Blog Entries tagged 'vintage' http://www.dollhousebettie.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:26:09 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Lady-Lynne-Proud-Aristocrats-in-Lingerie-345.html <p>Lady Lynne is a distinguished brand in vintage lingerie, best known for their collection of elegant slips. The specifics of the company's beginnings were difficult to uncover and after hitting dead ends in our research, relentless digging finally brought us to Lynne Greene-Karlan. Mrs. Greene-Karlan worked for the Lady Lynne company for over twenty years in her early days as a lingerie designer and graciously filled us in with some insider details about the company. </p><p><img src="h [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 vintage slip history http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Just-Listed-A-Cache-of-Slips-in-Sizes-L-30-and-XS-32.html <p>We just listed a wonderful collection of slips on both ends of the size spectrum. Curvy mamas and petite pixies will find loads of fresh and feminine styles to choose from in sizes L/38 and XS/32. These vintage gems, fashioned from luxuriant rayon and opulent silk, are a glamour girl's dream and each design is unique with gorgeous lace trims and other charming accents you're bound to fall in love with. Check out the Just Listed section for all the luscious details.</p><p>[images/b/blog/posts/ [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 vintage slip http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Early-Synthetics-Rayon-Acetate.html <p>You may think synthetic fibers are a post-modern creation having little to do with vintage fashion. Think again retro lovers, because generations of people have been wearing man-made materials for longer than you'd think. One synthetic in particular that plays an important role in the history of lingerie is rayon.</p><p>Rayon was the first man-made fiber. It was originally introduced in France toward the end of the Industrial Revolution as a modern alternative to silk. Opium wars in China in [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 vintage slip history http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Deja-Vu-Dessous.html <p>Oh vintage lingerie, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love you for your romantic colors, your feminine charms, your luxurious materials, your timeless glamour, the uniqueness of your style... I could wax poetic for days. If you too are a vintage fan you will be delighted to hear about our newest upcoming collection, we call it Deja Vu Dessous.</p><p>Taking a page from the Green movement and honoring the waste-not-want-not spirit of our grandmothers we are refashioning vintage piec [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 vintage product dollhouse bettie http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Vintage-Slips-.html <p>Glamour queens take note! A cache of gorgeous bias cut rayon slips have just been posted on our site. The assortment of 40s beauties contains a variety of styles and colors, each with its own particular charms. Vintage lovers will adore the pastel hues, exquisite lace trims and beautiful tailored fit of these delightful slips. </p><p>Here's a sneak peak, check the products just listed for more info.[images/b/blog/posts/slipslide]</p> admin@dollhousebettie.com Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage slip product http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Movie-Star-Stardust-and-Beyond.html <p>Yet another classic lingerie label is Movie Star. Just as the name suggests, the brand has a legacy of glamour and its creations are delightfully charming. </p><p>The company that became Movie Star was first started as the Industrial Undergarment Corp in 1935 in New York City's Garment District. With a name like that we can only imagine the austere styles they originally manufactured. In the early 40s the company revamped their image and began producing stylish sweater girl bras and elega [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage slip history http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Pleats-for-a-Sheath..html <p>Every once in a while we come across duplicate vintage items, two identical pieces from the past. It's always fun to think how the styles started off in the same place decades ago only to end up back together after years of separation, like long lost sisters.<br /><br />We recently got our hands on a great collection of Vanity Fair slips all of the same style christened Pleats for a Sheath when they originally debuted in the 50s. These pleated treats are a vintage classic and we have a bevy o [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage vanity fair slip http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Heavenly-Fischer-A-Collectors-Holy-Grail.html <p>Fischer is one of the most coveted vintage lingerie labels. The American company produced absolutely luxurious creations using the most sumptuous silks, satins and chiffons to complement their delectable styles. </p><p><img src="http://www.dollhousebettie.com/images/b/blog/posts/fischer/fischer.jpg" alt="Fischer Lingerie Ad 1944" title="Fischer Lingerie Ad 1944" width="399" height="550" /></p><p>A vintage ad from 1944 exudes the chic romance that inspired the brand. </p><p>Fischer's elusive b [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage slip sleepwear history http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Fitting-Slips.html <p>Somewhere in the late 70s, slips, along with giant American cars and bouffants, went out of style. Changes in politics and fashion meant women no longer felt the need for multiple forms of undergarments or layers of modesty. Recently however, this foolishly minimalist trend has reversed and a new generation of women is realizing the benefits of wearing slips. </p><p>Not only does a slip provide an additional layer of cloth under a sheer dress, it also helps create smoother lines and a c [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage slip fit http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=I.Magnin-A-San-Francisco-Legacy.html <p>Macy's and Saks may define the classic shopping experience for East Coasters but in the West we have a different legacy. Mention I.Magnin to your grandmother and you'll see what we mean. The firm has an undying aura of elegance and its notorious glamour shaped the retail industry of San Francisco for decades to come. </p><p><img src="http://www.dollhousebettie.com/images/b/blog/posts/imagnin/mary%20ann.jpg" alt="Mary Ann Magnin" title="Mary Ann Magnin" width="225" height="313" /></p><p>M [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage history