Then
1904 The Museum at FIT
Now
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Then & Now ~ White Applique
Then
1900-1903 The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Now
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Then & Now ~ Red Coat
Then
1945 Lyre Charles James, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Now
SS 2013 Add
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Then & Now ~ Paisley Dressing Gown
Then
Dressing Gown 1875 The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Almost Now
Now
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Then & Now ~ Wine Satin
Then
Lounging Pajamas 1930s Timeless Vixen Vintage
Now
Zac Posen 2013
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
France in Fashion ~ Parasol Meets Umbrulla by Gail Carriger
Rumor is that in Paris the French do not approve of umbrellas. However, research shows this was not always the case. I present to you a collection of images proving that, at one time, the French loved the umbrella and the parasol...
I will be toting my umbrella in leau of a parasol, as even the French are not allowed to interfere with the state of my hair. The weather is scheduled to be most unpredictable in May, so for Gail a brolly is a must. I know, so British of me. Yes, you read that right, I'll be packing an umbrella not parasol. Gasp! I really can't travel around France for three weeks with a parasol, not even my cute folding one.
So yes, you guessed it, Fashionable Reader, I fly to France tomorrow. Don't you worry, I know how to schedule posts here on blogspot so you'll have regular drops of Then & Nows and even a few others while I am away.
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Gustave Caillebotte ~ Paris Street Rainy Day 1877 (PD wiki)
Georges Seurat ~ A Sunday on La Grande Jatte 1884 (PD wiki)
Alfred Stevens ~ La Parisienne 1880 (PD wiki)
1920 Erte Parasols
Edouard Manet ~ Spring 1881 (PD wiki)
James Tissot ~ Two Sisters
August Macke ~ Before the Hat Shop
Paul Cézanne ~ La Promenade
Grün ~ An Elegant Lady with a Parasol
La Mode Illustree
1950s Dior
Leslie Caron
Peach With A Parasol
Dior 2011
I will be toting my umbrella in leau of a parasol, as even the French are not allowed to interfere with the state of my hair. The weather is scheduled to be most unpredictable in May, so for Gail a brolly is a must. I know, so British of me. Yes, you read that right, I'll be packing an umbrella not parasol. Gasp! I really can't travel around France for three weeks with a parasol, not even my cute folding one.
So yes, you guessed it, Fashionable Reader, I fly to France tomorrow. Don't you worry, I know how to schedule posts here on blogspot so you'll have regular drops of Then & Nows and even a few others while I am away.
Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.
Monday, May 13, 2013
5 Fashionable Steampunk Things Gail Carriger Learned at Nova Albion
1. Yes the Rack has grown...again
2. Long necklaces can tarnish clothes at the neckline where they brush
3. Corset laces thin out to the point where, even if they aren't broken, they need to be replaced
4. Ice water gets soy cause out of satin
5. Sometimes a girl just has to strut around in her underthings
This concludes steampunk month here on Reto Rack. I hope to do it again some day and I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed posting the images.
I'm off to France soon, but please don't despair Fashionable Reader, plenty of posts are scheduled to come your way even though I'm larking it up with the French (ah, the magic of Blogspot). And if I don't find the time (or the internet access) to post on the road, you can expect much lovely French fashion when I return home.
Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.
2. Long necklaces can tarnish clothes at the neckline where they brush
3. Corset laces thin out to the point where, even if they aren't broken, they need to be replaced
4. Ice water gets soy cause out of satin
5. Sometimes a girl just has to strut around in her underthings
Gail and the bad boys of Steampunk, being naughty
Big steampunk earrings
Curiosities museum exhibit
This concludes steampunk month here on Reto Rack. I hope to do it again some day and I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed posting the images.
I'm off to France soon, but please don't despair Fashionable Reader, plenty of posts are scheduled to come your way even though I'm larking it up with the French (ah, the magic of Blogspot). And if I don't find the time (or the internet access) to post on the road, you can expect much lovely French fashion when I return home.
Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Gail Carriegr Reports on Nova Albion Steampunk Convention ~ Fashionable Others
Some fashionable steampunk folk around the convention.
Ben's vest very much reminded me of this one...
And I am reminded of...
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Amy of Brute Force Studios, Christiana modeling some of my duds
Pretty boys.
Ben's vest very much reminded me of this one...
1860s Vest The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The obligatory nod to Firefly.
Phrannish and the Space Man.
The League of Steam recruits Ryvenna for a Ghost Story
Michael and John the very dapperest of the dapper.
And I am reminded of...
1880 The Museum at FIT; Matthew Macfadyen Ripper via Facebook Period Movies
The adorable Rachel of Ruby Blackbird sporting her wears.
Friend to Bumbersnoot
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
Nova Albion Steampunk Convention ~ Fashionable Objects from Gail Carriger
Some of the pretties spotted round and about the Nova Albion steampunk convention.
Made me think of these shoes...
For some reason this particular convention, perhaps because of the Steampunk in Space theme, made me think of deco. I wouldn't say there is a natural link between the two but I do wear some of my deco stuff with steampunk outfits and it seems to go well.
I don't know what it is about that piece but I just love it.
And I also spotted this little jobby in the fashion blogs recently. It's not steampunk, but it's very inspiring to DIY. It could be fun to salvage and old leather camera or map case and decorate it in a similar manner.
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Bumbersnoot-like pin
Rotating Nautilus Neckalce
Gold boots
Made me think of these shoes...
Steampunk shoes on Amazon $30-$60
Jitterbug shoulder rider
Key nail art
Octopus top hats
Crank spinning parasol
Big rose hat
For some reason this particular convention, perhaps because of the Steampunk in Space theme, made me think of deco. I wouldn't say there is a natural link between the two but I do wear some of my deco stuff with steampunk outfits and it seems to go well.
Gold deco brooch and earring set
Deco hair clip
Deco pin
Deco Necklace Christie’s Deco (similar faux diamond $50)
Deco Van Cleef & Arpels, 1926 Bonham’s
I don't know what it is about that piece but I just love it.
And I also spotted this little jobby in the fashion blogs recently. It's not steampunk, but it's very inspiring to DIY. It could be fun to salvage and old leather camera or map case and decorate it in a similar manner.
Givenchy star embellished minaudiere at barneys.com
Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.
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