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Paris Hilton at the London ITV
awards wearing an amazing dress
designed by Isabell Kristensen. This dress has
thousands of hand-sewn Swarovski crystals, took 2 months to create and
weighs 22 lbs! |
#5079 - c. 1990's
ISABELL KRISTENSEN, London
Pink Silk Satin Dress with
Glamorous Sheer Overcoat!
This dress and coat came to
me directly from the
original owner who had this
made specifically for her by
Isabell Kristensen! So it
is, indeed, HAUTE COUTURE.
Ms. Kristensen has dressed
Nicole Kidman, Shania Twain,
Ivanka Trump, Liza Minnelli,
Katy Perry, Paris Hilton...
and now you! As I read
online, "Her
unique and extravagant creations have remained
synonymous throughout the fashion industry,
reflecting true glamour worthy of the Red
Carpet." I got a few of her pieces from
this owner... but I have to
say this is my favorite!
Candy pink silk striped
simple tank dress with
glamorous sheer striped
swing overcoat!
Rhinestone at neckline and
cuffs. The collar is
plastic wired to sit down or
stand up (the plastic wires
can be removed - or sewn in
to stay). Excellent
condition with just one
issue of a tiny hole and one
pinhole at bottom of coat
near back (see photos). Just
seen when inspecting.
Otherwise, it barely looks
like it was ever worn!
Measures: 34/35" bust, up to
28" waist, up to 37" hips,
34" long dress from shoulder
to hem, 41" long coat, 123"
swing hemline of coat.
NEW LISTING!
$ 1,485.
Approx. - SIZE
6
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#5090 - c. 1990's
ESCADA,
Made in Germany
Seafoam Color Iridescent
Stretch Sequined Strapless
Sheathe Dress! Oh
my!!! Wanna play mermaid
with your man? This
dress will turn every head
in the room as your body
never looked so good! And
the color!!!!! WOW!
Simple strapless sheathe
fully covered with fishscale
laid iridescent seafoam
colored sequins. The
dress has quite a bit of
stretch, so will hug your
body like Spanx! :)
Trimmed in matching color
thin satin at top and sides.
The dress on the mannequin
seems to bunch up at the
sides, but when I tried it
on, it mostly smoothed out.
The mannequin measures: 32"
bust, 24" waist, 34" hips,
and it's tight on her...
HOWEVER, then I tried it on
and it FIT! I'm 33" bust,
27" waist, 38" hips (today).
29" long from top to bottom.
Near Mint Condition.
Fully lined in satin. I
suppose you could also call
the color Mint as well!
Doesn't look like it was
ever worn. Side
zipper. Note, please
don't try to get out of this
dress alone.. the zipper
seems to get a bit stuck on
the sequins. I thought
I would be wearing the dress
all afternoon until I could
call a friend to get me
out!! :) Though I
suppose if I just went out
in the dress, I could have
many male takers to help me!
:) Probably $3500+ new!!
NEW LISTING!
$ 865.
Approx. - SIZE
2-6
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#6727 - c. 1990's
BILL
BLASS, Made in USA
Black Silk Faille "Petal
Bodice" BACKLESS Dress with
Black Lace Bolero!
LARGER
SIZE! OK, I
have to say that I prefer
this dress without the lace
over bolero, but it comes
with it, so look at the
photos to see all. If
you prefer to go sexy...
check out the nearly
backless back on this dress
as well as the sexy petal
bodice front with spaghetti
straps and wide waistband.
The material is a fairly
heavyweight, fairly stiff
FABULOUS feeling silk
faille. The skirt is
fully gathered and will
stand out from the body
without a slip.
Excellent condition dress.
The lace bolero has one
small area of lace breaks
(see photos). Hard to
measure without the back,
but Measures: 33.5"
underbust, 32" waist.
NEW LISTING!
$ 645.
Approx. - SIZE 14
(check
measurements above)
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#6707 - c. 1970's
NORELL Coat of Deep Emerald Green Velvet
and Sable Fur Trim! Museum Quality! From
American designer Norman Norell comes this museum quality velvet sable
trimmed coat. The coat dates from the 1970s and is made from an
deep emerald or bottle green velvet in a Russian princess cut. Gorgeous
sable fur surrounds the high neck, sleeves and hemline of the fully cut
skirt. There are large velvet covered buttons and very wide and dramatic
cinch belt at the waist. This amazing coat is fit for a princess or yes,
even a museum, and is must-have for any serious vintage collector! Fully
lined in green silk taffeta. The condition is excellent, and the
coat has no fading, stains, crush marks on the velvet and the sable fur
is soft and supple and isn't shedding. The only item to note is the belt
has a tear at the backside. Totally unseen from the front. edge
needs to be re-glued (see photo) and I will leave this small repair to a
professional. CONDITION: Brilliant, near mint condition!
NOTE: Doyle Auction House in New York City sold a similar Norell velvet
coat trimmed in a white mink rather than sable. The Doyle estimate
for that coat was $4000-6000. Certainly a sable trimmed coat would
have been valued at much more!! Measures: up to 36" bust, up to 32"
waist, 46" long from
shoulder to hem.
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Museum and Furs, etc. Categories. $
7,500.
Approx. - SIZE
4-8
(check
measurements above) |
LEONA HELMSLEY's
DRESS
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#6599 - c. 1980's
Red Silk Chiffon Dress with
Low Back from the Estate of
Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY!! Damn
lovely with that very drapey,
sexy bodice, long cuffed
sleeves and full chiffon
skirt that will flutter as
you glide into the room ( I
wish I had thought of using
a fan to blow this skirt for
the photo, but alas.... you
will just have to imagine!).
Fabulous low "v" back to
make them look at you no
matter how you are facing
the crowd! Pretty red
satin belt sash with front
bow. Made for
Leona Helmsley by her
in-house dressmaker, Julia
(but no label). Excellent
condition. Measures:
35" bust, 29" waist, 46"
long from shoulder to hem,
31" long from waist to hem.
Looks and feels lovely on!
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Memorabilia Category. $
845.
Approx. - SIZE 6
(check measurements above)
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LEONA HELMSLEY's GOWN
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#6591 - c. 1980's
JULIA
Silver with Gold
Metallic Brocade Strapless
Gown with Rhinestones and
Matching Shrug from the
Estate of Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY!!
One of my last Leona
Helmsley gowns :( This
one must have been worn when
she had just finished
dieting for something as
it's smaller than the rest
of her gowns. Doesn't
quite fit on my mannequin
(which is why the zipper
isn't closed at back).
SO, if you go research Leona
Helmsly, I'm sure you can
figure out exactly when she
wore this. I'm sure
old "Town & Country"
magazines might had photos
of her in every one of my
gowns, but I don't have the
time to research, so I leave
it to you ... imagine the
fun of finding that photo!
Excellent condition gown
with that sweet matching
shrug. Made by her
in-house dressmaker "Julia".
Measurements coming....NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Memorabilia and Wedding
Categories. $ 1,095.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
(check
measurements above)
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#4548 - c. 1935 Black Crepe
Gown with Rhinestone and
Beaded Bodice in Butterfly
Design!
Larger Size!
I always seek out great larger sized gowns
for this website... but they
are very hard to find. So..
when you see them... pounce!
I tried to lighten the
photos enough for you to see
the shape of the gown.
The bodice is hard to
miss... fully beaded in
silver bugle beads and tons
of rhinestones. The
sleeves are open at the
sides but cover everything
you want to cover as they
hang to the elbow. The
back is a wide vertical
strip of rhinestones, which
matches the design on the
sleeves. The front...
well, the front is designed
in a artistic butterfly!
NICE!!! The black
crepe skirt has a wide waist
front and back with tiny
buttons up the back (OK, I
didn't button them all, but
they are all there).
