Fabulous Flappers and Luscious Lamé

The opulence of silk lamé perfectly embodies the decadence of the 1920s. At 21st Century Vamp we have a unique and breathtaking selection of lamé pieces in gold, silver, florals and prints.

    

1920s Silver Lamé Orchid Print Flapper Dress

There is a timeless allure to these metallic flapper dresses. They sparkle and catch the light beautifully with their real metal threads. 

1920s Egyptian Revival Flapper Dress in Gold Lamé

The quality of the textiles and the attention to detail in their creation are unsurpassed and only equalled by high end couture houses today. Unique luxury.

1920s Flapper Dress in Butterfly Print Gold Lamé

One of the more unusual pieces is this rare 1930s, labelled Harvey Nichols gown. Made from an exceptional printed and woven chiffon lamé, with gold lamé lace cuffs, and wired stand-up collar. Other design details to note are the ruched and gathered hips and the numerous covered buttons. It would make a gorgeous vintage wedding dress.

1930s Harvey Nichols Lamé Gown

To see these and more beautiful, original vintage dresses, 

coats and accessories visit our Etsy shop. 

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Rare Vintage. Marcelle Alix.

Once in a while you find what can only be described as a dream dress. Labelled Marcelle Alix gowns are a true rarity. Marcelle Alix Couture traces its roots back to Germaine Émilie Krebs, otherwise known as Madame Grès, renowned for her fabulous draped and pleated grecian gowns.

                   

RARE Marcelle Alix Couture, labelled gown. Circa 1940s

This gown is a true reflection of the design style of Grès. Marcelle Alix produced collections that were influenced by that magical touch, with the use of yards of jersey fabric, intricately pleated and draped. This gown has numerous hooks and eyes, and press studs to secure and wrap the gown about the wearer. 

Marcelle Alix Gown : yards of draping.

Marcelle Alix ; more of that hallmark pleating

For more examples why not visit our Pinterest board about Marcelle Alix and related designs. There are more links to the few Marcelle Alix designs that have come up for auction, and also to the Marcelle Alix gown in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Marcelle Alix : Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Welcome to 21st Century Vamp!

New name. The same high quality. 21st Century Vamp more accurately describes our brand. Our love of early 20th century fashion is reflected in the Vintage clothing we carefully select and the Vintage inspired handmade pieces we design. We love Jazz Age fashion so expect to find beautiful 1920s dresses, Art Deco purses, Flapper headpieces and more. And of course not forgetting fabulous Assuit Tulle bi Telli. We aim to bring you the glamour and style of a past age in stunning garments and accessories that have a timeless beauty and luxury so you can indulge your inner Vamp!

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Vaudeville Gypsy Vintage Fashion Sale

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15% off some of the most beautiful, authentic 1920s, Jazz Age, Art Deco 

vintage clothing and accessories.

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1920s Flapper Dress ~ the quintessential style

With 1920s fashion one immediately thinks of the Flapper, The Great Gatsby, Louise Brooks, Zelda Fitzgerald and the Bright Young Things. They defined an era. It was an era of youth and opulence. Wild parties, short skirts, bobbed hair, and dancing. Lots of dancing.

One of our luxurious flapper dresses particularly sums up the era. Sparkling sequins, the finest workmanship, and swirling movement in the patterns and design of the dress. Beautiful bias cut, arched panels provide full swish and flow in the skirt, for dancing away the night. 

Original 1920s Sequin Dress from Vaudeville Gypsy, with iridescent and metallic sequins and silver lined beads

Original 1920s Sequin Dress from Vaudeville Gypsy ~ Detail of the scalloped skirt

Original 1920s Sequin Dress from Vaudeville Gypsy

Detail of the swirling, scroll patterns

More detail of the swirling scroll patterns

Detail of the dipped and scalloped skirt hem

Detail of the geometric Art Deco sequin block patterns

Detail showing the interplay of the scrolling and geometric Art Deco patterns

Light bounces off the sequins with every move

For full details of this dress and the rest of our exceptional collection of original 1920s dresses please visit:

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1920s Beaded Evening Dress with Trompe L'oeil floral beadwork.

A collectors dream

The exquisite trompe l'oeil beadwork of flowers, leaves and vines, is truly breathtaking, with the flowers highlighted in beads and pearls. Quite an oriental look to the floral patterns. The body of the dress is decorated in alternating, tight rows of sequins and beads to add subtle sparkle with every movement. The plunging, illusion neckline bordered in multi coloured beaded bands, creates dramatic focus. This is wearable art at its finest.

