Today's post is some fashion eye candy from an article about dinner hats from Life Magazine, November 1948. There are some marvelous 1940s hat styles starting with this fabulous cover shot.
This off-the-shoulder number is by Christian Dior and is appropriately named "Abandon". &n...
Madge Named Top Vintage BlogA surprise was awaiting Madge in her Facebook notifications a few days ago and what a pleasant surprise it was. Madge was named to the 80 Best Vintage Blogs and Websites list by Feedspot. Sites were judged on Google reputation and search ranking; influence and popularity...
Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations
Madge and her husband, Mr. Madge, spent a delightful weekend in New York City. Mr. was not arriving until the late the first evening. So upon arrival, Madge rushed to her favorite midtown hotel, unpacked, donned her favorite vintage brooch, an...
After our whirlwind tour of 1stdibs and some fortification by panini, we journeyed to Madge’s most anticipated diversion The Hat Shop owned by Linda Pagan. This wonderful little shop on Thomas Street has an international reputation, attracting hat aficionados to Soho since 1995...
Livin’ La Vita Vintage – Chicago Style
The Weather Channel reported It was 8° in Chicago with record amounts of ice on Lake Michigan. Of course that meant it was an excellent time to visit.
It had been over a year since Madge's 24-hour Chicago whirlwind for National Hat Day last winter. Now...
A Chicago Mad Hatter
Since starting her vintage business, Madge has made some amazing connections. The one closest to her heart is all her wonderful new friends in the world-wide hat-loving community. A big part of that community is the Mad Hatter Society on Facebook, a very passionate group of m...