Our First 10 Trunk Show Achiever!

This February, we challenged our Stylists to go above and beyond and host 10 trunk shows in one month. Though the bar we set was high, we have our first achiever! Congrats to Shannon Rosiere!

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like....Summer?

Last week, the VC corporate team braved the cold weather and set up shop at the Dallas Arboretum for our Spring/Summer photo shoot. 

After two long days of shooting, we got some great shots for the catalog, and we'd love to share a few shots behind the scenes!

Little Kennedy getting direction from the photographer. I can't believe how well the kids did - it was so cold outside! VC models are tough, that's for sure!

A little bit of tension in the Fairy Garden...

It'll still be a couple of months before we share the catalog with you, but let me tell you, our Spring/Summer collection is adorable!

A Look Behind the Scenes

Ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes at Vintage Couture when our team of stylists finalize our collection looks? Here are two sneak peek photos. Here, they are finalizing Spring/Summer 2013 designs. This is when the design team approves/denies sample garments for bulk production. 

 

See anything that strikes your fancy? Get excited for Spring/Summer 2013! 

Fall '12 Photo Shoot

Fall 2012 is rapidly approaching, and Vintage Couture knows that for a fact!  

We completed our Fall 2012 Photo Shoot earlier this month and are extremely pleased with the models, scenery, crew, and - for the most part - the weather!

A good 'ol Texas Summer is not the most ideal time to wrap up your fall line with a fun filled photo shoot, but... Summer seems to start in Texas around the end of April!!  Lucky for us, we have an exceptional team and some really wonderful models to help us stay professional - and smiling - the entire time!   We also had several chances of rain and were really feeling like we might get rained out.  Somehow the weather was absolutely perfect up until the last 10 minutes of wrapping up, and even then, we were dry till models left and props/equipment were packed.  A few of us DID end up looking like we jumped in a pool while packing up the last bit.. But I'm not going to lie... It was pretty fun!

Here's your first sneak peek on location... :)

We even had a furry model for holiday shots!

VC Designers Jessica and Monica spent days on the look out for cool vintage props.  They came back with some really cool things and tons of pictures of just fun ideas!  Take a look and get inspired for Fall. :-)

Let Summer Shine! Share the DT fun!

Summer has started at Vintage Couture and the excitement is UP! 

We've had a busy few months, planning and creating new and exciting things for you. :-)  Hopefully you've noticed our cool new catalog layouts for VC Spring and Summer, accompanied by the fun Spring fold out and miniature Summer look book of Drama Tween!  We've got more tricks up our sleeves to carry out through the year, so keep an eye on us as we grow and better our brand! 

With our still new Drama Tween line, we've already heard of fabulous and fresh ideas to create a fun Tween Trunk Show!!  From tween makeovers to Drama Tween fashion shows, we want to share your ideas and pictures with our followers! 

Send pictures or suggestions to monica@vintagecoutureinc.com of awesome decor, cool activities, and your favorite tweens rocking out the DT clothes at a Trunk Show!  Got great Vintage Couture Trunk Show ideas?!  We'd love to hear and see them too! 

Final Summer Photoshoot!

Designer Jessica Wiswall and Junior Designer Monica Li are in Clearwater Beach, FL to make sure the final round of Summer 12 photo shooting goes smoothly!

Here is the area they got to explore while the photographer, producer and art director explained their stories and visions of each spot.  Wish us luck!!!

Like a Summer day..

It was SUCH a beautiful day for a photo shoot at the Dallas Arboretum.  We really lucked out with 77 degree weather on a rather cloudless January afternoon.  The girls had so much fun and looked adorable in our Summer 2012 collection pieces.

Looking at this photo, I'm sure you're wondering how we're pulling off Summer shots. You'll be pleasantly surprised. :)

We can't wait for you to see them in a few months!!

Model Piper and Mom taking a break between shots.
Shooting in the shade, Piper got a little chilly!

Hard at work on a beautiful day! 

Model Kayla and another model's little brother, Harrison, pose for a quick shot.
Kayla is seen in Vintage Couture's Leopard Rose Dress, while Harrison ROCKS our Rock 'N Roll baby set top! 

Trista Sutter for Vintage Couture Sneak Peek!

Drama Tween and a Trista Sutter for VC Sneak Peek!!

More Sneak Peeks!!!

COOL NEW ITEM

Here's a new ID bag/Coin purse you can get through your Fashion Stylist if you book a trunk show!!!  AND it matches one of the Spring collections!!!

Introducing Drama Tween

So maybe you've seen the buzz on Facebook... We are introducing a Tween line this Spring called Drama Tween!!  It caters to sizes 7-16, and is all about the bling, funky prints and bold colors - everything your tween desires!

I hope you enjoy these two sneak peek shots: the first look at our Drama Tween line and a first peek at our Spring boys J line...

GET READY FOR SPRING!

So Long 2011, Hello 2012!

We wish everyone a great last day of 2011 as we look forward to an exciting new year.  Here's your second peek into our start of 2012...

We wish you and your loved ones a healthy and happy 2012.

-All of us at Vintage Couture

Spring 2012 SNEAK PEEK

Here you have it!!!  A first look at what the Vintage Couture Spring 2012 line will be based on...

