Lena Hoschek – Pin Up and Vintage Clothes from Austria
The Lovely Lena Hoschek
Fashion designers always have a hunger, a certain appetite for a certain style. Lena Hoscheck, from Austria, has an appetite for the classics.
Figure flattering, feminine, timeless looks that can make any woman feel like a lady. Graduating from the Fashion Institute in Vienna, she now has employees in Graz, Vienna, and Berlin. Not only is her pin-up fashion empire expanding, she’s also adding some high status names to her little black book of happy clientele. Pop sensation, Katy Perry and German actress, Charlotte Roche, are satisfied Lena Hoschek shoppers.
All pictures by Lupi Spuma
with friendly permission by Lena Hoschek
Cravings for colored lace, creamy silks, and smooth fabrics with rich prints are all met with Lena Hoschek’s extensive and detailed collections, of 1940s and 1950s inspired pieces. Dresses always seem to be a pin-up designers bread and butter, since they are in high demand among the vintage community. Lena Hoschek doesn’t just cater to the cries of her eccentric pin-up ladies, she spoils them rotten by going above and beyond.
Not only does she have amazing dress selections but Lena also creates skirts, blouses, knitwear, jackets, swimwear, shorts and pants, T-shirts (for men and women), sunglasses, and other accessories. A smorgasbord of vintage inspired treats for the dedicated collector.
Lena tends to stick with neutral elegant colors and classic designs, really capturing the true feel of the 1940s and 1950s with her choice of subtle prints and styles. Not only does Lena Hosheck capture the most beautiful moments of the past, she also capture the essence of femininity in her collections.
She isn’t all about being a perfect graceful lady, no woman is perfect. The female race has to learn to laugh at their flaws while still carrying on like a true vintage inspired vixen. Lena believes in laughter, having a good sense of humor, having fun, and laughing at obvious human and female flaws. Her collections also represent that radiant side of her. It’s seen through adorable polka dot prints and kissy lip patterns on the bathing suits. Just imagine the spunky pop star Katy Perry, she obviously found a friend in Lena Hoschek’s creations. Fun, feminine, vintage, timeless…Lena’s imagination and determination has created it all.
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Shitsville Clothing
Shitsville
Shitsville Clothing is a rockabilly, goth, and pin up-inspired brand tagged as “the red carpet filthy side.” Every piece sold on the Shitsville clothing website is handmade and handled with care to ensure durable, long-lasting items at affordable prices, giving you quality and unique garments that stand out from the crowd and don’t break the bank.
On the Shitsville clothing website you’ll find a wide variety of pieces for men and women, ranging from basic t-shirts and tops to elaborate, funky colored accessories to complement a standard outfit. Whether you’re into animal print, studs, bright colors, basic blacks, leather, lace, or skulls, Shitsville offers something to appeal to men and women of all styles.
The DIY or Die t-shirts offered by Shitsville are some of the most popular, bringing a creepy goth look to the growing trend of handmade apparel and the “do-it-yourself” culture. If you’re an artist of any medium who loves creating unique handmade items, you’ll love one of these t-shirts for your next unconventional craft fair or art show.
Shitsville offers a variety of dresses, tops, jackets, underbusts, skirts, shorts, and accessories for ladies who like adding a little punk or goth to their outfit. You’ll find miniskirts loaded with tulle and pin striped tops to go with them, along with cuffs and funky sleeves to pair up with them and create a truly unique look.
Guys, you’ll find your fair share of gothic tees, pin striped vests, dominating black pants, and rocker glam jackets at Shitsville. Whether you’re into solids and buttons or demand a little more edge with studs and chains, these quality pieces are a great addition to enhance your wardrobe.
In the accessories section at Shitsville Clothing you’ll find pieces to add some punk style to an outfit such as leather cuffs with studs or leopard cuffs for a subtle accent to a sexy black dress. They even offer a sexy hot pink bikini with polka dots if you’re looking for something hot to wear to the beach.
