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A Certain Style: British Vogue July 1984

The following images are scanned from British Vogue, July 1984. The article, by Ingrid Bleichroeder, suggests that Mr Lagerfeld is age 46 years at the time of publication, although his date of birth is noted elsewhere as 1933, making him a little bit older. Ho hum! That’s nothing new in the world of fashion and celebrity I guess!

Also interesting to note that at the age of four, Mr Lagerfeld was asking his parents for a painting of King Frederick II of Prussia whilst at the same age, I was happy with a box of toffee cigarettes! Oh the lives we lead!

This feature is from ‘A Certain Style‘, by Ingrid Bleichroeder.

Karl Lagerfeld photographed for British Vogue, July 1984.

I was interested in fashion before I knew the word. My memories are made of clothes. When I was four I saw a painting in a German art gallery – it was of King Frederick II of Prussia with Voltaire – and I knew that that was what I wanted. At first my parents thought it was too expensive and bought me another picture. I was so disappointed that at Christmas they bought me the one I wanted. Style and luxury are the essence of life . . .

Karl Lagerfeld, forty-six, designed for Chloé for twenty years and has now just started his own line, Fan Club. He continues to design furs for Fendi and five collections a year for Chanel. He has apartments in Paris, Monte Carlo, Rome, Vienna (where he teaches at the university) and New York. They are all decorated differently: Louise-Quinze, Italian contemporary, art deco, hi-tech . . . “To mix different styles and centuries is depassé . . .”

“I feel safest in Monte Carlo – protected. It is like a spaceship floating in mid-air.” The décor in his twenty-first floor Monaco apartment reflects this impression with its futuristic constructions by the Milan-based Memphis group. “I live quite happily with things which are genuinely from this era; and Memphis creations are the most genuinely contemporary designs there are.”

The Paris apartment recalls the painting which first alerted him to the possibilities fo style: Louise-Quinze décor, furniture arranged as in the works of Watteau and Boucher, great puffy silk curtains, candelabra everywhere. For Lagerfeld this is the “closed circle of enchantment – the eighteenth century is a fantastic period of culture and perfection.”

But his office, designed by Andrée Putman, is functional: metal furniture, a resilient carpet, plain white walls with some Deborah Turbeville photographs; and eighteen shades of grey, his favourite colour, “the functional spirit of the working place today”.

The lack of distraction is useful. “I see myself as a lazy, unprofessional person. I’m all improvised. But I’m always trying to work better, more seriously . . . When I was a child, my governess told me I would never get anything done because I stayed in bed. Now I get up at 4 am, work until 9 am, go back to bed for two hours and then get dressed. I love the early hours, when the day is coming . . .

Karl Lagerfeld photographed for British Vogue, July 1984.

“I change constantly, but I never change my mind. I would wish to be like Virginia Woolf’s Orlando: never being the same but remembering who you are . . . “

His views on style are equally rigorous. “Beauty is not style: ugly monsters can have style. Mick Jagger made ugliness beautiful: the way he moves is so elegant. The Princess of Wales has a wonderful physical attitude. Ines de la Fresange, who models for Chanel, has the most aristocratic physical style – a timeless, perfect beauty which is always modern. And Tina Chow is the same: nothing ever dates on her. But style is individual. Paloma Picasso is not to be imitated, and Anna Piaggi’s style is hers and doesn’t work on anyone else. A woman can be inspirational only by her attitude. There is no style without attitude . . .

“What I like best in life are changes – new fashions, new trends, the next venture. I hate routine, which is why I like to do different collections. But I believe only in discipline, physical and mental. What I hate most in life is laissez-aller – I think that’s just revolting . . . “

Karl Lagerfeld photographed for Vogue by David Bailey.

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Spring has Sprung

This season  is all about color and prints.  Whether you prefer bold brights or pretty pastels, we’ve got you covered.   Florals and stripes are classic and right on trend.  Care to see what’s blooming at Noble Savage Vintage?

So very Mad Men and a perfect Peggy dress.

Vintage 1950s 1960s Cotton Dress with Blue Floral Print

Wide stripes in pink and white.

Vintage 1980's Pink and White Silk Stripe Party Dress

Seriously romantic peach net with hand applied silk flowers with chenille trim. Deco-dent.

ca. 1930's Peach Net Dress with Silk Flower Appliqués

Fabulous Forties with springy pink flowers.

ca. 1940's Rayon Floral Print Dress in Grey

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Party Dresses for New Year’s Eve

The invitations have come, now it’s time to find your special New Year’s Eve look. A versatile look that will work for most cocktail, business and holiday parties will help to minimize the impact of holiday shopping on your wardrobe budget. We’re told that there are some basic classics that are always a good choice. Three of these are Sequins (you’ll always sparkle in sequins), Red (always a holiday favorite), and Velvet (classic and timeless) . Here are our offerings in these

Vintage 60s Black Cocktail Dress Sequin Bodice for Holiday Party

Vintage 50s Dress Red Satin Brocade Full Circle Party Holiday

Vintage 80s LANZ Black Velvet Lace Rhinestones Party Dress

Party Frocks at Wickedlady Collectables

Never arrive at a party in the same frock as your hostess again – buy vintage.
Unique, classy, fantastic quality AND an investment.

