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

Pantone color of the year 2013

Pantone announced today that the color of the year for 2013 is Emerald.  See below for a look back on some emerald green faves.

Grace Kelly wearing an emerald green Givenchy dress to visit the White House in 1961 (love the hat!).

Velvet 1970's Emilio Pucci dress.

Cartier carved emerald and sapphire brooch c. 1920

Vintage 1970s emerald green Lilly Pulitzer print.

An Emerald City jacket from the 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz. It appeared in the movie when Dorothy and her friends arrive in Emerald City.

Everything Old is New Again: 2012 Pre-Fall Collections

Givenchy 2012 PF

The Pre-Fall 2012 Collections are being shown and once again designers are looking to vintage eras for inspiration. The photo above is a look from Givenchy's Pre-Fall 2012 collection. The designer, Riccardo Tisci said that the collection was influenced by the 1950's silhouettes of Bettie Page as well as 1970s French horseback riding. I love seeing how designers take vintage inspirations and interpret them into something fresh, new, and innovative.

Gearing Up For Halloween!

 Love Audrey in her kitten mask! But most of all I am obsessed with her orange Hubert de Givenchy coat!