At the modernism show in Denver, there was a fashion show by the Denver Vintage Society. It was one of my favorite parts of the weekend. They had fashion from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. 
A few things I learned during the show:
1. I really like some of the styles of clothes from earlier decades and they go well with my vintage pins!
2. Modeling really is a skill – some of these women were really wonderful at modeling – including the one in the last photo here.
3. Lots of tattoos on the models kills the whole “vintage” feel of the show. I just can’t picture the housewives of the 40s sporting full sleeve tattoos.
This was the day after the Miss Modernism pageant. I found that a really odd mix of things. I wanted to love it, but two of the contestants basically used their “talent” as ads for their art and jewelry. Four of them had a “talent” involving mixing drinks. It was just odd to me. Some of it was funny, though.
Admittedly, it was my first Miss Modernism pageant and it’s entirely possible I just don’t get it. I did really enjoy the vintage outfits, however. And the young lady who won played Pachabel’s Canon in D on the violin beautifully.
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