1930s Monogram Ad from Hecht's Department Store
About Monet
The Beginning
Michael and Joseph Chernow took a gamble in 1927 and used proceeds from their father’s shirtwaist company to start a company called Monocraft to capitalize on the then craze...
We are updating this post to announce the passing of Peggy Moffitt at age 86 April 10, 2024.
Rudy Gernreich: The Total LookRecently Madge reported on a wonderful fashion design show, The Little Black Dress, curated by André Leon Talley at the Savannah College of Art an...
The dog days of summer are here, and if you’re ready for a pick-me-up, there’s nothing better than swoon-worthy vintage summer handbags. From straw to canvas, these bags are a perfect blend of style and function, bringing a nostalgic charm. Our collection of summer handbags, clutches, totes, and pu...
Revisiting this post and adding some more photos.Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there.As many of you know, this blog and my vintage shop are dedicated to my maternal grandmother, Ora Madge Beals Meredith. But today I am giving a shout out to my wonderful dad – Jim Hill whom I lost in ...
Sometimes one tends to lose her identity in fashion. Following high fashion too closely, a person can forfeit beauty or style. The only way to buy clothes is to suit yourself . When I couldn't find a hat that suited my needs, I designed one. It was comfortable, stayed on my head in the wind...
Madge and Mr. Madge headed out this weekend on a beautiful spring morning to partake in the annual Gardens for Connoisseurs tour by the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Twelve private gardens were featured, all around the Atlanta area. Madge loves gardens but since she has the blackest of green thumbs sh...
