Walking the red carpet in May at Cannes, actress Tricia Braun currently promoting her latest film (and Cannes selection) “Big Muddy“  wore this lovely 1950s original to the screening and this 1960’s Cecil Chapman to an earlier event on the French Riviera.

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The weather is finally getting warmer, so gentlemen this is the perfect time to trade hoods and touques for more fun headgear.  New in the store are a fantastic array of new Biltmore hats in great styles and colours that are just on trend for the new season.

Right now is the perfect time to get your Biltmore as we have a variety of sizes to choose from in our most popular styles.  However do remember, if we don’t have your choice of hat in your size in store – we can always custom order your perfect hat for you. Cabaret Vintage is the exclusive vendor of Biltmore Hats in Canada and we have the best selection of newly constructed and vintage hats by this renowned company.

From felt to straw, there are a variety of fabrications to fit your style.  Also for women, a well worn Biltmore is a great accessory for finishing off the “Tomboy” look that is popular this spring.

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Check out some great behind the scenes photos taken during a documentary filming at Cabaret.  Directed by Sarah Polley, we can’t wait to see the finished product on the big screen.

Here are some beautiful stills of a shoot taken for Fashion Television recently.  The vintage classic car featured is a fantastic match for the 1950’s Tulle Prom-style gown from our collection.  The other shots show the model (the lovely Genevieve) in a combination of original vintage pieces from the store from the 1930s to 1960s.

The final television piece is available on Fashion Television’s website.

Model Genevieve from Elmer Olsen
Photography by Nikki Ormerod
Wardrobe by Marie-Eve Tremblay
Hair by Jukka (Plutino)
Make up by Cait Mizzi (Judy Inc)

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As an additional bonus, check out some behind the scenes shots of the entire look created for the shoot.

Subtle detail is the order of the day with this 1940’s original. The foundation of it all is a beautiful silk dress with a round skirt and a sweetheart neckline. Layered on top is an airy silk organza skirt that is carried to the top in a deep v that starts at the front and continues to the back creating a faux bateau look. To add to the modest look of the dress a very fine lace is used to cover the bodice and forms a high-necked collar that finished off in a light knot at the nape of the neck. Though there is a lot happening in the dress in details, the overall look of the piece is unified and quite beautiful.

Bust:36
Waist: 24

$475

See more of this dress in our online boutique.

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Check out all of the lovely ladies who we met at the Sex and The City 2 early screening two weeks ago.  It was a fantastic evening full of fun and great dresses.  It was so wonderful to see so many theatre goers wearing more than jeans and flip flops to a film.  Our favorites included fantastic light summer little black dresses and a couple of vintage prints.

The film itself was a feast for the eyes and we loved the fantastic vintage pieces that were mixed with contributions from contempoary designers.  We are huge Sex and the City fans here at Cabaret and can’t wait to find out if there will be a third installment to the movies as well.

Cabaret Vintage was proud to provide cocktail dresses, accessories, and wedding gowns for the event Burlesque Baby.  Check out the blog Boys and Heels for more images from this runway event.

This dress is my favorite of the week.  Its classic Grecian-style construction is modernized with the use of 1980’s Jersey and a beaded accent at the neckline.  The draping on this dress is phenomenal and is very flattering to a variety of figure-types.  Also, slightly hidden in the picture is a split in the skirt to allow the easy movement and fluidity of fabric that both Greek gowns and jersey are known for.
$65

Sold

Flouncy, would best describe the naturally voluminous skirt of this dress. In a beautiful bright coral colour, this vintage silk organza dress is perfect to bear your lovely shoulders this summer. The bodice uses a gathered technique that ruffles organza over the solid opaque silk base fabric.

Bust 30inches Waist 26 inches

$325 (As Presented)

There has always been a place in my heart for Ms. Fanny Brice, the Zigfield Girl who made it big.  The movie Funny Girl inspired by her life was the first great hit in 1968 starting Barbra Streisand.  In addition to being an entertaining film to watch it has 40s inspired 60s fashions.  Every scene showcases a drool-inducing new piece of vintage glamor.  From hats and gloves, to the over the top Chorus Girl number outfits it is a time capsule and a great example of how clothes can make a movie.

If you are a lover of clothes, vintage or otherwise Funny Girl is a movie that you have to see (or see again).