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[ORDER ITEM - #6234]
Click on image for additional photos!#6234 - c. 1930's Plum Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown with Open Sleeves! Not absolutely perfect, so you get a great look at a great price! Uniquely wonderful color is hard to give it a name, but the best I figured is "plum"... but depending on the light source it's either a red plum or a purple plum. The silk velvet almost shimmers in the light. So go to the supermarket and pick up a plum and imagine wearing it in a soft silk velvet skimming over your body in bias cut! Fabulous very large ruched round chenille-like collar and gathered cuffs. Then .. ooh... a long 14" open slit up the sleeves to show a hint of skin! Tailored empire waistline at front to hug your shape. Matching velvet belt with rhinestone buckle (many stones missing). Again, it's a great dress on, just has a few issues (see photos). There are 4 pinholes (two double pinhead sized) and smidge of wear near the hem. And there is a small repair in one sleeve and one pinhole in same sleeve. Snap side. Without any issues this dress is easily three times this price! So lucky for you I'm very picky about condition and the littlest pinhole will reduce the prices dramatically! Lucky you! Measurements are nearly impossible on bias cut dresses, so just email your tapemeasure measurements and I will let you know how it will fit you. Basically it's a small size. On the mannequin it fits her 33" bust, 25" waist, 34" hips, 54" long from shoulder to hem. $ 245.
Approx. - SIZE 0-4/6, fairly short
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
[ORDER ITEM - #4829]
Click on image for additional photos!#4829 - c. 1940's CLAIRE McCARDELL Black Cotton Dress! Let me start by saying that the black patent belt doesn't come with the dress, but there may have been some kind of similar belt originally. I also show this dress worn in a few different ways! I'm not sure what Claire had in mind, but I like my bow! :) The ties are attached at the shoulders and just hang down, so can be worn crossed over the bodice (as she has done) and tied in front or back. Since Ms. McCardell prided herself in "easy to wear" dresses, perhaps this was ment to go from day to evening as I show it... could be worn with a rhinestone belt for even fancier look! Has the classic McCardell brass hook at the neck. Stitched down pleated skirt. Measures: 36" bust, up to 28" waist, 30" long from waist to hem, 18" long from shoulder to waist (long-waisted). Excellent condition... with only a sticky metal zipper at side. $ 585.
Approx. - SIZE 8
(check measurements above)
[ORDER ITEM - #6088]
Click on image for additional photos!#6088 - c. 1970's LEO NARDUCCI, Ambiance Faux Leopard Plush Zipper Front Dress! I think I actually remember this label from my younger years. Amazing how this can be right in vogue again now! Leopard is HOT... seen on "everyone who's anyone"! That could include you. Zip up or unzip to whatever sexy spot you want... be a pussycat or a tiger! Great large patch pockets at front, cuffed sleeves and nice seaming at yoke at back. The dress is just a simple shape that (in my opinion) needs a belt as you see to make it 4y-o-mite. However, the belt is just something I threw on it. Doesn't come with the dress. Any simple belt will do. Measures: 34" bust, up to 34" waist, up to 41" hips, 38" long from shoulder to hem. Purrrrrrrrr. $ 195.
Approx. - SIZE 6/8 (34" bust)
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[ORDER ITEM - #9857]
Click on image for additional photos!#9857 - c. 1940's/1950's Saks Fifth Avenue Genuine Full Pelt Canadian or Russian Sable Boa! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't email me if you are offended by the fur. My job is to sell antique and vintage fashions without making any political or ethical statements on the history of fashion throughout the years. At many points in time, full body pelt furs were considered extremely fashionable. I still believe that knowledge of history (whether good or bad) is better than ignorance. We don't have to condone specifics of history, just acknowledge it...often so we don't make the same mistakes! Now... on to the piece. Rare to find SABLE pelts in boas. Back side is a brown velvet with initials "MB" and Saks label. Excellent, near mint condition. Should cost much more, but priced to sell! Also Listed in Furs, etc. Category.
$ 365.
