Vintage Vogue

Vogue magazine is waaaay beyond 'vintage' being that the mag was first founded in 1892.  The publication didn't really start taking off until around the great depression when it's number of subscriptions began to rise. It wasn't until the 1960's however, that Vogue began to appeal to the youth of that generation as it began focusing more on contemporary fashions and the subject matter became more loose discussing topics such as 'sexuality' which was considered taboo even during that time of the sexual revolution of the free loving 60's.

Vogue magazine has of course adapted to the times, changing with each era and especially gained world wide recognition as a reputable source of 'what's what on the fashion scene' after being taken over by the current editor in chief Anna Wintour in 1988.   Wintour brought a fresh new take on the vintage periodical by incorporating an idea of how the 'common woman' (i.e. not wealthy), could incorporate an air of haute couture into their daily wardrobe with less expensive designer 'looking' pieces.  Before she came on board, the magazine had become stagnant offering the same ol' same old to it's avid readers, month after month.

Ms. Wintour has gained such a reputation in the fashion industry as an unabashed power house that she was nicknamed 'nuclear wintour' by her peers.    Without it being said literally, the character played by Meryl Streep in the 2006 'Devil Wears Prada', about a demanding fashion magazine editor was said to have been likened after her.  It was reported after the film was released that Wintour was not fond of the way she was portrayed regardless of the movies acclaimed success at the box office.

Vogue is so internationally popular that even if Wintour stepped down from her position, it's not likely that it would be going anywhere anytime soon, given the reputable nature it has gained in over a century!  

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Designer Dish on Salvatore Ferragamo

Although he's been gone for over a half a century, Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo will always be known for his outrageous shoe designs, as pictured here with this pair of 1938, stacked, multi color platform sandals that were actually about forty years ahead of their time being that they could have easily be mistaken for styles we've seen worn circa 1970.

At the height of his career, his shoe designs were worn by Hollywood royalty such as Audrey Hepburn and he was considered to be the 'shoemaker to the stars'.  What set him apart from the many other up and coming designer competitors was his ability to custom make a shoe that felt just as good as it looked on the wearer.  He could fashion a shoe to fit any foot, just as well as a tailor could custom a suit.

Ferragamo or rather, the design house of the late Ferragamo has always been considered a family ran business being that it has been handed down from generation to generation and although shoes, belts and bags have always been at the forefront of the store front, around 1980 they began incorporating clothing into their mix of merchandise with their reputable designer label however, shoes will always be their mainstay.  Recently they showcased their 'Women's Resort 2012 Collection' featuring new designs of shoes and bags with a 'geared toward going on a vay kay' vibe & it was said that some notable ladies of Tinseltown made an appearance at the event such as Eva Mendez & Minka Kelly to stake dibs on their select fave pieces...

Given the past rich history of the Ferragamo line of extraordinary shoe designs, I am personally not very hooked on the Resort Collection.  I feel it's a bit muted/tame in comparison to what I've seen from decades ago which is now considered 'Vintage Ferragamo'....

Check back often as Retro Threadz has been known to find Ferragamo's every now and then! 


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Kate and Pippa Middleton: "Sizzler Sisters"?

Pippa Middleton

Hello! magazine reported that Pippa and Kate Middleton have earned themselves a enduring nickname from British society commentators: the "Sizzler Sisters."

The pair have gotten the nickname from Tatler because of their quick rise to the top of the heap of British society, earning them what Hello! dubs "social cachet."

Kate and Pippa Middleton

The reason for Kate's quick climb up the social ladder is obvious: her ongoing romantic relationship with Prince William, whom she met while the two were studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

Kate's sister, Pippa, has also developed her own network of upper-crust social contacts. She dated wealthy JJ Jardine Patterson, heir to a Hong Kong banking fortune, for several years. More recently, her rumored romantic partner has been George Percy, heir to the dukedom of Northumberland.

Kate and Pippa Middleton

Pippa works for a party planning company in London, and was photographed by Hello! with Trudie Styler (wife of Sting) at the Royal Parks charity gala last week.

The sizzling nickname is reportedly not the only one the sisters have garnered in the past. The Daily Mail wrote in 2007 (during William and Kate's brief separation period) that the girls were also called "The Wisteria Sisters" by some -- because "they're highly decorative, terribly fragrant and have a ferocious ability to climb."

Kate, Prince William and Pippa Middleton

Kate and Pippa Middleton

Kate and Pippa Middleton

Kate and Pippa Middleton

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif

 Katrina Kaif the most popular and beautiful actress of Bollywood is into news and gossips now days. Katrina Kaif is one of the bold actress in the Bollywood industry. Now days the Katrina Kaif is into the scandal news with Salman Khan the most dashing actor of the Bollywood industry. So Katrina Kaif is busy with her darling Salman khan and there are some gossips that may Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan get merry in future. If this is so then we congratulate you in advance miss Katrina Kaif.

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif

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Watercolor Floral

There's a new diversion to the common floral print taking over these days as 'water color floral' designs are making a big statement this summer.  Gone is the idea that 'floral prints' are a vintage design of the past or for your granny, as solids are out & vivacious brush stroke hues are in!  Watercolor prints look like something that came straight off of an artists canvas...  Floral is big in Hollywood at the moment, seen here being worn by Cameron Diaz, Heidi Montag and Leslie Mann.

