ChinaShop » reVamp Vintage http://www.chinashopmag.com Music Art Fashion and Film Online Cultural Magazine Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:25:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Hotties Throughout History: 30 Years of Pin-Up Fashion Show http://www.chinashopmag.com/2010/02/hotties-throughout-history-30-years-of-pin-up-fashion-show/ http://www.chinashopmag.com/2010/02/hotties-throughout-history-30-years-of-pin-up-fashion-show/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:57:02 +0000 Zoetica Ebb http://chinashop.designenginela.com/?p=20661 Continue reading →]]> Last week, the folks at The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles and Grand Vision Foundation combined their powers to create a unique fashion show at the opulent Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro. Hosted by Annamarie Von Firley, 30 Years of Pinup showcased eighty outfits paying tribute to the glamorous years. It was a beautiful presentation that felt just a little bit like time travel, but I was curious about how it all comes together. Before the show began, I spent a few hours wandering, mesmerized, around the gorgeous empty theater, chatting with hair and make-up artists, learning more about pin curls than I ever dreamed and finding out about San Pedro’s bustling cultural revival.

pinupmakeup

Once the curtains rose, the theater really came to life. From the rustling taffeta of evening and cocktail dresses to fun printed playsuits and rich satin, lace, and nylon lingerie, provided by reVamp Vintage, Ragg Mop, and  Threads in Time, the originals and replicas on display were just impeccable. Some pieces had even been previously worn on-screen by the likes of Jean Harlow, Ava Gardner and Ginger Rogers. Ten models flaunting the polished make up and elaborate hairstyles of the time strolled across the stage to the sound of live piano, pausing only to strike their foxiest pinup poses.

pinupmakeupcase

Visit The Art Deco Society of LA website to learn about preservation of beautiful spaces around town and to meet other deco-enthusiasts at vintage-inspired events. I just signed up for the mailing list myself.

pinuphottie

pinup-theater2

Words and Photos by Zoetica Ebb

Annamarie von Firley of reVamp Vintage appears in image #26

pinuplipstickgood pinupmakeup pinupmakeupcase pinuphottie pinup-theater2 needed1 needed10 needed11 needed12 needed13 needed14 needed3 needed4 needed5 needed6 needed8 needed9 neededblackgirlsmile neededlipstick2 neededrows pinupblackhead pinupblonde2 pinupbtscenes pinupgear pinupgoils-goodone pinuphat pinuphelper pinupmakeupagain pinupmakeupcase pinupmakeupglasses pinupoutfits pinuppatience pinupphotowarning pinupscissors pinupshoes pinupshoes2 pinupsinwait pinuptheateropen pinuptheatertop pinuptwosomegood pinupwalls piupblondefake ]]> http://www.chinashopmag.com/2010/02/hotties-throughout-history-30-years-of-pin-up-fashion-show/feed/ 0