December 22***VFG Fashion Parade***My Favorite Things

Let's enjoy some fabulous vintage! A showcase of VFG member's favorite things from their collections.

A beautiful vintage fur coat from the collection of LIVING DOLL VINTAGE



Fabulous snake skin boots from the collection of THE SPECTRUM



A very early Ossie Clark, unlabeled but with documentation! Owned by Liz of VINTAGE-A-PEEL.UK

More last minute vintage holiday gifts at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FASHION PARADE!

December 15***VFG Fashion Parade***All I Want For Christmas

Great ideas for last minute vintage holiday gifts!

Vintage gold mesh bag, perfect for New Years Parties from FREUDIAN SLIPS VINTAGE



Luxe 50s Oomphies black velvet slippers with gold flowers, size 5
from THE SPECTRUM



50s pure white genuine mink shoulder wrap, perfect over evening gowns and cocktail dresses....from DOROTHEA'S CLOSET VINTAGE

More last minute vintage holiday gifts at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FASHION PARADE!

December 8***VFG Fashion Parade***Vintage Jewelry

The perfect gift for your vintage fashionista - vintage jewelry!

Robert set of fun 1940's swing Bongo Drums from DAMNGOODVINTAGE.COM



Rare SCAASI brooch
from AVAMAC410 on eBay



D & E/Juliana jet & topaz rhinetone demi from GLAD RAGS & CURIOS on Rubylane

More vintage sparklies at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FASHION PARADE!

December 1***VFG Fashion Parade***All That Glitters

Tis the season to sparkle and shine with beads, sequins, silver, and gold.

Vintage Albert Nipon by Night grecian goddess gown from GLAMOURSAVVY.COM



Gold brocade 1960's dress
from PROPER VINTAGE CLOTHING.COM



Elegant 30s bias cut black velvet & sequins dress from CORSETSANDCRINOLINES.COM

More vintage bling at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FASHION PARADE!

November 24***VFG Fashion Parade***Rose Red

Anything and everything - as long as it's red!!



From PINKY-A-GO-GO, stunning liquid silk velvet red 30s gown....




Red 70s raincoat with big wooded buckle from DENISEBRAIN.....



Red silk bedazzled 60s wiggle dress from >THE VINTAGE PEDDLER....

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See more revishing reds with vintage appeal at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD!

November 17***Fashion Parade***Snow White

Anything and everything - as long as it's white!



From COUTURE ALLURE, 1960's white beaded fringe evening gown....


John Charles 1970s gown from DAISYFAIRBANKS....

Rhinestone studded silk satin 60s 2 piece cocktail dress from APRIZEEVERYTIME....

See more sparkling, winter whites with vintage appeal at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD!

November 10***Fashion Parade***Sleeping Beauty

After all, doesn't every gal want to look beautiful when she sleeps? This week we're featuring vintage lingerie. Definitely not for napping!


Ice blue c.50's Saks lace trim nightgown from

VIVA VINTAGE CLOTHING
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Vintage Rosa Puleo-Szule black sheer peignoir by Annique sz M from ALLEY CAT'S VINTAGE on Mainstreet, ....





1940's rayon satin wide leg lounging pajama's from LISTITCAFE....



Find more sleepytime vintage wear at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

November 3***Fashion Parade***Cinderella Story

We all need a Cinderella moment from time to time. This week we're featuring full length evening and ball gowns.



Early NOS 80's prom dress from

DAMN GOOD VINTAGE
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Tulle and glitter fairytale ballgown by Murray Arbeid from VINTAGE-A-PEEL.UK, ....





1950s pink organza party dress from MEMPHIS VINTAGE....



Find more dreamy Cinderella inspired vintage wear at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

October 20***VFG Fashion Parade***Denim

Denim - The fabric that rules casual style.


70's tri-color dip-dyed denim ladies' pantsuit from

VIVA VINTAGE CLOTHING
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80s Gitano pastel pinstripe denim skirt on Etsy from IKONIC VINTAGE, ....





Cute 70s Mini Jumper Dress on Etsy from VINTAGE BUNGALOW....



Find more vintage denim at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

VFG Members In The News!

Congrats to 2 of our esteemed Vintage Fashion Guild members for recent mentions in the news!

Kristine Houston at Elsewhere Vintage has a write up on the site TODAY'S VINTAGE about her new shop in Orange, California.

THE COMMERCIAL DISPATCH mentions VFG member K.K. Norris will be one of four presenters at the "The 2008 Decorative Arts and Preservation Forum and Antiques Show and Sale", Nov. 6-9 in Columbus, Mississippi where K.K. owns a shop called "The Attic".

