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Sophie of Saks

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

“A woman and her waistline should never be separated.” – Sophie Gimbel “Sophie of Saks” (Sophie Gimbel) was the head designer for the Salon Moderne for forty years. An incredibly talented designer and astute businesswoman, many thought of her as … Continue reading →

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Just Say No To “Fast Fashion”

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

Elizabeth L. Cline’s book, “Overdressed,” is a fascinating look at the impact that “fast fashion” has on the economy, the environment and on us. The way clothing is manufactured, marketed and disposed of has completely changed in the past 20 … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Boots: A Social Experiment

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

There’s no footwear that epitomizes America like the classic boot originally worn by cattle drivers in the 1860′s in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Influenced by the “vaquero” tradition imported from Spain, boot makers like Justin and Hyer (who still make … Continue reading →

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Vintage Trawlin’ in N’awlins

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Ruby and I visited New Orleans this past weekend to check out Tulane, her first choice school, and of course no visit to any city is complete without scoping out the vintage clothing stores and thrift shops. Here’s my review: … Continue reading →

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“Where Do You Get Your Stuff?”

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

The most common question customers ask me is, “Where do you get your stuff?” The brazen nature of the question (do customers really expect me to give away my sources?) always irritates me, so depending on my state of mind … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Gowns (and Tuxes) at the Oscars

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

The 84th Annual Academy Awards were last night, and I’m surprised to report that Natalie Portman was the only actress who wore vintage: she looked stunning in a 1954 red Dior gown. But even though I was disappointed that there … Continue reading →

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Goodwill Tour of New Jersey with Ruby

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Ruby was off from school this week and was desperate to get out of town, even if just for the day. I agreed that a road trip was in order, and since we love to thrift shop, I thought it … Continue reading →

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Vintage at the Baftas and (not so much) at the Grammys

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

There’s no question that the Brits are way ahead of us when it comes to embracing sustainable clothing. They’re more responsible, less wasteful and more likely to wear vintage, even for important events. Vintage was all over the red carpet … Continue reading →

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Vintage on the Red Carpet at the S.A.G. Awards

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

The S.A.G Awards always seems like the most fun awards ceremony: actors drinking champagne at their cliquey tables, heaping praise on each other in a mutual admiration frenzy. I imagine how difficult it was to continue to pursue their dream … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Dresses at the Golden Globes

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

So it’s the morning after the Golden Globes, and the Best and Worst Dressed Lists are already available on the internet. We all seem to agree that Angelina and Charlize looked gorgeous, and that Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jessica Biel … Continue reading →

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