On Sunday, January 21, Ivan Sayers hosted a live fashion show from his most recently acquired dresses and accessories. At the same time, he discussed items from the display of pieces from the SMOC collection. These are stored at Hycroft and as per museum collections, are displayed rather than modelled. Here are a few of my favourite outfits. You will notice a raspberry colored dress in the display behind the models. Claus Jahnke, also a clothing collector, found it online, miscategorised as a 1930's costume, when actually, the material is 1700's and upcyled to an 1800's dress. So very, very, vintage, indeed.
From a local family estate this year, this feather boa/vest compliments
the long look. empire waist dress but also emphasizes the face.
Women were going after the vote, so lots of focus on brain and
physical strength.
From Victoria, cotton dress for the mature woman,
1910, hat is straw and hand woven
From Winnipeg. 1923 Rayon Crepe de Chine, beaded handbag,
long silhouette, tubular, shift shape to echo the ancient world.
A dark, Moorish look.
From Kamloops, 1937-41 silk velvet, emerald green, skirt cut on
bias, to float
From Calgary, 1946 fur coat, rayon crepe synthetic, shoulder pads,
fairly limited decoration, machine made, turban hat practical for
keeping hair out of machinery - working woman, big handbag for
carrying essentials for work
American dress, California, jungle print importance of Hawaii (WW2),
A-Line, short skirt for full stride and ease of movement, function over
form, seamed stockings, hat from Salvation Army on 12th, Vancouver
Pink Wedding dress from Vancouver. Rayon Taffeta, feminine,
made here, figure accentuated, ornamental frills, especially
on cuffs = indulgence. PS Ivan thinks every bride looks
wonderful at her wedding.
1958 Gladstone Secondary (Vancouver) Grad Dress, sweet, lovely,
romantic princess. Plexi glass purse.
Garage sale find late 60's early 70's wedding look that can be worn
separately or as one. Rayon-Polyester, flat shoes or Go Go boots.
Fabulous clothing and accessories seem to find their way to Ivan Sayers, Claus Jahnke and SMOC. It is an ongoing Education to learn about the origins of each piece and see how culture, history, economics, and, especially, the role of women, all reflected through fashion.
Everyone dresses up for SMOC and I spotted some gorgeous accessories, this time. Dianna wore a Ukranian pin, ceramic over wood. Judy word her Grandmother's garnet and silver pin. All special and certainly in keeping with the theme of vintage glam. I am very interested in seeing more of these and having some illustrations done of them. Will pursue this idea with some of our fabulous multi talented volunteers. Any one else who would like to work with me on this?
I have been learning about Fashion History from Ivan Sayers, for many years, now. Still fabulous after all these years! If you want to attend more events by Ivan, you can find them at Smoc.ca. See the first post here.
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