August 25***VFG Fashion Parade***Back to Black

After several seasons where this popular color took a back seat, designers have gone Back to Black for fall and winter. We love black - vintage black, that is.



Fred Perlberg with velvet roses from
CONTENTMENT FARM
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NOS Late 60s Victor Costa Romantica Black Velvet Gown w/Dyed Opossum Collar
from GLADRAGS and CURIOS on RUBYLANE, ....



And from GLAMOURSURF, a pin up perfect black lace 50s swimsuit by Alix of Miami....

Check out more vintage separates on the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

A VFG*** Must See*** Exhibit Valentino: New York & London

Samsung invites you to experience the imagination, passion, and inspiration of Valentino Garavani's legacy and celebrate the release of the upcoming film, "Valentino: The Last Emperor:. Rare sketches, original couture dresses, and interactive video will immerse you in the designer's world using Samsung's state-of-the art FPTV and HD camera technology.

See the exhibit during Fashion Week in New York September 4 - 10, and in London September 14 - 19. Details at The Red Thread website.

A VFG*** Must See*** Exhibit Los Angeles & Canberra

"Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008" opens at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on October 26, 2008 and runs through March 1, 2oo9. Featured will be 150 of the magazine's iconic portraits from the past century. Included will be several photographs by Edward Steichen, who was Vanity Fair's chief photographer for 13 years. Don't miss your chance to see this original portrait of Gloria Swanson, photographed by Steichen in 1924 and published in VF in February 1928.

The exhibit will travel to the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, Autralia, June 12 - August 30, 2009.

August 18***VFG Fashion Parade***Vintage Separates

Let's mix and match some separates! Blouses, tops, skirts, pants, jackets, and vests. Any era, as long as they're vintage!

From DAMN GOOD VINTAGE, a gorgeous and dramatic beaded sweater....



Awesome embroidered 70s bell bottoms from YOSEMITE VINTAGE on ETSY, ....



From BONTON VINTAGE, Jantzen size 36 Mens NWOT Shorts....

Check out more vintage separates on the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

August 11***VFG Fashion Parade***Flappers

Authentic 20's or 20's inspired, flapper styles are hot for fall! Beads and fringe - bring 'em on!

From DAMN GOOD VINTAGE, 1920's Silk Velvet dress in great fall colors. ....



Elegant Asian inspired silk dress from PAST PERFECT VINTAGE, ....



From ATTICVILLE, a 1920's Beaded Silk Chiffon made in France with original belt and fan. Worn to the Historical Waverly Mansion in Mississippi around 1926....

Check out more flapper finery on the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

VFG Members in the News **FREUDIAN SLIPS VINTAGE in MARIE CLAIRE UK!**

Holly at FREUDIAN SLIPS VINTAGE is the proud new owner of stacks of magazines featuring vintage clothing from her inventory! Not just any magazine, either....MARIE CLAIRE UK! Marie Claire used 2 dresses and a sequined jacket for their 20th birthday party issue, shown below. Congrats Holly!

The King Breaks Another Record

A white suit adorned with peacocks owned by the late, great ELVIS PRESLEY has sold at auction for $300,000. The price tops the highest price paid to date for anything owned by Elvis, the highest prior to this was $295,000 for his 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II. The auction took place on the website GOTTAHAVEIT.COM

Elvis first wore the costume at the Forum in Los Angeles on May 11, 1974, and later for the cover of his album Promised Land. It was designed by Bill Belew and was said to be one of Elvis' favorites and that he considered peacocks to be good luck. Read more about the story by clicking the pics below....

Lucky birds indeed!

August 4***VFG Fashion Parade***Novelty Prints

Our Novelty Prints parades have been so popular, we're going to do them twice a year. I can't wait to see what shows up this time!



From SHYGARDEN on eBay, adorable high waist 60s shorts with 20s beach scene print ....



Make your own novelty print wearable of vintage fabric from FUZZYLIZZIE, ....



From BONTON on eBay, a fabulous Mucha inspired Art Nouveau print 70s blouse....

Check out more novelty prints on the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD weekly Fashion Parade!

Coco Chanel Bio on Lifetime....

Coco Chanel will be the subject of a 3 part mini series to air on the Lifetime channel in Fall of 2008. Set to play the young Coco is actress BARABARA BULOVA ("In Love and War") and Coco in later years will be played by SHIRLEY MACLAINE, seen here...

Coco in the "flesh"....

More images HERE. Check the LIFETIME CHANNEL for updates on scheduling and DON'T miss this!!!

July 28***VFG Fashion Parade***Purple

Purple is THE hot color for fall, and its not too early to start thinking about updating your wardrobe!

Gorgeous Marguerite Rubel purple velvet coat from VFG member Mags Rags.



Purple wool knit Miss Dior dress from VFG member Daisy Fairbanks.



And to top it all off, a cute purple wool felt hat from VFG member Big Yellow Taxi Vintage.



Click on over to the VFG Public Forums to see lots more vintage purple goodies!