Archive for the ‘Vintage’ Category
Zigzag Into Summer
Temps are on the rise in the Americas and we here at the blog are diligently scouring the internet for your new summer wardrobe. This week we found this rad vintage 1970s zigzag mini dress on eBay. This southwestern cutie has a plunging neckline and forgiving elastic waist so it could fit a variety of sizes, depending on how loose (or tight) you like to roll. Current bid on eBay is $15. Click on the images below to see the seller’s listing.
Mod Uniform
This week we are at full attention for this 1960s to 1970s green mini dress with fantastic buttons, deep patch pockets, and red trim. Sold by GoodTimeIsland on etsy for $55. Click on the images below to see the seller’s listing. At ease, soldier.
Atomic Spring Break
This Week’s Look is heading to Desert Hot Springs this week for some much needed mineral spa action. Keeping with the mid-century Palm Springs-area theme, below we have assembled some of our favorite atomic trinkets as seen on etsy and eBay this week. Click on each image to see the individual listing.
Vintage mid-century modern orange enamel ball coffee or tea warmer from AndrewModern on etsy. $149.
Vintage brutalist wall sculpture from ClubModerne on etsy. $1,295.
Vintage resin and crystal atomic ring, size 7, from decotini on etsy. $48.
Vintage clear bright orange tam (can be used as a stool or table) from TheVintageBirds on etsy. $32.
Vintage 1960s blue robot ashtray from cammoo on etsy. $22.
Vintage atomic spoke aurora borealis earrings from SansEpochVintage on etsy. $75.
Vintage mid-century modern Gary Gutterman lucite chair. $2,499.93 on eBay.
Vintage 1950s set of six Eames-era low ball glasses from LittlePigAndLu on etsy. $24.
Vintage atomic starburst cocktail ring from socaljewelbox on etsy. $44.
Vintage atomic ranch propeller coffee table by Knut Hesterberg. $594.99 on eBay.
Vintage vinyl coaster from RepurposedVintage on etsy. $7.
Vintage 1960s Jens Quistgaard Dansk Danish modern taper candle holder (with candles and original boxes). Current bid on eBay is $69.
Vintage 1960s space age fiberglass sofa. $1,995.00 on eBay.
Vintage yellow enamel starburst brooch from KonniesPlace on etsy. $23.
Vintage purple lucite cluster of grapes. $54.99 on eBay.
Vintage atomic lightolier hanging lamp on eBay. Current bid is $149.99.
Vintage mid-century modern coffee table on eBay. Current bid is $149.99.
‘Zou Bisou Bisou’ Part Deux
Earlier this week we curated a collection of vintage black dresses inspired by the season premiere of Mad Men. Unfortunately, we found so many fantastic pieces on eBay and etsy that we had to divide them into two features. Below you will find part deux of This Week’s Look, which features a number of vintage 1960s black mini (or mini-adjacent) dresses, all available on etsy or eBay today. Click on each image to see the individual listing.
Vintage 1960s rhinestone trimmed cocktail dress from GabiLu91 on etsy. $235.
Vintage 1960s “Leslie Pomer” label dress with accordion pleated angel sleeves and rhinestone trim from Jewels4pandas on etsy. This is a maxi length dress that could easily be shortened to a mini.
Vintage 1960s cocktail mini with sheer sleeves and rhinestone encrusted buttons on the cuffs. $38.95.
Vintage 1960s mini dress with sheer pleated sleeves and rhinestone buttons on collar and cuffs from BombshellShocked on etsy. $63.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s mini dress with sheer pleated angel sleeves from MajikHorse on etsy. $70.
Vintage 1960s mini dress with jeweled button cuffs from GravelGhostVintage on etsy. $50.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s mini dress with jewel trimmed collar and cuffs. Current bid on eBay is $50.
Vintage 1970s crocheted mini dress with scalloped edges. Current bid on eBay is $128.50.
Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with sheer chiffon sleeves and perma ruffles. Current bid on eBay is $12.99.
Vintage 1960s stunning cocktail dress trimmed with mink tails from carelessdarlin on etsy.
Vintage 1960s mini with empire waist sheer angel sleeves from MsCharlie68 on etsy. $63.99.
The ‘Zou Bisou Bisou’ Collection
The season premiere of Mad Men this week spawned tons of parodies inspired by that little birthday song and dance captured below. But our eyes were transfixed on that gorgeous black mini dress with its sheer, accordion pleated chiffon angel sleeves and rhinestone encrusted collar. That’s why this week we have curated for you a collection of vintage black dresses, all up for grabs on eBay right now. Click on each image below to see the actual listing.
Vintage 1960s black shift dress on eBay. $99 or make an offer.
Vintage 1960s lace mini dress on eBay. Current bid is $19.99.
Vintage 1960s empire waist mini dress on eBay. $72.
Vintage high collar knit mini dress on eBay. $37.
