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As Waistlines Grow Today’s Sizes Shrink To Vintage

Staff — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:25:47 +0000

If Marilyn Monroe was living in today’s fashion world she would be pleased that she would fit into a size 6/8. Since size standards have changed since her day (she would have worn a size 16 in the 1950′s) clothing sized in the 1950s can be cut in half for an idea of today’s mainstream sizing. Be careful when buying vintage fashion to be worn because since the 1960′s sizing standards have gone out the window. In fact many designers today are intentionally lowering the size to make the consumer pleased that they are able to fit into a smaller size.

AT AUCTION-THE VINTAGE FASHION OF LEONA HELMSLEY

Staff — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:05:26 +0000

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, and Yves Saint Laurent.

Leona Helmsley had more than 200 pairs of Ferragamo shoes, and varying shades of multiple Hermes bags.

Included at the auction in May will be the Chanel skirt suit Helmsley wore in 1992 to start her federal prison sentence.

Hindman estimates that the 250 Helmsley lots could sell for a total of $80,000 or more

On the Heels of Halston-Another 1960′s Fashion Label Revival

Staff — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:08:36 +0000

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 working at Donna Karan and Chloe, will head the Ossie Clark revival.

In 1971 Bianca Jagger’s summoned Ossie Clark to design her wedding attire to Mick Jagger. In a 1972 performance at Madison Square Garden Mick Jagger wore a blue sequined Ossie jumpsuit. Jagger in the early 70′s owned no less than ten Ossie Clark jumpsuits.

Businessman Marc Worth has funded the labels revival. Worth in 1997 founded the Worth Global Style Network.

A Vintage 1970′s Ossie Clark Maxi Dress will set you back $400 based on condition. The revival ware pricing is yet to be determined.

The Prom Queen Goes Vintage

Staff — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:34:45 +0000

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? Or you could spend about $300 for a vintage 1950′s wiggle dress. Top designers of the the 50′s include Emma Domb, Christian Dior and Mainbocher.