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Do it With Vintage: Swim

May 19, 13 //
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When it comes to vintage, a lot of us tend to overlook swimwear, but this summer why not mix it up by trying vintage swimwear and stray away from the typical Bandeau Pack?   As I’m sure all of us have heard on multiple occasions “trends always come back in style,” the pieces we put together couldn’t be a better example of that.

1. 1980s Rovi Floral Bathing Suit, 2.Yves Saint Laurent Fuchsia Bathing Suit, 3.1970s Jantzen Psychedelic Swimsuit, 4. 1970s Floral Print Velour Swimsuit, 5. Versace Gold Stem Bikini 6. Lilac Crochet Bikini

The Versace motif revival right now is one of the biggest trends we’re seeing at retailers everywhere.  Why not do right by Gianni Versace by actually donning one of his original pieces!  Our Vintage Versace Gold Stem Bikini is one of those remarkable pieces that while it is vintage, it timelessly looks contemporary.  The piece has magenta & light pink color blocking underneath original Versace floral print.  The gold bamboo shoots in the piece adds a touch of luxury to this bathing suit, perfect for spending a day taking in the sun poolside at Soho Beach House.   Crochet is a great way to stay on trend this summer.  Our Vintage Lilac Crochet Bikini is the perfect piece to try  hobo chic for the summer.  The violet, lilac, and lavender striped triangle top with solid boy short bottoms give you the chance to take on vintage at the beach this summer.   Match this adorable bikini with an oversized, floppy hat for an authentic vintage summer hippie look.

Be daring this summer!  Try something new by putting on something old, do swimwear this summer with vintage! We guarantee  you won’t have to deal with the embarrassing moment when you encounter someone in the same bikini as you!

Spring & Summer 2013 Trends

February 16, 13 //
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1. 1950′s Lace & Gold Strapless Dress 2. Christian Lacroix Sheer Lace Floral Top 3. Edwardian-Inspired Lace & Silk Skirt

1.1960′s Orange Velvet & Lace Babydoll Dress 2. 1930′s Orange Celluloid Choker 3. Chanel Leather Skinny Belt 4. 1980′s Anthony Muto Iridescent Balloon Party Dress

1. 1960′s Lilly Pulitzer Floral Skirt 2. 1950′s Floral Pink Dress & Belt Set 3. 1950′s Mint Green Brooch & Earrings Set 4.  1960′s Peach Chiffon Party Dress

1. 1980′s Gold Metallic Clutch 2. 1960′s Daniel Green Flats 3. 1960′s Frank Usher Lurex Dress 4. 1960′s Gold Brocade Dress 5. Givenchy Silver Metallic Pants

1.  Calvin Klein Black Bustier 2. 1970′s Giorgio di Sant’Angelo Purple Cropped Top 3. Jean Paul Gaultier Cropped Vest

1. Philip Treacy Campbell’s Soup Baseball Cap 2. Philip Treacy Marilyn Monroe Baseball Cap

1. Chanel Lilac Sleeveless Top 2. 1960′s Geoffrey Beene Psychedelic Op-Art Dress 3. 1970′s Graphic Maxi Skirt 4. 1980′s Balmain Swirl Print Dress

1. 1980′s Pastel Gaucho Pants 2. 1950′s Bubble Gum Sequin Capris 3. 1950′s St. Simon Cotton Capris

1. 1950′s Schiaparelli Poured Glass Bracelet & Earrings Set 2. 1950′s Lucite Gold Confetti Cuff 3.  Floral Rhinestone Earrings 4. 1950′s Multicolor Gem Set 5. Blue Rhinestone Dome Brooch

1. 1960′s Jerry Yates Mod Beret 2. 1960′s Blue Skirt 3. 1960′s Jamison Op-Art Dress 4. 1960′s Yellow Beaded Purse 5.  1960′s Roger Vivier Patent Leather Pumps

Mad About Prints

January 28, 13 //
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1. 1960′s Swirl Brocade Pantsuit Set 2. 1960′s Hanae Mori Knit Skirt Set 3. 1980s Betsey Johnson Tank & Leggings Set 4. 1960s Eloise Curtis for Happenstance Tunic & Pants Set 5. 1990s Moschino Yellow Pages Blazer & Pants Set 6. 1970′s Animal-Print Palazzo Set 7. 1990s Moschino Grass-Print Pants 8. 1970s Magazine-Print Pants 9. 1970s Floral-Print Pants

