MetaFilter posts tagged with fashion and vintage

Party Like It's 1939!

Juliet Banana — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:58:01 -0800

Sartorial inspiration for anachronistic atavists: Rhiannon, The Black Apple, Johanni, Solanah, Casey Brown, Strawberry Lemonade, Fleur de Guerre, The Freelancer, and Elinkan.

The Brotherhood of the Very Expensive Pants

1f2frfbf — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:02:44 -0800

"It's like I used to enjoy firecrackers, but now it takes dynamite to get me high." Brit Eaton takes Outside magazine on a safari for vintage clothing in the wild west. (via)

Sartorial swoonage

chihiro — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:44:27 -0800

Gentlemen, are you searching for that special something to wear to the Paris Court Ball? Ladies, do you long to don a pelisse and kid shoes for your next round of afternoon calls? Vintage Textile can help. Their "greatest hits" galleries: Early Victorian Edwardian 1920s 1930s-50s Designer, 1960-now

eye-opening curiosities

madamjujujive — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:07:06 -0800

"Of all the various types of optical objects known to exist, far and away the most magnificent and attractive are the optical fans." These sly spying devices, now rare collector curiosities, were once a more discreet and chic alternative for spying on your neighbors in fashionable gatherings than opera glasses, spyglasses, or jealousy glasses.

Old Clothes

Miko — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:20:42 -0800

Puzzled about what to get the history buff, throwback or Luddite on your holiday shopping list? Explore the sutler's wares in the world of historic reproduction clothing! Strut your eighteenth-century style with Jas. Townsend & Son, or dress for the Lewis & Clark expedition with Smoke & Fire. USHist.com provides the finest in Mexican War and Cavalry/Indian War apparel, as well as fashion to end all wars in theWWI collection. Don't forget the ladies (and weak-minded gents) left at home - Blockade Runner offers fine Civil War civvies. Do you fear mussing up your delicate threads with dirty, fussy warmaking? History in the Making can dress you for a hearty constitutional across the moors, a picnic by the riverbank, or a bracing seal hunt. For the distaff side, Edwardian gowns are always in good taste, or for you modern Millies, why not some Gibson Girl, flapper, or swing-kitten apparel, or perhaps a dapper WAC uniform? And remember, a lady's physique is incomplete without the proper Period Corset underneath it all. Gentlemen, you'll need a tailored vintage shirt and a collar. Finish it with appropriate shoes and a sharp hat or fetching bonnet. Need more inspiration? Start with the The Costumer's Manifesto, and happy hunting in the halls of history.

A History of Social Dance in America

mediareport — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:03:13 -0800

"While we live, let us LIVE." A History of Social Dance in America, complete with vintage cheat sheets, a look at the perils of crinoline and lots of other period detail. Naturally, there were those who objected to this scandalous practice. See also the Library of Congress' An American Ballroom Companion: Dance Instruction Manuals 1490-1920, especially here and here. [via BibliOdyssey]

retro style: fab fashions from the 60s and 70s

madamjujujive — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:15:24 -0800

From hair styles and hotpants to bellbottoms and boots, this site has amassed a massive fashion photo collection of groovy celebrities and swingin' stars from the '60s and '70s.

But is that jacket worth $6000?

Alison — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:23:03 -0800

Today is the last day of Fashion Week in New York. Fall 2006 collections have ranged from th e s u b l im e to the r eg re t t a b l e. Check out the list of reviews, or peruse runway videos. Long for the good ol' days of fashion? Am az in g vin ta ge pi ec es at thefrock.com will satisfy your style cravings.

'Teddy, don't worry, now mommy's here....'

anastasiav — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 04:49:34 -0800

Teddy Girls