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vintage 70s cream bohemian sundress w/shawl

vintage 60s Tapestry Go-Go Boots / Handbag Set

 

 

Vintage 1930s amethyst / hematite ring heirloom

vintage 1940s Lucite prim bracelet

 

vintage 70s Cabaret Platform heels

vintage 80s Zarelli Red Cropped Leather Batwing Jacket

 

vintage 80s black lace tunic

 

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Hive Jive

It was called 'the bouffant, the up-do & the B52', but the beehive that originated in Chicago in 1960 was the true definition of the 'big hair' fad that caught on like wild fire and gained world wide appeal.  The overly back combed, overly aqua netted style, was named the 'beehive' because it actually looks like a hive, or a nest of some sorts.  It's been said that part of the allure of the style is that it added the illusion of height to the wearer.  I know the history of the hive first hand as my mother who grew up in that era told me she sported the style when she was 16.  She said..."The higher the hive, the cooler you were considered to be".  The first girl group to get on board with this style was 'The Ronettes' but the trend lasted through to the late 70's with the emergence of the pop culture iconic group 'The B52's', as band members Kate Pierson & Cindy Wilson rocked their own retro version of the boof.

Well into the 80's it continued to trail blaze & continued to be re-popularized, especially after the cult John Waters film, 'Hair Spray' starring drag queen Divine & Ricky Lake was released, & over dramatized the 'do' to the hilt! & it made it's way back again with a re do of the popular movie from the same script starring John Travolta in drag & newcomer Nikki Blonsky in 2007.

In 2006, Amy Whinehouse stepped on the music scene with her signature style which was soon to be emulated by her female followers.  Her hair was what she was known for aside from her amazing other worldly vocal abilities. It was stated that her poof measured close to a half of a foot high!  In her whole career regardless of her state of being, you never saw her minus the hair-do.  She was quoted as saying ...  "My hair is always on point, even if the rest of me is really naff." 

This vintage hairstyle just seems to keep evolving but has definitely come along way from it's beginnings when it was originally created by Margaret Vinci Heldt, winner of the 1954 National Coiffure Championship.

This variation of the style won an award at a British hairstyling competition in 2010 which is sheer proof that in years to come we're just going to keep seeing the style moving into new and exciting directions!

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Summer Time & Vintage Bicycles

credit: Shannon-Lynn-Photography

Retro 60s throw back

Vintage 60s floral metallic Go-Go dress - in the shop

Vintage 60s white corset Go-Go boots - estate sale

The Summer Of Love - June 1967

Forty four years ago, in June of 1967, over 100,000 people migrated to the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco in what was known as a 'hippie rebellion'.  Many young people traveled from across the world to be a part of this event which promised them the opportunity to cast off social conservatism & experiment openly without reprecussions, basically in the areas of psychotropics, free love (i.e. promiscuous sex) and of course rock n' roll!  There was no formal advertisement for this gathering, it all came together by word of mouth that spanned a huge distance and diversity of individuals.  The most positive thing that arose from this was the idea of 'unity, love & acceptance' for all of humanity...That's the part I like best! 

I know some of the history of 'The Summer Of Love' first hand because of my now reformed, once die hard hippie, Uncle Noel who said it was given the name to offset the negative impression the media was pushing for, of it being a drug infused, hairy hippie orgy.  Of course, for all intents and purposes it pretty much was exactly just that, no matter how much they attempted to sugar coat it!...   

A fashion trend arose from this decade called 'bohemian' which is a combination of the anything goes style of the hippie movement sprinkled with a little bit of nomad and topped off with a pinch of free spirited gypsy.  This vintage style will never be out of style as it has lasted the span of four decades having not changed very much from the beginning of its origin.  The allure is that the wearer does not conform to the norms of fashion or society for that matter and in turn to some extent becomes a 'rebel'... Boho-Chic entails everything colorful, flowing, comfortable & can even incorporate mix matched prints into style choices.  It's the same now as it was then and is absolutely one of the most simple trends to keep up with because it never really changes...

Of all the eras of clothing I personally find appealing, I'm all about the Mod early 60's thru to the late vintage Hippie 60's to early 70's because of the non-comformity of the fashions.  What is your favorite style era?


