Our blog posts have thinned down due to an opera project (The Merry Widow for the KY Opera Association, opening Feb. 17!) and will therefore be sparse for just a while longer. But we just updated the...
Many of our readers are already familiar with my obsession with local dressmaker and manufacturer labels and stores. In a recent large acquisition there were two examples of a well known local dres...
Theres nothing like re-discovering a book long lost on the shelves. Strongs Book of Designs just came back up to the surface, and I have plans for this. Its a great little volume, essentially a sty...
Another now forgotten manufacturer that is somewhat new to us: Jack Sarnoff This Seventh Ave. company received a great deal of press coverage across the country in the 50s and 60s. Founded by Jac...
A fine tradition was revived this year when three fashion history books were found under the tree. A second tradition was also revived - that of my nose buried in a book on Christmas Day. All thre...
1940s or 50s Stewarts Christmas season gift boxes,courtesy As Time Goes By A Very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy Hanukkah to all!We will be back after Christmas, stuffed with turkey a...
I promised a post on our new 1920s and 30s dresses two posts ago. I have been remiss and I apologize. I am behind enough that three of the December additions have already sold. But do not be sad -...
We have been remiss in blogging this December. Time spent with family, on vacation and general holiday activities will do that. Plus dinner preparations yet to come! But I couldnt let the month sli...
I found these last January. In Harmans one room antique store in Bardstown, Ky. Its absolutey crammed with interesting and even odd things. Not all are terribly old, but all are interesting. The kin...
In our largest monthly updates yet, we just added some 31 vintage and antique pieces at Past Perfect Vintage, covering a 140 year span. Not bad, I think. Today lets look at the Victorian and Edward...
We have been to a few of these sales in our time. They are quite the experience, and one I recommend. Getting to see this much quality vintage fashion in one room at one time is exhilarating. Getti...
We certainly added a lot of new inventory to both Past Perfect Vintage and Past Perfect, the Etsy Division this month. I already featured the Victorian through 1930s pieces here, so now its time for ...
From an unknown newspaper, we have this ad for Nanettes gift sweaters in cashmere with lace and passementerie. Ill take two, please. Note that both are available in black, but drawn as light colors...
This month, we were pleased to show so many wonderful pieces from the Victorian through 1930s eras. We featured the early pieces in a previous blog post, so its time for the 1920s - 1930s to get a bi...
A friend who knows I like this sort of thing, just brought me these San Francisco Examiner clippings. Both of these are 1957, and feature early work from James Galanos. Some time ago, we handled a re...
When Mrs. Obama wore a Norell dress recently, many current fashion writers latched onto the phrase "forgotten designer Norman Norell". If someone as successful, respected and honored as Nor...
We have recently been so pleased to be asked to handle a partial de-accession of a private collection. Like many long time collectors, our client is weeding through and focusing in on certain areas...
It would be so easy to write these posts if I just threw theoretical outfits on the mannequin. But the goal here is to show looks I have actually worn in the ‘normal’ world. Not as costumes or for ...
If I had unlimited funds for shopping, which I do not, I would be going to the Couture, Designer & Vintage Clothing, Ethnographic Costume & Arts, Textiles, Lace, Jewelry, Swatch Card, Auct...
We have added so much new inventory, to both Past Perfect Vintage.com and to our Etsy store, I have fallen behind on showcasing it here.So Ill do the quick and condensed version. We added some grea...
I bring you only the latest in fashion. No? Well, be that as it may, I bring you the latest fashions from Godeys Ladys Book of 1870. I was just given these lovely plates this month by a cousin. I don...
These combinations I just put together this month and plan to wear as soon as the weather is cool enough - perhaps this weekend? The colors are perfect for autumn and winter, so I expect to get good ...
Designer du Jour: Halston, AKA Serendipity Now this is one designer who falls within my memory. I wasn’t wearing his clothes, you understand, but I do remember the heyday, if in a foggy way. The th...
I love vintage knitwear. Its been a long journey, due to a life long wool allergy. But I have discovered that with layers like turtlenecks , Ts and camisoles, I can often wear vintage woolens and usu...
It seems harder to find warm weather vintage looks. Perhaps it’s because wool jackets have held up in good condition in greater number than cotton blouses. Certainly,wearable and age appropriate cott...
The September additions to Past Perfect Vintage are all in. And my goodness, theres a lot of new inventory. There are hats, suits, and hair combs, but today, its all about dresses. And a jumpsuit. An...
The 50% off Selected Dresses Sale Continues at Past Perfect!Heres a sample of the selection: All available now at Past Perfect Vintage The Dresses or Past Perfect Vintage The Separates
One of the wisest ways to build a flexible wardrobe is to take advantage of vintage clothing. Vintage garments bring everything to the fashion table: good design and high quality construction at ver...
Starting tonight as soon as we can get the site ready: The Past Perfect Vintage Summer Dress Sale! That will be 50% off Selected Dresses & Separates Sale Ends Sept 27! @ Past Perfect Vinta...
The dream buy for a vintage clothing dealer usually involves one woman’s wonderful wardrobe of clothing spanning the better part of her adult life. If she was a woman of means who was interested in...
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