Iceberg Collision

My lovely family was kind enough to humour me this morning as I attempted to show off my thrift store find on camera. We started our day at Momento Coffee House This hidden gem is one of the top cafes in Vancouver. Ben and Levi often come here in the early morning to let me get a few more Z's. 

After Momento we headed to the park for pictures.

I took a gander in Salvation Army the other day and found this coat. The first thing that caught my eye was the Bambi character on the breast pocket. Sometimes I pull things off the rack just to ridicule them.  Do grown-ups actually wear Disney characters? However,  as soon as I held up the jacket I could tell it was very good craftsmanship. That's one of the benefits of studying couture, I know where seams are supposed to fall on the body and how a quality garment is meant to fit. The seam of the shoulders and sleeve lies exactly where it should. The shoulders are reinforced without adding shoulder pads, which would likely make them bulky. The side seams also come in at true waist to give a woman's figure flattering lines. 

After I realized the jacket was well made I checked the label. Not surprisingly it was the brand Iceberg. Iceberg is an Italian label that has been around since the 60s and shows at Milan fashion week. Their garments are made in Italy. I had scored myself a vintage Iceberg jacket. Cha ching! For eight dollars, no less! 

At some point in their history (I couldn't find the exact year) Iceberg delved into pop culture adding Disney prints to their clothing. This trademark recently reemerged in their Spring 2011 line as seen on the model below.

Model: Ruby Aldridge; Photo: Simone Leonardi/GoRunway.com via Style.com

I went from ridiculing Bambi to rejoicing in my fabulous find. 

I can't help myself, I love to sneak little man pics into my posts.

See how the side seams come in at true waist to give the jacket a flattering shape. Love!

The colour of the jacket is hard to pull off and could easily wash my face out. Regardless, I decided I would make it work. After all, look at the amazing deer print lining! Attention to detail makes my heart flutter. 

In fact, I took it to the dry cleaners and they wanted to keep it. They appreciated the fine craftsmanship and design details.

Ironically I'm wearing furry boots. Hopefully not Bambi's mother.