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eRL’s URLs
The eVintage Resource Library
eRL’s URLs is a Vintage Fashion Web Directory that offers links to all things vintage & retro including vintage by decade, designers & labels, care & conservation for vintage clothing, vintage shows, and various tools to help you identify or recreate your own vintage style.
eRL’s URLs is managed and compiled by eVintage editor glamoursurf
If you have an informational site that would add to the resource links on eRL please send us the link.
Quick Links
- Fashion Designers & Labels
- Vintage Fashion Decade By Decade
- Fabric Care & Identification
- Glossaries
- Find Your Fit
- Lingerie & Underwear
- Jewelry
- Handbags, Purses & Luggage
- Bridal
- Millinery Information
- Shoes
- Cultural Fashion
- Uniforms & Military
- Vintage Denim & Leather
- Vintage Ties
- Vintage Sewing, Knitting
- Vintage Patterns
- Conservation & Care Of Vintage Clothing
- Display & Storage Solutions
- Vintage Clothing Auction Houses
- Auctions, Estate Sales & Thrift Shops
- Tools You Can Use
- Tips & Tidbits
- Retro Imagery & Clip Art
- Pin-Ups
- Shows, Events & Music
- Vintage Chat
- Informational Sites & Blogs
History of Fashion Designers
A-Z of 20th Century Fashion Designers
Searchable database of Fashion Designer Bio’s
Fashion Encyclopedia
Searchable Fashion Photography by Designer Style or Season
Fashion Showroom
Large Collection of Vintage Label Images Complete with Biographies and Company Histories
Vintage Fashion Guild Label Resource
Large Fashion Database and Photo Archive
First View
Smithsonian Costume Collection
Womens Dress Collection
Evolution of 20th Century Fashion
Columbia Fashion Study
Kyoto Costume Institute Collection-Western Costumes 18th Century - Today
KCI
1960’s Fashion Designers Biographies
1960’s Designers
Italian Fashion Timeline
Dolce Vita
Search Thousands of Company Histories
Company History
Clothing Labels - Union Labels
Union Lables
Vintage Fashion Decade by Decade
The University of Virginia Collection of Historical Dress
Historical Dress Collection
Vintage Fashion & Costume History
The Costume Gallery
Period Costume - Middle ages thru 20th Century
La Couturiere Parisienne
The History of Fashion 1900-1990
VintageBlues
19th Century On-Line
The Victorian Era
History of Modern Fashion and Couture
Beverly Birks Vintage Haute Couture
Fashion History, Costume History, Clothing, Fashions, Social History & Trends
Fashion-Era
Vintage trends & style from 1900 - 1970
Fashion Time Warp
Historic Antique & Collectible Fashions
The Vintage Connection
Womens Fashion History 20’s through the 40’s
Womens Fashion History
The Fifties Web - Your Retro 50s, 60s and 70s Source
Fashion of the 50’s
Source to all things 60’s
Sixties City
Clothing Styles That Were Popular During the Seventies
Clothes of the 70’s
Clothing Styles That Were Popular During the Eighties
Clothes of the 80’s
Clothing Styles That Were Popular During the Nineties
Clothes of the 90’s
History of MensWear 1800 - Present
Costume Gallery
Vintage Children’s Fashion from 18th Century to 1940
Centuries of Childhood
Girl Scouts Uniform History
Girl Scouts
Everything you wanted to know about washing and dry cleaning
Fabric Care
Almost everything you own can be handwashed if you know how
Handwashing 101
Comprehensive Textile Dictionary
Textile Dictionary
Identifying Fabrics & Fibers: Details & Burn Tests
Characteristics & Burn Tests
Fiber Burn Test will help in the identification of certain fibers
DITZY PRINTS Fiber Burn Chart
Fiber Identification chart ~ Beyond the Burn Test
Rebecca’s Pocket
Fabric Reference & Fabric Book Resource
Fabrics.net
Need to ID that certain Tartan Plaid?
The Tartan Finder
Comprehensive Lace Identification
The Lace Fairy
Dye History from 2600 BC to the 20th Century
Dye History
Dictionary of Fabric Terms
WWD Fabric Dictionary
Comprehensive Fabric Dictionary
All-About-Fabric
Fabric & Cloth Definitions & Descriptions
Phrontistery
Glossaries
An A_Z Guide to Fashion
RL Style Guide
Vintage & Vintage Style Fashion Glossary
Fashion Glossary
Comprehensive Fabric Skins & Styles Glossary
BB Glossary
Silhouettes, Necklines, Sleeves Waistline and Fabric Glossary
JM Glossary
Glossary Definitions of Fashion
Stylopedia
Clothing & Accessories Sizing Information
Measuring Charts
International Size Conversion Calculator
On-Line Conversion
Comprehensive sizing charts for men women & children
Find your Fit
How to Measure a Men’s Jacket
AskAndy
Find your Perfect Stocking Size
Stockingirl
International Shoe Size Conversion Charts
Global Shoe Size Conversion Charts
Lingerie, Underwear & Swimwear
The History of Unmentionables 1700 - 1970
Antique Corset
A guided tour through the last 250 years of corsetry and undersupports
Antique Corset Gallery
Resource for Collectors of Period Costume
Corsets & Crinolines
A Guide to Vintage Vanity Fair Lingerie
Vanity Fair
Vintage Olga nightgowns with photos and style numbers.
