BIG MAMA in the sky !

No, Olivia haven't found a boyfriend!
Let's just talk about Miss FLO…queen of the aviator cool style!

Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes (July 22, 1901 – March 30, 1975) was a pioneer aviator, the founder of the first test pilots union and the owner of the Happy Bottom Riding Club, a bar and restaurant. She broke Amelia Earhart's air speed record in 1930. She was a member of the Ninety-Nines, and raced in the Women's Air Derby.
Pancho had extensive connections in Hollywood. Her early close friend George Hurrell later would become the legendary head of the portrait department of MGM Studios.
On her land, Pancho Barnes built the Happy Bottom Riding Club, also known as the Rancho Oro Verde Fly-Inn Dude Ranch, a dude ranch and restaurant which catered to airm en at the nearby airfield and her friends from Hollywood. Pancho became very close friends with many of the early test pilots, including Chuck Yeager, General Jimmy Doolittle, and Buzz Aldrin. Pancho's ranch became famous for the parties and high-flying lifestyle of all the guests.
Pancho was scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Antelope Valley Aero Museum's annual "Barnstormers Reunion" on April 5, 1975. She died few days after in her ranch at the age of 74.  Her son requested special permission from the United States Air Force to spread her ashes over the site of the 'Happy Bottom Riding Club.' Permission was granted, and her son flew his airplane over the site and her ashes came to rest.

 

1928 photo used on Florence "Pancho" pilot's license

New-york show…

The Gentlemen's Vintage Show, organized by the producers 

of the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show, will feature…

AMARCORD, ANTIQUE TEXTILE RESOURCES, BOBBY FROM BOSTON
CHERRY, CONRAGS , DAVID OWENS VINTAGE , DAYBREAK, HELLER'S CAFE INC.
JAE JARRELL GENT'S VINTAGE, LISA VICTORIA, LAWRENCE DIAMOND
MATINEE IDOL, METROPOLIS VINTAGE, PETER SCHUBERT, RONNIESCOT, 

SNAPPY GABS, STRONGARM C & S CO., THE ARCHIVES, THE WAY WE WORE  

                                                  

Any sellers informations…

Heller's Café Inc. specializes in men's vintage denim and collectible clothing.  Offering a variety of rare and unique items from the late 1800's to the 1940's with an emphasis on denim and work wear. Throughout the years, Heller's Café inc. has seen some of the rarest, most desirable collectible garments pass through their hands, including the oldest pair of brown duck Levi's and the oldest pair of Levi's 501's.  Both are now in the Levi Strauss archive collection in San Francisco. Larry McKaughan, Heller's Cafe owner, will be offering his newly released "King of Vintage No 2. A fabulous look at Larry's renowned collection.

The Way We Wore will feature classic American vintage - from collectable Hawaiian shirts of the 40's and 50's to beautifully tailored suits from the 40's to the 60's.  Interesting workwear, outerwear and California casual leisure wear will also be included along with miscellaneous accessories.  The Way We Wore offers design and creative services and has an extensive selection of swatches; woven and print that are ideal for men's fashion design. 

Cherry Vintage will bring a collection of vintage japanese designer wear (kansai, yohji, issey, and comme des garcons) as well as a collection of vintage 60's and 70's surf wear and rock n roll stage wear, turn of the century finer wear, street wear from the 50's thru the 80's.

Strongarm C&S Co. has sold men's vintage utility wear for over 15 years. Based in NYC, they focus on men's work, military, athletic and outdoor wear from the 1890s to 1950s, They also will be offering 20th Century dress clothing.

Gentlemen's Vintage Show will be held at the Prince George Ballroom, at 15 E ast 27th Street, NYC, a landmark building in Manhattan's Madison Square North historic area on November 4 & 5, 2011, Friday, 1pm to 8pm and Saturday, November 5, 11am to 6pm.  Admission $10. 

Thanks Matt…

Regretting things (part 10)…

Great two tone late 30's - 40's work jacket, black leather and olive canvas quitted my dressing room last month. Incredible large round fur collar, back belt and mouton lining… Lots of similar points with Army model in fabrics and accessories… Probably made with "B10" material… Jacket was sent to USA… NEW-YORK DOCKS…  Bye bye old friend…

Last finds…(part 2)

in flea markets…

Great lot of 30's-40's deadstock ties (x18) in original box, found in Graulhet, South of France in october… (Probably in Private FCC Sale soon…)

Nice 20's glass collar buttons, found in Paris, in october…

Nice 30's ceramic "good luck" swallow… Older than usual "Vallauris" models made in the 50's. Found in Toulouse, South of France in october…