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Be careful when buying vintage fashion
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In May Leslie Hindman Auctioneers of Chicago will be offering an estimated 250 lots of clothing and accessories from the estate of Leona Helmsley. In the upcoming sale are gowns “by Julia,” the personal, full-time seamstress of the late Helmsley. Other auction lots will include designs by Bill Blass, Christian Dior, Bob Mackey,...
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English designer Ossie Clark died bankrupt in 1996.  However, with an infusion of new money Clark’s label will be revived with a fashion show in London on February 11th. Ossie was a major player in the 1960’s, designing stage costumes for Twiggy,Liza Minnelli,  the Beatles, Mick Jagger, and Marianne Faithfull. British designer Avsh Alom Gur whose resume includes...
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The 2008 Winter/Spring Prom edition of Seventeen Magazine features Vintage Fashion for those wanabee prom queens. From accessories to dresses Seventeen’s photo layout features the vintage style. Decades that are in demand are the 1950’s and 1980’s.  Today’s teen spends an average of $500 for a new prom dress. For under $125  how about a vintage 80’s Christian Dior dress? ...
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