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Fashion Conservatory is a platform for anyone who loves true vintage fashion. Shop our marketplace with items from the best sellers in the US, learn about fashion history, and explore the largest archive of vintage fashion labels.
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How do you build an empire on rhinestones and big hair? Dolly Parton took her "mountain girl" roots and her dreams of stardom and created a glamorous, "more is more" aesthetic that was all her own.
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@dollyparton #FashionConservatory #DollyParton #StyleIcon #CountryGlam #Rhinestones #Tennessee
January 19, 2026 at 5:31 PM
How do you build an empire on rhinestones and big hair? Dolly Parton took her "mountain girl" roots and her dreams of stardom and created a glamorous, "more is more" aesthetic that was all her own.
@dollyparton #FashionConservatory #DollyParton #StyleIcon #CountryGlam #Rhinestones #Tennessee
@dollyparton #FashionConservatory #DollyParton #StyleIcon #CountryGlam #Rhinestones #Tennessee
Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton. Your heart, humor, talent, and kindness continue to inspire the world. Thank you for reminding us to shine from the inside out with love, confidence, and a little sparkle. ✨
#DollyParton #AmericanIcon #LegendaryWit #GlamorousInsideandOut
#DollyParton #AmericanIcon #LegendaryWit #GlamorousInsideandOut
January 19, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton. Your heart, humor, talent, and kindness continue to inspire the world. Thank you for reminding us to shine from the inside out with love, confidence, and a little sparkle. ✨
#DollyParton #AmericanIcon #LegendaryWit #GlamorousInsideandOut
#DollyParton #AmericanIcon #LegendaryWit #GlamorousInsideandOut
Happy Birthday, Betty White. You made aging bold, joyful, unapologetic, and full of laughter. Women everywhere are louder, braver, and more fearless because of the path you paved. Your humor, heart, and that unstoppable sparkle live on.
#BettyWhite #aginggracefully #bettywhitequotes
#BettyWhite #aginggracefully #bettywhitequotes
January 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Happy Birthday, Betty White. You made aging bold, joyful, unapologetic, and full of laughter. Women everywhere are louder, braver, and more fearless because of the path you paved. Your humor, heart, and that unstoppable sparkle live on.
#BettyWhite #aginggracefully #bettywhitequotes
#BettyWhite #aginggracefully #bettywhitequotes
January 15th is National Hat Day! Today we’re celebrating the resourcefulness of the women of World War II.
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#FashionConservatory #ww2fashion #WWIIFashion #WomensHistory #VintageHats #NationalHatDay #1940sfashion #vintagefashion
January 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
January 15th is National Hat Day! Today we’re celebrating the resourcefulness of the women of World War II.
#FashionConservatory #ww2fashion #WWIIFashion #WomensHistory #VintageHats #NationalHatDay #1940sfashion #vintagefashion
#FashionConservatory #ww2fashion #WWIIFashion #WomensHistory #VintageHats #NationalHatDay #1940sfashion #vintagefashion
Barbra Streisand first captivated the world with her voice and paired her powerhouse performances with impeccable looks.
Follow @fashionconservatory for fashion history, true vintage, and a community preserving the past.
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Follow @fashionconservatory for fashion history, true vintage, and a community preserving the past.
#FashionConservatory #BarbraStreisand #1960sStyle #FashionIcons
January 14, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Barbra Streisand first captivated the world with her voice and paired her powerhouse performances with impeccable looks.
Follow @fashionconservatory for fashion history, true vintage, and a community preserving the past.
#FashionConservatory #BarbraStreisand #1960sStyle #FashionIcons
Follow @fashionconservatory for fashion history, true vintage, and a community preserving the past.
#FashionConservatory #BarbraStreisand #1960sStyle #FashionIcons
From the slinky, bias-cut gowns of the 1930s to the sharp, structured suits of the 1940s, one Hollywood costume designer mastered it all: Robert Kalloch.
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#FashionConservatory #RobertKalloch #CostumeDesign #FashionHistory #ClassicHollywood #1940sfashion #1930sfashion #Vintagefashion #goldenage
January 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
From the slinky, bias-cut gowns of the 1930s to the sharp, structured suits of the 1940s, one Hollywood costume designer mastered it all: Robert Kalloch.
#FashionConservatory #RobertKalloch #CostumeDesign #FashionHistory #ClassicHollywood #1940sfashion #1930sfashion #Vintagefashion #goldenage
#FashionConservatory #RobertKalloch #CostumeDesign #FashionHistory #ClassicHollywood #1940sfashion #1930sfashion #Vintagefashion #goldenage
As one of the silent era's most captivating stars, her influence went far beyond her acting. Her sophisticated wardrobe and trendsetting looks made her a definitive 1920s fashion icon.
