Beautify your small business products with vintage design tips to compete with big brands. When it comes to improving your small business, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration. The most important one is what you’re inspired by. A trend in the design world is bringing vintage back, as this …
As the season shifts and pumpkins begin to dot porches, you might be itching to freshen up your baby girl’s wardrobe with a baby girl’s cardigan. If you’ve ever scrolled through sepia-toned photographs and thought, “I want my little one to look like that,” you’re not alone. Incorporating a cardigan for baby girl with a …
For today’s women, tights are an everyday item we know well. However, centuries ago, tights were made from silk and worn mainly by people of wealth and status. After the advent of Nylon hosiery, what was once a status item became a staple part of every woman’s wardrobe with the invention of pantyhose – or …
There are two kinds of people in the world: the ones who look at a rack of vintage clothing and see outdated jackets, impractical hats, and shoes that could maim you—and the ones who see stories. You are, of course, the second type. Or you wouldn’t be here, reading this, already thinking about the coat …
The 1940s delivered some of the most enduring hair styles, from pin curls to built-in vintage waves and victory rolls. A unique cultural moment – the war had shaped women’s beauty routines. The “duty of beauty” encouraged women to maintain a glamorous appearance to boost morale on the home front, even as wartime rationing caused …
Vintage wedding style always to some extent inspire the dress a bride ultimately chooses for her special day. Bridesmaids also have a huge history to delve into for inspiration. The 1920s are never out of vogue. Here’s an account of a very 1920s English wedding day from the diary of an Elsie Wood. A 1920s …
I still remember the thrill of unearthing a 1940s vintage handbag at a local flea market—its rich patina, the sturdy shoulder strap. But then came the wallet dilemma. Too bulky and it distorted the satchel’s elegant lines; too tiny and my cards spilled into the abyss of my tote. We’ve all been there. So, how …
Any dive into Edwardian style without a mention of Downton Abbey would be sacrilege. The first season imbued late Edwardian life and fashions. Be it Lady Mary’s sleek gowns or Tom Branson’s perfectly tailored suits, every outfit was a slice of the extravagance that defined this age. Nevertheless, the unwavering Dowager Countess herself, Violet Crawley, …
If you love to see the world, exploring countries on a high seas cruise is an exciting and popular way to travel. Each year, millions of travelers go on cruise trips. Cruises are as much about the onboard experiences as they are about the destination itself! Ocean Liner Fashion In the early days of ocean …
The market for the corset, is huge. Europe’s brassiere, girdle, and corset market combined is expected to become $3.5 billion by the end of 2035. A waistline worth the hype! That’s typically not what one associates with Victorian torture devices or the secret underthings of historical dramas. Is the motivation behind the demand the same …