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New York Times After decades of being nearly synonymous with American fashion, the 85-year-old became the first fashion designer to win the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Anna Wintour, the editor in chief of Vogue magazine since 1988, also received this honor. Read the article here.

"To say that this is a rare piece is an understatement..." This guest always thought her colorful family heirloom, a Verdura for Chanel cuff once owned by her great-great aunt and Hollywood legend Helen Hayes, looked like pirates treasure. But little did she know just how precious her...

Article from Washington Post By Anna Kramer August 13, 2024 Waste fabric recycling is the process by which old clothing and other textiles are recovered for reuse mainly for making threads. (Sukhomoy Sen/Pacific Press/Shutterstock) Climate Solutions The one thing you should look for on...

An article from the Washington Post... (As a subscriber, I get a number of free shares per month, so this should not be behind a paywall.) Another reason to love vintage fashion! How to stop stains and keep your clothes out of the landfill These simple tips can help you prevent fashion waste.

I'm in Spring Cleaning mode! 40% off select merchandise in my Etsy shop through 6/16.

This is a place to SUBMIT LABELS ONLY - Not a place to discuss or ask questions about a label. If you would like to ask questions about a label PLEASE post in the forum located HERE. The Vintage Fashion Guild is constantly adding to the Label Resource, and we welcome contributions. If you have...

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Day! My sale event begins tomorrow...

Article about it selling in Sotheby's auction for over $1 million! Nice interview with the women who created the sweater.

Anne Lowe is the subject of a museum exhibit in Delaware. Article from the Washington Post

Today's Google Doodle honors Altina Schinasi's 116th Birthday. She was the inventor of the cat-eye eye glasses. What an interesting woman!

Vanity Fair article: The Powerful Story Behind Jackie Kennedy's Wedding Dress

A New Collection From Ralph Lauren Salutes The Stylish Legacy Of Two HBCUs An interview with RL as well as a video ad (may be behind pay wall for non-subscribers of WaPo).

The Label Resource team is seeking regional department stores and their labels to add to the Label Resource. Although we have a number of the more well-known stores - Macy's, Saks, Harrod's... we are interested in adding those that may not be familiar on a broader level, but are strongly...

20% storewide sale in my Etsy shop. Use Coupon Code LABORDAY2021 at check-out.

I thought this was quite informative! Why are Vintage Patterns So Small?!

As She Purges Her Archive, Norma Kamali Talks About the ’80s and Letting Go Be sure to check-out the fab slide show!

Memorial Day Weekend ** SALE ** 30% OFF All Merchandise Friday 5/27 through Monday 5/30 ranchqueenvintage.etsy.com

Starts Thursday, November 26 through Monday, November 30

Celebrate Labor Day with a week-long sale! Friday, September 4 - Friday, September 11 All merchandise is 30% OFF www.ranchqueenvintage.etsy.com

Weekend SALE! 25% OFF all merchandise Friday March 20 through Sunday March 22! Enter Coupon Code: WELCOMESPRING at check-out to receive your discount! www.ranchqueenvintage.etsy.com

Ranch Queen Vintage is having a Black Friday SALE! All merchandise is 30% OFF Sale is Friday Nov. 28 through Sunday Nov. 30 www.ranchqueenvintage.etsy.com

Ranch Queen Vintage is having an end of Summer SALE this weekend! All merchandise is discounted 30% Friday August 29 through Monday September 1. www.ranchqueenvintage.etsy.com

Independence Day Sale! Over 100 items have been moved to the SALE Section. Sale ends July 6th. www.ranchqueenvintage.etsy.com

"A £100,000 hoard of vintage clothing has been discovered in dusty old house after the death of a real-life Miss Havisham." http://tinyurl.com/kptl8dx "The collection will be sold at an event at Vervia’s house in Houghton le Spring, County Durham, on 7 December. North News, Richmond House...

These amazing portraits will blow your mind! http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/jimmy-nelson-before-they-pass-away

I just picked-up this charming coat - only wish it fit! LOVE the fabric, cut and detailing. I've gleaned that this brand has been around since at least the 60s, and have seen early '70s Biba-esque fashion spreads featuring Elgee coats. This one certainly has that era's slim-fitting silhouette...

An amazing story! http://www.laweekly.com/2013-08-01/news/cocktail-dresses-sale/

Please excuse the shameless self-promotion, but I thought this interview I did for the Sarara Vintage blog would be of interest... http://sararavintage.blogspot.com/2013/01/memoirs-of-costume-designer-vintage-in.html