Here’s another of the many great gowns that have arrived in the store this week. This one is a 1950’s chiffon with sporty looking graphic velvet stripes. Wear with Cinderella’s glass slippers or pink Chuck Taylors.
Author: Petrune Vintage
Gowns gowns gowns
1940-1950, Beautiful Things
1940’s teal blue satin gown. The draped bow on the hip adds a touch of movie star glamour. We can see this on a torch singer, a debutant, or a really cool girl who just likes to dress up to go to the grocery store.
Apple Harvest Festival
1990-present, Special Events, Windows
We did a “William Tell” window for the Apple Harvest Festival on the Ithaca Commons this past weekend. What a wonderful event. Local farmers bring all kinds of exotic apples, grapes, pumpkins etc, artisans display crafts, Brotchen Cafe serves unbelievable apple strudel, and thousands of people have a really good time.
New in shop
1990-present, Beautiful Things, StyleFelt flower pins, and “Lolita” heart shaped sunglasses, plus, lots of new hand-made items.
Sufferjets “Women in movement” Art Show
Art ShowIthaca’s roller derby team, the Sufferjets, are hosting a juried art exhibition titled “Women in Movement,” in the gallery upstairs at Petrune. The show opens Friday, Sept. 4, and will run until Oct. 15, 2009. Come check out this terrific exhibition. Visit on Gallery Night, 6:00-8:00, October 10, to meet artists and skaters.
Gordon’s dress
Made by Petrune, StyleHere is another dress from our new clothing line. This one was made by Gordon, using a 1940’s pattern.
Blue and white print cotton dress made by Gordon using 1940’s vintage pattern.
Petrune debut
Made by Petrune
This lovely black and white number marks the debut of our very own, Petrune-made fashion line. That’s right, made with our very own hands, in our very own store. Keep your eye out for more locally made, one-of-a-kind pieces like this one.
*Note: This dress sold moments after taking this picture, so you gotta be quick!
The season of sales!
SaleCome celebrate the thaw with 25% off all vintage items! That includes all dresses, skirts, blouses, sweaters, pants…even our new Seychelles shoes and boots. So get in here and welcome spring with some new duds from Petrune!
Comet skateboard show
Art ShowLocal skateboard company Comet Skateboards has commissioned two dozen artists to use the board as a canvas for self-expression. Come check out the opening party and a their new video “Let’s Come Back” this Thursday, Dec. 11, at Petrune, from 5:00-8:00. Live music by “Sophistafunk,” and waffles from “Funk and Waffles.” After-party TBA!
Photography exhibition
Art Show
“Space for Rent,” an exhibition of photography by Ithaca College photography students will be showing in our upstairs gallery.
There are two parties for this show. One Dec. 4, from 6-8pm, and one on Dec.5, from 5-8 pm. The show will be up all week, so come check it out!