It was February 2011. My grandma and I were in a store in Jacksonville, Oregon. I found some glasses made out of strainers and asked her if I could take her picture, she didn’t hesitate…
By Jarod Timmerman
Honolulu, Hi
contemporary fashion, fur leather and feather, headwear, jewelry and accessories
This photo was taken on my grandmother’s wedding day in December of 1940. She was working as a housekeeper at the time and my mother tells me that she scraped and saved up for her petite blue crepe dress, simple heels and cute little hat. She was married in the Catholic Church in Chatham Ontario but had an agreement with her husband that she would never raise her children this way. Grandma Rossie was a devoted mom of five children, was an incredibly hard worker and was a woman of great faith. I still remember going to the Bothwell Baptist Church with her on Sunday mornings and giggling in the pew. A wonderful woman with great fashion sense.
By Marlo Muscutt
Vancouver, BC
uscutt
Vancouver, BC
jewelry and accessories, skirts and dresses, vintage fashion
My Grandma and I were in Jacksonville, Oregon – a historic city since the late 1800s – we found a bench in the sun in front of an old bank. She’s always got one of her pairs of glasses on and always has a different pair of earrings on… easy on the lens.
By Jarod Timmerman
Honolulu, Hi
A smart and playful look – peach pants, orange socks, white shoes and a black hat. You wouldn’t think they would look great together, but they do!
contemporary fashion, headwear, jewelry and accessories, pants, patterns textiles and color
I met Marjorie while waiting at the bus stop. Her blues and browns caught my eye. She explained that in addition to being fashionable, her leather gloves were a practical barrier from bus germs and they give good grip on railings. I love outfits that are stylish and practical.
coats and capes, fur leather and feather, headwear, patterns textiles and color
Meet Frankie, a woman after my own heart. I will never tire of black from head to toe - it’s a classic look. From her newsie cap to her perfectly fitted pea coat with gold buttons, she’s really got her look down and she’s lookin’ good.
This casual blend of dark layers is nicely tied together by this man’s plaid scarf. I originally photographed him with his jacket buttoned, but he insisted on showing me his under layers. What appears to be a fanny pack around his waist is actually a hand-stitched green cloth with a lion on it that has important symbolic significance to this man.
This woman told me she was (but I’d like to say is) a model. She looks pretty stunning to me. I especially like the large circular earring that she shows off by draping her hair to one side beneath her newsboy cap.
bags, coats and capes, fur leather and feather, hair, headwear, patterns textiles and color, vintage fashion
So here’s what I’ve come to realize about my obsession with hats…I think I’m drawn to the capped passersby because their outfits literally extend from head to toe. The right hat really takes an ensemble to the next level. Besides this man’s fedora, I also appreciate the splash of color he has shining out from his suit jacket. In fact, he reminds me a little of the man in the pin striped suit.
A beautiful vintage wool coat with dark leather accessories. Dashing. And did I mention I love the cap?