Pantone’s Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid ~ VFG Fashion Parade for the week of February 17th

[thespectrum]

Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2014: Radiant Orchid

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, described the hue as “an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones” that “inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health.” And in vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry, radiant orchid is even a greater joy!

January 1944, John Rawlings photo

 

[thespectrum]

Vintage 60s Corocraft Earrings Purple Faceted Glass

 

[pinky-a-gogo]

Deadstock Emilio Borghese w/ wild orchid trim


early heart brooch


Earl Moran pin up blotter

 

[carla rey]

80's Gottex swimsuit

80's Anne Klein Radiant Orchid satin opera gloves

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

1960s Silk Sheath Dress Radiant Orchid Stripes



1950s Rhinestone Brooch - Radiant Orchid and Violet

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

Vintage 70s Trapeze Hippie Dress
Edit: above now sold!



Vintage 70s Hippie Dress M by Treacy Lowe

 

[denisebrain]

Emma Domb in radiant orchid:


Oh, also this Mr. Herbert hat with its orchid satin ribbon layered over a red velvet ribbon:


Remembered another, this 1940s rayon dress with swallows and hearts:

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

Oh Maggie you look spectacular!

 

[denisebrain]

Aww shucks.

 

[Vinclothes]

NEW 1960 Lane Bryant Wool 3/4 Coat & Skirt 2-410 18/20

 

[cmpollack]

Wow, so many lovely things above in this sensational color!

Kramer Pink & Purple Givre Rhinestone Brooch & Earring Demi

1970s Geoffrey Beene Embroidered Chiffon Gown w/Matching Stole

 

[Marzilli_Vintage]

14K Gold Cocktail Ring With 12 Carat Oval Pink Lab Sapphire

14K Cocktail Ring With Striking Pink Cross-Cut Lab Sapphire

14K Gold 10 Carat Pink Lab Sapphire Cocktail Ring Size 9 1/2

 

[vivavintageclothing]

Adele Simpson 1960s silk scarf large rectangular bright floral print


Vintage 80s handbag clutch fuchsia suede with gold screen print


1960s necklace Venetian glass beads 2 strand pink & lilac


Purple glass beads & pearls 1960s bib necklace & chandelier earrings set


Purple 1960s vintage bowling shirt mens size L

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

1950s lavender purple pleated pillbox hat. From Another Time Vintage Apparel

 

[Pinkcoke]

1960's Nos Cizec Italian all leather pumps:

late 1960's / early 1970's Nos Lotus suede boots:


1980s 'Le Dance' glittered purple satin stilettos:

 

[EndlessAlley]

1950s Floral Taffeta Dress by J. Harlan Originals

 

[PersonalPursuits]

Painterly Pastels Vintage 60s Spring Floral Dress S

 

[denisebrain]

Yay, Hi Maxine!!

 

[Better Dresses Vintage]

50s/60s Radian Orchid Chiffon Over Purple Floral Party Dress:

70s Maxi Party Dress:

70s Flutter-Sleeve Dress:

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

1940s Jacques Fath Reproduction of Original Paris Velour Hat With Rose Detail
Available at My Vintage Clothes Line on Ruby Lane
http://www.rubylane.com/item/659654-436/1940s-Jacques-Fath-Reproduction-Original