Tunics, Tantalizing Reds & Zadie Smith's Dresses

We stopped counting the number of times we spotted the word "vintage" in the August issue of Vogue magazine, but we don't want you to miss the high points.... For starters, check out View editor Sally Singer's report on "a new shape" (page 142). Singer loves YSL's charcoal gray tunic and pants for fall, and celebrates the tunic's fashion past, from Balenciaga to Diana Vreeland.</p>

Also not to be missed is Christy Turlington (page 208) wearing every shade of red in velvet, satin, even Mabelline's New York Express Finish nail polish in Racing Rubies (great color, great name). And, yes, there's a sequined tunic, too.

Vogue saved the best for last, with a short but rich profile of British writer Zadie Smith, in words and photos (page 246). She posed in her dressing room, looking feminine and sassy in what looks to be Forties-era vintage, her pug and a pink phone nearby.

Of course, Alison will be hunting for tunics, not to mention all things red, for Hooti's fall collection; stay tuned for opening-day details....and we'll be keeping a close eye on eBay, too.

Comments

[Christine]

Dear Alison,

I've just finished reading Alligators, and am just GUTTED that I live in New Zealand and can't shop at Hooti! It's made even worse by the fact that I was in New York last year and could have visited, but didn't read the book until it was too late. However, your tales have inspired me to visit secondhand and vintage shops around Auckland, and I've had the most fantastic time - there are amazing treasures to be found. Today I'm proudly wearing my first ever vintage purchase, and have had wonderful compliments all day. (Best of all, the dress cost $12!) Thanks for a wonderful book and for inspiring me to look at fashion in a new way. All the best, Christine

[JRPGirl]

I just finished it too. I live in Canada but visit NYC often, and I'll definitely drop in next time I'm down there. Great book, great stories, love your 'Vintage Glories' photos too!

[Aletha McCullough]

Hi, I just finished reading your memoir,
Alligators, Old Mink and New Money. I know you hear this every day, but I absolutely love it! I am an avid vintage fan. Which is a bit difficult since I live on the Big island in Hawaii.However, I have had a few great discoveries, including an authentic Chanel handbag, which I got for $5. It was in excellent condition. Allison you have inspired me to do more with vintage. I am going to try and sell vintage clothes at the Saturday Farmer's market in Hawi. I hope I can encourage people to appreciate the beauty, economy and practicalty of going vintage.

[Jeff Rosenberg]

Congratulations on your much deserved success!