Vintage-Inspired clothing lines

[Flat Foot Floey]

Very cute outfits, she shouldn´t have problems promoting her work, esp. in the rockabilly scene. Looks better than the more recent Lena Hoschek collections. I also love the fact that it´s made in Germany and not somewhere in eastern Europe where it´s cheaper and still her clothes aren´t much more expensive than Stop Staring etc.
Btw, I just noticed that I´ve seen her Winter collection somewhere before. The photos in front of the house were great from a photographic point of view.

I agree. Nice stuff there. :eusa_clap

 

[Drappa]

Does Vecona have a Facebook or Twitter? It would be much easier to promote them via those networks and result in a lot more hits for the website I suspect.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Thank you. Yes, she does.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vecona/92863995223
http://veconavintage.tumblr.com/

The UK Retailer is http://www.revival-retro.com/ in London.

 

[Drappa]

Oohh, LOVE that tumblr! And tweeted about it

 

[Hepville]

Now that I see the boys are allowed to make some suggestions:

I modeled for Vecona Vintage when I met my girlfriend. She is the designer.

This is her full custom line with a wide range from streampunk/gothic to 20s-30s styles:
Vecona

All items are locally made in small numbers. Support your scene ;-)

Yeah... support your scene and local artisans!

Very cute outfits, she shouldn´t have problems promoting her work, esp. in the rockabilly scene. Looks better than the more recent Lena Hoschek collections. I also love the fact that it´s made in Germany and not somewhere in eastern Europe where it´s cheaper and still her clothes aren´t much more expensive than Stop Staring etc.
Btw, I just noticed that I´ve seen her Winter collection somewhere before. The photos in front of the house were great from a photographic point of view.

You may better speak of something like "the authentic 50s scene" instead of rockabilly scene... it´s way too vintage for the average german rockabilly girl... and way too expensive... the thought of sustainability has not yet reached their bodys

 

[Katinka von K.]

You may better speak of something like "the authentic 50s scene" instead of rockabilly scene... it´s way too vintage for the average german rockabilly girl... and way too expensive... the thought of sustainability has not yet reached their bodys

Hm, you could be right about that

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Thank you Drappa. I am glad you like it. And yes, Hepville. It's important to support each other in order to get a well dressed "scene"

 

[epr25]

I love these http://www.etsy.com/listing/71540260/rockabilly-we-can-do-it-dungaree but apparently by their sizing I would be in the 4-5 xl size range if they would be able to make them that large? I'm only a size 20-22 in vintage sizing. Has anyone else ordered from there that's not a size 2?

http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.233402008.jpg

 

[Flicka]

I've been browsing this thread (but I haven't clicked on every link for 90 pages, I admit). I see oodles of 40s-60s stuff and the occasional '30s but what about '20s? I'm hoping to sew quite a few dresses, but there's a limit to my sewing ability and real '20s pieces are usually pretty fragile, so does anyone know of repro '20s dresses (and I don't mean Halloween flapper costumes, not that any of you would ever suggest something like that).

Tips for the aspiring '20s freak?

 

[Lily Powers]

I've been browsing this thread (but I haven't clicked on every link for 90 pages, I admit). I see oodles of 40s-60s stuff and the occasional '30s but what about '20s? I'm hoping to sew quite a few dresses, but there's a limit to my sewing ability and real '20s pieces are usually pretty fragile, so does anyone know of repro '20s dresses (and I don't mean Halloween flapper costumes, not that any of you would ever suggest something like that).

Tips for the aspiring '20s freak?

Try ReVamp Vintage . I do share your annoyance with the "go to" flapper garb that most people associate with 1920's clothing.

 

[lolly_loisides]

I've been browsing this thread (but I haven't clicked on every link for 90 pages, I admit). I see oodles of 40s-60s stuff and the occasional '30s but what about '20s? I'm hoping to sew quite a few dresses, but there's a limit to my sewing ability and real '20s pieces are usually pretty fragile, so does anyone know of repro '20s dresses (and I don't mean Halloween flapper costumes, not that any of you would ever suggest something like that).
Tips for the aspiring '20s freak?

Leluxe have some absolutely gorgeous dresses.
http://www.leluxeclothing.com/1920s-beaded-gowns-c-7.html
I particularly like their cotton day dresses.
http://www.leluxeclothing.com/the-english-garden-dress-p-42.html

 

[ThePowderKeg]

I'm looking for a black halter top and not having much luck - anyone have any suggestions? I was looking at Vivien of Holloway, but I'm in the US and want it for an event in just over 2 weeks and fear it wouldn't arrive in time. Mode Merr, Heartbreaker, DaddyO's, and PinUpGirl Clothing (which is a last resort for me) have no halter tops in my size. Argh.
Thanks for your suggestions!

 

[MissNathalieVintage]

How to convert UK prices and clothing sizes?

 

[Lorelai99]

How to convert UK prices and clothing sizes?

on sizes I have no idea... on currency google will do it for you.

 

[Flicka]

Unless I'm mistaken, British sizes are American -1 so that a British size 8 is an American size 6, a British size 10 is an American size 8 and so forth. As for the exchange rate, check it with your bank.

 

[Drappa]

Unless I'm mistaken, British sizes are American -1 so that a British size 8 is an American size 6, a British size 10 is an American size 8 and so forth. As for the exchange rate, check it with your bank.

It's two, apart form very few designers. A US 6 is a UK 10, a US 4 is a UK 8, US 8 is a UK 12 etc. Online conversion charts are really misleading quite often.

 

[Black Dahlia]

Love these Laura Ashely dresses. Too bad I'm not in the UK!

http://www.lauraashley.com/content/ebiz/lauraashley/invt/md722/md722_inkmulti_large.jpg

http://www.lauraashley.com/invt/md724

http://www.lauraashley.com/content/ebiz/lauraashley/invt/md799/md799_raspberrywhite_large.jpg

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[Barbara]

Try ReVamp Vintage . I do share your annoyance with the "go to" flapper garb that most people associate with 1920's clothing.

I had some trousers made by ReVamp back in LA. I picked the fabric so perhaps my bad here, but I was really disappointed that for over $125, the seams were coming apart and the buttonholes on the trousers all eventually had to be redone. AllureOriginals is the only person I'll go to for handmade vintage now.

 

[Barbara]

Try ReVamp Vintage . I do share your annoyance with the "go to" flapper garb that most people associate with 1920's clothing.

I had some trousers made by ReVamp back in LA. I picked the fabric so perhaps my bad here, but I was really disappointed that for over $125, the seams were coming apart and the buttonholes on the trousers all eventually had to be redone. AllureOriginals is the only person I'll go to for handmade vintage now.

 

[lolly_loisides]

There's a new Australian repro clothing company called The Great Pretender. They aren't cheap, but the clothes are very well made & best of all the sizes range from 6-22 (that's 32" to 48" bust sizing). The dresses are based on original patterns from the late 40's to the 60's. I understand the owner will be introducing 20's styles shortly.

I purchased the "Maude" (late 40's) dress & it looks lovely (yes I know I need to take a photo wearing it & post it). If I had the cash I would definitely buy the faux astrakhan coat.