You will find the blog post here about the discussion:
A Slip of a Girl: "Sold Designs To" Means What?: When discussing that vintage Vandermere by Olga nightgown , that "sold designs too" phrase proved an ambiguous one -- complicating...
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Showing posts with label Olga Nightgowns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Olga Nightgowns. Show all posts
August 17, 2013
Vintage Lingerie. Brand Olga / Vandermere Mystery Solved!
Back earlier this year, my friend "Slip" from A Slip Of A Girl Blog, along with fellow vintage lingerie seller Marilyn from Midnight Glamour, finally solved the mystery about the OLGA/VANDERMERE nightgown saga. Ok, so you are asking, what saga? There are a lot of gowns being sold by Vandermere with the Olga style label, and "RN" number, but no Olga name on the label.
You will find the blog post here about the discussion:
A Slip of a Girl: "Sold Designs To" Means What?: When discussing that vintage Vandermere by Olga nightgown , that "sold designs too" phrase proved an ambiguous one -- complicating...
You will find the blog post here about the discussion:
A Slip of a Girl: "Sold Designs To" Means What?: When discussing that vintage Vandermere by Olga nightgown , that "sold designs too" phrase proved an ambiguous one -- complicating...
July 26, 2013
Vintage Lingerie Sale! Our Summer Sizzle Sale With $9.95 Auctions
Vintage Lingerie Sale!
Our Summer Sizzle Sale With $9.95 Auctions
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| Sweet Cherry Vintage Summer Sizzle Sale! |
Olga, in her Designer Line, beautiful Vanity Fair gowns, sweet chiffon babydolls and vintage nightgowns galore! Here are a few to wet your whistle ;)
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January 26, 2012
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:
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:
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November 28, 2011
Olga Nightgowns And Vintage Lingerie
Olga Nightgowns and Vintage Lingerie.
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 1940's 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, ultra romantic. Olga, ultra beautiful. What more could a woman want or desire. Olga, queen of lingerie, she reigns!
A welcome addition to your finer lingerie boudoir. Be sure to shop my online store for more vintage lingerie and vintage fashion at Sweet Cherry Vintage Lingerie.
And..if you are looking for Olga nightgowns, I have plenty of those too!
Please be sure to leave a comment! I would love to hear from you! Thank you :)
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 1940's 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, ultra romantic. Olga, ultra beautiful. What more could a woman want or desire. Olga, queen of lingerie, she reigns!
A welcome addition to your finer lingerie boudoir. Be sure to shop my online store for more vintage lingerie and vintage fashion at Sweet Cherry Vintage Lingerie.
And..if you are looking for Olga nightgowns, I have plenty of those too!
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| "Vintage Style, Vintage Inspired" Nightgown, very much like that styled like Olga gowns. Presenting a "Vintage Style, Vintage Inspired" Nightgown, very much like that styled like Olga nightgowns. This gown is not vintage, but made in a vintage style spandex form-fit bodice body-silk. |
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| Olga nightgown original. Twist ruched bodice with shorter matching Olga robe. |
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| Olga nightgown original in burgundy. Classic full sweep style. |
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| Olga nightgown original. in peach with matching peach chiffon JC Penney robe. |
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| Olga nightgown original. Pink lace swirl full sweep RARE nightgown. |
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| Olga nightgown original. Pink with long sleeves. Ultra rare! |
Please be sure to leave a comment! I would love to hear from you! Thank you :)
August 10, 2011
Vintage Lingerie, Nightgowns and Peignoirs OLGA Nightgowns!
Vintage Lingerie, Nightgowns and Peignoirs. This week's RARE OLGA Nightgowns Styles.
Olga Style 9299
I am showing off today this stunning Olga two tone purple set. The peignoir dressing gown robe is obviously not an Olga, however, looks absolutely amazing with this ultra rare Olga gown.
Vintage lingerie nightgowns and peignoirs. Always trying to come up with something quirky, newsworthy and fun. Sometimes you just draw a blank. Keeping it real, and real simple.
I was lucky enough recently to come across some very rare Olga styles. Never before seen styles. Here are a few, and currently up for sale and auction on my Sweet Cherry Vintage eBay shopping site.
Deep Sapphire Navy Blue Satin Olga Style 92094. With original store tags that read" Olga Flame Lights A Fire Under Fashion" , hence the flame like pattern in the satin bodice. STUNNING.
My lord.. a sweet Georgia Peach of a gown. Olga Style 9211 with chiffon peignoir robe, that I have paired up with this sweet delightful gown.
The beautiful red Olga Style 79200 For Vandemere above is more of one of your "classic" huge sweep gowns, however, it is made for Vandemere, which makes it a little more rare find.
Another sapphire blue Satin jewel, ultra rare in Olga style 92114. The color is amazing in a true sapphire jewel tone.
Last but not least.. one of my favorites. A stunning Rose Floral Nightgown Olga style 92280 and Raspberry Red/Pink with TAGS Robe Olga style 94280
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 1940's 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, ultra romantic. Olga, ultra beautiful. What more could a woman want or desire. Olga, queen of lingerie, she reigns!
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Olga Style 9299
I am showing off today this stunning Olga two tone purple set. The peignoir dressing gown robe is obviously not an Olga, however, looks absolutely amazing with this ultra rare Olga gown.
Vintage lingerie nightgowns and peignoirs. Always trying to come up with something quirky, newsworthy and fun. Sometimes you just draw a blank. Keeping it real, and real simple.
I was lucky enough recently to come across some very rare Olga styles. Never before seen styles. Here are a few, and currently up for sale and auction on my Sweet Cherry Vintage eBay shopping site.
Deep Sapphire Navy Blue Satin Olga Style 92094. With original store tags that read" Olga Flame Lights A Fire Under Fashion" , hence the flame like pattern in the satin bodice. STUNNING.
My lord.. a sweet Georgia Peach of a gown. Olga Style 9211 with chiffon peignoir robe, that I have paired up with this sweet delightful gown.
The beautiful red Olga Style 79200 For Vandemere above is more of one of your "classic" huge sweep gowns, however, it is made for Vandemere, which makes it a little more rare find.
Another sapphire blue Satin jewel, ultra rare in Olga style 92114. The color is amazing in a true sapphire jewel tone.
Last but not least.. one of my favorites. A stunning Rose Floral Nightgown Olga style 92280 and Raspberry Red/Pink with TAGS Robe Olga style 94280
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 1940's 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, ultra romantic. Olga, ultra beautiful. What more could a woman want or desire. Olga, queen of lingerie, she reigns!
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June 30, 2011
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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June 15, 2011
Olga Nightgowns and Vintage Lingerie
Olga Nightgowns. 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.
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