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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

Today’s selections include pieces by Christian Dior, Kenneth Jay Lane, Courreges and Ceil Chapman. Be sure to check out the boho embroidered boots and the rad 1980s motorcycle jacket.

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Vintage Embroidered Boots (animalworks) | Vintage 1980s Christian Dior Trench (americanarchive) | Vintage 1980s Courreges Wool Dress (redhousevintage) | Vintage Reims 1940s Champagne Handbag (duplexdeco) | Vintage 1980s Leather Jacket (bustownmodern) | Vintage David Andersen Bracelet (wineden281) | Vintage 1960s Coat (millstreetvintage) | Vintage Art Glass Bracelet (wondollar) | Vintage Patricia of Miami Lucite Handbag (sanluis55) | Vintage 1970s Embroidered Coat (thriftwares) | Vintage Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress (miss.ladybugjones) | Vintage 1960s Plaid Fringe Poncho (enidandedgar) | Vintage 1980s Motorcycle Jacket (trendsettervintage) | Vintage YSL Necklace (rhonda55) | Vintage 1920s Evening Coat (millstreetvintage) | Vintage Pierre Cardin Silk Scarf (treasuryhunt0404) | Vintage Trifari Faux Coral Necklace and Earrings (jewelsrtreasured)| Vintage 1960s Lace Cocktail Dress (jonque) | Vintage French Silk Scarf (annemarie0512) | Vintage 1960s Wool Coat (redhousevintage) | Vintage 1980s Studded Sweater (tinroofvintage) | Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane and Hattie Carnegie Signed Toucan Pin (castaway22) | Vintage 1970s Southwest Fringe Sweater (via_vintage) | Vintage 1920s Beaded Flapper Dress (steinerltd) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without promotional consideration from Bay sellers. 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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Written on September 30, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Ceil Chapman, Christian Dior, Courreges, ebay, eBay Roundup - Vintage, Hattie Carnegie, Kenneth Jay Lane, lucite, Pierre Cardin, vintage clothes, vintage clothing, vintage dress, vintage home, Vintage Shoes, vintage shopping, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

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VPOD: Vintage Patricia of Miami Lucite Handbag and Thinking Outside the Purse

Long before upcycling was a word, Will Hardy was salvaging material from the nose cones of damaged WWII airplanes and turning it into magnificent handbags.

Soon Lucite, Dupont’s trade name for acrylic resin, became a popular material of choice for a host of handbag manufacturers who produced plastic handbags that were dotted with rhinestones, glittered with confetti or designed to appear as basketweave fabric.

Why women even embraced the idea of completely clear Lucite purses! Of course, not wanting to put the content of their purses on display for all to see, they began inserting colorful scarves or hankies to hide the items they carried inside. And so a trend was born.

Many more interesting facts about Lucite handbags are shared by Ben Marks in his Collectors Weekly article, Lucite in the Sky with Diamonds, where he interviews Janice Berkson of Deco Jewels in NYC, an avid collector, expert and author of several books on the topic.

Be sure to check out the article for some breathtaking pictures from Janice Berkson’s collection.

And if you’re not into carrying one of these beauties on your arm today (I realize they aren’t fashion-forward enough for some), do remember that they can do double-duty as fabulous catchalls for doodads on your dressing table, in a powder room, in a dining room or even on a desk.

Today’s VPOD by Patricia of Miami, for example, is a style that has been featured in two books on Lucite handbags and is a particularly fine choice if you prefer to have these bags spice up your home decor instead of your wardrobe.

It’s just another way to think outside the purse if you’re a Vintage Crusader!

Available at Mom’s Vintage Treasures.

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Written on August 24, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1950s, Collecting, Fashion History, Handbags, lucite, vintage, vintage clothes, vintage clothing

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Home Finds

Today’s selections include pieces by Tiffany, Lisa Larson and Christian Dior. Be sure to check out the fantastic Mid-Century Danish Modern Jewelry Cabinet and the 1950s metal folding screen.

