MAKE A MEME View Large Image There is just something about them that stands out, and in fact I can often tell a Valisere just by the superior feel to the fabric. Who would know that the Valisere brand actually dates all the way back to 1913, whilst their first slips ...
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Keywords: All vintage slips I encounter that were made in France are of made to high standards and delightfully feminine designs, but I am always pleased to get slips made by Valisère. There is just something about them that stands out, and in fact I can often tell a Valisere just by the superior feel to the fabric. Who would know that the Valisere brand actually dates all the way back to 1913, whilst their first slips were made in 1919. From then on, this little company based in southeastern France went from strength to strength, until WWII when materials were in short supply. Somehow though, even through those dark days, work carried on. 1946 saw the introduction of Nylon. This fabulous new fabric allowed Valisere to create ever more adorably feminine creations. Throughout the 1950′s, the company rapidly expanded up until the mid-1970′s – at which point they had no less than 9 factories in France! Sadly for Valisere, that was the highpoint of their history and afterwards went into financial decline. In 1991, Valisere was bought out by Triumph International and the name lives on to this day as an online retailer. DreamDate Vintage are proud to supply, when we can, adorably sweet Valisere slips from what I consider to be their most creative period – the 1950′s and early 60′s. Keep dropping by my shops – you may get lucky!
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