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Welcome to Past Perfect Vintage Clothing

Welcome to Past Perfect Vintage. Since 1992, Past Perfect has offered selected Antique and Vintage Fashion to the public. The Past Perfect collection varies, but always features individually chosen fashions and accessories in day and evening wear. While select, the range is broad, from rare 18th century garments and Victorian gowns to modern designers. Past Perfect Vintage has shown examples from such designers as Halston, Norell, Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, James Galanos, Adrian, Adele Simpson, Bill Blass, Travilla, Howard Greer, Pauline Trigere, Balmain, Mainbocher and Christian Dior. A belief in the timeless appeal of fine design is the driving impulse behind Past Perfect Vintage Clothing.

Articles

Louisville Department Stores: a Short History
From Film to Fashion: Howard Greer, Adrian , Irene and Helen Rose
How to Buy Vintage Clothing Hollis Jenkins-Evans and Maggie Wilds


Interviews
The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping: Insider Tips, Helpful Hints, Hip Shops by Melody Fortier
Vintage Bulletin
Blog Catalog
Vintage Griffin
She's A Betty


Memberships and Publications

  

 
  
As Seen In: The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping
 Vintage Jewellery
The 1940s Style Guide: A Complete Illustrated Guide to 1940s Fashion for Women
The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online

Exhibits & Shows
Vintage Fashion Show Benefit for The Association of the Louisville Orchestra
Distinctive Dressing: Period Clothing from the Louisville Science Center and the Conrad Caldwell House Museum: Guest Curator
Hats off to the Derby Vintage Fashions provided for Bacon's and the Ky Derby Museum, Special Guest: Frank Olive
Flapper Fashions of the 1920s a display for Actors Theatre of Louisville and Actors Associates
Fashions 1880 - 1910a display for The Brennan Historic Home, Louisville, KY
The Art Deco Vintage Clothing Show, Indianapolis, IN
The Midwest Vintage Clothing, Jewelry & Textile Show, Elgin, IL
Williamsburg Vintage Fashion and Jewelry Show, Williamsburg, VA
Ann Arbor Antiques Market, Ann Arbor, MI
The Stratford Vintage Clothing, Jewelry & Textiles Show, Stratford, CT


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