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Vintage Inspirations- Fall 2017: All Buttoned Up ~ VFG Fashion Parade for the week of September 18th

Discussion in 'PUBLIC VFG Fashion Parades' started by carla rey, Sep 17, 2017.

  1. carla rey

    carla rey VFG Member

    This Fall, several designers are featuring buttons as more than just a simple fastener. As seen here in designs by Adeam, rows of buttons can be both functional and fabulous!

    Many vintage garments include special buttons that are unique in material or placement, from the single giant button used to close a 1940s swing coat, to the rows of tiny, covered buttons adorning an elegant evening gown. Fancy fasteners of metal, glass, rhinestones, wood, etc. make many vintage pieces extra special.

    For this VI, include your best beautifully buttoned garments--carded or loose vintage buttons are welcome, too. Line up button-trimmed pieces like coats, jackets and separates (including menswear), evening wear and accessories like hats and shoes, that are all buttoned up!

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    Modern photo credits: both by Adeam, fall/winter 2017, from elle.com
     
    Last edited: Sep 18, 2017
  2. thespectrum

    thespectrum VFG Member Staff Member

    From my sold archives:

    1930s Bakelite buckle and buttons on original card
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    1950s button novelty print silk scarf
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  3. thespectrum

    thespectrum VFG Member Staff Member

  4. The Vintage Merchant

    The Vintage Merchant Administrator Staff Member

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  6. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    These are all from my sold archives:

    I just realized this 1940s dress has appeared in three incarnations for me over the past six years or so—
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    1950s red wool dress with plenty o' buttons—
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    50s check jacket with huge dark shell buttons—
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    30s suit with spherical buttons—
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  7. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

  8. Alleycats

    Alleycats VFG Member

  9. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    From my sold archives...

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    1960s mini dress by Peggy Lane with interesting decorative button treatment

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    1910s-20s two-tone vegetable ivory buttons
     
  10. morning-glorious

    morning-glorious VFG Member

  11. The Vintage Merchant

    The Vintage Merchant Administrator Staff Member

  12. From my sold archives.

    Beautiful miniature French Victorian era enameled button
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    Antique 1880s green silk and velvet bustle gown with hidden buttons under the bodice placket.
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    1960s vintage unworn flats with button trim

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    Fun 1960s box purse with big button trim
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    Vintage navy blue 1950s child hat with buttons
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  13. carla rey

    carla rey VFG Member

  14. The Vintage Merchant

    The Vintage Merchant Administrator Staff Member

  15. jazzbug

    jazzbug Alumni

    1940s Rayon Cotton Rope-Nautical or Oversize Pinstripe Suit
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    Last edited: Sep 27, 2017
  16. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Large 1950s NOS statement button

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    Ca. 1960s teal blue washable plastic buttons La Petite by Lansing

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    Ca. 1950s grey domed plastic buttons
     

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