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WINTER/SPRING SHOW 2012

Wednesday, 11 January 2012 22:47 | Author: Adam

WINTER/SPRING SHOW 2012 - FEBRUARY 3RD & 4TH, 2012
WITH SPECIAL EXHIBIT
CHRISTIAN LACROIX: DARLING OF OUTRAGOUS EXCESS

Unapologetically dramatic, outrageously glamorous, Christian Lacroix elevated fashion to an art form.. His exuberant use of color and pattern, his love of sumptuous fabrics, his astonishing mix of influences, were like nothing the industry had seen. No wonder Christian Lacroix is called “The Darling of Outrageous Excess.”

Lacroix’ design genius comes to New York’s premier vintage clothing shopping event – The Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show – as a special exhibit. This accompanies the 90 vintage clothing and antique textile vendors, February 3rd & 4th at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Recession weary consumers looking for a touch of color and class can find and purchase original designs by Lacroix. In the words of the designer “For me, fashion is expressing your own deep individuality." It is vintage’s ability to satisfy our longing for self-expression that has drawn so many shoppers – among them designers, celebrities and editors – to the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show.

Lacroix’s creations are opulent and dramatic, reflecting theatrical and historical influences. He employs sumptuous materials and multiple textures – satins, velvets, laces, embroidery and fur in silhouettes inspired by the traditional flouncy costumes of his own southwest of France. He uses unusual geometric patterns and mixes hot Mediterranean colors such as orange, scarlet, fuchsia and purple, while finishing his creations with thick embroidery, braid, beads and jewel trimmings. At the showing of his first collection, the clothes matched in theatrical thrust the music he chose for the occasion –Andalusian themes full of trumpet calls and assertive flair.

Photography by David Rosenzweig
Model: Elena/Agency Models
Clothing: Cherry Vintage, NYC & Daybreak Vintage, NY

HOLIDAY VINTAGE POP-UP DETAILS

Thursday, 01 December 2011 21:40 | Author: Adam

DECEMBER 7TH - 10TH, 2011
OPEN HOURS: 11AM TO 8PM EVERYDAY

Chelsea Market
Event Space
75 9th Ave.
(between 15th & 16th Streets)
New York, NY 10011

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Here are some pictures from the event!
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GENTLEMEN'S VINTAGE SHOW pictures by jennifer drue

Friday, 11 November 2011 07:13 | Author: Adam

Thanks to all who came through. See more pictures at here.

Also check out this write up and pictures from coat-check.info.

HELLER'S CAFE @ GENTLEMEN'S VINTAGE SHOW

Monday, 31 October 2011 14:05 | Author: Adam

Heller's Café Inc. specializes in men's vintage denim and collectible clothing. Offering a variety of rare and unique items from the late 1800's to the 1940's with an emphasis on denim and work wear.

Throughout the years, Heller's Café inc. has seen some of the rarest, most desirable collectible garments pass through their hands, including the oldest pair of brown duck Levi's and the oldest pair of Levi's 501's. Both are now in the Levi Strauss archive collection in San Francisco.

Larry McKaughan, Heller's Cafe owner, will be offering his newly released "King of Vintage No 2. A fabulous look at Larry's renowned collection.

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GENTLEMEN'S VINTAGE SHOW & SALE

Tuesday, 25 October 2011 16:14 | Author: Adam

New York City's First
Men's Vintage Clothing Show & Sale.

Shop collections from 20 of the nation's top
men's vintage clothing dealers
under one roof for 2 days.

You heard it right. For the first time ever 20 of the nation's premier men's vintage clothing dealers will gather their goods and converge on the Prince George Ballroom in NYC to sell their wears. Come and shop the collections of the industry's greatest collectors.

Men's vintage clothing is a market that has been often over-looked because of it's hard-to-find nature. Not any more! These original items that have been routinely copied and used for inspiration by the world's top designers will now be easily accessible to everyone.

Everything from rare vintage denim and workwear, to the beautifully tailored suits of the 1940's and collectable Hawaiian shirts from the 1950's. American, Japanese and European designer wear. Exciting Rock-a-billy, Motorcycle, Western, Military, Athletic, Surf and Swim wear, Ivy League, Disco, Hippie and Carnaby Street. Vintage suits, shirts, jackets, shoes, watches, ties, cuff links and hats. Fine fabrics like cotton, wool, vicuna and of course cashmere. This will be the most outstanding collection of men's vintage clothing ever gathered.