Shitsville Clothing lives up to its motto of offering the “red carpet filthy side.” If you’re dying to add some rockabilly punk glam to your wardrobe, check them out for some quality handmade style.
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She’s Dynamite!
She’s Dynamite!
She’s Dynamite! is a United Kingdom-based handmade retro clothing shop owned and operated by Stephanie, who hand makes and designs each piece offered in the online store. Her personal style ranges from a 1940s pin up diva to sassy rock ‘n roll queen, and after years of wearing her handmade threads through the streets of England and receiving countless comments and requests for custom pieces, she decided to start her own line of pin up, retro, and rockabilly-inspired clothing.
The most popular items sold at She’s Dynamite! are the funky retro dresses. The styles are familiar for many women, with fitted pencil skirts, plunging necklines, and sassy halters tied around the neck. Some of the prints include red and white polka dots, “Monster Wiggle” for a creepy fun look, “Hawaiian Waterfall” for a hot look to wear to a summer barbecue or picnic, and “Leopard Wiggle” for those days you’re feeling extra fierce and want to stand out from the crowd.
If you’d rather mix and match some separates, there are some cute pin up tops available at She’s Dynamite! too. The zebra top pairs perfectly with a pencil skirt, the Candy Striper Top offers bold contrasting stripes, and the Polka Peplum Halter Top shows off a bit of cleavage with ruffled accents.
All of these pair well with the Wiggle Skirt, a knee-length pencil skirt available in red or black that can be dressed up or down.
Each of these versatile pieces available at She’s Dynamite! are handmade and available in custom sizes if you want to make sure it fits your measurements just right. Stephanie also has a handy size chart on her website, so while you’re picking out your next piece you can easily figure out what will work best with your measurements. She even has tips available for getting your best measurements if you’re having her make you a custom piece.
If you want a sweet and sassy pin up girl look or something a little more rockabilly with a burlesque touch, She’s Dynamite! offers unique pieces in classic styles you won’t be able to pass up. Browse through Stephanie’s shop for an assortment of handmade goods.
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Outer Limitz Clothing
Outer Limitz Clothing
Outer Limitz Clothing is an online clothing boutique with retro-inspired pieces handmade in the United Kingdom. They also offer select vintage pieces, offering the opportunity for true pin up and retro girl and guy style.
In the Outer Limitz Clothing shop you’ll find all sorts of vintage and retro-inspired dresses, suitable for any woman’s style. You’ll find a-line dresses in flashy Hawaiian prints, pencil skirted dresses in solids and polka dots, asymmetrical tops and skirts, and much more. Outer Limitz Clothing is known for their Hawaiian styles, so this is the perfect shop if you’re looking for a cute dress to wear to a luau over the summer.
Aside from many Hawaiian and classic pin up girl dresses, Outer Limitz Clothing also has a wonderful selection of 1950s style Mexican dresses, beautifully created with a sleeveless black top and brightly colored full skirt in traditional Mexican print. These are wonderful dresses for the women who loves Dia De Los Muertos.
Dress your dapper dude up in some of Outer Limitz Clothing, too. The store is chock-full of button-down shirts in all sorts of stripes, solids, and prints, and there is no shortage of classic and retro Hawaiian styles for the guys, too. Find a dress and a button-down guys shirt in matching styles for the perfect pair at your next summer party.
Outer Limitz Clothing also has a small selection of dressy retro-inspired shoes for ladies to wear with their new dress. Find the perfectly matching pair of kitten heels, or a higher heel with fun colors such as glitter pink, flashy gold, and sleek black. Most of the shoes offered match the dresses perfectly, so it’s easy to find an entire outfit at Outer Limitz Clothing.
Outer Limitz Clothing makes it easy to buy online with confidence, offering a page of sizing information so you can figure out just the right size for your body shape. Before browsing, take down your measurements and get a feel for what works best with your body. Once you have it down, you’ll have no problem finding the perfect pin up clothing with a retro flare that enhances and flaunts your gorgeous body and curves.
