Shop Update: Ruffles, gowns and designer sixties

1960s gown with full-back train by Margot Paynton of London

 I'm taking this freezing cold evening to share some pieces that have made it into the shop since the start of the new year. This update has two very special 1960s designer pieces - a Margot Paynton gown with a beautiful ruffle collar and full-length back train and a wonderful knit by Laura Aponte of Rome, who designed at the legendary House of Schiaparelli, before setting up her own couture line. As always, click on the links to visit the Etsy listings.

1920s Swiss dot cotton day dress

1980s Pretty in Pink ruffle dress

1930s silk satin bias cut nightgown

1960s knit by Laura Aponte of Rome

1960s faux snakeskin handbag by Elbief of England

Shop Update: White, Black and Peach

*SOLD* 1940s embroidered cotton blouse by Olivieras Embroideries

 I'm a wee bit delayed posting the shop's most recent update... These pieces all hit the store over the past week or so... and one has already found a new home! But better late than never, I hope!

Looking ahead, there's going to be a small shipping delay in the shop in the coming week but then I'll be listing lots of new pieces spanning the '30s to the '80s. There'll be some great abstract prints, pretty florals and... not one but two gold skirt sets!! 

50s / 60s blouse with 3D applique flowers

40s / 50s longline lace bullet bra

1920s pink and green plaid cotton day dress

1930s peach corselette bra by Spencer

1910s / 1920s antique crochet cotton step-in

1920s Cherries

Even though the shop is supposed to be emptying my wardrobe of jam-packed rails and bulging coathangers (and hoarder tendencies!), I did take in a waif and stray a few days ago: this little cherry jacket.

 

 

 

I found it while rummaging in a nearby secondhand shop and couldn't believe how low the price was (I cannot justify much clothes-buying at the moment!). It was an even nicer find when you consider that the jacket dates from the 1920s and it is in such good condition. I love the velour / velveteen fabric with its cheery red and blue graphics.

The same shop had a beautiful dress with printed swallows around the collar, which I think would be perfect for the shoppe. Fingers crossed it's still there when I next visit!