Early 1970's Fashion Illustrations: Styles and Silhouettes

Simplcity Sewing Patterns, Spring, 1972 These simple line drawings were probably drawn using strong black India ink and a quill pen or Rapid...

Bonnie Cashin: Brass Twist Locks

This 1970's kid skin leather short coat by Bonnie Cashin sports her signature twist locks that she adapted from canvas boat fastenings i...

1972: Prom and Party Styles

The two Simplicity patterns shown here date from Spring, 1972 and include textile swatches suggested for each pattern style. Simplicity 9725...

Spring 1972: 40 Years Ago, Sportswear Patterns and Fabric

Forty years ago, Simplicity pattern company produced a guide to Spring 1972 teen fashions along with textiles suitable for each pattern. Th...

Mad about PLAID

Fall is a great time to re-discover how fun plaids and checks can be. These vintage fabrics have the kind of color that will make up into t...

Featuring a 1970's Dress, "Jerry Silverman" label

JERRY SILVERMAN by SAULINO The designer label "Jerry Silverman" showcased wrap dresses during the 1970's that were trimmed wit...

Pantone Honeysuckle: The Color for Spring

'Honeysuckle' is the name Pantone color services has given this warm, dark pink, their color choice for 2011. Now that we are seei...

Green Garden Party: Vintage Fashion

Etsy treasury This neat collection of green-ness is a treasury up on Etsy this week called Green Garden Party. It's a cool, crisp way ...

VINTAGE VALENTINE: Vintage Fashion sees RED

1980's Satin and Lace Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to bring out the best: romantic dresses and yummie reds. We have here ...

Vintage 1970's Long Dresses, go for the MAXI look

When is a long dress not glamorous? One of the best eras for full length in the 20th century was during the 1970's when hemlines fell. ...

Vintage Dresses: Cool ideas for Sun & Summer

Icey, cool, floating softly, Dresses of summer, come winter we'll dream about them... These can be yours now at /shop.php?user_id=621553...