My mother and I had a great time at the Vintage Fashion Show and Tea on Saturday, November 12th. A fundraiser for the Friends of the Lafayette Library, the show was held at Collector’s Choice Antiques in downtown Lafayette and featured vintage fashions from the store’s collection.
As a fashion writer I have attended many fashion shows and I have to say catwalks are not my cup of tea. I prefer the old-school style with models strolling out into the crowd, allowing for a slower pace and a closer look at the clothes. So, I was thrilled to find someone agrees with me. JB Kaye, who styled the show, had the models descend the store’s staircase one at a time and circulate among us. With ten models in all, there was a constant stream of vintage outfits to admire.
Holly Golightly … where have you been?
Love the sparkle turban! !
1930s knit suit is always chic.
Fashions highlighted were from the 30s to the early 90s and included knit suits, day dresses, evening gowns, and lots of fabulous accessories, particularly Bakelite. Rather than keeping it era specific, JB, who also works in the shop and is an avid vintage collector herself, mixed it up combining pieces from different periods creating unique ensembles suitable for any modern woman.
Most of what was shown was for sale at reasonable prices ($90 to $150) and a lot was snapped up by eager collectors. But not for sale was a simple cap covered in crystal-like drops. Originally worn by Elizabeth Taylor, this stunning piece is part of JB’s private collection.
The afternoon flew by (a full two-hour show) as we enjoyed tea sandwiches on vintage plates, sipped wine served in goblets, and tea served in china cups. There wasn’t a paper plate or plastic cup to be found – now that’s doing it in style. Besides viewing all the clothes, the most fun was talking vintage with liked-minded people.
Congratulations to Collector’s Choice Antiques and Friends of the Lafayette Library on a fashion show well done.
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