Vintage Olga
Vintage Stocking Glossary of Terms
Vintage Stocking
Find your Perfect Stocking Size
Stockingirl
eMuseum focused on Men’s Underwear and Briefs ~ including Glossary Ads & Packaging too!
Vintage Skivvies
Jantzen Diving Girl & Logo Evolution
Jantzen Diving Girl
Dating and Testing Plastic, Bakelite, Celluloid & Lucite
Fantastic Plastic
Costume Jewelry History, Identifying Designer Marks & Signatures
Researching Costume Jewelry
Costume Jewelry Marks, Makers & Dates
Morning Glory
Wonderful Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry & Stones
All About Jewels
Jewelry Designers & Companies
Jewelry Designers
Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers Marks
Silver Hallmarks
Country Hallmarks of Silver
Silver Standards of the World
Exhaustive list of Jewelry Links & Information
JunkYard Jeweler
Costume Jewelry Cleaning & Repair Tips
Cleaning Costume Jewelry
Jewelry Forum & Discussion
Jewelry Discuss
Handbag Glossary and word search on Purse Identification, Styles and Labels
The Carrum Saccus
Handbag Styles & Shapes Identifiaction
Handbags
Restoration Tips for Vintage Luggage
Travel Chic
Learn about Identification of Fake Handbags
I Hate Counterfeit Bags
Glossary of wedding gown styles, silhouettes, trains and skirt lengths
Bridal Underground
Terms to know before you shop for your wedding day accessories
Glossary of Bridal Terminology
Historical Bridal Museum recalls the romance of the Victorian Era
Victorian Bridal Museum
Vintage Wedding Photographs
Photography of Weddings
Millinery Dictionary
Millinery Info
Hat Glossary of Terms
Hat Glossary
Hat Shapers Hat Dictionary
Hat Dictionary
History of Hats & Headwear
Hat History
Glamour footwear and the History of Shoes
The History of Shoes
Dial-A-Decade In Shoes
Soul Mates- The Century in Shoes
Spring-o-lators, High Heels & Other Bad Girl Shoes
Spring-o-lators
Virtual Shoe Museum
International Shoe Icons
North America’s Unique Shoe Museum
Bata Shoe Museum
Shoe Styles & Glossary
Kristopher Dukes
Ultimate On-Line Sneaker Resource
Crooked Tongues
Glossary of Terms for Athletic Shoes & Sneakers
Charlies Sneaker
International Shoe Size Conversion Charts
Global Shoe Size Conversion Charts
Japanese Kimono
Kimono, Kimono
Kimono History & Styles
J P Net Kimono
History of Hawaiian Shirts & Hawaiian Clothing
Aloha Funwear
Vintage Flight Jackets History
A-2 Flight Jackets
Pictoral History of Flight Jackets
John Chapmans Flight Jackets
Stewardress Uniform Collection
Uniform Freak
Girl Scout Historical Uniforms
Girl Scout and International Uniforms
Guide to Vintage Jeans, Levi’s, Wranglers etc
Farleys
Resource for Identifying Vintage Levi’s Labels & Styles
MilkyBitz
Vintage Motorcycle Jacket History Leather and Denim Jackets Identification
Vintage Leather & Denim
Levi’s Timeline, Collectors Info & Archives
Levi Strauss Heritage
Dating vintage LEE, Levi’s, Wrangler, Champion
Redcloud
An Illustrated History of the Necktie from 221BC China to the Present
ABC Neckties
Lots of pics of Vintage Ties, Labels, Ads & more–and A Great List of Links
KNOT (Kollectors of Nasty Old Ties)
Nice site covers Patterns, Buying Tips, How to Tie Ties, Care for Silk Ties
Necktie Aficionado
Dr. Ronald P. Spark’s personal site. Collector and author of “Fit to Be Tied”
Wild Neckties
Instructional Patterns, Alterations, Re-creations & Sewing Tips
Sense & Sensibility
Informational Sewing Machine History & Dating
ISMACS International
Source for recreating Vintage Fashions
Vintage Sewing
Vintage Reproduction & Retro Themed Fabrics
RetroDepot
20 Way’s to Improve Your Sewing
Taunton.com
Learn a Technique to recreate your favorite bra style
BraBra-vado
Make Your Own Dress Form!
