Famous Sling Cocktail and strapless dress have same exotic origin
Susan De Tresor (above) will be offering haute couture gowns from 1940s fit and flare faux sarong styles to 1980s beaded Halstons at the upcoming Vintage Clothing & Textile Show slated for October 30th at the Pickwick Gardens in Burbank.
At a recent Caskey-Lees Textile Show, she offered a heavily-beaded 1960s paisley evening gown designed by Doris Geddes for $500.
The circa 1968 dress with wide sleeves originated in Singapore. Geddes boutique was located in the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. There are even photos of Elizabeth Taylor wearing a Geddes strapless gown in Singapore in 1957.
The Raffles Hotel was not only famous for housing Geddes’ couture collection. It was also the site of the invention of a very important drink concoction: the Singapore Sling. The cocktail was invented by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon between 1910 and 1915.
Susan’s business, Tresor de Vintage, specializes in vintage designer apparel. This includes vintage dresses, cocktail dresses and evening gowns, a huge collection of beaded shells and vintage sweaters, suits, separates and lingerie. Just in time for the cooler winter weather, they also carry an array of wool and cashmere coats, as well as fur capelets, stoles, vintage jackets and coats.
The Vintage Clothing & Textile Show
now in its 28th year, features 65 exhibitors.
General admission is $7, and early buying is $20. Show hours are from 9-3. Early buying is at 8:00 a.m. Parking is free. The Pickwick Gardens are located at 1001 Riverside Drive in Burbank. Call (310) 455-2886 for more information.
Photo: Netanya Caskey
producer