And then a gathered back to
give the impression of a
train. NICE!!
This gown isn't in perfect
condition, but certainly
quite wearable... especially
as you would likely wear for
the evening so the very
minor pulls and light faded
red spots (see photos) won't
be seen. There is a
bit of rust on the
rhinestones in the mid-front
(see photos). With a
bit of scraping, or
cleaning, it will come off.
Only other thing is a slight
mustiness for those who are
finicky. GREAT SIZE...
Measures: up to 44"
bust, up to 35" waist, up to
40" hips.
NEW LISTING!
$
685.
Approx. - SIZE 12/14 with
small hips, large bust
(check
measurements above) |
SOLD
on LAYAWAY |
#6705 - c. 1990's
(?)
OSCAR de la RENTA
Pink Satin Ballgown with Black Velvet Bows and Ribbon!
Do you, like me, believe
that one of the top 10
dresses in modern history
was the Givenchy gown worn
by Audrey Hepburn in
"Sabrina"? You know...
in the tennis court scene?
Well, I ALWAYS seek out
gowns of that look or
shape... and believe me,
they are very hard to find.
So, this Oscar de la Renta
pink satin gown stopped me
in my tracks. Oooh baby!
It doesn't really have an
"overskirt" as Audrey's
gown, but it was designed
with hip padding to give a
Victorian hourglass shape
and it makes the skirt fall
in such a way that gives
that same allure. The
back is just as beautiful
with the low "bustle" shape
and black velvet bow! It's a
combination of the most
wonderful styles created in
one magnificent gown!!
And the color is equally
fabulous! Magnifique!
Crinolines under create the
shape as you see it.
Condition is Excellent with
the exception of some pulls
in the satin (see photos).
Measures: 35/36" bust,
28/29" waist, 55" long from
shoulder to hem. Labeled
size 6 and that seems right.
NEW LISTING!
$ 785.
SOLD
on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE
6
(check
measurements above)
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#5019 -
c. Winter 1991
YVES
SATIN LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE,
Made in Paris, France
Black Taffeta Dinner Dress!
This dress came from the
estate of a New York
socialite / writer.
She bought many of her
pieces in Paris as she
traveled the world! I
researched pieces from
Winter 1991, and this is the
shape that was all over the
runways... a flashback to
Dior's New Look... and who
better to re-interpret Dior
than Yves Saint Laurent who
was Dior's first successor
in 1958. Eh?
This year was probably one
of the last for "lady-like"
fashions. After
this.... casual took over
the world. Too bad!
Love the shape of this
fitted wide inset waistband
ending at upper hips.
Right sleeves, Mini
shoulder pads. Great
faceted black jet buttons
open down front. If
you want to go "runway"...
lose the "modesty panel" at
the front and then it's "v"
to the waist! Va
va voom! Zipper cuffs.
Measures: 34" bust, 26.5"
waist, full hips, 40" long
from shoulder to hem.
Near mint condition.
NEW LISTING!
$ 685.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
(check
measurements above)
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#0659 - c. 1960's CEIL
CHAPMAN Black Beaded and Sequin Evening Dress!
LARGER
SIZE!
This is the second time I've
had this Ceil Chapman
dress... just slightly
different... so it was from
the same collection.
Let's discuss the dress
first. Fantastic Ceil
Chapman piece. The dress is
covered all over in black
beads and sequins in a
festive design. Long
and lean shape meant to be
worn low calf length.
Side metal zipper. The
bodice has the crumb catcher
design with the upper
breasts being the only area
not beaded... just black
netting. The only
differences in this dress
from the other dress I had
are the sequined straps and
a sequined tiny band around
mid-breasts. The other dress
was strapless. I
presume you can remove the
straps if you wish, but they
do look original so I'm
leaving as is. To see the
other look,
click here. The
only other thing to mention
is that from the interior,
it looks as though the dress
was increased in size with
insets at the sides, yet
from the exterior, it seems
this may have been done by
the original manufacturer -
perhaps a special order
sized dress. No one will
ever know unless they look
at the interior of the
dress. Measures: 40" bust, up
to 31" waist, up to 41"
hips, 50" long from shoulder
to hem (the hem is out, so
just hem to your desired
length). Excellent
condition!!!! Once of the
best Ceil Chapman dresses!
NEW LISTING!
$ 1,285.
Approx. - SIZE 10/12
(check
measurements above)
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#6625 - c. 1960's DESIGNED BY
GIVENCHY / I. Magnin Red Floral Chiffon Print Dress!
Gorgeous red floral printed
silk chiffon dress from I.
Magnin & Co., labeled
"Designed by Givenchy".
This may have been a custom
made, special order
"in-house" copy from the
department store. The
details are fabulous but
hard to see in the photos...
so look closely at the
bodice front and back.
The front has a "tied up"
look with flower... almost
like an sheer bolero over a
sheathe dress. The
back is even better..
loosely wrapped with two
tiny bows at top of zipper
and waist. This dress
has extra material inside at
seams and 3" hem. Measures:
38" bust, up to 29" waist,
up to 40" hips, 38" long
from shoulder to hem.
Metal zipper at back. 3"
hem. Acetate lining.
NEW LISTING!
$ 545.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
(check
measurements above)
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#5609 - c.
1930's Black Rayon Net Gown
with Original Rayon Slip!
Ah, the classic 1930's look!
Rent a 1930's movie and you
will see what I mean! A
black rayon slip with a
black net overdress with
off-white embroidery! The
outfit is in Very good
condition... not perfect as
it's been professionally
repairs in two places near
the hem of the skirt (see
last two photos). The only
other thing to mention is
that there is one small
darkening of the embroidery
on one lapel (see photo). If
it doesn't clean, a
seamstress might just be
able to match the thread and
hide the spot.
Side metal zipper. The
slip alone will get your sex
life restarted! :) Measures:
up to 35" bust, up to 30"
waist, up to 42" hips, 55"
long from shoulder to hem.
Since this is bias cut, it
will fit lots of different
body types!
Looks great on me at 33"
bust, 26" waist, 37/38"
hips. Perfect length on me
at 5'2", if you are thinner,
it will be slightly longer,
and vise versa.
NEW LISTING! Under $150, so final sale.
$ 195.
RESERVED
Approx. - SIZE 2-8
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measurements above)
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#6710 -
c. 1950's
SOPHIE ORIGINAL, Saks Fifth Avenue DESIGNER COCKTAIL DRESS!
Sophie
Original dresses were extremely expensive when new! On par with the best
Parisian designer dresses!! (If you don't know... Sophie Gimble was the
in-house designer for Saks). Lovely soft cornflower blue color!
Expertly made silk
georgette chiffon over silk crepe dress with simple straight skirt with two
full flowing circle panels added at back of skirt. Excellent
condition with a few issues... there are belt loops but no belt,
the lower edge of under skirt fabric is slightly faded, and there are a few light
pink almost chalky spots, one on front right mid skirt (pic) is only one that is
slightly noticeable, one pinhead size hole in back flounce panel.
These are all nitpicky issues. Otherwise in beautiful condition.
Metal zipper back. I show
the dress with some silk
flowers pinned on the back -
just for fun. Doesn't
come with it. Measures: 37" bust, up to 29/30" waist, up to 38" hips,
17" from shoulder to waist,
28" long skirt.
NEW LISTING!
$ 465.
Approx. - SIZE 8
(check
measurements above)
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#6708 - c.
early 1990's ISSEY
MIYAKE, Made in Japan Black Fully Stretchy Pleated Silk Blouse!
