Category Archives: Vintage Style Alert

The mod world of Mary Quant

Posted on April 13, 2009 by letitiaanne

We have the Brits to thank for the mod movement if not the existence of the clothing boutique itself. And perhaps most of our gratitude for both should rest at the feet of Mary Quant, maybe the most influential designer/boutique … Continue reading →

Posted in Know Your Designers, Vintage Style Alert | Tagged 1960's, Absolute Beginners, Colin MacInnes, Dear Creatures, M. Ward, Mary Quant, mini-skirt, mod fashion, She & Him, Swinging London look, Zooey Deschanel | 4 Comments

Vintage Style Alert: the 40s

Posted on March 30, 2009 by letitiaanne

If the Paris RTW runways were any indication, the 40s and the 80s will be the influential decades on today’s looks. Personally, I’m more interested in the forties look. First some background… There are two primary silhouettes for the forties … Continue reading →