Image courtesy of the Art Deco Society of California.
Once again I’m looking forward to the Gatsby Summer Afternoon coming up on Sunday, September 9th. Hosted by the Art Deco Society of California, this marks the 28th year of celebrating all things Art Deco at the Dunsmuir Hellman House in the Oakland Hills.
Last September at the Vintage Fashion Expo I was thrilled to find a summer cotton day dress in white with tiny blue polka dots and petal cap sleeves. Out come the white character shoes, white beaded handbag and paper parasol. The only thing left to do is pick up a pair of lace gloves at Lacis and draw a seam down the stockings. Oh … must not forget to pack a picnic, which will include tea sandwiches and grapes (wrapped in wax paper of course).
Gatsby Summer Afternoon is the best period event of the year! And the ADSC does an excellent job of helping attendees plan the period-perfect day from outfits to picnic food. It’s not too late … click here for tickets and more information.
Hope to see you there, Old Sport.
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