If you are going to get one
Issey Miyake piece for your
vintage clothing collection,
it better be one with the
classic Miyake shape and
pleating!! This blouse
is so wild lying flat that I
could barely figure out
which was the top and which
was the bottom! I think I
got it right! As you can
see, the collar is a huge
cowl. The sleeves are
"v" shaped at cuffs.
The buttons down front often
hide within the pleats. His
orange pleated minidress
recently sold at auction for
$1,800, and a simple new
Miyake blouse can sell for
$500+. This is a museum
quality piece... just for
you!
NEW LISTING!
$ 785.
Approx. - SIZE 2-6
(check
measurements above)
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#6627 - c. 1950's
JUNIOR
HOUSE, Milwaukee
Novelty Seashells Polished Cotton Sundress!
Sparkling rhinestoned,
seashell print bustier
bodice! Wow... how
cool is this beauty? I just
LOVE unique 50's sundresses.
This one is a cool seafoam
color in a lightly polished
cotton covered all over with
a novelty print of various
seashells (why am I suddenly
humming "Under the Sea" from
"The Little Mermaid"?).
Fitted bodice, nipped "v"
waist tailoring, amazingly
full skirt. My
favorite part are the
rhinestone encrusted
seashell shaped cups!!
The dress can be worn with
the thin halter straps or
strapless, and is fully
boned to ensure fit. This
dress even has hidden
pockets in the skirt (love
that extra touch!). Back
metal zipper. Shown
with crinoline (not
included). Excellent
condition. Measures:
33/34" bust, 25/26" waist,
29" long from natural waist
to hem.
NEW LISTING!
$ 565.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
(check
measurements above)
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#6693 - c. 1940's
Rare
Whimsical Novelty
Print Draped Rayon Dress!
Sadly I first have to say
that this dress is not in
the same great condition as
I like to sell items, but it
was just SO fabulous, I had
to have it to show you!
Exciting and rare black
rayon dress with a colorful
whimsical travel print with
scenes from around the world
with "Let's Go Somewhere"
written in the print.
The fabric is draped over
the skirt on one side with a
flouncy peplum on the other
side. Metal zipper a the
side and upper back.
Measures:
35" bust, 26/27" waist, up
to 37" hips, 16" shoulder to
waist, 41" long from
shoulder to hem.
Issues you ask?? Both
underarms are stained, there
are tiny pinholes in the
front hem (see photos), and
it's just overall "tired".
This dress was obviously
loved and worn. If in
great condition, this would
have been at least twice
this price.
NEW LISTING!
$ 285.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE
6
(check
measurements above)
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#9892 - c. 1929/1930 Sheer Reddish-Brown Cotton
Gauze Chiffon Dress with White Iridescent Seed Beads in Bow
Decoration with Matching Jacket with Huge Bell Sleeves!
I wish I had the original slip for you for this
dress, but it's SO easy to make one... just a tube shape that slips
over the head with thin straps will do! Even I could
sew that!! You can even use ribbons for the straps for ease.
Anyway, obviously it needs a slip... you think??? :) Look at
the photos to see the dress without the jacket. Great to find
these two pieces together, eh? I love the off center hip
detail on the dress and the white iridescent beaded bow (VERY
Chanel!!!) on bust and upper elbow on jacket sleeves... with
additional beading around the neckline. Also gotta love that
scalloped bottom to the jacket!! Condition is Excellent,
EXCEPT I found 8 tiny pinholes (really, I mean pinholes... not
gaping holes!!) in the jacket and 2 tiny pinholes on the dress, and
there is a bit of unravelling of the hem stitching (a 20 second fix
by a seamstress).
Measures: 32-34" bust, up to 29" waist, up to 33"
upper hips (that's 19" long from shoulder to hem to that high
hipseam line), and 36" lower hips (that's 21" long from shoulder to
lower hipseam line), 52" long from shoulder to hem. No
closures, so you need a friend to get in and out of this dress!!!
Find someone you love, as you will be in a funny position bending
over at the waist with your hands over your head letting gravity
help remove the dress. If you have really wide shoulders or
back, you might think twice about this dress... to hard to get on!
NEW LISTING!
$ 435.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
(check
measurements above)
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LEONA HELMSLEY's GOWN
SOLD |
#6590 - c. 1980's Red Lace Gown
from the Estate of Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY! I purchased 11 gowns from the legionary Leona Helmsley - "Queen of the Mean" as she was known. With her wealth
of over $5 Billion Dollars... she was one of the richest women in the
world in the 1980's! Most of her gowns were custom made for her
“by Julia,” the personal, full-time seamstress who designed on dress
forms in a separate wing of Helmsley’s opulent living quarters!
This gown is one of the
"simple" ones.... completely
covered in red lace, lined
everywhere but the long
sleeves. Flattering
shape with low squared
neckline front and back, fitted bodice with
low waist and slightly a-line
skirt. Nicely lacy at
the hemline as well as the
low waist. Excellent
condition. Back
zipper. You know
what they say about "The
Lady in Red"! :)
Oh, and this is the perfect
gown to show off your naked
neckline just awaiting that
massive ruby necklace! :) Measures:
36" bust, up to 29" waist,
up to 41" hips, 58" long
from shoulder to hem. Dress
like a Queen (just don't be
mean! :)
NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the Memorabilia
Category.
$ 965.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE
6
(check
measurements above)
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#4890 - c. 1995
VICKY TIEL, Made in France Black Stretch Gathered or Ruched
Silk Chiffon Gown
Owned and Worn By Whitney Houston!
I'm adding all of the rest of the Whitney Houston items I have
available... none of which I've had time to research to find out
when Whitney might have worn them. SO... that keeps them
priced more affordably! Vicky Tiel's signature material... in
a magnificent gown (prices for her pieces can be quite high!!!)!
Oh, and I happen to have Whitney's SAME gown in red as well, so if
you prefer that, just let me know! Just harder to photograph!
You know Whitney loved these all over runched gowns, as she also had
the similar Marc Bouwer stretch velvet gowns (see one available
below). Elegant and ooh so sexy!! Sheer stretch sleeves.
Excellent condition.
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the
Whitney Houston
Category. $
1,485.
RESERVED
Approx. - SIZE
0-6
(check
measurements above).
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Worn by
CANDICE BERGEN in
TV Show "Murphy Brown"
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#6692 -
c. 1993
RARE
MOSCHINO COUTURE
Jacket of Deep Navy Gabardine Heavily Embellished with White
Pearl Buttons! Worn by CANDICE BERGEN
in an episode of "Murphy Brown"! Valued
at $3,150! Donated
by Candice Bergen from her personal collection (kept after wearing on
her hit sitcom, Murphy Brown) comes this exquisite Moschino
Couture jacket! This exceptional couture
jacket is crafted in an
acetate/rayon blend
gabardine (feels SO
SOFT!!) and is heavily
embellished with white
pearl buttons in the
London Pearly King/Queen tradition (popularized by "Mary Poppins" to
those of you who don't recognize this look!) Jacket
features single large
front button closure
with ‘Moschino Couture’
imprint that matches the
various size buttons
sewn throughout the
jacket, along with
hidden snap front
closure for a perfect
fit. A red satin heart
(representing "charity") adorns the front of the
jacket, along with a red
satin circle and diamond
on the right sleeve.
‘LOVE’ is written
diagonally along the
front in a unique button
pattern. Jacket
features two front flap
hip pockets and fabulous
wide notched sleeve. In
addition to the Bergdorf Goodman on the
Plaza label, is the ‘Moschino Couture Repetita Juvant’, Made in Italy label
celebrating his company's 10 years in the biz by re-visiting some of his
favorite past designs.
Sadly Franco Moschino died the following year in
1994. This
heavily embellished
jacket is in pristine,
mint condition and shows
no wear whatsoever, with
the exception of a few
nicks on a few of the
buttons. A truly
amazing find for the
couture collector!
