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I didn't think we were gonna have to do it for this year's Friendsgiving Donation Drive, but.....we are only $180.00 from reaching our goal! We are so grateful for all who have donated already, but there are still a few out there that need to JUMP in and help us out before the drive ends at...

EDIT: I have moved the Thermometer and Updates to the latest reply on this thread! DONATE HERE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3TXEJ7G2VGBHA DONATIONS: 11-2-2021: $20 (Thank you for getting us started!!!) $10 (Love it!) $20 (Wowzer!) $100 Oh, MY...

Thanksgiving Day is traditionally an American holiday set aside for giving thanks for all our many blessings. Even though you may not celebrate this special American holiday, we hope that you feel blessed to be a part of the Vintage Fashion Guild community, whether as a guest or member. And if...

I haven't done a burn test yet on this material yet as I thought the fabric was probably a cotton broadcloth. But the dark back on the material which seems to be part of the weave of the material and nothing applied or attached as a backing has got me a little puzzled. I have not had this type...

Many of us have friends in Texas, I'm sure, who have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Here's hoping that they will be able to hold fast and recover from the horrific destruction and loss of life that many have experienced. I know I have been keeping them in my thoughts and prayers and...

Caryn, you have probably forgotten by now that I promised to send photos of a sable stole that I purchased a few years ago. This came up when someone posted a fur asking if it was sable, I think!!! There is an upscale consignment shop in Williamsburg, Virginia that often has furs for sale that...

I recently purchased a dozen lovely silk blouses from a 94 year old lady's estate. She and her husband travelled extensively and some of the blouses were made in Italy and all had beautiful embroidery. This one carries the Phelps label. Several of the blouses looked to be from the late 1940s and...

This is an interesting article about a man who has amassed a great collection of Cher memorabilia, including some of her fabulous Bob Mackie costumes. And, just as a side note, the gorgeous Cher mannequins featured in the display were made by David Costa of Dash 'n' Dazzle manequins! Enjoy...

This article may be a bit long for some, especially those who don't have much interest in mannequins. But, if you have been fascinated with them, as I have been since the days I sat patiently waiting for my Mother to try on clothes in local dress shops....you will enjoy this article. I remember...

Colonial Williamsburg is sponsoring a fabulous event for anyone who is interested in Millinery or just plain loves HATS! This event in being held in conjunction with the 60th Birthday of the Margaret Hunter Millinery Shop and will run from March 16th through March 19, 2014 and if you have the...

Last Sunday, I got this hat out to photograph it for Ruby Lane with full intentions of selling it and I have had a moment of weakness....I think I might keep it! I really struggle with trying not to do the unpardonable, but once in a while something just speaks to you. I'm sure most all of us...

On this beautiful Christmas Eve morning in sunny, but chilly, Virginia, I want to wish everyone at VFG a very Merry Christmas! May your holidays be blessed with the love of family and good friends and here's hoping that many beautiful new memories will be made during this beautiful season of...