Vintage Lingerie Flower Power! Get Ready For Spring!

Psychedelic Mod! Get ready for spring in vintage nightgown by Olga. What a rare treat from Olga! You can get this gorgeous frock here by Empress Jade Of The Universe. Empress Jade Of The Universe says..

A Rare Vintage 60s Olga Nightgown to add to your collection. 

- Incredibly sheer and silky nylon (more like Miss Elaine nylon; very transparent and lovely)
- Fun "Mod" floral print
- Bright tangerine, hot pink, lime, yellow and purple
- Loose fitting, unstructured pullover nightgown 
- Adorable, tiny puffed sleeves
- Deep scoop neckline with ruffled white lace and elastic ( could be worn off the shoulder if desired)
- Maxi length skirt flared to a soft sweet

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Olga Nightgowns and Vintage Lingerie by Sweet Cherry Vintage

Olga Nightgowns and Vintage Lingerie by Sweet Cherry Vintage

The Olga brand was started by Olga Erteszek, a war refugee from Poland, who came to the U.S. with her husband in 1939. With only $10 in her pocket and the skills she had learned from her corsetiere mother, Olga began a business making lace garter belts on her kitchen table with a rented sewing machine.

Since then Olga has grown to become one of the leading intimate apparel brands in North America. Known for superior design and garments that flatter all figure types, Olga has strived to maintain the personalized touch of its founder in each garment.Olga Erteszek along with her husband Jan (1913–1986), a lawyer, came to the United States in 1941. Fleeing Poland and the invading Nazi army, the young couple left their family and most possessions. After emigrating to Russia and then Japan, they both eventually secured a visa and landed in California.

As the daughter of a corsetiere, Olga worked in a sweatshop making girdles and brassieres, and Jan found work in sales. One day she spotted a woman on a trolley with hosiery rolled to her knees. She said to Jan that it was a shame that women didn't have at least some bit of finery to hold up their stockings, something to make them feel feminine no matter how severe the sacrifices or how limited their funds were during the war effort. Jan encouraged her to create something herself to facilitate the woman, so with a $5.00 sewing machine rental and $5.00 of material, she got started.

Olga sewed a dozen or so lace-trimmed garter belts that Jan sold to the foundations buyer at an elite department store. And this started an industry that blossomed to employ 2,000 women. Enduring from the 1940s to today, Olga is known as America’s leading maker of fashionable lingerie, sleepwear and loungewear. At one time, Olga directed a team of 17 designers who were dedicated to change the look of women’s confining “unspeakables” to fashion pieces that shaped the bust, smoothed the tummy and enticed the gentlemen. Jan found his calling as the head marketing and sales director. It was Jan who insisted that Olga herself appear in the advertising under the tag line, “Behind every Olga there really is an Olga”.

Holding the woman's record for patents at 28, Olga brought women many pleasing, comfortable and fashionable undergarments. In addition to winning many industry awards, Olga and her husband were honored for their community and humanitarian work. In 1985, they received the California Industrialist of the Year Award for lifetime achievement. Olga was one of the first businesses to initiate profit sharing for employees, and in 1967 it became a publicly owned corporation valued at $67 million. In 1984, Olga was ranked as a Fortune 500 company and one of the best 100 companies to work for in America.

Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Be sure to see many gorgeous OLGA gowns here at Sweet Cherry Vintage Lingerie:

OLGA Vintage Nightgown FULL SWEEP Long Gown Black XL Ne...

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OLGA Vintage Nightgown Robe RED Set Peignoir Gown TAGS ...

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Vintage Style Lingerie..HOT for Summer!

Vintage Style Lingerie...HOT for Summer! Dreaming of owning an Olga, but quite cannot afford one? Look no further then Sweet Cherry Vintage Lingerie eBay store. I have 4 spectacular Olga copy gowns that I have come across that will not disappoint. These vintage style Olga's are made of superb high quality nylon with spandex for that Olga formfit feel we all love.

I even has some PLUS SIZE vintage style lingerie in for you voluptuous gals too!

Be sure to visit my eBay Sweet Cherry Vintage Lingerie store!

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Vintage Nightgowns. Olga. Queen Of Lingerie Reigns.

