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Nine West Vintage America Spring 2010 Collection Preview

retrogurl — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:01:41 +0000

Next month the Nine West Vintage America Fall 2009 collection is scheduled to launch for back to school, it feels like forever since we’ve reported about this new collection back in December. Earlier this week, we’ve got a chance to preview the Spring 2010 collection which consisted of a lot of ethnic styles featuring beads, embroidery, stitching and floral prints. Bright colors and color blocking was big in this range as well. The collection will be available at Nine West stores and online, Macy’s and other department stores in Spring.

Nine West Vintage America is also running a contest on their site, if you’re a talented singer/songwriter with the fashion sensibility of a star performer then it’s time to make yourself heard. Enter to become the new voice of Nine West’s Vintage America Voices sweepstakes, hosted on YouTube. Upload your video before the contest ends in September 1st, 2009! Good luck!

More pics after the jump…

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Nine West Vintage America Fall 2009 Collection Preview

retrogurl — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:00:05 +0000

Back in December, Nine West announced their new collection for fall 2009 called Nine West Vintage America which is slated to launch for back to school. The collection of footwear, denim, handbags and accessories offers a “more rugged and casual aesthetic” look. The collection features a “vintage and worn-in feel” consisting of lots of suede, hardware details, straps, studs, lace-ups, soft materials, plaid, faux fur and shearling. I kinda need the over-the-knee leather boot, so cute!

Prices are between $59 and $169, and handbags will average about $145. Denim will sell for less than $70, and belts will cap at about $58. The collection will be available at Nine West stores and online, Macy’s and other department stores.

More pics and video of the collection after the jump…

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DecadesTwo Pop-Up Shop in NYC

retrogurl — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:17:25 +0000

Mark your calendars ladies, LA-based vintage boutique, DecadesTwo, known for their carefully-edited selection of contemporary clothing and accessories (mostly 1990s to present day) and a hotspot for celebrities to shop is coming to New York City from May 14th to May 17th. The pop-up shop will be in a private salon within Kiki De Montparnasse. According to DecadesTwo, “the D2 pop-up shop will feature a treasure trove of designer duds hand-picked by Garkinos and co-owner Cameron Silver. The collection will showcase pieces by Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Chloé, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Gucci and many more. D2 will kick-off their New York tour with an exclusive launch party featuring the Decadestwo collection featuring pieces from the closets of celebrity consignors such as Julianne Moore, Selma Blair, Rachel Zoe, Monet Mazur, Lisa Rinna and Garcelle Beauvais. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Ruth Ellis House in Detroit, MI. On May 15-16th, the pop-up will open its doors to appointment-only shopping for existing east coast clients.” Thanks to reader Melissa for the tip, oh I can’t wait to shop I’ve always wanted to visit DecadesTwo!

“Our New York fans have been begging Decadestwo to come to the ‘city’ since we were founded 10 years ago. Although we are fashionably late, it will be so more than worth it. We love the space at Kiki and can’t wait to pop-up!” says Decadestwo co-owner Christos Garkinos

DecadesTwo Pop-Up Shop
Kiki de Montparnasse
79 Greene Street
New York, NY 10012

Dates: May 14th – 17th

Betsey Johnson Archive Collection Fall 2009 [First Look]

retrogurl — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:00:23 +0000

Here’s the first look of the Betsey Johnson Archive Collection, the capsule collection partnered with Humberto Leon and Carol Lim of Opening Ceremony, will consists of 35 pieces. The range will consists of Betsey Johnson’s past — reissues, not redesigns — includes pieces from her Paraphernalia and Alley Cat collections and will launch for fall in Opening Ceremony’s New York and Los Angeles stores, select Betsey Johnson stores and other retailers.

Oh I can’t wait, I hope there will be crazy leggings and more funky gear, judging from the first look I think it’s going to be pretty fun! Stay tuned…

Betsey Johnson Archive Collection – Fall 2009

retrogurl — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:44:09 +0000

Photography: Marcio Madeira / Style.com

According to WWD, Betsey Johnson is partnering up with Humberto Leon and Carol Lim of Opening Ceremony, for Betsey Johnson Archive. The capsule collection will consists of 35 pieces from Betsey Johnson’s “past — reissues, not redesigns — includes pieces from her Paraphernalia and Alley Cat collections, and will launch for fall in Opening Ceremony’s New York and Los Angeles stores, select Betsey Johnson stores and other retailers.” I can’t wait to see what will be for sale!

Portobello Market Online

retrogurl — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:28:43 +0000

Being that I don’t live in London nor have I been there, the grass is always greener on the other side. So glad that London’s famous Portobello Market has gone online, “pret a portobello is a brand new fashion market on the net, dedicated to selling fashion and accessories direct from the world famous Portobello Road and other London markets”. Isn’t it great that we don’t have to fly to London to get a taste of it (although I still would like go to someday)?

“You can shop by item, price range or designer and – in keeping with the real market experience – there is a dedicated trading section that lets you barter with stall owners, bid on one-off items and track down quirky pieces you might have missed.” Lots of great pieces from independent designers and quite reasonably priced, there’s also a great selection of vintage goods as well. There’s a great selection of Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses, I’m debating on getting a pair. Check out the site!

Some of my picks after the jump…

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Vintage Shop-A-Matic ~ “Just Sit Back, Click & Buy”

retrogurl — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:12:59 +0000

I love vintage goods but I’m never too lucky to find great vintage pieces, I also have no patience digging through piles of clothes and spending a whole lot of time in one store. Now that Shop-A-Matic launched their vintage shopping guide, let them “dig through the piles for you”. Just sit back, click and buy. I browsed through their 140 vintage finds and my favorites are the Camera Cuff Links $45, Red Star Necklace $195, Bakelite Bracelet and Bangle by Lanvin $235, Ruffle-Neck Top by Yves Saint Laurent $295, Mod Shift Dress $95, Hard-core Printed Shift by Stephen Sprouse $310, Wired Snake Sandals $410 and last but not least Kelly Bag by Hermès $4250! Lots of great stuff!