ALBERT NIPON - Vintage Couture

Why is it that polka dots always bring a smile to our face? Perhaps, it reminds us of the balloons of childhood or just those happiness filled lazy days of spring and summer. When Albert Nipon works with dots you can bet the creation will be charming and feminine. Here he takes an Irish linen and transforms it into a dress that is as much a delight from the rear as it is from the front, perfect for any occasion that has you standing in a crowd. It will capture attention from any angle and isn't that the best advantage to possess.

Albert Nipon
American - Circa. 1980s
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FROCKOLOGY Style Tip:

When dressing for an occasion in the round, like a cocktail party or a wedding reception you must always think in a 360 degree manner, always considering that you are being viewed from all angles. So never dress from just the front, because a lone zipper is the ultimate boring accessory.

PAULINE TRIGERE - Vintage Couture

Pauline Trigere was a master at sculpting her designs by first taking a bolt of fabric, cutting into it, then draping and pining the fabric directly onto the human form to create beautiful hand crafted works of art. Never one to first draw her inspirations onto paper and having a pattern cut, she allowed the fabric to become her muse speaking directly to her hands as she worked directly on a live mannequin. Collecting and wearing Trigere is to understand and accept only the best in craftsmanship.

Pauline Trigere
American - c.1970s
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FROCKOLOGY Style Tip:

Quality in design as well as fabrication will always give you a lasting investment in style. Be a true original in your style choices and you will always have the security, that allows you the knowledge that what ever is the trend of the moment , you will shine.

DONNA KARAN - Vintage Sportswear

Donna Karan is ready willing and able to make you RED HOT this season. A great look for the beach and later for cocktails in the city. Take a cotton knit bodysuit and matching sarong skirt, add a dash of imagination then mix and match your many different moods. Playful to sensual this will do it all. Just add you!

Donna Karan
American - c.1980s
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FROCKOLOGY Style Tip:

Make friends with a cotton knit bodysuit and you will be comfortable and cool all summer long. Dress it up or down, it can take it. Packs well, and is always ready when you are. Now if you could only say that about men!

GIANFRANCO FERRE - Vintage Couture

GIANFRANCO FERRE was know as the architect of fashion for his background and unique take on style. Always incorporating structural elements in even his most fluid creations, he sculpted some of the most memorable elements of late 20th century fashion. Here he takes a basic shape and challenges your preconceived notions of how a jumpsuit should relate to feminine style. Is it evening wear or sportswear or simply an elegant design that reflects his muse?

FROCKOLOGY Style Tip:

When working with a structural bow an interesting addition is to take golden wood chopsticks and insert them through the knot in the bow giving a rich textural surprise. Always think outside the box when it comes to accessories and where you place them, just remember if it looks or feels contrived it is ....NOTE: Paris Hilton necklace as headband is the perfect example of contrived.

CHESTER WEINBERG - Vintage Couture

CHESTER WEINBERG always gave us the best reflection of the bold colorful inspirations of pop art trends found in 1960s fashion. Hip yet elegant was always a trademark of this creative designer. To wear Weinberg is to embrace your inner world traveling socialite living a lush life.

Chester Weinberg

American - C. 1960s
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FROCKOLOGY Style Tip:

When wearing an overall bold colorful print always keep your accessories as bold as the print but in a solid color or a mix of solid colors and always in a graphic shape. This will balance your look and keep it modern and sharply focused.

HALSTON - Vintage Couture

HALSTON brought his minimalist sensibilities to every aspect of modern style. He always preferred using cut, fabrication and the human form to give life to his creations. Never one to add extraneous details to his designs just to give decoration, he always paired down his elements of design. Wearing Halston you know that you will always be comfortably elegant as well as totally modern.

