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Dec 02, 2020

What's a Vintage Cheongsam?

How can you tell if this traditional Chinese dress is vintage? Some interesting dating tips.

Tags: cheongsam history chinese vintage dating vintage cheongsam qipao history vintage cheongsam vintage qipao

Nov 23, 2020

A review of the fabulous book "19th Century Fashion In Detail" by Lucy Johnston, from the V&A London. Eye candy for lovers of historical costume, and fascinating for anyone interested in how garments were put together, with emphasis on the details.

Tags: 19th century fashion in detail antique clothing georgian clothing lucy johnston v&a collection victoria and albert museum victorian clothing

Aug 28, 2020

The Cult of Youth - Prue Acton and the 1960s

How Prue Acton changed the face of Australian fashion in the 1960s.

Tags: 1960s dresses 1960s fashion australian designer australian fashion australian vintage prue acton swinging sixties vintage clothing vintage fashion youth fashion

Jul 30, 2020

The Accidental Purse Collector

A peek at my accidental purse collection from Victorian times to the 1960s - string purses, beaded bags, Art Deco, petit point and more.

Tags: 1930s dance purses 1930s evening bags 1930s evening purse beaded bags beaded purses dance purse edwardian purses misers purse petit point bag victorian misers purse victorian string purse vintage bags vintage evening bags vintage evening purses vintage fashion vintage purses

Jun 28, 2020

Pass the Vodka Please

Vintage laundry tips updated and available for download, and some success with using vodka as a spot cleaner.

Tags: cleaning vintage clothing laundering vintage clothes laundry tips vintage clothing vodka in the laundry vodka to spot clean

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What's a Vintage Cheongsam?

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The Cult of Youth - Prue Acton and the 1960s

The Accidental Purse Collector

Pass the Vodka Please