Treasure Trove No. 4
Glam garb, quintessential summer preppy, and novelty tees.
Hey babes! In this edition of Treasure Trove we’re ticking so many of my holy grail sourcing boxes — we’ve got natural fibers, we’ve got cross decade references, we’ve got impeccable tailoring, and a few outrageous selects to boot!
This week I have been obsessing over Too Much (Megan Stalter is everything!!!) and the tomatoes in my garden have started to ripen.
PS. If you’re local, come by Atomic’s outdoor market Saturday from 11-4. Jake and I will be set up outside with a little rack and fresh selects in our booth.
PPS. Im case you missed it, I shared a little personal lore earlier this week.
I hope you’re all fully immersed in summer delights,
Kari <3
Treasure Trove is a weekly newsletter featuring freshly unearthed vintage offered through the Passage Keeper shop. Items previewed are available online and in person at my booth.
☆ 1960s Mod Wool Trench Coat - S/M - $120
This coat is from the label Glen of Michigan, which was formed in the early fifties by architect Bill Atkinson. His foray into the world of fashion was by happenstance. After sewing a square dancing dress for his wife with eight bandanas, the design was so popular he began selling them. Later he grew the label to become a hugely successful sportswear line.
☆ 1980s Does 1920s Silk Gauze Shift Dress with Slip - S/M - $175
Delicate sheer elegance, and comes with a matching silk slip!
☆ 1980s Moire Puff Sleeve Dress - 26 in waist - $60
Moire — one of my favorite fabrics.
☆ 1980s Does 1940s Bamboo Print Bias Cut Dress - Medium - $160
Certainly one of the sexiest dresses I’ve ever had in the shop, just peep the back!
☆ 2000s Victoria’s Secret Silk Gauze Top - Medium - $70
Sweet as candy and just looks like it was plucked right out of Carrie Bradshaw’s closet.
☆ 1990s Does 1930s Silk/Cashmere Cardigan - S/M - $70
Thirties style perfection in a silk/cashmere blend with metal pearl buttons.
☆ 1940s Plaid Cotton Day Dress with Bow - 38 in waist - $98
Piqué. Cotton. Bow.
☆ 1980s Deadstock Lord & Taylor Cotton Swim Shorts - Medium - $60
One of the oldest department stores in America, Lord & Taylor began as a dry goods store in 1826.
☆ 1970s Ralph Lauren Lilac Linen Blazer - Medium - $80
A very early example of Ralph Lauren’s designs with a cheeky tag hidden in a seam that reads “ Guaranteed to wrinkle”.
☆ 1970s Cafe Pacifico Tee - Large - $60
In the 1970s, Cafe Pacifico, opened in Europe. The beloved Mexican eatery was visited by stars like Debbie Harry and Tina Turner, and Queen was awarded a platinum record within it’s walls.
☆ 1980s Banana Republic Cotton Jacket - Large - $75
Alex wrote a wonderful piece about the dark history of the brand.
☆ 1950s Mint Cotton Shorts - 26 in waist - $50
These with an ice cream cone….
☆ 1960s Navy Faux Fur Coat - S/M - $65
Love this groovy spin on a traditional Navy peacoat.
☆ 1970s Glam Rock Gold Jacket & Pants Set - 28 in waist - $165
It’s soooo Bolan.
☆ 1970s Green Striped Nylon Trucker Jacker - XL - $80
A delight of the 1970s was the unexpected use of nylon. What would have been a jacket traditionally made from denim or cotton twill now has a futuristic spin.
☆ 1970s Gas-X Novelty Tee - XL - $60
This is without a doubt the dumbest tee shirt I have ever found but it’s so good it hurts.
☆ 1980s Batman Logo Tee - Large - $50
I was in a thrift store the other day, and Thunder Road came on. As my eyes welled up I was inspired to slip my headphones on and listen to the entirety of Born to Run during my trip. Transcendent!
Previously on Treasure Trove…
I’m a sucker for faux fur coats, so I’m swooning over the navy one. 💕 What a bonanza of gorgeous vintage, Kari!