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Vintage 60s Scarlet red Wool Coat ~ Giveaway

This week's giveaway ending July 24th ~ Good luck

Vintage 60s Scarlet red Wool Coat

Vintage red warm wool coat
Mandarin collar
2 front pockets

 lined in red silk

Labeled : Mackintosh
Excellent clean condition

MEASUREMENT
Sleeve Measurements - 23"
Bust Measurements - up to 40"
Waist Measurements - free
Length - 42" 

This week's giveaway 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 this coat is rather heavy.

To enter, please comment below & retweet on twitter @retrothreadz for double entry & or facebook for triple entries

Good luck & winner will be selected next Sunday July 24th @ 9:00pm Eastern

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Good evening ladies & are you ready for tonight's winner? I hope you are as excited as as I am to announce who get's to have this gorgeous red coat...

So the ballots are in ;-) & tonight's winner is ....


Sissy

Congratulations Sissy I know you will love this stunning coat as I am sure it will be even more stunning with your fur collar. Would love to see some photos ;-) contact me through my email retrothreadz@yahoo.com
for shipping details.

Thank you everyone for entering this weeks giveaway & stay tuned next weeks giveaway will be up in a few moments.. 

Fashion In Film Friday - 'The Seven Year Itch'

Who doesn't remember the classic 1955 film...'The Seven Year Itch' starring Marilyn Monroe & Tom Ewell about a married man who was becoming disinterested with his marriage and entertains the idea of straying outside of it?  'The Seven Year Itch' is a term that has been used by psychologists for decades to define the decline of monogamous relationships after seven years.  The movie was nearly prohibited from being released due to the sensitive nature of the story line that proposed the idea of adultery. Weren't those the good old days when 'less was more'?

This is the flick that made the white halter dress and Marilyn a sensation.  The infamous photograph of her standing on the air vent while her dress was being blown to reveal her undergarments is still one of the most recognizable even fifty years later.  The dress just like Marilyn, is a timeless icon.  The man behind the dress making was a much sought after designer of that time, William Travilla.  It was said that his best work was the white halter dress he put together for Monroe.  The flattering a-line skirt, the deep v-neckline bodice and the lightweight fabric he selected for the ease of movement was simply beautiful.  He chose the color white because it's associated with innocence.  After the filming was over Marilyn was quoted as stating ... "Billy Dear, please dress me forever.  I love you, Marilyn."

This vintage dress was popular fifty years ago and I'm sure it will be just as popular fifty years from now as to this day, women are still in search of the perfect 'Marilyn Monroe style dress' just like the one she wore in 'The Seven Year Itch'... 

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Fabric Chat - The Return Of Chambray

Chambray is referred to as the 'old faithful' of fabrics.  It's been used for years to make men's work shirts but has gone from rugged to refined.  If you're not familiar with the characteristics of Chambray, here's the scoop.  Chambray is a fine lightweight fabric designed from cotton, woven with white threads across a colored warp. It can either be loom woven or combed & the weave can either be plain or dobby meaning having a 'raised' geometric pattern.  It has the feel of a linen finish.  I love that look, however, I don't care so much for the fact that it wrinkles easily.


Stars in Chambray: Carrie Underwood in a tiered chambray mini, Blake Lively in a chambray shirt dress...
The fabric once thought of as 'for men only', has become completely versatile on the feminine fashion front as we are seeing everything from flouncy tops, skirts, cargo pants and so much more!

    

Often once popular with women as the fabric of the 'boyfriend shirt', it has evolved into a wide spectrum of fashion fare and there's a long vintage history with the fabric, as chambray goes way back even to the days of our girl Marilyn...

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Mod Marina

I love nothing more than to see customers appreciate their purchase with appreciation photos but my lovely customer Marina takes the cake with her amazing photography! Isn't she lovely?!?!?!

sneak peak July 13th preview

Hi there luvs, how are you all doing? I've been pretty busy here at the stomping grounds of R/T never a dull moment around here. I was on vacation last week, did quite a bit of traveling for the shop, visiting family, & spent a few days in Ohio at Cedar Point! Next month we will be traveling to Vegas.. first timer here.. any tips?  Hope everyone is enjoying some hot fun, oh & yes I can't forget my lovely Sheila's.. sorry!
I know it is cold for you right now *just checked looking around 50s all week*
This is going to be a brief blah-blah-blah update & a shop preview. Here are a few of the new loves that will be added to the shop tomorrow!! And ... New giveaway this Sunday. Stay tuned.. xo