LALA'S ORIGINALS OF CALIFORNIA?

[Theda_Bara]

LALA\'S ORIGINALS OF CALIFORNIA?

Hello VFG Forum! I'm stumped and I need your help. I found this wonderful dress by Lala's of California, but I can't seem to find any information on the history of this company. Anyone know of them? Thanks!

 

[joules]

What a nifty, pretty gown! I had a Lala's item awhile back, which I felt was 70's, though like you, I couldn't seem to find anything about the label, as I recall.
It was this one; wish my label shot had been better:
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=18536480

 

[joules]

Oh look! Just found this:
http://www.heavenlyvintagelingerie.com/store/item/80102.Glamorous.La.La's.of.California.Chiffon.&.Satin.Peignoir.Set.~.36.38

 

[Theda_Bara]

Wow, what an awesome dress you had! I found 2 LaLa's listings, one being the peignoir set, but that's all I found. I'd like to know more about the company before I sell the dress. Do you mind me asking how much you sold yours for?

 

[joules]

Thank you very much. I'm happy that it went to a good home, though I'd prefer not to say, regarding the price. I surely agree, that it would be good to know at least something, about the company.

Which other listing did you locate?

 

[dorotheascloset]

I believe Lala's was strictly lingerie....looks like a very glamorous nightgown!

Ang

 

[Theda_Bara]

Thank you, dortheascloset...it's a stunning gown and the best thing about it is it flatters any size or figure.

Joules, I totally understand why you wouldn't want to divulge your selling price, and I respect that.

I found the exact dress I have (in black) here http://www.classicncollectible.com/black-v-neck-sheer-gown.aspxhttp://www.classicncollectible.com/black-v-neck-sheer-gown.aspx

They modeled it completely different than I did, so it looks like a different dress. I'm going to research the newspaper archives and see if I can find out anything more about LaLa's. If I do, I'll send it to you!

 

[joules]

Wowie, on the black one, and just like yours. Fantastic!

Thanks for understanding. I'd love to learn more about this outstanding label, and it would be great to have any info you might locate. Thanks!

 

[Theda_Bara]

I found a few ads for LaLa's Originals in the LA Times archives. Looks like her lingerie line was popular with very wealthy house wives. Couldn't find much more on her company's history, but the old ads are fun to look at!

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[joules]

"Ruffled jabot cascades in all polyester"... You have got to love that. There's the shortie version of my gown! Do you happen to know the date of that center ad? I see '67 and '65 on the others.

It's such fun to see these ads. Thank you for pulling them up and posting; now we know more about Lala's.

 

[Theda_Bara]

I just realized I never answered your question...sorry about that! The middle ad is from LA Times dated December 6, 1968

 

[joules]

Excellent. Originally, I had it pegged a tiny bit later into the 70's, so now we know for sure. Thanks so much!