Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Swinging London's finest...vintage Ossie Clark!

1960s 'Ossie Clark' crepe dress with 'Celia Birtwell' floating daisy print

We are very excited about this stunning Ossie Clark find! He's one of our favorite designers, and perhaps the most influential from a great period in British fashion.

Ossie Clark, or 'The King of Kings Road' as he was known, is seen by many as the first designer to successfully fuse rock music and fashion. He shunned the traditional fashion show format, and instead staged extravagant, avant garde fashion 'happenings', perfectly capturing the groovy mood of the mid to late 60s London, complete with stoned models.

Ossie quickly established a reputation as a genius in the field of female fashion. With stunning prints provided by his wife, (the equally talented and not to be overlooked) Celia Birtwell, his promotion of the bias cut with chiffon dresses and use of crepe de chine, gauze and raw silk complemented and contrasted with distinctly Rock 'n' Roll clothing such as hot pants, jackets in snake skin and fitted leather 'Rocker' jackets, perfectly capture the mix between sexuality and femininity.

With friends and admirers reading like a who's who of 60s cool, and Ossie himself gaining almost rock star like celebrity, he peaked in the early 1970s. Within a few years his personal problems, poor grip on finances and heavy drug abuse took their toll, and by the mid 70s he was all but a spent force.

Murdered by his psychotic gay lover in 1996, he has since secured legendary status in fashion history, with countless retrospectives celebrating his genius and long standing influence. Original 'Ossie Clark's' are among the most sought after vintage pieces out there, coveted by celebrities and fashion royalty alike.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Something for the ladies.. and gentlemen this Valentines...

A little lingerie can go a long way.. Stop by the store to check out our selection of vintage intimates including; bustiers, baby doll dresses, girdles, teddies, garter belts, peignoir sets, slips, nightgowns and more!

from left to right: 1950's black lace bustier, 1920's black lace teddy, 1950's white lace bustier

If your unsure which decade is right for you or yours.. then check out this 1972 Playboy issue for 'an overview of ladies underwear' through the ages!

Vintage Playboy Magazines also available in store!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Manhattan Vintage Show Preview Part I I

Check out these dazzling, deco delights!
To view them in person come visit us at BOOTH #65 at the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show;)

1920's dusty pink beaded tulle flapper dress.. A M A Z I N G!


1920's green beaded chiffon 2-piece dress

1930's yellow & white circle print organza gown

Knit vintage cape with ostrich and marabou feathers! Breathtaking!!!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Manhattan Vintage Show Preview Part I

Come visit us at next weeks Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show, Feb 5th & 6th! BOOTH #65 at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W18th St. Here's a sneak peek at some great designer prints we will be bringing! Stay tuned for Part II!

1980's 'CHLOE' multi-color laser cut velvet dress
1970's 'BILL BLASS' paint splatter chiffon dress


1980's 'FENDI' F print silk dress
1960's rare 'LIBERTY of LONDON' floral print dress


1980's 'THIERRY MUGLER' green & black jacket
1960's 'EMILIO PUCCI' bathing suit

Friday, January 22, 2010

Two must have 1930's books!

For the healthy body and mind..
'No More Alibis', circa 1934 guide to healthy living from Madame Sylvia of Hollywood. This book teaches the 1930's girl all she needs to know... from minimizing breast size, dressing body defects, gaining or losing weight where needed, to acquiring poise, grace and overcoming nervousness, plus plenty more besides!


exercise 1930's style... in heels of course!;)

...And for the debaucherous souls
'Bawdy Ballads and Lusty Lyrics, a curious collection of somewhat salty classics, seldom sung in Sunday school'. Edited by John Henry Johnson, circa 1935.



Chapter II 'Gin & Sin' excerpt by Eugene Field
He is not drunk who, from the floor,

Can rise again and drink some more;

But he is drunk who prostrate lies,

And cannot drink or cannot rise.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Snazzy Vintage Jazz Band Jackets..

Local Jersey City Band "Thomas Francis Takes His Chances" wearing AMT:
1950's white tuxedo jackets,
bow ties, cummerbunds, vintage jazz band jackets, embroidered 1950's velvet skirt and velvet top

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Scarlett Johansson wearing vintage from AMT on the cover of TONY...

Time Out New York Holiday Issue featuring Scarlett Johansson & Liev Schreiber wearing vintage pieces from Another Man's Treasure vintage store.. Pick it up tomorrow!

Photo by: Matt Hoyle Styled by: Emma Prichard

Scarlett wears: 1950's red cocktail dress from Another Man's Treasure vintage store
Liev wears: Plaid 1950's bowtie from Another Man's Treasure vintage store

Scarlett wears: 1950's blue cocktail gown & maribou feather bolero from Another Man's Treasure vintage store