Have you ever come across something that just takes your breath away? I have. In amongst my 100's of pieces of vintage lingerie, I came across this little number today. In the most gorgeous jewel toned, rich sapphire blue. An Olga. Yes, an Olga. Queen of lingerie. Olga nightgown's are highly sought after, superior quality, and made from the hand's of skilled artisans in the lingerie industry. This particular Olga is a prime example of a masterpiece. *Sigh* They just don't make'em like they used too. You can find this Olga and other Olga nightgowns on my eBay vintage lingerie site Sweet Cherry Vintage Lingerie.

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Vintage Lingerie OLGA Nightgowns

Yep, another shameless self promotion, but wanted to show off this gorgeous OLGA ROSE COLORED GOWN.

Ever wondered who really is OLGA? As some of her tags say, "Behind Every Olga there really is an Olga". Here at Sweet Cherry Vintage, I offer you exquisite vintage Olga nightgowns and undergarments.

It is hard to believe that the Olga Company, one of the most sought after brands in vintage (and modern) lingerie, began with a measly $10 in the forties and reached volume sales of $67 million. Well the Olga behind Olga made it happen with her incredible undergarment designs and dedication to making women feel ultra feminine and beautiful.

Olga Erteszek, designer and founder of the Olga Company, left her native Krakow, Poland and immigrated to California with her husband, Jan Erteszek, in 1939. Jan was a lawyer who found work in sales after coming to the US and Olga, whose mother was a corsetière, worked in a factory making brassieres and girdles.

Now let's not forget that during World War II, sacrifices were made. Lingerie companies were assisting in the production of parachutes for the army and fabrics were rationed. When Olga saw a woman with hosiery rolled to her knees one day on a trolley, she told her husband that women should at least have something to hold up their stockings, even with the sacrifices being made during the was. With Jan's support and encouragement, she rented a sewing machine for $5 and spent another $5 on material and sewed a dozen lace-trimmed garter belts. A buyer for Bullocks-Wilshire department store bought the garter belts, and the Olga Company began. By 1950, the company was fully established in the lingerie industry.

In the early years Olga was directing seventeen designers, making fashionable lingerie that enhanced, shaped, and smoothed a women's body. Jan was the head of marketing and sales in the Olga Company, and had Olga appear in the company's advertisements as early as 1952.

From 1964 to 1978 she was featured in advertisements with a slogan that said, "Behind Every Olga There Really Is An Olga." This tag line can also be found on the labels of nightgowns, including the 1960's Sleeping Pretty collection.

In 1967, Olga Company became a publicly owned corporation with a value of $67 million. The Olga Company was one of the first companies to offer it's employees profit sharing. They made the Fortune 500 list of best 100 companies to work for.

In 1984, Olga Company was sold to Warnaco (Warner's, etc.) for $28 million.

Olga Erteszek held the women's record for patents. Her designs included the built-in bra nightgown, the seamless bra, the massaging bra, and tummy flattening panties. Jan and Olga were honored for their community and humanitarian work and in 1985 they received the California Industrialist Of The Year award for life time achievement.

Jan Erteszek died in 1986. In 1979, at age 73, Olga dies of breast cancer. One of their daughters, Christina Johnson, is currently the design director at Warnaco for Olga's Christina, a sporty line of lingerie, which was originally trademarked by Olga Company in 1981.

Vintage Lingerie OLGA NIGHTGOWNS & LINGERIE in all styles and colors!

Sweet Cherry Vintage is offering so many different VINTAGE OLGA styles and gowns right now. an incredible OLGA RARE DESIGNER SET, and a RARE SATIN OLGA CAMI & TAP PANTY right now in gorgeous colors and designs.

Vintage Lingerie! Vintage Olga Set

Fashioned and Created by OLGA in her OLGA~LURE line!

Vintage lingerie, bringing back romance and femininity again. What a fabulous treat I have for your lingerie collection and a true little treasure to cherish for many years to come. The color is what I describe as MIDNIGHT BLACK (color may vary from monitor to monitor), and created in 100% nylon (not sure what the all lace robe is created in, perhaps a nylon blend).

