One of my recent finds of particular interest to vintage enthusiasts and fashion history nerds is this McCall’s Magazine from October 1945. It’s an interesting time capsule of the ideas being promoted to women at the tail end of World … Read More
Whilst I juggle several projects for clients and sadly neglect the made for me items, here are some fun things I’ve picked up recently… The Sawa 2000 De Luxe. There seem to be a lot of these around, and yet little info … Read More
Without realizing it, I made 3 dresses featuring blue roses last summer. The first was another of Gertie’s patterns from her book. The pattern needs a little tweaking to suit my shape but I’m pretty happy with the results. Made … Read More
Another library book I fell in love with and eventually had to get my own copy. Nancy Bradfield’s 1968 book is true to it’s title. Her black and white detailed drawings record construction, fastenings, and textures of actual garments spanning … Read More
I have loved this book ever since I found a copy languishing on a shelf at my university library years ago. I was first intrigued by the lovely red and gold brocade binding. Inside it is full of photographs … Read More
I promise very soon to update with more actual project realted posts, but for now here are some lovely items I picked up at garage sales this weekend. The first real score of the day was this UNOPENED in the … Read More
Sometime last year I found an antique lady’s magazine at a used book store from 100 years ago. Its full of advertisements (just like modern mags!), but since they are from the turn of the last century, they are interesting … Read More
This is a relatively recent addition to my collection of fashion history books. I’ve been aware of Elsa Schiaparelli’s work for some time, but recently started to do more in depth research about her career as a fashion innovator. This … Read More
Part of my online presence here will include documenting/reviewing research materials I have found useful. The first instalment is a slim volume that betrays the useful reference that it is. Costume: 1066 to the Present by John Peacock is mostly … Read More