My Favorite Things-- Top 5 for 2011

5.) Harry Halim

(Sept 27th runway show) dark, mysterious, intense

4.) Bibu Mopatra

(Spring 2011) Like a fine vintage paper w/ feminine doily detail

3.) Hats at Brick Lane

 

London's Daring designs

2.) Nu Barreto

"News Now" art work produced by Parisian Artist Nu Barreto

And Number One is...
 (drum roll please)


1.) Free'P'Star, Parisian Friperie

I found some great stuff here!

Boyd Lee Dunlop, Sabu Adeyola, Virgil Day

Boyd's Blues CD release concert / Video New York Times
(photo credit-- Sharon Cantillon)

It was once said that Buffalonians know good music.  We are home to the famed Colored Musicians Club that routinely hosted jam sessions featuring Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and (featured above) Boyd Lee Dunlop.  I had the pleasure of attending Dunlop's CD release concert at Hallwalls earlier this month (if the picture were a bit larger my head would be in the right hand corner behind drummer Virgil Day).  Dunlop's story is deep and endearing so I was pleased to be invited to attend by my favorite musician bass player Mr. Sabu Adeyola.  His talent is a vintage luxury. 

A Military Look -- Pink Tartan, an Antique Brooch and a Flowerbomb--- To Set It Off!



Flowerbomb Hair Mist
Who wouldn't want their hair to smell like
Ballerina Freesia bloom on a base of Patchouli?







Pink Tartan F/W 2011

Co-Founder Kimberley Newport-Mimranwas born in the Niagara Region...and So was I!



Apple's Haberdashery Vintage
Crica 1920's Fleur-de-lis Brooch

  
A stylish military look makes me feel so strong and so sexy.  Pink Tartan "brings it" with this ensemble complete with Civil War ear cap.  Add an antique Fleur-de-lis brooch at the skirt gather (on the waist) and a spritz of Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb Hair Mist and you'll be street soldier stylin'.

Vintage Mink Fur Available at Apple's Haberdashery this Christmas

Ahhh mink.  The mere mention of it makes you want to dress up for a night on the town or curl up on the couch snuggled by its warmth on a quiet evening.  This Christmas give the gift of ultimate comfort...a vintage fur from Apple's Haberdashery.  Available online at:   http://www.appleshaberdashery.com/#!catalog  Also available at the Mansion on Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York

Black Friday Special-- reFashioner and Apple's Haberdashery

A holiday wreath for your neck

Well another successful Black Friday has come and gone and Apple's Haberdashery was pleased to partake.  This is not because of the knock-down, drag-out scramble for deals, but for the more relaxed, way that our customers were afforded an opportunity to engage.  Although the necklace above was our one and only Black Friday promotion it was quickly scooped up by a member of reFashioner for a mere $220.  Compare that to the listed price by fellow vintage connoisseur CTVC who retails this piece at $400.

Bravo Network's Fashion Hunters-- A Woman About Town

Bravo Network's hit show Fashion Hunters features costume designer Rosemary Ponzo.  It seems that the shop keeper didn't know what to make of Rosemary but she quickly learned what a gem she had walk through her doors.  Rosemary is incredibly down-to-earth and has such an amazing sense of humor when it comes to wardrobe.  She is brave, talented and knowledgeable.  She has designed costumes for the mega star "purple rocker" PRINCE.

NYC Fashion Week --Me with Rosemary Ponzo

London Has Great Hats!

It seems that I picked the right time to visit London.  This fall had record breaking temperatures and lots of sunshine.  While perusing the vintage shops with a friend I was struck by the most clever and creative hats I have seen in a long time.  Brick Lane at the Old Truman Brewery has a best kept secret in fine millinery.  Edie Obilaso is a genius at making comical toppers for the perfect finishing touch to any ensemble.  I wanted the designer to pose for a picture wearing one of her creations but alas...she's camera.  I was invited to tour her East London Studio but my schedule just didn't permit.  Make no mistake this woman is gifted and she apprenticed under the best in the business including a woman who makes hats for major motion pictures and other important stuff!  I Love London and I love my new hat.

Michelle Obama Appreciates Quality Vintage

 

 

Vintage Necklace found in the collections of both
Apple's Haberdashery and Carole Tanenbaum



In April, I wrote a post entitled "Great Minds Collect Alike" and it seems that the vintage provider for the First Lady Of The United States, Mrs. Michelle Obama and I share a similar aesthetic when assembling our collections.  A branch-like goldtone ring with a turquoise colored cabochon was featured in Apple's Haberdashery's Holiday 2010 collection and, as difficult as it is, Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection carries the exact same ring.  Even more interesting is that this necklace (featured in Apple's Haberdashery's Fall 2010 Catalog) is also available in Ms. Tanenbaum's collection of rare pieces. Go figure.





Check Us Out in the Fall 2011 Vintage Fashion Guild Newsletter

Here is a link to the International Vintage Fashion Guild Newsletter.  In it you will find a brief write-up on Apple's Haberdashery.

The Fall/ Winter 2011 Catalog is Here

These are the places and images that inspired the pieces selected for the Pairings, Vintage Collection Fall/ Winter 2011 Catalog.  All of the items are available for immediate purchase at the Mansion on Delaware Avenue.  You may also call our Toll Free number at 1(866) 949-3274 / 1(866) WHY- DASH and we'll ship them directly to your home.

Like a Delicate Jewel--

Looking up from inside of the Louvre the staircase looks like it's supporting the building outside.

Feminine, Sweet, a Girlie Treat

If they're selling 'em at McDonald's they must be a dietary staple.  If I'm selling something at Apple's Haberdashery it must be a wardrobe staple.

It's All in the Details

Parisian architecture is elaborate and meaningful



Paris Fashion On the Street

My cup runneth over...street style in Paris did not disappoint. Chic and original is how I describe it. The last pic is of my friend famed artist Nu Baretto.