Wherever You Are

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Black Sheep-Les Arts Decoratifs Fashion Expo 1990-2000

When I was first starting my business I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Valerie Steele Chief Curator of the Museum at FIT in NYC http://www.valeriesteelefashion.com

She encouraged me to go against the grain of what most vintage dealers were buying and selling and stick with my interest in later designers. 

So with Valerie's blessing I decided to ignore some of the fellow vintage dealers who rolled their eyes or turned up their noses when I told them I was a "vintage dealer" that focused on and loved the 1980s-2000 pieces. I was the black sheep of the vintage world buying and selling pieces that many people didn't consider vintage. I didn't have a crystal ball or the years of experience other dealers had I just bought and sold what I considered to be interesting.

This year in particular I've been very successful focusing on later pieces. More and more museums are incorporating the later pieces into their expos and in the auction world more recent designs have realized some phenominal prices.

 

So if you are like me you might want to visit the History of Fashion Expo dedicated to fashions of 1990-2000

  at Les Arts Decoratifs in Paris.

Nov. 25-May 8, 2011

For more information please visit

http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/english-439/exhibitions/current-events

The above photo is from Les Arts Decoritifs 

Lanvin by Claude Montana 

Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1997

photo by Guy Marineau

Follow Me!

I'm starting my resolutions early this year so the first is to get more organized. 

I'll be using my blog more to keep in touch with vintage lovers and those of you who share my passion for auctions and collectable clothing,

  downsizing my facebook page soon and just keeping it for close friends and family.

If you are not following my blog please sign up for my updates or follow me via twitter jsvintage.

Thanks!

P.S. These great tights do exist. You can find them on etsy

http://www.etsy.com/shop/post?ref=seller_info 

 

3 WISHES- WEST COAST JULIEN'S AUCTION BEVERLY HILLS

 Jimi Hendrix guitar

(I'll never learn how to play but I'm lucky that I have some super talented musicians in my life)

My pick's from Julien's Auctions Beverly Hills, CA. 

I'm taking a break from clothing today in my picks but you will find fashion sketches, costumes and even rock and roll wear at the  Icons and Idols Auction today and tomorrow.

For a full catalog of the Icons and Idols Auction including on line bidding visit

www.julienslive.com

A Wonder Woman Belt Buckle

(Yes I would wear this just in case you are wondering...)

Albert Einstein Head X-rays

(better than a coffee table book and who doesn't need a bit more smarts?)

Who Needs A Matisse? VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

In my spare time I've been reading art books. Call me a nerd but if I'm not looking at clothing I'm looking at art antiques and rare books.

Since I'm just starting the chapter on Matisse this wonderful piece caught my eye.

Lot 1016  

Vivienne Westwood `Nostalgia of Mud' (Buffalo) collection printed cotton jersey toga dress,

Autumn-Winter, 1982-3, World's End labelled,

  cut shorter at the front and with long train-like panel printed in dark brown with Matisse inspired motifs

Estimation

£700-£1000

Much less expensive that a Matisse of course and just think of how great you'll look.

Kerry Taylor Auctions

London, UK

Tuesday Nov. 23

for a full catalog and information on bidding visit

www.kerrytaylorauctions.com

The Perfect Man-TOM FORD

Every woman wants to find the perfect man- gorgeous, rich, a nice smile and of course who loves fashion. 

In my book Tom is one of the few perfect men out there and I was so excited to learn that he will be back on the fashion scene very soon.

Yesterday www.hintmag.com broke the news that Tom Ford will be returning to womens wear. You can read more about it in the December issue of US Vogue. 

And of course because this blog is about vintage I just had to share a blast from the not so distant past of one of my favorite Tom Ford pieces. I sold this navy blue velvet suit by  Tom Ford for Gucci last year. 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York owns the men's version of this in a gorgeous cherry red.

Fall Winter 1996-1997

Tom we missed you! Welcome back!

And the Answer is...Oscar De La Renta

Oscar de la Renta 1989

The previous dress is part of the arhcives at The Museum at FIT, New York

Circa 1984

She's Like a Rainbow: Fashion & Textile History Gallery (Third Rotation)
November 11, 2006 – May 12, 2007

http://fashionmuseum.fitnyc.edu