Flirt With Ruffles

Nightwear has never been so prettier .... Tiers and tiers of ruffled wide-legged pants with matching V-neck sleeveless bolero top pajama set by Beau-Sure featured in the November 15, 1965 issue of U.S. Vogue.

Sixties Shoe Explosion

Strapped, Tied, Buckled or Buttoned - Due to the array of styles, it’s hard to describe a distinct look for 1960's footwear; all pretty and practical. Some child-like but elegant, flat, stack-heel, the kitten heel, sling- backs, and some decorated with jewels and stones. And to bring more attention to those lovely shoes; you would throw on fishnet, lace stockings or some colorful opaque tights to complete the look.

                  Jeweled evening shoes by Luini                                      Shoes by Pedro Garcia

Strapped sling sandal by Delman, Vogue, August 1965 

Shoes by Herbert Levine, Vogue UK, March 1967

A Family Affair: The Van Raalte Company

Brothers Emanuel and Zealie Van Raalte in 1907, established the E & Z Van Raalte Company in New York City. In 1910, in Paterson, New Jersey, they established the first American veil-producing factory. The business became so successful that by 1920 it was the largest silk-veiling and net factory in the world and branched out to manufacture and sell silk jersey cloth, gloves, underwear, and hosiery. By 1920, they had 12 factories throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and sold its products through all of the upscale department stores of the day and they became known for their high level of quality. 

Van Raalte 1953 lingerie Ad

Veruschka posing in a Van Raalte blue silk and black lace ribbon chemise
 Vogue, September 1965

Van Raalt 1954 lingerie Ad

Van Raalte 1959 lingerie Ad

Van Raalte 1954 stocking Ad

A Touch of Class

Vogue, March 15, 1965

What a great accessory created by costume jewelry designer Miriam Haskell! A single tassel of rhinestones clipped to the ear-top and swoops up over the hair and ends in a little crescent-moon shape comb.

MODEL PROFILE: Hiroko Matsumoto

Hiroko modeling Pierre Cardin Japanese print evening gown, 1965

Hiroko modeling Pierre Cardin Dress & Coat Set, 1960's

Hiroko in a Pierre Cardin Plaid High Collar Coat, 1960's