A History Lesson: Mary McFadden

March 26, 12 //
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Detailed oriented designer, Mary McFadden began her extensive fashion career right after graduating from Columbia University. Some of her important positions include PR director at Christian Dior, special projects editor at Vogue South Africa and many more. Because of her passion in textiles and African arts, McFadden created three tunics simple yet unique that served as a foundation of her growing design house. McFadden’s collections had been shown on runways in New York, Paris, Rome, Milan, Tokyo, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Russian and many more. McFadden become popular in the fashion industry for her use of fortuny pleating; the designer implemented this meticulous pleading in the majority of her garments. Enlist in fashion finest and add McFadden’s vintage dresses to your closet, you can acquire vintage Mary McFadden dresses at C.Madeleine’s the store or online!

Spotlight on Vivienne Westwood: Let it Rock

March 14, 12 //
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Diving into the vast sea of fashion in 1971, punk pioneer, Dame Vivienne Westwood has illustrated her buoyancy throughout the decades with her fresh collaboration of punk edginess and a divine romantic appeal. In a joint operation with former partner Malcolm MacLaren of the Sex Pistols, the designer’s UK store opened their doors in the ’70s, feeding new trends to the fashion hungry youth of mean streets London. With the boutique’s ever evolving name changes, one thing has remained constant; the iconic Westwood image. Always compelling; never boring; get your paws on exclusive Vivienne Westwood goods from the 1990s at C.Madeleine’s Online! Shop the Vivienne Westwood boutique and be sure to check back every Monday for new items!

Do It With Vintage: Space Age Fashion

January 5, 12 //
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The sleigh bells have ceased ringing, the soaring confetti all been swept. Yet again, a new year is upon us. And much to all disbelief, yes, it really is the year 2012. Although, this unimaginabe year has yet to deliver flying cars and space stations beyond this universe, at C.Madeleine’s we are savvy to the idea of these futuristic images and welcome the inspiration to our wardrobe.

With a Jetsons portrait in mind, we are reminded of the Space Age collections of the 1960s that were brought to us from such fashion pioneers as Andres Courreges and Pierre Cardin. To achieve such futuristic concepts, designers incorporated a heavy usage of unconventional materials and shapes to their clothing. Vinyl, PVC, and plastic textiles were utilized upon boxy mini-dresses and geometrically shaped accessories. This avant-garde look can be yours with C.Madeleine’s within your closet. Although, teleportation of your modern new pose is lightyears beyond our technology, order online and expect an ultra chic and futuristic parcel at your doorstep in 3 to 5 business days!

1980s Barrette, Pierre Hardy Heels, 1960s Frank Usher Mini-Dress, Chloe Cashmere Coat, 1980s Vinyl Clutch, Marc Jacobs Booties, Gareth Pugh Vinyl Dress

This Just In: Two-Tone Vinyl Patent Clutch

May 28, 11 //
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This over-sized patent clutch is the accessory you need to complete your spring & summer outfits. This vintage purse is absolutely wearable today with its pop of neon yellow. Now available online.

A History Lesson: Travilla

April 22, 11 //
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While he may not be a household name, William Travilla arguably designed the twentieth century’s most famous dress: Marilyn Monroe’s halter dress in The Seven Year Itch.

During Hollywood’s Golden Age, Travilla worked as a costume designer for both Warner Bros & Twentieth-Century Fox, while a budding friendship (and rumored affair) with Monroe led to a fruitful working relationship. Their collaborations include: Monkey Business (1952), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) & Bus Stop (1956).

In the sixties, Travilla designed the lovely gowns for the cast of Valley of the Dolls (1967). In the following decade, he began to work in television and he created the wardrobes for the series, “Knots Landing” & “Dallas.” Travilla continued to work, dressing the world’s top names in entertainment until his death in 1990.

The dress.

Travilla fits Monroe for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

A Travilla tag and Sharon Tate’s dresses in Valley of the Dolls from the 2008 tour of Travilla’s dresses & designs.

Images from travillatour & hulu.com