Antique and Vintage Gym Suits at Noble Savage Vintage

I seem to have accumulated a nice little collection of Vintage and antique Gym Suits and have recently added them to my shops, Noble Savage Vintage on Ruby Lane and Etsy.   

 This Turn of the Century Edwardian gym suit, made by the Columbia Gymnasium and Bathing Suit Company, will make a fine addition to your antique sportswear collection. More for a collector, but certainly wearable.  26" waist.

Edwardian Columbia Gymnasium and Bathing Suit Co. Gym Suit

These fabulous 1920's gym bloomers in black wool serge are just about mint and have a label with the owners name, Lorraine Eddy. 27" Waist.

1920s Wool Gym Bloomers

This  is a seriously cool Moore romper styled gym suit red fabricated in Sanforized Plus 100% cotton. Gym class might be more fun if schools brought back these cutie pie play suits. XS

Vintage 1960s Gymsuit Romper by Moore Sanforized Plus XS

Another Moore gym suit, this one from the 1950s.  Also and XS.

Vintage 1950s Gym Suit Romper by Moore Sanforized XS

 Last but hardly least, another Moore gym suit from the 1950's, this one with a 31" waist, so about a size Large.

Vintage 1950s Gym Suit Romper by Moore Sanforized L

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New Vintage Dresses from Maejean Vintage

We have been busy listing more vintage dresses in Maejean Vintage! I don't know what exactly it is about vintage dresses, but they definitely have a strong hold on us! The following dresses date from the 1950s - 1970s & really pull on our heartstrings! All are currently listed in www.maejeanvintage.com - Which is your personal favorite? I think mine has to go to the 1950s cherry red...

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/120095948/vintage-1950s-party-dress-sz-xs-small

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/115022544/vintage-1950s-party-dress-pastel-purple

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/119323111/vintage-1950s-strapless-party-dress

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/102681514/sale-vintage-retro-flower-dress-1960s

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/119497624/vintage-flower-dress-size-medium-1960s

https://www.etsy.com/listing/91917962/vintage-salmon-pink-maxi-dress-sz-xs-xl

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Interview with Kasia Charko of Biba

In the early 1972, young illustrator Kasia Charko was hired to work at Biba, developing designs and logoed items for the new Big Biba store.  Read about her experiences in an interview at The Vintage Traveler.

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New Vintage Fashion Listings from Maejean Vintage!

Here's a handful our our newest vintage fashion listings.

Vintage 1960s Red Wool Blend Poncho / Bright Red Cape - $25

 

 

Vintage 1950s Seersucker Dress Set With Jacket / Size 2 / Betty Barclay

 

 

Vintage Tapestry Purse - Gold Tone Needle Point Austrian Fashion Bag / 1930s 1940s

 

 

Vintage Long Sleeved Striped Dress / Watermelon Blues / Large - $20

 

Also, in the next few days we are doing a FREE giveaway of an instant vintage costume jewelry collection! Details will be posted on our Facebook Page, so make sure to "like us" so you don't miss out! :-) 

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1950s and 60s Swim Caps

After finding a super swim cap while on a trip, I've become obsessed with them.  Well, maybe obsessed is a bit strong, but I'm enjoying finding out more and looking at some ads from the 1950s.

I'm also enjoying reading the comments people are leaving about their own swim cap memories, and I'd love to hear about yours!

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Pretty In Pastels

As a child I was a bit of a Tom Boy, or Tom Ghoul (as I would say before learning to properly pronounce my R's).  I have to admit that it took me a rather long time to really develop a taste for these soft colors, but develop a taste I did!  I do love my pastels;  particularly when paired with nudes, metallic golds and silvers, and especially with bright accents of shocking pink.

 Pastels are the talk of the town this Spring thanks in part to films such as The Artist and the upcoming Gatsby movie as well as Boardwalk Empire and of course Mad Men.  How could designers not be inspired or at least influenced by the lovely palletes and silhouettes of the 1920's -30's as well as the early 1960's.

Here are a few of my favorite pastel pieces currently available at the Noble Savage Vintage shop on Ruby Lane.

ca. 1920's Cotton Voile Embroidered Smocked Dress in Peach

A fabulous frock from the earlier end of the Twenties cut in a peachy keen cotton voile with orange and white embroidered accents.  

ca. Late 1920's Fabulous Floral Caped Day Dress

Tip toe, through the tulips in this later 1920's day dress with brighter citrus shades printed over the buttercup yellow and pale blue roses

ca. 1930's Green Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress

A bias cut chiffon confection with a fabulous ruffled collar and gathered sleeves in a soft, yet minty sorbet green.  Hungry yet?

ca. 1960's Silk Brocade Shift Dress

The pastel blue base on this silk brocade bombshell dress, really gives it a sophisticated edge.

and for the boudoir...

ca. 1930's Bonwit Teller Velvet and Marabou Dress Gown

what could be more glamourous than a 1930s dressing gown of marabou and velvet

ca. 1930's Pink Schiffli Embroidery Envelope Chemise Teddy

or a peachy pink teddy with a sweet cutwork/ schiffli embroidery

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What will $10 plus shipping get you?

