Fashion History: Slaxtastic Edition
Sometimes I find AMAZING things in my thrifting adventures that require no refashioning, but I still want to brag about them. 🙂
Take this sweet mini-haul I procured for $3:
Those copper mugs will be housing moscow mules (my favorite cocktail of the moment) oh so very soon.
But..those pants!!!!
No alterations required! I paired them with a black shell I’ve had for over a decade and my sweet leopard-print booties.
When I looked at the label of my new trousers, I was intrigued.
I found this website that told me a great story about Stephanie and Joe Koret, the Trikskirt, and Slim Hip Slax (are these yellow pants those very slacks…er…slax?). Stephanie designed Koret’s clothing and within two years, they made 2 MILLION dollars.
Pretty impressive for the 1930’s.
While Joe and Stephanie have since passed away, the Koret brand is still around, known today as Jax under the Kellwood Corporation.
I wore my new slacks…er…slax to lunch, where the waitress high-fived me when she found out I bought them for one lil dollar. 🙂
Cheers!
46 Comments
Alison Langton
Today’s fashion is not only bounded with women’s fashion and trendy clothes but also men’s fashion is increasing day by day and as well as competition in the world.
Lisa Hamel
Love them! You look awesome in these high-waist, wide-leg, vintage-cut trousers! They remind me of the brown wool ones you refashioned years ago.
bottle flip
I want to be on the top. To be able to survive in this harsh life thank
rinnakaur
Its really so nice and unique post.
Thanks.
mahima
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Shilpa Malhotra
You Look Very Great.
j222wilson
Wow – Those shirts were MADE for you! I bet they are 40-50years old, but now the high rise waist is back and you look like you stepped right out of a fashion magazine! I loved reading about the history of Cortes (used to be my mom’s five) and that it is now owned by Jacks, a company I worked for in Vancouver, B.C.! Very high end suiting at that time, looks like the direction has changed, but I sometimes find thirsted items from that label. SCORE because it was super expensive, even for an employee. But I still have some of those items, so obviously quality pays. Nicely done and happy to see you again!
j222wilson
For a start, they’re expensive, so there’s pressure to ‘get it right’ when buying one. The marketing term ‘post-purchase dissonance’ describes that sinking feeling of having ‘got it wrong’ and wasted pots of money. Company can be provided on the sub many products for men and women it can be less price for the other market rate of the company
j222wilson
leather jacket are av liable in every market .
j222wilson
Leather is a very soft and provide by market.
khhsocratica
Wow, the name Koret brings back memories! My mum had a small clothing store for tall women in LA (from the 60s through the 90s). One of the labels we carried was Koret. SOooo many polyester tunics and pants (which now I love but back then I thought were pretty square).
Paul Anderson
killer looks and nice outfit.look stunning
Vanilla
Hi would you do something like diy long dress into long cardigan? Hope u will shared.. Tq 😉
anna chiara
Cool! Love the trousers, but maybe they’re a bit long…try to shorten them just 1 or 2 cm
MissChris from SurfEfrika
Hey – have you taken another anannouced break?????????
Chica Andaluza
Very vintage chic – you look amazing!
Flo
I used to have a pair that color back in the 80’s–I always wore them on the first day of spring, regardless of what the weather was like. Great finds!
yumyummoany
I love the slacks, remind me of a pair I had in the early 70s. They were a similar colour and shape and I adored them.
Judy
Elegant!
With Love, Rhianna
AMAZING (!!!!!!!!!!!) pants, trousers, slacks or Slax!!!! So classy!!!
CAROL GORNTO
Absolutely LOVE those slacks! I have bought plenty of things under the name of Koret……YEARS ago! I often wondered there they went……ah, the best ones go by the wayside.
Anna
I don’t get it – WHERE do you thrift and buy things for $1? Such is not to be found where I live. Except for The Bins.
Becky
Love the outfit. Glad your back.
freetimegoods
Thank you for all of your beautiful shares, they are so inspiring!
Nicole
I need to move. The thrift stores here are no good.
Sugar Beet Crafts
Awesome!
Dee
You look fab! And your legs look a mile long!
Mary Lou
What a great find. They look fabulous, great color. I still have some Koret items in my closet. They never go out of style!
Kasia
Too cool. Can’t get over the color. Love it. Thanks for sharing your find–I enjoy it just as much the refashion!
jvanderschee
I remember my Mom having Koret City Blues jeans in the 70s. Oh the high waisted glamour!
You rock those babies for sure!
Ali
Wow – those pants were MADE for you! I bet they are 20-30 years old, but now the high rise waist is back and you look like you stepped right out of a fashion magazine! I loved reading about the history of Koret (used to be my mom’s fave) and that it is now owned by Jax, a company I worked for in Vancouver, B.C.! Very high end suiting at that time, looks like the direction has changed, but I sometimes find thrifted items from that label. SCORE because it was super expensive, even for an employee. But I still have some of those items, so obviously quality pays. Nicely done and happy to see you again!
Nancy
Great finds! Glad you’re back!
Brandy
Super find!! I can’t believe that they were a dollar. Way to go!! They are a gorgeous color.
Barb
Great find , perfect slax !
Fuzzi
I wanna Hi5 you too! Neat!
Anne @ artygreeninparadise
Looking fabulous! Doesn’t a bargain like that make your heart sing – much better than buying new and expensive.
Murielle
You look Tres chic in you yellow slacks! Wish you’d do a style segment from time to time. This outfit could be the first installment. Great to see you!
RoseMary Layosa
You look great in anything you wear.
dee
Looking good for reunion
holly
I would wear the heck out of those trousers!
socalgardeneats
Wonderful finds!!!
Christine Scott
Um… lookin’ a whole lot like Jackie O!
Laura
You look great in these! Interesting history on the pants.
Michelle Swetland
Some people just have good taste ! I am cheering you now with a Moscow Mule, my favorite drink of the moment too!
Laura L
You look incredible in that outfit!!!!!
maureen
They are perfect and you look great!