The Way We Wore® vintage is the ultimate shopping destination for modern-looking and relevant vintage fashion. It’s the home of the hit TV documentary-series "LA Frock Stars." In 2004, vintage fashion fanatic Doris Raymond opened the doors to this retail boutique and adjacent research design library on S. La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. Everyday, new acquisitions are revealed, providing an endless supply of premium vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories with contemporary appeal. This channel is both an exploration and extension of the success of "LA Frock Stars." We aim to be a platform to discuss a wide range of topics surrounding the glitz and day to day of this unique business. We encourage and want an open dialogue and hope to offer inspiration and high-spirited education to all of those interested in the wonderful world of vintage fashion.
I literally just bought a Joseff of Hollywood , Sun with 3 stars on it's head from a thrift shop. They had everything so high priced, EXCEPT this piece ;) I don't think they know what they had ;) ... I paid 10 dollars for a Joseff of Hollywood Pendant that I LOVE! Silver Tone
There was a Dior collaboration with Mexican artisans and their embroidery I watched a little while ago. A beautiful documentary on the women and the history.
OMG, I had to rewatch this episode just for that gorgeous ostrich feather dress you showed in season 1 of LA Frock Stars. “We don’t make them this well in Paris.” Coming from Givenchy, that is high, high praise indeed!
I look forward to your wonderful and informative videos. Your shop looks like a candy store! I was thinking and wonder (and I am aware that some pieces would be too fragile) if you have ever considered showing the featured ensembles on a live model? Maybe now and then with a piece that you know "can take it one more time"? I think it would be so great to actually see the piece in motion as you so excellently describe it. Just a thought. Love your channel as is too!
Hello beautiful lady! It is lovely to see you! I was watching your interview by Swish Vintage last night and loving it. I thought how much I was enjoying you being the teacher you are, filled with such love and passion for not only the art that is clothing, accessories, jewelry, etc., but also your audience and students. And wishing you would be your passionate-teacher-self more often… and here you are! Thank you! 👏🏻🎁💖
Greetings Cheryl! Thank you for this very personal and touching comment. I really appreciate knowing that I have touched you in this way. Hoping Mike is able to continue to do his magic with producing these videos. Our intention is one per month. I appreciate you! With gratitude- Doris
@@thewaywewore7371 Dear Doris~ I love that you are changing your business life to accommodate your personal life! I have always believed the more true we are to ourselves, the more we bring the best of ourselves to any relationship or endeavor. Wise woman, indeed. Here’s hoping Mike continues to feel the love from this side of your videos…. 🎥🎬💖 Maybe museums need a bit of Doris Raymond guidance to better understand the art of fashion? I have been to a couple of exhibits of fashion (twice to each) at Boston’s Museum of Fine Art. What got me was the crazy cross-section of people - all over the place - and the conversation - so thrilled that the MFA did a fashion exhibit. Oh… and the way people dressed up for it, quite atypical. 😉
That’s a great question and I did not research that answer. I don’t think I have any garments or swatches earlier than maybe the 1870’s?? That’s a really good question! Let me know if you find anything and when I have a moment to explore- I’ll see what I come up with. Thanks for your interest! Doris
Knowing you via the interweb, the swatches that you have might be the firsts! 😂 I love knowing these types of things as it helps bridge the information between old (or vintage) to modern clothing.
I think part of the reason textiles & embroidery have not been viewed as Art in the past is because it was predominantly made by women & often those at the lower end of the economic scale. As we have seen with the success of the Touring Exhibitions such as Dior & McQueen there is an audience who appreciate & will pay money to see Fashion as Art, but it would be great to see Museums showcase fashion thru the ages as permanent exhibitions featuring items such as Doris just showed & not necessarily only focus on famous Designers.
I absolutely agree with you. Perhaps when the obvious becomes apparent- the hand worked treasures will get the attention they deserve in all major institutions and not be on the back burner. Thanks for reaching out! Doris
Lovely episode on embroidery. I acquired many hand embroidered tablecloths at auction for very little money and am really sorry for all the work that has been done and is not acknowledged properly. Try to use them so I can admire them daily.
So honored to be part of your tribe. Thank you for your hard work putting together this fascinating in depth look of these pieces. I always carry my 20x mag out thrifting!
Visiting my Mom in San Diego and we were going thru her fabric stash because I'm learning to sew garments. She had linen, velvets, nice things. And lots of embroidery. Mostly hand made. But then your video popped up and answered a lot of questions we had. You are amazingly knowledgeable. We watched it 3 times! ❤
Doris, Thank you for another informative video. Just wanted to mention here..., the Museo de Arte Popular in Mexico City has a wonderful collection of handmade textiles and embroidery. I highly recommend visiting.
Growing up with the women in my family it was all about handwork. Sewing, quilting, tatting, knitting, crochet, weaving, macrame, embroidery, beading …. I’ve learned it all from them. I’m 63 and still do all handwork above. When I’m sewing a garment I will often add embroidery or other handwork details for that bespoke and one of a kind look. Quilts were hand pieced and stitched (grandma would pass her critical eye over the number of stitches per inch and either nod or give me the ‘do better’ look. 😂 I thrifted a cotton shirt recently with printed white floral and decided to embroider all the white florals and add some beads and sequins to the center because I wanted it special. I wish time and effort into doing handwork was continued on, but many younger women are just not interested anymore to learn. 😔
Am so happy you are back doris! Your videos are one of the reasons why i survived covid lockdown. The videos you uploaded truly helped my mental health. Thank you.
Wow! Thats a potent statement and I am honored to have been a part of your Covid routine. I think immersing yourself in anything you feel a connection to or are passionate about is REALLY healthy… to a degree😉 Hope you are healthy and doing well! Thanks for your kind words and interest. Doris
What an unbelievable and glorious gift you've given to us. This is incredible work that I'm so lucky to have been able to see along with your other videos❤ thank you
You're so right about museums need to show more clothing, fabric, etc. It is art not just craft. It's been looked down at for to long and now the skills are vanishing. If people started to see things shown in museums they'd cherish them more and be more willing to pay to
You are amazing - and that you share your knowledge is like sharing a gift. I have inherited some hand embroidered pieces from Norway. A lady in our family (way back then) that was never married and was a teacher of handmade items (in Skien) has made some amazing pieces - and I certainly look at them with different eyes now. :-)
So nice to see you posting videos again, Doris. I hope you and staff are doing well. I enjoy learning from you; you are such a font of knowledge. I’ve actually purchased old episodes of your show, LA Frock Stars, here on RU-vid to rewatch them at my leisure and have enjoyed revisiting your store vicariously😊
Thanks so much for your interest. I hope you have a chance to actually visit us - either in this current location or wherever we end up. It’s been a fun journey sharing with you! Doris
@@thewaywewore7371 thank you! I will definitely try to make it down there one day. I am a native San Franciscan and remember visiting your store when it was located here many many years ago, on Fillmore I believe? I’ve always remembered the name😊
Doris so lovely to see you making videos again. Thank you for showing us all your gorgeous embroideries. Good luck as you transition your business into its next stage.
I appreciate the compliment. I need to simplify my life and then I can focus on creating more content. I also appreciate your interest!! Take care. Doris
Thank you Kate! On a scale of 1 to 100, my museum knowledge vs what I have learned hands on and online is probably about a 12. But regardless, there is still so much more to digest. Thank you for your interest! Doris