Floral was seen at Prom this year in designs such as this watercolor floral low draped back prom dress...

This watercolor floral bohemian print peasant blouse is ultra feminine paired with a pair of stone washed denim jeans...

  
Floral is everywhere and in every design from bags to shoes and don't think it's going to go away come Winter as it's even being incorporated into colder weather clothing although considered non traditional.

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Graduation 2011

Hey Retro Threadz friends! Just wanted to give props to my nephew Dakota who graduated this year.  He was selected to be his schools Class of 2011 Valedictorian. He delivered the graduation speech flawlessly!  Our city newspaper interviewed him due to the fact that he received straight A's in the core classes that have been made tougher by the new government requirements for graduation.  We came together as a family this weekend to celebrate his accomplishments!  Such a wonderful weekend, hopes yours was just as great! xoxo

 

Linda Morand - MOD Monday

Linda Morand from Long Island, New York, was one of the top fashion models of the mid 60's to mid 70's.  She was was originally discovered by Eileen Ford (Ford Modeling) and graced the pages of Vogue, Glamour & Mademoiselle as well as many international fash mags.  She was considered to be the favorite model of designers Betsey Johnson & Vidal Sassoon and was one of the first ever American models to be booked from New York to work the runway in Paris.

   
She had an uncanny resemblance to Jacqueline Kennedy when she was younger  and even had the opportunity to meet her doppelganger at P.J. Clarke's in Manhattan in 1971.  Her modeling career was more successful in Europe than in the United States as she was the muse to Pierre Cardin, Karl Lagerfeld and Paco Rabanne.  She was well versed in her craft that took her on travels through Paris, Milan, Munich and Barcelona.   She was one of the most photographed models of the MOD era, who was just like her contemporary Twiggy, was an 'it girl' who set the standard of style for her generation...

Her career was short lived and only spanned a duration of one decade as she retired in 1975 to raise a family.  She did however, open a small exclusive modeling school as well as an international photography studio. At present day, the vintage haute couture model spends the majority of her time trying to get a two hour television special off the ground...'The Supermodels Hall Of Fame'

Now in her 70's, Morand could still pass for mid 40's as this once super model, super chick of the 60's is still on top of her game which totally diminishes the usual stereotype of today's supermodels with their eating disorders and heroine chic look and totally gives rise to the old adage that 'they just don't make em' like they used to'!    


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Vintage 60s Black mink fur collar coat - Giveaway

Last week winner for the vintage turquoise pendant necklace is Make do style  thanks so much for entering and please email me at retrothreadz@yahoo.com with shipping arrangements. Congrats and thank you for entering!!!

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As I go through my inventory this evening trying to sort through it all, I've never realized just how many coats I have accumulated. Really, just way to many that I have collected, purchased etc. but the thing about having so many coats is that they are so bulky for storage so I thought this would be a great giveaway! I know it is so hot right now in certain parts of the world and no one is thinking about a coat but the cold weather will be here before a blink of a eye. The giveaways for the coat will be for Domestic but if you are a International reader and would like to enter all I ask is that you pay for shipping as these coats are very heavy. So here we go with tonight's giveaway ***

Vintage 60s Black Wool mink collar Coat

Softest black wool inner lined in black satin
Fully pelted brown mink fur collar
3 over-sized black designed buttons
2 front pockets

MEASUREMENT
Sleeve Measurements - 24"
Bust Measurements - up to 44"
Waist Measurements - free
Hip Measurements - free
Length - 44"

To enter, please comment below & retweet on twitter @retrothreadz for double entry

Good luck & winner will be selected next Sunday July 10th @ 9:00pm Eastern

Hello readers... sorry for the delay in the giveaway but I have been on vacation this week. Tonight's winner for the mink collar coat is ....

Maryanne
oldacquaintances@gmail.com   

thank you all for entering & the new giveaway will be up tomorrow..

Maryanne contact me at retrothreadz@yahoo.com for details

Aishwarya Rai Pregnant 2011

Aishwarya Rai Pregnant 2011

Is Aishwarya Rai Pregnant? Will Aishwarya Rai have a baby in 2011? This was the question of millions of her fans worldwide when Aishwarya Rai celebrated her 37th birthday in October 2010.

But Now it is been confirmed that the Miss World 1994 and Miss Abheshak Bachan, Aishwarya Rai is pregnant and she will have baby bachan this year 2011. So for Aishwarya Rai fans its been a good news that Aishwarya Rai is pregnant and now she is going to be a complete women after her baby birth.

Aishwarya Rai Pregnant 2011

Aishwarya Rai Pregnant 2011

Aishwarya Rai Pregnant 2011

Aishwarya Rai Pregnant 2011

Aishwarya Rai Pregnant 2011

Aishwarya Rai Pregnant 2011

Jessica Alba Hot Bikini Pictures

Jessica Alba Bikini

Jessica Alba is one of the top famous celebrities of the world. Jessica Alba is also famous for her beauty and attraction most of the people want to see her in different styles and some must want to see the Jessica Alba hot and Jessica Alba bikini pictures. So today we are making this post to show you Jessica Alba hot and bikini pictures. So lets have a look and feed us with your comments about this post.

Jessica Alba Bikini

Jessica Alba Bikini

Jessica Alba Bikini

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