“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” ~ Coco Chanel
If you've attended any events sponsored by ADSC, you know that dressing up in deco style is part of the fun, and a preservation activity in its own right! Many of our members collect vintage fashion; others sew replicas, or study the grooming and etiquette of the era.
Below are tips on where to shop for all things Art Deco era — the 1920s, 1930s, and early 1940s.
Note: Contact businesses directly for their latest updates during the pandemic.
Clothing & Accessories
Decades of Fashion
Luxury vintage clothing and accessories from the 1890s to the 1980s.
1653 Haight Street, San Francisco
415-551-1653
www.decadesoffashionsf.com
Relic Vintage
Authentic vintage apparel & accessories for men and women.
1475 Haight Street, San Francisco
415-255-7460
www.relicvintagesf.com
Lang Antiques
Exceptional selection of original vintage jewelry from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
323 Sutter Street, San Francisco
415-982-2213
www.langantiques.com
Esmail Astanboos
Shirt maker and clothier since 1965. Recreate your favorite clothes from an enormous selection of the world’s finest wool, cotton, linen, silk, cashmere, and vicuña.
Call 800-697-4478 for appointment
www.esmailshirt.com
Theresa LaQuey Couture
Theresa LaQuey has been making clothes for 25 years inspired from vintage couture and Hollywood’s Golden Era. Her gowns range from the most simple bias slip dress to a sumptuous creation encrusted with countless beads.
510-635-6554
Call for appointment
Theresa LaQuey Couture
Dark Garden Unique Corsetry & Le Jardin Bridal and Special Occasion Couture
Dark Garden creates beautiful ready-to-wear and custom corsets and clothing for both women and men. Using the finest fabrics, Dark Garden’s amazingly talented craftspeople skillfully build each corset and couture garment. Dark Garden’s designs range from: under/foundation garments to outer garments, traditional designs to alterna-bridal options for bride and groom, silky prom gowns to leather club wear, couture evening attire to tailored business ensembles, and steam-punk fantasy to historically-accurate, museum-quality costuming.
321 Linden Street, San Francisco
415-431-7684
www.darkgarden.com
Alameda Point Antiques Faire
The 1st Sunday of every month! Clothing and much, much more.
2900 Navy Way (at Main Street), Alameda
www.alamedapointantiquesfaire.com
City Vintage
Vintage day, evening, and military attire for men and women. A special emphasis on great men's wear chosen by Roberto Isola.
650-634-9537
By appointment only
Goorin Bros.
The legacy of the Goorin Brothers is one that follows a timeless approach to the art of hat making. In its fourth generation of leadership, Goorin Brothers continues the tradition of authentic family craftsmanship and is supported by a team of individuals who share the same passion for the cultural, artistic and hands on approach to this century old brand that began on the streets of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1895.
Goorin has 4 locations in California! Click here to see them all: www.goorin.com/hat-shops
Lacis Museum and SHop
Antique and vintage fashion and materials on exhibit and for sale.
2982 Adeline at Ashby, Berkeley
510-843-7290
www.lacismuseum.org
Paul's Hat Works
Custom hats from scratch! Come to the store for a fitting and consultation.
6128 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco
415-221-5332
By appointment only
www.hatworksbypaul.com
Recapture Vintage and Bridal
Specializing in re-styled bridal gowns, but also featuring evening gowns from the 1920s-1940s.
1652 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland
510-931-9173
By appointment only
Home Furniture & Objets d'Art
The Bay area's finest selection of Art Deco furniture, art work, and collectibles. We specialize in Belgian Art Deco ceramics, French furniture, art deco carpets, cocktail, French iron, and bronze art deco statues. Our inventory of hundreds of items, including bars, tables, chairs, lights, carpets, and decorative items such as paintings, sculptures, mirrors, vases and clocks, many carefully selected during our regular buying trips to Europe.
3227 14th Avenue, Oakland
510-501-4020
By appointment only
www.artdecocollection.com
Stuff
Vintage modern/antique collective. Mostly “mid-century” but plenty of Art Deco as well. Many dealers under one roof and open seven days a week.
150 Valencia Street, San Francisco
www.stuffsf.com
Deco Revival Art & Tile Works
Deco Revival Art & Tile Works is the result of merging a love for the Art Deco period with the need to create. Through research, walking tours, and discussions with others who share a love for Art Deco architecture, art work, textiles and the like, we design our products to impart authenticity and originality—new work that has the character of the designers and architects of that period between 1919-1939.
1500 Shadowridge Drive #219, Vista
760-639-8335
By appointment only
www.decorevival.com
Spencer HELFEN FINE ARTS
A gallery offering works that reflect the wide diversity of California and American Modernism, including Surrealism, Realism, Magic Realism, Synchromism, Art Deco, Cubism, and Abstraction.
9190 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 424, Beverly Hills
310-273-8838
info@helfenfinearts.com
The gallery is closed to visitors during the national emergency. We are answering emails and voicemails on a regular basis. Artwork purchases are rapidly shipped by Federal Express or can be picked up curbside.
Hairdressers
Julie Brown Creative
Julie Ann teaches DIY vintage hair styling from finger waves to Victory rolls.
951-529-3780
By appointment only
www.juliebrowncreative.com
Lacquer Studios
Kimberly Ricardo is a master colorist and specialist in vintage styling.
798 Castro Street, San Leandro
510-895-8101
www.lacquer-studios.com
Fox & Doll
Vintage inspired makeup and hairstyling by Shana Astrachan.
3150 18th Street #259, San Francisco
415-420-0527
By appointment only
www.foxanddoll.com