Archive for April, 2011

Iconic Designer: Adolfo

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

Born in 1933, Adolfo Sardina started his foray into fashion as a milliner, working in the hat workshops of Balenciaga and Chanel. Expected to become a lawyer, Adolfo instead became a designer, after being influenced by an aunt who was fond of French couture. In 1953, he received a Coty Fashion Award for his innovative millinery designs and returned to Paris to apprentice at the House of Chanel. Bill Blass helped to finance Adolfo’s first millinery house under his own name and in the 1960s he began designing clothing for clients like Nancy Regan.

Pictured above is a 1970s Adolfo hand painted organza pinafore ball gown. Visit 1stdibs for more information.

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Celebrate Spring at The Way We Wore

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

It’s that time of the year again!!!  Doris has just returned from 2 buying trips and hit the mother lode of accessories.  Check out the recent arrival of costume jewelry and perfect-for-spring shoes at The Way We Wore.

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Meet Sales Associate Jascmeen Bush

Sunday, April 17th, 2011

Where are you from? The Bay Area.

What is your position at TWWW? Ambassador of Keeping It Real, Lingo Liaison, In-House Stylist and Sales Associate.

How long have you worked there? Six months.

How did you come to TWWW? I had met Doris about a year ago and then re-introduced myself to her (by that I mean pounced on her) while she was shopping in a boutique I worked at in Berkeley. I asked if she was hiring right then and there, we exchanged contact info, and the rest is history!

How did you develop a passion for vintage? I started off as a thrifter. My granny and I would thrift and then make up elaborate stories about our findings once belonging to Lucille Ball or Dorothy Dandridge. Then as my taste level matured I craved more coveted clothing and started investing in vintage.

What are your favorite eras/designers? I’m very much into ’70s  and ’80s Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci and Scaasi. I also collect COOGI sweaters from the ’80s and ’90s.

Any pieces you are currently coveting from the store? Yes! Lots! An ’80s patent leather Chanel purse, gold and black link necklace by Christian Dior, a red floor length Scaasi gown and a Versace safety pin belt and a million other things.

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Now Playing: Bill Cunningham New York

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Director Richard Press’s new documentary, Bill Cunningham New York, about the New York Times‘ pioneer of street style photography, is truly inspiring. Moving and visually exciting, the film features interviews with Annette de la Renta, Tom Wolfe, Anna Wintour and plenty of screen time with the Schwinn-riding cultural anthropologist who is completely obsessed with fashion, beauty and chronicling street trends.

Visit the film’s website for more information.

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