October 20***VFG Fashion Parade***Film Noir

Film Noir - Barbara Stanwyck, Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner. They all played femme fatales in stylish Hollywood crime dramas in the 1940's and 50's. Let's see some film noir styles!



Vintage Frank Starr crepe goddess gown with incredible draping from

FREUDIAN SLIPS VINTAGE
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50s bias-cut sheath by Carlye from DENISEBRAIN on eBay, ....





40s dress from IKONIC VINTAGE on Etsy....



Find more noir styles at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

A Suitcase Full of Clothing...A Titanic Story

The last survivor of the Titanic is selling some of her memorabilia to help pay for nursing care, including a small wicker suitcase full of clothing.

CNN reports...

"Millvina Dean, the last living survivor of the disaster, is selling some of her mementos to help pay her nursing home fees.



Dean's artifacts, including a suitcase given to her family by the people of New York after their rescue, are expected to sell for about £3,000 ($5,200) at Saturday's auction in Devizes, western England.



Dean, 96, has lived in a nursing home in the southern English city of Southampton -- Titanic's home port -- since she broke her hip two years ago.



"I am not able to live in my home anymore," Dean was quoted as telling the Southern Daily Echo newspaper. "I am selling it all now because I have to pay these nursing home fees and am selling anything that I think might fetch some money."



Dean's items form part of a sale by Henry Aldridge and Son, an auction house that specializes in Titanic memorabilia."

Lets hope Millvina gets more than she's counting on.

October 13***VFG Fashion Parade***Animal Prints

Leapin' Leopards! Animal prints are a perennial favorite.

70s jaguar print blouse and hat from

VIVA VINTAGE CLOTHING
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60's animal print pettipants from AARALYN'S VELVET DRAGONFLY, ....





Zebra print silk 80s blouse from BIGYELLOWTAXI on Etsy....



Find more vintage animal prints at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

October 6***VFG Fashion Parade***Winter Coats

Winter winds are just around the corner. Time to think about braving the elements in style!

Edwardian fur capelet with bakelite clasp from

GLAMOURSAVVY.COM
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1960's zebra pattern mink trench coat from LISTITCAFE.COM, ....





Supple suede and faux fur accents from LIVING DOLL VINTAGE on Etsy....

Find more vintage coats for cool weather at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

September 29***VFG Fashion Parade***For the Guys

It's a fifth Monday, and time to feature vintage fashion for men!


A killer 30s overcoat - tiny houndstooth check, fab oversized lapels from

MAG'S RAGS
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1940s paisley pattern smoking jacket from POPPY'S VINTAGE CLOTHING on eBay, ....




Beau Brummell Wool Western Tie
from GLAD RAGS & CURIOS on Ruby Lane....

Find more manly vintage at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

September 22***VFG Fashion Parade***Fall Florals

Florals are still a big fashion hit, but now its darker tones for Fall.

Vintage 1950's 'Continentals' glazed cotton floral dress from

FREUDIAN SLIPS VINTAGE
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Fun 60s carpet bag with big ring shaped handle from GLAD RAGS & CURIOS on Ruby Lane, ....



Vintage 80s Kenzo Wrap Dress Bold Floral (Ikat like) Small Leg-o-mutton Sleeves from BIG YELLOW TAXI on etsy....

Fall for more vintage floral prints at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

A VFG*** Must See*** Exhibit Paris

If you're lucky enough to be in Paris this week, Sotheby's Galerie Charpentier is presenting "Dancing Into Glory", an exhibit of the history of the Ballet Russes September 17 - 23. On display will be costumes designed by Andre Derain, Henri Matisse, and Leon Bakst.

Shown above is a silk costume for a woman of the court in the ballet Le Rossignol, made from a drawing by Henri Mattisse, 1920.

A VFG***Recommended***Auction, New York



Doyle, New York will offer an outstanding collection of estate and antique jewelry at auction on Wednesday, September 24. Included will be approximately 80 lots comprising the Kelekian family collection of museum quality antique pieces collected over four generations. See the complete auction catalog at www.DoyleNewYork.com.


September 15***VFG Fashion Parade***Vintage Suits

It's time to add to your fall wardrobe. Everyone needs a classic suit!

Burnt Orange 60's Jackie style 3 piece suit - wool blend from

TERESAS TREASURES on eBay
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50's Pendleton 49er and Wrap Skirt at auction on eBay from BIJOU VINTAGE DREAM, ....



MORNING GLORIOUS on eBay....

Check out more vintage suits on the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade! And don't forget, a suit is just as fab worn as separates as it is together!