Kelly Doust introduces readers to her wonderful world of reviving and customising vintage pieces, while bringing a modern and unique twist to wearing vintage clothes – Dita Von Teese
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
Flower detail in vintage pink silk Japanese kimono
So said Keats, and by George he was right. Here’s a few close-up details of the items of clothing I found while fossicking in a flea market last weekend.
Vintage silk kimono in a dashing shade of purple
Flower detail on teal kimono's lining
Gold-threaded obi belt
The kimonos are breathtaking – it was hard to come away with only three, and an obi belt – plus I’m pinching myself at the luck of finding a handmade Liberty print skirt. I will pick it apart and reinvent it. As what, I’m not yet sure but at $8, it was well worth the investment.
How I love Liberty