HALSTON
American - c. 1970s
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FROCKOLOGY Style Tip:

Always reach for ultrasuede when you travel. It is comfortable for all climates and can be dressed up as well as down. Slide a jacket over charmuse trousers and add some pearls or take a skirt and add a flowing blouse and silk shawl for a quick evening look or toss the same jacket over jeans. Ultrasuede will always stretch a travel wardrobe giving fresh looks and comfortable wear.

ROMEO GIGLI - Vintage Sportswear

Romeo Gigli
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Italian - Circa.1980s.

Bronze metallic leggings mixed with a silk taffeta blouse make for a great alternative to the traditional holiday festive fashions.

Frockology Style Tip:
When working with anything metallic always consider dressing it down as well as up. It will work equally as well with leather and denim as it does with silk and velvet. Plus dressing it down will make it very modern in look and feel.

MOLLIE PARNIS - Golden Girl

Mollie Parnis

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American - Circa.1960s.

When the dress code says Festive, we think that is always a good time to shine. This is a great example of sensual elegance, can be warm and covered up yet bare shouldered and provocative. We call that the best combo for a festive evening.
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Frockology Care Tip:
When having metallic brocade trimmed fur cleaned, it is best to have the fur trim removed before using a specialty dry cleaner and then having the fur reattached. It is a always better to be safe then fur less.

BILL BLASS - Elegant Animal

Bill Blass
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American - Circa.1980s.

Elegant animals are always welcome at even the most urban of affairs. Bill Blass was always the go to designer for the strong yet feminine female of the species. This cocktail dress will make him hear the call of the wild, it will be up to you to tame him.
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Frockology Style Tip:
Anytime you are working with a long sash, wrap it in different ways to create many moods. If you just wrap it and tie it, you will look like many others, yet if you wrap it with your own signature you have instantly become a trend setter.

DONNA KARAN - Who Says Smoking Is Bad

Donna Karan
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American - Circa.1980s.

Three easy pieces will always make your life less complicated.Wrap this silk smoking jacket over a bodysuit and harem pants, and let the games begin. Always great for travel but equally as comfortable on the town. Now, who says smoking is bad for you.
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Frockology Style Tip:
Always have at least one light weight wrap style jacket in your style arsenal. They work as a blouse equally as well as a light jacket for warmth. Can be worn over anything to add a bit of punch. We all like a little punch now and again.

ADELE SIMPSON - Let The Good Plaids Roll

Adele Simpson
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American - Circa.1980s.

Sometimes you just want to zip and go, you slept late ect..... so hit the shower, grab some lipstick, twist your hair up in a messy french twist and step into this comfortable sheath and slide on your white rimmed shades and hit the door. Dressing made simple, elegant and modern.
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Frockology Care Tip:
Watch what you eat and drink when wearing silk. It seems to attract spills, if this happens always spot clean as soon as possible so the stain will not have time to set. Never rub when spot cleaning silk always dab dry and repeat till the stain dissipated. If you rub you tend to separate the fibers and can cause imperfections in the weave. You know you don't want an imperfect weave.

GIVENCHY - Soutache Me Baby

Givenchy
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French - Circa.1970s.

Givenchy always tailored his clothing to showcase the feminine. When working in a tailored manner he would still cut and sculpt his fabrications to follow the female form, rendering even the most structured with a visual flow. You will never go wrong collecting and wearing Givenchy, it is always as elegant as it is comfortable.
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Frockology Style Tip:
When you need a day to evening look that is both professional and comfortable, a matching jacket and skirt is a great way to go. Just change your accessories and shoes and always remember pearls and velvet for a quick switch to evening will work every time.

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YVES SAINT LAURENT - In The Navy

Yves Saint Laurent

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French - Circa.1970s.

Yves Saint Laurent is the most important designer of the late 20th Century. His genius change the face of fashion on more then one occasion. Taking inspiration from the youth in the streets who at the time were wearing old military jackets to show their non conformity to fashion, creates an iconic piece of fashion history. The pea coat shows up many times through out his design life, always looking fresh, crisp and modern.
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Frockology Style Tip:
Choose iconic fashion pieces for your style investments as they will always look modern no matter the year they were created. It is your quick fads that age and fade quickly. Lesson learned always invest in style never fashion.