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#FashionConservatory #VilmaBanky #1920sFashion #jazzage #1920sfilm #flapper #vintagefashion #fashionhistory
January 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
As one of the silent era's most captivating stars, her influence went far beyond her acting. Her sophisticated wardrobe and trendsetting looks made her a definitive 1920s fashion icon.
#FashionConservatory #VilmaBanky #1920sFashion #jazzage #1920sfilm #flapper #vintagefashion #fashionhistory
#FashionConservatory #VilmaBanky #1920sFashion #jazzage #1920sfilm #flapper #vintagefashion #fashionhistory
Barbara Johnson was just 8 years old when she began recording swatches of every dress she had made.
Follow @fashionconservatory for fashion history, true vintage, and a community preserving the past.
#FashionConservatory #BarbaraJohnson #FashionHistory #VAMuseum #TextileHistory #FashionHistory
Follow @fashionconservatory for fashion history, true vintage, and a community preserving the past.
#FashionConservatory #BarbaraJohnson #FashionHistory #VAMuseum #TextileHistory #FashionHistory
January 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Barbara Johnson was just 8 years old when she began recording swatches of every dress she had made.
Follow @fashionconservatory for fashion history, true vintage, and a community preserving the past.
#FashionConservatory #BarbaraJohnson #FashionHistory #VAMuseum #TextileHistory #FashionHistory
Follow @fashionconservatory for fashion history, true vintage, and a community preserving the past.
#FashionConservatory #BarbaraJohnson #FashionHistory #VAMuseum #TextileHistory #FashionHistory
Carolyn Schnurer believed that the story of a garment was woven directly into its threads. She pioneered the idea of "fabric interest".
#FashionConservatory #FashionHistory #CarolynSchnurer #VintageDesigner #TextileDesign #AmericanSportswear #1940sFashion #1950sStyle #MidcenturyModern #noveltyprint
#FashionConservatory #FashionHistory #CarolynSchnurer #VintageDesigner #TextileDesign #AmericanSportswear #1940sFashion #1950sStyle #MidcenturyModern #noveltyprint
January 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Carolyn Schnurer believed that the story of a garment was woven directly into its threads. She pioneered the idea of "fabric interest".
#FashionConservatory #FashionHistory #CarolynSchnurer #VintageDesigner #TextileDesign #AmericanSportswear #1940sFashion #1950sStyle #MidcenturyModern #noveltyprint
#FashionConservatory #FashionHistory #CarolynSchnurer #VintageDesigner #TextileDesign #AmericanSportswear #1940sFashion #1950sStyle #MidcenturyModern #noveltyprint
From 70s icon to 80s cautionary tale and back. Diane von Furstenberg’s shows us a comeback is always possible. She masterfully reclaimed her legacy in the 90s
#FashionConservatory #DVF #DianeVonFurstenberg #FashionHistory #1970sFashion #1980sFashion #1990sFashion #FashionDesigner
#FashionConservatory #DVF #DianeVonFurstenberg #FashionHistory #1970sFashion #1980sFashion #1990sFashion #FashionDesigner
January 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
From 70s icon to 80s cautionary tale and back. Diane von Furstenberg’s shows us a comeback is always possible. She masterfully reclaimed her legacy in the 90s
#FashionConservatory #DVF #DianeVonFurstenberg #FashionHistory #1970sFashion #1980sFashion #1990sFashion #FashionDesigner
#FashionConservatory #DVF #DianeVonFurstenberg #FashionHistory #1970sFashion #1980sFashion #1990sFashion #FashionDesigner
The 700 textile pieces compiled by John Forbes Watson belong to generations of weavers, printers, and dyers in South Asia.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #TextileArt #HistoricalTextiles #TextileHistory #CulturalHeritage #Preservation
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #TextileArt #HistoricalTextiles #TextileHistory #CulturalHeritage #Preservation
December 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The 700 textile pieces compiled by John Forbes Watson belong to generations of weavers, printers, and dyers in South Asia.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #TextileArt #HistoricalTextiles #TextileHistory #CulturalHeritage #Preservation
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #TextileArt #HistoricalTextiles #TextileHistory #CulturalHeritage #Preservation
China Machado first made history in 1959 as the first model of color featured in a major US fashion magazine. But her work didn't stop there.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #ChinaMachado #FashionHistory #VintageStyle #IconicModels
