Vintage Fashion Week
The evolution of Mad Men Style
Mad Men fans are facing a new fashion scene this season as the hit show moves into 1968. What happened to the flirty, but fitted dresses of the early 1960s? The skinny ties, the fedoras, the long gloves? As Mad Men‘s plot evolves, its fashion is also developing. I love the early looks like the [...]
Fashion Forward: Nature’s rainbow
When we sorted through beautiful vintage clothing for our Vintage Fashion Week event in September, I often wondered aloud, “Will anyone want to buy this? Who will appreciate these pieces?” Some of our vintage fashion items were easy pieces to integrate into the average wardrobe. But we had some gems that just stood out from [...]
Fashion Forward: Dressed-up vintage
Who is this stunning lady? It’s Fasshonaburu, DC-area fashion blogger and generally stylish person. She attended our Vintage Fashion Week event in September, and was the lucky bidder who got to take home this lavender gown from the 1930s. Our fellow blogger Vyqué got a few alterations done in a hurry so she could wear the [...]
Recap: Vintage Fashion Week
Last week we welcomed an amazing group of vintage lovers (and vintage shoppers) to our first Vintage Fashion Week event at Gossip on 23rd. We at Goodwill had tons of fun all evening and I wanted to share a few photos! Okay, I can’t lie, most of the photos that all of YOU took are [...]
Vintage Fashion Week: And the winner goes to….
Melissa B. who submitted her $5 thrift find-a vintage Christian Dior blazer! Congratulations on winning a $50 gift certificate to Goodwill!!! You all did a fabulous job in submitting your vintage finds and getting people to vote! Stayed tuned for many contests like this coming up soon! Did you have fun this week looking over [...]
Vintage Fashion Week: Get ready for the big finale
What happens when classy ladies get together for a glass of champagne? (Okay, it’s cider.) In our finale preview of the Goodwill Vintage Fashion Week lookbook, see how our lovely models interact in their gorgeous vintage wares. Carlis and Katya of Spicy Candy DC have styled and photographed looks from our collection of beautiful vintage [...]
Vintage Fashion Week: The Perfect Housewife
What would Vintage Fashion Week be without a lovely brunette rounding out or group of models? Carlis and Katya of Spicy Candy DC have styled looks from our collection of beautiful vintage items on this beautiful brunette. We’ve paired some of her looks with accessories from Gossip on 23rd. Tomorrow’ we’ll have the big photo [...]
Vintage Fashion Week: Do redheads have more fun?
As Vintage Fashion Week continues, we’re pleased to present another batch of lovely photos by Carlis and Katya of Spicy Candy DC. Today, they’ve styled looks from our collection of beautiful vintage items on this beautiful redhead. We’ve paired some of her looks with accessories from Gossip on 23rd. After you peruse today’s photos and [...]
Welcome to Vintage Fashion Week! #vintagefw2011
Vintage Fashion Week has arrived at Goodwill! In preparation for this Friday‘s vintage fashion soiree, we wanted to let you in on what we’ve been working on this summer. Today and for the next three days, we’re treating you to images from our new vintage “Mad Men” inspired lookbook, which a handful of lucky attendees [...]
Celebrate Vintage Fashion Week with our photo contest
Next week, we’re celebrating Vintage Fashion Week—and you can, too! It’s easy with our photo contest. Submit your favorite vintage find by uploading a picture to our Facebook page or Twitter handle. You have between right now and Friday, September 16 to submit your entry, so act fast and grab a friend to snap your [...]
