Retro 80s Black Punk Rocker Mesh Fingerless GlovesRemember the 80s? When Bill and Ted were having excellent adventures, the Brat Pack was in detention for the Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller was taking a day off, St. Elmo was on fire, Tom Cruise was Top Gun, Valley Girl was the thing to be, and Madonna was…well Madonna…and everybody was Desperately Seeking Susan? We’re bringing it all back with these vintage styled fishnet fingerless gloves
Great Fashion Designs of the Seventies Paper Dolls2 dolls and 30 stylish costumes. Styles range from casual elegance and the punk look to Middle Eastern and folk from such fashion gurus as Dior, Mary Quant, Givenchy, Courreges, Lauren, and many more.
Visit the website of the following vintage clothing shop to learn more about a great shop that self describes itself as not only a vintage clothing shop but also a “way of life”. Pandemonium has a rich history going all the way back to being a head shop during the 60s. Youn will enjoy the unique design of this website.
Pandemonium Limited
2726 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 370-5677
Vintage Shoes: Collecting and Wearing Twentieth-Century Designer Footwear is the ultimate guide to the most exemplary women’s shoes from the turn of the twentieth century through the present day. Accompanied by detailed text, this beautiful book offers breathtaking images, stunning fashion photography, and exquisite period footwear designs from the most collectable and fabulous designers.
Each chapter focuses on a specific decade and is a rich survey of each era, revealing how footwear has been influenced by fashion, society, and world events. The most important designers and signature looks are examined in great detail and are accompanied by myriad examples of each type of shoe style. Finally, each chapter ends with a Key Looks feature showcasing all the important shapes, materials, and iconic designs that defined the era.
Vintage Shoes concludes with a shopping and collecting guide, offering advice on sourcing and caring for vintage shoes, along with a glossary of the most influential shoemakers of the last century. This book is an invaluable resource for lovers of fashion and shoes, as well as a visual delight revealing exquisite and groundbreaking work from the most talented and innovative designers of the twentieth century.
About the Author
Caroline Cox is an international authority on fashion history. Originally an art historian, she moved into fashion theory and history in the 1980s, soon becoming Head of Cultural Studies at the London College of Fashion. She was later headhunted to become the International Trends Consultant at Vidal Sassoon’s Advanced Academy in London. Caroline broadcasts regularly on fashion and beauty culture for the BBC and as a cultural commentator on fashion trends she appears regularly on radio and TV. For her outstanding contribution to Cultural History Caroline was awarded an Honorary Professorship at the University of Arts, London. She is the author of Stiletto, Seduction, The Handbag, and Vintage Shoes
Vintage Fashion Expo
Sept 18 & 19 2010
Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco, Ca. @ 8th and Brannan
Show hours are Sat. Early Buy 9:00am-10:30am. Regular Admission 10:30am-6:00pm. Sun. Regular Admission 11:00am-5:00pm. FREE entrance on Sun. with Sat. ticket purchase. Students free on Sun. with student ID.
Early Buy Admission is $20.00. Regular Admission is $10.00.
Oct 17-18 2010
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
MANHATTAN VINTAGE CLOTHING AND ANTIQUE TEXTILE SHOW AND SALE
Friday, October 8th – 1:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 9th – 11:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
(Between 6th & 7th Aves)
Admission $ 20.00
