Suddenly 1954 Party & Fashion Show Recap!

If you weren't able to make it to last Friday's Modernism Week Fall Kick-off party, no worries we have some great photos from behind the scenes to off the runway with our beautiful and handsome models of Deja Vu! Enjoy the scenes of Suddenly 1954! All accessories including some of the handbags were provided by Route 66 West by Matt Burkholz. All clothing provided by us, Deja Vu Vintage Finery! All available for sale! 

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.

The "Suddenly 1954" window display at Design 849 was styled by William Miller and Signage created by Miss Tayva ! 

 

Guests arriving to the Modernism week kick off party!

The Design 849 Team, Travis Smith, Karen Stickler Gardinier, and Preston Mitchell strike a pose in their 50's ensembles. — with Travis Smith, Karen Stickler Gardinier and Preston Mitchell.

 

Chris Bale one of our male models documenting the night away! 

 

Megan Waldbillig  is wearing our white eyelet fit n' flare dress with a pink velvet bow

 

Megan & Angela Romeo

 Angela is wearing a 2 PC pink Silk full skirted dress with a matching buttoned jacket.

 

From left to right: Taylor Cooper, Jenelle Fontes, Charlotte Duplay, Megan Waldbillig and Mary Moody

Miss Tayva wearing a beaded knit sweater with a tier full skirt.

Taylor Cooper wearing a 1950's painted tulle mocha prom dress

 

Angelique is wearing a 1950's silk taffeta fit n' flared dress 

 

Jenelle is wearing a 2 PC100% silk yellow dress with jacket

The grand finale run through with all of our deja vu models! 
 

Finally, William Miller Fashion Show coordinator & owner of Deja Vu Vintage Finery! 
with lovely model Jenelle Fontes wearing a 1950's tulle ballgown -sold. 
 

Photo cred: Design 849

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!

Posted on Facebook By: 

 Travis Smith and Karen Stickler Gardinier 

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Fashion Show & Luncheon

 Join us next month for a fabulous fashion show and luncheon at Trio Restaurant! 

The glamorous and vintage fashions will be provided by us, Deja Vu Vintage Finery.

Come experience the glamor of vintage fashion and cuisine of old Palm Springs!

Tickets are $50 which includes a three course lunch with wine and champagne.

You can purchase your tickets on Trio's website here. 

What: Fashion Show and Luncheon

When: Sunday May 26, 2013

Where: Trio Restaurant 707. N Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA

What Time: 12 Noon

For more information regarding this event please call 

Trio at 760-864-TRIO

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 2013: Informal Modeling

 Modernism Week 2013 was filled with many events this year such as architectural tours, educational events and of course the fun and chic cocktail parties, but you can not forget the FASHION. To view our Dwell & Paul Kaplan group fashion show held at The Fontenell you can click here. 

During Modernism Week we had informal modeling shows both held at Jakes Restaurant & Trio located in the Uptown Design District of Palm Springs. 

This was a great way to inform people about our store and who we are! This was fun for their customers to see the modern fashion of the 1950s/ 1960's while enjoying their brunch.

 All clothing are still available in store, if you are interested in any of the vintage pieces let us know!

760-699-5365

Jenny is wearing in this photo: 1950's Mr Blackwell/ silk green dress- size 4 $475
Mary is also wearing: Mr. Blackwell floral dress with rhinestones. size 6 $525

 

 
Jenny is wearing in this photo: a MOD white floral dress in -size 4 $152

 

  Megan is wearing in this photo: 60's Gold mini Lurez Bodice dress -size 2 $227
Jenny is also wearing: a MOD chiffon mini dress in fuchsia - size 4 $85

 
Mary is wearing here: Peggy Hunt cocktail dress in champagne- size 6 $525
Jenny is wearing in this photo:1950s fuchsia taffeta full skirt dress -size 4 $187

 
Jenny is wearing in this photo: a 1950's tulle prom dress- size 4 $618
Megan is also wearing: Green taffeta cocktail dress- size 2 $325

Mid Century Fashion: MADMEN

We have recently received many 1950s mid centruy cotton house dresses. They come in many colors and patterns. Most of them are in "the shirt dress" style like in the photo below of Betty Draper. This dress also comes in the colors white, blue, pink, and cream. Here we have an identical yellow eyelet dress, Betty Draper wears from our favorite TV series MAD MEN! We have a lot more of these casual Mid Century fashion house dresses. This is just one of many that we have in stock. These are lightweight and perfect to throw on for any day in Palm Springs! You can dress these up or down as you please, either if it's for a casual brunch or a night out in the town!

If you have any questions regarding our midcentruy house dresses let us know!

664 N. Palm Canyon Dr.

Palm Spring, CA 92262

760-699-5365

 

Modernism Week: Fashion Forward, A Vintage Clothing Retrospective

We are proud to announce our next BIG show! It will be our annual Vintage Fashion Show of the year, peep the flyer & save the date! A fashion show you will not want to miss out on during Modernism week.

Tickets $35

Available Today at: Modernismweek.com 

 

 

Event Date: Sunday, February 17, 2013
Start Time:  Doors open 4.30 p.m., show begins at 5 p.m. 

End Time/Duration:  6 p.m.

Location: Horizon Ballroom, Hilton Hotel, 400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA  92262

Event Description: 

William Miller and Déjà Vu Vintage Finery presents a fully accessorized, highly stylized fashion show featuring the glamorous trends of yesteryear.  The runway will come alive with glimpses into the post-World War II era of Dior’s “New Look”. From the swinging, mini-skirted and shift-dressed 1960s, to the sit-in, bell-bottomed, independent movement of the 1970s and even the shoulder-padded, belted, over-the-top 1980s fashions, these three decades of fashion will delight. Think of Joan Collins as Alexis Carrington. All of the clothing and accessories is vintage and many of the featured  pieces are well-known American and European designers.

Staged and directed by William Miller, the show features custom lighting and specially selected music to enhance each period of clothing coming down the runway.  Mr. Miller narrates the show with no attention to detail left overlooked.  His commentary is both informative and entertaining.

Author, collector and authority on vintage jewelry, Matt Burkholz, of Route 66 West in Palm Springs, will provide carefully chosen jewelry pieces to complement each fashion period.  The very humorous Mr. Burkholz will add commentary to the show and act as co-emcee of the event.

Enjoy a no-host bar.

Special Instructions or Restrictions:  No children under 13

Holiday Fashion Show: BIRBA Recap November 12'

Tis' the season of fun holiday fashion! What better way is there to showcase our latest vintage fashions perfect for this season? By having a Vintage Holiday Fashion Show! We had our first holiday fashion show of the season two weeks ago held at BIRBA in Palm Springs, Ca. 

We thought it was a great way to kick off the holiday spirit with an informal but fun and glamorous holiday fashion show. Birba and their customers enjoyed the fashions and show itself very much. It was all in good spirits, candle lights beaming, a live crowd and a great DJ to set the mood with our vintage fashions. 

The following, are images that I was able to capture during the moment through the informal and very fabulous cat walk. We had a great outcome and many thanks to those who helped participate in this fun event! We are looking forward to more winter nights like these. 

HaPpY HoLiDaYs from Deja Vu Vintage Finery! Xo!