Fashion Week at Daveland!

For no other reason than just because, I am declaring this week "Fashion Week." This recently acquired vintage image from February 1972 more than justifies it in my book! Here is the vintage publicity blurb that accompanied this photo:

CAJUN QUEEN - - Dressed in a striking Anne Klein designed ensemble from the new Innovator Shop at Bullock's La Habra, Cheryl pauses on one of the quaint streets in Disneyland's New Orleans Square. Her vibrant red blazer is complemented perfectly by the raw silk blouse and all-linen plaid skirt. Bullock's La Habra was one of our fashion leaders presenting 1972's most exciting creations during Disneyland's "Cinderella Festival," March 3-4.

A closeup of the signage for Lafitte's Silver Shop and Cristal d'Orleans:



Looks like the original Cristal d'Orleans sign is still there:



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Vintage New Orleans Square

How about a lovely Sunday in New Orleans...Square, that is! It's a perfect day for a little jazz from the Royal Street Bachelors, as seen in this November 1975 photo.

In the background is the Lafitte Silver Shop, which sold jewelry and other silver merchandise.



A courtyard staircase, aged appropriately, which I believe is the one next to the One of a Kind shop:



Oh how I remember that red shopping bag on the left and the Mickey T-shirts worn by the couple on the right!



A contemporary view for comparison's sake showing the Cristal d'Orleans Shop still in biz:



Jumping forward to August 1981, a few knick-knacks from (I believe) the One of a Kind Shop courtyard:



The same courtyard as seen six years earlier. Only the plants have changed!



Today, it is part of the Pieces of Eight Arcade:





I think I need a beignet. How about you?

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