
I'm a big fan of Jessica over at myvintagevogue. If you've not visited her blog or website, do yourself a favor and scat over there now. Jessica has amassed a large inventory of vintage fashion images, advertisements and illustrations from Conde Nast, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar etc.
It's a visual fashion feast where you can spend hours getting sucked into the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s etc. I'm especially enamored with her swimwear page. So, sit back and learn a bit about the gal behind all those beautiful images. Meet Jessica!
Tell our readers a bit about yourself.
I’m not all that exciting I’m in my 30’s I’m a single mom living in
How, why and when did “myvintagevogue” begin?

You have a photo stream and a blog correct? What is the difference and purpose for both of these?
Do you sell vintage clothing too?
Although I have collected and worn vintage clothing and accessories I am not a vintage seller. I do have plans to clean out some of my collection and sell those.
How large is your library of vintage periodicals and do they cover magazines other than Vogue?

You must notice different trends that come back into fashion at different times, what are some of these?
It’s funny I was watching an interview with Anna Wintour in which she was saying that fashion is about always looking forward not back. I found this amusing as I look back at fashions past every day and see things redone and reused over and over again.
What do you think it takes to be a successful company like MVV?
Two words – Viral Marketing
What does the future hold in store for MVV?
MVV is a not for profit project. I would love to quit my day job and have it pay the bills but, until then, I’m happy that the website is being used to educate and inspire and I will continue to do it as long as there is interest in it.
Do you have favorite photographers from the past and who are they?

How about models, do you have any favorites?
Jean Patchett is my favorite model I have two pages devoted to her on the website. Of course Dovima, Suzy Parker & Evelyn Tripp are amazing as well.
How do you think the style of photography has changed over the decades?
So much has changed with the advent of digital. When you think of the amount of skill and technique needed in the 30’s, 40’s & 50’s to shoot photos, it really was an art form. Not that there aren’t amazing photographers today, but it seems like they will let almost any one shoot fashion and some just aren’t that amazing.
What other blogs do you read that you think would be of interest to the vintage community?
Besides yours - wow there are so many doing great work http://coutureallure.blogspot.com , http://milliemotts.blogspot.com & http://www.vintageshoppingguide.com
What do you feel is the biggest misconception about vintage fashion?
I hear a lot from people who believed that women from the past were larger. I’m here to tell you just because they say Marilyn Monroe was a size 12, that doesn’t equate to a size 12 of today, it's more like a 6. If you look at the top models of the 50’s Jean Patchett, Dovima & Suzy Parker these were very tiny women. Fashion designers have been making clothes for small women for a very long time.
Are there certain eras that you like to collect or display?
The collection is from 1920 – 1965 but I prefer the 40’s & 50’s.
Which designer(s) gives you inspiration?
My favorite modern designer is Alexander McQueen, as far as vintage designers I’m a big fan of Adrian, Adele Simpson & Jacques Fath, just to name a few.
What do you collect?
I started collecting antiques in grade school I guess you could say I was born in the wrong time. The last few years I’ve been collecting vintage photos and vintage buttons – yikes I am a dork, lol.
When you aren't working on MVV how do you spend your time?
When I’m not working on “the project” I have great friends and family and a wonderful man who I adore that I spend my time with.
Otherwise it’s all vintage all the time, some of my friends have suggested a 12 step program – Hello my name is Jessica and I can’t stop blogging vintage.
You can visit Jessica on any of her sites listed here.
http://myvintagevogue.tumblr.com
http://myvintagevogue.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/myvintagevogue
Thanks Jessica, keep up the great work!
7 comments:
Wow, I'm honored that Jessica reads my blog every day! Her project is wonderful and I enjoy looking at her blogs too.
I adore Jessica's flickr! Beautiful things always await!
I am so grateful to Jessica for putting all this time and energy into something she loves! I look at her site almost every day to see what she has posted and am never disappointed. What a nice interview, glad to know more about her personally!
Her website brings me joy. Great for those difficult day.s
Thanks for the gab interview!
Louise.
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Sorry for the bad spelling. Bed time in Australia.
I love Myvintagevogue! Keep up the good work Jessica!
Jessica is a true inspiration! I want to visit her library and get lost for days on end.
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