Category Archives: “vintage is green”

Vintage at the SAG Awards

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Elisa Casas

Most of the ladies played it safe at the 2016 SAG Awards in Los Angeles last night, but one stood out for her unusual choice: Demi Moore looked stunning in a 2003 Zac Posen gown. Although 2003 is not technically … Continue reading →

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Doing Vintage Right at the SAG Awards

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Elisa Casas

Vintage glamor returned to Hollywood at the 2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Jennifer Aniston made it look effortless in a vintage Galliano gown that plunged and stunned. Kelly MacDonald chose vintage Moschino: a short black satin dress with a flirty … Continue reading →

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Vintage at the Met Gala

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Elisa Casas

The highly anticipated “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” opens at the Met on Thursday, but last night at the Met Gala, no one paid homage to the master of couture by wearing one of his dresses…as a matter of fact, there … Continue reading →

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Vintage at the Golden Globes – Go Brits!

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Elisa Casas

Fans of vintage know that across the pond, vintage is hotter than ever, on trend for both its green attributes (Europe is far more concerned about our environment than the US is) as much as for its timeless style. So … Continue reading →

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Back To School

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Elisa Casas

My favorite time of year has always been Fall: the crisp, dry air, the bittersweet goodbye to summer, and the promise of wooly knits, leather boots, cashmere and my favorite Fall accessory, big chunky scarves. And yes, the leaves are … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Elisa Casas

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 Elisa Casas

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 Elisa Casas

“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 Elisa Casas

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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Cowboy Boots: A Social Experiment

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Elisa Casas

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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