Archive for the ‘New Arrivals’ Category

It’s that Time of Year!

Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

Get the gift of Vintage Fashion! The boutique is full of new arrivals including cocktail dresses, gowns, jewelry and accessories just in time for the New Year! Featured above (counter-clockwise from upper left) are a pair of Kenneth Jay Lane 1960′s Rhinestone Earrings, 1960′s Textured Gilt Evening Bag, CHANEL Quilted Leather Trunk Case Handbag, CHANEL Deco Inspired Gold Leather Strappy Sandals, Patrick Kelly Fuchsia Fox Fur Jacket, and a Wendy Gell Rhinestone Encrusted Cuff.

Feel free to Call or Email with any inquiries.

Doris Raymond Procures Motherlode of French 1920′s items!

Saturday, August 11th, 2012


Last week Doris dazzled us with one of her famous “Dog and Pony” shows. After she returns from a buying trip, she always unpacks the treasures in front of the entire staff. We sit encircling her two enormous suitcases like a campfire and we cover our eyes between each piece so we can get the full impact of the big reveal.

We “Oooh” and “Aaah,” try on the pieces that are our favorites and snap pics, and when she can- she gives us the provenance of each masterfully hand embroidered and meticulously hand-beaded garment. Trust me, if you’re a vintage lover,  it’s better than Christmas!

Look out for images of  new 1920′s flapper dresses, mantles and opera coats!

Check out our amazing selection of  1920′s here! But, beware! You won’t be able to resist these beauties!!

 

40 Dresses in 40 Minutes!

Monday, July 16th, 2012

 

It’s a typical day at The Way We Wore boutique: walk-in customers, brides, party- goers, red carpet requests, and appointments with designers. Doris stepped out for a bit, we all just assumed it was to run a few errands.

After about forty minutes she popped back in, grinning from ear to ear, her tiny frame hidden beneath armfuls of gowns! And that was just the beginning! Her SUV was overflowing with sequins, lace, brocade, taffeta, and rhinestones; rolling hills of maribou, chiffon, and tulle in delicate pastels and luxurious jewel tones. We were stunned! A 1950′s cocktail dress bonanza in under an hour! The pieces were acquired from a Hollywood actress known for her work in “Gone With the Wind”. 40 designer gowns including Balmain, Nettie Rosenstein and Sophie of Saks… all in about 40 minutes!

Stay tuned for images of our new pieces and shop the best of our 1950′s selection here!

Doris Raymond Confesses: “My Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is Out of Control!”

Friday, May 11th, 2012

If you know Doris Raymond, vintage specialist and proprietor of The Way We Wore®, then you know the long-running joke about her obsessive compulsive disorder. Luckily her OCD has recently kicked into high gear as she returns from her big bi-annual buying trip with an unprecedented treasure trove of quality vintage clothing and accessories. From pre-1950′s pieces that are hard to come by to an incredible selection of cocktail dresses and evening gowns, The Way We Wore presents an outstanding selection of new arrivals that even includes that oh so elusive vintage Birkin bag.

Doris sets out twice a year to canvass the world for the best in vintage fashion. This season she may just have cemented her status as iconic collector of fashion from the 1920′s by adding to her already significant and pristine selection of beaded and gold lamé flapper dresses.

On top of that, she’s acquired quite a few designer cocktail pieces and evening gowns as well as jewelry, accessories, and chic colorful hats.

As for the pièce de résistance, she has not one but two vintage Birkin bags in superior condition.

We do advise however that if you are interested in these items you must hurry because, when it comes to one-of-a-kind vintage fashion these sorts of things really do go fast!

 

Iconic Designer: Thierry Mugler

Monday, April 9th, 2012

Now that we are well into the 2010s, it’s more than safe to say that the 1980s are vintage, and key designers like Thierry Mugler are collectible. The French native began designing clothes for a Parisian boutique in his mid-twenties and went on to work for ready-to-wear houses throughout Europe. In the 1970s he struck out on his own and during the 1980s and 1990s he became internationally successful for his precise and structured styles.

He famously designed the black dress worn by Demi Moore in Indecent Proposal and went on to create wildly successful fragrances, books and short films. Mugler has collaborated on costumes for artists such as Beyonce and Dita Von Teese. In 2010, Nicola Formichetti was announced as the new creative director of Thierry Mugler.

Pictured is a sky blue gown made from semi-sheer chiffon with asymmetrical pleats from the bust in a Grecian style. Visit 1stdibs for more information.

New Arrivals! Geoffrey Beene, Teal Traina, Balestra Couture & More!

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

They’re here! New Arrivals featuring some of the most stunning vintage gowns and cocktail dresses suitable for the red carpet or special occasion.

Here you will find highlights from an incredible selection of silk beaded dresses from the 1920′s, designer collectibles from the 80′s and some rare finds such as this incredible work of art by Italian couturier Renato Balestra.

Peruse the new items online at 1st Dibs or call us at the boutique for more information. We always look forward to hearing from you.

Vintage Balestra Couture