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Come meet Chris of Alley Cats Vintage

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specialistauctions 2008-09-17 10:53:25 Publish:

Today's Specialist Auctions interview is with Chris of Alley Cats Vintage. Chris is based in Virginia.

I've noticed you have a lot of beautiful Fred Perlberg evening gowns. Why Fred Perlberg?

Chris: Fred Perlberg was a moderately priced design house starting in the early 1940's. I especially love his heavy satin gowns which were designed for bridesmaid’s gowns with the gauntlets and wide brim open crown hats. His gowns can be spotted s in many newsreels from the WWII era big band dances. The 1940s was a time when not much flesh was displayed and shoulders were more often covered than not. Later in the early 1950's Fred’s gowns became strapless and therefore sexy.

If you had to pick a favorite era what would your favorite vintage clothing era be?

Chris: 1940's to early 1950's.

Where did you learn all the knowledge you have about vintage clothing?

Chris: I’ve always loved "old" clothes, even as a child. I remember my Mother’s suits and coats from the 1950's (wish I still had them). I’ve been a fashion watcher all my life although not so much a fashion dresser.

When was the first time you bought a vintage treasure and what was it?

Chris: When I was 15 years old I bought a box of depression glassware at an estate sale. I took it home as a gift to my Mother. She said ‘why did you bring this old junk home?’ I realized at that time my mother was from a generation who always had to make due with the old and she loved new things because it meant better times.

If you could purchase any piece of vintage treasure what would it be?

Chris: Pairpoint, Bradley & Hubbard or Handel Reverse Painted Table Lamp.

What makes a vintage piece a treasure? Is it the name, the age, the condition or a combination of all three? Is it sometimes just that a person wants it because of a memory from childhood?

Chris: Childhood memories play a small part but does not increase value, may run the bid up somewhat. Condition is everything and rarity defines the value.
Here are a few of Chris' treasures:

Lovely Vintage 1950s Wine / Gold Ceil Chapman Sarong Evening Gown B38

Beautiful Vintage 1940s Black Wool w/ Large Lucite Clasp Evening Purse Handbag

Vintage 40s Designer Fred Perlberg Satin Gown

Vintage 1950s Chic Beige Linen Jeanne Tete Cartwheel Hat with Pink Florals

For more vintage treasures check out Chris' store at Alley Cats Vintage

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