Category Archives: Fashion

Ex-Columbia Student Blames Drugs for Shooting at Actress

Posted on March 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

            March 23, 1901: The Times has grown to an 18-page paper. One front-page story reports a shooting in the Rathskeller of the Pabst Hotel (d. 1902) at 42nd Street and Broadway in New York, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Myer Siegel

Posted on March 10, 2011 by lmharnisch

Items from Myer Siegel don’t show up terribly often on EBay, so this nightgown is fairly unusual. It's unclear from The Times' clips exactly what became of Myer Siegel, but it disappears from the pages in the early 1950s. Bidding … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Feb. 20, 1941

Posted on February 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Feb. 20, 1941: Sam Yorty drops out of the mayor’s race – but he’ll be back in 20 years!  NO BELLS to Katharine Hepburn for wearing slacks to a reception given in her honor by the … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Oviatt’s

Posted on February 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

This trench coat from Oviatt’s has been listed on EBay. Oviatt’s was probably the leading menswear store in Los Angeles and was known for superior quality. As with all things on EBay, an item and vendor should be evaluated thoroughly … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 16, 1961

Posted on February 16, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Feb. 16, 1961: One lesson a person learns over and over in this business, but never accepts entirely, is not to get overly playful with words. If he does, he's likely to lose or confuse people, even on … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay: Bullock’s Collegienne

Posted on February 3, 2011 by lmharnisch

This black silk chiffon lingerie bra and bloomers combination from Bullock's Collegienne department has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $44.99.

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USC Fraternity Pledges Stealing Hotel Spittoons!

Posted on January 13, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 13, 1911: The population of Los Angeles is 319,198, The Times says. In our bustling city, USC fraternity pledges are caught stealing spittoons from hotels …  a post office official is accused of taking items … Continue reading →

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Man Poses as Woman Golfer

Posted on January 4, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 4, 1921: Well isn’t this an awkward moment on the golf course!  Miss Eleanor Fox, a tall and dashing brunette, drives a ball 200 yards and loses her tam – and her luxurious tresses – revealing … Continue reading →

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On the Frontiers of Fashion

Posted on January 3, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 3, 1936: Los Angeles County Superior Court judges begin wearing robes  at the suggestion of California Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Waste. Not all judges like wearing robes and some continue to appear on … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

Posted on December 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

This unusual Oviatt item has already been sold but it’s worth noting because it’s quite unusual. Marc Chevalier says: The elusive "Alexander & Oviatt" Swiss clock. I've seen three others identical to it: all were once owned by James Oviatt's … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Update]

Posted on December 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   Isn’t this a great picture? More details on the jump.

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Thelma Todd’s Wardrobe sold for $229

Posted on December 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Oct. 12, 1936: Thelma Todd’s 40 dresses, 57 pairs of gloves, 13 hats, 36 pairs of shoes, 35 bags and other items were sold to dress shop owner Blanche T. Wright for $229 [$3,507.31 USD … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

Posted on December 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

A box from Oviatt’s has been listed on EBay. As most Daily Mirror readers know, Oviatt’s was a men’s store but there was a woman’s hat in the box and the vendor has inferred that the hat is from Oviatt’s. … Continue reading →

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Nixon’s Neckties

Posted on November 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Huntington Library   Every Friday, Natalie Russell, a library assistant at the Huntington, e-mails several photos from the Jack Smith collection to a group of old-timers in hopes that someone can identify the people in the pictures. … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on November 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

This dress from the Collegienne department at Bullock’s Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $54.89. ALSO Bullock’s Wilshire Collegienne department

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Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

Posted on November 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A matchbook cover from Oviatt’s has been listed on EBay. And yes, if you have a good memory, you’ll recall a similar matchbook cover was listed in May. Most Oviatt’s items tend to be expensive, but here’s something with … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Nov. 19, 1940

Posted on November 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

           Nov. 19, 1940: CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNIQUE to Vivien Leigh: Be smart and quit giving out interviews about your great love. Three are people who disapprove, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Found on EBay — Silverwoods

Posted on November 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

This shirt from Silverwoods, one of the more upscale menswear shops in Los Angeles, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $24.99.

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Found on EBay – Bullock’s Pasadena

Posted on November 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

A coat from the Collegienne department at Bullock’s Pasadena has been listed on EBay. The vendor says this was purchased for her junior prom in 1960. Bidding starts at $9.99 or Buy It Now for $75.00.

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Found on EBay – Bullock’s Collegienne

Posted on November 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

This sweater from Bullock’s Collegienne department has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $12.99.

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