coming soon | quintessential swim

          1980s low cut ruffle swimsuit | 1960s short bottom swimsuit (sold!)

cut out linen

A beautiful 1960s dress SOLD! part of tomorrow's collection. The slip choices are endless; what's better, it's a larger size and easily altered so that someone can have it perfectly contoured to their body shape. Available 4/23!

accessories preview | 4/23 update

Coming Soon || Monday, April 23rd

vintage white leather huarache flats/size 10 SOLD!

vintage Maud Frizon ankle tie pumps/size 7 SOLD!

vintage Esprit two-tone brogues/size 8 SOLD!

1960s Miriam Haskell tear drop jewelry set SOLD!

1930s seed bead wedding purse SOLD!

1960s enamel chain charm necklace

POP UP SHOP | 4/28 & 4/29

What: Allen Company Pop Up Shop

Where: theBanquet in Brooklyn; NY

When: Saturday April 28th & Sunday April 29th

New Arrivals || April 16th stock preview

The store will be updated with 30+ vintage items tomorrow at 8:00 A.M eastern standard time! Floral silk dresses, lace dresses, wool sweaters, coats and accessories. If you need any information about sizing/price please message me through my Etsy store.

accessory preview | april 16th update

Accessory Preview: Accessories coming to the store on Monday, April 16th! 1. 1990s suede olive boots; (size 8) SOLD! 2. 1980s open heel mesh oxfords; (size 8½) SOLD! 3. 1980s victorian reptile oxford heels; (size 6) 4. 1960s green alligator pumps; (size 8½) 5. 1970s shell necklace SOLD! 6. 1980s leather rose satchel purse. SOLD!

three (I mean two) trench coats

Three trench coats SOLD! were coming to the store (on April 16th), but #3 has already found itself into my coat closet instead of at Allen Company. Oh well!

linen two ways

Two pairs of black 100% linen shorts SOLD! are coming to the store next week, but they couldn't be more contrary! The first pair is made of a rough, wide woven linen and have a slim fitting silhouette. The second pair are made from a silk-like finely woven linen and have a full and flouncy hip. Available Monday, April 9th!

restoration: 1920s lace & chiffon dress

This romantic 1920s lace & chiffon dress will be available in today's update, but needed a little reconstruction first. Four silk bows sit on the skirt, but one was riddled with tears and needed to be replaced. Unfortunately I neglected to take a before photo (I always forget!)

The three surviving bows were free form-hand stitched which makes them easier to replicate and gives the dress quite a charming feel. 

First I constructed a bow from some matching silk-chiffon fabric and then ironed it into that "perfect antique bow shape."

Pinned into place (somewhat similar to the original, but a little different to hid some of the holes that caused the need for it's replacement).

Hand stitched and secured. Dare I say I did a better job than the person who had done the others (?!)

Ironed to flatten and finish. Yes, I will say it does look better than the rest :)

And complete! You can see the rest of this dress when it becomes available in the store at 12 noon (est)!