Written on
January 6, 2012 by
Mary Kincaid in
Balenciaga,
Bill Blass,
Chanel,
Christian Dior,
Frank Usher,
Harvey Berin,
Hattie Carnegie,
Lanvin,
Ralph Lauren,
YSL,
Yves Saint Laurent,
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Written on
September 6, 2011 by
Mary Kincaid in
Balenciaga,
Bonnie Cashin,
Christian Dior,
Diane von Furstenberg,
Hattie Carnegie,
Oscar de la Renta,
Victor Costa,
Vintage Jewelry,
carolina herrera,
eBay Roundup - Vintage,
ebay,
vintage,
vintage clothes,
vintage clothing,
vintage shopping
Photograph by Kenny Komer | Used with permission.
Photograph by Kenny Komer | Used with permission.
Photograph by Kenny Komer | Used with permission.
Balenciaga: Spanish Master is an an unprecedented fashion collaboration between The House of Balenciaga in Paris and the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute, showcasing more than 70 items of Balenciaga clothing and accessories.
The exhibit, conceived by Oscar de la Renta, Chairman of the Institute’s Board of…
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A couturier must be…
…an architect for design
…a sculptor for shape
…a painter for color
…a musician for harmony
…a philosopher for temperance
This describes the “Balenciaga spirit” as professed on the Balenciaga website and boy, does it ever capture the essence of this great designer!
Take today’s VPOD for instance, an haute couture 1960s coat by Balenciaga. The design is architectural, displaying balance and precision, as well as sculptural with…
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No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay Roundup of Top Vintage Clothing Finds.
This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing & accessories have caught my discerning eye for their uniqueness, their contemporary feel or their highly collectible nature. As always, buyer beware! Be sure to read the listings closely and contact the sellers…
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Written on
March 22, 2010 by
Mary Kincaid in
1940s,
1950s,
1960s,
1970s,
Balenciaga,
Blouses,
Cashmere,
Christian Dior,
Cocktail Dresses,
DVF,
Designers,
Diane von Furstenberg,
Dresses,
Edwardian,
Evening Gown,
Evening Gowns,
Evening wear,
Handbags,
Hangbag,
Scarves,
Shaheen,
Sundresses,
Sweaters,
Vera,
Wedding,
batik,
chiffon,
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mod,
strapless,
vintage,
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