GALANOS - An Apple A Day

James Galanos
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American - Circa.1980s.

Galanos gave us ready to wear that rivaled the best of European couture. His attention to detail as well as his hand finishing techniques were second to none. To wear Galanos is to experience the best in American design.
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Frockology Care Tips:
Always brush with a clothes brush after each wearing to remove dirt. Never store your winter garments on wire or thin plastic hangers always use sturdy wood to help retain the shape. Never store your winter garments in plastic, it retains any moisture and traps air leaving them with a stale smell that will be hard to remove. Treat then well and they will take care of you in the future.

PIERRE CARDIN - Space Age Goes Jazz Age

Pierre Cardin
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French - Circa.1970s.

Pierre Cardin is a master at reflecting current influences through his creative career. He goes as easily from slender sophistication to space age modern on through soft and sculptural to hard edged chic, always catching just the right mood. Here he takes the influences of the Jazz Age and gives us a look that transcends time and place, yet is elegant as well as wearable and modern.
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Frockology Style Tip:
When wearing a look that has a distinct flavor of place or time, you have a decision to make. Do you play up the time and place or do you take the look past period and into the modern. Either works as long as you don't veer into costume land and find yourself without a party to attend.

DONALD BROOKS - Check This

Donald Brooks
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American - Circa.1960s.

Sometimes you just don't feel like dealing with a coat when it's cold outside. Yet you want to be warm and cozy. Here is a great way to have both, just add tights and bold white rimmed shades and you will be hot inside or out.
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Frockology Style Tip:
When working bold or graphic prints always remember that proportion is the key to a successful look. If the print is predominantly square then make the accessories more rounded and vice verse. You get the idea, contrast is always key to a graphic look.

ANNE KLEIN - Toutcha Toucha Touch It

Anne Klein
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American - Circa.1970s.

If you feel the need for a stroke then this is the skirt of you, because it attracts attention as everyone wants to pet it. It is silky plush and feels sumptuous to the touch. So wear it and be popular, just expect the unexpected.
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Frockology Style Tip:
When wearing a bold print always wear a solid somewhere to give the eye a place to rest, as well as balance the print.

ADOLFO - Santana Feels So Right

Adolfo

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American - Circa.1970s.

Always reach for Adolf when you want to be elegantly comfortable. Some choose St. John santana knit but a true collector of vintage clothing will always reach for Adolfo.
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Frockology Care Tip:
When wearing knit always accessorize with items that have no catches or clasps or prongs that can catch in the knit. In knitwear, any brake in the fabric and you will immediately start to unravel. Also when put on or off never pull the garment but always place it to avoid stretching out of shape.

ARNOLD SCAASI - That Old Black Magic

Arnold Scaasi
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American - Circa.1980s.

That old black magic will have you in its spell once again with this Arnold Scaasi. No one takes on evening in the same manner as Scaasi, he embraces it with the love of the craft of true dressmaking. His work is always crisp,clean and extremely well made, they fit like a dream and wear like iron, who can ask for anything more.
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Frockology Care Tip:
When working with and wearing sequins or beads, if you see a stray thread.....NEVER PULL IT......always, if there is enough tread knot it behind the sequin or bead, if knot then wrap it around the sequin or bead tightly. Nothing like a line of missing beads or sequins to ruin a girls night.

YVES SAINT LAURENT - The Russian is Here

Yves Saint Laurent
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French - Circa.1970s.

Yves Saint Laurent was perhaps the most important designer of the last half of the 20th Century. His design aesthetic changed the direction of fashion on more then one occasion, taking inspiration from the street, books and art as well as historical places and events, he internalized and from that created very memorable wearable art.
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Frockology Style Tip:
When working with a long scarf or shawl try not to just wrap it around your throat, give it a personality of its own and let it say something about itself as well as you.