[ORDER ITEM - #4576]
Click on image for additional photos!#4576 - c. 1931/32 MAISON DOUCET, 57, Knightsbridge, SWI Beige Lace Gown with Matching Jacket! OK... This could be listed in either the pre-1930 or post-1930 categories, so I will list it in both... as well as wedding, since it would work beautifully for just about anyone! I wish I could give you history on the London Doucet label, but I find nothing in my research... so I will have to assume it was an authorized London outpost of the most prestigious Parisian Maison Doucet of Jacques Doucet, one of the greatest designers of the late 19th, early 20th centuries. However, Jacques Doucet died in 1929, and his Parisian house was merged with Doeuillet soon after. So.... it's very possible this was a VERY short-lived, Rare London label!!! Beige lace slender, bias ruffled skirted, sleeveless. 'U' neck gown with high draped bateau back neckline with china silk underlay. The matching short lace jacket has lovely tiered bell sleeves and no closures. I added the ribbon and flowers at waist for show... doesn't come with any. Measures: 34-36" bust, up to 31" waist, up to 40" hips, 56" long from shoulder to hem. Side snaps. NOTE: The nude china silk lining is still attached but is quite fragile (torn at seams, and large stain at hemline), so you will want to remove and wear your own slip under. No big deal. Many of these antique lace gowns have lost there linings long ago! At least you have an excellent pattern if you want to remake a new one. OR.... go naked under! Woo-woo! Now THAT will make an interesting entrance! :) Other than lining, Excellent condition with just one small light spot found in skirt. This is ONE gorgeous piece on!!! And as you know... ANY couture labeled gowns from the 1930s (the depression era) are VERY rare!!! Also listed in the Wedding and 1850-1920s categories. $ 1,885.
Approx. - SIZE 6, perhaps 8
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
[ORDER ITEM - #4793]
Click on image for additional photos!#4793 - c. late 1960's Saks Fifth Avenue Sexy Floral Harem Jumpsuit! 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! $ 385.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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[ORDER ITEM - #4918]
Click on image for additional photos!#4918 - c. 1990's Original WHITNEY HOUSTON's Ruby Red Stretch Velvet Dress with Long Sash by MARC BOUWER! Not to be confused with the cheap "M" Marc Bouwer line... This is the couture level Marc Bouwer, the rage of celebrity red carpet wear combining the look of jetset chic and old Hollywood glamour. Worn by the likes of Melania Trump (who can buy and wear anything on earth!), Angelina Jolie (wore her Bouwer to the Oscars in 2004), Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Shania Twain, Marcia Cross, Ivana Trump... just to name a few. Glorious color, incredible fit! This dress reminds me of one of Princess Diana's famous dresses! The red sash is made of a kind of netting fabric with a small red rhinestone diamond ornament. Near Mint condition. Marc Bouwer was obviously one of Whitney's favorites as well... as she owned many of his pieces. This is one of the costume pieces that can be beautifully worn off-stage. $ 1,250.
SIZE: 0-4, perhaps a small 6
(tell me your measurements to confirm fit)
[ORDER ITEM - #4901]
Click on image for additional photos!#4901 - Original WHITNEY HOUSTON's Silver and Black Metallic Weave Gown with Matching Tailored Jacket by Karl Lagerfeld! Top of the line Lagerfeld label at couture level. Lagerfeld is yet another A-list star favorite.... as seen on Nicole Kidman and dare I say, Lindsey Lohan. The material is the star of this piece... doesn't need any other glitz! The elegant gown has a plunging neckline and mermaid hemline and unique bodice tailoring. The jacket is very sporty in it's shape and detailing for eveningwear. Belted, with vertical logo zippers at bust, large patch pockets and tabbed lapel. Same fabulous metallic woven fabric as the gown. Near Mint condition. Measures: 36" bust, up to 28" waist, up to 37" hips. The gown was "as found" with hem out, so you can hem to your height, but you can still see the hem fold at about 68" long from shoulder to hem!!! Labeled size 40 which equals US Size 10 according to the charts, but we all know that French women have tiny butts, so I suggest you may want to size down to fit our American asses. :) Mine included! :) This is one of the costume pieces that can be beautifully worn off-stage. $ 2,250.
SIZE: 6/8
(tell me your measurements to confirm fit)
[ORDER ITEM - #9753]
Click on image for additional photos!#9753 - c. 1960's Black Raw Silk Cheongsam Dress! A Classic! Fully covered up, but very sexy at the same time. We forget how sexy covered can be these days! We let it all hang out! Ugh! Just like every woman had a Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress in the 1970's, every woman had at least one Chinese influenced modern Cheongsam dress (the traditional dress for Chinese women for centuries). Mostly always silk. Some plain (as is this), some fancy with embroidery all over, etc. Worn for casual or formal occasions and, I like the following description... "create the impression of simple and quiet charm, elegance and neatness. This one is a black raw silk, sleeveless and just below knee length. Fully lined. Hidden side metal zipper. Excellent condition. Measures: 34" bust, 26" waist, up to 34" hips. $ 185.