Measures: 36" bust, 32" waist, up to 39" hips, 24" sleeves, 16" shoulder
to shoulder. VALUED at $3,150!
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Memorabilia Category.
MORE PHOTOS COMING....
$ 1,465.
Approx. - SIZE 6/8
(check
measurements above)
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#4897 - c. 1995
GIANFRANCO FERRE, Made in Italy Black Sheer Beaded Gown of
Black Glossy Chiffon
Owned and Worn By Whitney Houston!
I'm adding all of the rest of the Whitney Houston items I have
available... none of which I've had time to research to find out
when Whitney might have worn them. SO... that keeps them
priced more affordably! This gown is very sheer chiffon
(as you can see) even though it's 2 layers! I sheer chiffon
slip with sheer sleeves (these sleeves are actually open at sides
(see photos).. and then the attached overdress of a glossy chiffon
covered with black beads at the bodice and lower 1/3 of skirt.
No closures, just goes on over the head. You will need a wear
another slip under - unless you love to show areas of your body that
will get you arrested! :) Excellent condition with just a few
beads missing at the left neckline (see photos)... hardly seen!
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the
Whitney Houston
Category.
$
885.
RESERVED
Approx. - SIZE
2-6
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#6624 - c. 1960's Sweet French Cotton "Le
Langage Des Fleurs" Sundress! One of my favorite little
sundresses! Even if you don't speak French you can probably figure out
what this dress says. "The Language of Flowers" and "Je Vous
Adore" which translates to "I Adore You"... not quite the intimate "I
Love You". This is exactly what you want in a summer
sundress... cotton lined so you will stay cool. Charming gray
colored trim on bodice and great front two patch pockets. Back metal
zipper. Shown with crinoline which doesn't come with it. The buttons at
front are just for decoration. Measures: 34/35" bust, 25"
waist, 25" long skirt. Excellent condition.
NEW LISTING!
$ 365.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4 (small waist)
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#6691 - c. 1980's
MOSCHINO COUTURE
Lampshade Bustier! Just what you want from
Moschino! Very collectable! The highest prices for Moschino
are always those with the most whimsy. This one evokes that
classic Carol Burnett Scarlett O'Hara routine... "I saw it in the window
and I just had to have it" where she floats down the staircase in the
drapes tied as a dress still attached to the curtain rod! This is
the Moschino lampshade bustier complete with the silk fringe and
tassels! Near mint condition. Gold and black tassel print.
Tassel straps. Bow at front. Wired hipline. Wear with
the front black rope tassel as you see, or tied in a bow (as I show in
the other photos). Measures: 36" bust, up to 29" waist.
NEW LISTING!
$ 865.
Approx. - SIZE 8
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measurements above)
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#6592 - c. 1980's
Black Lace Strapless Gown from
the Estate of Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY!!
I purchased 11 gowns from the legionary Leona Helmsley - "Queen of the Mean" as she was known. With her wealth
of over $5 Billion Dollars... she was one of the richest women in the
world in the 1980's! Most of her gowns were custom made for her
“by Julia,” the personal, full-time seamstress who designed on dress
forms in a separate wing of Helmsley’s opulent living quarters!
This gown has the Julia label and is one of the more sedate, but still
glorious gowns. Black silk strapless sheathe covered all over by a
black lace which moves as you walk and more gathered at the back.
Black satin trim at bust and bow at back. A stunner.
Excellent condition. Measures: 34" bust (you will need to tailor
this exactly to fit your bust for best fit - boned bodice), 27/28"
waist, 50" long from top of dress to hem. Back zip. Dress like a Queen!
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Memorabilia
Category. $ 945.
Approx. - SIZE 6
(check
measurements above)
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#6714 - c. 1950's
Gorgeous Floral Cotton Party Dress!
OK, there was some
designer out there in the 1950s who decided to combine the look of
Balenciaga with Ceil Chapman, using a Monet inspired cotton print to
create near perfection of a summer party dress! Sadly there are no
labels in this piece, or I would continue to hunt down more from this
designer/manufacturer. LOVE this! Frankly I was hoping this
would be one of the ones I was keeping for myself (I rarely do, but I'm
allowed my weak moments!), but I've come to the sad realization that I
should stay away from greens (with my crazy overly olive skintone).
So.... wahhh... it's for sale. A slightly polished cotton of
impressionist garden of greens, reds, purple, with splashes of yellow,
gray and white. Hopefully you can see the detail of the
beautifully gathered bodice with pleat and bow
detail and crumb catcher low rounded neckline (see photos). Tight to just above the waist
and then
pleated and masterfully folded and cut at hemline into a full crinolined
skirt creating a unique modified tulip hem. Attached stiff tulle slip
has a bit of extra emphasis on the hips.
Back metal zipper. Measures: 35/36" bust, 26/27" waist, free
hips, 43" long from shoulder to hem. Excellent Condition with only
inside spots on sheer gauze lining and slight dingy lining
straps. NEW LISTING!
$ 685.
SOLD
on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 6
(check
measurements above)
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#6690 - c. 1990's
CACHE
Floral One Shoulder Rayon Gown with Low Back! I
rarely sell "new" , non-designer pieces. But some are just so
pretty that I can't resist. So just let me play! OK?
See if you agree with me that this was worth breaking my rules. Just
trying to bring in lower price points for those of you who love my
taste, but not the prices. From Cache. Looks like something
Beyonce would love! Looks great on. The open back is
asymmetrical (cool!) with that "bra" strap at back (slightly elastic).
Bias cut so will fit a few different sizes... it's really just the bust
that needs to be within 33/34". Measures: 33/34" bust, up to
30" waist, up to 40" hips, 62" long from shoulder to hem. Labeled Size
6.
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the $150 Section, so
final sale. $ 145.
RESERVED
Approx. - SIZE 6
(check
measurements above)
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on LAYAWAY |
#6725 - c. 2000's
HEIDI WEISEL, New York
Dress of Black Velvet and Creamy White Wool/Silk Blend!
If you don't know the name Heidi Weisel, just look her up on the web to
see that her dresses generally sell for $2,000! Yup... $2,000!
There's a reason why ... because they are classically perfect in
construction, design and fabric! Michelle Obama would love this -
so if you get a chance to speak with her... please mention my website,
eh? :) Measures: 36" bust, up to 30" waist, up to 37" hips.
Labeled Size 6. Full satin lining feels great on!! Near mint
condition. Probably will give you a heck of a nice cleavage!
Where else are you going to find this dress at about 75% off??
NEW LISTING!
$ 535.
SOLD
on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 6
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measurements above)
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#4295 - c. 1930's Palest Peach Silk Chiffon Crepe Dress
with Slip and Matching Ruffled Capelet! You've seen
Nicole Kidman and others on the red carpet wearing these nearly nude
colored pastels gowns. Here's a 2-piece outfit (or 3-piece if you
want to count the attached rayon slip) of palest peach silk chiffon
crepe with a matching ruffled caplet with bowtie front. Iconic
1930's look.... with the "difficult to shimmy into" 1930's dress
construction. I have to mention this as you should always have a
friend nearby when trying to get in and out of these 30's gowns with
very few openings... this one has some snaps at the side. When
removing, best to pull up to waist, then bend your body totally forward
from waist to toes to let gravity help remove the piece. A friend
helps you from that potentially disastrous moment when the dress is
around your shoulders and ears and you are stuck! :) Once on, this
gown measures: 34" bust, 30"
waist, up to 37" hips, 53" long from shoulder to hem.
Shown on a size 2 mannequin... and looks fine... better a bit larger
than too small. Condition is Very Good.... as there is a dirty area
at hem (which is hard to see), dirty on
shoulder of cape, one freckle on sleeve cap, belt missing, and as can
happen, the slip is now longer than the gown.
