tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post6828675033163497363..comments2023-06-10T07:25:21.226-04:00Comments on Sewin' Steady: Vintage or not?Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303837420300176952noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-27585244281853167262013-10-29T18:28:55.434-04:002013-10-29T18:28:55.434-04:00it's not a vintage piece this piece is designe...it's not a vintage piece this piece is designed by new yorks designer Michelle smith that studied and worked in Paris and worked for Hermes .. this label was her label from 2000-2013 in the fall collection of 2013 she changed her label that now just reads Milly in black on a white tag and the fabric you have in the photo above is also one of hers.. but as far as the other company named milly they have no connection and the other milly brand quality doesn't compare to the quality of milly of new yorks ... the retailers here in the states that sell this brand to name a few is Bloomingdales ,bergdorf goodman,Barney's,saks fifth ave,nieman Marcus ,milly Madison , on line it's sold at net a porter,the outnet,eves apple,piperlime,shopbop,revolve clothing ,yoox,farfetch, BHLDN and that's to name a few ... you are a very fortunate lady to find this piece.. every piece is like artwork . I purchase milly of New York exclusively for all my clothing .. oh you can also go to millyny.com and purchase items their office is very close to their milly Madison location ... if your ever interested in any pieces let me know and I will gladly give you a couple of names of people to speak to that will be happy to help you at their main office .. :) congratulations on your find kimmymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528321319711077920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-71740353560617551812012-06-17T03:05:33.750-04:002012-06-17T03:05:33.750-04:00What a cute jumper! I love orange!!!!! Nice find. ...What a cute jumper! I love orange!!!!! Nice find. xxNeenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805951948694378777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-6968013914710483222012-06-15T19:28:48.286-04:002012-06-15T19:28:48.286-04:00Ooh, it's fun to see this mystery unravel! Eit...Ooh, it's fun to see this mystery unravel! Either way, it's a lovely sweater!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306054198401843077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-28726000800041355672012-06-14T17:12:40.510-04:002012-06-14T17:12:40.510-04:00Thanks for the info, Jen! I think you might be on ...Thanks for the info, Jen! I think you might be on to something re: this being a renewal of the Milly brand. I'm going to look in to this!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303837420300176952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-57686080709962400352012-06-14T16:31:41.545-04:002012-06-14T16:31:41.545-04:00So, as someone who was a big-time vintage collecto...So, as someone who was a big-time vintage collector back in the 80's when it was really easy to find good vintage stuff at the Goodwill and the Salvation Army thrift shop, I think there are 2 different Millys. The modern Milly, which was established in 2000, and a vintage company. I say this because I know I had a vintage Milly garment at one point (a sweater). That said, it may be that they are both the same company, and that the modern version is simply an updated version of the original Milly, which went by the wayside in the 70's. The hint is the label, which you point out as having a retro look - and certainly the wording isn't modern; "an original Milly of New York" is more like what you'd see in vintage garments. So it's entirely possible that this is a renewal of the Milly brand, and that they've used vintage labels that were already on hand.<br /><br />As for the hook and eye - it's both a vintage detail and a couture detail, so that doesn't really indicate age, though it does indicate quality, particularly if the eye is hand-worked with thread or embroidery cotton.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447949592701882774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-87265368654979155072012-06-14T13:48:13.745-04:002012-06-14T13:48:13.745-04:00Yay! how lucky :)Yay! how lucky :)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303837420300176952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-8394244323113317082012-06-14T13:47:22.603-04:002012-06-14T13:47:22.603-04:00Thanks, girlfriend!Thanks, girlfriend!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303837420300176952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-89718527664754685862012-06-14T13:46:52.352-04:002012-06-14T13:46:52.352-04:00You found it! You're a thrift store finds dete...You found it! You're a thrift store finds detective!! Thanks for sharing your brand knowldege with me. :)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303837420300176952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-18398053301420820872012-06-14T12:09:48.224-04:002012-06-14T12:09:48.224-04:00Can I also just add that your header is ADORABLE? ...Can I also just add that your header is ADORABLE? I normally subscribe to blogs and peruse them in my Google Reader, so I miss out on that. I'm glad I accidentally clicked through this time.Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649969721712950850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-475315004327642682012-06-14T12:01:29.796-04:002012-06-14T12:01:29.796-04:00What a great find! The sweater definitely Milly, h...What a great find! The sweater definitely Milly, here's a pic on Polyvore: http://www.polyvore.com/milly_sweaters_knits_orange_button/thing?id=26418971<br /><br />Milly is one of my favorite RTW brands...they do the girly retro thing to perfection. I would have thought it was vintage too; it's the (admittedly sneakily vintage-looking) tag that gives it away. And the Milly fabric is fantastic too. They do the best prints!! I'm excited to see your dress made up with it.Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649969721712950850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-34451119587050622542012-06-14T10:00:35.096-04:002012-06-14T10:00:35.096-04:00Yeah, I am no help to you on the vintage-spotting ...Yeah, I am no help to you on the vintage-spotting level, but that sweater is AMAZING.Lenora Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151736264049214634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-80727657352248457642012-06-14T08:49:26.795-04:002012-06-14T08:49:26.795-04:00Gorgeous! I love this color! I don't know to...Gorgeous! I love this color! I don't know too much about dating vintage, either, but this really is a cool sweater!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-26159093803170878942012-06-14T08:30:39.585-04:002012-06-14T08:30:39.585-04:00I think you found yourself a $300 Milly sweater yo...I think you found yourself a $300 Milly sweater you lucky girl.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05067738773654684701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938936179596176735.post-13612031009749593972012-06-14T08:25:50.504-04:002012-06-14T08:25:50.504-04:00Wow! What an intriguing find! I've never reall...Wow! What an intriguing find! I've never really done the research on vintage. Regardless of whether its vintage or not - its still a pretty sweet find, and definitely has a 70's does 40's thing going on. The color is really out of this world!sallie oleta barbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184217699471081340noreply@blogger.com