calling all tweedy fellas: a shop preview

If you're a vintage-loving guy--particularly a Harris tweed and cozy sweater-loving guy--or have such a fella in your life that you need to buy a holiday gift for, this is the shop update for you!  Take a look (that first sweater is in the shop; the rest are coming soon).

1960s Jantzen rainbow chevron stripe sweater.

1960s abstract print pullover nylon jacket, by White Stag.

1970s speckled oatmeal cableknit cardigan.

1970s Jantzen ski sweater.

Amway cowichan sweater.  Yep.

My favorite.  1960s color block shetland wool cardian, by Lord Jeff.

1970s petrol blue velvet blazer with red contrast stitching and polka dot lining, by Cuzzens.

1950s nut brown Harris tweed blazer, by R.W. Forsyth.

1940s or 1950s green wool blend plaid jacket, from the Ivy Shop/Charter Club at Harry Suffrin Detroit.

1960s batik print tuxedo jacket with satin lapels and cuffs, After Six by Rudofker.

1970s herringbone Harris Tweed jacket.

xo

K

sweater love

Wool sweater, dates from first third of 20th century. 

Lizzie over at The Vintage Traveler blogged on Monday about 1930s knitwear.  She posted about how hard it is to find sweaters dating to before the 1940s.  (Go read her post to see the reasons why, and to peek at some really cute 1930s sweaters.)  Lizzie's post made me realize that I'd be much more excited about finding 1930s knitwear than a 1930s fancy gown.  Overall, I'm more fascinated by the everyday things people wore in the past.  Not to say I don't see the beauty in a gorgeous gown--I do!  But...there's just something about day dresses, pants, workwear, shoes...and sweaters.  Lovely, cozy sweaters.  Look at these first four examples from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, plus--further down--some gorgeous examples of 1930s and 1940s sweaters from vintage crochet and knitting patterns, and see if you don't agree.

Late 1940s cocktail sweater. 

1950s Elsa Schiaparelli sweater. 

1950s wool deer vest.

The following examples are from wondertrading's collection of 1930s and 1940s knitting and crochet patterns on Flickr.

And finally, how amazing is this jabot print 1930s or 1940s sweater pattern, from Skiff Vintage Knitting Patterns?

xo

K

plaids and sweaters and wool, oh my!

Here is the clothing portion of this week's shop preview, which features all of the above plus three Vera blouses, a L'Aiglon dress, and much more. Tomorrow, time and weather permitting, I'll be photographing some great new shoes, boots (deadstock!), and suitcases.

Without further ado...

I call this the Rosemary's Baby Bridal Gown, which is kind of creepy if you've seen the movie, but can't you just picture Mia Farrow in it?

Hand screenprinted floral angora and wool cardigan.

Red wool plaid pleated skirt jumper.

Autumn stone fruits dress.

Red plaid tie-waist blouse by Bill Atkinson Glen of Michigan.

Teal and olive wool boucle jumper.

L'Aiglon nylon dress.

Paisley wool crepe pencil skirt by Bill Atkinson Glen of Michigan.

Cherry red wide wale corduroy jumper.

Gray plaid 1950s career girl dress and jacket.

1960s yellow and gray Vera Neumann cotton blouse.

Navy polka-dot shawl collar dress.

Drum print blouse.

Chocolate brown semi-sheer dress with mother-of-pearl buttons.

1960s olive, chartreuse and red Vera Neumann cotton tunic.

My new favorite dress! By GiGi Young New York.

Ivory satin and sequin embossed rosebud cardigan.

1950s olive and plaid dress by Nelly Don.

Wool plaid pleated skirt by Koret of California.

Wool plaid wiggle dress by Sue Brett.

Charcoal gray rose print cardigan.

Vera Neumann blue and tan swirl print cotton tunic.

And last, but by no means least, THE BEST cardigan! Mid-century modern leaf print by James Kenrob by Dalton.

Some good stuff here, no? Fall is definitely in the air around here--we had mac and cheese for dinner, which is a definite sign.

Have a great week and stay tuned for a shoes and accessories preview soon!

xo
k