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My interest in vintage began back in high school when I thought the Salvation
Army was just the coolest place to shop! More economical and most importantly unique. I carried my love of vintage into my college years where it took on a mild punk tone My personal passion is for the 40's. I have a weak spot for gabardine blazers with amazing crepe linings, those fantastic rayon dresses, and huge 40's retro brooches! I imagine that all my vintage items have had a fabulous past!
Army was just the coolest place to shop! More economical and most importantly unique. I carried my love of vintage into my college years where it took on a mild punk tone My personal passion is for the 40's. I have a weak spot for gabardine blazers with amazing crepe linings, those fantastic rayon dresses, and huge 40's retro brooches! I imagine that all my vintage items have had a fabulous past!
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Suse Sweaters
Suse Sweaters
From LIFE Magazine 1947
"Six years ago, Susan Dannenburg, who liked sweaters but did not have a sweater figure, knitted one for herself while waiting for a broken leg to mend. She decorated them with bleeding hearts, poodles, pink elephants and flowers with the idea of drawing attention to the sweater and not the shape of the wearer. The Scheme worked so well that she knitted some for her friends and even began selling a few. Some of her best customers were Hollywood women, Barbara Stanwyck, “Slim” Hawks, Esther Williams and Jennifer Jones. By Now, "Suse" Sweaters (pronounced “Suzy”) are sold all over the country. They are handmade by 20 knitters and 3 girls who do nothing but cut out zany appliques all day. Some are further decorated by splashy fake jewels and beads. The effect is extravagant and so is the price: $50 to $70 “
"Six years ago, Susan Dannenburg, who liked sweaters but did not have a sweater figure, knitted one for herself while waiting for a broken leg to mend. She decorated them with bleeding hearts, poodles, pink elephants and flowers with the idea of drawing attention to the sweater and not the shape of the wearer. The Scheme worked so well that she knitted some for her friends and even began selling a few. Some of her best customers were Hollywood women, Barbara Stanwyck, “Slim” Hawks, Esther Williams and Jennifer Jones. By Now, "Suse" Sweaters (pronounced “Suzy”) are sold all over the country. They are handmade by 20 knitters and 3 girls who do nothing but cut out zany appliques all day. Some are further decorated by splashy fake jewels and beads. The effect is extravagant and so is the price: $50 to $70 “