Vintage 1960s black acrylic and wool dress with young Edwardian trim. Current bid is $39 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with sheer chiffon sleeves. Current bid on eBay is $18.97.
Vintage 1960s beaded evening dress with chiffon overlay trimmed with sequins.
Vintage 1960s sheer illusion zig zag mini on eBay. $150.
Vintage 1960s black shift dress with sleek sheer sleeves. Only $34.99 on eBay.
Vintage1960s Chantilly lace tent dress on eBay. $24.
Vintage Bill Blass silk and mesh party dress on eBay. $250.
Vintage 1960s "Puritan Forever Young" dress with sheer sleeves. $32.30 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s sheer illusion mini dress on eBay. $78.
Featured Seller: Vintage Eyewear
Warby Parker has done a lot for people that are both visually impaired and into vintage style. And their flat fee pricing (only $95 a pair) is quite revolutionary in the vision correction biz. However, if you prefer authentic vintage frames as opposed to vintage-inspired frames, you can spend hours combing through junk on eBay and etsy or you can visit one of our favorite sources for optical quality vintage frames, Thayer Eyewear.
Thayer specializes in carefully curated 1950s cat eye glasses, 1960s squared zyl, rhinestone and embellished frames, high quality American and European frames from the 1800s to the 1990s, as well as dead stock ready-to-wear sunglasses. While some of Thayer’s stock is used, they also carry tons of dead stock/never worn frames, many of which are priced under $100.
Below are some of our favorite vintage frames as seen on Thayer Eyewear’s etsy storefront this week. Click on each image below to see the individual listing.
Vintage 1960s futuristic squared zyl frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $68.50.
Vintage 1950s rare and unique hand made cat eye frames with boomerang brass studs from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $214.50.
Vintage 1950s to 1960s translucent amber tortoise frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $62.50.
Vintage 1970s dead stock never worn amethyst quartz striped oversized frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $46.50.
Vintage 1960s oversized space age mod frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $50.
Vintage 1960s dead stock slim horn rim frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $92.50.
Vintage 1970s LANVIN black and white oversized frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $57.50.
Vintage 1970s faux tortoise tiger stripe frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $36.50.
Vintage 1960s dead stock almond-shaped tortoise frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $43.50.
Chasing Audrey Hepburn
Vintage 1960s black wool felt hat with high crown and wide grosgrain hatband from StarletVintage on etsy. $68. Click on the images below to see the seller’s listing.
A Curated Collection of Vintage Turbans
Modern men and women are privileged to have access to an infinite variety of hair products to manipulate sad tresses into any imaginable shape. But our brave predecessors had far fewer options. Back then, a bad hair day could ruin your week. Back then, fashion was the only cure for deadly hair. Hats, snoods, beanies, scarves, buckets (in a pinch), and yes…turbans.
We have for you this week an expertly curated collection of sensational vintage turbans, all available right now from various sellers on eBay and etsy. Click on each image below to see the actual listing.
And if you’re thinking, “there’s no way I could ever pull off a vintage turban!” you’re most likely correct. Only those who fully appreciate the exalted turban deserve to wear one. So march on, sister. March on.
Vintage 1960s two-tone chartreuse silk turban from pastique on etsy.
A pattern for a vintage 1930s crocheted fishnet turban from eStitches on etsy.
Vintage 1960s dramatic peacock turban from StelmaDesigns on etsy.
Vintage 1960s Christian Dior apple green pleated turban on eBay.
Glamorous vintage pink satin turban by Jeanne Lanvin Paris Castillo on eBay.
The Bacardi. A vintage 1960s sizzling silver turban from Luncheonettevintage on etsy.
Vintage 1960s Christian Dior pastel yarn cloud turban on eBay.
Vintage 1960s black and white pleated turban from AnaChronos on etsy.
Vintage Lily Dache pleated taffeta turban on eBay.
Vintage turban draped with feathers and sequined netting on eBay.
Vintage 1960s bold orange turban from RoadsLessTravelled2 on etsy.
Vintage Adolfo turban with pink polka dots from BoroughVintage on etsy.
Vintage 1950s to 1960s striking eggplant turban from RoadsLessTravelled2 on etsy.
Vintage 1960s mystere noir turban from MonDesirVintage on etsy.
Vintage Halston
“Vintage Halston” may be my most favorite combination of words ever. In fact, if I were into role playing it would probably be my safe word. This week we found this rare 1970s Halston aubergine wool and silk caped gown from the label’s 1976 collection. Offered by jayparkinson on etsy. Click on the image below to see the listing.
Splendor in the Grass
This week we found a vintage 1970s “komodo” jumpsuit from TheyRoaredVintage on etsy for $48. There are so many different ways you could change the look of this outfit. Add a belt or a floppy hat. Maybe tights for the evening. Click on the image below to see the seller’s listing.
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