1970's Blue Pin-Stripe Fletcher Jones Suit

This has just been posted in the Fancy Pants Vintage ebay store - a great piece from the original Fletcher Jones.

Totally 80's Outfit

We put together quite a few outfits over time for parties, events and even film and television shoots. Here's one of hopefully a few that we will document - something for an Eighties Event/Party.

As new (deadstock) 80's faded blue wash Levi's 811 denim jeans.

Navy sports tank top overlayed with gold cropped mesh sports tee.

Original 80's red & blue Reebok training jacket. 

Oversized red retro sunglasses by Reality.

Fair Isle Vest

We've finally picked up a classic Fair Isle style knitted vest with great 'wood look' buttons. Very hard to find these days. Made in Hong Kong so 70's era but great for a 1920's, 30's and 40's look. White collarless shirt, braces, flat cap...and you are away!

Belts

A couple of the belts that have been added to the bundle available at Fancy Pants. These are solid hide - look great and look even better when weathered and last for years (so you only need to buy one!). We are always looking to add more to stock but they move pretty quickly. A few of these can be spotted in the ebay store as well.

Cool Vintage Kids' Stuff

We've popped a few kid-sized items on the racks at Fancy Pants to test the water. Mostly new/old stock with original tags still attached. Here are a few photo's and you can see more detail (and buy some as well) in the Childrens category of the Fancy Pants Ebay Store.

60's and 70's Party Dresses

We are starting to post a few 60's and 70's polyester party frocks in the ebay store ready for those summer events coming up. We've noticed a lot of 70's theme parties lately so a nice bright poly frock or shirt might be all you need to get noticed. There sure be more being listed in the weeks ahead or feel free to email if you are looking for something special!

70's Safari Suit

Just arrived - a great 2-piece 70's era safari suit - getting very hard to find these days.

Ringo!

Very nice Australian made white cotton t-shirt with embroidered 'Ringo'! Official Beatles merchandise. Still with original tag (1980's?).

Fancy Pants Winter Sale

It's been about 6 months since our regular Birthday Garage Sale so we figured it was time for a "Depths Of Winter" sale just so the colder months don't feel left out.

This weekend only (Sat 13th & Sun 14th of August). There's plenty of stuff marked down but there will be 20% off all full priced clothing as well. Hope to see you here!

Our Ebay Store

Just posting a link to the Fancy Pants of St Kilda ebay store where we are starting to post a lot of our items. We'll be trying to add to the inventory here every day but please contact us any time if there is something special you are looking for. You are also welcome to join our mailing list where we will keep you up to date with new arrivals, any news, or let you know when that special item you were looking for has arrived.

You can also visit and "like" our Facebook page as well!

Travellers 3-Piece Wool Blend Suit

This has just been listed in our ebay store - thought I would add the pictures here as well. Suitable for a tall guy. Size 42 jacket (approximately). Full details at the ebay store.

The Rolling Stones 1981 USA Tour

The 1981 USA tour by The Rolling Stones was the highest grossing tour event that year although originally Mick Jagger was reluctant to tour at all. Interestingly, the band played a 'low-key' warm up in Massachussets billed as Little Boy Blue and the Cockroaches. The L.A. Coliseum show featured on this fantastic vintage concert jersey t-shirt included a little known artist on the bill - Prince - who (according to Wikipedia) was booed from the stage after only two songs. Versions of this t-shirt appear regularly in vintage collections and feature in quite a few publications about vintage rock t-shirts. Each individual city & venue was printed on the back of the shirt and sold at the appropriate location. An added bonus is an actual 1981 tour program!

Black 60's Suit with Brocade & Ruffled Tuxedo Shirt

Just arrived! This fabulous 2-piece wool (or wool mix) 60's era suit featuring wonderful brocade trim on the jacket and trousers. The jacket fits a size 40 (approx.) and the trousers are a generous 35" waist (can be adjusted) with 31" inside leg (plenty of extra in the hem). The shirt is a vivid blue 70's era poly/cotton with black trim ruffle & cuffs.

80's Suit & 70's Floral

Vintage 1980's grey flecked wool-blend 2-piece suit. Candy stripe poly/cotton dress shirt & red polyester tie.

Original 1970's floral 2-piece velvet skirt & jacket set.

Blue Patterned del Monti Suit

A great looking patterned blue wool blend 2-piece suit from the late 70's by del Monti. Great for the bigger guy. 44 jacket and fits a 38" waist (can be taken in).

Aurora Cinema Opens this Thursday!

Much excitement in Fitzroy St as the old George Cinema finally reopens as the new Aurora - this Thursday, March 10th!!

Think About Your T-shirt!!

Thought I should reprint a quote from Australian Fashion Journal from last year. The article was actually describing how fashion labels manage to churn out so many lines EVERY YEAR in the mad scramble to grab as many sales with cheap garments feeding the public's desire to have more things, more often & for less. It got me to thinking what the real cost is of your chain store t-shirt. Think about this & maybe glance inside and take a look at the label next time.

"Fashion houses now offer up to 18 lines a year to feed our addicition for fast, affordable fashion. But this means that factory workers are often exploited; forced to work below the minimum wage, for up to 15 hours without a break and without job security. These workers usually can't even afford to purchase the clothes they sew.

Cheap clothes are also damaging to the environment - the pesticides used to grow the crops are harmful to the soil they are grown in and the water sources around them. Clothing company Seasalt estimates that almost 8,000 chemicals are used in the making of one cotton shirt."

Another link here to greenchoices.org with some more thoughts and ideas.

Nardis of Dallas

Wonderfully simple brown cotton 40's era shirt/wiggle dress by Nardis of Dallas.

Link to the Nardis of Dallas trademark application
 

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