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    Chicago-50 Years: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of June 16, 2025

    Cloche hats from my sold archives Some shoes from my sold archives
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    Prairie—Where Rustic Meets Romance: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of June 9, 2025

    From my sold archives 1973 dress pattern 1979 Gunne Sax dress pattern Just listed 1978 Folkwear Prairie Dress and Apron Uncut Pattern
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    Retro Futurism: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of May 26, 2025

    From my sold archives These 1940s Spratling sterling silver earrings (the earwires are replacements) have a surprisingly futuristic look
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    The Power of Pink: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of May 19, 2025

    From my sold archives 1920s cloche 1960s romper 1950s floral circle skirt Cute 1960s dress 1970s Kamehameha sandals
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    Welcome to our newest VFG member Linda Friedman Schmidt AKA Lonia

    helloemoti Linda and welcome! Your work is truly amazing, I just did a quick dive into your IG and look forward to a better look. I had a vintage shop from 1969 through 1999 so I can relate to some of your journey in retail (on a smaller scale of course).
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    Get the Look: Katharine Hepburn - The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of May 12, 2025

    From my sold archives Some 1940s classic sporty patterns
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    Deco to Disco: Sequins Through The Decades—The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of May 5, 2025

    From my sold archives 1930s wrist bag 1950s sequined Juliet cap 1950s sequined half hat 1950s sequined sweater 1950s handpainted and sequined Mexican circle skirt
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    Flower Power: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of April 28, 2025

    From my sold archives 1970s platform wedge shoes 1960s floral denim Ranchcraft jeans 1980s AJ Bari floral dress by Kay Unger 1960s women's Penney's Hawaiian shirt 1950s Hawaiian shirt by Aloha
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    Animal Magnetism: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of April 21, 2025

    From my sold archives 1970s golf skirt Three 1970s Malcolm Starr maxi skirts From my personal collection 1950s Tammis Keefe hanky
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    I Spy Nautical Chic! The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of April 14, 2025

    Vintage 70s Girl's Sailor Top Dress Pants Uncut Pattern Size 3 Betsey Johnson From my sold archives 1950s/60s Peter Piper boy's sailor suit 1950s Pilgrim swim trunks / sailboat novelty print And just for fun - not fashion but a 1950s Startex tablecloth with an amazing nautical novelty...
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    Joann Lopez

    What a gorgeous dress! Thank you Tracey - your mother is an amazing artist.
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    We Prom-ise You'll Love It: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of April 7, 2025

    From my sold archives 1930s chevron stripe silk crepe gown Late 1930s dotted swiss gown 1950s pink net formal 1980s floral full skirt dress 1980s Victor Costa ruffle skirt dress with self-corsage
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    Spot On: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of March 31, 2025

    From my sold archives 1980s polka dot porcelain clip-on earrings 1960s Vera polka dot scarf 1950s felt circle skirt with polka dot appliqués 1950s polka dot skirt 1950s/60s polka dot shirtwaist dress
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    Designing Women

    Vintage 50s Hattie Carnegie Rhinestone Dangle Earrings Vintage 60s Emmanuelle Khanh Uncut Suit Pattern 36 28 38 Vintage 70s Pullover Dress Uncut Pattern 32 1/2 25 34 1/2 Charlotte Ford Vintage 80s Kathryn Conover Dress Butterick 4083 Uncut Pattern Bust Sizes 30 1/2-31 1/2-32 1/2 Some of...
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    Pastel Perfection: Vintage Fashion That’s Sweet as Candy! • The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of March 17, 2025

    From my sold archives 1930s celluloid dress clip 1950s rhinestone butterfly pin 1930s sequined dance purse 1950s floral full skirt 1960s NOS floral raincoats
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    Weddings Your Way: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of March 10, 2025

    Vintage 80s Victorian Style Wedding Gown Vogue Pattern 34-26 1/2-36 Vintage 60s Bride or Bridesmaid Dress Uncut Wedding Pattern 38 29 40 Vintage 60s Sparkling Rhinestone Shoe Clips Vintage 50s Celluloid Featherlite Floral Pin Rhinestones Vintage 60s Seed Bead Multistrand Necklace Ice...
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    Celebrating The Sound of Music: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of March 3, 2025

    From my sold archives 1950s musical instruments novelty print silk scarf 1950s G Clef copper link bracelet 1960s trumpet pin Late 1940s novelty print skirt And, from my personal collection 1950s/60s calypso novelty print tie
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    Happy 90th Nylon! • The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of February 24, 2025

    From my sold archives 1960s pink nylon/lace Kayser nightgown 1950s nylon plissé floral print dress 1970s nylon jersey Lancer disco shirt 1970s nylon jersey fruit/floral novelty print maxi dress 1970s nylon/net Malco Modes square dance petticoat
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    Peplums: Shall We Flounce?

    Vintage 40s Hollywood Pattern Two Piece Peplum Dress 34 28 37 From my sold archives A few more 1940s sewing patterns
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    In Love With Hearts: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of February 10, 2025

    Vintage 60s Jewel Tone Glass Hearts Chain Link Bracelet From my sold archives 1970s brass and enamel heart/love pendant 1940s Florida souvenir lucite heart pin 1980s Victoria's Secret double heart pin 1960s 2-piece cotton piqué heart print outfit
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    Undercover: Vintage Winter Outerwear • The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of February 2, 2025

    Vintage 70s Mini or Midi Coat and Pants Uncut Pattern 32 1/2 24 34 1/2 Vintage 60s Poncho Coat Uncut Vogue Pattern 34 36 Bust From my sold archives 1970s Men's Uncut Coat Pattern - Robert L. Green 1950s Cream Fleck Wool Tweed Topcoat And, just for fun 1950s Dog Coat Sewing Pattern
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    A Pattern Through Time - From Persia to Paisley • The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of January 27, 2025

    From my sold archives 1980s MIMI di N Paisley Goldtone Buckle 1960s Island Casuals Hawaiian Shirt 1960s Evelyn Varon Paisley Turban Toque Hat 1940s Paisley Rayon Tie 1980s Susan Fries Georgette Dress
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    RIP VFG Member Claire aka claireshaeffer

    I echo what everyone else has said, she was so talented, generous and kind. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. Her friends here at VFG will miss her very much.
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    Got Silk?:The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of January 20, 2025

    Vintage 40s Japan Souvenir Silk Scarf and Handkerchief 1948 Vintage 90s Football Novelty Print Tie Nicole Miller From my sold archives 1990s Chanel silk necktie 1950s Jonathan Logan full skirt silk dress 1940s Scotties novelty print silk scarf
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