These are the perfect shoes to be worn with the wedding gown shown yesterday. Can you imagine a pair of white satin pumps at least 60 years old staying in this condition? Who knows how long they …
Source: VERY RARE!! TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S – 1950’S SATIN WEDDING PUMPS
I’ve really been scoring the RARE finds over these past few weeks – older garments and accessories, iconic styles and items in great condition! Can’t wait to get back to Headquar…
I’ve really been scoring the RARE finds over these past few weeks – older garments and accessories, iconic styles and items in great condition! Can’t wait to get back to Headquarters and put this wartime bridal ensemble on Stella, who is the only one of my models who will be able to wear it. Until then, I’ll tell you the story of this lovely gown and it’s matching veil. As an additional blessing, the tale comes directly from the original family.
Although many brides were wearing suits and shorter dresses to be married in 1940, this bride chose the traditional full-length gown and veil for her ceremony. It was purchased through a well-known department store, where her father was a buyer, and may have come from Europe. The rayon dress is not a high-end item, but is an iconic design of the time and elegant in it’s simplicity. An unusual feature is the antique ivory color, which is original. The full-length veil of fine netting with embroidery flows from a delicate headband decorated with dried flowers and vines.
The gown was stored away after the wedding and cherished by the family for many years. Now, I will continue to care for it with the love and respect it deserves.
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Found yesterday! A beautiful cotton sundress with matching bolero jacket. These lady-like dresses were popular in the early 1960’s for everyday wear. Perfect for a day at the county fair.
Another reason for the good condition is the quality of the fabric and the workmanship. A maker’s tag is still at the neckline and indicates that it was from an upscale mid-priced clothing line.
It’s another rare find. I’m always so thrilled with the lovely tailoring details on these older dresses. As usual, someone cherished this one and took excellent care – there’s hardly a bit of wear. Just another day in the life of . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Well, as of yesterday I’ve gone back to Europe again, but only in terms of the origin of some of my most recent finds. Nothing (much) is better than Italian leather and these early 1960̵…
Source: BEAUTIFUL TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S ITALIAN KIDSUEDE PUMPS
1960’S KENNEDY ERA HEELS
Well, as of yesterday I’ve gone back to Europe again, but only in terms of the origin of some of my most recent finds. Nothing (much) is better than Italian leather and these early 1960’s shoes are no exception. Kid-suede and reptile with leather soles – ummmm. . . .
Excepting for the need for new heel caps (a minor detail), they are in beautiful condition. 100% leather construction is a major plus and means, that with good care, these mid-heel pumps can last a lifetime.
Nothing more classic, nothing more high-quality and nothing more iconic early – Sixties than these . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Source: GOOD-BYE TO EUROPE WITH A TRUE VINTAGE 1980’S NEW WAVE BLOUSE
1980’S NEW WAVE BLOUSE
This is the last of the blouses that I picked up in Dublin, for two reasons. First is the New Wave design, which was a fun and rather avante garde style element of the early 1980’s, even in some mainstream clothing. Second is the brand name – Shapely. That company made some nice pieces in the 1980’s, so I often pick them up when I find them.
Otherwise, it’s not a remarkable garment, as most things made from that time on have not been. Tomorrow we’ll head back to the 1960’s, 1950’s and 1940’s again – much more interesting territory for a true vintage hunter . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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If you look closely, you’ll see that these pumps were Made In America. When was the last time we saw that printed on something? It’s always the U.S.A. now, and has been since the 1970…
Source: HEADING BACK IN TIME AGAIN – ANOTHER RARE FIND IN EUROPE. MID-CENTURY LEATHER HIGH-HEEL PUMPS
TRUE VINTAGE LEATHER SHOES
If you look closely, you’ll see that these pumps were Made In America. When was the last time we saw that printed on something? It’s always the U.S.A. now, and has been since the 1970’s, I think.
These beauties are from way before that time – 1940’s – 1960’s – and have wonderful leather construction. Although you can’t see it in the photo, the heels are 3″ high and sturdy.
Though found in Ireland (Dublin, to be exact), it goes to show that trade for some goods was going on even back then. Maybe this pair are from the early mid-century era when Europe suffered more than North America from the effects of war and had to import many goods that otherwise would have been made there.
We’ll never know the exact story of how these slippers danced their way across the Atlantic, but someone loved them well and they found their way to – guess who . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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