Step back into the swinging sixties with our curated collection of genuine 1960s vintage fashion, photos, and ephemera. Explore how mod style, youth culture, and postwar prosperity reshaped hemlines, silhouettes, and everyday wardrobes. From bold geometric prints and mini skirts to classic tailored suits and evening wear, these pieces capture the revolutionary spirit of the decade. Discover authentic garments and imagery that bring the history of 1960s fashion and design to life for collectors, costumers, and retro enthusiasts alike.
I love how these little baby shower cards from the early 1960s have color illustrations inside as well as on the front! Such cute attention to detail! Cutely drawn and printed elephants, cherubs, and butterfly. It looks like from these guests, the...
Step right into a Palm Springs pool party circa 1969. This trippy, semi-sheer mesh shift dress features a bold, Op-Art diamond checkerboard pattern in vivid lime green, violet, and magenta. Incredibly lightweight and effortlessly cool, it’s the ultimate summer layering piece—perfect for throwing over a neon bikini or styling with a slip for a music festival.
Stop traffic! Incredible vintage 60s/70s longline vest with a wild psychedelic abstract print in neon orange, red, and lime green. Structured, fully lined, and highly wearable. The ultimate statement layer!
These Kodachrome slides from January 1961 tell the story of a road trip through the western USA. From the historic Hermit’s Rest at the Grand Canyon to images of Native American pow-wows and celebrations, they provide a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century travel and culture.
Here are pictures of firemen, a hose cart, and the Carondelet Heights Fire Association at the turn of the century.It looks like they’re showing off the new fire hose cart and maybe the fire hose, since the men are posed holding the hose unwound, on ladders against the next door building. The fire fighters are also shown acting like they’re pulling the fire cart, and there are no horses.
I don’t ever want to have kids, but reading these 1960s baby shower cards just cheers me up! They’re so positive and cute, and fun to say:
A gift for someone Who is due – Hope Baby will like it… And YOU will, too!
Best of luck to all of you, Mom and Dad and Someone New
This shower gift is just for you, and in it you will find, a shower of very good wishes, the warm and friendly kind.”
Channel the elegance of the early 1960s with this vintage little black dress, featuring a charming ruffled collar that ties into a bow at the neck. Crafted from lightweight black polyester with a sleek, tailored silhouette, this dress is partially lined and fastens with a sturdy back metal zipper. In excellent condition with professional underarm mending, it’s a classic piece ready to turn heads.
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Step back into the stylish 1960s with this classic black mod shift mini dress, featuring a flattering V-neckline, utility-style patch pockets with buttoned flaps, and a timeless straight-cut silhouette. Made from a midweight textured fabric with a metal zipper at the back, this dress embodies the minimalist yet playful spirit of the mod fashion era. In excellent vintage condition, it’s perfect for layering or wearing solo.
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This elegant black and white feathered hat, dated to the late 1950s or early 1960s, beautifully captures the charm and sophistication of mid-century fashion. Its soft, fluffy texture and “mod” aesthetic evoke the timeless glamour of icons like Audrey Hepburn. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage elegance to your wardrobe, this hat is a wearable piece of history that bridges the transition from 1950s femininity to the sleek lines of early 1960s style.
These pictures of an elderly man and woman were presumably taken in 1962... were these the people that the photographer was traveling to see in the west? Did she stop to see Hearst Castle along the way? When I bought the box of old Kodachromes, I...
These old house and old car slides were in a box dated from 1962. See those flames or wingy things on the old car? Obviously, I don't know much about cars, and would appreciate any hint as to the model of the 60s car in these pictures. [gallery...
These are from that box from 1962... looks like a 1960s western suburb with the mountains in the background... maybe in Nevada? I like the one story house, and you can see the rear of an old car in the last picture. These people were obviously not...
It’s interesting to see how many ways the WAC Uniform was modeled by the models I shot in 2011! Besides the WAC uniform, I also photographed Jaslene wearing a feathered hat from the 1960s, and in a traditional costume that she’d brought along to our shoot. It was fun and good times. I really like the 1960s hat best, her expressions totally made it sparkle.
These were in with the World War 2 loving couple set... I don't think they belong. Still, they're reminiscent of a previous time... ilke when when boats had flair. Maybe the 1960s? I am not sure what kind of boat this is, nor the model of Navy...
Here’s a newspaper clipping from 1966 about an 86 year old former Gibson Girl model, Mrs. Josephine Gibson Knowlton, the sister of Charles Dana Gibson. She was “the original Gibson Girl”.
Dive into a nostalgic photoshoot featuring St. Louis-based pinup model June Ann, styled in her own vintage-inspired wardrobe and retro makeup, as she poses with two iconic vintage cars—a black Chevrolet Bel Air and a vibrant green Chevrolet. Against the muted tones of a grey spring day, the shoot captured the vibrant colors of the cars and wardrobe, embodying timeless 1940s and 1950s pinup glamour. A perfect fusion of retro fashion and classic American automotive design!
I think pinup model Rebekah Liegh is perched on and in a 1957 Chevy, but I’m not sure? I do know that her cute sleeveless plaid vintage dress, from my collection, is from the 1960s.
I was going through my old hard drive, and realized that I’d exported these 1960s styled photos of Ashley, but never posted them to this vintage blog! I dressed and styled her in a vintage light green psychedelic floral minidress and hat. Since we were going to shoot other sets, I kept her makeup fairly neutral, but with bright pink lipstick.
These photos show the Arch under various stages of construction, from just two legs, to the final keystone about to be placed into the nearly complete monument… fascinating historic slide scans of the Gateway Arch under construction in 1965.
Take a step back in time with these fascinating early 1900s photos of Seymour’s Regiment Band and vivid street scenes. Charles Seymour, a famed conductor and soloist in St. Louis, might have led the band seen posing near a picturesque gazebo. Another snapshot captures the liveliness of an early 20th-century market, while the final image showcases local tradesmen and children in front of John Sydow Tin Shop. These slides, digitized from the 1960s, preserve a glimpse into a rich cultural past
These pictures were labeled “Civil War or Spanish War Veterans”. They’re actually slides from the 1960s, when someone had tried to copy or preserve the originals. Pretty interesting to see the elderly soldiers standing in formation. I wonder what event this was for?