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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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March 22, 2010 by
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Post World War II, Alfred Shaheen was the most prolific Hawaiian manufacturer and a quick look at eBay’s completed listings shows a slew of his Hawaiian print sundresses and maxi dresses with his famous handprints. The vast majority of Shaheen’s work would probably not be described as elegant but witness the exception–today’s VPOD.
This stunning ensemble consists of a lovely little cocktail dress and matching evening…
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Alfred Shaheen’s textiles are legendary so you might have to look twice (or even three times!) to recognize this sporty dress as one of his designs.
There’s no bright Hawaiian print here–just a classic black polo dress with a white palm tree print on the hem. And the scrawled “Alfred Shaheen” signature, of course.
It’s much more classic and collectible than any ol’ t-shirt dress and it’s…
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