Posts Tagged ‘gold’

The devil is in the detail

Written by ogo on . Posted in Dressed to Impress Dresses

Perhaps the silk chiffon has a faint metallic gold topstitch that adds movement and gloss to the dress.  The handpainted silk textile of another turns a dress into a work of art the closer you get.  The intricacy of a raffia hand crochet clearly appears at a distance and up close.

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Vintage 50s raffia crochet wiggle dress, coming to the OgoVintage etsy shop

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Vintage 50s sequin wiggle dress with 3-D beading          Yolanda Hand Painted silk dress

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Countess Alexander Vintage 70s dress               Diane Fres beaded georgette vintage 80s dress

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Pappell jeweled wiggle dress                       Vintage 60s couture glitter tulle ensemble

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Pauline Trigere 60s lame’            Ungaro 80s silk suit          Bill Blass 80s silk faille and lace

Trending way back when…

Written by ogo on . Posted in Oldies but Goodies

Some trends capture our attention over and over again.  Sometimes, the style returns as an ode to retro charm.  Just as often, a style bears repeating as the latest trend… think Valentino red or Yves Saint Laurent “le smoking”.  OgoVintage will help you build a timeless wardrobe that is as unique as you are.

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60s lime lace         50s nude lace         40s Dana Meadors  coral top    40s Jay-Nee Chinoiserie

50s fresses 5-21-08

1950s yellow roses              1950s embroidered shirtwaist              1950s Candi Jones

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40s blue sandal                         50s cozykins                       50s D’Antonio pumps

3-16-13 oldie purses

3-6-13 metallic shoes

Suede deco purse                                                                  Bakelite Brocade handbag

Gigi handmade 50s mule                    Popolinos Jeweled Flats          60s Silver Lame’ Pump

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60s Jeweled Knit             50s flocked wiggle dress               70s Sonia Rykiel satin backed crepe

The Romance of Lace

Written by ogo on . Posted in Romantic & Seductive

There is a reason why many women choose wedding gowns made of lace.  The glorious Duchess of Cambridge had her friend Sarah Burton, for Alexander McQueen, create a wedding gown covered in lace, perhaps inspired by the lace wedding gown worn by Grace Kelly.  Lace adds instant femininity, on the romantic side in white or pale colors, and on the seductive side when done in black or a jewel tone.  Here are a few OgoVintage lace treasures, with the caption linked to the Etsy shop and the ebay store items available at the OgoVintage ebay store.

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Pat Crowley, Dublin, Ireland, Gold Lace Overlay with apricot liner available at OgoVintage ebay store.

Vintage Black Lace Flamenco styled gown available at OgoVintage ebay store.

Arango Red Lace vintage 80s salsa dress sold.

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Vintage 1980s Tango Dress         Dorothea Skirt                    Tiered Ruffle Blouse

 

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1940s Plum Lace Dress

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Vicky Tiel Couture Jacket with Black lace back panel

The Gold Standard

Written by ogo on . Posted in Glamorous Gowns

Gold has proven to be a valuable commodity throughout time and place.  Gold implies luxury.  Take a peek at some OgoVintage gowns enhanced by a touch of gold…

Vintage Richilene gown

 

Vintage Siam Silk Gown

 

 

All that glitters

Written by ogo on . Posted in All that Glitters...

The richness of gold appears on the embellishment of an item, or woven into the textile.  The endless array of goldtone apparel will be festive and decorative for casual or dressy occasions. The selection below is from the ebay OgoVintage store, past and present listings.

 

Marc Bouwer vintage gown available on OgoVintage Holiday 2012

Oscar de la Renta Vintage gown with Gold lace @OgoVintage ebay store

Exquisite Gold Lace on the Oscar de le Renta gown

Frederick Starke London Gold Brocade Opera Coat

Gold & White beaded vintage gown

The front view of the vintage beaded gown… now in the hands of a happy collector

The path to Ogo is paved in gold

Written by ogo on . Posted in All that Glitters...

Emanuel Ungaro Parallele Vintage 80s suit

 

Ogo has opened a new store on ETSY, after more than a decade as a powerseller on EBAY.  What better way to pave the path to the new OgoVintage shop than an eclectic selection of gold?  A touch of gold adds warmth and richness to your look.  Each photo is linked to the ETSY shop listing, now in the shop…

Giorgio Sant’Angelo vintage gold metallic sheer jacket over a camisole

Halston 80s gold lame’ pleated evening skirt

 

Gold Brocade Vintage 50s cocktail dress