Global Reach Fashion has had a global reach for a long time – just think of silk from China being worn by Roman Emperors. And it's not only materials, but also styles, shapes and motifs from the far reaches of the world that have been adopted as fashionable while global trade grew. Today, more than ever, fashion designers take inspiration from ethnic styles. This week, VFG members take us on a world tour by showing us their best vintage in global style!
African Dutch Wax Maxi Dress, Batik Print Maxi Vintage Solz Squirrel Cheongsam Embroidered Mexican Oaxacan Dress Vintage Vietnamese Ao Dai
Guatemalan Gauze Blouse with Hand-Loomed Embroidered Bodice Silk Crepe Showa Era Japanese Kimono Reversible Suede Patchwork Shoulder Bag from Hong Kong African Cotton Wax Print Fabric
70s Mexican skirt hand-embroidered with a Tree of Life Another Mexican creation Taiwan-made Mandarin-style reversible jacket 1950s Vera silk scarf with Chinese characters And back to Mexico, and hand-embroidered cotton
1950s pattern for a playsuit and Chinese-inspired coat/jacket Simplicity 1608 1970s caftan pattern Simplicity 5315 1960s poncho knitting patterns by Patons
Japanese Wedding Kimono Iro Uchikake Red Silk with Gold Cranes 1960s Capri Pants Suit from Barbados- Zig Zag Print - Ska - Reggae - Jump Up - Size M - 10 1960s Guatemalan Huipil San Pedro Sacatepequez Guatemala Mayan Hand Weaving 1930s Chinese Embroidered Black Silk Pajamas - Hostess Pyjamas - PJs - M / L 1960s Indian Cotton Wraparound Skirt Mirrored Embroidery Hippie Festival
1970s Greek B.E.T.Y.K Kaftan Style Embroidered Cotton Maxi Dress 1960s Persian-Pictorial Print Glazed Cotton Shift Dress 1960s-70s Maxi Cape Dress with Persian-Inspired Trim 1970s Hand-Loomed Irish Linen Knit Dress 1970s 2 Piece Mirrored Indian Kurti With Maxi Skirt & Top
Japanese silk kimono Russian inspired folk dress Hungarian embroidered blouse Coming later today, another 1930s Hungarian blouse