We're a few days late writing about this, but May 15th marks the 70th Anniversary for the introduction of Nylon stockings. Happy Anniversary! Nylon stockings were introduced for purchase in 1940, and nylon material was first seen by the world at the 1939 World's Fair along with the television set. Nylon material was first shown at the fair marketed as "strong as steel, fine as a spider's web" and was initially used for fishing line and tooth brush bristles. Luckily for us, it was later transformed into garter Nylon stockings and this hosiery was introduced for purchase in Gimbel's Department store on May 15th 1940. Clearly a huge success with women, millions of pairs were sold at $1.35 each, an incredible 64 million pairs of nylon stockings the first year! Before this invention, women wore pure silk stockings. 100% silk stockings are now fairly rare, but we do have them, to see and experience what pure silk hosiery is like, click here. We also have silk thigh highs which stay up on their own with a beautiful wide lace at the top.
While the original stockings were seamed (otherwise known as fully fashioned), later circular knit (non-seamed) stockings were introduced. We are happy to have authentic vintage reproductions of the original seamed stockings, 100% Nylon, knit meticulously on the exact same machines as the 1940's machines and a 100% nylon ultra sheer stocking, also made on the original machines. If you haven't experienced the transparency and beauty of stockings from this era its a true luxury.
Click here to see our authentic hosiery reproductions of 1940's vintage seamed stockings, and here for the original ultra sheer nylon stockings without seams.
70th Anniversary for Nylon Stockings!
Retro style seamed stockings, perfect for New Years evening.
We can't think of anything that's more fashionable with your spectacular holiday dress than seamed stockings, but of course we are very biased (and we would definitely recommend the sparkly silver Christian Louboutin shoes the model is wearing above, but that is a different post). We definitely don't believe in bare legs with your beautiful holiday outfit. You can find black seamed sheer stockings, seamed thigh highs, silver and gold seamed stockings, metallic seamed thigh highs, or simply shimmery thigh highs and sparkle pantyhose here. Fabulous European contrast lace top thigh highs can be found here.
Click on the links above to find sensational holiday legwear for an unforgettable evening!
New! Cassidy Silver Seamed Thigh Highs with Silver Lace Top
Deck the halls.....So the holidays are here, we are just getting the tree up properly at SG, (a little late this year, we have been ridiculously crazy, too busy to decorate the way we have in the past) but we have new silver seamed thigh highs that you should know about. Semi-opaque black stockings with amazing ultra shiny elegant silver lace top and to top it off, it has a sexy Lurex silver seam down down the back. Have fun at your holiday parties with this legwear. Everyone will want to know where you acquired such lovely legwear and most likely the European silver lace top will be your secret, until later... On the practical side our Cassidy thigh highs will keep your legs warmer than the traditional ultra sheer hosiery and will go with your sparkly holiday dresses with style. Made in Europe, true European quality as you would expect from StockinGirl.
Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn.......transparant opera length gloves, now available at StockinGirl
New StockinGirl accessory! Channel your inner Audrey. Think Breakfast at Tiffanys, but opera length gloves with transparent tulle fabric. Marilyn sheer opera length gloves. Retro inspired, perfect to stylishly put on your stockings so as to not run or snag them, but they also look lovely as a fashion accessory paired with our Marilyn satin slip and our Marilyn bustier as shown. Our new gloves are perfectly transparent 100% Nylon tulle, and slightly stretchy for a great fit. You will find they elegantly accent almost any evening outfit. Available in black only. Find the gloves by clicking here, the satin bustier here. Our Marilyn satin and lace slip can be found here. In the Marilyn collection we also have an amazing satin and lace garter belt. Completely transparent wide lace front with soft satin sides. Garter belt details here. One size. 100% Nylon tulle