Approx. - SIZE 2
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
[ORDER ITEM - #4569]
Click on image for additional photos!#4569 - c. early 1990's RITMO di PERLA, Made in Italy Taupe Slingy Short Dress with Overskirt! Never Worn! Yup... another dress I purchased for myself many years ago and never wore. I tried.. SO many times I would pull this out of the closet to wear to a party, but each time I had to realize that my skin is just not the right color for this. I'm too sallow - and this only made me more sallow. I need bright jewel tones. Damn! Because other than the color, I look SO DAMN HOT in it! If you look at the photos, you will see how low the gathered bodice goes. There is a very tight underskirt under the sheer overskirt... and when worn, you will nearly shock as it appears you are wearing nothing under as it hugs your lower body. Hard to explain, but certainly will turn the right heads! :) Excellent condition, never worn! Very stretchy so will fit a variety of bodies, but you want a sexy body to start with for this to look its best. Measures: 36" long from shoulder to hem. No other measurements are possible due to the amount of stretch! NEW LISTING! $ 385.
Approx. - SIZE 6-10
[ORDER ITEM - #6238]
Click on image for additional photos!#6238 - c. 1990's Slinky Black Beaded "Tango" Dress! Yeah I know... this isn't really very vintage. I can't really tell you when it's from... exactly. But I can guarantee it's not 19th Century! :) I just bought it because I liked it... and thought you might as well. One of those easy-to-wear evening dresses that you toss on with a pair of strappy high sandals and voila! Made of a thin, crepe-y, very stretchy material with black bugle beads. No zipper or closure, this stretches enough to just go on over the head... and will HUG you once there! Excellent condition with just a few beads missing from here and there... not a problem. Measurements? How am I supposed to measure this?? Just figure it will fit you if you are a size 2-6. That's the best I can do! 44-51" long from shoulder to diagonally ruffled hemline. $ 245.
Approx. - SIZE 2-6
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
[ORDER ITEM - #6033]
Click on image for additional photos!#6033 - c. 1960's JOBERE by ANTHONY MUTO White Ribbon Ruffle Edge Cutout Dress with Matching Coat! Hard to find Anthony Muto earlier works from the 1960s... like this! Anthony Muto designed gowns for several first ladies including Barbara Bush, Rosalynn Carter, Pat Nixon and Lady Bird Johnson. You'll find his pieces featured in museums exhibits including at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. The dress and coat are exactly the same....a white ribbon 3-diamentional ruffle design with sheer diamond cutouts. The dress is lined in a nude crepe to appear, well... nude. The coat is lined in a sheer gauze bone color. So they don't match exactly... that allows the dress to be more nude in appearance, and the coat to be more elegant.. so it looks like you are wearing the coat over perhaps a peek-a-boo dress. Wear together or separately to expand your wardrobe. Excellent, near mint condition with just a hint of light spot at back seat of coat and front bottom of dress (see photos - if you can't see the slight yellowing in the photos, it's because that's how insignificant it is!) . Measures: 34/35" bust, up to 30" waist, up to 40" hips, 39" long from shoulder to hem both dress and coat. Plastic zipper back. $ 895. for the set
Approx. - SIZE 6
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
[ORDER ITEM - #9887]
Click on image for additional photos!#9887 - c. 1950's (?) Black Rayon Faille Evening Coat with Elaborate Velvet Design! LARGER SIZE! Be Still My Heart!! Words escape me... I just keep breathing too fast and may soon pass out from the beauty of this coat! Looks like a TOP PARISIAN COUTURIER piece from the masters at the turn of the 1900s. However, it's later than that as evidenced by the rayon faille base, and non-meticulous machine manufacturing. But my god, the design is brilliant!! Black cotton velvet collar to stand up or down. The ecru velvet design is edged in silk floss and gold metallic threads. Condition is great with a big exception! The ecru velvet is darkened in areas, mostly one sleeve and needs expert cleaning. Once done, you will have a priceless masterpiece!!!! Could have been an opera costume piece? That is the only guess we have. Perhaps someone "out there" will know more! Measures: 62" long from shoulder to hem in front, 70" long in back. 17" across shoulders. Open at front, just one hook/eye at collar front. The previous owner wore this to a Renaissance Fair when she was a size 16ish, so it isn't the normal vintage tiny. You will never see another! $ 1,485.
