Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show and Sale October 13-14
The season's hottest looks start at the Manhattan Vintage Clothing and Antique Textile Show and Sale. 80 of the nations finest vintage clothing vendors. Come shop where the designers get their inspirations
(PRWEB) September 28, 2006 -- This fall the “buzz” is all about vintage fashion. How hot is it? Red hot! It’s heating up the fashion runways and igniting the pages of leading fashion magazines. Always sizzling, the Victoria’s Secret Fall ’06 catalogue turns up the thermostat even higher with sultry vintage-inspired looks. Need more convincing? Hit the streets. With the first hint of Fall in the air, smart, trendy women everywhere are turning up in “drop-dead” fashions that have a decidedly vintage feel. (Check out those knee-high boots, velvet military coats and jackets. Napoleon and Josephine anyone?)
With the fashion spotlight trained on vintage, the much-anticipated Manhattan Vintage Clothing & Antique Textile Show & Sale, October 13 & 14 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, is a must! This two-day shopping extravaganza is the fashion lover’s “inside source” for all of Fall’s signature looks – from the empire-waisted gowns favored by Dolce & Gabana to the braided fur-trimmed suits that appeared at Fendi. Here are show-stopping designs from past decades – suddenly fresh again as today’s designers mine the past for this season’s fashion references.
To illustrate how completely fashion has come “full circle”, the Manhattan Vintage Clothing & Antique Textile Show & Sale will feature a special exhibition, curated by Elyce Tetorka, a graduate student in fashion and textile design at FIT called Anticipation – a look at period styles that have directly influenced today’s top trends.
The exhibition presents ten key looks from bygone eras that “anticipated” today’s silhouettes – from the Marie Antoinette gowns shown by John Galliano (Sophia Cappola’s upcoming movie has turned the spotlight on French Revolution style), to the sculptural designs inspired by Balenciaga’s impeccable use of volume and line in the 60s.
Among the ten looks chosen for the exhibit is the ever-popular trapeze silhouette, first introduced in the 1950s and reinterpreted by both Chloe and Burberry Prorsum, whose voluminous, oversized coats will have us “maxed out” this season. Speaking of the overcoat, during the 60s it was elevated from its pedestrian status to fashion statement with the addition of oversized buttons, rounded collars, narrower fit and bracelet length sleeves. Aquascutum takes this look even further in ’06 by refashioning the 60’s overcoat in bright yellow. A real eye-grabber!
Designers this season are also mad about fur – perfectly capturing the glamour of the 30s and 40s with coats and suits that feature finishing touches of fur in the most surprising places. Carolina Herrera elegantly trims the neckline of a long cashmere coat while both Derek Lam and Prada fashion it into sleeves. Azzedine Alala uses Mongolian lamb to trim ankle boots for plenty of fashion Pow! Showgoers will find smart fur-trimmed suits from the incomparable designer label, Lilli Ann, at the upcoming show and sale. The San Francisco-based Lilli Ann Corporation produced superb women’s fashion for over fifty years – unrivaled in terms of quality and distinctive design.
The 60’s are well-represented in this exhibit with a stunning black and silver Marc Jacobs minidress that echoes the youthful flare of such controversial pop legends as the late American beauty, Edie Sedgwick.
The “decade darling” of today’s designers, the 60s fashion sensibility is seen in the return of micro-miniskirts, skinny black pants and tights. We’ll all be “getting down” like Audrey Hepburn in those catchy new Gap commercials. Her signature black turtlenecks, pencil-thin black pants and black ballet slippers have become legendary. It’s a look that is as fresh today as it was back then.
“Today we are seeing an important shift away from the mass homogenization of fashion,” notes Ms. Totorka. “Vintage provides relief. It allows individuals to express themselves in a personal way.” Accessories play a large role in this search for personal expression. Among the “must-haves” for this season are oversized hold-all handbags such as the Prada leather bag with gold chain. (The Devil Wears Prada, you know!) Find the original at the Manhattan Vintage show and sale – a striking leather Prada bag with red tortoise accents in mint condition from dealer, Unique Boutique, NYC. While there, check out the timelessly elegant Gucci handbags – a crocodile clutch and smaller purse with chain accent.
Bold-faced watches, man-tailored mini vests, chunky rings and bracelets are called this season’s new collectibles. Their vintage originals will have you shopping the upcoming show for hours and coming away with such one-of-a-kind finds as a black velvet Christian Dior hat with white satin trim (early 60s) or a Christian Dior gold chain belt from the 60s. Find your own personal style by layering several key vintage looks – tweedy fitted vests and cashmere sweaters (you’ll find an incomparable collection from dealer, Right to the Moon Alice) over a ruffled Victorian-style blouse. Pair it with slouchy boots, a 60s mini-skirt and top it all off with an oversized fur-trimmed coat and voila! -- instant, cutting-edge fashion that rocks! This season, flaunt it – in vintage! You'll find pucci, costumejewelry, fortuny, dress, gown, tees, shoes, fabric, vintage, handbag, karen augusta, charles a. whitaker, rock tee shirt, vintage dealers, vintage stores, vintage boutiques, balenciaga, chanel, yves saint laurent, charles james, adolpho, armani, house of worth, schiaparelli, gabbana, donna karan, thierry mugler, givenchy, bill blass, bob mackie, claire mcardell, norell, mainbocher, trigère, adele simpson, molyneux, patou, lucille, donald brooks, bohan, beene, helmut lang, hermes, karl lagerfeld, louis vuitton, missoni, moshino, norma kamali, paco rabanne, pierre cardin, ungaro, valentino, hats by bes ben
The Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show takes place on Friday, October 13th from 1-8 pm and on Saturday, October 14th from 11 am – 6 pm. The Metropolitan Pavilion is located at 125 West 18th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, New York. Admission is $20. For more information, call 518/434-4312, 212/691-7297 (press only) or visit the web site at www.manhattanvintage.com. For press passes, please contact Leigh Infield Associates at the above number
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