Vintage Chat

July 30, 2021

Mary Quant - Fashion Revolutionary - Inventing Cool

A personal response to the exhibition "Mary Quant - Fashion Revolutionary" at the Bendigo Gallery.

Tags: 1960s fashion mary quant mod style vintage fashion

March 12, 2021

The "Going Away" Outfit

Celebrating the wedding tradition of the bride and groom "going away" from the wedding and the special outfit for the occasion, which was customary until the 1970s.

Tags: going away dress going away outfit princess dianas wedding vintage bride vintage weddings wedding customs wedding traditions

December 2, 2020

What Makes 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

November 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.