AlexSandra & Tony StarlightCelebrity Themed
Vintage dresses, hats, jewelry, purses & coats, if you love them then you would have loved the Vintage Fashion Show & Sale that took place Tuesday, November 3rd. The event was held at Tony Starlight's Supperclub & Lounge, a swanky jazz bar scene tucked away on Sandy Boulevard. Live music, cocktails, and a lobby full of clothing set the scene for the fashion show. AlexSandra's Vintage Emporium,where I have been interning since April, hosts a fashion show on the first Tuesday of every month, each month with its own theme. November's was Celebrity, which included models portrayed as Katherine Hepburn, Coco Chanel, Ingrid Bergman, and more.
As the house lights dimmed, Tony Starlight began the event singing while AlexSandra came out, cocktail in hand. Before the models came out to the lit stage, a little story was told about the celebrity, full of unknown facts and jokes. Adorned with sparkling jewels, elegant vintage ensembles, and a graceful gait, all of the models came out looking fabulous. My favorite ensemble was that of a 1960's Julia Child, modeled by recent graduate of the Art Institute, Britta Hellquist. She was dressed in a smart, crisp green button up shirt, with a 60's beige woolen pencil skirt. Of course she had to have a cotton apron on which was intricately embroidered with flowers. To top off the look Britta held an original copy of Julia Child's cook book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, which sold right after the show. Which leads me to the other great thing, everything you see on the models is for sale! The fashion show is also a good reason to wear your vintage hats and garments for a night out, if you need an excuse.
After the show wrapped up with Coco Chanel, in a beautiful 1940s black suit dripping with pearls, the models brought out all of the garments seen in the show to be merchandised in the lounge. Everyone flocked to the hats and jewelry, looking like a group of kids playing dress up. It seems no matter how old you are there is something for everyone.
As the customers left, AlexSandra began packing up her merchandise, gearing up to prepare for the next month's show. You are always sure to find the perfect coat, cocktail dress, and jewels at every Vintage Fashion Show & Sale. Can't attend one of the shows? Stop by the Vintage Emporium located at Interstate Avenue and Dekum in North Portland. The max takes you right there at the Rosa Parks stop, see you there!
Anna Fabian
All Photogrpahy: Chris Allen
Model: Britta as Julia Child
Model: Britta as Peggy Olson
Model: Meghan as Coco Chanel
Model: Rachel in front of the Sinatra shrine
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