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Hello , I was hoping someone can help me identify a sweater I purchased from a local thrift store-there’s not a label but wondering possible origin? pics attached for reference Thank you in advance-Diana

Hi everyone. I’m hoping someone out there can help me with a pair of handmade quilted pants I recently acquired. I’m trying to figure out both the country of origin, as well as a rough date for them. The interior and waistband appears to be a rough cotton or linen but the exterior is what’s...

Hello I'm carrying out family research and hoping to find information about my late mother, who worked for two well known London fashion houses in the 1920s and 1930s. Her first position was as an apprentice at Bradleys of 1 Chepstow Place, London W2. She later moved to The White House of 51 New...

Can someone help me identify from which region/country/years this blouse could be from? Any information is appreciated.

Hello! Here’s the second embroidered blouse that I’ve picked up recently, this is the one that’s probably the least vintage? This one is collared, with smocking on the shoulders and waist. The cap sleeves seem a bit unusual for a peasant blouse. It has small French seams and a rolled hem. The...

I'm looking to date this dirndl bodice/vest. It is silk velveteen with a silk lining, edged in a wide middy braid. I believe the middy braid is wool but there is not enough to burn test. Hand and machine stitches throughout. The hooks are inflexible and have flat tops. It does not adjust; the...

Hi VFG friends! I purchased a gorgeous hand painted skirt this weekend at an estate sale and am having a tough time researching it. Would love to hear any thoughts on the era, artist/designer, or any other insights that come to mind! Looking forward to hearing what y'all think. Thanks! -M

Hello, new here and excited about this awesome resource. I have two labels that I would like help with please. Both dresses were bought in Australia, but the seller knows nothing about them. The Jacqueline Original is pure wool, A line, orange and brown checks.The Crimplene is brown and black...

Here's another elaborately embroidered item, a maroon velvet cape. We think it might be Turkish. It's from the same Oxford shop, Unicorn, as the jackets I've shown, and I suppose we'll never know how it got to the UK. I've got some capes that are primarily for weather protection, such as a WWII...

Here are three photos of one of the most spendid items I've got. I found it in a charity shop in Oxford about ten years ago. It's a dark navy-blue velvet coat — would one call it a caftan? — lavishly embroidered with gold thread, and with about 32 gold ball buttons. I don't know where it comes...

I have a two-piece lace and silk dress by this designer. I believe it is a German or Austrian label. Possibly originally known for dirndl skirts. Can’t find any information.

Hi, I think this dress might be from 60s but still doubt a bit about if it's the right era. The fabric is quite thick and kind of puffy. It's made in Spain. Thanks!

Any insight is appreciated! It’s 100% wool with felted flowers. Buttons are solid and heavy. I believe it’s a German brand. The label does not list a brand- possibly worn off. Thank you in advance!

Hello everyone, this is a purchase I've made in a fleamarket in Germany this weekend. This lady was selling a few blouses that seemed like traditional folk cross stitch. Maybe Hungarian, Romanian.. I'm not sure exactly about this specific pattern. They are in perfect condition except for...

Found this beautiful green and black new wool irish handwoven tweed cloak and i cant find anything on the deisgner online anywhere id really like to know more about this particular item

Hi there, I'm on the hunt for Hungarian Embroidered Peasant Blouses, smocking on the waist and neck, and embroidery! Very thin material, and the shorter cropped kind! Please let me know if you have one :) Thank you xoxo

Hi all! I need dating help with this embroidered blouse. Is it 20s/30s? Or 60s/70s? Something is telling me its older. How do you tell? Also, is it "Hungarian?" Or what ethnicity is it? This is the first time I've had one like this. TIA!

Hi again! I recently purchased this 70s Diolen sundress but unfortunately it isn't warm enough to wear it yet. It's very light and confortable to wear and is made of 100% polyester. However, upon close inspection after tryimg it on I noticed the seams around the bottom of the dress were pretty...

Can you please give me any info for this garment?