Vintage Inspiration : Photographer Mark Shaw

Where have these images been all my life? 

While mindlessly searching the internet for an image to use for an upcoming event flyer I stumbled upon the work of photographer Mark Shaw.  Shaw was a popular fashion photographer in the 50's and 60's and worked a lot with Christian Dior in Paris. Shaw is primarily famous for his portraits of the Kennedy's and Audrey Hepburn. I am most fond of these images from the late early 1960's.  The lush, almost claustrophobic interiors and the impossibly well dressed women are intoxicating to me. This is my favorite era of fashion. So refined and luxurious.  These images have proven so inspiring to me that I think I might just have to pull together a holiday fashion show this year. I'll keep you posted. 

Great Date Dresses

Great dresses to wear this Valentine's Day...

1950's golden ombre dress with metallic gold rings, waist 24". Available to purchase in our Etsy shop here.

1950's polka dot cotton flirt dress, waist 25". Available in our Etsy shop here.

Early 1960's polka dot tulle cocktail dress with sweetheart neckline, sold.

1950's sexy gingham dress with lace up bodice, waist 24", available to purchase in our Etsy shop here.

1950's gingham cutie, waist 25". Available to purchase in our Etsy shop here.

Sexy 1960's style cocktail dress with low back, size large. Available for purchase in our Etsy shop here.

Beautiful secret garden chiffon dress by Jr. theme. Waist 27". Available to purchase here.

1950s Emma Domb sweetheart dress, waist 28'. Available to purchase here.

Looking for something sweet to wear this Valentine's Day? This is just a tiny sampling of what you'll find when you visit Xtabay this week. We look forward to helping you find just the right thing.