The Rarity of Polaroids

Almost everyone is fascinated with Polaroid cameras. People enjoy tangible objects more than just seeing them digitally. It is because there is a sense of connection to the instant photos that Polaroids produce, as it begins to develop by itself in your hand that very moment you take a photo. The physical image is ready instantly for the individual to enjoy immediately. Vintage lovers tend to adore Polaroids simply because they are retro, vintage, and rare to find or use anymore. Film and history lovers love Polaroids as well because it is a tangible piece of history! 

Photography Available at Your Fingertips 

In today's modern times, there is a demand for instant gratification. For modern digital cameras, the photos typically need to get edited and printed, which takes a bit of time. Polaroids were introduced in the late 1940s. While our digital technology has enhanced so much since then, it simply takes longer for photos to be ready. When one uses a Polaroid, the photo is ready instantly. This is why instant film is still a phenomenon to this day. 

Rising Popularity of Polaroid Cameras 

In 1948, the first Polaroid Land Model 95 camera was created. Little did the world know how popular this was going to become. Polaroid did not manufacture nearly enough copies of the first camera, as they severely underestimated the demand from consumers. The entire supply sold out in one day! 

Polaroid and Edwin Land continued to move forward and improve instant photography ideas. Multiple different types of film became available, some of which have features containing ways to expose, develop, and fix a photograph for efficiently. Inside a Polaroid camera contains multiple color layers that are light sensitive. Specific chemical reactions to the photo occur when exposed to light. Those light sensitive layers are squeezed together with a bottom base layer of black and four more layers on top. Those additional top layers hold the photo together and distinguishes it from any other photo. It is how you know a photo is a Polaroid photo. 

A Long History 

Have you ever thought about the history of a fashion product? As in, the evolution of it and how it transitioned to the way it is styled today? Typically, trends come and go. But the scarf trend has not gone away and has been around since B.C. times. That goes all the way back to queen Nefertiti wearing a finely woven scarf topped by a conical headdress in 1350 B.C.! People used fashion as a way to show their class during those times. 

More Than Just a Cloth 

Scarves were not always worn as a fashion statement. Emperor Nero was rarely seen in public without his around his neck in 60 A.D. It was called his sudarium (or sweat cloth). This was practical and it showed his class, being multi-functional. There was some evolution going on with the scarf due to this. The scarf is now being seen as multi-functional. 

Scarf Evolution 

Skipping forward many years later, people begin making and selling their own scarves. With more people populating the planet, that equates to businesses beginning. As we continue to include the scarf in fashion businesses in time, the scarf evolves a bit. It became a product people usually only wore in the winter to keep warm. Years pass, then it became something you can wear for anything, such as a headdress, headband, belt, bracelet, even a top, and so on. 

A Multi-Functional Fashion Product 

The scarf quickly became an even larger trend everybody wanted in on. Fashion retailers everywhere started buying and selling more scarves. The best part about scarves is that they are multi-functional in fashion and multi-functional for functional purposes. Today, you can find them all year around for this exact reason. 

A popular fashion accessory from the 1920s to the early 1940s, bangles are often made from unusual materials and have interesting features. They gained popularity again in the 70s & 80s.

There are all kinds of bangles. Plastic bangles. Wooden bangles. Bamboo bangles. Metal bangles. Fabric bangles. Crystal bangles. Rhinestone bangles. The list goes on. What is your favorite material?  

Stylish Bakelite bangles are highly sought-after _ particularly when hand carved or decorated with polka dots or zigzags_ as are early Lucite bangles in desirable period colors.

We collect and love bangles of all styles, sizes, colors, materials. They are an easy jewelry piece to wear and instantly upgrade your look.

Solo or stacked up, have fun wearing them!

She follows her heart!

She follows the stars!

She is our muse! 

She wears what she loves, everyday!

The Beginning

Italian designer Pierre Cardin is a prominently well known and admired man. He has always been passionate for design. Initially, he began studying architecture as a young man. This was only a brief amount of time compared to what he accomplished after. Pierre joined the house of Paquin in 1945 to establish his career in fashion design. Due to this, Pierre was given more opportunities to elevate his career further. He was given the opportunity to work with Christian Berard and Jean Cocteau. This was work on the film La Belle et la bete in 1946. Cardin then worked for Christian Dior briefly before going out on his own. 

Rising Designer 

While working at Dior, Cardin designed lots of different products. He designed women's coats and suits in 1946 - 1949. His unusual inspirations and intuition frequently made him a trendsetting and fashion design leader. He soon expanded to both men and women's wear to investigate all aspects of modern fashion. 

Cardin has made a name for himself and when fashion followers hear his name, they instantly know there are some interesting fashions to follow. In the 1960s, advances in technology and fabric production/manipulation became more innovative. As it progressed, so did Cardin's designs. He was fascinated in space exploration. Thus, he designed a Space Age or Cosmocorps collection in 1964. These designs were meant to skim the body for both men and women. The resemblance they have to uniforms is uncanny. Yet, he made these garments fashionable. 

The Business Side

There is much more than just the design aspect to fashion. The business side is one of them. While working under Dior, Cardin got hands on experience with it and learned much about it. Cardin now needed to utilize those skills for his own company. He wanted to find ways to globally expand his company. He was successful in this and expanded towards the Japanese market with enthusiasm. At his peak of expansion in 1969, Cardin had nearly 200 factories all over the world! 

Influential Designer 

Cardin became so well known, other designers got their influence from him. In the 21st century, he included a wide range of products to sell, such as accessories and handbags. However, Cardin realized he needed a logo. It's difficult to brand products without them. This is important so consumers know which brand to come back to. 

Successful Designer 

Some criticize Cardin for his amount of overexposure. Mostly due to the accelerated rate of expansion of his product lines before the 21st century began. Cardin, however, was known and identified by the public as a designer with high quality and high standards. He stood out so much more than other designs. His inclusion of modern day business aided his career immensely in the fashion world. This made him an incredibly successful and wealthy man.