If I Had Unlimited Funds for Shopping

 
If I had unlimited funds for shopping, which I do not, I would be going to the  Couture, Designer & Vintage Clothing, Ethnographic Costume & Arts, Textiles, Lace, Jewelry, Swatch Card, Auction in New Hope, PA.this coming Oct 28 -29.  Even without actual unlimited funds, it is awfully tempting. But priorities are what they are. A new hardwood floor in the living room, a car with brakes and a

Two, count 'em Two Vintage Fashion Auctions

For you Lucky Chicagoans: Leslie Hindman has a grand lineup at her Nov. 15 Sale in Chicago.As always, it's a fine lineup starting in the Teens and 1920s, with a heavy emphasis on the second half of the century designers. Leslie Hindman Lot 45: A Norman Norell Blue Silk and Silver Sequin Mermaid Gown,1960s, blue satin sash at waist. Label: Norman Norell.Photo courtesy of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

A Third Sept. Vintage Fashion Auction - Kerry Taylor

John Bates futuristic white gaberdine cotton and silver vinyl ensemble @ Kerry Taylor Auctions It's quite the season for vintage fashion at the big auction houses. I mentioned the Leslie Hindman Auction in Chicago on the 2nd, and the Augusta Auction in Sturbridge, MA on the 10th - and now there's the Kerry Taylor Auction in London. On September 15, Kerry Taylor Auctions will offer the Marit

Two September Vintage Fashion Auctions!

September brings two wonderful vintage clothing and textile auctions. First up will be Leslie Hindman's Vintage Couture and Accessories Auction on Wednesday, September 2 at 3PM at Hindman's gallery at 1338 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL. The catalogue is online and it's a gorgeous assortment of fashion. As usual at this house, the selection is heavy with mid century and later designer labels, but