Category: Accessories
A history of style: the feather
Prada, Fendi and Burberry have all included it in their collections, it used to be strictly reserved for those of social standing, and cabaret dancers made it seductive. We are talking about the humble feather. Maria Kaski takes us on a fashionable journey through the history of a truly glamorous accessory. Brace yourselves for the feathers revival. Although [...]
How to wash gloves
While looking through her Thirties pattern magazines, Jennifer Knox came across an article on glove care she just had to share. Here is some great, orginal Thirties advice on how to wash your gloves. I love white gloves but am always worried about ruining them when I clean them. I have a bunch of white leather gloves that were [...]
Vintage comeback: the rain bonnet
Just why did the rain bonnet ever go out of fashion? Much more practical than an umbrella, especially when you’re stuck in a gale-force downpour, the former handbag staple has in recent years been relegated to old lady territory. Once hairstyles requiring setting or an elaborate updo fell out of fashion, so – sadly – [...]
King of vintage bling: Kenneth Jay Lane
”Elegance, good taste and luxury never go out of style,” says Kenneth Jay Lane, the man who single-handedly made costume jewelry cool. Sara de Velasco reports on the king of vintage bling. At a recent wedding party a couple of friends commented on my Kenneth Jay Lane elephant bracelet. The girls in question are super [...]
The corset: a timeless piece of fashion?
Since the 16th century the ideal female form has been a curvacious one. Tiny waists and ample busts have been shaped and formed through all types of shapewear, most famously the corset. Lauren Candon takes a look at a controversial fashion item. As Sophie Loren said, “Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti” yet she still looked so [...]
Toni Frissell: Swimwear en Vogue
One of Vogue’s first female photographers, Toni Frissell (1907-1988) is considered among the most pioneering photographic artists. Our vintage swimwear expert Pam from Glamoursurf looks back at some of the stunning swimwear photography of this phenomenal photographer.