Approx. - SIZE Medium - Large and Tall
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
[ORDER ITEM - #4700]
Click on image for additional photos!#4700 - c. 1950's HELENA BARBIERI Saks Fifth Avenue Hot Pink Heavy Princess Brocade Gown with Attached "Train"! Likely never worn as it still has the original tag attached inside the dress, however the Helena Barbieri tag is missing. I know it's a Barbieri from a website viewer who has the same exact dress WITH the label!!! I will upload her photo asap. Meanwhile, you'll have to trust me, and I can send a copy of those photos with the sale of this dress to confirm. Princess look gown of a very heavy, puffy brocade. Empire waist. Scoop neck in front, low scoop in back on which gathers an attached demi-train with 5 attached bows. It's not really a train, the gown just folds / pleats to create that look. Gorgeous and regal on! Back metal zipper. Excellent condition.. just a few minor minor, minor, minor (do you get the drift...minor!) spots and, oh, the gown needs rehemming - but I will leave that to you to hem at the length you need! Measures 34" bust, 25/26" waist, 56" long from shoulder to hem, 58" long in back. $ 745.
Approx. - Size 4
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)AUTHENTIC - Whitney Houston Dress
[ORDER ITEM - #4916]
Click on image for additional photos!#4916 - c. 1990's Owned By Whitney Houston Black Stretch Velvet Dress with Long Sash! First things first... the rhinestone bow pin is mine. Get your own! :O I just wanted to show you what it might look like. The rhinestone buttons on the sleeve cuffs DO come with the dress. This is my second Whitney Houston dress with this same long side sash look. I wonder who wore this look first... Whitney or Princess Diana... you know that similar style dress she wore her first night out alone after Camilla-gate! :) These are just awesome on! Black stretch velvet turtleneck bodice with diagonal cut stretch velvet skirt - hugging every curve god (or your plastic surgeon) gave you. I can't possibly measure this dress, just be a size 2-6 and it should work for you. The mannequin is a 35/25/36 and looks as sexy as she ever looked. 36" long from shoulder to hem, 56" long from shoulder to end of scarf. Excellent condition. Also Listed in the Whitney Houston Category. $ 865.
Approx. - SIZE 2-6
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
[ORDER ITEM - #6020]
Click on image for additional photos!#6020 - c. 1960's NAT KAPLAN, Bergdorf Goodman on the Plaza, New York "Monet" Watercolors Silk Chiffon Dress with Matching Scarf (Stole)! Never Worn! Yup, still has the original tags hanging off both the dress and the scarf (they call it a stole). I call the dress my "Monet", but the tag inside seems to have given the dress the name "Little Flower". Wonderful! Great colors! The belted bow is attached. Gotta look under the printed chiffon to see that the silk lining under is printed exactly the same! Unique! Tight round neckline (so break out your short turquoise or pink sapphire necklace! :). Sleeveless. Back metal zipper. Mint condition. Measures: 34" bust, 26" waist, 21" long from waist to hem. $ 435.
Approx. - SIZE 4, small 6
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
[ORDER ITEM - #6032]
Click on image for additional photos!#6032 - c. Oct. 1970 RARE DONALD BROOKS Black Lace Evening Gown! Three time Coty Award Winner, Emmy Winner and Oscar and Tony Nominee! Featured in Harper's Bazaar Oct. 1970 Ad! Donald Brooks, a costume designer for Broadway, television and film, whose clients included Jackie Kennedy, Princess Grace and Barbra Streisand is well-known to those in the know... and can be found in many a museum collection. Most of the gowns found today are his slinky jersey gowns. Rare to find a higher-level, more couture Donald Brooks gown! Here is a glamorous black lace gown trimmed with metallic chenille over a nude lining. Black satin ribbon and bow at waist with pale pink silk roses. Scalloped "v" neckline, hemline and belled sleeve ends. Buttons close the upper back, and zipper at lower back. Measures: 33-35" bust, 27/28" waist, full hips, 53" long from shoulder to hem - I just found out why it's short (best for 5' with heels, up to 5'2" without heels).... it's supposed to be a midi length according to the ad! The "New Look" in 1970! However, if you are short and prefer this to be floor-length, it looks great for that as well. Bell sleeves are long. Perfect, Excellent condition. Very collectible and beautiful to wear! Note: if you have VERY sensitive skin like mine (I have trouble even with cashmere!), this will be too scratchy for you). $ 865.
