Archive for the ‘2012’ Category
Featured Seller: Poppycock Vintage
The only thing we here at This Week’s Look adore more than vintage hats is a vintage hat sale. Poppycock Vintage on etsy is currently testing our post-holiday spending willpower with a fantastic sale through December 31. They have an incredible selection of vintage chapeaux, so reasonably priced, we may have no choice but to pawn all of the Christmas presents we received in order to buy them all.
This week, we have assembled for you a selection of our favorites from Poppycock’s etsy storefront, all on sale right now. Click on each image below to see the individual listing, and follow Poppycock on Facebook for regular sale announcements.
Vintage 1960s Christian Dior beehive toque with jeweled trim:
Vintage 1960s creamy cocoa wool hat by Sears Fashions:
Vintage 1960s mod, thick lambskin, mottled fur hat lined in a soft jersey knit:
Vintage 1960s high crown, domed straw hat with velvet hat band by Mr. John:
Vintage 1960s classic wool felt cloche:
Vintage 1970s tan wool felt bowler with tassel and leather hat band:
Vintage 1960s shaggy wool cloche with buckle trim:
Vintage 1960s, adorable and cozy faux fur leopard hat:
Vintage 1960s royal purple velour beaded pillbox:
Vintage 1970s velvet pageboy cap:
Harper’s Bazaar in Review
Sadly, the December 2012 / January 2013 issue of Harper’s Bazaar failed to inspire us this month. Still, we soldiered on and uncovered a few glimmers of style worth re-purposing this holiday season.
Here’s one of our favorite looks from the issue, which would work great from office to holiday party. This could’ve easily come off as a cater waiter ensemble, if not for the ultra-high waist, flared trousers, cummerbund belt with minimalist chain, and exaggerated Peter Pan collar. Easy to replicate too.
Cobalt sweater paired with cobalt, sharkskin cigarette trousers. We don’t see enough of this color in mixed monochromatic textures, so well done, Harper’s.
Monochromatic and monotextured, long and lean, this almost looks like a tailored, wool knit jumpsuit. But it’s not. Another easy to replicate look, if you have the lines to pull it off. It’s lovely to be warm and hot at the same time.
Unisex Vintage Vests
Welcome to part two of our two-part expose’ on vintage vests. As you may recall, part one skewed more toward our feminine demographic, with plans to showcase the masculine end of the vest range in part two. However, as we plowed eBay and etsy for vintage men’s vests and waistcoats, we began to see this as more of a unisex offering. Whatever your genitalia, this week we found something for everyone, including fans of “Back to the Future.” Click on each image below to see the seller’s listing.
Vintage 1960s goldenrod wool vest from RaleighVintage on etsy. $42.
Vintage claret wool vest with green satin back from boo3 on etsy. $49.
Vintage 1930s pinstriped wool vest from allencompany on etsy. $74.
Vintage plaid Pendleton vest from SuburbanRefitters on etsy. $28.
Vintage Westernwear wool vest from TheBackOfTheBasement on etsy. $55.
Vintage 1970s mint green tweed vest from wilderalisonon etsy. $43.
Vintage wool sweater vest from samanthabalk on etsy. $34.
Vintage Eddie Bauer tweed vest from StLouisIvy on etsy. $40.
Vintage 1960s Pendleton wool vest from memoryvintage on etsy. $35.
1930s-style reversible hunting vest by Ralph Lauren. Reverses to cotton canvas. Authentic hunting details. $400 on eBay.
Vintage Bowring Arundel & Co windowpane vest. Made in England. In perfect condition. 100% wool. $118 on eBay.
Hello, Marty McFly. Vintage 1970s to 1980s Eddie Bauer quilted, down vest. $99 on eBay.
Sweater Vest Revival
It’s quite a shame that the sweater vest inherited such a terrible reputation, thanks in part to the likes of Rick Santorum and other conservative, white dudes.
