Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Gray's Lane Spring issue


I am so excited for the new Spring issue of Gray's Lane Magazine featuring the photography of Rachel McGinn. The beautiful photographs are like a breath of  fresh air and there is a feature on one of my favorite textile designers, John Robshaw. Check it out here: http://grayslane.com/2013/03/26/spring-is-here/.

Gray's Lane Magazine cover photographed by Rachel McGinn.

 
John Robshaw textiles photographed by Rachel McGinn.
 

Ladybug Vintage advertisement from Spring issue of Gray's Lane Magazine photographed by Rachel McGinn.



 







Friday, March 22, 2013

S/S 2013 Vintage Inspired Statement Jewelry


I can't get enough of the vintage inspired statement jewelry being shown for Spring/Summer 2013.

Gucci Spring/Summer 2013

The jewelry at Gucci looks very much like the pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s by Miriam Haskell and Tony Duquette.

Gucci Spring/Summer 2013

And I love the long forgotten trend of the necklace matching the earrings!

Gucci Spring/Summer 2013





At Dolce & Gabbana, it's all about statement earrings.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2013

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2013

They seem to be inspired by the look of Carmen Miranda in the 1940s.

Carmen Miranda 1940's
To see more fabulous statement jewelry for S/S 2013, click on the following link for British Vogue: http://www.vogue.co.uk/accessories/news/2013/01/07/spring-summer-2013-trend-showpiece-jewellery/gallery/855918

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

April Trunk Show


Please join Ladybug Vintage for a fun Spring-time accessories show at Julie Watson Style on April 11th and April 12th.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Ebony Fashion Fair at Chicago History Museum

Run, don't walk to see Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair at the Chicago History Museum. The exhibit opens today and showcases just a portion of Ebony Magazine's massive collection of breathtaking vintage couture clothing. The pieces were collected by Eunice Johnson from 1956 until 2006. The collection is unique in that it not only spans a wide range of decades but also designers. Below, I have included photos of some of my favorite pieces.
 
Emanuel Ungaro (France) Fall/Winter 1971-72

Erreuno (Italy) Fall/Winter 2002 - 03
I love the matching hat and boots! 

Erruno (Italy) Fall/Winter 2002 - 03

Laura Biagiotto (Italy) Fall/Winter 2006 - 07


Again, matching boots but this time in fur!
 
Laura Biagiotto (Italy) Fall/Winter 2006 - 07



Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 1988

Jean Patou (France) Fall/Winter 1986 - 87
Emanuel Ungaro (France) Fall/Winter 1971 -72
Givenchy (France) Spring/Summer 1974
Oscar de la Renta Fall/Winter 2002 - 03
Oscar de la Renta Fall/Winter 2002 - 03