This has STUNNING FULL SWEEP skirt with KEYHOLE LACE BODICE design, that I just LOVE, matched up with this ALL LACE ULTRA LONG AND FLOWING robe in satin trim, this is so LAVISH! The belt is attached to the back of the robe so can be brought around and ties. LONG LAVISH FULL SLEEVES creating a gorgeous dramatic effect. I cannot be sure that this was part of the original set, however, it blends and matches perfectly. Vintage items are rarely flawless and most have normal to little wear, minor picks/pulls in areas or a small age discoloration spot or two etc. This particular beautiful piece has no rips, tears or stains, appears never worn.

Featured ONLY AT SWEET CHERRY VINTAGE LINGERIE!

Olga Vintage Nightgown, and a BRIEF history of the Olga Lingerie Company

Yep, another shameless self promotion, but wanted to show off this gorgeous MASSIVE FULL SWEEPING OLGA negligee. Ever wondered who really is OLGA? As some of her tags say, "Behind Every Olga there really is an Olga". Here at Sweet Cherry Vintage, I offer you exquisite vintage Olga gowns and undergarments.

It is hard to believe that the Olga Company, one of the most sought after brands in vintage (and modern) lingerie, began with a measly $10 in the forties and reached volume sales of $67 million. Well the Olga behind Olga made it happen with her incredible undergarment designs and dedication to making women feel ultra feminine and beautiful.

Olga Erteszek, designer and founder of the Olga Company, left her native Krakow, Poland and immigrated to California with her husband, Jan Erteszek, in 1939. Jan was a lawyer who found work in sales after coming to the US and Olga, whose mother was a corsetière, worked in a factory making brassieres and girdles.

Now let's not forget that during World War II, sacrifices were made. Lingerie companies were assisting in the production of parachutes for the army and fabrics were rationed. When Olga saw a woman with hosiery rolled to her knees one day on a trolley, she told her husband that women should at least have something to hold up their stockings, even with the sacrifices being made during the was. With Jan's support and encouragement, she rented a sewing machine for $5 and spent another $5 on material and sewed a dozen lace-trimmed garter belts. A buyer for Bullocks-Wilshire department store bought the garter belts, and the Olga Company began. By 1950, the company was fully established in the lingerie industry.

In the early years Olga was directing seventeen designers, making fashionable lingerie that enhanced, shaped, and smoothed a women's body. Jan was the head of marketing and sales in the Olga Company, and had Olga appear in the company's advertisements as early as 1952.

From 1964 to 1978 she was featured in advertisements with a slogan that said, "Behind Every Olga There Really Is An Olga." This tag line can also be found on the labels of nightgowns, including the 1960's Sleeping Pretty collection.

In 1967, Olga Company became a publicly owned corporation with a value of $67 million. The Olga Company was one of the first companies to offer it's employees profit sharing. They made the Fortune 500 list of best 100 companies to work for.

In 1984, Olga Company was sold to Warnaco (Warner's, etc.) for $28 million.

Olga Erteszek held the women's record for patents. Her designs included the built-in bra nightgown, the seamless bra, the massaging bra, and tummy flattening panties. Jan and Olga were honored for their community and humanitarian work and in 1985 they received the California Industrialist Of The Year award for life time achievement.

Jan Erteszek died in 1986. In 1979, at age 73, Olga dies of breast cancer. One of their daughters, Christina Johnson, is currently the design director at Warnaco for Olga's Christina, a sporty line of lingerie, which was originally trademarked by Olga Company in 1981.

COURTESY OF www.vintagepavement.info/vintage_olga_lingerie.html

What's a gal to do?

Above, my Olga Pick of a Lifetime Nightgown.. Gorgeous isn't she? Speaking of she, sorry, that's a first for me. I swear I would never call a piece of lingerie "her, she" and cringe when I see on eBay auctions. What is with some of these sellers calling their lingerie as though it's a human counterpart... strange.

Very humdrum mood...HATE THIS FREAKING TIME CHANGE, so very depressing. So here I sit on the eve of the election and thought to myself, I really need to finish my voter sample ballot, then I thought, gee, I haven't blogged in a month. Then I thought, I have to do dinner. Then I though, GOD HELP ME, my daughter is asking me to take her out driving. Then I thought, I have to pay bills, and need to get up some vintage lingerie to sell.

Boring, I know, but when I get over this depression from the time change, I'll write a something a little more juicy.