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Vintage Sidroy lingerie and Vanessa Feltz.
The story of 1960's fashion vintage Sidroy lingerie - guest starring Vanessa Feltz.
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Nylon slips in lockdown dreams.
As we in the United Kingdom mark a full year of strict lockdown measures it is only natural that we dream of more carefree and happier times, perhaps in warmer climes. When I travel to lovely far-off...
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Boxed in. The untold perils of being an undie seller.
I have been selling vintage lingerie for 11 or 12 years now, either face-to-face at vintage fairs or online, and I've loved every minute of it. No regrets at all. For most of that time though,...
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Créations Gam of Paris - frivolously French lingerie.
1960s fashion vintage trade promotional material highlighting the beautiful products of Créations Gam, a wholesale manufacturer of typically French lingerie. As past French makers of vintage lingerie...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Layering Petticoats, 1950s style.
How to layer your petticoats under dresses for maximum volume and frothiness.
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Come vintage lingerie shopping with me - back in time.
Lingerie stores of the 1940s, 1950s and 60s were a celebration of the feminine.
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1940's fashion. CC41 civilian clothing controlled.
1940's CC41 utility mark slip and knicker set.
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UK Vintage fairs 2021. Is there hope?
My love-hate relationship with vintage fairs and other associated musings.
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What is Lastex fabric?
Lastex is a stretchy elastic yarn that can be made to give either a one-way or two-way stretch that is made from a single latex (rubber) core overwound with silk, rayon or nylon threads.
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On the record: Captivating vintage nightgowns and negligees.
Saucy and stimulating - vinyl glamour girls in the groove.
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It's Totally Beyond Her Control. And mine.
Emma Benitez interviews the inimitable and truly lovely Dominique de Merteuil, vintage fashion and travel writer and the girl behind itsbeyondmycontrol.com.
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7 little-known things to look for when buying a vintage slip.
How to avoid the 7 most common mistakes when buying a vintage slip. Insider secrets explained in this helpful guide with photo illustrations.
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Objects of Desire: 1940s all-in-one sheath girdles.
Let's talk 1940 girdles. The notoriously unforgiving 1940's sheath dress required perfectly designed foundation underwear to match - the essential all-in-one sheath girdle - a girdle with suspenders....
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Nylon: The Story of a Fashion Revolution.
Revealed and reviewed, this best selling book by Susannah Handley lifts the lid on the story of Nylon - the insider story.
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Heavenly vintage silk lingerie by Fischer.
US lingerie manufacturer Fischer & Company, Inc. first started using the brand name 'Heavenly' way back in 1941, but didn't officially register it as a trademark until 1945.
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CC41 utility stockings by Plaza Hosiery Ltd
Recently I was fortunate enough to obtain a box of 6 pairs of CC41 utility mark 1940's fashion stockings in perfect unworn condition made by Plaza Hosiery Ltd, complete with all accompanying labels and...
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How to leave Etsy and start your own vintage fashion website.
Are you ready to quit Etsy and start your own independent vintage fashion selling website? Here are some helpful tips and advice for anyone wanting to close their Etsy shops and still sell online...
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Faerie vintage lingerie style and label dating resource.
The beautiful 1940's and 1950's slips and nightgowns of
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Wolsey Vanity Fair - a rocky transatlantic lingerie tale.
The 1960's dalliance between staid, traditional Wolsey and 'winner takes all' Vanity Fair lasted barely ten years. What went wrong? A creative match, or a clash of cultures?
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1950s Vanity Fair vintage lingerie label dating guide.
How to date your Vanity Fair vintage lingerie labels. Your essential step-by-step Vanity Fair label dating resource.
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Look away - don't show your face. 1950's Vanity Fair advertising.
The photography of Mark Shaw and Richard Avedon in vintage Vanity Fair lingerie advertising of the 1950's.
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12 sexy Gothic slip dresses for goth damn amazing Goth girls.
Learn to love the darkness. Here are just 12 of Nylon Nostalgia's Goth slips - authentic alternative vintage gothic fashion for gothic girls.
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Bullet Bras. Comically conical? What was the point?
Nylon Nostalgia's 1940s style bullet bras. Real vintage, not 'vintage inspired'!
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1950s fashion petticoats - flouncy memories recalled.
The truth about wearing vintage petticoats is maybe not what you think. Here, just for the fun of it, are some comments made by women who actually remember wearing those fabulously frilly, flouncy...
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Do women still wear slips? Are slips still worn?