Threads
Instructions and photos for a multitude of Knitting stitch patterns
Knitting Stitch Library
Extraordinary Vintage Reproduction Patterns
EvaDress
Clothing Patterns with an Old Fashioned Appeal
Sense & Sensibility
Patterns from the Past
Old Patterns
Vintage Patterns from the 1900’s through 1959
Decades of Style Pattern Company
Comprehensive pattern dating resource
Commercial Pattern Archive
Buy or Borrow Sewing Patterns & Publications from the Past
The Vintage Pattern Lending Library
Vintage Sewing Reference Library, Inc. offers free online access to public domain sewing books
Vintage Sewing
Recreations of 16th & 17th Century Clothing
The Renaissance Tailor
Large Collection of Historical Pattern Resources
Costume Sites
Library of Costume and Costume Related Links
Costume Library Online
Conservation & Care Of Vintage Clothing
Custom Couture Cleaning and Restoration
Madame Paulette
Supplies and Archival Solutions
Gaylords
Vintage Style Mannequin Heads & Busts
Deco Eyes
Garment Racks with Muscle
Sean James
Store Display Systems & More
KC Display
Vintage Clothing Auction Houses
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company
Whitaker Auction House
Doyle New York ~ Auction of Couture, Textiles and Accessories
Doyle New York
Leslie Hindman - Chicago Auction House
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Auctions, Estate Sales & Thrift Shops
Find Auctions Anywhere by Zip code
AuctionZip
Find a Thrift shop Near You!
National Thrift Shop Directory
Searchable National Directory of Estate Sales
Estate Sales
Color Names, Definitions, Usage & Trends from 600 A.D.-1930’s
Fashion Color Database
U.S. Patent Date Calculator
Nipperhead
Find out just how old or new that garment is based on trademarks and patents.
United States Pattern & Trademark Database
Canadian Patents Database
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Research RN#’s on Clothing Labels to Help Determine Maker and Dates
RN Query
EBAY & PayPal Fee Calculator
eBCalc
Suite of EBAY Feedback tools
Toohaus
Comprehensive EBAY Tools you can Use!
GoofBay
Add Content to all your auctions in one step!
Vrane
Universal Currency Converter
Currency Conversion
Roman Numeral Translator & Date Conversion
Roman Numeral Translator
Language Translator
Translation Services
Domestic & International Postal Rates Calculator
USPS
FREE Business Cards for the cost of shipping!
VistaPrint
History of the Zipper & Other Useful Information
Zipper History
Collecting Cleaning & Identifying Buttons
Button Images
Vintage Buttons Styles & Types
Vintage Buttons
Searchable Vintage Advertisement Database
Gallery of Graphic Design
Interesting Postal Restrictions
What can’t be shipped where
Museum of Mid Century Illustration
Plan59
Video Archives of Fashion
VIDCAT
Royalty-free vintage clip art, stock photos, & illustration
TimeTunnel
Free Vintage clip art, fonts, wallpaper, photo’s & More
Tack-O-Rama
Free Retro imagery, posters, pinups etc
World Wide Retro
Funky Psychedlic retro icons, fonts, wallpaper
Psychedlic Site
Images of 19th Century Actors & Actresses
The Ringling Collection
Fashion & Beauty Vintage Advertisements
TomFolio
Hollywoods most Beautiful Actresses
Movie Maidens
MySpace Girly Graphics & Layouts
MyGirlySpace
Pin-up Art Archive
The Pin-Up Files
Viva Las Vegas Annual Rockabilly Weekend in Vegas Baby
Viva Las Vegas
Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show ~ The Ultimate Vintage showcase
Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show
Vintage Fashion Expo, San Francisco & Santa Monica, Ca.
Vintage Fashion Expo
Cats Pajama’s Productions Vintage Clothing Show & Sale
Cat’s Pajama’s
Vintage Fashion & Textile Show, Mass.
Vintage Fashion & Textile Show
Comprehensive List of Vintage Events, Shows & Lectures & Tours
Vintage Grace
Lindy Hop & Swing w/ historical info
Jitterbuzz
eVintage Runway ~ Vintage Clothing Previews
eVintage
EBAY Vintage Clothing & Accessories Board
EBAY Vintage Forums Board
Vintage Fashion Guild Public Board
VFG Vintage Chat
Fashion Trac Vintage Chat
FashionTrac
FashionDig Vintage Fashion Chat
FashionDig
Vintage Chat for Guys & Dolls
The Fedora Lounge
Jewelry Forum & Discussion
Jewelry Discuss
Be sure to visit eVintagesociety.com and sign up for our evintage blog
Vintage or Bust
Vintage Fashion Guild Blog
Vintage Fashion Guild
A celebration of all things Vintage with highlights to favorite items of the week
Hootie Couture
A Dress A Day ~ Wonderful Daily Vintage Dress Blog
A Dress A Day
The Vintage Bulletin - Blog for Vintage Shoppers & Sellers
Vintage Bulletin
A Blog Magazine focused on Vintage, DIY, Inie & Budget Style
Shes A Betty
Vintage clothing Blog for the Contemporary Woman
Zuburbia
Your source for all things Swing
Any Swing Goes
Premier Resource for online Auction News
Auction Bytes
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