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Ballerinas on the beach

July 11, 2016

In the late 1930s and early 40s, a popular silhouette for beach fashions was a slim torso flaring to a short skirt, as[...]

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L’Officiel & The Californian archives for your viewing pleasure

September 29, 2015

You know how sometimes you discover something that's actually public knowledge, but you feel like it's too good to be[...]

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I’m Jessica,
I’m Jessica,

I’m Jessica,

and I love old things, the history they carry and the opportunity for us to act as caretakers of that history. I write about the designers, labels, shops and historic trends that created the clothing we, as vintage enthusiasts, love to wear.

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50s/60s Cape And Dress Set In Navy And Green Silk

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Irene Bury Coral Linen Asymmetric Dress

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1950s Claire McCardell Cotton Lace Dress

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Mary Dean 1940s Striped Jersey Dress

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1950s Claire McCardell Sheer Shirtwaist

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