Category Archives: Embroidered

VPOD HI/LO: Code Red for Fall


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vintage 1970s zandra rhodes evening shrug vintage 1950s cashmere embroidered sweater

Two different looks. Two very different price tags.

Can you guess which item is 4x more expensive? (Almost $600 vs $150?)

Fashion’s calling a Code Red this fall and I just want to remind everyone that you can incorporate this blazing trend—or any trend for that matter—with vintage pieces at all different price points.(Of course, this assumes you want to follow a trend in the first place.)

One…

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VPOD: Vintage 1950s Needlepoint Handbag and Kitschiness


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In the 1964 court case Jacobellis v. Ohio, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart declared his now-famous definition of pornography: I know it when I see it.

The same could be said about kitsch.

Look up definitions of the word and you’ll find adjectives like tawdry, undiscriminating, inferior, or tasteless.

But recently when I was asked to describe the types of vintage items I look to acquire, I naturally…

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds


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vintage 1980s red leather peplum jacketvintage 1970s christian dior modern necklacevintage chevron mink coatvintage 1970s ysl ruffle bolero

vintage coach handbagvintage 1970s mollie parnis lace sequin evening gownvintage ossie clark for radley blousevintage 1960s chinchilla dress suit

vintage mink jacketvintage skinny grey wool coatvintage 1980s aigner riding bootsvintage embroidered cashmere cardigan

vintage flapper dressvintage 1950s lace cocktail dressvintage gucci suede clutchvintage fox tail vest

vintage lilli ann blazervintage 1970s i magnin racerback maxi gownvintage art nouveau amethyst necklacevintage 1980s wool coat with velvet trim

vintage egyptian motif beaded bagvintage travilla little black dressvintage wool and leather skirtvintage lanvin necklace set

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Vintage 1980s Leather Jacket (foreverscene) | Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Mod Necklace (jazmom) | Vintage Chevron Mink Coat (americanarchive) | Vintage 1970s YSL Bolero (lambi99) | Vintage Coach Handbag (pkl1) | Vintage 1970s Mollie Parnis Evening Gown (cheapthrillsvintage) | Vintage 1970s Ossie Clark Blouse (yesterdaysbread-vintage) | Vintage 1960s Chinchilla Dress Suit (millstreetvintage) | Vintage Mink Jacket (walkingtan)…

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VPOD: Vintage 1960s Gold Embroidered Velvet Wrap Dress Coat


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vintage 1960s velvet black and gold wrap dress coat 2 vintage 1960s velvet and gold wrap dress coat

Earlier this week, I cleaned out my jewelry boxes and sold all my 1980s serpentine gold chains and bracelets. Since I haven’t worn them in years, I realized that with gold trading at more than $1350 dollars an ounce, I could convert my little heap of 14k goodies into enough cash for a Pucci dress or a Chanel blazer.

Besides, I’d rather get my gold fix…

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds


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vintage 1980s oscar de la renta ruffled blazervintage hattie carnegie charm braceletvintage 1960s ostrich jacketvintage 1950s polka dot cocktail dress

vintage patricia smith moon bagvintage pleated maxi dressvintage 1960s pucci pajama setvintage 1980s ungaro skirt

vintage 1920s wedding gownvintage helen bond carruthers embroidered cashmere sweatervintage ysl yves saint laurent necklacevintage 1920s art deco beaded dress

vintage 1960s tiered lace dressvintage malcolm starr beaded cocktail dressvintage gucci floral handbagvintage 1990s mugler little black dress

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Vintage 1980s Oscar de la Renta Ruffle Blazer (thriftwares) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Charm Bracelet (urbanantiques) | Vintage 1960s Ostrich Jacket (sistersoftheblackmoon) | Vintage 1950s Polka Dot Taffeta Cocktail Dress (phoebe_jones) | Vintage Patricia Smith Moon Bag (yogibear1234) | Vintage Accordian Pleat Max Dress (playgroundvintage) | Vintage 1960s Pucci Pajama Set (rubyfruit66) | Vintage 1980s Ungaro Skirt…

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