NEW LISTING!
$ 195.
Approx. - SIZE
4/6
(check
measurements above)
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#9998 - c. 1980's
MURRAY ARBEID, London Black Lace Bustier with Wide Hot Pink Satin
Waistband!
If you search Murray Arbeid, you will see that one of his gowns was worn
by Princess Diana and sold at her gowns auction for $25,300! This
bustier won't cost you quite that much, but made by the same designer...
so if he was good enough for Princess Diana, he's likely special enough
for you! Black velvet bodice covered with black lace which extends
to a long unlined peplum. The mid section is covered with a wide
hot pink satin waistband with bow at back. All you will need is a simple
black skirt or pants (which I'm sure you have in your closet) and you
are done! Button back over snaps. Measures: 32" bust, 25/26"
waist, 12" long from waist to hem. Excellent condition.
NEW LISTING!
$ 245.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
(check
measurements above)
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#6598 - c. 1980's
Black Silk Velvet Bodice Gown with Ivory Silk Chiffon Skirt and
Sleeves from
the Estate of Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY!!
I purchased a few gowns from the legionary Leona Helmsley - "Queen of the Mean" as she was known. With her wealth
of over $5 Billion Dollars... she was one of the richest women in the
world in the 1980's! Most of her gowns were custom made for her
“by Julia,” the personal, full-time seamstress who designed on dress
forms in a separate wing of Helmsley’s opulent living quarters! Ah,
that's the life, eh?? :) This gown was quite different from
the rest... perhaps designed specifically for a costume ball - as it has
a "wench" feel. Black silk velvet bodice with low neckline and
silver beading faux corseting at front. Ivory silk chiffon full sleeves
and 3 layers of chiffon skirt. Back zip.
The photos will explain everything.
Measures: 36" bust, 30" waist, up to 38" hips, 60" long from shoulder to hem. Lined in
silk under. Leona wouldn't have worn anything that wasn't special..
here's your chance to dress like a Billionaire... in her actual dress!!
Excellent condition.. just one tiny pull area in chiffon found just
under zipper. Great for an interestingly different wedding gown as well!
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Memorabilia
Category. $ 1,285.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
(check
measurements above)
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#6595 - c. 1980's
Silver Sequin and Beaded Bodice Strapless Gown with Cream Silk
Chiffon Skirt from
the Estate of Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY!!
I purchased a few gowns from the legionary Leona Helmsley - "Queen of the Mean" as she was known. With her wealth
of over $5 Billion Dollars... she was one of the richest women in the
world in the 1980's! Most of her gowns were custom made for her
“by Julia,” the personal, full-time seamstress who designed on dress
forms in a separate wing of Helmsley’s opulent living quarters! Ah,
that's the life, eh?? :) This lovely strapless gown has a
fully beaded and sequin silver corset-type bodice and full creamy ivory
silk chiffon skirt. Back zip.
The photos will explain everything.
Measures: 36" bust, 28" waist, 36" around bottom of bodice,
43" long from natural waist to hem. Lined in
silk under. Leona wouldn't have worn anything that wasn't special..
here's your chance to dress like a Billionaire... in her actual dress!! Excellent
condition with just a few minor bead loss. Great for a wedding gown as
well!
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Memorabilia
Category. $ 1,285.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
(check
measurements above)
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#6593 - c. 1980's Midnight Blue Sequined Halter
Gown from the Estate of Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY! I
purchased a few of the "over-the-top" gowns from the legionary Leona
Helmsley - "Queen of the Mean" as she was known. With her wealth
of over $5 Billion Dollars... she was one of the richest women in the
world in the 1980's! Most of her gowns were made for her
“by Julia,” the personal, full-time seamstress who designed
new custom-made gowns for every event from in a separate wing of Helmsley’s opulent living quarters.
Ah,
that's the life, eh?? :) As you will see, “She obviously
was the epitome of a rich socialite, wanting to stand out in a sea of
black." This is one of my favorite... a midnight blue sequin halter
gown trimmed in silver lame braiding. Crinolines under. Back zip.
Excellent condition! The photos will explain everything.
Measures: 29" waist, 60" long from shoulder to hem. Lined in
silk under. Leona wouldn't have worn anything that wasn't special..
here's your chance to dress like a Billionaire... in her actual dress!! NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Memorabilia
Category. $ 1,485.
RESERVED
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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measurements above)
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#6594 - c. 1980's
Silver and White Lace Strapless Gown with Beading from
the Estate of Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY!!
I purchased a few of the "over-the-top" gowns from the legionary Leona Helmsley - "Queen of the Mean" as she was known. With her wealth
of over $5 Billion Dollars... she was one of the richest women in the
world in the 1980's! Most of her gowns were custom made for her
“by Julia,” the personal, full-time seamstress who designed on dress
forms in a separate wing of Helmsley’s opulent living quarters! Ah,
that's the life, eh?? :) Perfect for a summer wedding gown or
evening gown. A white and silver lace strapless gown with
off-white beading and sequins. The bodice is fitted like a corset,
and the skirt fully drapes. Back zip. The photos will explain everything.
Measures: 36" bust, 28/29" waist, up to 38" at upper hipline,
43" long from natural waist to hem. Lined in silk under.
Leona wouldn't have worn anything that wasn't special.. here's your
chance to dress like a Billionaire... in her actual dress!!
Excellent condition with one exception... there is a stain from the hem
up 9" on the front skirt (see last photo). It can be hidden in the
folds of the skirt, but it's there (reflected in the price).
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Wedding and
Memorabilia Categories. $ 885.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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measurements above)
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#4896 - c. 1940's WHITNEY
HOUSTON Gown of Electric Blue Metallic Rectangular
Paillettes! As stretchy as you can get in a gown (so this will
look a lot better with actual legs!) so it will hug your body to show
off all your curves (attention Beyonce!). Killer look!!
Please look at the close up photos so you can see what this dress is
made of... millions (OK, perhaps a few less) of electric blue and
auroaborealis (so they have a purple hue as well) tightly woven into the
stretch black netting. Fabulous details!!! Fishtail train!
Sleeves that look like gloves! Strapless look with matching choker
turtleneck! Just awesome. Excellent condition.
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Memorabilia and
WHITNEY HOUSTON Categories. $
1,685.
RESERVED
Approx. - SIZE
2-6
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#6689 - c. late 1960's
MAURICE
Black Jersey Floral Maxi Dress!
Can't afford a Pucci, but always loved the look? Well, you're not
the only one. And so there were a few designers out there in the
60's who copied the Pucci look (even went as far as whimsically placing
the signature in the fabric dress. ... just like Pucci!). Maurice
was one of the best. Bessi was another. This maxidress (or gown)
is a dramatic black jersey covered with bright multicolored flowers in
shades of pink, red, purple, green, robin's egg blue, lemon, tangerine
that really pop on the deep black background. The edges are all trimmed
in smaller floral design. The bodice has a great keyhole opening
and gathered shaping (see the lightened photos). Measures: 36"
bust, up to 29" waist, 58" long from shoulder to hem. Back zipper.
Sleeves are on the short side - like bracelet length. Excellent
condition with the most minor vintage wear.
NEW LISTING!
$ 265. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 8, perhaps 10
(check
measurements above)
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#6715 - c. 1980's Silver "Mirror Ball" Metallic
Mermaid Gown! Make
yourself the center of attention! This is not one of my usual
well-made garments of the best fabrics. Nope. It's rather
one of those middle-of-the-road mass produced garments. However, I
just couldn't resist the look! And for those of you who want to WOW
without looking cheap.... I think this is the perfect gown! It is a stretchy fabric, very
comfortable and light. And, oh my god, it looks great on! You will
be the mirror ball in the crowd. Does not
need a lot of accessories... please! The measurements will look large,
but these are the maximum... still looks great on me at 33" bust, 26"
waist, 37" hips (can you say "pear"! :( So... Measures:
up to 38" bust, up to 32" waist, up to 41" hips, 57" long from shoulder
to hem. Back zipper. Fully lined.
