The New Fall Coat 2013

The boxy long coat is one of the new shapes for Fall 2013 outerwear, according to Harper's Bazaar Magazine.  Stella McCartney shows the dad's overcoat trend with a dark blue pinstripe double breasted version as well as a pale gray double breasted coat below.

Get the look for much less than Stella McCartney's gorgeous coats, with this 1970's vintage wool tweed coat with a black velvet collar, at Inspiration Vintage, priced at only $62.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/166352691

80's and 90's Designer Eva Chun

Known as fashion designer, Eva Chun, Eva was born in Seoul, South Korea. At the age of 11, she was chosen by two great masters of Korean traditional watercolor, Byun Kwan Sik and Kim Eun Ho, as their protégé. But her training as a great artist was abruptly stopped as she had to come to the United States with her family. During her college years, she started to work for film production companies. But her true passion was art so she enrolled at the Otis Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles.

At Otis, Eva put together a small collection of simple evening dresses and tailored suits and showed it to a buyer for Neiman Marcus. The buyer placed a sizeable order and that started her fashion company from her living room. As her collection received great reviews and high demand, she soon followed by opening a showroom and a manufacturing company. As her collection gained international success, selling to Bergdorf, Barney’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and many specialty boutiques in major cities around the world, Eva opened her flagship showroom in 550 Seventh Avenue in New York.  Eva Chun's clothes, priced from about $700 to $3,000.

Within a few years, she joined CFDA in 1991 and was touted as ‘one of the top five young designers in America’ by Bernadine Morris, fashion editor of The New York Times. Her designs have also appeared in numerous issues of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, the cover of Vanity Fair, as well as on the covers of Women’s Wear Daily. Many of her designs were photographed by eminent photographers like Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts. She was also a favorite designer to celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Sharon Stone and Angelica Houston to name a few.

While her career was flourishing in New York City, she met collector, designer and restaurateur (Tribeca, Mr. Chow , Michael Chow. They married in 1992.  Two years later, Eva left Seventh Avenue behind to have a child.

Since then with her husband, Michael, Eva has been collaborating on everything from expanding their business, to designing and collecting. Eva also serves on the Board of Trustees at the Los Angeles County Museum where she has founded and co-chairs an annual ‘Art + Film’ gala with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Although Eva’s been busy doing numerous endeavors, she continues to be very much in the fashion world and plans to return to work as a designer.

This gorgeous 80's dress by Eva Chun is available at Inspiration Vintage.
 https://www.etsy.com/listing/95959353

Eva Chun Dress $150
Photography by Alfa Image Photography

More Lace Noir

And back to the lace noir trend.  Gucci is offering this gorgeous lace fern long sleeve dress for fall.  It is priced at $3000.  I would love to own this dress, but it is not in my budget unfortunately!

Gucci $3000

This vintage dress by Tadashi doesn't have the detail and craftsmanship that the Gucci piece does, but it does have a similar look.  The dress has a slit up the side, as the Gucci dress does.  Shorten the dress and you have the look for a much affordable cost.  Priced at $85 from Inspiration Vintage at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/150788459

Tadashi $85

Rocker Chic

 Rocker Chic is back.  It comes and goes, but is going strong for fall 2013.  Jackets, pants, shoes and dresses in black leather.  For only $46, you can make it your own with the vintage 80's I. Magnin black leather skirt below.  At Inspiration Vintage. https://www.etsy.com/listing/157763971

Vintage I Magnin black leather skirt $46

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157763971

Lace Noir Trend Alert

Lace Noir is one of the top trends for fall for both day and night.  It was shown on all the runways, including Gucci, Cavalli and Versace.  Even black lace shoes and handbags are the must have items for fall. Get the look for less with the vintage 90's Moda International Victoria's Secret Dress on the bottom for only $38.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157714620

Diane Von Furstenberg Larita Lace Dress $325

Tadashi Shoji V-Neck Lace Sleeve Cocktail Dress $350

Oscar De La Renta Lace Mesh Ankle Boot $845

Kalinka Glitter Lace Cocktail Dress $1600

Jimmy Choo Alia Pointed Toe Pump $695

Vintage Moda International Black Lace Dress $38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157714620

Sophisticated Houndstooth Trend Alert

August 2013 Harper's Bazaar magazine is showing "sophisticated houndstooth" as a fall trend.  It is showing up in shoes, handbags and ready to wear. 

Stay on top of this fall trend at a price you can afford.  The vintage 1980's Oscar De La Renta wool jacket below has a leather collar.  Wear with leggings and boots for fall, for a chic look. Priced at only $49!

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/128389287 

 Oscar De La Renta Wool Blazer $49

ART Jewelry

Arthur Pepper was in business from the late 1940's making jewelry signed Mode Art, and later, ART(c). The company became popular during the 1960's when they produced interpretations of ethnic Asian figural fashion jewelry, Egyptian revival large metal pectorals, Maltese crosses, and an entire line of jewelry with small enameled flowers. ART is a very collectible line and it's value will only increase with time.

In the August 2013 issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine, there is a Bottega Veneta bracelet that is a similar style for $5250 (shown on the left in photo below) to a bracelet by ART (shown on the right). Now of course, the bracelet is gorgeous, but who could afford it! Get the look for less with this Art bracelet.


