As many of you know – I *love* classic 40’s style. . . so much so that nearly all of my wardrobe is made up of vintage fashion. . . . .and you can be certain that growing up watching classic movies with my father (WWII vet) has played a huge role in my silver screen style.
Known as the largest vintage store in the southeast. Design Archives has been the mecca for vintage buffs for over 30 years . . . offering a selection of wearables, collectibles and textile swatches from the1880’s to the 1980’s
that rotates weekly. It is always a thrill to carefully discover little gems. . . like this classic black hat from the 40’s – found in an open suitcase near the front window. I spent nearly a half an hour with all of the other hats that waited
patiently to be admired and fussed over.
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Next to the hat racks near the front, I oooed and ahhhed like a little girl over these shoes. ::sigh:: It’s too bad that I already have my Halloween costume (Samantha from Betwitched) because these shoes would be perfect for a Cinderella, or a Glinda the Good Witch costume . . . or maybe a sexier Maryilyn–esque dress. Hell, why wait for Halloween!
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Take one look at my closet and you will see that I am a sucker for anything black . . . and this little polka dotted cotton number with a red belt, Sews up the fresh summer style of the 40’s era . . . It makes me want to wear white gloves and red lipstick.
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Oh, and if you haven’t heard already . . . they also have a fantastic selection of costume and vintage jewelry, clutches, sunglasses and accessories.
The reason I love shopping at Design archives? . . . . Kit Rodenbough, the owner . . .and her 370 consigners silly! Together they offer a fun, funky mix of styles to accommodate any ones taste.
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in person!
Mon thru Fri – 11-7 Sat 11-6
DESIGN ARCHIVES
338 TATE STREET
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
Phone: (336) 272-1800