Tag: 1950s

Alexander McQueen Retrospective Part 7: Fall 2005

In tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen, I have been posting a retrospective of past collections, from a SwingFashionista perspective. The best of Alexander McQueen for retro-loving folk. May he rest in peace. In part 7, my top picks from the Fall 2005 ready-to-wear show. More to come…

Vintage Bathing Suits: Zelda Sweet Water

Summer is coming up which means it’s time to start looking for bathing suits. Nikki Marvin recently bought a blue vintage bathing suit off of ebay (click here) and it’s cute, cute, cute!! There are a few places you can find some vintage inspired suits and but one of my new favorites is Zelda Sweet Water. Strange name, but great suits. Here are some favorites:

So what are you planning on wearing this summer?

Louis Vuitton Fall 2010: Top Picks

With Marc Jacobs (*swoon*) at the helm, the Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 ready-to-wear show was all about an unabashedly vintage silhouette. Balconette bosoms, wasp waists, lined 50s circle skirts, sweater girls, fur collars, bows, long gloves and clutches. Also so nice to see a retro-inspired collection trotted down the catwalk, without terrifying abstract makeup or surrealist hair, to ‘balance out the old-fashioned’. Of course, I would have preferred red lippie and pincurls, but the preppy ponytails and fresh-faced ingenue makeup is a welcome relief after some of the absurdist hair, makeup (and shoes) of the season. Here are my favourites: