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Mid Century Chic is a site dedicated to all of us who love Vintage
Fashion...whether it is Couture, Designer, or original and unique designs
from the 2nd half of the Twentieth Century. This period includes the 1940's
the Kitschy 1950's, Groovy Swinging MOD 1960's, Funky 1970's, over the top
Glitzy 1980's. Also included are items unique to design conscious 1990's.
Just about anything Vintage from these eras that is very Cool and simply
Outrageous.
This site recognizes the passion for fashion of the buyer and seller, the
collector and the wearer. Our goal is to offer affordable, wearable unique
and couture vintage and accessories that have individually been chosen for
their design, unique fabric and all around fun factor. Each item has an
importance of its own. It may represent the revolutionary look of its day
such as the strong shouldered suit jacket of War Time 1940's or colorful
POP influences of the 1960's. It may be the work of an important European
couture & Ready-To -Wear designers such as Christian Dior, Emilio Pucci,
Pierre Cardin, Yves St. Laurent, Gucci, Ferragamo, and Leonard just to name
a few of many.
Plus well known American Designers and famous brand names are listed.
Including, Rudi Guerenreich, Bill Blass, Donald Brooks, Oscar de la Renta,
Paganne, Mr. Dino to round out a very extension list .
For those who prefer just a dash of vintage to mix with their own
contemporary wardrobe or if one is going for the entire look, we haven't
forgotten accessories. Purses and shoes, scarves and gloves, beautiful hats,
eyewear and sunglasses are also available along with period appropriate
costume jewelry and watches -
Whiting & Davis, Trifari, Monet, Walborg, Weiss, Eisenberg, Morris
Moskowitz are among the brands and labels found in this category.
The importance may be, on some items ,which do not have known labels, is
that they lend a bit of humor while maintaining a very special look and
style typical of that particular era. Such categories such as
Western/Cowgirl Chic or the Ladylike style of Jackie O or Audrey Hepburn can
be found by searching these key words.
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