(above) courtesy
Otto
(below) Ian sends these mannequin photos - Click on the left and right one to enlarge
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The window of the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University on Broadway for August, 2005. Click picture
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(below) PETTIBOY:
"On one of my trips to London, I saw this window
display in Selfridges, one of our top stores, and I thought of PP. It's
supposed to be an underwater scene. Makes you want to dive in, doesn't it?!"
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JANET: "I have been looking for some taffeta for a new dress, and as I was finding it difficult, I decided to go and look in Leeds Market. It's many years since I was there last, and I was surprised to find an interesting little shop by the entrance. From the photographs, you will see why I found it interesting. Of course, I had to go in and ask for details and prices, and I'm pleased to say that there is a wide range available at reasonable cost. So for petticoat enthusiasts in Yorkshire, you know where to go." |
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Anne writes: "I saw these in a couple of shops in London. The red dress (left -- here is a perspective) was in Harrods and the skirt was in Zara. Both shops are in Knightsbridge, London. I think they're gorgeous and thought you might be interested." CLICK TO ENLARGE AND UNCROP
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Ozzie, who apparently owns a store in LA, has sent us some pictures of his
appropriately-dressed window 'ladies.'
(below) Ann Hogan writes:
"I haven't written to you before but I plucked up the courage when I saw these kind of petti-dresses in the shop window of Butler & Wilson in Chelsea, England (a retro fashion shop), and I just happened to have my camera handy. I would love to buy one but alas! they are too expensive for me. They are so unusual though, aren't they? I love the matching gold slacks and gloves too!"
Turns out Anne Hogan of the above is a GG! Tessy wants to share this email from her - nice to see her enjoying pettis so much!:
"Hi Tessy, Oh Wow! You put my photos on the Pettipond site! How
exciting!
Butler & Wilson is a fashion shop in Fulham Road, Chelsea, London. They
specialise in retro clothing especially from the 40's and 50's. There
are quite
a few shops like this in London.
"You're probably wondering about me. I'm in my late thirties and was
introduced to Pettipond by my boyfriend who was really into this
sort of thing. He loved petticoats - not to wear himself - but he loved
me to wear them for him. I dumped him some time ago but still visit your
wonderful site
every now and then. I love all the stories and the photos, especially
the Poufbunnies.
I think they are wonderful! I'd love to meet one some
day but I'm a bit shy. Maybe one day.
"I still have all my petticoats and still wear them occasionally. They
kind of make me feel all girly and sexy and other boyfriends I've had
seem to like them to. Anyway, I wish you luck with your wonderful web
site. With love from Anne Hogan." (June 2005)
From Lucy Hamilton:
"I
was amazed to see the message and photos from Ann Hogan about the shop
window in London (see above)
because I took these photos of another branch of the same shop two
months ago!"
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Lucy:
"It's not a great photo, but you may be able to use this one of the gown
in the Probably from the film, Enchanted, with Amy Adams.
A related news article:
The wardrobe in Disney's new film pulls off the cartoon-to-real
... "May constructed a metal hoop to hold up 20 layers of petticoats and ruffles, .so when she crawls out of the manhole, that dress explodes in layers in ...'"
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Lucy Hamilton writes: "I have visited another
vintage dress shop in London, which has a bouffant petticoat in the
window. Two lady customers were saying how deliciously
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Anne sends this image, which could fit the definition of 'petticoat hyperbole': "I've been on my travels again and spotted this in Harrods, London. The petticoats seem to be made entirely of paper. Quite beautiful, I think."
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(below two) Ozzie D. sends
this window display from "Flipperies" in Montreal
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CLICK TO ENLARGE BELOW
(Above) Click to enlarge
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Lacy a/k/a Damselnlace:
"Here is a pictures of the Bettie Page
Store, located in the Miracle Mile Mall at the Planet Hollywood
Casino in Las Vegas.
(This is a crop - click picture for full display)
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(below) Steve
B: "Here's a nice place to take a walk and do a little
window shopping. It's Avenida Lerdo, where all the
prom/bridal stores are,
in Juarez, Mexico, just across the border from El Paso, TX. Here's a
sampling. Note the unusual petticoat in the 5th picture.
Apparently the prices are very reasonable. Careful, though, as
they may not be Poufy-friendly."
