Dance to a Different Beat: The 80’s and 90’s December 1, 2009

1980’s
Oh Madonna, how we love thy style.  And Prince and Michael…and the movie Flashdance.  Tights, stilettos, off the shoulder shirts, big buttons, and leg warmers; clothes to insure that you were ready to dance anywhere.  Guys rocked suspender action with tight tees and tighter jeans and white was a color of choice for jackets and pants.   I always suspected that this is how bleached out jeans became popular.  Some one was trying to save their white Don Johnson suit and their jeans got in the way.

1990’s
Though technically not vintage, the early nineties were iconic for their grunge wear.  Nirvana’s 1991 release of Nevermind changed the music world and the Seattle music scene changed fashion.  Soft flannel plaid shirts, worn-in jeans and work boots were the uniform of the grunge movement.  Vintage tees also made a huge comeback with the indie kids and a cool tee became an item that all your friends envied.

1960’s and 1970’s: the fashion revolution November 24, 2009

1960’s
For me, the 60’s are when fashion became a true art movement. Textiles were becoming more synthetic and everyone thought polyester was a dream come true. The patterns and colors that polyester clothing could be made out of were mind boggling. Experimental clothing was all the rage. Ladies actually wore dresses made out of paper! And probably hoped for sunny days, I do think rain would do some damage.  All in the same decade, you’ve got British Mod, Twiggy, Jackie-O, middle class values, Vietnam, the hippies and the Women’s Liberation movement. (Bra burning!) The clothing reflected the instability of the era.

1970’s
Sunhats, Pimp hats, long legged jeans and polyester disco shirts. I guess Saturday Night Fever says it all about disco. The leisure suit ruled in disco-town. But I always loved the Earth look that was still swinging out of the 60’s, less hippie lifestyle and more of a fashion movement. In all genres of 70’s fashion, men and women’s pants were cut extra long and instead of hemming them, everyone wore platform shoes to look tall. They were also very high waisted. Ringer tees and short shorts bridged this decade into the early 80’s. Just check out Season one of Magnum PI!

Here some great 60’s and 70’s ensembles we’ve had at Roulette!

Revamp’s Fashion Walk June 8, 2009

We’ll be hosting the Revamp summer runway collection of evening dresses and day wear with an opening on Friday June 12th from 7pm to 10pm, during Carrboro’s monthly Art Walk.
These one-of-a-kind pieces by Revamp designer Jamie Powell were recently featured as the finale of Raleigh Fashion Week, and will be available exclusively at Roulette Vintage from June 12th to 30th.

We’re really excited about all of Jamie’s new fashion, especially the scarf dresses that twirl so beautifully!  Come enjoy an evening of fashion, drinks, and homemade treats with us and Jamie this Friday.  We’d love to see all of you there!

Bridget, in a Revamp scarf dress!

In honor of this event, I have decided to do an Ode to Revamp style.  Each day I will post a different picture of someone rocking Revamp.  The lovely Bridget has the honors today.

fall fashion October 2, 2007

We had a bit of a fall fashion shoot this past weekend. 
Thanks so much to our models, Julie and Mike! 
Check out our favorite photos.

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