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Petticoats-A-Plenty
Petticoats-A-Plenty
If you’re looking for a gorgeous, unique handmade petticoat for your pin up wardrobe created with quality local fabrics that’s custom made to your style and preferences, then look no further than Petticoats-A-Plenty. Founded in the United Kingdom, Petticoats-A-Plenty offers a wide variety of glamorous 1950s style petticoats with soft tulles, bold colors, varying levels of fullness and length, and more.
Each petticoat at Petticoats-A-Plenty is designed to make you look and feel your absolute best. If you’re picking out a petticoat for a costume or retro-inspired night out on the town, their many accessories such as bloomers and boas will give you the look you need for a true retro, pin up, or rockabilly style with a sexy burlesque edge. Whether you’re the girl next door or the rockabilly rockstar, you’ll find petticoats and accessories that perfectly suit your style.
One of the great aspects of Petticoats-A-Plenty is that aside from browsing their wide selection, you can even come to them with a specific request if you already know what you want, and they’ll create the perfect custom petticoat for you.
Aside from petticoats for weddings, costumes, and formal dresses, Petticoats-A-Plenty also sells a variety of formal dresses for women of all sizes who love recreating 1950s style with their modern wardrobe. You’ll find gorgeous tulle wedding dresses named after Marilyn, Jackie, Audrey, and other pin up icons, with long skirts, tea length skirts, and just enough room to add in some colorful tulle if you’re looking for something less traditional.
In their “pretty frocks a-plenty” section, you’ll find even more, a wide selection of retro pencil skirts, duchess-inspired dresses and accessories, and extra fun items such as pin up playsuits and bra and panty sets. With such a wide selection, you’ll find everything you need for a full-blown pin up girl wardrobe at Petticoats-A-Plenty.
Take a look through all the adorable offerings, or if you already know what you want, contact them through their website for a custom made petticoat or dress. Whether you’re a size 2 or a 22, Petticoats-A-Plenty works with every woman to ensure the perfect fit and style for true pin up girl fashion.
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Ozone Clothing
Ozone Clothing
Established in 1998, Ozone Clothing originally started as a body piercing company, eventually expanding into offering rockabilly, pin up, and retro-inspired t-shirts, accessories, bags, and belts. Their wide stock of 1950s and retro style clothing come from a variety of artists and brands.
Ozone Clothing proudly offers brands such as Tarantula, Sailor Jerry, Dare Devil, Steady Clothing, Lux De Ville, and Vince Ray, imported from the United States and offered through a variety of European and UK distributors. Their stock is constantly updating and changing, so if there is a rockabilly brand you really love, you may find it one day at Ozone Clothing.
There is something offered for both men and women at Ozone Clothing. For the ladies there are plenty of dresses, tops, and separates, available in virtually every pin up and vintage style and prints such as polka dots, funky color blocks, stripes, and even sexy leather. Go for one of the dresses offered for an easy pin up girl style, or mix and match it up by combining a funky skirt with a solid or contrasting top. Top off any outfit with accessories such as hats, sunglasses, belt buckles, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, or hair clips.
Guys, you also have a wide selection available to choose from at Ozone Clothing. Classic t-shirts with pin up and classic greaser embellishments are a popular choice, or if you’re looking to dress it up a bit, go for one of the button down bowling shirts in stripes, solids, or adorned with screen prints. Work shirts and track jackets can also be found, perfectly paired with one of their many styles of trousers or dressy button down shirts.
Aside from cool retro clothing, Ozone Clothing also offers stuff for kids, stickers, magazines, posters, hats, bags, sunglasses, bananas, hair coloring kits, DVDs, magnets, pill boxes, and other accessories to adorn anything you please. With Ozone Clothing, it’s pretty easy to dress up your whole life from your clothes to your home with their many unique items and brands. Whether you’re looking to revamp your entire wardrobe or accessorize your refrigerator with some cool magnets and bling, you’ll have a blast browsing through Ozone Clothing.
