The ivory-laced floral gown that Audrey Hepburn worn in 1954 to receive the “Best Actress” Oscar for the film Roman Holiday is hitting the auction block by the end of the month, expecting to fetch between $64,000-$96,000. The dress was custom designed by famed costume designer Edith Head to resemble the dress she created for Hepburn’s character in the film, Princess Anne. Supposedly, Hepburn named the frock her “lucky dress” after winning the award.

Students modeling a ball gown from 1910 and a dinner suit from the 1920s.

Some wonderful 1950s dresses.

The lovely Margaret Evans.

At young age of eight, Margaret Evans began collecting vintage clothing, accessories, shoes and bags. Recently, the Ceredigion Museum became the benefactor of her collection.

Runway Roundup

Vintage 1930s Apricot Nightgown, Lingerie // Ophelia's Tryst

Vintage 1970s Novelty Blouse Featuring 1920s Baseball // The Fall Classic

Vintage 1950s Brown Deerskin Fringed Leather Jacket – Cowboy, Bohemian // The Ranchlands

Vintage 1970s Asian Floral Shift Dress // My Chinoiserie

Vintage 1960s Little Black Dress – Wedding, Cocktail // Golightly Dress

Added this week to our racks – available in the shop now.

Soap Stardom: L’Aiglon

L’Aiglon was founded in 1919 as part of Philadelphia’s Biberman Brothers, Inc. L’Aiglon’s stylish dresses hit the screen as costumes for the soap opera, The Edge of Night. This 1950s full circle, fit ‘n flare dress is available in the shop now.

A New ‘Type’ of Vintage Art

Artist and London-native Keira Rathbone found a vintage typewriter at a yard sale and used it as her “paintbrush” to create these fabulous works of art. See more of her work here.

Vintage Coat-ure

Vintage 1950s Deco Couture Princess Coat w/ Persian Lamb // Society Hill

Vintage 1950s Velvet Swing Coat w/ Bow Swag // Raspberry Sorbet

Vintage 1960s Ebony Coat with Stand-Up Fur Collar // Billet-Doux

Vintage 1960s Lilli Ann Wool Swing Coat // Toffee Break

From art deco details to voluminous swing style to classic tailored styling…ahhh, they just don’t make ‘em like they used to. Available in the shop now.

Gatsby Old, Gatsby New

Vintage 1920s French Silk Crepe & Lace Appliqué Dress // Gatsby Softly

Fresh spring looks from Ralph Lauren (l) Calvin Klein (r). Photo: Imaxtree

From the dropped waistlines to wispy fringe to boudoir-influenced styling, designers are borrowing from the grandeur of Gatsby and the Jazz Age this spring. Or wear the real thing – this vintage 1920s French Silk Crepe & Lace Appliqué Dress is available in the shop now.

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