Fresh Vintage November 17 - 30 2011

This is a two week edition of Fresh Vintage, the weekly VFG forum thread where trade members post their best new listings, gathering highlights from multiple websites for savvy shoppers to enjoy. Let's get this party started!

First up, an amazing Edwardian tea gown from one of VFG's newest members, Noble Savage Vintage

Living Doll Vintage recently listed this pretty Swirl dress.

And look at this fabulous faux leopard 1960s envelope purse, new at Alley Cats

PastPerfect Vintage has this wonderful striped 50s Irene suit newly listed at her website

And a gorgeous 40s snakeskin bag, and it's purple! Fresh at The Spectrum

If you'd like to get a head start on next week's Fresh Vintage blog post, you can check out this week's thread HERE.

Fresh Vintage November 10 - 17, 2011

I'm back with another edition of Fresh Vintage, the place to check out the best new vintage listings from VFG's trade members. We're covering just a weeks worth this time, so you can enjoy the entire thread by clicking on the title of this post to see the fabulous items I didn't have room to feature.

First up, a New Old Stock 1970s Coach handbag, offered by Club Vintage

Next, an amazing 1960s mink jacket in an uncommon champagne hue, up for auction from Amanda in Vermont and ending in less than 2 days.

And a saucy 80s velvet veiled pillbox hat from one of VFG's newest members, Leonarda da Vintage

That's it for the most recent week's Fresh Vintage. If you'd like to get an advance look at the treasures being posted on this week's thread, click HERE to get to the VFG forum thread that started yesterday.

*Fresh Vintage* October 13 - 19

Woohoo! This vintage is really fresh! Each week, VFg's trade members post some of their best new listings to the forum's weekly Fresh Vintage thread. A few highlights of each thread gets posted here in the blog - if you'd like to see all of the goodies posted last week, just click the title of this blog post to be taken to the complete thread.

Vintage Devotion posted these iconically mod 60s pumps by Louis Jordan Paris - they're already sold, but so droolworthy.

This chunky Coro multi-strand necklace in ocean colors is new from Boncly.

And this 60s piece, which was most likely originally part of a cocktail dress ensemble, makes a fabulous carwash-style  crop top, available at Mags Rags

If you'd like to get a headstart on next week's Fresh blog post, head on over to the current VFG forum thread now.

Fresh Vintage, The Catch Up Edition: Sept 15 - Oct 12 2011

That's catch up, not ketchup! Most of the delay was yours truly getting a bit under water. No excuses, just a fabulosity filled look at the last three week's worth of Fresh Vintage.

It's cashmere sweater weather, and this Dalton is a sweet one, offered by Bijou Vintage

Joules recently listed this cherry red 60s veleveteen coat by Marguerite Rubel.

This 50s cocktail dress is plus sized - check it out at Vintage Visage

Linn has some beautiful vintage jewelry listings newly posted at Linnscollection.com, including these emerald and peridot rhinestone eaarings by Juliana

The Merchants of Vintage recently listed several vintage designer goodies, including this 80s Kenzo skirt.

Another Time Antiques added this 50s suede narrow brimmed fedora to her shop, complete with its original box.

This spectacular Pucci evening dress is among the newest offerings at Viva Vintage.

A fabulous example of 1950s designer couture, this Pierre Balmain undergarment (can we say underwear as outerware?) can be found at Poppys Vintage

And The Spectrum recently added this adorable 1940s full skirt to her available wares.

That's it for now. To see all the new listings shown previewed over these past three weeks, head over to the Vintage Fashion Guild forums and go to the Sneal Previews section. Happy shopping!

Designer du Jour: Malcolm Starr

Malcolm Starr (1924 - 2008) was a popular American dress manufacturer and head of the ready to wear company  that bore his name at 530 Seventh Avenue. From a March 21, 2008 article in  Women’s Wear Daily: 

    “The dress company he operated, Malcolm Starr, was started in the Forties by his father, Frank, a well-known figure in the textile industry. During that period, the family was one of the first to lease factories in India and China for manufacturing, and also operated boutiques in Hong Kong and Japan. ‘Even members of the royal family in Japan wore his fashions,'' said Starr's sister, Gloria Starr Kins. "They were the number-one country club set dresses. You would always see at least 30 percent of the women in any elite country club wearing a Malcolm Starr.’"

    
    This label, although best known for beading and glitz, also produced a charming series of felt applique skirts with circus and carousel themes including clowns, tigers, and elephants. Elinor Rizkallah Simmons received label credit for the firm as did Youssef Rizkallah. Additional designers were Bill Tice, Jay Arthur Kobrin, ,and Carol Horn.

    The embroideries and beading used on their line ... for more click here

 1960s Cream Lace Malcolm Starr Dress now available at Past Perfect Vintage

*Fresh Vintage* August 4 - 10

We're back with a look at some of the highlights of last week's Fresh Vintage, the weekly VFG Forum thread where you can get an early look at the latest listings from VFG's trade members.