The ART bracelet on the right has nine chains of varying size. The bracelet is signed on both ends of the bracelet. Clasp closure.    https://www.etsy.com/listing/156566892

Bottega Veneta bracelet on left.  $5250  ART bracelet on right. $18

Don Loper Beverly Hills

Don Loper was based in Hollywood from the 1930s to the 1960s. He designed costumes for several films and designed the outfits Gracie Allen wore on the Burns and Allen Show in the 1950's. Don Loper appeared as himself on the I Love Lucy show, when Lucy went to his exclusive boutique to purchase a dress.  She tried to convince Ricky that she needed a Don Loper dress to fit in with the Hollywood crowd. This episode of I Love Lucy starts with Lucy and Ethel going to the stylish [and very expensive!] Don Loper Salon. Lucy only has a $100 to spend on a new dress and has no idea that nothing there costs less than $500.

This vintage 1950's kelly green Don Loper Beverly Hills boxy jacket has fabric covered button closure on the front.  Flap pockets on the lower front.  Fully lined.  The collar is hand stitched onto the jacket.  Collectors item! 
  https://www.etsy.com/listing/154667068

Don Loper Beverly Hills 1950's vintage jacket $69

Mary McFadden Kaftan

Kaftans are one of the earliest forms of fashion, going back to the 14th century.  They became a part of the hippie fashion culture of the 60's and 70's, but have had a resurgence this year.  It takes a bold personality to wear them....not for the meek and shy! 

Roberto Cavalli did fabulous kaftans in his spring/summer 2013 collection. They are works of art with gorgeous colors and flowy lines.

Just Cavalli 2013

 This vintage Mary McFadden kaftan is from the early 80's.  It still has the original price tags on it. Great for a glamorous island getaway.   No time to travel?  Perfect way to look chic at home on a hot summer day.  Make a dramatic entrance at the pool by wearing it over your swimsuit.  Add a pair of Tori Burch sandals and you are ready to go!

Vintage Mary Mc Fadden $150
https://www.etsy.com/listing/154420733

Trend Alert for Fall 2013: Plaid

With summer here, it is difficult to think about shopping for fall clothing, but within a month or so, the stores will already be putting the summer items on sale and making room for the fall fashions.  

Elle Magazine reported below that one of the big trends of the season, shown on all the runways is plaid.  

Trend Report: Plaid, Etc.

Whether checkered, tartan, or houndstooth, we'll all be marching straight into Fall 2013 with a wardrobe of plaid jackets, dresses, trousers, and more.

Read more: Plaid Runway Fashion Week Fall 2013 - Fall 2013 Fashion Trends - ELLE

This 80's vintage dress by Kasper A.S.L. screams fall, with a high end designer look. The plaid is not too loud, with solid brown knit sleeves and collar.  The dress zips up the back with decorative buttons on the front.  Get this hot look for fall for only $35 at

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154014340

Kasper A.S.L. Dress $35

Double Trouble Apparel

Double Trouble Apparel is for the modern girl that loves the rock n’ roll, retro/pin up style.. Although Double Trouble Apparel is not actually vintage, all of the pieces are vintage inspired.  Store owner Nicole Maino is a graduate of Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and has a great eye for finding these adorable retro looks.

$36.99

This retro inspired pinup crop halter top is perfect paired with high waisted shorts or skirts. Features stretchy fabric, lace up back and side hook closures. Halter strap is adjustable.

Visit the store at:
http://doubletroubleapparel.com/

Bella Starr's Borderline Hat

 1984.  Borderline: Madonna's debut album.  She wore a darling black and white hat with a big black bow.  Bella Starr designer Michelle Palty-Van Hamersveld has created her own version of the hat worn in the music video by Madonna.  All of Bella Starr's vintage style hats are handmade, with many of them created from vintage fabrics, patterns and trims.  Custom orders are available and each of the hats are very limited in number. See this hat and her many other gorgeous millinery designs at:

http://www.bellastarr.com/borderline-hat-p/1980.htm

Madonna in the 1984 Borderline video

Bella Starr's version of the Madonna Borderline hat.  $50        http://www.bellastarr.com/borderline-hat-p/1980.htm

Vintage 1970's I. Magnin Gown

 Where do designers get inspiration for their creations?  Their product development people will sometimes scour vintage stores and purchase items for the designers to recreate, putting a modern spin and their own touches on the item.  Valentino couture gowns run at least $10,000.  The Valentino gowns below are very similar to the vintage I. Magnin cranberry gown.  Price-$58.  Find it at

https://www.etsy.com/listing/97420124

Valentino Fall 2012

Valentino Fall 2012

I. Magnin 1970's

Marion Maged Vintage 80's Silk Color Block Dress

Marion Maged designed high end dresses in the 80's and then she disappeared.  Poof!  Her dresses are rare, since she wasn't around very long.  They were sold in high end stores like I. Magnin and were very pricey.  The color block trend is very big for 2013.  Buying vintage is a great way to get current looks for so much less money.  $46 at Inspiration Vintage.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153141775

Tahari Vintage 90's High Waisted Skirt

The high waisted pencil skirt is back.  It was a trend in the early 90's.  The Gaultier skirt below, on the left, will set you back $640.  Get the look for less with this vintage Tahari deep eggplant colored skirt priced at only $23.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/129610453


 

Vintage Silver Choker Necklace

Vintage costume jewelry was so well made.  The quality cannot be matched today.  Typically signed vintage jewelry is more valuable, but there are many great unsigned pieces as well.  This silver choker style necklace is perfect to wear with a simple black dress.  It is so unique and beautiful, priced at only $16



https://www.etsy.com/listing/150702250.

Assorti for Susan Freis 80's Vintage Boho Gypsy Print Dress

Who didn't show floral dresses on the runway this year? Susan Freis did floral gypsy princess dresses in the 80's.  The dresses sold in high end department stores and boutiques.  Get one of the big trends of 2013.  This dress is featured for only $49.  https://www.etsy.com/listing/151976238