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    Help me replace my favorite shirt

    I see a blue version in size 3X https://gem.app/product/vintage-river-ridge-trading-co-metallic If you want to set up a search for this specific shirt on gem.app it probably will come up sooner or later: https://gem.app/search?terms=River%20Ridge%20shirt
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    Flower Power: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of April 28, 2025

    70s Black & White Bold Floral Long Dress with Ruffled Neckline by Miss Elliette 50s Red & Pink Floral Border Print on White Cotton Skirt + Blouse 50s Blue White Floral Cotton Dress with Scalloped Neckline by Penney's Brentwood
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    Flower Power: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of April 28, 2025

    Floral patterns have been a staple in fashion for centuries, but it was in the mid-20th century that they truly flourished. Post-World War II, the 1950s saw florals become bolder, reflecting the optimism of the time. By the 1960s, they exploded with the Flower Power movement, where oversized...
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    Can anyone identify anything about this bag please?

    I haven't seen a bag quite like this. What are the little tiles made of? Are they literally tile? You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean the interior of the bags, and to remove dust from the exterior of the bag. Suede can be brushed with a suede brush or rough towel. Suede is not as sturdy as...
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    Animal Magnetism: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of April 21, 2025

    It wasn't RUFF making with all your toad-ally wonderful vintage! Click to view this week's video
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    Nat Lewis for I. Magnin & CO.

    Great find! I found these advertisements from 1933. One of our members runs the Vintage Purse Museum website, and she writes about bag designers, including Nat Lewis. https://vintagepursegallery.blogspot.com/2024/07/special-post-nat-lewis-purses-inc-and.html
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    Buttons

    I have seen this type called a halo shank covered button. I couldn't quite tell if you are looking for a source of the covered buttons themselves or the form on which to create buttons. I see https://harlequin-uk.com/product-category/covered-buttons/ It looks like they cover buttons with your...
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    Fresh Vintage - April 17 - April 23

    40s Butter Yellow Rayon Gabardine Skirt I am including this somewhat flawed blouse as an extra with purchase of the skirt
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    Buttons

    I just know of them being called covered buttons. Can you show a photo of what you are looking for?
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    Animal Magnetism: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of April 21, 2025

    Those are great handkerchiefs Amanda! This pack of dogs will be available as a unit a bit later. Vintage Blue Utility Apron with Kitten Appliqué Some previous favorites: 60s giraffe print cotton shift 50s Lady and the Tramp circle skirt Enid Collins "Penny Wise"
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    How to store wool trench coats?

    Some pointers: Don't use wire hangers (I imagine you don't with the weight of these coats!). Keep the coats clean via dry cleaning. Dry cleaning kills pests and removes stains that attract them. Keeping the coats clean is your first line of defense. For winter: Use is a perfect deterrent for...
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    Would love some insight into this vintage label please :)

    That is a really unusual name, which appears to have an alternate spelling, Balfe. Even with that info, I could find nothing about your label. If Nicole @Circa Vintage Clothing is around, she may have some knowledge of this.
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    How to store wool trench coats?

    Donna makes a good point re/ whether moths and other critters are likely where you live. Do you get freezing temperatures? Have you dealt with any insect damage? Do you wear the coats in winter? I have suggestions based on your answers. :)
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    Animal Magnetism: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of April 21, 2025

    Aardvark to Zebra—let me tell you owl about it: This week VFG members use their koala-fications to show you so-fish-ticated and un-frog-ettable fashions. We’re not lion when we say these are shrimp-ly the best. Otter-ly wonderful prints, jewelry and accessories featuring bee-utiful members of...
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    Need help with dating a Betsey Johnson skirt...

    You could tag Betsey Johnson on Instagram. That might get some attention.
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