Vintage Fashion History And Labels

Betty Rose - Fashion History Of A Brand That Was A Step Above In Quality

Betty Rose - Fashion History Of A Brand That Was A Step Above In Quality

Nobody who has been following us for any length of time will be surprised that Betty Rose is one of our favourite vintage fashion labels. We have long felt that the quality of fabrics, construction and tailoring of their garments far exceeds their historic mid-range price point. So, come look into the fashion history of the Betty Rose label with us to find out what it is that makes these pieces so special. 

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Layaway - Not The Modern Concept We All Think It Is

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Layaway - Not The Modern Concept We All Think It Is

Many of us think of layaway as a modern concept developed by vintage sellers to help customers weather the increasing prices of the best vintage pieces. However, like many things, layaway is not at all a modern invention, but more a rediscovery of a practice that was commonly used in the past. 

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