1950s sportswear

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A Very Polyester Eaton's Catalogue

Vogue 9163 Misses' Dress And Briefs Bust 34" by ThePatternShopp on Etsy

1934

Rita Hayworth

We bought a job lot at auction recently. Initially, it was the tray of kitchen utensils that caught our eye… … but, in amongst it all, was a large box of sewing paraphernalia… … embroidery silks, cotton reels and dozens of vintage patterns. They date from the 1930s all the way up to the 1980s. […]

For the past few decades the vintage look has been in. The word has almost lost meaning with oxymoronical auction site listings boasting, "brand new vintage" dresses, coats and accessories. Language evolves and where once vintage meant a second-hand, charity shop piece of clothing, it now

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Lined scoop necked blouse with self binding tied at shoulders. Contrast slim Jamaica shorts. Triangular head scarf. Street or knee tickler length culottes. Self or purchased belt. From the late 50s / early 60s -- pure Mad Men ! The pattern is cut and complete, and the envelope is in good

1932 Olympics

The print itself is on paper designed to last and keep looking great for decades.

These glorious pages from a 1979 adidas catalogue are a retro football kit delight. The goalkeeper kits - which have featured in Museum of Jerseys’

Catalina 1954

1950s men's fashion has returned to modern wardrobes this year. 1950s men's shirts in particular seem to always get the biggest revival. Dress shirts, button down casuals, polo shirts, even retro T-shirts all have their place both in the vintage retro market and in our current everyday fashion. There are many more styles beyond the classic