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Thursday, November 28, 2019
Thursday, November 21, 2019
1940's Hats, Furred and Fabulous!
A stylish leopard-trimmed tilt topper with matching muff-bag by Otto Lucas. From British Vogue, 1941.
Sophisticated, high-flared tricorn by John Frederics. From Vogue, 1942.
From the Millinery Salon at Carson Pirie Scott & Co., Chicago. From Vogue, 1943.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
A Fur Drama
Gene Marshall |
Madra Lord |
Madra Lord |
A touch of fur can lend drama and sophistication when costarring with a suit ensemble or a fashion accessory such as a hat.
Cast:
Careless Kisses Madra Lord is from Integrity.
Spotted in Manhattan Madra Lord is from Jamieshow.
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Thursday, November 7, 2019
The Classic Forties Chubby Fur
It's what every woman wants. The wear-with-everything chubby fur jacket. It was the most popular fur fashion trend of the 1940s.
A beautiful silver-dyed imported fox from the Chicago Mail Order Company. You could purchase it for $49.95 cash or buy it on credit. It also included a matching fur strip, to trim your own hat!
Two more from the Chicago Mail Order catalog. On the left a silky, fluffy Guanaco fur. A rich, mink-dyed Coney fur on the right. These jackets easily go from daytime to evening with a simple change of accessories.
Monolithic Studios' director Ivy Jordan wears a Donna Salyers' Fabulous Furs coat originally designed for Barbara Millicent Roberts aka Barbie. The faux fur coat was altered exclusively for Miss Jordan. Hat, skirt, corsage, jewels, and styling are from The Couture Touch. Gloves are from Ashton Drake. Color Deal Ivy Jordan is from Integrity.
Catalog images are from the Chicago Mail Order Company, Fall/Winter 1941-42.
A beautiful silver-dyed imported fox from the Chicago Mail Order Company. You could purchase it for $49.95 cash or buy it on credit. It also included a matching fur strip, to trim your own hat!
Two more from the Chicago Mail Order catalog. On the left a silky, fluffy Guanaco fur. A rich, mink-dyed Coney fur on the right. These jackets easily go from daytime to evening with a simple change of accessories.
Credits:
Donna Salyers is known for her faux fur women's clothing and home furnishings.Catalog images are from the Chicago Mail Order Company, Fall/Winter 1941-42.