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #ChinaMachado #FashionHistory #VintageStyle #IconicModels
December 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
China Machado first made history in 1959 as the first model of color featured in a major US fashion magazine. But her work didn't stop there.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #ChinaMachado #FashionHistory #VintageStyle #IconicModels
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #ChinaMachado #FashionHistory #VintageStyle #IconicModels
Thierry Mugler understood that fashion was pure theater.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
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Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Thierry Mugler understood that fashion was pure theater.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #ThierryMugler #Mugler #FashionHistory #VintageFashion #HauteCouture #DesignerFashion #80sFashion #90sFashion #IndecentProposal #TooFunky
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #ThierryMugler #Mugler #FashionHistory #VintageFashion #HauteCouture #DesignerFashion #80sFashion #90sFashion #IndecentProposal #TooFunky
How did your great-great-grandmother choose her dress fabric? She might have poured over a sample book just like this one.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #FashionHistory #AntiqueTextiles #SampleBook #HistoryOfFashion #SlowFashion
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #FashionHistory #AntiqueTextiles #SampleBook #HistoryOfFashion #SlowFashion
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
How did your great-great-grandmother choose her dress fabric? She might have poured over a sample book just like this one.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #FashionHistory #AntiqueTextiles #SampleBook #HistoryOfFashion #SlowFashion
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #FashionHistory #AntiqueTextiles #SampleBook #HistoryOfFashion #SlowFashion
Jane Birkin's iconic style, from her beloved straw basket to her perfectly undone denim, defined the 60s and 70s and continues to inspire fashion lovers worldwide.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JaneBirkin #FashionIcon #VintageStyle
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JaneBirkin #FashionIcon #VintageStyle
December 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Jane Birkin's iconic style, from her beloved straw basket to her perfectly undone denim, defined the 60s and 70s and continues to inspire fashion lovers worldwide.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JaneBirkin #FashionIcon #VintageStyle
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JaneBirkin #FashionIcon #VintageStyle
Step into the world of Dovima, the regal beauty whose unique presence made her one of the most unforgettable faces of 1950s fashion.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #Dovima #DovimaWithElephants #RichardAvedon #50sFashion #VintageStyle
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #Dovima #DovimaWithElephants #RichardAvedon #50sFashion #VintageStyle
December 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Step into the world of Dovima, the regal beauty whose unique presence made her one of the most unforgettable faces of 1950s fashion.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #Dovima #DovimaWithElephants #RichardAvedon #50sFashion #VintageStyle
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #Dovima #DovimaWithElephants #RichardAvedon #50sFashion #VintageStyle
Join us in Miami for Salon du Vintage - December 12-14.
We’re bringing a stunning selection of Haute Couture, documented archival pieces, and rare vintage you won’t find anywhere else.
#FashionConservatory #SalonduVintage #vintagefashion #luxuryfashion #vintagedesigner #hautecouture #luxuryvintage
We’re bringing a stunning selection of Haute Couture, documented archival pieces, and rare vintage you won’t find anywhere else.
#FashionConservatory #SalonduVintage #vintagefashion #luxuryfashion #vintagedesigner #hautecouture #luxuryvintage
December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Join us in Miami for Salon du Vintage - December 12-14.
We’re bringing a stunning selection of Haute Couture, documented archival pieces, and rare vintage you won’t find anywhere else.
#FashionConservatory #SalonduVintage #vintagefashion #luxuryfashion #vintagedesigner #hautecouture #luxuryvintage
We’re bringing a stunning selection of Haute Couture, documented archival pieces, and rare vintage you won’t find anywhere else.
