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1989 Yves Saint Laurent evening dress showcases the designer’s celebrated mastery of draping and hue. From the wardrobe of Nan Kempner, a devoted patron of Saint Laurent’s work, the gown reflects the designer’s late 1980s romanticism. The MET

Jeanne Lanvin’s "Fusée" This 1938 evening gown juxtaposes warp-printed ostrich plumes in cream and black with vibrant coral ribbon appliqué. The name Fusée—suggestive of motion, brilliance, and perhaps a spark of flight. Metropolitan Museum of Art

VINTAGE 50s 60s Black Vinyl Gloves with Rabbit Fur Cuffs 6/7 XS| 1950s 1960s Mid-century Japanese Faux Leather Gloves | VFG etsy.me/4lO1YBl via @Etsy

Elizabeth Hawes designed this 1936–37 extraordinary evening ensemble named “The Styx.” The dress and matching bolero combine sculptural construction with dramatic blue-green iridescent silk—echoing the movement and mystery of the river from which it takes its name. The MET

Vintage Fashion Travel Souvenirs: The VFG Parade for the week of July 21, 2025 Clothing, jewelry, and accessories acquired through travel have a long history dating back to the 18th century... Visit our forums for more: forums.vintagefashionguild.org

VINTAGE 90s 2000s Peach Chiffon Strapless Goddess Gown by Cache Sz 4 | 1990s Y2K Embellished Formal Dress| VFG etsy.me/3U0ZH9E via @Etsy

Orson Welles & Rita Hayworth on their wedding day, 1943.

Color block brilliance, c. 1935–1938. This haute couture ensemble, dress and jacket, is by Jean Patou, a house known for elegant modernity. This remarkable piece comes from the personal collection of Azzedine Alaïa, now housed in the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation.

Fresh Vintage: July 17 to 23, 2025 The freshest vintage just landed, thanks to our VFG sellers. Grab a cup, scroll the thread, and find something with a story to tell. Head to our forum for all the fresh finds: forums.vintagefashionguild.org/threads/fresh-…

“Flower Women” in Full Bloom: Dior, 1954 Dior created flower women...with tiny waists like stems and skirts belling out like petals.” This 1954 evening dress embodies that vision, with a sculpted strapless bodice and skirt blooming in silk tulle. Chicago History Museum

This blue sequin 1930s evening gown is attributed to Chanel. The short sleeves, structured shoulders, small collar, and triangular hip accents reflect Chanel’s eveningwear during the late interwar years. Historic Costume & Textiles Collection of Ohio State University

Jeanne Lanvin's Robe de Style. Delicate white organza layered with ruffles and adorned with silk flowers. Worn on and off the stage by Spanish actress Cátalina Bárcena. Victoria & Albert Museum

1910 stunning evening gown by the little known Parisian couture house Weeks channels Art Nouveau's fascination with peacock imagery. Both printed and embroidered with metallic thread, peacock motifs give a showy beauty to this gown. Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Met

Arnold Scaasi’s spring/summer 1988 ball gown cheekily transforms humble red‑and‑white gingham into a lavish silk evening gown. This gown is quintessential Scaasi: playful yet opulent, and a celebration of maximalism. The Met, Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection

Checks, please! We’re serving up a parade of gingham goodness—sweet as a picnic, sharp as a tack, and totally vintage. From flirty frocks to dapper duds, these squares know how to strut. Who says geometry can’t be fabulous? For more: forums.vintagefashionguild.org/threads/hip-to…

R.I.P. Connie Francis (December 12, 1937 – July 16, 2025).

This gingham ensemble by Adolfo, circa 1970, plays with nostalgia and theatricality—reimagining Edwardian silhouettes in bold red and white checks. 📷 Adolfo for Giorgio Beverly Hills 📷 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 📷 Cotton gingham, c. 1970

Blue and white gingham, puffed sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, lace at the hem, tiny bows at the sleeves. This dress has seen decades of summers and it’s still dancing. Model: Beautiful @ceydarwaldorf tidd.ly/46J3jVe

In 1917, Mrs. Bonnie Rowe wore this wool bathing costume to the beach with a pair of black stockings and shoes. With the development of synthetic fibers such as nylon and polyester in the 1930s, wool was abandoned as a swimwear material. Maker unknown. Chicago History Museum.

Dorothea McGowan in golden yellow dress and jacket of Onandaga grained silk, by Travilla, and hat of pea-pod chiffon bows by Lilly Daché. Photo by Irving Penn, 1961. Thanks to Midcentury Fashion for sharing.