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No, she's in New York, just a few blocks from Laura, actually!

Bonnie, many thanks.

And a big thanks to you, Laura. Magda just called, all excited because she got your card!

Just a quick reminder. Please join in with the kind people who have sent cards thus far. Thanks, Lizzie

I have found that in times when our world seems to be completely messed up, it helps to perform a small act of kindness. . You might recognize Oscar de la Renta on the right, but who is the woman with him? You may not know her name - Magda Makkay - but chances are you have seen her work. She...

I've been writing about Susie Zuzek for years. https://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2019/12/04/update-on-key-west-hand-print-fabrics/ https://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/key-west-hand-prints-when-it-looks-like-a-lilly-but-its-not/...

Very early 1970s.

Yes, late 1950s, or possibly into the early 60s.

This pattern is called "Drunkard's Path". Do not ask me how I knew this!

crazy chicken

I love Bande à Part. Also, check out Dress-Fancy by Ben Wild and Lucy Clayton, Pre-loved Podcast, and Fashion History with American Duchess.

I'll go with 1960s. Great jacket!

Some things are just worth paying more for. There used to be a Pendleton factory outlet near me (I cried when it closed) and I have three of the blankets bought on sale there. I agree with everything you've said about them. PS: Yours is stunning!

1920s.

This is a puzzler! The style and fabric say late 1930s, but the label and the bra structure say 50s. There was a return to wool suits in the mid 50s, especially by people like Rudi Gernreich and Claire McCardell, and Jantzen did a throwback wool line in 1960. I'd not bet on it, especially...