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Posts tagged "couture"

Vintage has a couture scene, too

Sick of all the fashion journalists’ attention being fixed on couture week lately? Tired of reading about Karl Lagerfeld’s massive gold lion in Paris’ Grand Palais or Armani’s couture collection that was nice, but frankly, boring and nothing we haven’t seen before? Me too. Thankfully, someone has given vintage a turn. Forbes reporter Hannah Elliott... Read more »
By lreiser,
July 15, 2010 at 11:01 am
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Celebrate a vintage New Year's Eve

Typed in “vintage new year” and got this… I’m assuming it’s Baby New Year? You be the judge. Foxtongue/Flickr Due to some unforeseen technical issues, the third ugly sweater installment had to be put on hold, more on that in the next post. In the meantime, let’s talk about the next holiday celebration: New Year’s... Read more »
By lreiser,
December 27, 2009 at 6:49 pm
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YSL does upcycled couture

Upcycling isn’t just for small, independent designers anymore. This month, Yves Saint Laurent is releasing their second line of eco-conscious upcycled clothes. Named “New Vintage” when the first line came out last April, the clothes are made from unused, overstocked fabric from the YSL archives. “New Vintage II” was developed to be eco-friendly, keeping the... Read more »
By lreiser,
December 18, 2009 at 10:57 am
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Sofia Vintage holiday event a shopping delight

Hats and other vintage accoutrements at Sofia Bitten with the Christmas vintage shopping bug (and enticed by the prospect of free cocktails), my friend Rebecca and I headed to Sofia Vintage Clothing & Accessories on Thursday to check out their holiday event. Rebecca is a fellow member of Chicago media and always keeps me abreast... Read more »
By lreiser,
December 7, 2009 at 11:14 am
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Not too late for vintage couture

If you missed the big show at Leslie Hindman last Sunday, don’t fret. There’s still gorgeous vintage couture to be had, including adorable Schiaparelli glasses and Hermes Kelly bags. However, it’s mostly formal wear that was left behind, including a stunning lace and sequins number from the 1910′s, a Jean Desses Couture coral evening dress... Read more »
By lreiser,
November 20, 2009 at 10:08 am
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Vintage couture auction at Leslie Hindman

Get your paddles ready, folks. This Sunday premiere Chicago auctioneers Leslie Hindman is hosting a vintage couture auction and it’s going to be a doozy. I checked out the preview this afternoon and the stock is replete with Lanvin, Hermes and Moschino. I was particularly blown away by the aptly named Show Must Go On... Read more »
By lreiser,
November 13, 2009 at 6:30 pm
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