Category Archives: vintage clothing

Who Wore Vintage to the Met’s “Punk: Chaos to Couture” Opening Gala?

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

I look forward to seeing the Met’s “Punk” exhibit, but the excess at the gala seemed positively distasteful. It didn’t help that Beyoncé was the chair of the event. I don’t know what was worse…the celebs that were completely oblivious … Continue reading →

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Best and Worst Dressed at the Oscars

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Disappointingly, no major celebrities wore vintage at the Oscars Sunday night; it must be too seductive having designers like Valentino and Oscar de la Renta offering you free couture gowns. In lieu of my annual “Vintage at the Oscars” post, … Continue reading →

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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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Vintage at the SAG Awards

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

After two slip-ups (at the Emmys, in poorly-fitting Louis Vuitton, and at the Golden Globes, in gold Alexander Vauthier) Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”) finally got it right in her sleek “vintage” Chado Ralph Rucci gown. The press went crazy over … 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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Shame on Ralph Lauren, the US Congress and Us, Too

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Ralph Lauren, who was awarded the contract to design and manufacture the opening ceremony uniforms for the US Olympic team, admitted last week that the uniforms were made entirely in China. The announcement was a surprise to oblivious, seemingly naive … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Earth Day, 12 Easy Tips to Help the Environment

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Today, Earth Day, is a great day to make a commitment to do as many things as you can to help our environment! And nearly all of these suggestions will save you money as well. Start by doing one or … 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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