NEW LISTING!
(NOTE: Revised length as I had a 20" typo! Eek!) $ 265.
Approx. - SIZE 4-8
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measurements above)
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#6711 - c. 1950's LEE CLAIRE
Black Lightweight Silk Taffeta Trained Gown! Do you know
Lee Claire? I've had some lovely dresses with this label... and voila,
here's another! Black silk gown with a wonderful Victorian era apron
bustle look around the hipline with a bow and tail at back. Pretty
square neckline with dip in back. So simple, yet so elegant
Measures: 35" bust, 28" waist, up to 39" hips, 56" long from shoulder to
hem. Back metal zipper. Excellent condition.
NEW LISTING!
$ 385.
Approx. - SIZE
6/8
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measurements above)
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#5015 - c. 1980's GIVENCHY
NOUVELLE BOUTIQUE, Paris Black Silk Velvet Wiggle Dress with Gold
Metal Bodice! I think if I had to choose my favorite designers
of all times... I might have to say Givenchy, though Valentino is a
close second). But just the image of that incredible "Sabrina" Audrey
Hepburn Givenchy gown gives him the edge! :) For you, I have
this oh so soft black silk velvet dress in near mint condition (no
crushing!)... with empire waist and a bodice of modiately sheer black
covered with brilliant gold metal rectangles in horizontal design all
over! Sparkles in the light! Great rhinestone gold buttons on
cuffs. Lightly padded shoulders. Back zipper to high waist, open
back above. Measures: 35" bust, up to 29" waist, up to 37" hips,
39" long from shoulder to hem, 6" slit up front of skirt so you can
walk! Would have cost much more when new... but condition is as if new!
Think of the great cleavage you will have! :)
NEW LISTING!
$ 565.
Approx. - SIZE
6/8
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measurements above)
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#6702 - c. 1970's BOB MACKIE
/ RAY AGHAYAN Bronze Leopard Print Lame Halter Gown with Matching
Bolero Jacket Trimmed in Fabulous Fantasy Feathers at Neckline and
Cuffs! Here's some history for you. In 1963, Ray Aghayan
selected Bob Mackie as his assistant on "The Judy Garland Show" for CBS.
In 1969, they established a Beverly Hills boutique, Elizabeth the First
(with Elizabeth Courtney) which in turn spawned the short-lived
wholesale first Ray Aghayan/Bob Mackie. So... This gown and jacket
is an extremely early Mackie!! Wow... Gold lame and silk in a
leopard print. Empire waist halter gown. Stunning and sexy,
but simple, right? So for that Hollywood entrance, you needed
something a bit more dramatic... hence the matching blouson bolero
jacket trimmed in huge spotted brown and tan fantasy feathers!!!
Measures: 36/37" bust, 30" waist , up to 39" hips, 32" waist of jacket,
60" long gown from shoulder to hem. Near mint condition... you
will just need to re-tack the cuff of feathers onto one cuff. An
modern historic Hollywood early Bob Mackie piece!
NEW LISTING!
$ 1,285.
Approx. - SIZE
6/8
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measurements above)
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#5017 - c. 1980's CHRISTIAN
DIOR Boutique, Paris Goldenrod Colored Satin with Black Silk
Velvet and Lace Party Dress! I always try to match the colors
exactly to that of the item on my computer.. but all computer screens
are different. This dress is quite a bold color goldenrod.
Not as tame as it might appear if you have a muted screen. It's a
dress that will certainly draw attention. And is museum worthy!
Black silk velvet bodice with modified boat neck. Then comes those
large poufy sleeves and skirt of a bright goldenrod silk satin with
black lace under just ever so slightly peeking out!! At the
shoulders and back waist are large black velvet bows. A lovely
party dress. Excellent condition with just one minor area of light
spotting on the skirt (see last photo). Has inner crinoline
netting.
NEW LISTING!
$ 565.
Approx. - SIZE
6
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measurements above)
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#5014 - Dated May 26, 1986
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rhinestone Jacket of Black Silk Jersey! Never
Worn... Comes with the Original Monte Carlo Shop Price Tag of $1,470
Attached! Actually, the price tag reads originally 9,710
French Francs which was converted to $1,470 US Dollars. This was
purchased by a New York writer and socialite at the Yves Saint Laurent
Shop in Monte Carlo in 1986. I have many pieces of hers... many
1980's top designer suits and silk blouses which will be going up on
this website in the near future. This is one of my favorite
pieces, so it goes up first. Wonderful feeling softest silk jersey
material, lined in an equally wonderful feeling pink silk satin lining
(you will want to wear it with nothing under but your skin).
Brilliant large rhinestones and black beads. Excellent, near mint condition. Never Worn. Wide shoulder pads
designed to be worn likely over a shoulder-padded blouse. $1,470
would equal approximately $3,000 in today's dollars. You get a heck of a
break on a NEW OLD masterpiece. Labeled size 40 (French size).
Measures: 23" long from shoulder to hem.
NEW LISTING!
$ 675.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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measurements above)
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#6698 - c. 1990's VICTOR
EDELSTEIN. London Gown of Black Silk Satin Jacquard with Fishtail
Back!
Victor Edelstein was most closely associated with Princess Diana as
he was one of her favorite designers. As a matter of fact, one of
her most famous dresses was the Victor Edelstein ink blue silk velvet
gown that Diana wore in 1995 when she made that tabloid splash dancing
with John Travolta at the White House!! Even the Madame Tussauds
wax statue of Diana is said to be wearing an Edelstein! 1992
was the first year of his ready-to-wear collection. Prior to that
it was couture/made to order only. I wish I could date this for you, but
I need to educate myself in Edelstein designs. Meanwhile... it's a
fabulous black silk satin jacquard strapless gown with inner zipper and boned construction and
exterior button back with fabulous fishtail back! There is netting in
the tail to stay poufy. Excellent, near mint condition. Lined in black
silk. Measures: 36" bust, 25" waist (interior construction which
can be increased in size), 28" waist exterior construction, up to 41/42"
hips, 42" long from natural waist to hem in front, 47" long in back. Top Quality for
a Princess... or you!
NEW LISTING!
$ 685.
Approx. - SIZE 8 (with internal
waist modify)
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#6605 - c. 1950's MARY CARTER
by WILL STEINMAN Ballgown of Pink Floral Silk Taffeta with Clear Sequins!
I always need to say upfront when one of my beauties isn't perfect,
because I don't want you to fall madly in love with this before you know
the condition issues. See the close-up photos to see the underarm stains
(including one small material tear) and the minor stains here and there on the dress. Unless
you have an amazing dry-cleaner, you can perhaps add a matching pink
velvet or silk ribbon around the top of the bustline to cover the
underarm issues. The other spots here and there are lost in the
pattern of the dress unless inspecting. The ballgown shape of
this gown is exquisite! Better than you see in the photo.
The skirt is heavily crinolined, especially at the hips and makes that fabulous "swishing"
sound when it moves. Priced to reflect the issues, but a gorgeous
vintage ballgown never the less. Measures: 33/34" bust, 25"
waist (26" if you don't want to breathe), 42" long from waist to hem.
Metal zipper at back.
NEW LISTING!
$ 345.