Doree Sapphire Blue Fitted Ruffled Cocktail Dress

1950s Linzi Black Velvet Wiggle Dress

Aqua Green Jersey Marjon Couture Goddess Dress

Terence Nolder Black Chiffon Gown with Red & Silver Sparkles

1980s Homecoming and Prom Party Dresses

Every Fall I am excited to offer outrageous 1980s Homecoming and prom party dresses for sale at PinupDresses on Ebay ! Whether you want to look super glam for an 80s prom, want an over the top costume for Halloween, or just love 80s fashion – please check out our 1980s collection!

Things I love about 80s dresses: metallic fabrics, tiered skirts, big bows, bold colors, big prints, full skirts, sequins, beads, body con fit, ruffles & bubble skirts! What are your favorite things about 1980s clothing?

Vintage 80s GREEN Metallic Strapless PROM Party Dress S M

Vintage 80s PURPLE Glam TIERED Prom Party Dress S

Vintage 80s TADASHI Full Skirt PROM Party Dress M

Vintage 80s PINK Strapless PROM COCKTAIL Party Dress M

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For a Summer Afternoon in June

Summer frocks and sandals from

Super crisp cotton floral dress in bright BRIGHT colours, so flattering.

Classic 70s design by Clive Shilton, hot pink silk sandal with teetering heel.

Royal blue chiffon dress with polka dots, very cool and summery

FAB black suede wedge sandals. Late 30s or early 40s. Understated Chic.


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It’s never too early to plan your garden!

It’s still cold outside but you can still have fun planning a wardrobe garden chock full of beautiful blooms using vintage fashions. So please come check out the wide variety of floral delights that Love Train Vintagehas available for you!

Vintage 1970s Sheer Purple Floral V Neck Dress B35
W31 H44

Vintage 1980s Scott McClintock Floral Special Occasion
Dress B30 W28 H42

Vintage 1970s Lane Bryant Faux Wrap Floral Maxi Dress
B44 W40 H52 Plus Size

Vintage 1960s Blue Roses Print Dress B36 W26 H44

Can’t pick a Favorite Vintage Fashion Era – You don’t have to!

While most of us have a favorite era when shopping for vintage clothing and accessories there are some fashions that blur the eras and can be called cuspers (on the cusp perhaps the end of the 1950s into the 1960s, etc.). Regardless of what vintage clothing era you call your own you can find what you’re looking for at Born Too Late Vintage!

Vintage 1930s Sheer Voile Purple Yellow Brown Print
Dress w Matching Brown Slip B32 W28 H32

Vintage 1940s Navy Crepe and Satin Cocktail Dress with
Cummerbund Satin Belt B32 W30 H36

Vintage 1950s VLV Good Girl Sun Dress & Matching
Sweater B36 W28 H42

Vintage 1960s Mad Men Aqua Tie Front Top with Matching
Skirt B40 W32 H40

Vintage 1970s Goldworm Floral Bud Print Maxi Dress
size 8 B34 W28 H38

Vintage 1980s Bonpoint Double Breasted Plaid Suit B38
W26 H32

Let’s Get Some Shoes!

From Adam Ant’s “Goody Two Shoes” to “These Boots Are Made for Walking” by Nancy Sinatra, you can never have too many shoes. We use shoes to lift our spirits, give us more height and dress up an old favorite outfit with a new twist! So what kind of shoes are your favorite? Love Train Vintage has oodles of shoes to choose from.

Vintage 1980s Helene Arpels Couture Purple Alligator
Skin Pumps Shoes Size 8.5

Vintage 1960s Inspirations Rust Suede Shoes
Pumps size 8

Vintage 1950s Nanette Originals Silver Stilettos
size 7AAAA

Vintage 1950s Di Orsini Black Stilettos size 8

Shoes glorious shoes!

There are times when your personal budget does not lend itself to buying a gown or dress for that special occasion, be it a wedding, dance or holiday party. So what better way to perk up an outfit you already own than with a pair of shoes from Love Train Vintage!

Vintage 1980s Red Velvet Stilettos with Satin Bows size 8.5M

Vintage 1950s Di Orsini Black Stilettos size 8

Vintage 1950s Nanette Originals Silver Stilettos size 7AAAA

Special Frocks For Special Occasions

The busiest time of year is upon us for parties, dinners, family and work related social events.
Make sure you sparkle this year with the best dress in the room.

1930s black taffeta caped evening dress
1980s red lace ballerina length ball gown

1980s Black & royal blue satin peplum dress
1940s New Look dark green ball gown
All from Wickedlady Collectables