I see some new and awesome exclusive Vintage Couture prints, how about you?! :-) Word on the street is that you'll get to steal some sneak peeks at actual designs before the launch of Spring, so be sure to be socially connected to us everyday!

There have been some BIG things brewing here at Vintage Couture... I'm super excited too, even though I already know what these things are!  I just can't wait to share it all with you.  :-D

 Get excited.  Spring is coming.  

Make sure Christmas arrives on time!

Get in touch with your Fashion Stylist or Shop Now!

Tis the season!

Dallas Market Center/World Trade Center

Texas is finally starting to kick into winter with cold weather!  It's actually starting to feel like the holly jolly holiday season that it is. :)

As someone who is very new to the industry, I was super excited today to go to the World Trade Center in Dallas.  It was a little overwhelming with all of its fabulous merchandise inside, but I somehow managed to leave without anything for myself. :) I did however leave with some fabulous ribbon swatches for our adorable bows!

I'm about to start a fun project for our corporate office and can't wait to share the progress with you. Maybe you will even have better ideas for me as I begin creating it!  Take a good look at it and let your imagination take control!  It's a great Do It Yourself project! :)

Your Junior Designer -
Monica

Making the Spring 2012 Catalog

Yes, it's the time of year when Vintage Couture designers finalize the Spring 2012 line. (That means making final adjustments to the production samples for the next season.) The Corporate Office team meets with potential models, checking fit of the garments and confirming availability with the photo shoot schedule. Marketing finalizes the catalog layout and meets with the photographer and his team, while Design makes last-minute alterations to make sure everything fits the models perfectly.

Everyone anxiously watches the 10-day weather forecast because we will be shooting on location in mid-November. In Texas that could mean anything from warm and sunny, to thunderstorms to cold and windy. If you've ever been to Texas, you'd know the weather is completely unpredictable. A few years ago, in Austin, we had a beautiful 80-degree day that ended in snow!

We have four days to capture the essence of the Spring 2012 line and we don't want to miss this opportunity! So, Monday when rain is predicted we reschedule everything and plan to shoot our studio shots the first day. If you noticed, I mentioned shooting on location and in studio. We've never shot models in a studio setting, so this will be a new look for us. We want to feature the intricate details that make Vintage Couture clothing so unique and studio lighting allows us to do just that. It actually doesn't rain Monday, but you guessed it -- now Tuesday's forecast is full of thunderstorms! (It ended up being the most beautiful day.) On Wednesday, the Cold Front arrives! Yes, we capitalize that because it's always a news event. The wind picks up as the temperatures drop. We run for blankets to shield our little models who are waiting patiently in Spring designs while the photographers adjust for the changing light. By Thursday afternoon, we are already done with the shoot. We load all of the props, accessories and clothing in our cars and head back to the office. It's been a great week!

At this point, I can't tell you too much about the line, (a good designer does not reveal anything until the launch) but I can tell you this -- there are so many new designs and fabrics and details to be excited about. The Spring catalog will be something to look forward to! There might be other new and big additions to look forward to as well... :)

Here's a little look into our week:

The Soft Stylists iron, steam and artfully arrange the products on boards before they go to the photographer for product detail shots!

Photo shoot producer, Bryan, and VC Marketing head, Sandra, review and revise the schedule for the week.

Model, Caydie, gets her hair and makeup done!

Props props props!

Finishing touches on model Abby. Camera-ready!

Model, Nicki, waits for hair and makeup. 

A prop waits between shoots. 

Ava models her Trista Sutter My Fair Lady dress for Vintage Couture before modeling new Spring 2012 garments!!

Jessica stands by as photographer makes sure he has the best shot

Moms keep the babies wrapped in blankets while photo team preps the next shot.

Addison models her beautiful Spring 2012 headband with her layers of blankets!

World Diabetes Day

As most of you know, Vintage Couture is a proud advocate of diabetes - juvenile diabetes in particular.  Every November 14th, over 160 countries and territories celebrate World Diabetes Day!

Help us celebrate it by familiarizing yourself with the signs of diabetes here:
http://www.idf.org/warning-signs-diabetes

Did you know that Type 1 Diabetes cannot be prevented, while Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented with maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise? (http://www.idf.org/prevention)

Today the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Dallas Chapter hosted a live webcast with the President and CEO of JDRF.  They discussed current research topics dealing with curing, treating, and preventing Type 1 Diabetes.  They also talked about the exciting findings from just the last few weeks on artificial pancreas research!    Read more here.

Have you heard of an OmniPod?  It's a small, wireless insulin pump!  It sure changed a young boys life, and he would like to share that story with you.  Read about Noah and think of him today as he celebrates BIG time in NYC with a blood glucose reading flash mob in Time Square while the Koda Jumbotron features photos sent in by those touched by diabetes around the country!!
http://www.myomnipod.com/customer-stories/noah-brokmeier/

Our Chief Designer, Jessica Wiswall's three children and husband all have Type 1 diabetes.  She had her family show off their personal OmniPods for our blog! Now if you see one, you'll know what it is!  But remember, it can be placed in different areas!

Spread the word, spread the love, and you could just help someone out.


From all of us at Vintage Couture