At home one Saturday night, settling into my sofa with remote control in hand, I come across TCM (Turner Classic Movies) channel. Intrigued by the movie’s title “Bachelor Mother”, I decide to watch it. It turns out that not only is Ginger Rogers (a famed actress who starred in many films throughout her long career) starring in the movie, but the storyline is entertaining! The movie was released in 1939, and the fashion and style were amazing! Ginger wore some of the chicest pieces that I’ve seen to-date. I’ve attached some screenshots below to give you a glance of her incredible wardrobe!!
I have always been a lover of vintage fashion and frequently shop at local vintage stores for pieces to add to my own wardrobe. I love vintage blouses, blazers, coats, costume jewelry, gloves, and hats! Not only do I like to wear these items, but I also like to see how they are constructed. So, it’s only natural that my collections are inspired by vintage fashions. I love the details, the quality (and durability), and silhouettes of fashions from the 1930s-1950s. I think it’s quite impressive how well-made clothing was back then…especially compared to the quality of the “fast fashion” of today that falls apart after one or two washes! Also, I love the pride in appearance that women had back then— always leaving the house with their hair and make-up done…and, always dressed to impress!
The primary inspiration for my upcoming Spring/Summer 2014 collection is the polished and classic style that was seen in the movie. The tailoring was impeccable and the ladies looked ultra-stylish and chic. There were lots of classic styles that had slight embellishments that provided that extra “umph”…like the oversized toggle button on one of Ginger’s pieces. It’s nice to have an added bonus to take your outfit from “blah” to fabulous, and many of Ginger’s pieces had that extra appeal.
Also, Spring is in full swing here in DC with lots of light blue skies, canary yellow flowers, and pale pink cherry blossom trees— leaving me inspired by the pretty pastel colors. The collection’s color palette was inspired by both the early signs of spring and one of the colorways of our custom fabric. The pieces will be created in high-quality cotton and cotton blend fabrics.
There’s nothing like a nice outfit to boost your mood and confidence, and Aikan is all about offering clothing that evokes this same sentiment and also flatters your curves! The lady that will be drawn to my collection is one that has an office job and a busy calendar, likes to splurge on high-quality pieces that will compliment other items in her wardrobe, and likes classic pieces that will be worn season after season! Sneak peak pictures of the upcoming collection will be on our website soon!!!
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