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A Summer Straw Cloche for Mom

A Summer Straw Cloche for Mom

I've been on a hatmaking binge, ever since I refashioned my black straw Gatsby hat. No hat in my house is safe now. Even the moth-eaten hat husks waiting to...
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Tagged: 1920s Hats
Orientalism in 1920s Fashion

Orientalism in 1920s Fashion

Orientalism was a big trend in 1920s Western fashion, taking design for textiles, silhouette, even makeup, from Japan, China, Russia, India, and the Middle East. I noticed that Miss Fisher...
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My First Miss Fisher Outfit

My First Miss Fisher Outfit

Last month I wrote about my love obsession with Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, and of course Miss Fisher's fashion. While the show is set in 1929, most of what Miss...
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FlapperHacks: Retro-cycling a Hat and Dress for Gatsby 2015

FlapperHacks: Retro-cycling a Hat and Dress for Gatsby 2015

As all you modern Flappers will know, original 1920s clothing can be hard to find and scary to wear (don't sweat on it!), so it behooves us to collect our...
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Miss Fisher's Fabulous Fashion

Miss Fisher's Fabulous Fashion

I'm *deep* in Costume College prep fog, but I have been winding down my nights watching Season 2 of "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries," an Australian series that is everything you...
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Introducing Royal Vintage Shoes - Shoes for 1920s through 1940s

Introducing Royal Vintage Shoes - Shoes for 1920s through 1940s

For the past few years I've been running a historical footwear company called American Duchess. We make a lot of really old fashioned shoes, all the way back to the...
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A Basic 1920s Frock

A Basic 1920s Frock

"Frock" is exactly what I should call this dress, even though I don't really like the word. I found this -frock- on Etsy for an excellent price, and was so...
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Tagged: 1920s Vintage
Early 1920s Tabard Gown - a Wonderful Gift!

Early 1920s Tabard Gown - a Wonderful Gift!

Last week I received a surprise in the mail from The Lady of Portland House. I couldn't believe what I pulled out of the box - an utterly stunning cut...
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Tagged: 1920s Vintage
I. Miller & Sons - Shoes for Movie Stars, Chorus Girls, and You.

I. Miller & Sons - Shoes for Movie Stars, Chorus Girls, and You.

There are a few names in the history of footwear that conjure up instant praise and awe. You may know a few - Pietro Yantorny, Roger Vivier, and I. Miller....
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1920s Flashy Dancing Shoes

1920s Flashy Dancing Shoes

Shiny shiny was big in the 1920s. Legs and shoes were on display more than ever, with flashy footwear being all the rage for an evening of vigorous dancing. Style...
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Tagged: 1920s Shoes
PRE-ORDER Exclusive #3 - "Cicero" 1920s Pumps

PRE-ORDER Exclusive #3 - "Cicero" 1920s Pumps

These days we modernes can be pretty reserved with our shoes, but back in the 1920s, the flashier the better. Legs were on show and dancing was all the rage,...
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Tagged: 1920s Shoes
Cycle 3 Exclusive - Vote for Colors!

Cycle 3 Exclusive - Vote for Colors!

We've gotten a bit bogged down with the various holidays worldwide, but we're gearing up for production to start again, so it's time for another Exclusive! The winner of the...
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Tagged: 1920s 1930s Shoes