged bracelet from VermontJewelryShop on etsy. $22.
Another one of my favorite vintage jewelry makers. A vintage Trifari clamper in a creamy enamel and goldtone from GillyLynn on etsy. $18.
Vintage 1970s Givenchy lucite clamper bracelet. Current bid on eBay $74.99.
Vintage aurora borealis rhinestone and faux pearl buckle clamper. Current bid on eBay $34.95.
Vintage 1960s two-tone Lucite clamper bangles. This auction is for the blue one, but the seller has more. These are new old stock. Very mod. Current bid on eBay $20.72.
Vintage figural cat bracelet in blue enamel with rhinestones and glass eyes. Signed “Ciner.” Current bid on eBay $104.99.
Vintage black Bakelite clamper with large rhinestones. Current bid on eBay $9.99.
Vintage Trifari brushed gold leaf clamper from VintageGypsies on etsy. $32.
Very wide and striking green and goldtone clamper bangle from duSayeJewelry on etsy. $35.
Vintage 1940s to 1950s thermoplastic with pave set rhinestones clamper bracelet and matching clip-on earrings. Signed by Weiss, highly collectible. Current bid on eBay $150.
Vintage embossed brass buckle clamper from terrasouljewelry on etsy. $59.
Vintage 1950s black Lucite clamper bangle from ANTIQUEANDVINTAGE on etsy. $24.97.
Vintage goldtone clamper from EyeCandyAntiques on etsy. $18.
Vintage chunky cabochon, multi-hinged, brass filigreed clamper from PattycakesPlunder on etsy. $65.
Vintage modernist geometric design clamper from Moderra on etsy. $5.
Vintage chunky and super shiny red orange clamper bracelet from mooivintage on etsy. $32.
Raspberry Topping
Raspberry berets are so over, but you could never go wrong with this vintage, raspberry mohair, cloche-style fedora, made in Germany. $27 on eBay. Click on the image to see the listing.
Beau Chapeau
If my head wasn’t so small I would be buying this enchanting hat instead of sharing it with you fine people. Vintage 1960s velvet cloche in midnight blue. Union made with grosgrain ribbon around the brim and midnight blue netting. $39.99 on eBay. Click on the above images to see the full listing.
Featured Seller: Nicholettes
I apologize for my lengthy fashion blogging absence, but things got kind of heavy. My beloved brother Sean passed away suddenly at age 38, which is far too soon for anyone to leave, especially someone as amazing as him. When I left for D.C., and we still had hope that he would recover, I packed just enough to get me through a few days. Those days stretched into two weeks and I eventually found myself shopping for a dress to wear to his funeral.
And a vintage hat of course.
I want to express enormous gratitude to Nicholette Alexander, a wonderful seller on etsy who expedited the veiled hat below to me in D.C. so that I could have it in time for Sean’s funeral.
That said, “Nicholettes” (as she is known on etsy) is my featured seller this week. Similar to the one I purchased from her, Nicholettes has a number of stunning vintage hats (among other great vintage finds) available in her etsy shop right now, many of which come with free hat boxes! Click on each image below to see the full listing.
Vintage cocoa brown birdcage hat from Nicholettes on etsy. $25.
Vintage velveteen feathered stovepipe from Nicholettes on etsy. $45.
Vintage satin-wrapped pillbox from Nicholettes on etsy. $39.
Vintage 1960s mod hat and hat box from Nicholettes on etsy. $42.
Vintage 1960s “Jackie O” polka dot pillbox hat from Nicholettes on etsy. $42.95.
Black and red mini top hat with ostrich feathers from Nicholettes on etsy. $18.
Vintage veiled velvet pillbox hat from Nicholettes on etsy. $29.
Vintage mustard gold fedora with hat box from Nicholettes on etsy. $39.
Vintage velvety pleated cloche with free hat box from Nicholettes on etsy. $42.
Vintage 1960s so mod faux leopard fez from Nicholettes on etsy. $21.
Vintage velour tilt cap with sateen bow from Nicholettes on etsy. $75.
Mod Sunshine
Vintage 1960s belted ruffled coat from slipenterprises on etsy. $85. Click on the image to see the full listing.
In a Mod Mood
Also in a cheap mood. So here’s a selection of inexpensive, vintage modernist/abstract jewelry I found on etsy this week. Click on each image to see the full listing.
Vintage 1960s seashell modernist pendant on extra-long 24″ chain from atlasfalcon on etsy. $12.95. New old stock/unworn condition. The seller seems to have a few of these so snap one up now.
Vintage 1960s modernist sculptural necklace from VastVessels on etsy. $34.
Vintage signed Trifari abstract enamel pendant from sirensword on etsy. $12.
A little something for the man in your life. Or for the woman who likes to wear cufflinks (I know I do). Vintage 1970s square wood cufflinks from penorus on etsy. $12.
Vintage stacked milk glass earrings from LisaWitmerCollection on etsy. $8.
Vintage Avon Town and Country faux tortoise necklace from vimvigorvintage on etsy. $12.
Orangey red lucite ring from sirensword on etsy. $3.
Vintage 1970s giant space age pendant on double strand chain from joysshop on etsy. $11.95.
Vintage Sarah Coventry space age seagull brooch from flotisserie on etsy. $10.
I own one of these and it is truly spectacular. Vintage Avon mod pendant on 24″ chain from izzysvintagegarden on etsy. $12.
Vintage Avon modernist pendant on 18″ chain from penorus on etsy. $8.
Vintage copper abstract dangle earrings from thecoppercat on etsy. $8.
Vintage 1970s modernist pendant on triple strands from Holliezhobbiez on etsy. $9.99.
Vintage modernist tic-tac-toe brooch from Cucumberologists on etsy. $12.
Giant vintage mod earrings from smallandmousey on etsy. $12.
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