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Vintage Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Pottery Lion (boat_h) | Vintage Art Deco Serving Tray (sternenfever79) | Vintage Vera Sheet Set (modmodmodinc) | VIntage 1950s Metal Screen (dosbananos) | Vintage Tiffany Desk Set (marthamr123) | Vintage Walter von Nessen Chrome Coffee Service (fantastiques-for-you) | Vintage 1930s Junghans Alarm Clock (tarzanbond) | Vintage Pair Vintage Lamps (wirerope) | Vintage Bakelite Fork Set (antonia1009) | Vintage Foley Intarsio Art Nouveau Vase (craziretrokid) | Vintage 1950s Teak Drink Table (simplymod-auctions) | Vintage Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Pottery Cat (tarzanbond) | Vintage 1950s Brass Watering Can (sonic–youth) | Vintage Mid-Century James Mont Lounge Chair (seahorse4u) | Vintage 1930s Ice Bucket (hoody7) | Vintage 1950s Walter Bosse Brass Hedgehog (sonic–youth) | Vintage Rudi Gernreich Linen Napkin Set (crapcollector126) | Vintage Mid-Century Arabia Finland Vase (modmodmodinc) | Vintage Restored Art Deco Chaise Lounge (mad4milo) | Vintage Lucite Ice Bucket (1crazecollector) | Vintage Lucite Luggage Rack Tray Table (nowyercookin) | Vintage Danish Modern Jewelry Cabinet (smugglerscove) | Vintage Mid-Century Lamp (best-deal-shop) | Vintage Christian Dior Silver Box (antiquarianhome) | (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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Written on August 21, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in art deco, ebay, eBay Roundup - Home, lisa larson, lucite, mid-century, rudi gernreich, Tiffany, Vera, vintage, vintage home

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eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

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Vintage 1970s Pendleton Jacket (sistersoftheblackmoon) | Vintage 1970s Lanvin Pendant Necklace (plasticplanet) | Vintage 1950s Floral Dress (jonque) | Vintage 1940s Suit with Bows (gathering*vintage) | Vintage 1950s Lilac Floral Dress (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1980s Gold Sheer Jacket (kukuvintage) | Vintage Lucite Handbag (animalworks) | Vintage 1950s Christian Dior Suit (crushvintagestore) | Vintage 1960s Pierre Cardin Silk Scarf (purrfree) | Vintage Christian Dior Military Coat (mrbootsvintage) | Vintage 1970s Leather and Fur Coat (bustownmodern) | VIntage Miriam Haskell Bracelet (urbantiques) | Vintage 1980s Magazine Print Boots (bustownmodern) | Vintage Fox Tail Vest (party-store) | Vintage Issey Miyake Sample Dress (heartnsoul1) | Vintage Maxi Sweater (tinroofvintage) | Vintage 1940s Eisenberg Studded Dress (slini) | Vintage Leather Mini Dress (indiecultvintage) | Vintage YSL Necklace (remark16) | Vintage 1960s Beaded Pierre Cardin Evening Bag (gibsongirl123) | (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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Written on January 3, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1940s, 1950s, 1970s, Christian Dior, Floral, Fur, Lanvin, lucite, Miriam Haskell, Miyake, pendleton, Pierre Cardin, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

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VPOD: VIntage 1940s Lighten Up with Lucite Handbag

Most women pay some attention to their weight but completely ignore their pocketbook pounds. Lugging around your too-heavy handbag, however, can take its toll with neck strain, tension headaches and shoulder pain.

According to Kelley String, author of In Your Purse: Archaeology of the American Handbag, for most women, a purse is a financial center, medicine cabinet, pharmacy, cosmetic counter, safe deposit box, and keepsake trove rolled into one. And all that stuff, an average of 67(!) objects, weighs in at about 3.4 pounds.

To lighten the load, consider trading your luggage-sized shoulder bag for a teeny feminine clutch like today’s VPOD. This circa 1940s Lucite bag in robin’s egg blue is roomy enough for the essentials and fashionable enough to take you from the office to happy hour.

It’s a chic little bag for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Studio Antiques.

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Written on April 20, 2009 by Mary Kincaid in 1940s, Handbags, lucite

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Category Archives: lucite

eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

VPOD: Vintage Patricia of Miami Lucite Handbag and Thinking Outside the Purse

eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Home Finds

eBAY ROUNDUP of Vintage Clothing Finds

VPOD: VIntage 1940s Lighten Up with Lucite Handbag