Victor Stiebel for Jacqmar, day dress, London, 1947. Striped silk grosgrain, net, and horsehair frill. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Given by Lady Cornwallis. See more in the Vintage Fashion Guld Label Resource vintagefashionguild.org/.../…

The 1920s brought remarkable variety to women's millinery, even within the familiar cloche silhouette. McCord Stewart Museum, Montréal. Hat Resource: vintagefashionguild.org/reso… History of Hats for Women: vintagefashionguild.org/.../…

First published in October 1926, A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh introduced the world to the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood. The book was an immediate success, and its characters have enchanted generations of readers around the world ever since.

From VFG Member Bycinbyhand. 1940s 1950s Pink Tan Velvet Tilt Cloche. etsy.com/shop/bycinbyhand/?e…

From VFG Member DollsnTrolls. Red/Grey/Black Large Format Plaid 50s Car/Swing Coat. etsy.com/shop/dollsntrolls

Orange silk chiffon, elaborate metallic-thread embroidery and sequins, a silver lamé skirt, and a cascade of orange chiffon at the hip. Yteb, evening dress, c. 1926. Philadelphia Museum of Art, gift of Mrs. George S. G. Cavendish, 1952.

This golden pairing from about 1944 brings together a silk jersey evening gown by Phil Macdonald and a silk velvet turban by the celebrated milliner Lilly Daché. You can read more about her in the VFG Label Resource. vintagefashionguild.org/reso… The Museum at FIT

Long celebrated for her personal style, the Countess Jacqueline de Ribes established her own fashion label in 1983. This evening gown comes from her Autumn/Winter 1987–88 collection. VFG Label Resource: vintagefashionguild.org/.../… VFG Fabric Resource: vintagefashionguild.org/reso…

This remarkable 1920s dress comes from VFG member Vintage Runway @vtgrunway Available in Vintage Runway's shop etsy.com/shop/vintagerunway Find out more about VFG Membership here: vintagefashionguild.org/join…

Where does the dress end and the painting begin? The Marchesa Luisa Casati (1881–1957) famously aspired to become a living work of art, and Giovanni Boldini's 1908 portrait suggests she was well on her way. Giovanni Boldini (1842–1931), Luisa Casati, with a Greyhound, 1908.

Around 1800, as fashionable dresses became slimmer and high-waisted, women increasingly turned to small handbags called reticules to carry their personal necessities. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Gift of Miss Marjorie Childs

Cristóbal Balenciaga, evening dress, February 1966. Beige silk crêpe, green machine-made tulle, beads, metal plaques, cotton petals and pink satin sash. Cristóbal Balenciaga Museoa.

The Palais Galliera, Museum of Fashion of the City of Paris has the happy privilege of holding this work by the French luxury fashion house of Carven which opened business in 1945 headed by Carmen de Tommaso. She was known as Madame Carven. Thanks to Attire's Mind for sharing.

Dolly Parton: A Diamond in a Rhinestone World The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of October 12, 2026 With her towering blonde hair, sky-high heels and unapologetically flamboyant style, Dolly Parton created one of the most instantly recognizable looks.. forums.vintagefashionguild.o…

Pale green and silver evening gown was designed by Alexander McQueen for Givenchy's Fall/Winter 1999 haute couture collection. The collection drew inspiration from Paul Delaroche's 1833 painting The Execution of Lady Jane Grey. The Museum at FIT

It’s always exciting to find the perfect item of vintage clothing, and the perfect vintage accessory. This is a sampling of the newest vintage fashion items in our members’ shops. Stop by our forums for more fresh vintage picks. forums.vintagefashionguild.o…

This 1938 Elsa Schiaparelli cape is in the collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris . collections.madparis.fr/.../… The online catalog doesn't identify the materials used. We'd love to know more about how it was made. Can any of our textile experts help?

For today's vintage fashion inspiration, we're visiting the shop of VFG member Italian Dressing, who has this Jean-Louis Scherrer Boutique cocktail dress from the late 80s. Discover more about Scherrer in the VFG Label Resource vintagefashionguild.org/.../… etsy.com/shop/ItalianDressin…

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On October 5, 1961, Breakfast at Tiffany’s opened in theaters. Sixty-five years later, Holly Golightly’s wardrobe still conjures a particular New York fantasy: glamorous, playful, and always a little unpredictable. Find more in our forums: forums.vintagefashionguild.o…