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I just discovered this gem of a movie from 1934. It has amazing 1930s costumes, Art Deco style and the fabulous Carole Lombard.

Have you ever wondered what vintage sellers are talking about when they speak of corset covers, camisoles, chemisettes, chemises and so on? Have you wondered why tap pants are called tap pants, and whether they're the same as French knickers? And what is a guimpe, for Heaven's sake? I've set out upon what is proving to be the ambitious task of creating an illustrated glossary or companion to vintage fashion. After spending the weekend compiling a modest number of entries covering letters A-C I realise that this is going to be a labor of love and will evolve over a longer period of time. I've made it a fixed page on the website rather than a blog entry that may...

My patched and mended favourite 1930s dress - some of her story.

From lacy nightgowns and boudoir caps to dolls with attitude - a glimpse into the boudoir of a 1920s woman.

A peek at the Jinoel Retrospective, Como House, Melbourne, June 23, 2018. Jinoel was the design label of Jill and Noel Kemelfield, active 1950s to 1980s in Australia. They also started the labels Marti and Marteen. Event organised and presented by Tom McEvoy and featuring his bevy of beauties.