Approx. - SIZE 6
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
[ORDER ITEM #6285]
Click on image for additional photos!#6285- c. 1960's Sydney's, Los Angeles Sparkling Gold Wool Knit Wiggle Dress Covered with Gold Sequins and Beads! Better in person! These dresses were extremely popular in the 1960s. No surprise since they are very comfortable as they are fully sequined and beaded onto a base of mid-weight wool knit. Great for holidays! Excellent condition. Great large diamond and square shapes down front and low "v" back. Boat neck front. Unlined as it was originally. Most were made in Hong Kong and I'm sure this one was as well and then sold at Sydney's in LA. Back metal zipper. Measures: 41" long from shoulder to hem., the rest of the measurements are difficult due to the stretch of the knit. I can let you know if it will fit you if you send me your measurements. $ 345.
Approx. - SIZE 4-8
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
FROM the DUPONT ESTATE
[ORDER ITEM #9488]
Click on image for additional photos!#9488 - c. 1960's RUTH VARLAN Purple/Blue Sari Silk Gown with Woven Silver Embroidery! Of the entire collection from the DuPont Estate, I picked five pieces that are my personal favorites. This is one. I suppose if pressed, I would choose this one as my "American Idol" dress. Changeable sari silk in a purple/blue hue with silver woven embroidery in all the right places. Back metal zipper. With original belt. Measures: 38" bust, 30" waist, 26" long from waist to hem. Excellent condition with minor pulls and if you look closely, a couple of minor small spots, but damn it's gorgeous!! Also Listed in the Dupont / Special Category. $ 745.
Approx: - SIZE 8/10
(check measurements above)
[ORDER ITEM - #3065]
Click on image for additional photos!#3065 - c. early 1960's ARNOLD SCAASI Brown/Gray Silk Print Dress and Jacket! Never Worn! New/Old Stock with Original $475 Price Tag! 1958 COTY AWARD and CRDA Lifetime Achievement WINNER! How often do you find never worn vintage dresses from a top designer? I'll wait while you try to figure the answer to this question. Oh heck... I'll tell you.... hardly ever! So I am pleased to offer this to you in Mint condition. Dated prior to 1963, when Scaasi stopped designing his ready-to-wear lines to concentrate on ballgowns. Scaasi used the large chrysanthemum and floral prints in 1962. Shades of brown/gray print silk material with surprising black leather trim "bow" at waistline and black leather jacket buttons! You know it's well-designed... check out the fact that the jacket is cut to surround that leather "belt" when closed.. Has the "Scaasi" label as well as "William Penn, Pittsburgh" store label. Labeled size 10 (old sizing). Original cost in the early 1960's was an amazing $475!! What's that worth in today's dollars? More that the cost below! Now add the historic fashion value for new/old stock, it's a steal! And now that Halle Berry is single-handedly bringing back Brown (doesn't she look amazing in it?), this dress is fit in vogue! 34/35" bust, 25" waist. $ 885.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
(check measurements above)
[ORDER ITEM - #3912]
Click on image for additional photos!#3912 - c. 1950 RARE, EARLY ORIGINAL EMILIO (PUCCI) SPORTSWEAR, Capri, Italy label Black and Silver Heavy Brocade Sunsuit! I love the bio for Emilio Pucci! Born a Marchese from an aristocratic noble Florentine family, Emilio earned a doctorate in political science, served as a career pilot for the Italian Air Force and was member of the Italian Olympic Ski Team! According to his bio, in 1947 while skiing one day on the slopes of St. Moritz, a reporter from Harper's Bazaar noticed Pucci and his outfit. After taking some photos, the editor discovered that Pucci had designed his own skiwear, and invited him to create some pieces for a photo session about winter fashion. Pucci's designs were featured in the winter 1948 magazine. In 1949, Pucci opened his first shop in Capri with his first collection in 1950. As the first member of his family to work in a thousand years, he spared his family's vanity by signing his designs simply "Emilio". His first pieces (like this one) were sewn personally by Emilio from his small Capri studio! He designed casual wear, and introduced the new "Capri pants" which took the fashion world by storm. It's possible this label only existed for a couple years (still researching that). By the 1960's, Pucci's colorful wild fabrics we a fashion staple... and the Pucci look we all know today. The fabric is a surprisingly heavy stiff silver on black brocade. The bra/bandeau top is strapless, and comes up into little points at the top of each bust, with boning and button back (has some hooks at top, so there might have been a removable halter strap). The shorts have a heavy metal side zipper. The label is Emilio's Made in Italy with a little Mountain with Capri under it, with "46". Measures: Any size bust as the buttons can be moved to fit!), 27" waist, up to 39" hips, 15" long shorts on sides, 16" long at crotch. Excellent, near mint condition. This is a rare, and unusual vintage find for a Pucci collector, so don't miss out! MUSEUM collectable! $ 745.
