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The new dress collection! A homage to the 1930s

October 14, 2011 Irma Romero13 Comments

I proudly present my new dress collection, a just homage to the beautiful 1930s. All now available here

 Claudette

claudette


Myrna

Myrna

Jemima

Jemima

Cora

Cora

Vera

Vera

Elise

Elise

Sneak peeks from forthcoming dress collection!

October 5, 2011 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

And let me introduce you to this early 1930s navy wool crepe beauty, with twist detail at front, leg o’ mutton sleeves and vintage buttons along the collar. This is part of my forthcoming dress collection.

Claudette
Claudette
Claudette
Claudette

Vintage fabric galore!

July 27, 2011July 27, 2011 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Received these two original 1930s cotton beauties in the post today that are screaming to be made into lovely day dresses!

1930s original cotton geometric flower pattern1930s original cotton check pattern

Here comes the mid- 20th Century belle

June 9, 2011 Irma Romero7 Comments

This lovely summer dress was made of original vintage 1950s  printed cotton with a Parisian city scene. With mother of pearl buttons.

Here comes the mid- 20th Century belle
Here comes the mid- 20th Century belle

Say hello to the mid-20s tie-dress

May 15, 2011 Irma Romero2 Comments

This little number in chocolate brown crepe is part of my homage to the 1920s casual day wear.

A 1930s darling is born

May 6, 2011 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This little sweetie was made of original late 1920s-early 30s cotton, details including scalloped edges on front and pockets. All original trimmings,  blue early plastic buttons and mother of pearl buckle. Fabric sourced by the fantastic Ian Drummond Vintage in Toronto, Canada.

New blouse collection launched

April 6, 2011April 14, 2011 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

My  latest collaboration with The Vintage Guide to London has been launched. The London office gal 1930s-1960s.

More info here.

As featured in Time Out London and bitchbuzz.com

Eleonor blouseAnnie blouseClaire blouseRebecca blouse

Something I made over the weekend

March 15, 2011 Irma Romero1 Comment

Sometimes it’s nice to treat yourself between projects and here is the direct result. My pleated ode to the late 20s.

 

 

20s skirt

A little sneak peek from a forthcoming collection

March 6, 2011 Irma Romero2 Comments

I’m working on a blouse collection based on the London girl at the office from the 1930s to the 1960s. And here I present a little taster- the 30s blouse.

More details coming soon…

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