Approx. - SIZE 2
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measurements above)
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#6530 - c. 1950's Midnight Blue Taffeta Strapless
Dress with Dramatic Matching Shrug! Midnight blue taffeta
strapless dress with separate short shrug with dramatic collar. There
is a pretty thin pink satin under netting around bustline. The "shiny"
floral detailing is not beading, but a metallic chenille like
material. The shrug attaches with hooks to stay on the dress. Shown
with an extra crinoline under (doesn't come with it). Excellent
condition with just minor hard to see spot on collar at back... but
really it's great. NOT top designer item, but certainly not the
cheapest. Somewhere in the middle.... but looks quite dramatic with
the bolero. Side metal zipper. Measures:
32/33" bust,
25/26" waist, 26" long skirt from waist to hem.
NEW LISTING!
$ 585.
Approx. - SIZE 4
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#6638 - c. 1980's EAVIS &
BROWN, London 2-piece Black Silk Crepe Chiffon Beaded Flapper
Dress! Best know as the designers of Heather Mills'
wedding gown when she married Paul McCartney creating a huge fiasco (as
well as marriage obviously!). If you missed this.. in short, Heather
asked Eavis & Brown to create her wedding gown (of course snubbing her
daughter-in-law - Stella McCartney, fashion designer). The gown took
months to create, and was presented to Heather at no charge (the gown
said to be worth 19,000 Euros (that's $25,000!) in exchange for the
publicity. However, when asked about her gown, Heather essentially
described it as "this old thing" and claimed she had designed it
herself! Eek! Anyway... for you, I have a lovely VERY real 1920's
flapper beaded dress of black silk crepe chiffon covered with copper and
black beading in deco-ish pattern. No closures will really fool your
friends into thinking it's really antique. However, if you then
wear the shoulder-padded matching jacket... it will confirm that,
indeed, it's from the 1980's or will look like something Judy Garland
might have worn on stage! :) Excellent condition. Measures:
34" bust, up to 31 waist, up to 37" hips, 42" long from shoulder to hem,
14" slit in dress. Jacket is 26" long from shoulder to bottom. Great
price for this top quality beaded dress and jacket! NEW LISTING!
$ 465.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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#4793
- c. late 1960's Saks Fifth Avenue Sexy
Floral Harem Jumpsuit! According to Vogue and many
other current fashion magazines... HAREM PANTS ARE "IN"! I know you might expect to
see this piece on my website in the Memorabilia section as "worn by
Cher on her 1960's TV Show". But obviously this was designed
and sold at Saks for that daring Cher wanna-be. Incredibly sexy and
small crossover top attached to the wide legged pants with harem
elastic bottom. This was likely sold as a "hostess" piece.... but
I doubt the woman who bought it could be confused with a Stepford
Wife! Wish I could give you the name of this fabric, but ..
it's a crinkly paperlike weight (a voile?) with a sheer white lining
(the lining has tome tears). Exterior Excellent condition.
Back zipper. Elastic harem pants. Measures: 27"
high waist (short-waisted), 45" long from waist to hem. I look like
something akin to a psychedelic blimp in this - so you do NOT want
to be short and large busted! You want the body of Cher! Great piece for your collection!
Get creative and wear over a t-shirt or something unless you are wearing
on vacation, when anything goes!! $ 385.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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#6653 - c. 2000's BETSEY
JOHSON Dress of Peachy-Pink Satin and White Lace with FABULOUS
Lace up Corset Back! From NBC's
"PASSIONS" Soap Opera Worn by Melissa Fahn as the Young Esmerelda
(aka Glinda)! From the wardrobe department of the now
cancelled soap opera "Passions". Every year or so “Passions” did a
spoof on a musical, complete with a song-and-dance number. In
spoofing Wicked, costume designer Diana Eden is quoted as
saying, "We had something like 45 costumes made from scratch. It
was crazy here for two-and-a-half weeks, but we made it. When we first
meet Young Esmerelda, she's in her little beige suit with pink piping
and pink ruffles, then she changes into another dress, which is the only
dress I didn't design. It's a Betsey Johnson dress and it's peach laced
ruffled. All I did was add a little ruffled sleeve." Melissa Fahn was an
original Broadway understudy for Wicked’s Glinda and featured
in the Los Angeles cast of
Wicked.
Measures: 32/33" bust, 26/27" waist, 24" long from waist to
hem. Short waisted a bit, so you will want to be short, or at
least realize that the waist measurement will be slightly higher than
your normal waist. Near Mint condition. FABULOUS back!!
Comes with COA. Great prom dress as you tell everyone about the
history!! Won't they be jealous! :)
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Memorabilia Section. $
435.
Approx. - SIZE 4
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#6587- c. 1950's CEIL CHAPMAN
Gown of Teal Green Satin and Beading!
LARGER SIZE! Yup... a perfectly wonderful Ceil Chapman
beaded gown for you! So many of you ask for the sizes that will
fit larger than a size 6! :) The color is a bluish tinge green
satin (great color... much more flattering to most skin colors then a
yellowish green). Design is reminiscent of an 18th century gown
with a beaded "stomacher" and "underskirt". Or perhaps
that's just taking historical fashion a bit too far. To the rest
of you, it's more like Metal zipper at back. In Very good
condition... there are some minor spots hardly seen (see photo) and two
long pulls in the fabric.. and the hem is out, so I will just leave that
to you to hem up as you wish. The beading is in Excellent
condition. Overall great! Measures: 40" bust, up to
32" waist, 55/56" long from shoulder to hem.
NEW LISTING!
$ 745.
Approx. - SIZE 14ish
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#6426 - c. 1990's TOMASZ
STARZEWSKI Fabulous Gold Lame Jacket!
LARGER SIZE! Damn, I'd give anything for this to
be my size! I have one other golden printed jacket that I wear all
the time... especially to the theater. Just fancy enough to feel
dressed up, but not too dressy that you feel "out of place".
Still the compliments will just keep racking up for how fabulous you
look in this. By top British designer Tomasz Starzewski... who
dressed Princess Diana, and Sarah Ferguson (Duchess of York) and who
triumphed in 1989 when Victoria Lockwood chose his gown for her marriage
to Charles, Viscount Althorp (brother of Princess Diana). This would
have likely cost $2,000 new... and looks worth every cent! Similar
to a William Morris design, it's masterfully tailored. Gold
lame with hints of burgundy. Goldtone buttons, double breasted,
flap pockets. Excellent condition with just one minor issue at front
lapel (see close-up photos)... some of the lame is lost, but it's lost
in the print... probably someone wore a pin. Measures: 42" bust,
up to 38" waist, up to 46" hips, 32" long from shoulder to hem
NEW LISTING!
$ 525.
Approx. - SIZE 12/perhaps 14
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#6688 - c. 1990's JOSEPH
ABBOUD Fabulous Beaded and Sequined Sheer Evening Jacket!
You should know
the name "Joseph Abboud" if you know anything about fine clothing in the
1990's. His quality and design work rivaled Armani. Mostly
known for his menswear, he ventured briefly into women's highend
apparel. This is one of those fancy, yet understated pieces that would
be worn by the most posh, wealthy woman. Dark nude color silk
chiffon covered all over with finely detailed scrolls of tiny gold
beads, clear leaf-shaped sequins and nude silk floss. See close-up
photos! Fully lined in matching same
silk chiffon - so it's beautifully sheer. Labeled 42/8, but seems
larger to me... I would call it an 8/10. Belt it to look more
modern. Moderate shoulderpads. Excellent condition with just
some of the tiny gold beads missing at the very edges of neckline (see
photos of all the places on the entire jacket!). If you want it to look
perfect, find matching beads to sew on, or remove all the unnecessary
ones on the cuff ends and use those. This will turn any simple plain
neutral dress or pants into fabulous evening wear! This would have been
quite expensive originally! Great price for this piece!
NEW LISTING!
