Jacques Fath

I'm sure I am not the only one who is fascinated when an actual vintage garment is linked to its fashion ad counterpart.  Below is another match.   You will see the history of matches on the side labeled "Vintage Ad" or check above in the tab.  If any of you are in knowledge of or have a lead for an actual to fashion ad dress, outfit, accessory, etc.   I'd love to hear from you. 

Jacques Fath dresses certainly have the couture feel.  I'd like to do a future post on this master of fashion.

The Ad:
Jacques Fath Couture Dress
*featured in Harper's Bazaar,  March 1954
      This dress cost $425 in 1954 making it $3,565 in today's dollars.

Description of dress:
"Fragile tracery of imported lace and velvet.  From the Joseph Halpert collection designed in America by Jacques Fath.  $425"

Please see this link for a brief bio on Jacques Fath.  Jacques Fath died young at 42 years old in 1954.  So, could this have been have been apart of his last collection he designed?

The Match:

This dress is not an exact match as the underlay is silk organza but certainly is close in appearance.

Photographs property of and given permission to use Shrimpton Couture.  I invite you to visit their website:

Shrimpton Couture

This is such a fabulous dress and thanks to Shrimpton Couture they took some marvelous detailed shots of the couture dress.  Unfortunately, ladies this dress has sold but you can still take a peek at the grandness here:

Images Copyright Shrimpton Couture not to be used without express permission.

Images Copyright Shrimpton Couture not to be used without express permission.

Images copyright Shrimpton Couture not to be used without express permission.

Images Copyright Shrimpton Couture not to be used without express permission.

Images Copyright Shrimpton Couture not to be used without express permission.

Images Copyright Shrimpton Couture not to be used without express permission.

Description from Shrimpton Couture:

"It is hand made lace on a fine netting all done to create beautiful, feminine flowers. The lace lies over layers of nude silk organza. The skirt is full and I have styled it over a light crinoline so you can see the fullness through the skirt (crinoline not included) The bodice has a pretty silk edging in a sweetheart bust line."

"The dress is fully lined though the skirt in two layers of silk organza in a nude color and then it has an inner layer of silk in cream. The bodice has a self lining of nude silk organza and a built in cream colored bodice. It closes with a side painted metal zipper. It comes with its original belt and the belt is in excellent condition."

Now On To Rockefeller Center 1944

Source: Life Magazine archives pictures of women at Rockefeller Center in 1944 series was "Beautiful Girls in NYC".  Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt.

Fancy A Trip To NYC 1942 Style?

How about a walk down Fifth Avenue in 1942?
Alfred Eisenstaedt - photographer.  Source: Life Magazine archives

Fifth Avenue at Saks department store:

Bergdorf Goodman women window shopping:

Fifth Avenue October 1942:

Fifth Avenue candy shop:

Fifth Avenue and 58th Street Bergdorf Goodman:

Fifth Avenue midtown:

How about a walk outside down Fifth Avenue:

Harper's Bazaar March 1954

I acquired a small stack of Harper's Bazaar magazines.  They are in pretty rough shape and so it is nice and easy to scan them without worrying about the magazine.  I got them for about $5 a piece and some issues have pages missing but it is so awesome to take a look through these magazines.

Today,  I am going to showcase Harper's Bazaar March 1954.  In this issue is a small article about Chanel coming back after her war hiatus very interesting.

I just love the Givenchy or Balenciaga polka dot gowns.  One of these would be my dream dress.  I'll gladly take either one.  How impressive are they?

 Here are a select few images from the magazine...

Balenciaga Chiffon Polka Dot Gown 1954:

Givenchy Polka Dot Taffeta Dress  1954:

...total Audrey Hepburn

Cover Image  Harper's Bazaar March 1954:

As you can see quite beat up but it makes scanning easier:)

Coco Chanel article and image discussing her comeback, very historical:

I put the article at a large size so that it easier to read.

Mollie Parnis 1954 designed gown (I think this is Dovima modeling):

This dress by Jacques Fath cost $425 in 1954 this would make it $3,565 today!:

Various other images:

Great artistic modeling pose, total 1950's:

Hattie Carnegie 1954 dress:

Thrifting

I got this lovely dress in the mail today.  I hope to take a picture with it on later in the week. This was a new, old stock dress.   I found it fascinating that it had these pads under the arms.   Do any of you have dress with these pads still under the arms?  It seems a little uncomfortable to wear them as it's not quite soft.  It has some kind of paper in it.  I'll probably take them out as they really aren't needed.  I'm so glad that nowadays we have great deodorants on the market.

Today, I decided to check out a Goodwill store in a ritzy area.  I thought I might be able to find some cheap vintage well-made items.  Goodwill is certainly not what it used to be.  I think I have better luck on ebay with clothing.  Although, at least you can try things on here.  It's amazing the price they charge for some things.

I noticed this pair of Joan and David shoes that had a vintage vibe.  To me, Joan and David shoes are mid-line nothing exclusive.  I figured maybe $5 for them since they were well loved! When I asked, they said $50.  I'm like "holy cow" for these?

At this Goodwill, they had Chanel and Prada but they also priced them very high.  I doubt anyone who goes into Goodwill is going to pay $300 for a used pair of Prada shoes.

Here's an image of the $50 shoes that were pretty worn (did not buy, of course)..

I thought it was interesting to see such expensive designers at Goodwill.  I believe the jacket was priced at $175.  It could have been a bit higher.   I know that new it would retail $1,000 but still.  This jacket was probably 20 years old and used...it's Goodwill!

It's The Matching Girls

I love it when I see matching ensembles.  Here are a few ideas some cheap some a viewing pleasure:

Etsy  1950's Polka Dot  Love it!

Very cool website called Modbag.  They have some really interesting pieces probably  more for the viewing pleasure:)

Andrew Geller matching bag and shoes:

Or how about this matching gloves with a bag at Dorothea's Closet?  This is not too badly priced at $90:

Look at this one on ebay right now, so cute and with new shoes to boot! :

Hey Lisa, this one's got your name on it...no matching shoes but it's made from beads...how lovely is that!

Talk about a really matching set...look at this one ..

This item sold at Sydney's Vintage but still really cool!

I love this set and very nicely priced at $60 but my foot is too wide or I'd snap it up.   Check it out!  You get a bag, MJ shoes, and a belt.

I showed this one before this would be what I would love in a matching shoe and bag ensemble on etsy: