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Getting Ready for La Fiesta Grande Saturday April 26!!! This year's Art Deco Preservation Ball will have a very special theme, "La Fiesta Grande", and we invite you to throw a bit of Latin Flair into your outfit. Are you wondering What to Wear and Where to Buy It? Here are suggestions for you! Attire is "Vintage Formal"/1920s, '30s and '40s gowns (authentic vintage or newly-made but vintage-inspired) and Black Tie or White Tie for men...and Spanish Elegance is encouraged! That can be as elaborate as a long gown with layers of ruffles, a formal "mariachi" suit or a cape and gaucho hat....OR it can simply have a little touch of Latin charm. A rose tucked behind one ear, a beautiful comb, an embroidered shawl. If you have received your Sophisticate magazine, you no doubt have lots of inspiration from the lavishly illustrated articles and resources in it! But here are some Frequently Asked Questions and Info you can use! Question: Is a new tuxedo okay? And yes, of course it is...Men's formalwear has not changed all that much over the years. On the other hand, you really should consider vintage! The quality is higher,the price lower and it will never go out of style! Question: Do women wear long or short gowns? Those that find beaded 1920s style gowns do wear them shorter, but most women wear long 1930s and 1940s formal gowns to the Art Deco Preservation Ball. We expect to see lots of lace,combs and embroidered shawls this year! Our lead Fashion Sponsor is Decades at 1740 Haight Street in San Francisco. Clothing from 1880s-1980s is featured, but Cicely and Michael will help you find the perfect thing for the Ball. Mens andwomens wear... and a 10% discount for ADSC members and anyone attending the Ball! Open 12-7 Daily (great extended hours!), 1740 Haight Street415-750-1704 (new number!) So that would be the perfect place to start ! Right across the street is La Rosa at 1711 Haight. They have been working with us since the early days of the Art Deco Society, loaning clothing for our fashion shows and maintaining the highest quality in men's and women's fashion. Great finds at thislocation...and 10% discount for ADSC! 11-7 Daily, 415-668-3744 The new, very classy Torso Vintages at 272 Sutter Street San Francisco has an amazing array of women's clothing from many eras, with an emphasis on designer pieces. Its so nice to find great vintage in a downtown setting! Mon-Sat 10-7:00, www.torsovintages.com (415) 391-3166 Dark Garden Custom Gowns (and corsets) is located at 321 Linden Street at Gough in San Francisco Monday-Saturday 10-7PM. All sorts of lovely accessories in addition to custom made gowns for you! 415-431-7684. ReVamp is located in Los Angeles, but with a wonderful website, and classic designs "of the period". 213-488-3387. 834 South Broadway Los Angeles. www.revampvintage.com For Men Only! Roberto Isola, whose motto is "enforcing men's fashion", maintains his stock in his home and specializes in shows such as the Deco / Modernism. But do give him a call if you need attire for the Ball! 650-634-9537 or 650-991-2323 There isn't much time to have something designed especially for you, and you may have to wait until the next event...but save these numbers for the very best in hand made Deco Era Couture!
"How to Dress Deco" is a wonderful little booklet put together by Kimberly Manning Aker, Sara Klotz de Aguilar and Alice Jurow. Hints and tips for shopping and the correct styles of the period. $15 and available through the ADSC, 415-982-3326. Happy hunting! See you at La Fiesta Grande !!! Laurie Gordon email: Decobelle@aol.com Deco evening dress--More Info:
Last revised: 4/8/08
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