The 1940s was a turbulent decade, forever defined by World War II. The war touched all areas of society, including the garment industry and ultimately changed the face of fashion forever. Rations ...

“In the 1940s, there were a lot of women working in factories and farms which were new environments and so their wardrobe adapted with them. That’s why I really love the 40s, it’s beautiful and its ...

It was an era when style was unmistakably defined, and men and women, despite the immense challenges they faced, always found a way to express their elegance. There were no piercings or tattoos; ...

If you thought you loved vintage, think again – a woman from Leicestershire has the retro inspired collection to trump all others. Sarah Goodlad, 45, makes all of her own clothing out of fabrics ...

Despite the hardships of WWII, fashion in the 1940s still ruled as women everywhere embraced a more utilitarian (yet chic) look, and Hollywood's Golden Age stars - from Rita Hayworth to Katharine ...

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT (publ. 6/5/2012, page A2) A story about the opening of the Time Zone Vintage store in San Jose incorrectly reported the first name of Victoria Ruff, a vendor there. Joann ...

A Chicago-based woman is set on making her grandmother’s dream come true − one garment at a time. In the last year, Julia, who asked to not use her last name for privacy reasons, has made 14 of her ...

A 29-year-old blueberry farmer inspired by classic films who was told she was “ugly” because she wears 1940s and 50s vintage clothing every day has “turned a negative into a positive” by nicknaming ...