A Final Salute to Bette Joan Rac and Her Legacy! (The Piano Teacher’s Story)

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  • Опубліковано 22 жов 2024
  • We were fortunate to have been a small part of the story of Bette Joan Rac and her fashion legacy. Through Alex ‪@CuriosityIncorporated‬ we purchased an attic filled with some of her favourite pieces and happily brought them out of the dark and into the lives of vintage lovers far and wide! This video shares a few of her pieces that we still have in the shop as well as a bit of our experience in this fascinating story. We’re a local vintage shop passionate about sustainable fashion and sharing the stories of people in our community, and we hope you enjoy this latest episode featuring a character of epic proportion! We look forward to sharing our stories with you!
    Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe.
    #madamerac #pianoteacher #hoarderhouse #vintagefashion #dvf

КОМЕНТАРІ • 78

  • @statewench2828
    @statewench2828 2 роки тому +8

    I have bought 6 different Rac jewelry pieces. SHe sure had good taste

  • @gibbysgirls
    @gibbysgirls 2 роки тому +11

    Bravo!!! I’m sure many that watched this journey from the beginning would have loved to have seen the amazing clothing in more detail. Thank you for letting us in on a small piece of it. Wonderful video ladies, I hope to see more💜

  • @patpeters6331
    @patpeters6331 2 роки тому +7

    It would be great if the photo of Madam Rac wearing the item was included with the purchase of the suit or the dresses.

  • @dianneswanson5065
    @dianneswanson5065 2 роки тому +4

    I love it when the piece is brought close to the camera to see the detail. More please!

  • @denisesaxton790
    @denisesaxton790 2 роки тому +10

    Wonderful video. I watched Betty Joan's story from the beginning when Alex bought the house. I'm glad so many of her clothes and other belongings found a niche with people. I think she would be pleased and surprised how things turned out.

  • @jodysappington7008
    @jodysappington7008 2 роки тому +2

    thank you for sharing

  • @lcostantino7931
    @lcostantino7931 2 роки тому +2

    Great.... Thanks

  • @CathyMiller0711
    @CathyMiller0711 2 роки тому +6

    Bette Joan was quite the fashionable lady. She certainly had beautiful high quality clothing. If I remember correctly from Alexander’s videos, her father was a tailor.

  • @patpeters6331
    @patpeters6331 2 роки тому +3

    I added a comment on Alex's latest video about your video & posted the link as well. Hopefully it'll drive more subs & views. 🙂👍

  • @sylviajones4907
    @sylviajones4907 2 роки тому +4

    Great video, Ladies.
    Enjoyed seeing some amazing clothes from Madame Rac's Collection. Hoping someone tiny will scoop them up.

  • @elizabethturnbull1537
    @elizabethturnbull1537 2 роки тому +7

    Hello ladies, such spectacular Madame Rac clothing, wonderful to see it brought back to life again. Loved the green multi colour dress and so lovely to see the photo of Madame Rac wearing it, I wished it was my size! Thank you for doing this video, you’re both doing a brilliant job of it, loving the relaxed way of showing the pieces, take care.

  • @dansetzer1454
    @dansetzer1454 2 роки тому +1

    Cyd in the USA. I watched as Alex took us on the journey through Bette Joan Rac's home. I did wonder where all the clothing went. I'm so happy to hear that the clothing continues to give people so much joy and even helps give back to the music she loved. You are wonderful custodians of the history of fashion.

  • @patpeters6331
    @patpeters6331 2 роки тому +5

    Great video. Really enjoyed it. Thanks.

  • @sherischult6184
    @sherischult6184 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for sharing this episode I watched Alexis’ labor of love at Betty Joan’s house. I LOVE the photo album i thought you should keep it as it seems to fit your wonderful store but I understand moving it forward. Thanks for sharing

  • @margaretmacdonald6527
    @margaretmacdonald6527 2 роки тому +2

    Fabulous video can't believe you have all those pictures they are amazing

  • @carlaopp9774
    @carlaopp9774 2 роки тому +5

    Found you through Alex. Glad I did. Very interesting, and fun. You both are great.

  • @Rhodie16
    @Rhodie16 2 роки тому +2

    Great reminder of how one can recycle and reuse clothing even if the squirrels have gotten at them. Love your store and all your posts on instagram!

  • @michaelf5061
    @michaelf5061 2 роки тому +5

    Loved this episode. She was truly unique women .

  • @tammyr2966
    @tammyr2966 2 роки тому

    I loved the Madam Rac series! So beautiful that you were able to raise money for a music scholarship! She was so beautiful! Thanks for sharing what’s left of her collection! Loved seeing the photos again!

  • @lbacaterpillar
    @lbacaterpillar 2 роки тому +3

    She was such an amazing woman. I really enjoyed this. What excellent clothing. I love the fabrics and artistic cut. Thanks for sharing this with us. From Ohio.

  • @adriannecote5319
    @adriannecote5319 2 роки тому +1

    Such lovely clothes

  • @killamoosdraree730
    @killamoosdraree730 2 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love what was done to the squirrel chewed pieces. That soutache style design on the blue jacket is stunning, The flower pins that were obviously made with some fabric harvested from the pink suit are super adorable. Thanks for sharing.

  • @shainazion4073
    @shainazion4073 2 роки тому +1

    I love that you give the measurements for every piece! It makes it so much easier to decide if it would be the correct size.

  • @sandit638
    @sandit638 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for doing this video, I was so curios about what happened to all those clothes, furs, bags...Glad you could save and resell Madame's treasures.

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR 2 роки тому +1

    I loved the Madame Rac story because my wife of thirty-five years is a very thin, piano teacher/painter but very practical with a MBA. She gets mail from her native Singapore addressed to Madam Chung. Thanks for the video.

