One of the trends we have been seeing are chunky, ornate necklaces. Pieces from Roberta Freeman, Alexis Bittar, and NOIR have been causing a stir on celebrities and in the pages of fashion mags. It seems to be signaling the return of the statement jewelry piece, and not just for black tie and red carpets.
The beauty of these embellished and grand pieces is that you can wear them in the day time; hidden beneath the collar of a white dress shirt, or thrown on top of a black tank, they bring high fashion into your daily wardrobe life. We are happy to see this happening, and encourage women to use their jewelry, and all accessories, to add a little visual excitement during these cold, dull winter months.
In honor of this, our favorite FROCK of the day is a Vintage Anne Klein Couture Gold Tribal Necklace – no better way to make a statement!!!
For more information on this piece, please contact us at 212.594.5380 or info@frocknyc.com
During this time of year, we are all flooded with invites and bombarded with familial obligations.
There are office holiday parties. There are family dinners. Friend’s Parties. And New Years Eve!
This is the time when your wardrobe goes into overdrive, and you have to be prepared, and take advantage of all the fashion moments to be had!
Here are our vintage suggestions on what to wear to each type of holiday event:
HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY -
If the boss and coworkers are there, you don’t want to push the envelope to far, but you do want to represent the holiday spirit. Separates are a great option, and go easily from day to evening. This 80s Calvin Klein red silk blouse with slight ruffle would be perfect with either plain black skinny pants, or a fitted pencil skirt.
If you are really feeling the XMAS spirit, throw over the 80s Yves Saint Laurent Plaid Wool Blazer; it makes you look festive, yet professional!
PARTY TIME – So, your friend is throwing a holiday fete, and you are seizing the moment to dress up! This 80s Adolfo black Santana knit dress with rhinestone detailing is perfect. First of all, the bling is already built into the dress, so no need to fuss with accessories. Second, it is a comfortable knit. You can drink, sit, and dance with ease! And lastly, it is just a super fun dress!
FAMILY DINNER/PARTY – When the family is involved, I find it best to go classic. This 60s Teal Traina black wool dress is so chic. It is flattering and youthful without being to revealing. It is sure to please any discerning mothers out there!
You can layer on a statement necklace, like the 80s Rhinestone and Faux Ruby one below, to add shimmer to your understated elegance.
New Years Eve! - The countdown, the champagne, the random hugging and kissing – so many reasons to love the last night of the year!! So, depending on what you have planned, your outfit can vary. For a night out at a bar, or a friends house, why not just dark denim and a sparkly top. The 80s Yves Saint Laurent black and silver sequin top below would be perfect!
If you are going to black tie affair, I personally love this 80s Chanel Red Pleated Gown! It makes a bold statement! It is classic, but still fun!
Whatever you wear, just make sure to enjoy the holiday seasons!
Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM FROCK! AND BEST WISHES FOR A FABULOUS NEW YEAR!
xo
This YVES SAINT LAURENT plaid blazer with wide lapels has been a constant source of happiness for all of us here at FROCK! But for Jessica, it is her absolute favorite piece! See her below pairing the great jacket with a plaid shirt, dark demin, brown knee boots, and creme knit hat. A great example of how to work vintage into your everyday look!
Thanks to Jessica for being our model!
For more information on this piece contact us at info@frocknyc.com, or 212.594.5380.
Our Favorite Frock of the Day is not a FROCK, but a bag! We have recently acquired this unique piece from LOUIS VUITTON. We had it authenticated by LOUIS VUITTON, but they could not figure out what collection it was from. They said that it must have been a special request piece; a special design made for one of their clietns. They dated the work to the late 1970s. It is a rare piece from this luxury brand. It can be worn as a shoulder bag, with a adjustable leather strap. Or it can be carried as a clutch, with the strap tucked inside. There are a series of zipper pockets inside, creating a lot of interior room. A truly remarkable piece! A chance to own a distinct piece, this bag is great for a collector, or great as a holiday gift!
For more information on this piece, please contact us at info@frocknyc.com or 212.594.5380
Our favorite FROCK of the day is a 1990s THIERRY MUGLER Black Stretch Dress with Mesh Top. The sheer fabric covers the upper chest and back. There are seam details, a Mugler signature, that follow the natural curves of the body. This dress is that amazing combination of sexy, and comfortable! Any woman can wear this dress with ease, exude confidence, and be the shinning star of any room she is in!
For more information on this piece, please contact us at info@frocknyc.com, or 212.594.5380
In the FALL/WINTER 2010 issue of FRENCH magazine,
ASHLEY GREEN is photographed in several pieces from FROCK! She looks amazing!
Stylist LESLIE FREMAR did her thing! She created these beautiful looks that touch on multiple reference points, while at the same time being utterly original. Truly striking!
We are so pleased to play a small roll in this artistic endeavor.
1980s Bob Mackie Beaded Dress & 1980s Christian Dior Moon & Star Earrings
1970s Galanos Orange Chiffon Gown & 1970s Bill Blass Watch Belt & 1970s Gold Hand Belt
1920s Black Fur Jacket
For the first time ever, in honor of the Holiday Season,
FROCK is throwing its first ever BLACK FRIDAY SALE.
Starting FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, we are offering 10% off of clothing, and 15% off accessories. The sale continues over the weekend, ending at 5pm on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29th.
So if there is a piece you have had your eye on,
now is the time to make it happen!
After all, everyone deserves to own their own piece of fashion history.
Read more about it in the
BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING GUIDEon the NY Magazine website.
FROCK has just acquired two vintage AZZEDINE ALAIA leather jackets.
If you are going to purchase leather, have it be perfectly fitted and unique,
just like these ALAIA leather pieces.
The deep purple biker jacket is exquisite in detail and shape.
The olive green leather bolero has an interested design, which includes the attached belt.
Photos below.
SOLD
SOLDFor more information on these pieces, please contact us at info@frocknyc.com, or 212.594.5380
African American fashion designer Patrick Kelly was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. In a short amount of time, this Southern boy who once worked as a window dresser at Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Boutique without pay, took Paris by storm. He became the first American member of the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter (the governing body of the prestigious French ready-to-wear industry).
During the mid to late 1980s, Kelly found his greatest success. He began by selling dresses on the street and working as a costumer for the nightclub Le Palais. His Paris designs were soon carried in Henri Bendel, Bloomingdale’s, and Bergdorf Goodman. And celebrities such as Cicely Tyson, Bette Davis, Grace Jones, and Isabella Rosellini were among his clients.
Some of Kelly’s most memorable pieces were a mass of multicolored buttons and grosgrain ribbons clustered together. Kelly also created works using controversial images drawn from popular culture, bringing racial stereotyping to the forefront.
Although he produced collections only from 1985 until his death from AIDS in 1990 at the age of 35, he made a significant contribution to fashion. He injected wit and life into his garments, which is an ideal carried on by designers today.
Here are our favorite Patrick Kelly pieces:
For more information on these pieces, contact us at info@frocknyc.com, or 212.594.5380
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