Behind The Scenes At The Xtabay Holiday Fashion Show 2014 Part 1

The holiday fashion show was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who made it so magical! 

 I am blessed to be friends with the mega-talented photographer  Holly Andres who not only strutted her stuff on the runway but also took these incredible photographs backstage before the show. Thank you Holly! 

More pictures coming this week of the actual show!

Xtabay Holiday Fashion Show!

We are so excited to announce that we will be having a holiday fashion show this year! 

Tickets go on sale this 10am this Friday at Xtabay and are $12 with proceeds going to benefit The Cascade Aids Project. 

We will be hosting two fashion shows Saturday December 6th in our luxurious vintage bridal salon.  One at 7pm and one at 8pm. Tickets tend to sell out really fast so get there early to get a seat! Everyone will be entered in our raffle with the chance to win some pretty fabulous prizes. 

In addition to selling tickets this Friday Xtabay will be having a 25% off BLACK FRIDAY sale! Save 25% off vintage clothing, shoes and accessories this Friday and Saturday. We are super excited to be part of the event Little Boxes. Little Boxes is a city wide event helping promote local businesses on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! What a great idea! 

We hope to see you this Friday! 

Group portrait from our 2012 holiday fashion show taken by Holly Andres.

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. 

New Arrivals…

Vintage 1960's Bianchi wedding gown with rose garden motif. Available exclusively in the bridal salon. 

Early 1960's falling leaves golden brocade party dress. Available to purchase here in our Etsy shop. 

Gorgeous 1930's liquid satin bias cut evening gown, available here in our Etsy shop.

1950's Ceil Chapman lilac silk cocktail dress, available here in our Etsy shop.

Amazing 1970's Bob Mackie evening gown, available to purchase here in our Etsy shop. 

Gorgeous early 60's beaded knit cocktail dress, available to purchase here in our Etsy shop.

Stunning 1930's point d'sprit wedding gown, available in the bridal salon. 

In addition to these stunning dresses, we also have a ton of fabulous coats coming in this week! We look forward to seeing you!