  • @suzieq2958
    @suzieq2958 2 роки тому +1

    Well done ladies! you did her proud!! x if only I could get into Natasha's favourite!! would really go with my motorbike-in-the-garage-for-the-nght look!! lol 💜

  • @jbigfeather
    @jbigfeather 2 роки тому +1

    I’m so excited that Alex introduced his followers to your store & what a lovely video of Madam Rack’s gems. I wore size 3 in college but waved goodby decades ago. I would love the skirt suit with the beaver collar but it’s too large. I’m looking forward to your Saturday presentation. I live in Albuquerque, NM & can’t wait for the Liberty Scarves, I visited Liberty’s during the Queens Jubilee and bought the most exquisite fabrics & Burda patterns which weren’t sold here then so I felt vary fashionable at the time. Years ago I was in Victoria for an art conference & bought an exquisite 40’’s tweed skirt suit & fabulous sunglasses.

    • @swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094
      @swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for your kind words and for watching❤️I LOVE Liberty too and am a textile-a-holic! We’ll show the scarves when they’re back from the cleaners🥰

  • @Miss_Toots
    @Miss_Toots 2 роки тому +1

    At Alex's auction, I bought a boat load of Madame racs jewelry. Shipped all the way to the UK and I treasure every piece X

  • @ReleaseTheQuackers
    @ReleaseTheQuackers 2 роки тому +1

    *THANK YOU!!!* This was a beautiful tribute to Madame Rac! The care and time you put into salvaging her collection shows what truly wonderful people *YOU* are.

  • @janefranklin6350
    @janefranklin6350 2 роки тому +1

    I am so glad you got some of Madame Rac's clothing items and are showcasing with us. This allows us to appreciate them as much as you do. I don't feel like the guy that got the bulk of the clothing and all the fur coats (Mark?) had near the appreciation for them and was just interested in a quick turnover.
    Thanks for sharing ladies.

    • @swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094
      @swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094  2 роки тому +2

      I don’t know Marc’s situation and can only speak to our experience. We were definitely determined to bring a new life to everything that comes our way! Thank you so much for watching 🥰

  • @jennypennynenny8021
    @jennypennynenny8021 2 роки тому +1

    Oh man I would love to buy the album! Who ever gets it is gonna have such a fun time looking through Bette’s history of fashion !!

  • @adelaidemorningstar1870
    @adelaidemorningstar1870 Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gayejani350
    @gayejani350 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed your vlog, especially since I’ve just recently watched the whole series on Madam Rac. The whole adventure was so interesting and great to see the items which you acquired and told us about. She must have been quite a lady. Looking forward to more of your blogs.🥰🇨🇦

  • @shainazion4073
    @shainazion4073 2 роки тому +1

    I had a squirrel problem in one storage garage. The smell is worse than cats. They tear fabrics into shreds for bedding. They are very handy (not in a good way!).

  • @shainazion4073
    @shainazion4073 2 роки тому +1

    Would loved to have seen a video of the different artist redone jackets from the contest. Did you make a video of the entries?

    • @swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094
      @swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094  2 роки тому +1

      We do have some old videos from the contest! Thanks for reminding me, I’ll find them and post them🥰

    • @shainazion4073
      @shainazion4073 2 роки тому +1

      @@swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094 Thanks So much.

  • @nikkid3235
    @nikkid3235 2 роки тому +3

    Angela, please watch out for phishing comments, and report them.

  • @dawnlovejoy8917
    @dawnlovejoy8917 2 роки тому +2

    Hi, love Natasha's skirt. Just wanted to ask who it's by so I can track one down for myself.
    I'd love to see outfit of the day introduction in your videos as you both look super stylish.

    • @swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094
      @swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094  2 роки тому +1

      Natasha’s skirt is vintage and unlabelled so probably pretty tough to duplicate! Thanks for watching and we’ll consider your suggestion 🥰

  • @katwitanruna
    @katwitanruna 2 роки тому +1

    So much fun! I’ve subscribed, commented, and sent to two different social media platforms!!

    • @swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094
      @swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094  2 роки тому +2

      Much appreciated! Thanks for watching ❤️

    • @katwitanruna
      @katwitanruna 2 роки тому +1

      @@swishvintagefindsforyoursa6094 I’m so pleased you’ve started a channel! I’ve done historical costuming since 1972 and loved seeing your shop when you showed up on Curiosity Inc. That photo album would be a lovely addition to a costumer’s library! I’m not active anymore or I’d snatch it up myself!

  • @arrow2370
    @arrow2370 2 роки тому

    I enjoy real videos not scripted or acted, so enjoyable.

  • @shainazion4073
    @shainazion4073 2 роки тому +1

    The Albert Nippon is very 80s does 40s.

  • @shainazion4073
    @shainazion4073 2 роки тому +1

    Is the cranberry wool skirt "on sale" or "for sale"? Is the price going backup to a different price?

  • @sherryrunslate9678
    @sherryrunslate9678 2 роки тому +1

    I am a size 4! Actually I can wear sizes from a junior sized 14-16 to a 2 and mainly a 3 but settle on a four because I can’t find size 3’s. My bust is a 34!
    Anything you are needing to “cast off as a tax donation” just let me know. I’ll pay for the shipping! Lol
    (But, seriously!)

  • @sherryrunslate9678
    @sherryrunslate9678 2 роки тому

    I was hoping you wouldn’t do a piece on the wonderful finds at the musicians house!

  • @Hannah-pk6iq
    @Hannah-pk6iq 2 роки тому +5

    Ladies came from Alex and love watching you. However the sound is not great. Can just about hear you x