Legendary eyewear: cult label Cutler and Gross
May 30, 2010 by Lena · 2 Comments
British eyeware label Cutler and Gross has been around for more than 40 years. Favoured by screen icons and rock stars alike, it’s time to look back at some of their most famous frames.
The BIBA phenomenon
May 28, 2010 by Lena · 2 Comments
BIBA designer Barbara Hulanicki recently launched a capsule collection with UK high street brand Topshop. Angel Middleton takes a look at a designer still going strong after over 40 years in the fashion business.
New Romantics: bespoke bridalwear for vintage queens
May 19, 2010 by Lena · 3 Comments
For true vintage queens, no big occasion is complete without a gloriously glamorous vintage or vintage-inspired outfit. When it comes to choosing the dress for wowing everyone at your wedding, how many vintage devotees have been left disillusioned and downhearted when searching for the gown of their dreams in mass-market chain stores?
Although some stores will steer you towards what they term classic or timeless bridal styles, there’s still a disappointingly limited choice and similar, predictable trends seem to re-appear time and time again. For anyone still searching, meet wedding dress designer Kathryn Hanson, who offers bespoke bridal wear for vintage lovers.
Pioneering American fashion design: Bonnie Cashin
May 13, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
Born in Fresno, California and named after a beloved family horse, Bonnie Cashin emerged from modest surroundings to become a pioneer of American style in the mid-20th century and be hailed as the ‘mother’ of designer ready-to-wear. Rosie Cowling reports.
A true vintage king: Matt Deckard of Matt Deckard Apparel
May 2, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
When a vintage queen meets a vintage king – our amazing Vintage Queen no 69, Brooksie, has caught up with Matt Deckard of Matt Deckard Apparel to talk style, vintage and how to look sharp as a modern gentleman.
Hollywood’s wardrobe queen: costume designer Edith Head
April 20, 2010 by Lena · 4 Comments
Nobody has poked, prodded and seen the frilly knickers of more vintage movie stars than Edith Head. Yet despite her glamorous line-up of colleagues, Head was never overshadowed throughout her career as a costume designer to Hollywood’s greatest. Edith Head, the quirky, owlish looking woman, made herself stand out and be honoured. In her own words: ‘modesty is unbecoming’. Abby Clyndes takes a closer look.
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Manchester’s Gallery of Costume reopens
On 17 March, after a £1 million pound renovation, Manchester’s Gallery of Costume was reopened to the public. This vast collection of over 20,000 pieces covering over three centuries is housed in a Grade 2 listed former textile merchant’s home in Platt Field’s Park, Manchester. It is second only in importance to the V&A in London. Liz Kenny takes a closer look.
The Vintage Librarian reviews: Shocking Life – the autobiography of Elsa Schiaparelli
March 15, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
This week Queens editor Lena Weber is reviewing the autobiography of daring, unconventional couturier Elsa Schiaparelli, who transformed the world of fashion with her trompe l’oeil knitwear, shoulder pads, surrealist collaborations and love for bright, shocking pink.
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Vintage must-know: Hollywood’s legendary costumier Adrian
March 4, 2010 by Admin · 3 Comments
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the death of the remarkable Adrian Adolph Greenburg. Who I hear you say? Well think of some of your favourite celluloid moments from the Thirties and Forties and you can bet your Balenciagas that Adrian was the man behind the glamorous costumes. Katerina Vasiliou salutes this icon and his gorgeous gowns, and takes a look at some of his finest cinematic costume moments.
Nouveau vintage: why the Eighties and Nineties are well worth collecting
March 4, 2010 by Lena · 2 Comments
Have you ever wondered what to collect next? What are the gems to look out for now? Those elusive items that in times to come we will wish we had kept. We certainly have, which is why we’ve got an eye on what’s going on on the catwalks, and the better Eighties and Nineties items in charity shops are already attracting attention like never before. Selfridges, barely into the New Year, declared the Nineties were ‘vintage’ (though technically being 20 years old makes them retro).
One lady who is pioneering the future vintage trend has agreed to let us into the secret of ‘nouveau vintage’: Jeanne Suica is quite possible the vintage world’s leading expert on Eighties and Nineties fashion, and has sourced one-off items for clients from Paris to Hollywood. Vintage Secret’s Naomi Thompson met up with Jeanne to find out for QueensOfVinatge.com how she picked up first what we are all missing out on.
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