glamour http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Boardwalk-Empire.html <p>&nbsp;<img src="http://www.dollhousebettie.com/images/b/blog/posts/boardwalk/nuckylucyparty.jpg" alt="Boardwalk Empire" title="Boardwalk Empire" width="480" height="320" /></p><p>Every once in a while a brilliant new television show comes along to captivate our imaginations and give us a lush visual pool to dive head first into. Along with a cast of intriguing characters and a twisting plot line, a dazzling wardrobe is key to a successful period show. </p><p>This year's latest historical [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage product glamour burlesque http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Van-Raalte-History-Part-3-Gloves-Galore.html <p>Although best known for their classic lingerie, the Van&nbsp;Raalte&nbsp;company manufactured more than just sweet silk and nylon underthings. In fact, in its early days the company specialized in glove making. Fashioned from silk milled in their own&nbsp;Niagara&nbsp;Mills factory, the gloves were billed as stylish and functional accessories whose beauty was rivaled only by their quality. </p><p><img src="http://www.dollhousebettie.com/images/b/blog/posts/vanraalte3gloves/VR%20gloves.jp [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage van raalte gloves http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Gothic-Glamour.html <p>With Halloween right around the corner the witching hour approaches. Although this time of year is specifically ghoulish, a touch of goth glamour can be fun year round. Old Hollywood has some fabulous examples of spooky splendor to get you in the mood.</p><p>Elsa Lanchester defines ghoulish glam as the Bride of Frankenstein. Her streaked beehive and icy stare are infamous among female villains. Who else looks this good in a tattered peignoir?</p><p><img src="http://www.dollhousebettie.com/ima [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage glamour http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Van-Raalte-History-Part-2-Nylonmania.html <p>In the late 30s, alongside Vanity Fair, Van Raalte teamed up with the Du Pont laboratories in the development of a revolutionary fabric which would serve as an improvement and substitute for natural based fibers like silk. This material would become known to the world as nylon and in less than a generation it would change the future of apparel construction forever.</p><p>At Van Raalte's Boonton, New Jersey plant testing was done to perfect nylon yarn for use in hosiery. The first pair of expe [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage van raalte slip history http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Van-Raalte-History-Part-I.html <p>Amongst the titans of classic American lingerie is the historical Van Raalte company. The firm was founded in 1913 by Emanuel Van Raalte as a silk mill and manufacturer of accessories including gloves, hosiery and veils. </p><p>&nbsp;<img src="http://www.dollhousebettie.com/images/b/blog/posts/vanraalte/vrveil.jpg" alt="1910s Van Raalte Ad For Silk Veils" title="1910s Van Raalte Ad For Silk Veils" width="419" height="640" /></p><p>One of the company's earliest products was silk veiling. </p>< [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage van raalte history http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Barbizon-Textile-Innovators.html <p>If you're a vintage lingerie collector or aficionado it's likely you already own at least one piece from the prominent American label Barbizon. The well known company was established in 1933 as a lingerie manufacturer specializing in rayon nightgowns and slips. The brand distinguished itself not merely by its classy signature designs but also by its tireless innovations in textiles and fabrics. Unlike some other lingerie labels, Barbizon focused not only on design but also developed thei [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage slip history http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Flappers-Delight.html <p>Before the 30s bombshell or the 40s pinup the original &quot;It&quot; girl was the ingenue silent film star Clara Bow. Her bee-stung lips, bouncing bob of curls and carefree attitude caused quite a stir at the box office and she became Hollywood's first sex symbol in the early 20s. Bow's flippant ways defined flapper sexuality as something playful and slightly aggressive, the prankster girl next door with a dash of indecency.</p><p> <img src="/images/b/blog/posts/flappersdelight/ClaraBow [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage slip sleepwear product glamour http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Schiaparellis-Wearable-Art.html <p>Renowned designer Elsa Schiaparelli was famous for her adventurous approach to fashion. Her ground breaking and often outlandish designs brought a sense of fantasy and whimsy to haute couture and embraced the sensational with a refreshing sense of humor. While Schiaparelli is credited as the inventor of a number of concepts which have since become standards (exposed zippers, the wedge heel, graphic knits and the color Shocking Pink to name a few) her legacy would not be complete without her p [...] emetens@gmail.com Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage gloves glamour http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=Gatby-Summer-Afternoon-Its-the-Bees-Knees-.html <p>F. Scott Fitzgerald penned a classic when he wrote The Great Gatsby in 1925, a novel about what lies at the heart of the American Dream. The intriguing tale takes place in the middle of the roaring 20s and features some of the most captivating characters in literary history. These include the unassuming narrator Nick Carroway, the magnetic Mrs. Daisy Buchanan, the compulsive liar Jordan Baker and of course, the enigmatic Jay Gatsby himself. Along with its sensational antagonists, the story de [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage glamour http://www.dollhousebettie.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=80&lang=en&show=blog-.html <p>&nbsp;<img src="http://www.dollhousebettie.com/images/b/blog/posts/schiaparellipart1/SchiaparelliLogo.jpg" alt="Schiaparelli" title="Schiaparelli" width="480" height="326" /></p><p>Today we honor one of our all time favorite designers, Elsa Schiaparelli. If her contemporary and rival Coco Chanel is the queen of haute couture, then Schiaparelli is the court's knight-errant. Her bold and inventive styles were the forerunner to the the whimsy and fantasy that can be seen on the modern runways an [...] admin@dollhousebettie.com Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 vintage history glamour