The VFG pays respect to and honors the birthday of Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7), who left us all too soon. Charismatic, ambitious and oozing sexuality, Prince burst onto the music scene in the early 1980s and never looked back. Prince was known for his hyper-sexual lyrics and over the top videos & live shows, as much as his flamboyant, androgynous costumes and clothing. His color was purple, and signature look was as a Dandy, but he played with many different and often outrageous looks throughout his career. For this week's parade we invite members to show-off their best Prince-inspired fashions. Think: purple (along with other colors), velvet, paisley, lace, ruffles, braided military jackets, hip-hugger trousers, open-front blouses & shirts, jabots, high-heel boots, sequins, spandex, and androgynous items.
absolutely love Prince. all of our purple velvet has sold out, but we do have this fun scarf in the shop that reminds me of him:
The ultimate Prince pants! Purple suede hip huggers! Purple paisley draped turban Crazy 1960s psychedelic print dragon pants Black sequin circus vest
Vintage 1960s Velvet Tapestry Dress with Marabou Trim Silk Lilac Shawl with Gold Tassel Trim - Made in India 1980s Emmanuel Ungaro Purple & Blue Sequin Dress 1960s Mexican Hippie Dress- Violet 1980s Irene of New York - Lavender Purple - Wide Brim Felt Hat
Shockadelica silver lame' tunic and pant set~ Deadstock Purple Rain gloves~ Baby I'm A Star Ray-Ban sunglasses~ Erotica faux leopard jewels~ It's not a Raspberry Beret but could be a Doves Cry grey one~
Dazzling, dangling colored rhinestone earrings signed Weiss White lace jabot cotton blouse Peacock Feather print Pajama/Lounge Set by Vanity Fair Dramatic Real Fox Fur by Somper Furs & Christian Dior - 1980s Style
George Harrison tribute with Prince killing it! Believe it or not this was unrehearsed, wait for the end for the magic!
1960s Dior Paris Purple Print Silk Turban 40s/50s Georg Jensen Sterling Dove Brooch c. 1910 Purple & Green Striped Brocade Waistcoat
Just listen to "Baby I'm a Star" and TRY to sit still! Vintage 80s Black Jumpsuit in Genuine Ripstop 80s Black Sequin Evening Jacket - Heavy Beading - Power Shoulders 80s Purple Rayon Dress - Vintage VERY PURPLE Dress Power Shoulders 80s Sequin Sweater - Black Angora Blend
Like Mary, I'm fresh out of purple velvet right now, but I have this 1960s gold lamé paisley print wrap top: This is a late 1960s to early 70s palazzo jumpsuit with a psychedelic flower and animal print...I thought Prince might approve.
More shopping music (the 1982 music video): Little Red Corvette ! Find this parade racing down to the finish line on Facebook.
A short, interesting fashion read about Prince's style: Heels, hair and purple clothes: 6 ways Prince explored sexuality, gender roles and fashion on his own terms (LA Times) By Marques Harper, April 21, 2016
Blue Purple 80s Rayon India Poet Blouse 80s Larkspur Purple Silky Blouse I think Prince would like this Edwardian Odd Fellows purple coat and these 80s Purple Suede Boots To top it off, this Purple Druzy Quartz ring. RIP Prince! Jen
