Discover the charm of pince-nez—elegant, vintage glasses with a rich history. Learn why owning a pair is a fun nod to the past and the perfect quirky gift for someone special
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Discover the sophistication of vintage L’Amy French sunglasses. With their timeless black frames and green-tinted lenses, these classic eyewear pieces blend elegance with lasting quality. Own a piece of fashion history today!
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Cat-eye sunglasses have long been a symbol of bold femininity and retro glamour, with their distinctive upswept frames evoking a sense of elegance and playful sophistication. While their origins trace back to the 1930s, thanks to visionary designer Altina Schinasi, it was the 1960s and 1970s that truly cemented their status as an iconic fashion
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From the silver screen to the streets of Paris, cat-eye glasses have long held a special place in the pantheon of style. With their sharp, upswept frames and bold femininity, they’ve adorned the faces of icons and everyday trendsetters alike. Today, as vintage fashion makes a triumphant return, there’s no better time to explore the
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I didn’t truly appreciate this when I first saw it. It was at the back of a cupboard, but when I pulled it out I discovered its authentic charm. The suitcase is charming – there is no questioning that, but the real gem for me is in the tag. Check out the other photos here!
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So what is it that Dubonnet so much a part of French history? Well, I rather went on a little history trip while researching this – we could also call it a Google rabbit warren. Once I started looking into the story I found it full of interesting titbits. Let’s start at the beginning with
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This may be a bit of French design history which you were previously unaware of, but you will certainly find this story interesting. Pierre Disterot was a Parisian born in 1920. He studied electrical engineering and had a good eye for design. Initially, she followed the classic styles of the 1940s, but he soon found
Melt your heart puppies! This mum and two puppies combo are lovely, although also a tad confusing. They are marked with W. Germany underneath and they are in the style of Goebel but sadly not marked as being made by him. I have researched and discovered that he did have two other people who created similar
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This was an amazing find and I almost instantly fell in love with it. I adore the size – there are many jokes about the importance of size, but when it comes to overnight bags, size really DOES matter. This is perfect. You can literally pack everything you need in here. I used to think
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Jerzy Kosiński was a Polish American author who is reported to have said “The principle of true art is not to portray, but to evoke” – that is exactly what we wanted to do when we came across some old magazines. We found the magazines unloved and unwanted in a plastic box. Depiction of people has