Approx. - SIZE 6/8
(check measurements above)FROM the DUPONT ESTATE
[ORDER ITEM - #9463]
Click on image for additional photos!#9463 - c. 1960's Print Jersey Silk Gown! Ms. Dupont had loads of gowns! You may not need as many as she did, so I suggest you consider this gown for a possible "hem up". Would look great at any length.. mid calf, just under knee, just above knee, mini, or even as a tunic length to wear over pants! The silk jersey fabric of bright blues, pinks, green, navy, gold and whites is fabulous.... and the cutouts at the neckline and all the way down each sleeve are awesome. Just look at the close-up of the sleeve.. and it's lined in a minty silk if you catch a glimpse. Metal zipper back. Elastic cuff. Measures: 38/39" bust, 31" waist. Excellent condition other than just a light dirty lining. Trust me.. this one is pretty! Also Listed in the Dupont / Special Category. $ 285.
Approx. - SIZE 10/12
(check measurements above
[ORDER ITEM - #9227]
Click on image for additional photos!#9227 - c. 1990's CELINE, Paris Equestrian Silk Blouse! LARGE SIZE! Please note: Celine silk blouses new can easily cost up to $800! Calling all girls named Muffy... or just those who like to pretend that they are rich enough to have a stable of horses! All your really need to look rich is the right clothing... this screams wealth!! Splurge on the brown leather or suede pants and heeled boots to go with it.. or just a simple slim skirt. Wonderful tack, tassel and horseshoe print with the "Celine, Paris" words proudly and boldly written in the print. Closes with just a few buttons at the upper back of the small cowl or mock turtleneck. Cuff buttons. Excellent condition. Measures: 22" across the bust under the arms.. so up to 44" bust, 26" long (to be tucked in or left out). Probably a size 44. Looks new.. like it was never worn. Get out those riding boots and a great pair of slacks and look like a million bucks! $ 175.
Approx. - SIZE 12/14
(check measurements above)
[ORDER ITEM - #9346]
Click on image for additional photos!#9346 - c. 1980's RARE MICHAELE VOLLBRACH Gold Lame and Soft Green Wool Felt Kimono Shaped Evening Coat Trimmed in Peacock Feathers! Former Coty Fashion Design Winner! Attention all wall flowers!!!! You do NOT want this coat! However, if you have always craved attention, and you have a flamboyant style.. or if you are a couture collector... well then... you have just found the holy grail! :) Amazing piece.. part fashion, part sculpture.. by the incomparable Michaele Vollbrach! Just so you know... a quilted kimono jacket sold for $2900+ at Doyle's Auction House, so the prices for these extraordinary pieces are high.. for good reason! No museum textile collection should be without Vollbrach! FYI, "Michael" Vollbrach was recently wooed out of retirement to head the house of Bill Blass, but he's had to tame his wild streak, so it's not the same. Originally purchased in mid-1980's for $2,000. Purchased from Charlotte's in Akron, OH during a trunk show when Michaele Vollbrach was there! So no question this is a limited production couture, or one-of-a-kind piece. Unlined felt (see inside photo). Not for warmth! :) The peacock feathers are beautifully iridescent! The gold lame is shiny! Measures: 46" long from shoulder to hem. No closures, so will fit a variety of sizes.. just not small/short please! This will overwhelm you! Excellent, near mint condition. Also Listed in the Museum Category. $ 1,750.
