ARTISANAL VINTAGE FABRICS

Reimagined for Modern Wear

Delphia marries an appreciation for art with the history of textiles and garment-making.

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Blouse - 1960s Organza and German Mother of Pearl Blouse - 1960s Organza and German Mother of Pearl
Blouse - 1960s Organza and German Mother of Pearl
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Blouse - 1940s Rayon 

FABRIC ORIGIN —
1940s post-war Rayon jersey in a turquoise floral print. Feels like silk jersey.

BUTTONS —
1920s/30s 'Ultra Kraft' blue-dyed mother of pearl buttons from an old button factory called B. Schwanda and Son Ocean Pearl Button Factory in Southern New England. In the 1960s the company went bankrupt due to the popularity of cheap, plastic buttons. Prior to that, its pearl would have been harvested from American waters.

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This elegant tank has an unusual structural horse-hair reinforced hem that stands away from the body with gentle, flowing curves. Flouncy but elevated, artisanal fabrics for modern wear. #historicalfabric #historicalclothing #artisanalfabric #artis
This 1930s cloth came from a French haberdashery. It’s soft handle and ruffled finishes make it perfect for summer wardrobes with jeans and sandals. Curated from fashion history. #vintagestyleinspo #vintagestyle #vintagefashion #historicalfas
The history of this item is readily apparent— the ‘Toile Metis’ maker’s mark is visible on the front and back of the hem of the shirt. A beautiful and special finish to a simple but feminine piece. Fabrics with a story. #hi
French 1930s linen mixed with vintage chambray denim give us this babydoll top of dreams. Effortless and chic. Created for the modern wardrobe. #historicalfabric #historicalclothing #artisanalfabric #artisanalclothing #vintagefabrics #vintagefabric
Worn with anything to smarten up your outfit and look effortlessly chic. This incredible silk drapes around the figure gracefully, becoming a luxurious addition to any wardrobe. Rare and remarkable. #historicalfabric #historicalclothing #artisanalf
The red cloth is dotted with dainty blooms, and a beautiful sheen finish. The French mother of pearl buttons add an elevated finish that highlights the cloth in just the right way. Curated from fashion history. #vintagestyleinspo #vintagestyle #vin
Nothing quite like a classic button down, especially in this gorgeous Korean silk. The cloth came with it's original certificate of authenticity, making this historic gem even more special. A fabric with a story. #70s #1970s #70sfashion #70sstyle #
These American mother of pearl buttons are circa 1920, and shaped like the man-in-the-moon for a fun, historic twist. They set off against the black rayon jersey exquisitely, elevating this lunar piece like the night sky. Buttons with a story. #his
Inspired by the 70s femme fatale, we designed this dress for daytime brunch, evening cocktails or a sunset walk on the beach. It's transitional silhouette makes it so chic yet very modern. Thoughtfully hand-crafted. #vintagestyleinspo #vintagestyle
This reversible blazer is a perfect day to night piece. The pop of yellow is just enough color to frame the face for the day, and give the wow factor in the evening. Remarkably created from artisanal materials. #historicalfabric #historicalclothing