Petrune, It’s All Over Your Internet!

Publicity

Though we’re a vintage clothing store, we like to think that we’re pretty tech-savvy and able to sail the seas of the internet with the best of ’em. If you simply cannot get enough Petrune (we know we can’t), treat yourself! Here are some easy ways, aided by technology, that you can have Petrune in your life everyday!

Facebook – Like our page for updates on sales and events around the store. We post pictures of our favorite items in the store every day!

Tumblr – Just got one of these, and we love it so much! Follow for a more casual look at some of our favorite items, inspiration from around Ithaca, and general pretty-picture fun times.

Etsy – Some of our rarest and most beautiful items go up in the Etsy store, so that they can reach the largest audience possible. You’ll find stars there from past window displays, Downton-Abbey-worthy Victorian garb, and some truly unique antiques.

Twitter – Follow our Petrune tweets about vintage fashion and fun!

Holy Handmade, Batman!

Beautiful Things, Gift, Handmade, Ithacans

We try to be “Locavores” in every way possible. Keeping cultural and economic power within a community instead of frequenting the big-box stores is an amazing thing!

Lately, we’ve been searching out some of our favorite local artisans to bring you beautiful products made right here in upstate New York. One of out favorite local lines, One Swell Gal, flies off the shelves every time we put it out! Handmade products like hers have such an innate personal charm! Here are some other handmade accessories we are carrying right now in the store. Enjoy :).

These two necklaces are from Trumansburg artist Carissa Mann Parlato. Her line, C (Star) Studio, has beautiful artisan statement jewelry.

This necklace is by one of our favorite customers and artists, Cady Fontana. Each bird charm is totally handmade, unique, and adorable.

Super cute earrings made by local Girl Scout Troop 374. For the reasonable price of $4.00 you can support the Girl Scouts and accessorize!

Here are some lovely Belle Epock hairpins. Dressing up your hair can be fun and feathery!

Winter Wear Sale

Color, Sale, Windows

This week we are starting our Winter Wear Sale! 10%-50% off select winter styles. Both vintage and new lines in the store are marked down. Take advantage of this sale while the weather is still chilly!

Petrune Enjoys Chili Fest, is Spicy!

Beautiful Things, Ithacans, Special Events, Style

We feel that out of all the big “Commons Food Fest” extravaganzas, Chili Fest is the best. You can wear cozy furs and winter coats, everyone is gettin’ reeeal close for body warmth, and, of course, the food! If Petrune were a food, we would be spicy chili (no beans) and a sliver of light, buttery cornbread. Chili is classic, warm, comforting, and has a wonderful edge that keeps you on your toes.

This year’s Chili Fest was a blast, as always. With awesome street style and delicious chili at every turn, what more could we possibly want?

Remembering Irving Penn

1940-1950, Beautiful Things, Windows

In the early 80’s a teenage girl picked up a book of extraordinary photographs of ordinary people, and decided then and there that she wanted to be a photographer. The book was the work of Irving Penn, the famous fashion photographer for Vogue. His portraits featured very plain canvas back drops, and his studio made use of the North light. We designed this window in memory of his passing away this week. The dress is a 1950’s Suzy Perette version of a “New Look” gown. There are a couple of 50’s era Vogue magazines on the black trunk. The camera is a Burke and James 8×10 view camera. Mr. Penn’s photographs continue to inspire.

Gettin’ on cozy time…

Style

Well that string of 60 degree weather days is over and the cold weather has arrived! Petrune has plenty of cozy things to keep you warm this winter, whether you prefer vintage styles or new looks. We have Tulle peacoats and sweater dresses and Jennifer scarves, along with our great collection of vintage coats and sweaters. We also have some new arrivals from local designer Yuliya Komska. Come and check out her fabulous re-imagined vintage coats, and original hats and bags.

New look:

Grey Tulle Jacket
Purple Tulle Sweater Dress
Jennifer Scarf in Brown
ILI Large Leather Tote in Brown
Seychelles Heeled Boots in Brown

Vintage Look:

Apple-red Double Breasted Wool Coat (with leopard print lining!)
Great Tri-color 80’s Sweater
Black Pencil Skirt
Red Heels