PRETTIE LANES JOURNAL

Have a read about midcentury photographers, artist & models, learn about fashion, fabrics & the art of tailoring or dream away in PRETTIE LANES´vintage inspired color palettes.

While this regular content has been online for years on the company´s social media channels, since 2024, you can follow up on here as well, accessing the information without any social media or newsletter registrations and at your own pace.

Every Wednesday: "5 FACTS ABOUT"

Key facts about influential personalities that shaped the style & mid-century era.

Every Friday: "FASHION FRIDAY"

Information about fashion, colors & tailoring put in a nutshell.

Every Sunday: "SUNDAY STROLL"

Take a stroll through vintage impressions of various cities & countries around the globe.

All Week: Color palette & styling Inspirations

Wednesday, 21st February 2024

Monday, 19th February 2024

Happy Monday and love from the atelier! Enjoy today´s color palette of dark Mint Green paired with inky Black. All photographies ©️ Respective copyright owners. 

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Sunday, 11th February 2024

Happy Sunday! Take a stroll through Paris of the 1940s and 1950s.

All photographies ©️ Respective copyright owners. 

📌 Feel free to visit PRETTIE LANES on Pinterest for more photographies of vintage Paris (mood board:"Paris - Vintage Impressions):

Friday, 9th February 2024

Have a relaxed start into the weekend and love from the atelier!

Corduroy is a durable fabric characterized by vertical ridges, or “cords,” that are typically made by weaving extra sets of yarn into the fabric.

The word “corduroy” comes from the French term “corde du roi,” meaning “cloth of the king.” However, experts are not in complete agreement about that origin.

It became popular in Europe during the 18th century, particularly in England, where it was used for workwear and country clothing. Corduroy experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 20th century, becoming associated with casual and comfortable clothing styles.

The width of the corduroy ridges, known as the “wale,” can vary, with wider wales being more common in casual clothing and narrower wales in more formal attire. Jumbo cord, needle cord and pin cord are just a few examples of different corduroy fabrics varying in its wale.

Corduroy is commonly made from cotton, but it can also be blended with other fibers such as polyester, rayon, or spandex for added stretch and durability (Note: Plastic fibers such as Spandex, Polyester, Elasthan are harmful for the environment & wearer).

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Wednesday, 7th February 2024

Happy Wednesday with 5 facts about the New York born, pioneering fashion photographer Frances McLaughlin-Gill (1919-2014):

* Frances began her career in the 1940s, becoming one of the first female photographers for Vogue magazine.

* McLaughlin-Gill’s work helped redefine fashion photography, blending elegance with naturalism and capturing the essence of post-war style using a wide range of styles and techniques, from classic studio portraits to dynamic outdoor shoots.

* She was known for her ability to create intimate and engaging portraits, often using natural light to enhance the mood of her photographs.

* McLaughlin-Gill was a trailblazer for women in photography, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations of female photographers.

* McLaughlin-Gill’s images were celebrated for their timeless beauty and sophistication, earning her widespread acclaim in the fashion industry as well as exhibitions in galleries and museums around the world, preserving her legacy.

All photographies ©️ Frances McLaughlin-Gill and respective copyright owners. 

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