Which brings us to this week’s assignment, to reinvigorate the sweater vest’s status among the proletariat, banishing all preconceived notions regarding this controversial, yet versatile and potentially fashion-forward basic.
This week, we are asking our understandably skeptical readers to discard their prejudices and entertain the sweater vest as we envision it for women: a mildly androgynous and wildly daring accoutrement. Preferably belted, to accentuate the waist, and layered over a crisp, buttoned up oxford or a sleek, monochromatic turtleneck. Accessorize an oxford with a vintage menswear tie for a preppy, business-y vibe. Or couple with a flowing maxi skirt for a 70s, Annie Hall feel. The ruffled ascot shirt paired with the Ralph Lauren vest below is absolutely inspired.
We have curated for you below a collection of the best sweater vests, all available on etsy and eBay right now, and all chosen for their ability to usher in a new era of the sweater vest. Click on each image below to see the seller’s listing.
Vintage 1970s belted sweater vest from ShuuShuubyLulu on etsy. $21.
Vintage 1970s tangerine, belted knit vest from ShuuShuubyLulu on esty. $20.
Vintage 1960s mossy wool sweater vest with belt from lilynymph on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1960s cable knit sweater vest from AtticAddictsVintage on etsy. $28.
New with tags Karl Lagerfeld belted sweater vest. Buy it Now auction on eBay for $34.99. The buyer is also accepting offers. I would offer $28.99.
Vintage Army green, moth-loved sweater vest from dirtybirdiesvintage on etsy. $22.
New with tags, Ralph Lauren belted sweater vest. Buy it Now auction on eBay. $69.
Vintage blue knit, open sweater vest on eBay. Current bid is $20.
Exquisite, vintage Dorce for LeRoy wool knit vest. Current bid on eBay is $35.
Not your Rick Santorum’s sweater vest. Vintage 1970s, Aztec-themed sweater vest on eBay. Buy it Now for $22.80 or make an offer.
Navy blue, belted Merino wool sweater vest from Tory Burch. Current bid on eBay is $51.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s turtleneck vest combo on eBay. Current bid is $9.
Vintage 1950s cherry, virgin wool vest. Love the unique wrap style. Current bid on eBay is $20.34.
Vintage Sears Men’s Store belted sweater vest. Current price on eBay is $26.24.
Twenty-Five Terrific Tunics
Tunics are so versatile, particularly during the cooler months when you can layer them over pants or leggings as a top, or over thick, opaque tights as a mini dress. This week we have assembled for you a collection of 25 very wearable vintage (or vintage-inspired) tunics, all available on etsy and eBay as of today. Click on each image below to see the seller’s listing.
Vintage 1960s bright red tunic or mini dress on eBay. Current bid $24.99.
Vintage-inspired cotton sateen mini-dress made by seedclothing on etsy. $80.
Vintage 1960s Mondrian-ish, space-age tunic by Vera on eBay. Current bid $16.99.
Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent sweater tunic from ArtifactVintage on etsy. $350.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s Pucci-esque tent tunic on eBay. Current bid $19.99.
Vintage Byblos turtleneck tunic from BlancheandEleganza on etsy. $80.
Vintage 1960s black and metallic gold tunic from aiseirigh on etsy. $88.
Unusual Anna Sui jacket, dress, or tunic – you choose – from OwlVintage on etsy. $155.
Vintage 1960s peacock blue sweater tunic on eBay. Current bid $17.98.
Vintage 1960s Mr. Dino tribal tunic on eBay. Current bid $36.
Vintage 1970s Adolfo for Saks Fifth Avenue leopard print sweater tunic on eBay. $99.
Vintage 1960s double-knit tunic on eBay. Current bid $9.
Vintage 1970s Marimekko op art tunic/dress from worldmarketproductio on etsy. $95.
Vintage 1970s so Charlie’s Angels tunic pants suit on eBay. Current bid $150.
Vintage 1970s belted disco tunic in autumn colors on eBay. Current bid $38.99.
