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Scarf Chic: 1952
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 7:57pm.
June 20, 1952. "Scarves by Vera, 417 Fifth Avenue, interior. Marcel Breuer, architect." Our second look at the atelier of this minimalist modiste. Oh, and: scarves! Large-format acetate negative by Samuel H. Gottscho. View full size.
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Submitted by pattyanne on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 12:31am.
I remember Vera scarves from the 1970s, I believe. I know they have been around a lot longer, but I think it was in vogue to wear scarves in the 70s. Hadn't thought about them until now. Wish I had saved some! Love the offices! So chic!
Pretty hip decor, even for today
Submitted by TonyB on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 11:31am.
Today this space would double as some swanky online magazine or PR firm.
Oh, look at all the ash trays
Submitted by Paul A on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 11:56pm.
I think I could almost relapse. My office banned smoking in 2000 and that's when I quit. I think we were a living history museum at that point.
That would take a lot of scarves
Submitted by Grrrowler on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 10:31pm.
Just how many scarves did she have to sell to afford such a studio? Or, how expensive was each scarf?
Mr. Moneybags
Submitted by Peter on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 8:12pm.
417 Fifth Avenue is now owned by Carlos Slim, the world's wealthiest person.
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