Do ladies wear slips anymore? Are slips really old fashioned? Yes, some women do still wear slips, although numbers are far less than back in the 1950's and 60s. Modern women know how to wear a slip...
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1950s true vintage frilly tennis knickers by Perfit.
Back in 1949 the British fashion designer Teddy Tinling and American tennis player Gussie Moran caused a sensation at Wimbledon that year when Gussie stepped on to court wearing frilly tennis knickers....
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New product launch - vintage style nylon tennis knickers.
By popular demand, Nylon Nostalgia announces the launch of our deliciously feminine range of vintage inspired sheer white nylon tennis-style frilly knickers, based on a genuine 1950's design that are...
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Vintage Perlon slips from Nylon Nostalgia
Fine vintage lingerie from the 1940s to the 1980's, let's celebrate the enduring beauty of vintage Perlon slips.
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Get lucky on your Gem hunt!
Liisa Jokinen of Gem App chats with Nylon Nostalgia's Emma Benitez about vintage life and discovering hidden Gems...
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Slip into Sustainability: Lewis Farm Designs
Discover the beautiful one-of-a-kind nature inspired eco printed lingerie by Julie Hankins of Lewis Farm Designs.
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Time to rediscover Camiknickers
Popular in the 80s and 90s, it is time to rediscover the delights of vintage camiknickers.
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Who made that vintage fabric? How to identify vintage textiles.
Have you ever wondered where a particular vintage fabric was made and who made it? If so, here is a list that may help you find more information about your vintage textiles. This list is a compilation...
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Exidermis - upcycled vintage slips that get under your skin!
Nylon Nostalgia is proud to be a bulk supplier of vintage slips to Ester Freider of Exidermis, sorceress of nylon alchemie...
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My new design Frilly Rhumba or Tennis Knickers now in stock!
Just in time for Wimbledon, my ever popular frilly nylon tennis knickers have been re-designed and are better than ever! Based on an authentic 1950's design, these pretty panties are already proving a...
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Podcast: How to wear stockings and suspenders - Episodes 1-3.
Stockings have a number of advantages that make them worthwhile to wear. Firstly, they give off a more glamorous and alluring look than regular tights or pantyhose. Secondly, stockings have a much...
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Meet 'Angelina', our new frilly panties in shiny white satin.
Discover the latest addition to Nylon Nostalgia's own pretty range of frilled retro style satin knickers and panties.
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My 12 most inspirational slinky black satin slip dresses
The sublimely sexy satin slip dress is here. Here is why you should go back to black with a gorgeously glossy satin slip dress inspired by the bombshell pinup look of the vintage era.
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5 Reasons Why Vintage Nylon Slips Are Making a Comeback
From their silky texture to their timeless appeal, vintage slips are back in fashion. Find out why fashionistas everywhere are embracing this retro trend.
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Nylon Nostalgia Imagery Review - Summer 2023
Running a website like Nylon Nostalgia will always create a need for an ever changing stream of imagery, both for the website itself as well as social media. A lot of work goes into each item and their...
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Nylon Nostalgia Instagram feed lingerie picture review
Getting the message over. It's a purely visual thing. It could be a cheery 'good morning' to hopefully brighten someone's day, or just a pretty picture for a pretty picture's sake, Nylon Nostalgia's...
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Knicker News (...and it's all good!)
My range of pretty frilly retro style knickers continues to grow and here is a good example of how customer requests lead directly to new products being created due to demand. These cuties are my new...
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Why Every Woman Needs a Half Slip in Her Wardrobe
Why Every Woman Needs a Half Slip in Her Wardrobe
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November's Vintage Slips from Nylon Nostalgia
We highlight just some of the adorable vintage style slip dresses listed in Nylon Nostalgia's online shop during November 2023. Discover these gems: vintage nylon slips for sale that will make you swoon.
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1960s ruffled and frilly knickers bra and gown babydoll set.
Can you wear frilly knickers in bed? Ruffled frilly panties? Of course you can, with this cute mid-1960s vintage revival lingerie ruffle frilly knicker bra and gown babydoll nightie sleep set.
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The beauty of Christian Dior monograms on 80s fashion slips
80s fashion vintage full slips and half slips by Christian Dior are always highly sought-after and are remarkable for their high quality of manufacture and consistently highly feminine, delicate...
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10 Top tips for selling and buying at UK vintage fairs
Sooner or later vintage fairs will return in the UK. Get the most from your vintage fair experience with these top tips.
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