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Wartime girls- the early 1940s dress collection

September 20, 2017 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This is my very first homage to the early 1940s and the wartime girls. These beauties are all made from original 1940s fabrics.

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Lettie

Lettie-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection

Mildred

Mildred-Wartime girls- early 1940s dress collection

Mildred- Wartime girls-early1940s dress collection

Ava

Ava-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection

Dorothy

Dorothy-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection

Photography by Claire Pursglove

My homage to early 1930s beachwear

June 12, 2017 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here I proudly present my beautiful new collection which takes you back to the days when beachwear was king with wide palazzo pants, jumpsuits and playsuits.

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Lillian

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Hester

Ethel

Viola

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Dessie

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Here come the beautiful brides

August 16, 2016 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lovely late 1940s inspired wedding dress in vintage cream silk satin features the very typical golden sequin leaf motif appliques across the bodice. It has two slits along the side seams and zipper closure at the side. The fake fox fur stole adds yet another glimpse of glamour to this stylish outfit.

Lila revamped

July 22, 2016 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here the lovely Lila dress from my early 1930s bow dress collection gets a revamp in navy blue seersucker cotton. The vertical and horizontal panelling with it’s double triangles give the dress the familiar deco touch. It also has Bakelite buttons and belt buckle. Snap fastening at the side.

Checks we like-an early 1930s delight

July 4, 2016 Irma Romero2 Comments

Sometimes it’s time to treat oneself and here’s something I made for myself over the weekend. This lovely early 1930s inspired blouse in sky blue and dark purple check cotton with yokes forming butterfly sleeves and fastened with original bakelite buttons both front and back has also a great little fan effect down the front by the yoke corners. The belt also features an original bakelite buckle. Perfect for a summer day out!

A mid-1930s delight

June 2, 2016 Irma Romero2 Comments

This lovely mid-1930s inspired beauty in chocolate brown silk/wool crepe blend with raglan balloon sleeves and slashed neckline include a silk rust orange cravat type detail very typical of the era, with bakelite button side fastening and also a beautiful deco belt buckle.