Vintage 1980s or 1990s cotton tunic or mini dress on eBay. Current bid $9.99.
Cotton -t-shirt tunic dress with lace sleeves and Peter Pan collar. Two colors available, made by DressupComeon on etsy. $32 each.
Vintage 1970s to 1980s convertible, belted, disco tunic (can be a skirt too!) on eBay. Current bid $19.
Vintage 1960s, space age, seafoam green, high neck tunic on eBay. Current bid $68.
Vintage 1960s mod tunic or super-mini dress from LucyRayRetro on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1970s wool tunic with metallic trim from retromomo on etsy. $40.
Vintage 1960s hand made tunic from boiledegg on etsy. $120.
Vintage 1960s St. John Knits apple green tunic pants suit from Planetclairevintage on etsy. $92.
Vintage 1960s velvet tunic with bell sleeves from 4birdsvintage on etsy. $95.
Vintage Guy Laroche geometric turtleneck tunic on eBay. Current bid $39.99.
Summer Bulletin
This Week’s Look will be back from summer hiatus in full force sometime after Labor Day. Until then, enjoy this vintage 1960s mini romper we found on etsy this week. Zip it all the way up the neck for a super mod look. Click on the images below to see the seller’s listing.
How to Spend It
This unexpected discovery is one of the reasons we love The Financial Times “How to Spend It” special issue. Designed for Marios Schwab‘s 2013 resort collection, this vintage-inspired swimsuit is made from terry cloth or “toweling” fabric with high-waist bottoms, sort of reminiscent of the 1950s, particularly when paired with the matching jacket cover-up (second photo below). For more retro beachwear looks, check out the rest of the Financial Times “How to Spend It” fashion section here.
Summer at Home
While we traditionally focus on style for the body, today we are bringing to you some of our favorite summer elements of style for the home, as seen on etsy this week. Click on each image below to see the seller’s listing.
Chestnut paper origami lampshade in autumn yellow by nellianna on etsy. $115.
Vintage battery operated starburst clock from PhatDog on etsy. $142.
BYOB. Bring your own mixed specialty drink to the party with this vintage one gallon pink “Therm A Jug” from BrooklynStVintage on etsy. $38.
Barcelona-themed atomic red leatherette bench on birch frame from KLUpholstery on etsy. $345.
Mid-century modern Danish style table lamp from riverviewgems on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1970s mod op art psychedelic wall clock from badeye on etsy. $125.
Set of six retro owl coasters in blue and yellow from DesertBlossomVintage on etsy. $8.
Vintage bar ware is it. Check out this gold-trimmed red ice bucket, perfect for scotch on the rocks and sex with secretaries from TheCookieClutch on etsy. $32.
I really want this. I shouldn’t even be showing it to you. Vintage 1970s glass cheese dome from CarnivalOfTheManiac on etsy. $24.77.
Vintage 1960s modernist starburst clock from thegroove on etsy. $64.95.
Vintage drinking glasses from ancienesthetique on etsy. $15.
Featured Seller: Custom Vintage Replicas
There’s a fantastic seller on etsy, who makes vintage-themed dresses and replicas like the one below, which was featured on Peggy Olsen in a series of season five promo shots. The seller will custom make the dress below (and a number of other designs) in your measurements in a variety of colors for $195. Click on the images below to see the seller’s listing. You can also visit their etsy storefront here to see all of their designs.
This Month’s JewelMint Acquisitions
I joined JewelMint a few months back, with pieces designed by Kate Bosworth and Cher Coulter. So far, I have been very happy with my monthly acquisitions. I picked up today the indulgent cocktail ring and pair of mod square bangles below for just $19.99, thanks to a Memorial Day coupon code. Visit jewelmint.com to see their full collection. Keep in mind, they are constantly adding new looks, so even if you don’t see something you love one month, you’ll probably see three you love the next month. At least that has been my experience thus far.
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