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Principessa
Principessa
Principessa is a pin up and retro inspired shop catering to women who love the styles of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Whether it’s the sweet innocence of the fashion you covet or the fun and fearless attitude that goes along with it, you’ll find just about everything you need to enhance your wardrobe and fancy up your look at Principessa.
The sexy pin up dresses are some of the most popular pieces available for sale at Principessa. Sexy fitted pencil skirts are paired with colorful tops to create bold contrast in a piece that is both work appropriate and perfect for date night. In their dress selection you’ll find polka dots, leopard print, and bold blocks of color contrasts, perfect for the sassy pin up, retro, and rockabilly diva in every woman.
Pencil skirts and flowing skirts with plenty of tulle are available for corporate wear as well as the perfect piece for a night of dancing. Another popular section at Principessa is the body suit and bathing suit selection. You’ll find pieces perfect for lounging at the beach or pairing with one of their many skirts, a pair of legwarmers, or some cute pedal pushers.
The body suits at Principessa also complement lingerie and burlesque pieces quite well if that’s what you’re looking for, and can be easily paired with some tights or thigh high pantyhose. For the domestic diva, Principessa also sells adorably fashionable and retro aprons for days spent baking or working hard over the hot stove.
Their accessories section has an assortment of aprons, as well as retro inspired bandanas and hats to wear with your favorite retro dress or body suit. Principessa has affordable prices on their wide and unique selection of pin up and retro inspired goodies in a variety of colors and sizes. Women of all ages, shapes, and sizes can find skirts, dresses, and tops to pair together.
Next time you’re on the hunt for some retro wear for your wardrobe, whether it’s to start small and complement your existing wardrobe or you’re looking for full blown retro wear, check out the selection at Principessa. You definitely won’t leave disappointed.
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Cheap Pin Up Girl Clothing
Cheap Pin Up Girl Clothing
For women who are passionate about the retro and pin up eras of the 1940s all the way through the 1970s, it can be daunting and expensive to find good quality looks that fall under the category of cheap pin up girl clothing. If you’re on the hunt for cheap pin up girl clothing, whether it’s with a hint of rockabilly, vintage, greaser, or retro, there are many shops around the Internet that offer playsuits, dresses, shoes, purses, jewelry, pencil skirts, gowns, corsets, shoes, stockings, and other accessories that are high quality but still affordable. With a little searching in the right spot, you’ll find cheap pin up girl clothing that is affordable, but never sacrificing hot looks or quality.
For true pin up girl style that works well for a business casual outfit, costume for a special event, formal outfit, or casual everyday wear, you can easily find the perfect look in one of many pin up girl clothing shops. Some of the most popular and widely recognized include Modemerr, Whirlingturban, Babygirlboutique, Get Go Retro, Pin Up Girl Clothing, and What Katie Did. For an outfit with some sweet and sassy pin up military inspiration, check out Lucky Diva and Pony Maedchen.
If you’re more of a rockabilly diva, there are also pin up-inspired shops for you. Starlets and Harlets, Stop Staring Clothing, Damaged Glamour Boutique, Yvonne’s Inked Divas and Gents, Poison Candy Fashion, Dismantled Fashions, The Amotic Boutique, Deva La Vie, Tarantula Clothing, and The Pin Up Peep Shop all combine the sweet and sassy innocence of a pin up girl with the fierce looks of a rockabilly diva, all at affordable prices.
Lastly, if you want cheap pin up girl clothing that resembles greaser girl looks, shops such as Grease, Gas, and Glory and Tokyo Motor Grrrl will have greaser girl overalls, checkered tops, short shorts, and shoes just for you.
Whether you’re tiny and petite or curvy and voluptuous, there is cheap pin up girl clothing out there for you that will complement your body type and give you the confidence of a true pin up dame. Browse through these shops for the best in pin up girl style!
