NY Public Library: Fashion in the Files

Here is a fashion design from 1939 that includes both front, back and schematic views. You can find more like this in the New York Public L...

Paris Buttonholes the Mode: 1930's

This fashion magazine page from the early 1930's plays up some great ways to use buttons. The slinky, slender silhouette of that era lo...

Grey Gown: 1930's Fashion Illustration

This gorgeous dress is probably chiffon (see the transparent hem?). I love the neckline too. Even now, this look could walk the red carpet...

President's Day: RBW fashion illustration, late 1930's

This RBW (Count Rene Bouet-Willaumez) illustration from the late 1930's or 1940's has a patriotic flair. As an illustrator, he emplo...

Vintage Fashion Details: late 1930's or early 1940's

Drawn to Fashion: Illustrations by Mary Mitchell

Drawn to Fashion: Illustrations by Mary Mitchell Mary Mitchell had a successful career as a fashion illustrator during the 1960’s through 19...

Fashion Illustration by Berard, c. 1940's gown by Lelong

"Berard" is the signature for Parisian illustrator, Christian Berard (Bebe), who specialized in a romantic, baroque illustration s...

Fashion Illustration by Eric, C. 1940's

Another great fashion illustration by "Eric" (Carl Erickson) who was a strong graphic influence from the 1930's through 1950...

Late 1930's Fashion Illustration by Eric: Carl Erickson

Eric was an American fashion illustrator during the 1930's through mid-1950's. His full name was Carl Erickson (1891 - 1958). He i...

Victorian Styled Hats from the late 1930's

These adorable illustrations come from the late 1930's, artist unknown. There is such a sweet Victorian revival style to the look. Vic...

Christmas Cheer in Vintage

Have a Lovely Holiday and stay warm whether you are wrapped in Vintage or Polar Fleece! fashion illustration from a 1930's fashion scrap...

A Vintage New Year: Dream Dress

1930's fashion illustration from a scrapbook

What to Wear: STYLES for a VINTAGE New Year

from a 1930's fashion scrapbook

1930's Vintage Fashion: Turn Around to See the Back View

Fashion during the 1930's was cut with diagonal bias seams to be smooth and slinky. The back view of a dress was often its best feature....

1930's Women's Pants: Polka Dots and Sailor Styles

Deco Beach Pants"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583194721872426114" /> Wide leg pants are showing up in fashion again, affected by ...