MAFCA Fashion Events at Wilsonville, Oregon By Mary Carlson. The NWR Meet held in Wilsonville, Oregon is now a fond memory. I am pleased to report that it was attended and enjoyed by a good number of MAFCA fashion judges and many other fashion enthusiasts. Three of the EFC members were there – Jackie Brooks, Mary Carlson and Judy Lewis. We were entranced by the two fashion seminars that were presented by our group. Brian Carlson entertained us with information on Men’s Formal Hats of the Model A Era. His collection of hats [mostly Era Image] was there for viewing. Jackie Brooks showed us how she had set Judy Lewis’s hair and then combed it out. It should be noted that hair styling was as varied as the number of individuals. Jackie had a huge display of original hair dressing items for us to view.

Eleven fashion entrants participated in the Fashion Judging. We noted that they were in the Model A Era Image and Original categories. There were men, women and junior entrants. We had 10 fashion judges plus our Chief Judge, Anne Neely-Beck. Patty Brost was the Host Fashion Coordinator. The Fashion Awards luncheon was very well attended. We were delighted by the fabulous displays of hats, hat pins and other fashion items around the room, supplied by members of the Host Club, the Beaver Chapter. Of course, there were era outfits to be seen throughout the week, at events such as the Winery Tour, Welcome Social, Fashion Boutique, Grand Tour, Hot Dog Feed and Awards Banquet. As you can see, there were many opportunities to show off our fashions and dress as they would have, in the Model A era. Hope to see you at some other MAFCA event in the near future……. Don’t forget to check out the fashion pages on the MAFCA website, on a regular basis, as there is often something new being posted.

Fashions Are "In" by Mary Carlson

Did you know that interest in fashions of the Model A Era is growing dramatically? If you are paying attention, you will see the action all around you. Did you notice all those great outfits that were being worn during the MAFCA 2010 International Convention, in Vancouver this year? Here are photos of some of the great outfits that earned an Award of Excellence.

This is Joan Doll, with her Best of Original award Trudy Vestal is on the left side of the picture. She was our Chief Fashion Judge

This is Geri King with her Best of Reproduction outfit

Here are Mary Carlson and Judy Lewis, with their Best of Model A Era Image, specialty and evening trophies

Marshall Lewis won Best of Model A Era Image, daytime

Tom Jeanes, Award of Excellence, Model A Era Image

Keith Collins won an Award of Excellence, Original

Sharon Ott won an Award of Excellence, Original category

Vicki Wildman, Award of Excellence, Original category

Elizabeth Bueno, Award of Excellence, Model A Era Image

Glenn Wildman, Award of Excellence, Model A Era Image

Janet Gundlach, Award of Excellence, Original

Twinkle Martin, Award of Excellence, Original

Anna Cavender, Award of Excellence, Reproduction

Cheryl Tatro, Award of Excellence, Reproduction

Dianne Cavender, Award of Excellence, Model A Era Image

Jackie Brooks, Award of Excellence, Model A Era Image

If you’d like to view the outfits that were featured in the Ivan Sayers Extravaganza, go to the following link - http://gaiapix.smugmug.com/Fashion-by-Ivan-Sayers/Model-A-Ford-Fashion-Show/Model-A-Fashions/13222582_67MwS

In order to learn more about the fashions of the Model A Era, you may read and study the articles that are posted on the MAFCA website. Go to - http://www.mafca.com/pub_fashions.html

There is a newly expanded Pattern book available from MAFCA. This is a wonderful reference piece, even if you don`t sew. Go to - https://mafca.com/cart/index.php?productID=174 http://www.mafca.com/pub_fashions.html

And don`t forget that MAFCA has two other fashion publications that are well worth having. These are the Book of Fashion Facts and the Fashion Guidelines. Please note that the Fashion Guidelines was updated and expanded early this summer. Go to - http://www.mafca.com/pub_fashions.html We encourage you to get involved in the fashion side of our fun hobby.

_________________________________________________________

Fashion Seminar - "If The Shoe Fits, Buy It", by Patty Jones. Patty discussed foot wear worn during the Model A years and provided a handbook to help correctly identify shoes. 073109

Brian Carlson sporting his smart looking attire. Way to go Brian! 073109

Donna Becker modeling her 1928 day dress (reproduction), black button shoes and era purse. The cloche hat was recently purchased at "The Bay" in Victoria, B.C. 073109

_________________________________________________________