Vintage 1980s Couture Purple Alligator Shoes Sz 8.5 by Helene Arpels




Vintage 1960s Bateau Modest Green Brocade Dress Gown B34 W29 H38




Vintage 1980s Savile Row Mens Leather Biker Jacket C48 W48 H48 SzXL SOLD!




Vintage 1980s Gold Glimmer Top & Skirt XL B42 W 42 H 56



So make sure to shop early and often at Born Too Late Vintage!

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Lucitebox.com Sale in Progress

We're having a sale at Lucitebox. Take 30% off your entire purchase! No items are excluded--everything is on sale.

Use the coupon code TGIVING at checkout. 

International buyers: the discount will appear on your invoice. Once you've reserved items for purchase, we'll deduct 30% off your order and send you an invoice with the shipping charges.

Happy Shopping!

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New ABC series 'Pan Am' will have some vintage clothing and accessories from Dandelion Vintage!

'Pan Am' is a new series, set in 1963 and it will start airing on ABC Sunday September 25th -

The costumers for the show recently bought some vintage dresses, coats, lingerie and jewelry from my website Dandelion Vintage -  http://www.dandelionvintage.com/  -  hopefully we'll be able to spot some of the items that they bought below on the show later in the season!

From the official website for the show -
http://abc.go.com/shows/pan-am

about Pan Am

Passion, adventure and espionage... They do it all—and they do it at 30,000 feet. The style of the 1960s, the energy and excitement of the Jet Age and a drama full of sexy entanglements deliciously mesh in a thrilling and highly original new series, Pan Am, premiering SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, on the ABC Television Network.
Welcome to the Jet Age. It's 1963. WWII and Korea are history. A new kind of war, a Cold War, is underway. The world is poised on the brink of a cultural revolution, and everywhere change is in the air.
In this modern world, air travel represents the height of luxury, and Pan Am is the biggest name in the business. The planes are sleek and glamorous, the pilots are rock stars, and the stewardesses are the most desirable women in the world. Not only are these flyboys and girls young and good looking, but to represent Pan Am they also have to be educated, cultured and refined. They're trained to handle everything from in-air emergencies to unwanted advances—all without rumpling their pristine uniforms or mussing their hair. These pre-feminist women form a powerful sisterhood, as they enjoy the rare opportunity to travel outside the country—something most women in this age can only aspire to—and one of the few career options that offers them empowerment and respect  . . .


I can't wait to see it!





Bye for now, Carol
http://www.dandelionvintage.com/

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Rare Vintage Clothing Once Owned By Wallis Simpson

One of the reasons collecting vintage clothing is so fascinating is that each piece comes with its own unique story. The provenance of a garment is not always known, however (imagined or other wise) the romantic notion of its previous life adds to the allure.

It is extremely rare to find a vintage piece that has not only a truly historical story, but also a royal connection. Vintage Seekers currently listed on the site two items that were tailor-made in the 1960s, for Wallis Simpson, The Duchess of Windsor.

Wallis Simpson's Dior Couture Bolero

The first is a show stopping, unique ice blue Christian Dior Couture beaded bolero. It was hand-made and finished and is exquisitely detailed with sequins, crystals and hand-cut crystal droplets that is set upon silk chiffon. Actress Gillian Anderson, who played Wallis Simpson in the BBC adaptation of William Boyd’s Any Human Heart, recently wore the bolero to the 2011 BAFTA ceremony.

Wallis Simpson's Cashmere and Ocelot Sweater

There is also a beautiful Maximillian cashmere and ocelot sweater. It is fitted with short-sleeves, a real ocelot fur panel down the front and a satin lining. Again, this piece was made especially for the Duchess.

Wallis Simpson was an American socialite who became notorious as the cause of Edward VIII’s abdication in 1936. Famed for her impeccable style and sophistication, Wallis Simpson was thought of as a fashion icon throughout her life.

These two items, from Vintage Seekers, represent a rare piece of fashion history.
Currently available on www.vintageseekers.com

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Your prom dress does not have to be a one time wear!

Back in time around 1958 people were a bit more frugal than they are now. They re-used clothing that had been purchased for special occasions. One such time I know of personally is my Mom and Dad's wedding. My Dad's sister, Louise, used her prom dress as her maid of honor's dress for my parent's wedding. Just by adding a lovely headpiece and a new pair of shoes, this prom dress became a maid of honor dress.


Aunt Louise in her prom/maid of honor dress in 1958



There's no reason in these tough financial times why you can't learn a lesson from the past and do the same. So why not look around to see what pieces can be used more than once? We invite you to do so at Born Too Late Vintage.




Vintage 1950s Cocktail Clip Hat in Pink Satin w
Smoky Bead Sparkles





Vintage 1960s Silver and Pink Brocade Fitted
Column Gown B30 W26 H32




Vintage 1950s Silver Stilettos from Nanette Originals
size 7AAAA

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