I had the pleasure of attending this fabulous Gala event last night, celebrating 20 years of fabulous pinup fashion in Toronto!
Read all about what these delightful ladies behind Doll Factory by Damzels is all about :)
Originally posted on The Vintage Inn:
-Repost from Toronto Vintage Society-
DAMZELS have been helping Toronto celebrate our inner Pin Up girl for 20 Years!
The Damzels Themselves!
That is 20 years of designing and procuring women’s clothing for alt/vintage/pin up/rockabilly/repro scene. Not only has their presence helped to solidify a place for us in Toronto, but they have given back to their alt/cult community time and time again.
Brief History (more info in the interview below)
Damzels in this Dress; designed by Kelly Freeman and Rory Lindo, were a vintage/rock n roll inspired dress label that before opening retail stores in Leslieville and Roncesvalles (popular neighbourhoods in Toronto), sold their dress brand wholesale to boutiques. Their dresses were sold across Canada, the US, and internationally. The Damzel collections have been shown during Toronto Fashion Week, featured on Fashion Television, Canada’s Next Top Model and even Much Music (Canadian Version of MTV).
Damzels – past and present!
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