Archive for September, 2011
Design History 101: La Questa Skirt
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Feature: Hondo Fur Vest
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A Little History on Pershing, Pancho, & the Rio Grande Rattler
QUICK HISTORY LESSON: EVENT: It’s 1916 and President Woodrow Wilson orders a “Punitive Expedition” of 4,800 men commanded by General John J. Pershing into Mexico to capture the rebel and bandit leader Francisco “Pancho” Villa. Villa has been ducking in and out of US borders and raiding American towns and small communities. However, despite Pershing’s [...]
Feature: Badlands Peacoat
Last October we did a post asking you to send in design ideas. . We got some incredibly well-thought-out, fun, innovative and creative suggestions! . One of my favorite bloggers, Cathryn, over at Farmer’s Trophy Wife, proposed a classic peacoat and it got me to thinking…. Since Cathryn is known for fashionably sloshing around in [...]
Design History 101: Wild Justice
Don’t you just love the name? . .
TRUNK SHOW!! Ranch at the Rim!
Alright Central Texas people! Ranch at the Rim in San Antonio is throwing a treat your way! . Their 2011 Fall Trunk Show starts tomorrow (Friday, September 16) through Saturday September 17). That’s TWO FULL days of meet/greets with major vendors, fashion directly from designers show rooms., drawings for Double D totes and tees, special [...]
Bronc Belts for Cowboys & Bikers
Last week when I told someone that I based the Pecos Pete Jacket off of an old bronc belt they looked at me quizzically. ah, you know, a bronc belt? … a bucking belt? …a kidney belt? . So it got me to wondering about their true name and their origin and I ended up [...]
Design History 101: Pecos Pete Biker Jacket
Later this week, we’ll take a closer look at bronc belts of the past both in fashion and practical use. Check back!!! > . . . . . .
What Goes Around…Goes to LA!
One of my FAvoRiTE vintage stores now has a location in Los Angeles! . . What Goes Around Comes Around, recently relocated and opened a new space on La Brea Ave, across the street from American Rag. The open and airy loft-like space has influences of Art Deco and Art Nouveau, with eucalyptus wood shelving [...]
