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This divine original 1950s Pat Hartley dress is one of my absolute favorites. So sad it doesn't fit me as I would be wearing this one in the cooler months. For anyone interested it is approximately an Australian size 10 and is in a tan and black wool or wool blend fabric. Available for sale at vintageclothing.com.au

Where have I seen this dress before?

SOURCE: SOCIALITE


Just love the grey tweed coat dress the Duchess of Cambridge wore to the opening of the Lucien Freud Exhibition at The National Portrail Gallery recently. It was by Joyce Stewart from Jesire (sadly now in liquidation) who sold to high street stores.
As soon as I saw it I was reminded of a genuine vintage 50s dress I sold at vintageclothing.com.au
Have a look at the last 2 photos to see the similarity. It's quite amazing really.

For more great photos and details about Duchess Kate and what she is up to go to hrduchesskate.blogspot.com.au

50s style and elegance

I just love everything about this image taken in 1956. The clothes by various designers including one of my favourites, Mr Mort, are divine and the composition and styling are incredible. What and eye this photographer had.

Kathy's story

Recently I sold the vintage 50s black lace dress by Abe Schrader (above) to a lovely woman called Kathy from the US.
She then wrote to me telling me her story and added the photos of her taken in the first dress.
Here is what she wrote:

Dear Linda,

Thank you for such great service.

You've been fantastic.

I look forward to receiving the dress.

Believe it or not, I have this exact same dress that I bought twenty seven years ago at a vintage store when I was just eighteen years old.

I've included a couple of pictures of it, just for fun.

Boy, do I look young there (I guess because I was). (1984)

You know how it is, twenty seven years ago, but it seems like yesterday.

It's been my absolute favorite dress ever since the moment I first saw it and I've worried about what I'd do if anything ever happened to it.

Now , thanks to you, it's no worries.

Who would have thought I'd find it on the other side of the planet?

The internet is a wonderful thing.

Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate it.

Kathy

I just loved the story and beautiful photos so much I wanted to share it with you once Kathy agreed. The top photo is simply stunning ... so well composed and Kathy has such great composure and elegance. What is interesting also is it is timeless. It could have even been taken in the 50s. Isn't it amazing how a dress can have such an affect.

Just love this photo of Jean Patchett

Thank you Louise over at digsfrocksandbooks.blogspot.com for the great post on the 50s American model Jean Patchett. I just loved this photo so much I had to share it. The way the the photo has been cropped, the divine dress and the mood created when the model is not looking at the camera. Jean Patchett has such an intelligent expression on her face ... very pensive. Would love a blow-up of this one for the wall.

New arrival

I just love this cornflower blue linen vintage late 40s to early 50s dress I have just listed for sale on vintageclothing.com.au

I can see this one at the Spring Racing Carnival with just the right hat, probably in the same lovely shade of blue. Short white gloves would just finish it off. Hope someone thinks the same as I love the idea of these unique dresses from the past being resurrected for a new life.

Almost Melbourne Cup time

With the Melbourne Cup so near I thought I would share this beguiling photo I stumbled across by Frank Horvat taken at Longchamp racetrack in 1958. The model is wearing a stunning hat by Givenchy. Don't the men look elegant too.