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GREAT COLORS IN A TRUE VINTAGE CUSTOM-MADE DRESS FROM THE SIXTIES

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA     Before leaving Melbourne the last time, I found this beauty hiding in plain sight.  The vivid psychedelic print jumped out at me, for sure!

It was custom-tailored and the fabric is marvelous.  One of the most beautiful, heavy nylons I’ve come across for a long time.  You wouldn’t believe how it feels.

In a straight, shirt-dress style – it could be belted.  The sleeves are bracelet length, but are slit from the cuff to the shoulder to show bare arms.  I’m going to enjoy this one!  Can’t wait to see what turns up next . . . . .

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NEW AUSSIE FIND! TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S DRESSY BLOUSE IN A RARE FABRIC . . .

NEW AUSSIE FIND! TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S DRESSY BLOUSE IN A RARE FABRIC . . ..

NEW AUSSIE FIND! TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S DRESSY BLOUSE IN A RARE FABRIC . . .

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA      Gorgeous 1960’s blouse that was a surprise find.  Unusual in two ways – the fabric is TETORON.  Tetron was a synthetic invented in the late 1950’s with multiple uses, but Tetoron is a bit of a mystery.  It may be related to Tetron, but I can’t find that reference.  I may have a book at home.

Second, the Hibodress label is fascinating.  Established by Holocaust survivor Olga Horak and her husband in the early 1950’s it was popular in Australia for at least two decades.

This blouse is beautifully made, with covered buttons, a pretty paisley print and fabric that has a hand(feel) similar to silk or rayon.  I must look up more about the Tetoron fabric.

So iconic Sixties in many ways, and so beautiful! . . . .

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MORE “NEW” AUSSIE FINDS! TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S – 1970’S GINGHAM DRESSES

MORE "NEW" AUSSIE FINDS! TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S – 1970'S GINGHAM DRESSES.

TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY HAPPY DAYS COTTON BLOUSE FOR SUMMER – ONE OF MY FIRST AUSSIE FINDS

TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY HAPPY DAYS COTTON BLOUSE FOR SUMMER – ONE OF MY FIRST AUSSIE FINDS.

PERFECT TRUE VINTAGE AUSTRALIAN HANDBAGS – IN BLACK AND WHITE

PERFECT TRUE VINTAGE AUSTRALIAN HANDBAGS – IN BLACK AND WHITE.

NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE ’60’S – ’70’S DRESSY DINNER DATE COCKTAIL SHEATH DRESS

NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE '60'S – '70'S DRESSY DINNER DATE COCKTAIL SHEATH DRESS.

NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE ’60’S – ’70’S DRESSY DINNER DATE COCKTAIL SHEATH DRESS

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIt’s hard to see in this photograph, but the satin material behind the lace is a beautiful soft rose color.  The skirt is black crepe – the classic dressy fabric that is so perfect for frocks of this type.  It’s a vintage size 8, which fits like a current size 2 to 4.  Perfect condition.

This design is made to look like a two-piece ensemble, though it is a straight sheath style with a zipper up the back.  It hugs the body and even looks good on a hanger, which is lucky when I don’t have Madge or Stella to model it for me!

Made by PACO, which is a relatively upscale label for dressy clothing here in Australia.

Great find!

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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CLASSIC TRUE VINTAGE WESTERN-WEAR HAT

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To wear at least three seasons of the year, a wool felt classic hat will last for decades and complete almost any sportswear outfit. This men’s cowboy style from the 1970s or before is uni-sex now.

The best quality hats of this type have a leather inside hatband. A liner (often satin) is another sign that it is of high quality. Look for the maker’s name stamped inside and, often, the name of the store where it was sold.

These will turn up in lots of places if you’re savvy about where to look.   You just never know . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S COCKTAIL DRESS, FROM AUSTRALIA!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAs often happens with black things and when photographing without a model, I couldn’t get good detail in a picture but want to tell you about this great find anyway.  I’m sure that you’ll be able to see it in your mind’s eye.  Picture this . . .

Heavy black crepe, fully lined. Metal zipper up the middle of the back and a small kick pleat at the hem.  Classic sheath style, but with a waist seam and a black fabric rosette toward the left side there. The neck is scooped front and back, with layers of draped fabric all around.   The label is from a maker, or maybe a department store, which is Australian.

As always, the fabric and the tailoring distinguish it from the tons of modern black dresses that can be found anywhere.  And, it fits much better, too.  This one will last another 50 years!

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

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