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Alligators, Old Mink & New Money

One Woman's Adventures in Vintage Clothing

Alison Houtte Melissa Houtte

A fascinating, highly entertaining story of one woman's adventures in vintage clothing

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ALLIGATORS, OLD MINK & NEW MONEY is a celebration of the clothes that capture our memories and imaginations. Narrated by a former fashion model who now runs a Brooklyn vintage clothes and accessories store, this is not only the story of one woman's life in fashion, but a wonderfully entertaining guide for anyone seeking out vintage finds to add to their wardrobe.

Marrying two of our most popular pastimes - shopping and reading - Alison Houtte examines everything from pre-War ball gowns to Seventies glitz, from designer labels to fun accessories. Whether talking about her grandmother's navy blue slip or a creamy white forties alligator purse, Houtte knows that every article of vintage clothing has a story behind it.

 

'On a fluffier note, ALLIGATORS, OLD MINK & NEW MONEY is a guide to vintage fashion, with stories of what a girl will do for a fashion bargain'

ELLE

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Alligators, Old Mink & New Money-One Woman's Adventures in Vintage Clothing

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£6.99
Paperback
272 pages
198 x 129 mm
ISBN-10: 0752879510
ISBN-13: 9780752879512
Publication: January 2007
'alligators, old mink & new money' is also available in hardback format
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