Vintage 50s Christian Dior couture on auction. One for the wish list.

Only 2 hours to go and reserve has yet to be met on Ebay for this classic vintage 50s Christian Dior LBD. Am keenly waiting to see what it finally goes for and if it does reach reserve will be very envious of it's new owner. Currently bidding has reached US$1525. Will let you know what it finally reaches.

Just love these video clips on Dior's fabulous 'New Look'

On the subject of the stunning New Look created by Christian Dior I have found a couple of interesting video clips on UTube.
I had to upload the one in German below because the dresses featured are simply outstanding.

WOW! New arrival

Christian Dior certainly knew what he was doing when he first designed the famous 'New Look' shape in 1947 and I just think this gorgeous sequinned dress by Bernetti of New York is a great example. I have just listed it on my website www.vintageclothing.com.au

Sequins are everywhere

I have just put this wonderful vintage 80's Oleg Cassini (famous American fashion designer and close friend of Grace Kelly) dress on my website www.vintageclothing.com.au (50s to 80s page 4) and wanted to share it with my fellow blog followers. I am seeing sequins everywhere at the moment and think this one would be a complete knockout. Just love the colour too.

What were they thinking at Vogue Australia?

It was with much anticipation I bought the September edition of Vogue Australia Celebrating 50 Years of Vogue. Sadly it didn't take long to be disappointed. I think they must have completely lost the plot with their leading fashion spread titled Come As You Are. When does a double page spread of a close-up of two topless models constitute fashion and style. Their was a hint at the top of the page of a feathered headpiece by Ann Demeulemeester worn by one of the models. Sorry I will be looking to other mags for my style and fashion inspiration in future. Would love to hear from anyone who has seen the latest mag and what they think.

Wonderful new arrivals

These 3 gorgeous dresses have just arrived and will be uploaded onto my site www.vintageclothing.com.au for sale very soon.

I just love the extra panels sewn onto the back of the divine green dress. 

How to Marry a Millionaire is a must-watch for fashion lovers

I just watched the wonderful How to Marry a Millionaire for the umpteenth time today and still can't get over the amazing wedding dress Lauren Bacall wears near the end of the movie. I searched the net to find out what I could about it and the other incredibly gorgeous outfits worn by Munroe, Grable and Bacall in the show. I found one photo only of the wedding dress but did research the costume designer, Charles Le Maire. He won quite a few Oscars for his amazing designs. He also was instrumental in convincing the Academy of Motion Picture Arts to set up an Oscar category for costume design.