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

 

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1960's Vintage Embroidered Gypsy Vest

We have a very special embroidered gypsy vest that is almost identical to the vest Jim Morrison, from The Doors wore at they're very famous Hollywood Bowl performance in 1968. I've always known about having this amazing velvet/ embroidered vest in our store inventory, but when I had seen the " The Doors Hollywood Bowl Live 1968" in theaters is when I noticed what a significant piece of history we are carrying in our store!

-Vintage 1960's Tribal Gypsy Vest
-Heavily Embroidered Details
-Authentic Vintage, Very High Quality
-Very Similar to the vest Jim Morrison wore at his famous
-Hollywood Bowl Performance with the Doors!
-Material: Velvet embroidery
-Color: Rust
- Price: $300

If you are interested in the special item please call us with any questions we can ship anywhere in the U.S.! 

Deja Vu Vintage Finery
664. N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-699-5365

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Vintage 1950's Women's Full Length Beaded Gown

      This gorgeous beaded gown belonged to Pony Sherrell. She was mostly known for her singing career - in New York, Hollywood and Las Vegas. She also was a songwriter with 2 movies that she co-wrote music and lyrics for: "So this is Paris" and "The Second Greatest Sex". Her first husband was famous singer/songwriter Gene Austen, who wrote "My Blue Heaven". Her second husband was millionaire financier Jess Metcalf, one of the first investors in Hilton Hotels.

In the last photo she is on the far right (in the dress!). Photo taken at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills c.1963. The dress was purchased and custom made at the hotel shop.

• 1950s Full length beaded gown
• Fully lined & custom made
• Deep Pleating near the front of the skirt
• Was inherited by a Hollywood starlet, which was used in many of her performances & gigs.
• materials: Silk & Hand beaded materials.
• Side metal zipper available on left of dress
• Authentic great vintage condition

Pony Sherrell (far right, in dress) Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills c.1963.

This Beautiful gown has been also used in our fashion shows and everyone who's seen it, becomes a fan of the detailed beaded and beauty of it. If you are interested in this gown, we have it listed on EBay available for sale. You can find the link below.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/dejavuvintagefinery/m.html?item=200929366799&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

UPDATE: THIS GOWN HAS SOLD ALREADY

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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

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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!

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Barbie Does Palm Springs: Photography of Steven Henke

What happens when a Photographer meets Barbie in Palm Springs? It all comes together to support a wonderful cause, THE CENTER of Palm Springs. Steven Henke started the idea "Barbie Does Palm Springs" from just a fun day out in Palm Springs and brought along his favorite, Malibu Barbie.
The beginning photos of Barbie in Palm Springs were all taken on his blackberry as a fun/new hobby to do. The images turned out so well, they inspired Steven to make his idea into something more. It all started as, what would it look like if Barbie was a tourist in Palm Springs- or during a photo shoot? The following are photos showing us "Barbie Does Palm Springs."

Last month Savage Gallery presented the work of photographer Steven Henke, 

 "Barbie Does Palm Springs."On the opening night party Saturday, October 20, hosted by Bella Da Ball, Steven donated 100% of the proceeds benefiting the LGBT Community Center of The Desert. For more information visit 

www.barbiedoespalmsprings.com

We had the opportunity to showcase our fine vintage clothing at the Savage Gallery as displays for Steven Henke's photography. As Barbie is a very 60's girl we had these wonderful vintage pieces to compliment Barbie's always forward fashion. The photos below is from opening night reception at the Savage Gallery with our Deja Vu Vintage Finery fashion displays.

 Jim Holmes, left, from Mattel who designed the one-of-a- kind dolls PS...I Love You Barbie and Ken, and Bill Miller, right, from Deja Vu Vintage Finery founder & owner.

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1960's Vintage Arrivals: Women's Dresses

Its another beautiful day in Palm Springs, Ca and we have new inventory items we added for the week! Our vintage arrivals are in full affect filled with color and textures. The decorative embellishments on these dresses are dazzling in every way. All dresses are true vintage from the 1960's. Crochet, satin, sequins, lace and pleats is a brief description of what we have shown below. If you are in love, and can't live with out any of these admirable dresses you can contact us via email us at dejavuroomvintage@gmail.com or we are always a phone call away at 760-699-5365.

1960's Orange Daisy Crochet Bodice Embellishment Mini Dress

Size: 2-4 

$95.00

*Jewelry Not Included*

Daisy Bodice Close Up

1960's Aqua Lace with Sequined Collar Mini Dress

Size: 2-4 

$152.50

*Accessories Not Included*

Lace Bodice Close Up

1960's Peach Chiffon Bow Collar Pleated Dress

Size: 2-4

$75.00

*Belt Not Included*

 Bow Collar Bodice Close Up

1960's Yellow Silk/Linen Dress with Belt

Size: 2-4

$92.50

Yellow Matching Belt Included

Silk/Linen Bodice Close Up

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