May 30 Fashion Parade: Q:What Should I Wear to the Luau?

A:Vintage Hawaiian clothing of course! This week, members of the VFG show their best men's and women's aloha attire for luaus, beach-combing...and every summer day!

See the vintage in store for you courtesy of the VFG.

Vintage 60s Hawaiian Shirt Royalty Print M from thespectrum

1950's Alfred Shaheen Dress from missproper


40s Holoku dress with train from denisebrain

You can find more fabulous vintage items from more sellers at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD WEEKLY FASHION PARADE!

My visit to the exhibit “Hawaii’s Alfred Shaheen: Fabric to Fashion”

A splendid collection of the work of Alfred Shaheen is on display now through May 3 (and from May 4 until June 30 by appointment) at Washington State University’s Museum of Anthropology.

The exhibit, on national tour, is a must-see for anyone interested in vintage clothing, with covetable prints and garment construction on display. The wide range of Shaheen’s work, from the late 40s through the 70s can be seen, and there is a very interesting booklet that accompanies the exhibit. I was surprised by how much I learned, and am filled with an even greater interest in the work of “The Master Printer.”

Please visit my blog for more information and photos from the exhibit.

February 8th Fashion Parade *Birds of a Feather Flock to Vintage Feathers*

February 8th Fashion Parade *Birds of a Feather Flock to Vintage Feathers*

Feb 8 Birds of a Feather Flock to Vintage Feathers
As an accent for textural interest, or all over to show off nature's beauty, we think you'll flock to these fine-feathered offerings from our VFG member sellers.


Find a great vintage selection among the VFG member's offerings!

Vintage 50s Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Ostrich Trimmed Peplum from KICKSHAW

Vintage 50s Pheasant Feather Shaped Hat with Plumes from HATFEATHERS VINTAGE

Vintage 60s 70s Alfred Shaheen Exotic Peacock Print Little Black Cocktail Dress from THE VINTAGE VORTEX

You can find more fabulous vintage items from more sellers at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FASHION PARADE!

See more vintage clothing and accessories at the FEBRUARY 11th *FRESH VINTAGE* EDITION

August 31 Fashion Parade *Fifth Monday Fashions for Men*

Fifth Monday Fashions for Men Dress your fella in vintage style for the approaching fall season.

SWING DADDY LOT 2 VINTAGE 40s DECO SATIN WIDE TIES from the SPECTRUM on etsy

Vintage 50's SHAHEEN Angelfish Shirt~ AS SEEN IN THE ALOHA SHIRT BOOK from FAST EDDIES RETRO RAGS

1950s CA Orange District Elks bowling shirt - size M - 44" chest from MISS MARTY'S VINTAGE APPAREL on etsy

You can find more manly vintage wear from more sellers at the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FASHION PARADE!

January 5*Vintage Fashion Parade*Splurge!

Splurge!! One spectacular piece to start your year with a bang. You deserve it!

Stunning 20s dress- all sequins in old gold, hot pink, black, white and mercury silver seed beads. From PAST PERFECT VINTAGE

Spectacular vintage 1960S ballroom dress, this will certainly blow the January blues away! From WONDERFULLY QUIRKY on Ruby Lane

50's Shaheen holomu'u with a fishtail back hem from TERESA'S TREASURES on eBay

Pamper yourself with more splurge-worthy vintage from the sellers on the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FASHION PARADE!

The Loss of the Master Printer

With the passing of Master Printer ALFRED SHAHEEN, the vfg presents a collection of Shaheen works in personal collections, sold or currently available.

A fantastic 3 piece playset with amazing print, sold by HATFEATHERS VINTAGE

VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FRIEND Linn models her 1950s Shaheen red and white floral...

Available now on

GLAMOURSAVVY...

Some pieces sold by

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A newly discovered red and white 50s sundress from

YOSEMITE VINTAGE

From

VINTAGE PEDDLER

A more simple style from

A gorgeous print from LISITCAFE.......

A vivid print skirt and red sashed tunic coming soon from .......

More from Dorothea's sold over the years...both 50s bombshell sundress....

June 30***Fashion Parade***For the Guys

Its time for our traditional 5th Monday spotlight for the man in your life. Because men wear vintage too!

1940's Double Breasted suit at Mags Rags:



1950's Shaheen shirt from Pinky-a-gogo:



1960's straw fedora from Hatfeathers Vintage:



See lots more vintage menswear at the VFG Public Forums.

27 Vintage Dresses of February #26

You'll stand out from the crowd in this sophisticated 1960's Alfred Shaheen evening suit. It's available from VFG member Blue Velvet Vintage.

This unique exotic print two piece outfit is an outstanding example of Alfred Shaheen's 60s evening wear.

Constructed of a sumputous satin backed silk shantung with geometric shapes and a striped and floral border print in shades of metallic copper, silver, lavender and olive green against a shimmery burnished gold background.

Fitted jacket/top has cap sleeves, a mandarin collar, and fabric covered buttons with loop closures.

Long slender skirt has a sexy back slit for ease of movement. Partially lined in yellow silky fabric. Back metal zipper and button closure. Label reads "Alfred Shaheen, the Master Printer".

Alfred Shaheen

Alfred Shaheen is one of the best known of the Hawaiian garment and textile designers of the 20th Century. Shaheen was active from the 1950s into the 80s, but he is best known for his work in the 50s. His handprinted textiles were based on the flora and fauna of the Hawaiian Islands, along with Hawaiian traditions amd authentic tapa cloth designs.

Shaheen produced not only the fabric, but they also manufactured clothing made from it. Shaheen was known for their sexy sarong dresses and swim suits, Hawaiian shirts and halter dresses with full skirts.

Above bio courtesy of the VFG Label Resource. To read more about Alfred Shaheen check out the official website here.

And this week, VFG member Linda of The Vintage Clothes-Line has this spectacular vintage beauty shown in our photos from Alfred Shaheen up for auction.

It's not often a gem like this comes up for grabs - and especially in such a wearable size. If it fits your fancy and your body, we suggest you treat yourself and tell Linda we sent you!