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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.
Prêt-à-Cocktail Party
Elegant Prada black silk blend cocktail dress with deep scoop neck and back. Empire waist and pleated detail at hem. $299 on eBay. Click on the above images to see the full listing.
Bride of Peacock
Some questions. First, what the hell is going on here? Second, why would you spend nearly $8k on a wedding gown and then let a giant peacock sit on your lap? Third, is she marrying the bird? Fourth, is it a stuffed peacock worn as an accessory, like a brooch?
Also, that hair. No. Just no. No to everything here.
Three-piece bridal set by Lela Rose. Tiered skirt ($5,995), organza bustier ($995), and metal sunburst belt ($595). Photo by Cleo Sullivan for BRIDES Magazine.
A Little Biased
This would be an amazing wedding gown for the bride who wants a glamorous vintage look. And even more stunning is the current bid on eBay; only $56. The auction ends in two days. This is an original 1930s bias cut silk gown with train. The open back is incredible and this cut splendidly whittles the waist. Click on the images below to see the full listing.
Spring Forecast
Fall is the perfect season to shop for vintage spring dresses since most shoppers have their eyes fixed on cold weather attire. And with popular designers like Marc Jacobs stacking their spring 2012 collections with vintage-inspired dresses like the one below, these silhouettes will be harder to come by once the ice begins to thaw.
This look is not just reminiscent of, it’s a total copy of the disco-era dresses of the 1970s to 1980s; those swingy, polyester, wrap/faux wrap numbers your mom used to wear. Easy on, easy off. You were probably conceived in one of these frocks.
But I’m not knocking Marc Jacobs. I actually love when designers turn to vintage looks because you can get an original for a fraction of the cost of a designer redo. The trick is to stay ahead of the trends and start scanning eBay and etsy in advance. Oh wait. We already did that for you. Click on each image below to see the full listing.
A look from Marc Jacobs Spring 2012 collection.
Vintage 1970s orchid print dress on eBay. $95 or make an offer.
Vintage 1970s to 1980s red floral dress with plunging neckline. Current bid on eBay $16.
Vintage 1970s to 1980s Malibu Media of California day dress from ACollectiveNest on etsy. $30.
Vintage 1970s peacock teal swooshy disco dress from VivaChloe on etsy. $45.
Vintage 1970s dark blue wrap style floral print dress. $20 on eBay.
Vintage 1970s floral print mini dress with neck tie. $69 on eBay.
Vintage 70s blue garden print mini dress. $20 on eBay.
Vintage 1970s orange and blue print mini dress. $59 on eBay.
Vintage 1980s sheer bird and branch floral mini dress. Current bid on eBay $20.50.
Vintage 1970s pink floral print dress with cute micro pleats. $65 on eBay.
Vintage 1980s girls just wanna have fun martini print dress. Current bid on eBay $9.99.
Vintage 1960s floral print day dress. Current bid on eBay $24.
Vintage 1970s to 1980s floral border print dress on eBay. $50 or make an offer.
Vintage 1970s dead stock rose print dress on eBay. $80 (originally $95).
Vintage 1970s to 1980s robin’s egg blue disco dress from Savanteer on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1970s to 1980s pleated secretary dress. $40 on eBay.
Vintage 1970s summer party dress with matching belt on eBay. $46 or make an offer.
Vintage 1970s rainbow disco dress from farfromhere on etsy. $30.
Vintage 1970s disco dress with plunging neckline from aristlo on etsy. $33.
Vintage 1970s swingy purple floral print dress. $12 on eBay.
Vintage 1970s last dance disco dress from RadVintager on etsy. $28.
It’s Raining Style
Vintage 1940s noir black and white umbrella print peplum dress. Current bid on eBay $26.09.
Undeniable Timeless Style for $25
Vintage 1960s silver brocade halter top and pencil skirt. Current bid on eBay $25.
One Amazing Vintage Dress
What an amazing find. Vintage 1960s red and gold dress with matching jacket and jeweled buttons. Absolutely impeccable. $144 on eBay. Overpriced in my opinion, but one of a kind.
Vintage Italian Knitwear
Some of the best vintage knitwear came from Italy in the 1960s and 1970s, thanks to the arrival of Italy’s ready-to-wear industry. Italian fashion looked much different than Parisian haute couture at the time – it was cleaner, with impeccable construction and bold colors.
The density of vintage knitwear lends itself well to the cooler months. Below we have assembled a colorful variety of vintage knitwear (not all from Italy, but most), as seen on eBay and etsy this week. Click on each image to see the full listing.
Vintage bright red wool knit coat on eBay. Current bid $108.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s wool knit dress on eBay. $159.
Vintage 1960s Gino Paoli knit coat from LadyGoLightly on etsy. $65.
Vintage 1970s-1980s Missoni sweater from DecadesBaltimore on etsy. $200.
Vintage 1960s classic hot pink wool knit coat from VintageFanAttic on etsy. $50.
Highly collectible Banff Ltd 1960s to 1970s double knit coat on eBay. $90.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s red and black knit dress on eBay. $158 or make an offer.
Vintage 1970s candy stripey wool knit dress on eBay. $139.
Vintage 1960s lemony Jackie O dress on eBay. $30.
Vintage 1950s beige wool knit sweater on eBay. $69.
This drop waisted cut is very now. Vintage 1960s wool knit dress from RubyChicBoutique on etsy. $95.
Vintage 1960s black and gold wool knit wiggle dress on eBay. $49.
Vintage 1960s-1970s lipstick red knit sweater dress on eBay. $89.
Vintage 1950s Bianca lime green or chartreuse reversible knit dress on eBay. Current bid $35.95
Off to the Laces
I don’t know much about royalty or Kate Middleton or what a queen consort-to-be does in her free time, but I know a knockout dress when I see one. Ever since the Duchess of Cambridge appeared this summer in a blue lace dress by Erdem, copycats have popped up all over the Internet.
I love the simplicity of the dress with its bateau neckline and half sleeves, it feels very vintage 1960s. There are many ways you can work a lace dress into your rotation this season without looking like a fad-chasing Kate wannabe. We found a number of timeless, vintage pieces on etsy and eBay this week. Click on each image below to see the full listing.
From the office to cocktails. Vintage 1960s lace dress on eBay. Current bid $49.
Vintage 1950s two-piece pink lace set from melsvanity on etsy. $98.
Vintage Titanic-era silk dress with lace overlay from a French estate sale. Current bid on eBay $15.56.
Vintage 1950s violet lace and chiffon dress from jantiques on etsy. $85.
Vintage 1950s mesh and lace wiggle dress with matching belt from charlottage on etsy. $91.
Va-va-vintage 1950s cobalt blue lace dress from VintConditionStyle on etsy. $76.
Vintage mesh and lace evening gown. $110 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s lace mermaid dress from JunkSisters911 on etsy. $75.
Vintage 1950s delicate black lace sweetheart dress from DOTTO on etsy. $86.70.
Vintage 1960s white Illusion lace wiggle dress from FabVintage on etsy. $44.
Vintage 1960s black lace party dress from lovedodo on etsy. $55.
Vintage mocha and cream lace dress from PuckerUpVintage on etsy. $40.
Vintage 1960s chiffon and lace caped pencil dress from SybilStyle on etsy. $38.
Vintage 1960s pink lace party dress from DecadencePast on etsy. $74.50.
Vintage 1980s black lace cocktail dress from 19vintageclothing on etsy. $45.
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