#FashionConservatory #SalonduVintage #vintagefashion #luxuryfashion #vintagedesigner #hautecouture #luxuryvintage
Step into the world of Barbara Hulanicki's Biba boutique where she pioneered inclusivity with a cosmetics line for every skin tone and gender.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #BarbaraHulanicki #Biba #FashionPioneer #InclusiveBeauty
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #BarbaraHulanicki #Biba #FashionPioneer #InclusiveBeauty
December 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Step into the world of Barbara Hulanicki's Biba boutique where she pioneered inclusivity with a cosmetics line for every skin tone and gender.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #BarbaraHulanicki #Biba #FashionPioneer #InclusiveBeauty
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #BarbaraHulanicki #Biba #FashionPioneer #InclusiveBeauty
Irving Penn's journey to legendary photographer for Vogue forever changed the way we see clothing.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #IrvingPenn #FashionPhotography #FashionHistory #FashionPhotograper #20thcenturyphotography
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #IrvingPenn #FashionPhotography #FashionHistory #FashionPhotograper #20thcenturyphotography
December 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Irving Penn's journey to legendary photographer for Vogue forever changed the way we see clothing.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #IrvingPenn #FashionPhotography #FashionHistory #FashionPhotograper #20thcenturyphotography
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #IrvingPenn #FashionPhotography #FashionHistory #FashionPhotograper #20thcenturyphotography
The iconic Versace Medusa has a powerful origin story. Inspired by Versace's childhood explorations of ancient Greek ruins.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
@versace #FashionConservatory #GianniVersace #Medusa #FashionHistory #ItalianFashion #Mythology
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
@versace #FashionConservatory #GianniVersace #Medusa #FashionHistory #ItalianFashion #Mythology
December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The iconic Versace Medusa has a powerful origin story. Inspired by Versace's childhood explorations of ancient Greek ruins.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
@versace #FashionConservatory #GianniVersace #Medusa #FashionHistory #ItalianFashion #Mythology
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
@versace #FashionConservatory #GianniVersace #Medusa #FashionHistory #ItalianFashion #Mythology
Jeanloup Sieff was a photojournalist influenced by New Wave cinema.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JeanloupSieff #FashionPhotography #NewWaveCinema #VintageVogue #1960sStyle #CinematicPhotography #YvesSaintLaurent #FashionHistory
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JeanloupSieff #FashionPhotography #NewWaveCinema #VintageVogue #1960sStyle #CinematicPhotography #YvesSaintLaurent #FashionHistory
November 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Jeanloup Sieff was a photojournalist influenced by New Wave cinema.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JeanloupSieff #FashionPhotography #NewWaveCinema #VintageVogue #1960sStyle #CinematicPhotography #YvesSaintLaurent #FashionHistory
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JeanloupSieff #FashionPhotography #NewWaveCinema #VintageVogue #1960sStyle #CinematicPhotography #YvesSaintLaurent #FashionHistory
Jil Sander proved minimalism could be powerful. Before "quiet luxury" was a hashtag, she was creating timeless pieces.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JilSander #QueenofLess #MinimalistFashion #FashionHistory #VintageFashion #QuietLuxury
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JilSander #QueenofLess #MinimalistFashion #FashionHistory #VintageFashion #QuietLuxury
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Jil Sander proved minimalism could be powerful. Before "quiet luxury" was a hashtag, she was creating timeless pieces.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JilSander #QueenofLess #MinimalistFashion #FashionHistory #VintageFashion #QuietLuxury
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #JilSander #QueenofLess #MinimalistFashion #FashionHistory #VintageFashion #QuietLuxury
The baggy pants of the 90s didn't just appear out of thin air.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #OxfordBag #FashionHistory #VintageStyle #1920sFashion #1970sFashion #1990sFashion #NorthernSoul #SkateCulture #VintageFashion #90sSkate
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #OxfordBag #FashionHistory #VintageStyle #1920sFashion #1970sFashion #1990sFashion #NorthernSoul #SkateCulture #VintageFashion #90sSkate
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The baggy pants of the 90s didn't just appear out of thin air.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #OxfordBag #FashionHistory #VintageStyle #1920sFashion #1970sFashion #1990sFashion #NorthernSoul #SkateCulture #VintageFashion #90sSkate
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #OxfordBag #FashionHistory #VintageStyle #1920sFashion #1970sFashion #1990sFashion #NorthernSoul #SkateCulture #VintageFashion #90sSkate
Before Emilio Pucci was a name in fashion whose joyful and optimistic prints continue to dazzle, he was an aristocrat and a WW2 pilot.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
@emiliopucci #FashionConservatory #EmilioPucci #Pucci #VintageFashion #FashionHistory
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
@emiliopucci #FashionConservatory #EmilioPucci #Pucci #VintageFashion #FashionHistory
November 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Before Emilio Pucci was a name in fashion whose joyful and optimistic prints continue to dazzle, he was an aristocrat and a WW2 pilot.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
@emiliopucci #FashionConservatory #EmilioPucci #Pucci #VintageFashion #FashionHistory
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
@emiliopucci #FashionConservatory #EmilioPucci #Pucci #VintageFashion #FashionHistory
Silent film star Louise Brooks, was cast out of Hollywood for her independence.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #LouiseBrooks #LuluInHollywood #FilmHistory #StyleIcon #SilentFilm #OldHollywood #FlapperStyle #1920s #FashionIcon
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #LouiseBrooks #LuluInHollywood #FilmHistory #StyleIcon #SilentFilm #OldHollywood #FlapperStyle #1920s #FashionIcon
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Silent film star Louise Brooks, was cast out of Hollywood for her independence.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #LouiseBrooks #LuluInHollywood #FilmHistory #StyleIcon #SilentFilm #OldHollywood #FlapperStyle #1920s #FashionIcon
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
#FashionConservatory #LouiseBrooks #LuluInHollywood #FilmHistory #StyleIcon #SilentFilm #OldHollywood #FlapperStyle #1920s #FashionIcon