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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Lily Allen Does Vintage Repro

A few readers have sent me links to Lucy in Disguise (thank you!), and it's pretty amazing. This is Lily Allen's debut clothing collection, for which she teamed up with her sister. The pair were inspired by actual vintage garments, and I think this is very nicely done vintage repro. There are designs that span from the 30s to the 70s, but my very favorites are the mid-Century stuff. (No surprise there.)

I adore this 40s day dress, with great collar and pocket details. 

This organza prom dress is so fluffy and fun.

There's something so Patsy Cline-ish about the Western vibe of this bandana-print Honky Tonk dress. I want to wear it square dancing!




This ombre-dyed gown is luscious and romantic, with a pretty back collar detail.

And a nautical playsuit! Extremely tiny and impractical, but I love it.

I have the perfect leopard jersey for something like this.

A lot of it seems very Betsey Johnson to me, maybe a bit toned-down and more wearable. The line is pretty expensive, so I'll be using it for inspiration only. But it's so nice to see a celebrity line with real vintage integrity, don't you think?
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17 comments:

  1. PennyJune 29, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I like the ombre dress most. It would be a knockout for the right occasion.

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  2. lianneJune 29, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Oh, it's the day dress for me. Now there's one I'd like to have a pattern for. Also, a great 30s/40s wide leg trouser that's flattering from the back (if you know what I mean)--but it's hard to find good pics!

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  3. NinaJune 29, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Ooh, I love the neckline of the playsuit! It would work on a dress too. And I usually don't like bandana-print, but it looks so fun in the first picture!
    The ombre dress is nice too, although the sleeves are a little mich for me. Really like the bust/waist-area though! Whenever I've tried dresses like that in the store they didn't fit, so they didn't look good. But if I made one for myself... hmm.

    Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  4. DarciJune 29, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    What a fun line! It reminds me of Betsey Johnson, too. I may have to add a leopard dress to my sewing list!

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  5. reneeJune 29, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    It's the day dress that does it for me, too. Exquisite details.

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  6. Fickle SenseJune 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Yes, I agree! I really love that sailor playsuit! ...though I agree that it is wildly impractical. I also love that bandana dress... I had to look twice to see what the fabric was. Nice. Thanks for sharing

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  7. PaulaJune 29, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I like the "honky-tonk" dress the most, but only for the style - don't do red or bandana print! What exactly is that dress style called? It is one of my most favorite styles from any era.

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    http://www.learnhowtosewnow.com/sewing-humor-and-more

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  8. CorrineJune 29, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I totally agree, while studying designers style we can often sort out some detailing that suits our ideas, however, if the line is so fantastical, quite frankly, I pass over it. This designer has a great future.

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  9. PepperToastJune 29, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    That playsuit would make a GREAT bathing suit!

    I really like a lot of the clothing but I WISH the model was styled vintage to do the clothing justice. I understand that the designer might want to present her look as mainstream but it would have been nice...

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  10. RaShelle WorkmanJune 30, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Love, love the shoes in the first pic. Also, the pink prom dress would look adorable on my daughter.

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  11. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    I love love love the organza prom dress! I would love to make something like that!

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  12. Jane EliseJune 30, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Noooo! Don't show me that ombre dress! I want it now!

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  13. TommyJune 30, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Every single item you displayed fits in perfectly with today's styles. I really like the look adapted to this era, the hairstyles cause the clothes to fit into this era.

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  14. KathrynJune 30, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    These are gorgeous, and it's nice to see they haven't automatically shortened everything to modern lengths (apart from perhaps the Speakeasy flapper gown). I love love love the 30s style Regatta dress!

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  15. TaraJune 30, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I love the gown!
    The playsuit would be super cute as a swim suit, depending on the construction of course...

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  16. sorbetsurpriseJune 30, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I really like the line! It has a really good vintage inspired twist and I think the sailor suit is based on one Lilly wore on stage (if you google it you will see what I mean)

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  17. NatalieJuly 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I love Lilly Allen and got excited when I found out she was going to have her own line. These dresses are perfect!

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Thanks for your comments; I read each and every one! xo Gertie