Category Archives: Mystery Mondays

Mystery Monday: Chester Greenwood and His Ear Protectors

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Laura Peluso

The Town: Farmington, Maine The Inventor: Chester Greenwood The Event: The Chester Greenwood Day Parade In 1873, fifteen-year-old Chester Greenwood created a new way to keep his ears warm during the cold Maine winters: ear protectors. His idea was popular … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Laura Peluso

The holiday season is a time for parades, festivals, and celebration. And another mystery! These girls are participating in an annual parade in Maine. For what famous inventor is this parade named? What practical and stylish accessory did s/he design … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday: Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Mystery Monday will return next week on November 26. As you celebrate with friends and family this weekend, will you be dressed in your holiday best, looking as pretty as pie? Or will you be showing your support for your … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday: Elizabeth Hawes

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Laura Peluso

That’s right; this article is about Elizabeth Hawes (1903 – 1971), the fashion designer and author. TO MADELEINE VIONNET the great creator of style in France AND TO THE FUTURE DESIGNERS OF MASS-PRODUCED CLOTHES the world over …So begins Fashion … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Laura Peluso

“Too intelligent, too wilful! …Not bad taste, however!” …said one member of the press when this young American fashion designer dared to show her collection in Paris. Who is the young American designer described in this article? Think you know? … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday: Ginette Spanier, La Directrice

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Yes, this is Ginette Spanier. She was the directrice of the House of Balmain from 1947 to 1976. In her autobiography, It Isn’t All Mink, Spanier describes her job and its various trials: “…If a seam is not quite right, … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Laura Peluso

I am inspired by successful, intelligent women who work tirelessly yet always look fabulous. How do they stay si soignées? Here’s this week’s mystery:Who is this elegant woman? What was her profession? Think you know, readers? Submit your guesses below; … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday: The War Hero and His Wellingtons

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Rain boots, galoshes, wellingtons… an invention of Arthur Wellesley! According to the Victoria and Albert Museum, “Wellingtons first appeared at the time of the Napoleonic Wars, when the army became more socially visible and military costume influenced fashionable dress. Another … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday: Halston, The Hat Man

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Cloche hats, toques, doll hats, and snoods…yes, this is one of Halston’s designs! When many of us think of Halston, we think of heady perfume, sultry synthetics and Studio 54.  Most of the world remembers Halston for his designs and … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Laura Peluso

While watching the fall foliage change from greens to bright yellows and mottled reds, we’ve also sighted a fair amount of New Yorkers in colorful and patterned jackets, scarves and hats. It’s these fashionable accessories that have inspired our latest … Continue reading →

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