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Valentino Virtual Museum Launches

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Want to get a close look at around 300 of Valentino’s iconic designs? The Valentino Garavani Archives are now available online and the experience is absolutely incredible. Over 5,000 documents have been installed in an incredible three-dimensional Palazzo that has the feel of a chic video game.

After downloading the free desktop application you may create your own unique path through the galleries to discover favorite designs, celebrities in Valentino, and special videos featuring Valentino and longtime partner Giancarlo Giammeti discussing their careers.

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Iconic Designer: Jean Louis

Monday, December 12th, 2011

As the designer of Rita Hayworth’s famed black satin strapless dress from Gilda (1946), Marlene Dietrich’s beaded souffle stage wear for her cabaret shows and Marilyn Monroe’s iconic sheer sparkling gown she wore when she sang “Happy Birthday Mr. President” to JFK, Jean Louis gained fame around the globe as a Hollywood costume designer. The Paris-born designer, who was hired by Hattie Carnegie in New York before working in house for Columbia Pictures, also worked for Loretta Young, who he later married until his death in Palm Springs in 1997. He was nominated for 14 Academy Awards for Costume Design (he won for The Solid Gold Cadillac in 1956.)

Pictured above is a 1960s Jean Louis mohair swing coat, featuring an oversize plaid print on wool angora, in shades of tomato red, emerald green and royal blue. Available online at 1stdibs or at The Way We Wore.

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New Arrivals!

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

We have just added a New Arrivals section to the Gallery page on our website!

Here you will find some of the latest additions to our inventory. Please remember that vintage is a one-of-a-kind item, one style, one size so chances are it won’t hang around for long. If something you have your eye on has been sold, please don’t hesitate to ask us for something similar. We have one of the world’s largest inventories and chances are there’s another gem waiting in the wings just for you!

Christian Lacroix Party Dress

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Our Top 10 Vintage Luxury Gift Picks

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Someone’s been nice! Treat them (or yourself) to a little piece of vintage luxury this holiday season.

In addition to vintage clothing, The Way We Wore offers an extraordinary collection of vintage jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, footwear, sunglasses and many other chic curiosities! If you don’t see it online, it doesn’t mean we don’t have it. Call us if you’re looking for something unique.

Our Top 10 Vintage Luxury Gifts starting at $295.00.

1. Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Evening Box Purse, $1,200