Rene Bouche: Fashion Illustration from 1956

It's time to be thinking ahead about the holidays, so I am posting this fashion illustration as a reminder to all of us: plan ahead! Thi...

RBW: Count Rene Bouet-Willaumez, Fashion Illustrations: June 1950

The three fashion illustrations here are editorial drawings from the June 1950 issue of "Vogue" magazine painted by Count Rene Bou...

Gloria Swanson: A 20th century 'New Woman'

Gloria Swanson was an early film actress, born in 1899, she lived through the boom years of the film industry. By today's standards, G...

Mad Men Era: Green Silk Cocktail Coat

Vintage fashion from the late 1950's or early 1960's can be created in silhouettes that stop traffic. Mad Men style, it's somet...

Vintage Fashion: 1950's Shelf Bust

The shelf bust in vintage fashion is always a fun style to see. It is nearly daring, a bit outrageous, and always eye-catching. A recent b...

1950's Dress: Cute Cotton with Full Skirt

This wonderful dress from the 1950's was recently featured in a great line up of 50's dresses on Kellyssima blog. Thanks Kelly fo...