Suddenly 1954! Modernism Week Fall Kick-Off Party

 

Our next fashion show will be held at the "Suddenly 1954" Modernism Week Fall Party! Stay tuned for photos from the fashion show + event as it will be posted on this blog soon afterward. For more information about the show + tickets read below! 

Design 849 invites you to return to the glamorous, carefree world of 1954 where you can dance to the popular music of the day, imbibe in retro cocktails, and view fabulous vintage 1950's cars on display. Lounge under the stars in our beautiful courtyard as you sip your Gin Rickey, and watch models parade in 50′s fashions.

In celebration of Modernism Week’s Fall Season Kick-Off, we pay tribute to our Design 849 building attributed to Architect William Cody. Built in 1954 as Palm Springs’ original post office, this stunning modern building continues to inspire design enthusiasts, visitors, and residents today!

Guests are encouraged to dress in the period – This will truly
be a night to remember!

$50 with a percentage donated to help support the mission of Modernism Week

Limited Tickets Available - Get Yours Here:
http://www.modernismweek.com/event/details/247346/

Vintage 50's Fashion Show by Deja Vu Room: Vintage Clothing Boutique
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Vintage Jewelry provided by Route 66 West Palm Springs

In our Art Gallery: Artist Tim Beard's Abstract Paintings
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Vintage 50's Music & Dancing under the Stars!

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 Travis Smith and Karen Stickler Gardinier 

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Inspiration: 1950's Glamor

We're currently prepping for our next fashion show for the Modernism Week Fall Kick-Off Party in two weeks. The theme is "Suddenly 1954!" All models will be in 1950's glamor wear from head to toe. I love going online and looking for inspiration to gather all the looks, it's always helpful. Here are my favorite top 10 looks for 1950s Glamor elegance. Keep checking back for photos from the Fashion show + event! 

 

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Vintage Fashion | Madmen Cocktail Party

Here are some of our latest "Madmen" dresses new to the store. Seems like Palm Springs is always throwing a Madmen themed party in town. It's also hard not to since the city is filled with mid century modern design and homes everywhere in town. Our number one question of the late at Deja Vu  is, do you have any Madmen dresses? It's for a party!

Enjoy the following images below. All photographs by: Salvatorie

For additional information, please email dejavuroomvintage@gmail.com. or call +1 -760-699-5365. You may also visit us in person at Deja Vu Vintage Finery 664 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, California 92262. Please reference the description above if calling or emailing.

Vintage Designers: Alfred Shaheen

Alfred Shaheen is one of the best known of the Hawaiian garment and textile designers of the 20th Century. The designer was active from 1948 into the 1980's. His most recognizable and collectable pieces are from the 1950's.

In 1948 he opened Alfred Shaheen to make Hawaiian shirts for men and dresses for women.

 He set up Surf ‘n Sand Hand Prints to print the colorful Hawaiian fabrics. His hand printed textiles were based on the flora and fauna of the Hawaiian Islands, along with Hawaiian traditions and authentic tapa cloth designs.

 

Shaheen produced not only the fabric, but they also manufactured clothing made from it. Shaheen was known for their sexy sarong dresses and swim suits, Hawaiian shirts and halter dresses with full skirts (similar to dress in photo.) The company closed in 1988 when Alfred Shaheen retired.

Resources: Vintage Fashion Guild, fuzzylizzie.com

These images are from Lani Garfield taken at our most recent  Fashion Show during Modernism week

in Palm Springs.

Alfred Shaheen 1950's halter, full skirt dress 

All jewelry provided by: Route 66 West

Modernism Week: Cocktail Hour with Dwell Magazine & Paul Kaplan Group

 With all of the Modernism Week festivities Deja Vu has been occupied with fashion shows, dinner parties, and informal modeling shows. This has been the busiest week of the year and we loved every party and every mod second of it! This is what we live for here at Deja Vu Vintage Finery. 

Here is a recap of photos from the Dwell Magazine & Paul Kaplan Group party held at The Fontenell in Palm Springs. This was such a great time showing our fashions at the Fontenell property. To view a slideshow from this event click here. More pictures to come soon from our Fashion Forward: A Vintage Retrospective fashion show, that was held at The Hilton Hotel last Sunday February 17th. Enjoy these photos of all the fun, fashion & party people we met at The Fontenell.

All clothing in photos has been returned and currently on our sales floor!

For any inquiry's on the clothing please contact us!

If you mention this blog post you can receive up to 20% off your next purchase!

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All photographs taken by:

Lani Garfield

 

  

 

 

 Here are some photos of the party people we hung out with after the fashion show!

 

Photo Below: Our Dwell staff enjoying the party 

Here are our lovely and glamorous Deja Vu Models mingling with the crowd.

   

 Photo Below is Julie Rodgers and Mitchell Cowley, the couple behind the restoration of The Fontenell. Photo by Lani Garfield. 

Enjoy some of the interior shots from the super hip and modern Fontenell property!

 

A courtyard like this is just begging to hold a party. Photos below by Dan Chavkin.

  

A step into any room takes you back into time.

 Here is the Deja Vu Vintage Finery team that made the fabulous fashion show possible!

(left to right)

Caitlyn Johnson, William Miller and Julissa Perez.