Blogger Natalie Joos is a vintage fashion die-hard. Since starting her site Tales of Endearment in 2010, the stylist and photographer has profiled “real-deal connoisseurs” with enviable vintage wardrobes filled with ball gowns, hats and stilettos, ’70s rock T-shirts, and all things lace and flower-patterned. After an overwhelmingly positive response to her photos online, this month Joos released the book version of her blog, and she’s has already hinted that another book might be on the way. Tales of Endearment: Modern Vintage Lovers and Their Extraordinary Wardrobes features portraits of fashion insiders and their one-of-a-kind items, including Eliza Doolittle, Dee Hilfiger, and Constance Zimmer. Click through for a preview of the book.
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Zoë Bleu Sidel Sidel at her mother's house in the Pacific Palisades. Sidel is on the cover and the first photographed for the book, August 2... Zoë Bleu Sidel Sidel at her mother's house in the Pacific Palisades. Sidel is on the cover and the first photographed for the book, August 2015. "She became the standard to which I measured the rest of my stories," says Joos.
Photo: Natalie Joos
Dee Hilfiger Hilfiger in her home in Connecticut. She is designer Tommy Hilfiger's wife and a fervent vintage collector. She has a room of manneq... Dee Hilfiger Hilfiger in her home in Connecticut. She is designer Tommy Hilfiger's wife and a fervent vintage collector. She has a room of mannequins displaying her most treasured pieces.
Photo: Natalie Joos
Ece Sükan Sükan in the streets of Istanbul. She has a fashion and vintage background, and collects, wears, and sells her pieces.
Phot...Ece Sükan Sükan in the streets of Istanbul. She has a fashion and vintage background, and collects, wears, and sells her pieces.
Photo: Natalie Joos
Abigail Spencer Abigail Spencer at her house in Studio City, Los Angeles. "Who better to talk about vintage than the woman who changed into ... Abigail Spencer Abigail Spencer at her house in Studio City, Los Angeles. "Who better to talk about vintage than the woman who changed into clothes of every era imaginable in the span of one TV season?" says Joos.
Photo: Natalie Joos
Jenny Bacquing Bacquing is an activist who photographs weddings and primarily wears vintage prom dresses. Here, she stands in her aunt’s abandone... Jenny Bacquing Bacquing is an activist who photographs weddings and primarily wears vintage prom dresses. Here, she stands in her aunt’s abandoned apartment in San Francisco.
Photo: Natalie Joos
Staz Lindes The musician and model wears a vintage leather bodysuit outside of her home in Silver Lake, Los Angeles.
Photo: Natalie Joos
Amy Van Doran Van Doran is a matchmaker. Joos photographed her in her home in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Photo: Natalie Joos
Shelly Lyn Sugawara Sugawara outside her house in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Joos describes her as a vibrant, colorful jewelry designer.
Photo...Shelly Lyn Sugawara Sugawara outside her house in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Joos describes her as a vibrant, colorful jewelry designer.
Photo: Natalie Joos
Greg Banks Photographed here in Brooklyn, Banks is a musician with vintage style. In the book he tells the story of how his family survived Hurri... Greg Banks Photographed here in Brooklyn, Banks is a musician with vintage style. In the book he tells the story of how his family survived Hurricane Katrina.
Photo: Natalie Joos
Steven Onoja Onoja with his mom who was visiting from Nigeria. Onoja is a New York-based creative consultant, photographer and fashion blogger.&n... Steven Onoja Onoja with his mom who was visiting from Nigeria. Onoja is a New York-based creative consultant, photographer and fashion blogger.
Photo: Natalie Joos
Olivier Châtenet Olivier is an expert on fashion history. This photograph was taken at his apartment in Paris.
Photo: Natalie Joos
Hannah Bhuiya In the pool of the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. Bhuiya just wrote her first feature film — a costume drama.
Photo: Natalie Joo...Hannah Bhuiya In the pool of the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. Bhuiya just wrote her first feature film — a costume drama.
Photo: Natalie Joos
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