The Weekly Lineup -- 2015.06.10

Art Deco Inspired Lapis + Silver Sequined Silk Caftan


Darling Black Sequin Jumpsuit with Plunging Neckline


1960s Black Backless Lace Palazzo Jumpsuit


Gorgeous 1970s Oscar de la Renta Boho Silk + Lace Ensemble


80s Bluebirds + Flowers Kimono Sleeved Silk Scarf Dress


Island Resort 1960s Tiered Shift Dress


Elegant 1960s Shantung + Striped Sequins Evening Dress


Indian Chief Sequined Bomber Jacket


Early 80s Fringed Open Weave Knit String Jacket


Massive 1960s Givenchy Space Age Star Belt


Massive 1970s Christian Dior Studded Suede Belt

All pieces available at http://www.bustownmodern.com.

The Weekly Lineup -- 2015.06.10

60s Marc Bohan for Dior New York Embroidered Cutwork Shift Dress


Showstopping Sequin Encrusted Floral Silk Caftan


Naomi Campbell Worn Moschino Fringed Suede Jacket + Shorts Set


Lovely Missoni 2-Piece Skirt + Kimono Top Ensemble


Eclectic Hand Beaded Silk Kimono Jacket

All pieces available at http://www.bustownmodern.com.

Chins + Big Eyes

Japanese Chins are one of the oddest, most wonderful dog breeds. Extremely cat-like, they're independent, love to sleep in high places (like the top of your head) + clean themselves with their paws. We were fortunate enough to have been blessed to share our lives with our own little Tokyo Rose, Bumble. It's hard to believe it's only been three years since we lost our little love. Today would have been her 18th birthday so, in honor of her, here's a little Chin-centric fashion inspiration.


The incredible Valentino Spring/Summer 2005 ad campaign by Steven Meisel featuring model Jessica Stam, Japanese Chins + some Siamese cats

The Valentino SS 2005 campaign was heavily inspired by the paintings of Margaret Keane. Keane's work has recently been in the spotlight after the release of the Tim Burton movie, Big Eyes starring Amy Adams + Christoph Waltz.

After the distractions of cats, crying girls + big eyes, we get back to what's important -- Japanese Chins. Once again, it's Steven Meisel harnessing the star power of Chins for the F/W 2011 Louis Vuitton ad campaign.

The Weekly Lineup -- 2015.06.03

1979 Norma Kamali OMO 3-Piece Leather and Spandex Ensemble


Seductive Jean Claude Jitrois Bum-Skimming Leather Halter Dress


c 1951 James Galanos Cherry Red Silk Chiffon Party Dress


1930s Black Sheer Evening Gown w/Open Draped Sleeves


1970s Geoffrey Beene Silk Dress with Contrasting Sash


Cornflower Blue Bohemian Crochet Knit Maxi Dress w/Open Sleeves


2011 Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen Silk Kimono Sleeve Cape


Early Norma Kamali OMO Drop Crotch Leather Pants


Recent Sonia Rykiel Convertible Suspender Pants

All pieces available at http://www.bustownmodern.com.