Tag: 1920s fashion

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries

Hi all, just wanted to let all my vintage loving friends know about a new series coming to Aussie TV.  Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries is a drama series of thirteen one-hour episodes, scheduled for airing on ABC1 on 24 February 2012. It is based on Australian author Kerry Greenwood’s series of Phryne Fisher detective novels. Kerry began writing essay  the Phryne Fisher books in 1989 and there are now 18 in the series. I have included some info from the website below:

Immerse yourself in the opulent, exciting world of Australia’s leading lady detective Phryne Fisher in Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Phryne (pronounced Fry-nee) is a glamorous and thoroughly modern woman of the 1920s. Our lady sleuth sashays through the back lanes and jazz clubs of Melbourne, fighting injustice with her pearl handled pistol and her dagger sharp wit. Leaving a trail of admirers in her wake, our heroine makes sure she enjoys every moment of her lucky life. But behind the façade of elegance and charm are the scars of the past which drive Phryne to find justice for those who can’t help themselves and to pursue the truth of her own dark history.

Australian TV (like British) generally does historical drama very authentically wardrobe-wise, so I am keen to see how this turns out. Just have to wait and see I guess. I am pretty picky though, which is a curse…haha. Looks fun regardless and I dare say that a lot of Melbourne’s great Art Deco buildings and sites will have been used when filming. I shall report back!

Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) & Dr Mac (Tammy McIntosh)

DI Jack Robinson (Nathan Page) & Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis)

Vintage colour swatch: Rambunctious red

So, I thought I would do something fun and write a regular post every 2 weeks that focuses on a particular colour. I will also include pics showing all sorts of vintage fashion items that were produced in varying shades of that colour, hopefully to inspire some new outfit combinations in the future and some possible purchases.

Red: So many shades and varities. Crimson, fire-engine, scarlet, vermillion, cardinal, blood-red and the list goes on. I chose red today because it is a courageous colour and I have needed a lot of that in the last few days. I usually wear red when I am feeling confident and happy. Here are some amazing examples of red vintage/vintage inspired items. How gorgeous are the 30’s bias gowns – stunning! The black and red cloche is also breathtaking.

* Please note that all photos are linked back to their original source. 

          

      SALE Vintage 1920s Flapper Dress Red Silk Chiffon Beaded B38     1930s Dress / Vintage 30s 40s Black and Red Colorblock Bow Dress

1930's Bias Cut Red Silk and Velvet Gown SOLD       

     Antique 1930s Flapper Ruby Red Wool Cloche Hat     

        

     Vintage 1940s Red Stretch Suede Peep Toe Pumps     1930s Red Opaque Czech Art Glass Vintage Choker Necklace

Vintage 1930's Sweater Shirt Skirt Set Dress Red Small    Siren Sweetheart Vintage 1940's Red Dress, Sz S     Vintage 1940's Hawaiian red rayon floral print button front shirt Aloha by Mele Kaikimaka rockabilly WWII - size XL

1930's Powder Compact, Evans, Red Enamel & Silver Mesh, Love Birds, Valentine's Day, LOVELY     Vintage Art Deco Necklace Geometric Red and Black Celluloid 1930s Jewelry     Art Deco buckle

1950's Vintage Red Metallic-Swirls Beaded Rhinestone Tulle-Couture Low-Cut Plunge Ruffle Strapless Full Circle-Skirt Rockabilly Party Dress     Vintage Flapper Style Red and Black Beaded Purse    1920s Red and Black Leather Flapper Shoes

  LIPSTICK Red 1940s Sweater Knit Dress Art Deco CLINGY Cocktail Party Frock Vintage VALENTINE 40s 1930s 50s     GLAMOROUS Very CHERRY Deco Wool & Fur Coat ( medium)

 

 

1920s & 30s Australian fashion magazines

For all our Australian followers, we hope you had a wonderful day off, celebrating life in this wonderful country of ours by doing the things that us Aussies like to partake of in summer. Whether it was going to the beach, attending a bbq or picnic or  just hanging out with friends having a few drinks. Hope your day was grand and here are some lovely vintage Australian Home Journal covers and Home Budget inside pages from the 1920s and 30s to inspire you.

      

image of Australian Home Journal Needlework Supplement 1st October 1936

 

Vintage colour swatch: Tenacious teal

So, I thought I would do something fun and write a regular post every 2 weeks that focuses on a particular colour. I will also include pics showing all sorts of vintage fashion items that were produced in varying shades of that colour, hopefully to inspire some new outfit combinations in the future and some possible purchases.

Teal: A lovely medium blue-green that reminds me of the sea off the islands of Perth and Thailand, cooler weather and rainy nights. As with my previous yellow post, I was inspired this week by a 1940s crepe, beaded gown that I have in my collection in a magnificent teal colour. Here are some beauties in various shades of teal. I think my favourite is the 1920s French opera coat…stunning.

* Please note that all photos are linked back to their original source.

Teal dress - 50s hand knit sleeveless style -size 4/6 turquoise aqua teal - Mad Men era unknown designer craft    Vintage 1940's Teal Embroidered Two Piece Suit    1940's Black and Teal Lilli Ann Coat Sz S

Art Deco Mandalian Enamel Mesh Purse SALE PRICE    Teal Feather Flapper Styled Hat   Set of Six Vintage 1930's Teal Plastic Buttons-7/8"-VBP35

Vintage CORO PEGASUS Blue Crystal Expansion Bracelet - 1940 - WWII Era     

 

Beautiful 1930's Teal Silk Velvet Decadent Evening Gown    

  

       

  

 

2 strip Technicolor film…1928/29

I have been meaning to post this little 2 strip Technicolour film for a while now. It is quite amazing and seeing late 20s clothing and hats in all their coloured glory is mesmerising. I think my favourite hat is the black and white cloche and I love the green crepe ensemble.

You will notice that some of skirts are just slightly above knee. Contrary to what a lot of people think, these shorter lengths were generally only in vogue for a short period of time during the 1920s, from around late 1926 to 1928 and this quite often assists with dating a photo or piece of film. Hemlines soon plunged below the knee again in the early 1930s. Many thanks to Atqui on YouTube for uploading this.