$ 385.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
(check
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#9980 - c. 1960's SOMALI
by SPORTOWNE Faux Leopard 3/4 Length Coat with Faux Leopard Beret
Hat! If you are seeking faux furs, best to buy the vintage
ones, as I really think they look much more close to the real thing!
This one is terrific! I had belted it (as I like the look, but the
belt doesn't come with it), and I added a faux leopard fur beret hat
that just looks so wonderful with this coat, that I'm throwing it in...
because if you had to go find one, it might not match as well.
Nice large notched collar. Large black buttons slightly offset
(not down the middle) to allow for the interesting collar. There
are opening slits at the sides which means there originally WAS a belt
worn as a half-belt. The exterior is nearly perfect, but the
interior lining has discolorations. However, unless you plan
to wear this insideout... do you really care that much? Measures:
50" bust, 50" waist, 58" hips, 34" long from shoulder to hem. Even
though it's large measurements... it will still look good on a smaller
size, especially belted.. as you can see, it's shown on a size 6
mannequin!!
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Furs, etc. Section. $
285.
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#6694 - c. 1950's RAPPI
Light Blue and Black Cotton Printed Sundress as worn by Sarah
Jessica Parker on "Sex in the City"! This isn't necessarily
"the" dress that Sarah Jessica Parker wore... but it is "the exact
same" vintage dress she wore! I frankly can't tell you if it's "the"
dress. But since it was a RTW dress of the 1950's, there was
more than one produced. Though this is the only one I've seen. But as you know... only the most fashionable
dresses were selected to be worn on this show (as - come on - you
know much of the show's appeal was about the fashions)! Excellent condition. Rappi label sundress in a light blue
(slightly aqua), white and
black "splotchy - Jackson Pollackish" cotton fabric trimmed in a
black velvet ribbon. Back metal zipper. Impress your friends!
As you see even on Sarah, the hemline is not exactly the same length
around (this is only mentioned for those of you who have OCD! :) Measures:
34/35" bust, 25" waist, 27" long from waistline to hem.
NEW LISTING!
Also Listed in the Memorabilia Section. $ 895.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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#3786 - c. 1950's
HOWARD GREER, Beverly Hills
Glorious Sage Green Silk Chiffon Red Carpet
Evening Gown! Many of you ask how I can
sell all my great pieces. The stock answer is... "it's my job, so I
have to try not to get too emotional about any particular piece".
However, every so often, it becomes extremely difficult to let
something go.. like... oh god... this... amazing... wahhhhhhh!
I have been holding on to this for many years hoping to some day
wear it myself. But it really isn't the best color for my very
olive complexion. But would look awesome on just about any
other skintone. Howard Greer was a top Hollywood designer who
was trained under Molyneux and Poiret. This gown is a masterpiece of
sage silk chiffon which drapes up to the original rose decoration,
and falls to side trains. In some photos I have hiked up the
trains to show what it might look like for easy walking. Still
fabulous! Back metal zipper. Fully lined. The gown is not in Mint
condition, but it's close enough! One of my all-time favorite
red carpet gowns! Issues: see photos to see one tiny spot on
front waist, two small spots on scarf, fixable heel tear at edge of
hem of other scarf, minor discoloration at hem of scarf, and the
flowers are wilted! However this is a rare opportunity for a top
Hollywood designer's majestic gown. I only wish I knew its history,
and who the lucky starlet was who wore this! Measures: 32.5" bust,
24.5" waist, up to 35" hips, 54" long from shoulder to hem. $ 3,765.
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
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#4315 - c.
1980's BOB MACKIE Fully Beaded Fringe and Crystal Dress! $7,000
Original Price Still Attached !
So WHY don't I sell this dress for $7,000?? Seems crazy to me that
we should be able to buy 20-year-old dresses for LESS than the
original price in NEW, UNWORN condition!! Part of the problem is
that it's only these very early net Mackie dresses (and costumes)
that were priced at this level. There were many Mackie mass-produced
dresses that were produced later, and often people don't know the
difference. Always seek out the fully beaded dresses and gowns on
nude netting - these were lined in nude material to be worn out in
public, but if the linings were removed, they were the same nearly
see-through dresses that were worn by Cher, Diana Ross and others!
This dress screams Ann Margaret during her Vegas days. And these
days, Laila Ali in "Dancing with the Stars"! :) So these,
along with Mackie's beaded costumes, are the collectable Mackies!
(There was a strange silk modesty strap that you step into to hold
the dress down, but I detached one side as no human could fit into
the dress the way it was. You can easily remove the other side from
the lining, but I left it as it is original to the dress.) Measures:
36" bust, up to 28" waist, up to 36" hips (37" tight), 32" long from
shoulder to hem of underskirt with additional 4" beaded fringe.
Also Listed
in the Museum Category. $ 5,850.
Approx. - SIZE 6 (a/b cup
best)
(all measurements
are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
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#4886 - c. 1980's BOB
MACKIE Couture
Gold Beaded Gown! Previously Owned by WHITNEY
HOUSTON! One of the Holy Grail Mackie pieces!!!
Top couture Bob Mackie gown previously owned by Whitney Houston!!
This gown weighs an unbelievable 8 pounds!! Photographed in black
and white for the "Unmistakable Mackie" book, this gown is encrusted
with gold bugle beads! Looks like a 14k gold Oscar statuette as it
drapes the body like the woman in the photo... less exciting on the
dressform. This was not a Mackie gown meant for the general public.
This is a couture piece with no lining. It's beaded only onto a
black net background, so it's sheer, but only slightly as the beads
cover every square inch! Draping low cowl neck back.
Padded shoulders. Near Mint condition. Measures: 35"/36" bust,
up to 26" waist, up to 36" hips, 63" long from shoulder to hem in
front 64" long in back. Sharon Stone's Mackie beaded gown from
"Casino" sold at auction for $13,200. And the original cost of
this piece new would have easily been $15,000+. These are the
Mackies that will end up in museums... not the newer pieces that are
just "pretty gowns". Here's your chance to own the best of the
best from Hollywood's fashion icon and masterful designer!
Also listed in Museum and Whitney
Categories. $ 7,500.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
(all measurements
are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
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#4574 - c. 1983 BOB MACKIE, Worn by Brooke Shields for Cosmopolitan
Cover Red and Black Bugle
Bead Gown on Black Netting with Matching Opulent Fox Fur Trimmed
Diva Jacket! From Bob Mackie's private collection of gowns
purchased from the Sotheby's auction. As far as I am concerned, this
was the most amazing piece at the auction! OK.. there were about 3
others that I also loved, but none nearly as opulent!! I've been
searching for the Cosmo cover with Brooke Shields wearing this gown,
but haven't located it yet. The gown and jacket are in Excellent
condition and look incredible on! The red beading on the black
netting gives an interesting coloration, with the detail pattern of
the gown appearing more pronounced in certain lighting conditions.
VERY high slight in the skirt shows almost all your leg when you
move. Closes at back with hook between the back straps. Couture
construction makes every body look it's best. The jacket is
KILLER!!! Massive dolman sleeves and drapy back all trimmed in wide
black fox fur around high collar, cuffs, and around entire edge.
Fully beaded in all red beads and weighs a ton!! Measures: 34/35"
bust, 25" waist, up to 37" hips. The finest early Bob Mackie pieces
are coveted by museums. Here's your chance to own the best of the
best from Hollywood's fashion icon and masterful designer! So
fabulous that even Bob Mackie couldn't part with it for over 20+
years! Sharon Stone's Mackie beaded gown from "Casino" sold at
auction for $13,200 - just the gown! Compared to that.. this is a
steal!
Also listed in Memorabilia and
Museum Categories. $ 13,500.
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Approx. - Size 4/6
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
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