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1920s Beaded Evening Dress

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Something Blue : Edwardian Lace Dress

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Vaudeville Gypsy: Vintage Glamour and Style for 21st Century Vamps

Vintage Glamour and Style for 21st Century Vamps has always been the byline for Vaudeville Gypsy, right from the start. The costume pieces I make contain elements of Vintage Fashion whether it is a design detail or antique embellishment.

This year we really have had a revamp. I have opened up my personal collection of antique clothing and accessories, making a select group of pieces available to purchase. My absolute love is 1920s fashion. My Assuit collection is made up exclusively of antique pieces, but that's a post for another day... I always try to make at least on piece of Assuit available when I can. Included at the moment is a darling 1920s Assuit dress in silvery gold on black brown net. It has such lovely detailing on the hem, which is made of pyramid shapes reflecting the design in the body of the Assuit, dropped waist style with a hip sash.

1920s flapper dress in Assuit

Currently we have some truly unique and beautiful vintage 1920s dresses in the Etsy shop. Several are heavily beaded and embellished beauties. All are in super condition in a variety of sizes. Below is a photo showing a selection of current, past and future items for Etsy.

One of my favourites is this rare 1920s gown with beadwork reflecting the craze for Orientalism as popularised by Paul Poiret. It is heavily beaded in an array of sparkling hues in exoticised patterns. The colours are stunning. This dress is a particularly rare example of a larger size in silk which has survived the ravages of time in excellent condition. The styling is a simple column which allows the exquisite beadwork design to sparkle in all its glory. Original 1920s pieces of this quality make a great investment and represent true value for money.

Rare 1920s Vintage Dress in Silk

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Bloomers To That. It's Just Capri Pants

Back in April this year I originally shared on Facebook(see photo below) my mock up of a capri pant design I wanted to produce. There's a lot of these knocking about so I wanted to be a little different, to put my own stamp on them, so to speak. I knew from experience I wanted them to be a slim fit and below the knee to give the most flattering look to the shape of the leg. They needed to be ruffled. Well, I have a small ruffle addiction which I tend to need to nurture here and there ;-) And lace. Lace had to be featured. I just so happen to have a small stock of a gorgeous antique style lace which is the perfect shade of champagne to give a lovely vintage feel to anything. This led to a double ruffle. Now when I say ruffle, this is actually a circular flounce cut from one whole piece of fabric, without seams. This type of flounce reduces the bulk at the top of the 'ruffle' but is full around the bottom with lots of movement. This combined with graduating the flounce from front to back and short to long, goes a long way to emphasising a shapely leg.

So here is the original mock up from April, cute but not quite there

More tweaking of flounces required! So I made them bigger. Eats up the fabric this way, but I think you'll agree, the end result is worth it. I've listed them on Etsy as a made to order item in a choice of fabrics, sizes and with the option to have a standard waistband or a low rise waistband.

Steampunk Swashbuckler Capri Bloomers on Etsy

Old Style Glamour for Belly Dance

How about some old style glamour? 

Mermaid skirts available now at Vaudeville Gypsy on Etsy

Velvet & Lace Mermaid Skirt with train

Reversible Mermaid Skirt with train

Reversible Mermaid Skirt with train

Ruffled Mermaid Skirt

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Golden Jubillee Sale at Vaudeville Gypsy

Over the Bank Holiday for HM Golden Jubilee I shall be running a sale over at Vaudeville Gypsy on Etsy. My shop has a range of Tribal Fusion and Steampunk inspired costume and accessories. Many if not most of my pieces are OOAK, unique and made using a combination of Vintage and Antique treasures for the Belly Dance community and beyond. They are all handmade by me using good quality materials and with care and attention to detail.

Some pieces have rare pieces of Antique french jet or beautiful bullion braid, dating from the Victorian period. I love the 1920s and have produced flapper headdresses from these treasures.

1920s Flapper style headdress with beautiful Antique French Jet and Bullion Braid

Orchid & Poppy 20s Flapper headdress with Vintage treasures in Gold, Black and Pink

Also included in the sale will be several Gypsy Twist skirts, my asymmetrical take on the hip accent, overskirt or hip wrap. These can be worn in several different ways, worn down, tied up one or both sides, or even as a poncho style shoulder wrap. Great for covering tums and bums!

Gypsy Twist Tribal Fusion Skirt Hip Wrap for Belly Dance in Gold Black Lurex

Not forgetting my Ruffle N Bustle skirts. These are great fun. They too can be worn in several ways because of the incorporated channels. All up they make a great bustle skirt.

OOAK Ruffle N Bustle Tribal Bellydance Skirt in Lace

The Jubilee Sale starts on Friday 1st June and runs until close of play Monday 4th June. 

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