The Gentlemen's Vintage Show, organized by the producers of the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show, will feature Heller's Cafe*, The Way We Wore**, Bobby From Boston, Snappy Gabs, Amarcord Vintage Fashions, Cherry Vintage***, Strongarm C & S Co.****, David Owens Vintage, Daybreak Vintage, Antique Textile Resource, The Archives, Jae Jarrell Gent's Vintage, Metropolis, ConRags, Lisa Victoria, Ronniescot, Matinee Idol, Peter Schubert and a rare collection found by Lawrence Diamond.

*Heller's Café Inc. specializes in men's vintage denim and collectible clothing. Offering a variety of rare and unique items from the late 1800's to the 1940's with an emphasis on denim and work wear. Throughout the years, Heller's Café inc. has seen some of the rarest, most desirable collectible garments pass through their hands, including the oldest pair of brown duck Levi's and the oldest pair of Levi's 501's. Both are now in the Levi Strauss archive collection in San Francisco. Larry McKaughan, Heller's Cafe owner, will be offering his newly released "King of Vintage No 2. A fabulous look at Larry's renowned collection.

**The Way We Wore are going to be featuring classic American vintage - from collectable Hawaiian shirts of the 40's and 50's to beautifully tailored suits from the 40's to the 60's. Interesting workwear, outerwear and California casual leisure wear will also be included along with miscellaneous accessories. The Way We Wore offers design and creative services and has an extensive selection of swatches; woven and print that are ideal for men's fashion design.

***Cherry Vintage will be bringing a collection of vintage japanese designer wear (kansai, yohji, issey, and comme des garcons) as well as a collection of vintage 60's and 70's surf wear and rock n roll stage wear, turn of the century finer wear, street wear from the 50's thru the 80's.

Strongarm C&S Co. has been selling mens vintage utility wear for over 15 years. Based in NYC, our focus is mens work, military, athletic

and outdoor wear from the 1890s to 1950s, though we also offer some dress clothing from the same periods.

****Strongarm C&S Co. has been selling men's vintage utility wear for over 15 years. Based in NYC, they focus on men's work, military, athletic and outdoor wear from the 1890s to 1950s, They also will be offering 20th Century dress clothing.

Gentlemen's Vintage Show will be located at the Prince George Ballroom (15 East 27th Street, NYC), a landmark building in Manhattan's Madison Square North historic area, November 4 & 5, 2011. The hours will be Friday, November 4, 1pm to 8pm and Saturday, November 5, 11am to 6pm. Admission will be $10.

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FUR....GET ABOUT IT / FALL 2011

Friday, 14 October 2011 18:29 | Author: Adam

FALL SHOW 2011: OCTOBER 21 & 22
PHOTOGRAPHY: ZANDY MANGOLD
MODEL: TAYLOR BAGLEY
CLOTHING: DAYBREAK VINTAGE, PATINA, THE WAY WE WORE

FALL SHOW 2011 PR

Friday, 14 October 2011 18:06 | Author: Adam

The fur is flying at the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show, when the city’s favorite vintage fashion shopping event returns to the Metropolitan Pavilion - Oct. 21 & 22, 2011.

“The elegance and sophistication of fur has definitely captured the eye of today’s designers, who, by nature are more adventuresome,” says David Ornstein, founder of the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show. Today, it is the new look of fur – more lightweight and versatile-- that is driving the market. While traditional full-length furs are still in demand, casual looks have made fur ‘today’s news.’ We haven’t seen this much fur in the fashion picture since the 80s!”

Just how big a trend is it? Fur is this season’s fashion headliner with all kinds of fur – long, short, faux, real – cropping up on collars, cuffs, sleeves, hems, and decorating everything from hats, gloves, boots to bags. Designers can’t get enough of it! Donna Karan favored lavish fur collars and wrist-to-elbow cuffs, and Miu Miu made a dramatic statement with wide fur shoulders a la 80s, and an a white fur clutch handbag. Isabael Marant paired a short fur cat with knee-high boots matching fur, while the Alexander McQueen collection featured an hour glass coat in fur! Such fun and so glamorous!

“Stressed out consumers are just now beginning to reward themselves with small luxuries,” adds Ornstein. The good news is that owning a fur need not break the bank. One can wear a touch of fur this fall for under a hundred (vintage fur-trimmed cashmere sweaters start at $95) or a full-length coat for $250-$2000 (Try finding a new one in this price range!).

The Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show is your first stop’ for all of the season’s hottest looks. Bring your New York Fall fashion issue or the September Vogue and find vintage versions, at much lower prices. Vintage fashion allows you the unique ability to redefine yourself – to present yourself to the world in any guise you please. And remember, when the cold winds start to blow, nothing feels cozier than cuddling up in your beautiful, warm fur. You’ll be glad you fur…got it!