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Vintage 1960s Wool Coat with Mink Collar (thrifted) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Faux Coral Necklace (trifari.com) | Vintage YSL Wool Blazer (ciocci) | Vintage 1950s Harvey Berin Bridal Dress (tomorrows_envy) | Vintage Chanel Jacket (animalworks) | Vintage Frank Usher Grecian Maxi Dress (vintage2versace2011) | Vintage Lanvin Evening Bag (breebee3) | Vintage 1960s Leather and Mink Dress and Jacket (pamh23) | vintage 1950s Strapless Cocktail Dress (redhousevintage) | Vintage Ralph Lauren Poncho (indiecultvintage) | Vintage Art Deco Henry Necklace Handcrafted in France (mienchou) | Vintage 1960s Balenciaga Coat (collezioni_prive) | Vintage 1960s Sequin Sweater (crushvintagestore) | Vintage 1940s Matador Dress (millstreetvintage) | Vintage Christian Dior Raincoat (estate-sale-warehouse) | 1970s Coppercraft Bracelet (ppaacckkrraatt) | Vintage 1950s Wool and Sheared Beaver Coat (msca2887) | Vintage 1950s Lanvin Evening Coat (antiquetreasuresgalore2011) | Vintage 1970s Sundress (meat-market) | Vintage 1940s Silk Butterfly Print Dress (mynoble) | Vintage 1970s Bill Blass for Bond Street Coat (jbreternitz) | Vintage 1960s Boucle Mink Trim Coat (tinroofvintage) | Vintage 1980s Hanae Mori Maxi Dress (sharonlondonvintage) | Vintage 1960s Alfred Bosand Evening Gown (millstreetvintage) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without promotional consideration from Bay sellers but Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network)

PLEASE NOTE that Zuburbia does not endorse the use of fur, feathers, leather or animal skins in fashion. These selections are offered only as more thoughtful and eco-friendly alternatives for contemporary fashionistas who have not yet eliminated animal products from their wardrobes.

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Vintage 1970s Kilim Weekender Bag (indiecultvintage) | Vintage Christian Dior Velvet Blazer (trendsettervintage) | Vintage 1960s Hattie Carnegie Warrior Pin (repeatsls) | Vintage 1950s Plaid Dress (thriftwares) | Vintage 1920s Silk Velvet Evening Gown (smts17) | Vintage 1950s Plaid Dress (redhousevintage) | Vintage 1960s Bonnie Cashin Mohair Skirt (monalisa_creations) | Vintage Carved Bakelite Crab Bracelet (k*and*s*bargains*socal) | Vintage Vrba for Castlecliff Necklace (coutequecoute) | Vintage 1970s DVF Skirt and Top Set (indiecultvintage) | Vintage 1940s Embroidered Dress (chasec408) | Vintage 1920s Madame Berthe Burlesque Costume (monicasvintagefashions) | VIntage 1950s Silk Chiffon Dress (redhousevintage) | Vintage 1970s Bonnie Cashin for Meyers Tote (jfried11) | Vintage 1970s Goddess Maxi Dress (mokoko) | Vintage Art Nouveau Lucite Earrings (samyd376) | Vintage Carolina Herrera Skirt and Sequin Top (sandy810) | Vintage 1980s Oscar de la Renta Brooch (recycledjewels) | Vintage 1960s Wool Knit Dress Suit (jonque) | Vintage Party Dress (bargainshopper123456) | Vintage 1920s Embroidered Cotton Dress (mmmost) | Vintage 1980s Victor Costa Suit (cdlc5280) | Vintage 1980s Balenciaga Silk Dress (maisonhonore) | Vintage Sterling Amber Necklace (jewelpigs) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network).

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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 Directors, and curated by Hamis Bowles, European Vogue’s Editor-at-Large, will run through February 19th at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute in NYC and will then be expanded for presentation as the exhibit, Balenciaga and Spain, at the de Young Museum in San Francisco from March 2 to July 4, 2011.

Masterpieces shown in this collection include Balenciaga’s 1939 “Infanta” gown, the embroidered 1957 wedding dress of Balenciaga’s Spanish muse (the Marquesa de Llanzol), matador boleros and flamenco-inspired dresses.

It’s a must-see exhibit for a vintage fashionista!

More information available at Queen Sofia Spanish Institute.

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 those perfectly proportioned sleeves.  The color? Well, in this case the painter chose a pale shade to accentuate the purity of the design. The musician? He made sure to allow for enough simplicity so the coat could be accompanied by a quartet of accessories. And finally, the philosopher made sure that there would be “no useless ostentation” and that the piece would stand out regardless of the woman who wore it.

That, my friends, is all it takes to be a master of your craft. A genius. A one-and-only.

Like this one-and-only find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Vintage Couture.

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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 with any questions.

This week’s finds include an amazing 1950s Alfred Shaheen marlin print sundress and a boho wedding gown perfect for an eco-wedding. Enjoy and watch for a weekend costume jewelry edition coming soon!

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Vintage 1950s Tulle Prom Dress (americanarchive) | Vintage 1950s Alfred Shaheen Marlin Print Halter Sundress (senoritahollywood) | Vintage Edwardian White Linen Blouse (bluelisa759) | Vintage 1940s Roses Print Dress (jumblelaya) | Vintage Balenciaga Tulip Dress (senoritahollywood) | Vintage 1960s Wedding Dress (mintmallstore) | Vintage Helen Bond Carruthers Cashmere Sweater (ginalolafinds) | Vintage Christian Dior Eyeglass Frames (michael10730) | Vintage 1970s Floral Chiffon Maxi Dress (resalejunkies) | Vintage 1960s Enid Collins Money Tree Bag (michael10730) | Vintage 1960s Rose Dress (foreverlovelyvintage) | Vintage 1950s Aqua Prom Dress (little*things) | Vintge 1970s DVF Diane von Furstenberg Batik Wrap Dress (lucynben) | Vintage Vera Scarf (much4little) | Vintage 1950s Yellow Prom Evening Gown (coffee_colored_cadillac) | Vintage 1960s Scooter Dress (novavintage) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia with no direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is, however, a member of the eBay Partner Network).

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