A Tribute to Vintage Department Stores ~ VFG Fashion Parade for the week of January 19th

1950s Turquoise and Green Check Wool Suit by Bardley SZ S from Byck's, Louisville, KY


Byck's Art Deco Building, now lofts:


1950s Vintage Cashmere Cardigan Sweater in Teal Green by Pringle SZ M from the Joseph Horne Co., Pittsburgh, PA

 

60s Mohair Wrap Coat S in hot pink by Holt Renfrew



60s Hudsons Bay Jacket belted camel mohair car coat L Xl



60s Lounging Dress M L with Hand Embroidered Flowers NWT for Ogilvy's



60s Angora Sweater and Skirt Outfit for Saks Fifth Avenue in blue

 

I love this parade. What a fun idea.

 

Suede lace up skirt from Henri Bendel

 

1940's Saks Fifth Avenue Off Shoulder Silk Evening Gown


1970's Saks Fifth Avenue Emilio Pucci Silk & Rayon Jersey Dress




1970's Jordan Marsh Missoni Two-Piece Silver Metallic Jersey Dress Orange Label


1940's Vintage Blue Silk Satin Evening Gown With Salon De Couture Bonwit Teller Label


1920's House Of Adair Beaded French Silk Dress In Larger Size

 

1960's Plaid Wool Blend Coat With I.Magnin Label


Circa 1930 B. Altman Felt Hat With Bow And Ribbon Trim


1980's Halston For Neiman Marcus Three Piece Wool Skirt Suit


1960's Saks Fifth Avenue Black Satin Evening Bag / Shoulder Bag With Simulated Pearl Clasp


Vintage Lord & Taylor Magenta Lace Blouse

 

The Union in Columbus Ohio (image from the Department Store Museum)
My first job after graduating from The Ohio State University was at The Union in 1974 ~ Alice

1960s wool hopsack coat from The Union Alumni Shop




1970s Kiva LTD Trevira Star Polyester Knit Floral Dress from Neiman - Marcus

 

Late 1920s coat from Joseph Horne Co. in Pittsburg.

 

From departmentstoremuseum.blogspot.com:"Marshall Field & Company was the Grande Dame of Grande Dame American department Stores. Macy’s may have had the larger building, Neiman Marcus had more exclusivity, but Field’s was the standard-bearer for the industry on account of its reputation for quality, its status as a civic institution, and because of its beautiful, iconic store building in Chicago."

Much loved former Chicago department store Marshall Field and Company had various sections on each floor of its State Street location. Each section had its own label, rather like smaller boutique stores within the larger store. For example, Field’s “Sunningdale Shop” specialized in “magnificent casual clothes”, while the exclusive “28 Shop” focused on elegant designer clothing and "The Debutante Room" offered items for stylish, younger ladies.

Early 1960s shirtwaist dress unworn floral print silk white pink 40 bust 29 waist



Georgia Bullock 1950s dress full skirt grey white gingham 40 bust 30 waist



1950s silk blouse scarf neckline steel grey size S to M



1950s Irene Lentz suit honey linen polka dots 36 bust 28 waist



1940s tilt hat doll hat gold feathers wired ring brown felt

 

Meier & Frank, Portland: Proper White 50s Gloves


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Bullocks-Wilshire, Los Angeles (photo from the Jazzbug personal collection): This landmark Art Deco building still survives, though no longer a Department Store, current owner is Southwestern Law School and is in use as their Los Angeles campus. See virtual tour on their website, HERE

 

What a fabulous thread, and thanks for the old photos you are sharing with your gorgeous examples!

Aitken Son & Co. Edwardian Horsehair Braid Hat w/"Bird" Ornament





And a picture of the Hoyt Building, which dry goods store Aitken Son & Co. leased from 1875 to 1912. (Aitken was founded in 1835 and closed a year or so after moving to Fifth Ave, in 1912).


1970s Hanae Mori Butterfly Print Shirt Dress sold at Neiman Marcus' "Trophy Room"



1950s Hattie Carnegie Straw & Net Pillbox for I Magnin

(Hattie Carnegie began selling her designs to I Magnin in 1925!)



1970s Sonia Rykiel Cream Wool Sweater for Henri Bendel

 

60s Psychedelic Saks Silk & Leather Shoes - Vintage Zebra Stripe Rainbow High Heels - Mod Mad Men - Fenton 9.5 AAAA

https://www.etsy.com/listing/186419859/60s-psychedelic-saks-silk-leather-shoes?ref=shop_home_feat_1

70s 80s Italian Fuzzy Wool Plaid Scarf Fringe Muffler - Alexander's - Vintage Italy




https://www.etsy.com/listing/219279147/70s-italian-fuzzy-wool-plaid-scarf?ref=shop_home_active_2

 

1950's pastel mink fur hat from Griffin & Spalding's Model hat room in Nottingham:


1950's navy blue suede court shoes with Swiss lace vamps made by Stacey for Debenham and Freebody (now Debenhams)
UK 6 Eu 39 US 7.5 B:

 

1960s Frank Olive Black Marabou Feather Hat For Neiman Marcus
Available at My Vintage Clothes Line on Ruby Lane
http://www.rubylane.com/item/659654-633/1960s-Frank-Olive-Black-Marabou-Feather





1960s Christian Dior Floral Wide Brim Straw Hat Sold at Robinson's California
Available at My Vintage Clothes Line on Ruby Lane
http://www.rubylane.com/item/659654-425/1960s-Christian-Dior-Floral-Wide-Brim

 

60s Lord & Taylor Vintage Jacket - Tailored Wool - Young New Yorker - 1960s Jacket - Aqua Olive Green - Small


https://www.etsy.com/listing/74727470/60s-lord-taylor-vintage-jacket-tailored?ref=shop_home_active_3

 

Just loved this thread.
Sandy