Costumes from PBS?s ?Downton Abbey?
It has been noted by many that we seem to be caught up in a cultural love affair with bygone eras.? Immersive period shows like ?Boardwalk Empire,? ?Mildred Pierce,? and ?Downton Abbey? have flourished as a counterbalance to the ephemerality and tawdriness of of the ubiquitous reality show.? We seem to crave escape to other worlds, the security of an already-resolved past, and the romance of nostalgic craft.
This is great if you love looking at vintage lingerie?because it?s everywhere.? I have always collected early 20th century lingerie, mostly slips and robes, with the occasional tap pant in the mix.? I don?t really wear any, but occasionally pull pieces out just to look at them, in the same way and for some of the same reasons people watch period TV shows.? Just touching the delicate peach silk and intricate embroidery fills me with awe for the craftsmanship of past masters and allows a brief moment of nostalgia and escape.
?Vintage? lingerie is a term that people often use to refer?both in Google and in the fashion world? to midcentury looks: bullet bras, high waisted briefs, garters. ?Everyone loves a 50?s pinup, but I find the luxury and elegance of earlier lingerie from the 1910?s-1940?s more exquisite and compelling.
Costume from HBO?s ?Boardwalk Empire?
Costumes from HBO?s ?Boardwalk Empire?
So you can imagine my overwhelming joy when fellow TLA writer and vintage lover, Kristina, and I visited the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show in October.? I went bananas!? This is a semi-annual retail show, filled with vendors of vintage clothing from the 18th-20th centuries. ?(Note: I was surprised to notice that many vintage vendors live vintage lives, i.e. they do not have websites, so if you?re interested in buying, you can visit them at vintage shows or visit the sites I?m recommending at the end. ?These photos below are for inspiration.)
Lisa Victoria Vintage stood apart from the others.? Its owner, Lisa, clearly selects her assortment with care and knowledge, and every stunning piece was of high quality and in good condition.? She not only sells to the public, but also supplies costumes for movies and TV, including ?Boardwalk Empire.? ?Her items are not available to buy online, but can be purchased at vintage shows, and admired on her site.
Silver silk gown with lace and self fabric appliques. Lisa Victoria Vintage.
Silk and Lace Bralette. Lisa Victoria Vintage
Deep V gown with faggotting and applique detail. Lisa Victoria Vintage.
Other gorgeous inspiration pieces from Hollywood and Vine Vintage, ?Ritual Vintage, and?Right to the Moon Alice:
Silk Teddy. Ritual Vintage.
Drop waist chemise. RItual Vintage.
Silk crepe gown detail. Hollywood and Vine Vintage.
Silk tap pant. Hollywood and Vine Vintage.
Chiffon and lace bodice. Hollywood and Vine Vintage.
This floral print seems current and fresh. Right To the Moon Alice Vintage.
Empire waist drop shoulder gown. Right to the Moon Alice.
If you?re looking to buy vintage lingerie, and you?re not near a vintage show, check out your local thrift stores, swap meets, estate sales, and textile shows. ?I?ve found undervalued pieces just lying around the most unexpected corners.
You can also check out etsy, ebay, and these sites for an ever-changing assortment of early 20th century lingerie:
1920?s Teddy. www.vintagetextile.com
White silk and lace 30?s or 40?s dressing gown. www.theamericanvernacular.com
c1938 trousseaux slips. www.antiquedress.com
Peach silk chemise. www.poshgirlvintage.com
Here?s a great blog post about ?Boardwalk Empire? and 20?s lingerie:?http://16sparrows.typepad.com/16sparrows/2012/05/1920s-lingerie-in-boardwalk-empire.html
Please share any vintage resources you love! ?Do any readers out there actually wear their vintage pieces?
Laura a.k.a. Lola Haze
I?ve loved lingerie since before that was reasonable. I taught myself drawing, designing, and sewing, and after graduating from Harvard with an English degree, immediately went to work disregarding it and following my passion for fashion. After a few years designing for a big company, I went off on my own and started Lola Haze TM, (named after the title character in ?Lolita,? my favorite book). Lola Haze is playwear for the bold woman who loves fun and dresses for herself! I feel happy and lucky that I get to love my job so much, and am thrilled to share my lingerie enthusiasm with The Lingerie Addict!
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