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Pin Up Clothing Cheap
Pin Up Clothing Cheap
For the girl who is passionate about the pin up and retro era, it is important to find pin up clothing cheap so she can continue to enhance her wardrobe with all the latest and greatest fashions from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Whether it’s pencil skirts, playsuits, button-down tops, plunging halter dresses, sexy summer dresses, sky-high stiletto heels, or pedal pusher pants, pin up clothing cheap is and important and attainable way for pin up divas to keep their wardrobe diverse and exciting.
Finding pin up clothing cheap and affordable can be daunting and overwhelming, especially with the number of popular boutiques and designers available. However, the vast amount of pin up clothing available also means there is an array of affordable shops that are yours for the taking, granted you know where to look.
If you’re on the hunt for pin up clothing cheap, be sure to check out popular and affordable shops such as Babygirlboutique, What Katie Did, Lucky Diva, Get Go Retro, Modemerr, Pin Up Girl Clothing, and Whirlingturban. These shops are all widely recognized around the world for their chic and affordable pin up clothing. If you’re looking for pin up clothing cheap with a little bit of a rockabilly twist, check out sites such as Miss Hussy Clothing, Yvonne’s Inked Divas and Gents, Stop Staring Clothing, The Atomic Boutique, Poison Candy Fashion, Damaged Glamour Boutique, and Dismantled Fashions.
Going for the greaser girl look? Don’t forget to check out Grease, Gas, and Glory as well as Tokyo Motor Grrrl for greaser and racing-inspired clothing. You’ll find pin up clothing cheap that also caters to these looks if that’s what you are passionate about.
If you know where to look and what kind of outfit you have in mind, it is easy and fun to browse through pin up clothing cheap shops and find an assortment of styles that are ideal for you, whether you’re tiny and petite or curvy and voluptuous. You don’t have to sacrifice price in order to have the best pin up clothing cheap, so curl and tease your hair a bit, put on your favorite red lipstick, curl up your eyelashes and put on a swipe of black cat-eye liner, this is everything you need to accompany the perfect pin up outfit that is cheap, gorgeous and sexy.
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Pandoras Choice
Pandoras Choice
Pandoras Choice Pandoras Choice is a UK-based retro and burlesque lingerie boutique, offering a variety of sexy lingerie pieces in pin up, retro, burlesque and rockabilly inspired styles. You’ll find burlesque accessories, boudoir lingerie, bridal corsetry, and sexy pieces for when you want to look your best even underneath your clothing. Shapewear, corsets, panties, knickers, stockings and garter belts can all be found in a wide variety of styles at Pandoras Choice.
Some of the most popular pieces for everyday lingerie wear are found in the “lingerie” section, where you’ll find pieces that range from sweet and frilly to fierce and sexy leather looks. Girdles are ideal for creating a seamless silhouette, showing off your sexy hourglass figure and leaving plenty of room for the imagination. Frilly knickers are an adorable piece to pair with a garter belt and pair of thigh-high stockings, topped off with a bra, corset or set of pasties.
If you’re in search for a silk or mesh robe to wear over your lingerie, the boudoir section offers many styles that perfectly complement any piece. In this section you’ll also find babydoll tops, thong panties, striptease knickers and bras, and garter dresses for a look that is filled with sex appeal. You can also find luxury designer lingerie suppliers, including What Katie Did, Angelic Weapons, Diki and the beautiful Tallullah love luxury lingerie range.
Looking for a more fierce leather look? The fetish section is filled with leather, lace and latex pieces such as girdles, bras, dresses, gloves, corsets, and more.
At Pandoras Choice, you’ll also find a clothing selection that is just as sexy and retro-inspired as their popular lingerie. Capri pants, dresses, fishtail skirts, pencil skirts, and blouses can all be worn for a day-to-day office appropriate look, or a classy evening look for a fancy night out. You’ll find pieces for every layer of your outfit, from the inside out, with each piece leaving you feeling completely sexy and confident.
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