I'll start you off with some fierce vintage, the famous Scandal Swimsuit from Cole California, designed by Margit Fellegi in 1964. This is newly available at Glamoursurf

You can find these vibrant and playful embellished pumps at Miss Martys

And The Spectrum has listed several fabulous full circle embellished Mexican skirts, including this black velvet one.

For more of last week's Fresh Vintage, click the title of this blog post. If you'd like to see what's Fresh this week, beofre it gets to the blog, head over to the Current Fresh Thread. There's mid-century eyeglass frames, Italian leather boots, feathered hats and much more!

Fresh Vintage July 21 to August 3

This is a two week edition of **Fresh Vintage**, the weekly VFG forum "Sneak Preview" thread where vintage fashion lovers gather to enjoy a look at the latest offerings from a variety of VFG's trade members.

Let's start with a fabulous 40s Lilly Dache assymetrical fedora, offered by Alley Cats

Vintage Baubles recently listed this cute 60s mod dress by Toni Todd

If you're after a 40s pinup look, you'll want to check out this red hot 1940s swimsuit, available from Miss Proper

Boncly listed this fabulous pin and earrings set by Matisse less than two weeks ago and a savvy buyer has already snapped them up - it clearly pays to drop by the Fresh thread as it's ongoing every week! Ah well, we cam still admire them here.

When brides start their search for a vintage wedding gown, a dress like this is often their Holy Grail: 1950s, strapless, petal bust, dramatic ballgown skirt.  It exists and it was recently listed at Mags Rags

And I'm going to close this post with another amazing 40s fedora, this one by Borsalino and listed at Rue de la Paix

That's all for today, here on the blog at least. If you'd like to get a head start on next week's post, come on over the the VFG forum to check out all the new goodies in this week's thread.

Fresh Vintage Mega Mid Summer Edition June 30 - July 20

Sorry, VFG blog followers - I have been remiss with getting the Freshest vintage to you, with three weeks since my last post. I'll be covering highlights of three of the weekly Fresh threads, so enjoy!!

First up, an amazing find from Viva Vintage, a Helena Bond Caruthers cashmere cardigan with Asian inspired embroidery.

Continuing on the Asian theme, Miss Proper recently listed this 50s novelty print skirt

For the polkadot lovers, Some Like It Vintage is offering this cute 60s mod dress

Color and prints are all over the current runways - a vintage fashionista will be completely but uniquely on trend in this Paganne Aztec inspired print maxidress, new at Poppy's Vintage

Joules Vintage recently listed these elegant 70s alligator monkstrap shoes by Florsheim - they'll fit a small man's or a large woman's foot.

At Past Perfect, you'll find this lovely circa 1900 celluloid Edwardian sidecomb.

Vivian Belle recently acquired several New Old Stock 1950s strapless rockabilly tops, including this sweet plaid top from Koret of California

Another Time Vintage has these 70s platform sandals newly listed at Bette's Bargains

And, finally, a 1930s tilt hat with ostrich plume, at The Vintage Merchant

I'll be back next week with a smaller one week edition of Fresh Vintage. Til then....

Fresh Vintage May 26 - June 1 2011

It was another excellent week for Fresh Vintage, the weekly VFG forum thread where trade members show off their newest listings.

Miss Proper added this adorable floral print summer dress to the 60s category of her online shop.

This gorgeous New Old Stock strapless white tulle dress was auctioned on eBay by GailDavid. Perfect for a wedding or prom!

And DeniseBrain recently listed this sweet 1930s day dress.

There are always fun things to look at and discuss on the VFG forums, including the current week's Fresh thread. Come check it out!

Fresh Vintage May 19 - 25, 2011

Last week, we did a double deluxe edition of Fresh Vintage. Hope you're ready for some more Fresh eye candy from VFG's trade members.

Bijou Vintage recently listed this pretty 1940s Trifari rhinestone butterfly hair clip

This op art 60s halter top maxidress is new at Big Yellow Taxi aka TheMerchantsofVintage

And check out this fab 80s skirt suit by Thierry Mugler, a new addition at Catseye Vintage

There's more Fresh Vintage where this came from, just click the title of this post to go into the thread. Or visit the VFG forums any day of the week - there's always something amazing to look at. See you next week!

*Fresh Vintage* May 5 - 18 2011

Time slipped away from this blogger, and we're covering two weeks worth of Fresh Vintage in today's post. Let's get started!

First up, check out this cute plaid wool jacket, new at TheMerchantsofVintage. It's very reminiscent of the famous Pendleton 49er jacket, but is by Bobbie Brooks

PastPerfect has recently listed an incredible array of garments from the 18th century, including this gorgeous embroidered men's waistcoat circa 1780s.

This sweet 60s minidress with lace edged dogear collar is available from GailDavid

Perfect for Spring, this floral print Kelly-style bag is new at Club Vintage

This fabulous late 1940s hat is one of a group of new hat listings at Poppy's Vintage

And what a wonderful pop of color these 1940s rayon gloves make! They were recently listed by Another Time Vintage Apparel