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WAY SPECIAL TRUE VINTAGE MEN’S CARDIGAN SWEATER FROM THE 1960’S – READ ON . . . . . .

WAY SPECIAL TRUE VINTAGE MEN'S CARDIGAN SWEATER FROM THE 1960'S - READ ON . . . . . .

Say what?! That thing looks pretty ordinary to me . . . . .. but, it’s extraordinary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes, it has very subtle, inconspicuous looks. “Who, me? I’m just a nice, well-made sweater like a million others . . . . . ..” But, this guy is one in a million!

If just being from the 1960’s, superbly made and like new is not enough, this is Mr. PURITAN AQUAknit himself!
100% lambswool that can be machine washed and dried – says so on the label!!

Well, if this Mr. P. A.q. has gone through the wash even once, then I’d say Bully Idea! But, we don’t know for sure if he has – I kind of think not. Could be why we don’t tend to see a lot of these – OR maybe they were just so good that they eventually wore out from so much use, OR they are still lurking in closets . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. you really just never know . . . . . .

Anyway, this one is prime and was such fun to discover, with all his secrets . . . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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MY TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S PF FLYERS TENNIS SHOES WITH POINTED TOES

MY TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S - EARLY 1960'S PF FLYERS TENNIS SHOES WITH POINTED TOES

These are favorites of mine – as much as the red and black plaid sneakers I showed before. I can’t believe that they would make tennis shoes with pointy toes!!!!!!

The toes don’t show so well in this photo because I wanted to show the PF logo clearly, and they aren’t quite as much of a “needle” as the red and black ones. But, they are definitely different.

I also love old Keds, and usually think of them with a rounder toe. Truthfully, I have not found some of the oldest Keds and they do, technically, pre-date PF Flyers.

No doubt the pointed toes were a fashion fad and many of the shoe-makers followed it for a while. That’s usually what happens, right?

Anyway, when you go back to the late ’30’s and ’40’s there are many styles of canvas shoes which are classics and have been repeated by several companies. It’s fun to collect styles and colors.

I like the quality of the old ones vs. any modern shoes. After all, I want my “sneakers” to last . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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A FUN SOUVENIR SWEATER FROM LAS VEGAS – 1960’S – 1970’S.

A FUN SOUVENIR SWEATER FROM LAS VEGAS – 1960'S – 1970'S..

A FUN TRUE VINTAGE SOUVENIR SWEATER FROM 1960’S LAS VEGAS

A FUN SOUVENIR SWEATER FROM LAS VEGAS - 1960'S - 1970'S.

Someone was tempted to remember their mid-century trip-of-a-lifetime to Las Vegas with a splashy embroidered sweater, before the time of T-shirts being worn every day and taking over as souvenirs of our vacations. Same idea, different era.  What happened in Vegas didn’t always stay there.

The most fun fashions have usually fallen somewhere along the spectrum of bad taste, and this one is no exception – how could you not love it?!  Like almost all souvenir items, it’s not of exceptional quality – but it still has lasted 50 years in good condition.  You won’t find anything exactly like it now.

Knit of acrylic yarn, for purely casual wear – our adventurous gambler maybe wore it to her weekly card games or just to advertise her trip to an “exotic” destination. Going to Vegas used to be a much bigger deal than it is today.  After all, it was Mafia territory, full of high rollers and shady ladies.  Some things never change  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION: FINDERS’ CLUE #17

    Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT having lots of success requires that many bits of experience, knowledge and skill come together.  These pointers may seem boring or obvious by themselves, but together they make a big difference in the number of great finds I bring home!  

     Of course, there are many more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start . . . . . . .

 

Finders’ clue #17 – Don’t be afraid to ask, respectfully, if a discount for multiple items or damaged items might be given.  

 

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

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A MEN’S TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – EARLY ’60’S WOOL CARDIGAN WITH CONTRASTING TRIM

A MEN'S TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S - EARLY '60'S WOOL CARDIGAN WITH CONTRASTING TRIM

Sticking with men’s fashion, we’re still in the ’50’s/’60’s era when cardigan sweaters were a big thing for both sexes. This one’s a very nice, heavy button-front knit for cold weather, with sculpted metal buttons, little pockets at the hips and smart-looking trim.

A favorite for Dad or Grandpa while they watched sports on TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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A VERY SWEET TRUE VINTAGE NIGHTGOWN & ROBE SET FROM THE 1960’S

A VERY SWEET TRUE VINTAGE NIGHTGOWN & ROBE SET FROM THE 1960'S.

A FABULOUS FIND – MOD GEOMETRIC PRINT SIXTIES KNIT TUNIC

A FABULOUS FIND – MOD GEOMETRIC PRINT SIXTIES KNIT TUNIC.

TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S – ’70’S POLYESTER FUNKY ART PRINT SHIRTS

TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S – '70'S POLYESTER SHIRTS.