Approx. - SIZE Medium-Large (sizes 10-14, perhaps 16)
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[ORDER ITEM - #9207]
Click on image for additional photos!#9207 - c. 1970's JANICE WAINWRIGHT, England Beaded and Embroidered Net Sheath Dress with Separate Jersey Slip! Janice Wainwright designed for Simon Massey from 1965-1968. Then freelanced as a designer before starting her own label in the early 1970s. So... from the look of it, this dress would qualify as perhaps one of her earliest works on her own... perhaps one of her couture pieces... due to the top-quality beading and embroidery detailing on netting, Rich looking! Metallic threads of silver and gold, pink silk embroidery, silver and clear bugle beads, amber and and clear crystals. Comes with the original nude jersey slip. Gorgeous!! Measures: up to 38" bust, up to 40" hips, 44" long from shoulder to hem. Get creative and wear with a ribbon belt for slightly different look. Note, I stuffed the sleeve bottoms with tissue paper... so it looks slightly different in the photo only. Interesting hemline which accentuates the netting. Snap back. MUCH prettier in person!! Excellent condition, except for some beading missing on sleeve ends. You can fill in with just about any sparkly beading and it will suffice (not perfect, so if you are a perfectionist... I'd suggest something else). However if you want a sparkly gorgeous dress... well.... this is one of those dresses you can just sit and stare at and never get tired of it! $ 745.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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[ORDER ITEM - #4337]
Click on image for additional photos!#4337 - c. 1960 BARENTZEN'S BAZAAR, Roma, Made in Italy Black Textured Silk Peau-de-Cygne "Mermaid" Evening Gown! Collectable Designer gown! From the 1959 pages of Vogue Magazine, 23-year-old Patrick de Barentzen was described as "the daring young man of the Italian couture whose collection is full of dash, fun and ideas". He quickly rose as a darling of Italian designers along with the likes of Galitzine, Valentino, Simonetta, Fabiani, Capucci, Fontana, and Forquet. Couture quality tailoring. The inside is as pretty as the outside! Black textured heavy silk material (which I was told was peau-de-cygne. So I looked it up for you... "a very soft satin fabric, woven in fine soft yarns with a lustrous finish". Yup... it's peau-de-cygne!) evening gown designed with an interesting tailored "tiered" effect. Fishtail at back and tulip shape at front of hemline gives one the impression of a mermaid. Great for the fisherman in your life! :) Might be the only way to attract his attention unless you can grow gills. Back metal zipper. Measures: 31/32" bust, 25" waist, up to 37" hips, 39" long from natural waist in front, 46" long in back (fishtail). Excellent condition. $ 1,350.
Approx. - SIZE 2 (small bust)
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[ORDER ITEM - #4531]
Click on image for additional photos!#4531 - c. 1960's Heavy Black Linen Dress with Decorated Flowers of Colorful Raffia! Comes with Matching Floral Clutch Purse!! I may be wearing this dress myself until it sells, so if you don't get it in the mail right away, it's because I have someplace to wear it coming up! :) Just kidding... but really, I considered it! Black heavy linen dress covered bodice and around bottom with multicolored raffia in terrific floral design! Oh, and the most amazing thing is that it comes with the matching raffia embroidered clutch purse! What an outfit!! The dress itself is quite a heavy linen, so probably not great for really hot weather, but perfect for a summer evening! I have some photos lightened so you can see the tailoring of the piped waist, etc. Back metal zipper. Fully lined in black cotton. Excellent, near mint condition. Measures: 33/34" bust, up to 28" waist (slightly short-waisted), up to 40" hips, 25" long from waist to hem. $ 485.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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[ORDER ITEM - #4232]
Click on image for additional photos!#4232 - c. 2004 "13 Going On 30" JENNIFER GARNER Worn Black Leather Jacket! It's almost worth gaining a few pounds so I can keep this jacket and wear it myself! Unfortunately, I'd also have to grow a few inches taller, and that is less likely to happen. So.. for all you size 8, 5'6" or better gals... if you don't love this jacket, I will start to wonder about you! Soft lamb leather. Beautifully fitted at the wide waistband, neckline and cuffs is a unique criss-cross leather "mesh". Front silver zipper with leather tab at bottom and top. Zip down for sexy look (as Jennifer wore it during the movie). Zip up for high-fashion look. NOTE: Jennifer Garner's Versace dress from this movie went for $4,000+, her eye mask sold for $1,000 (!!!) and one pink nighty sold for $1,600! As far as I'm concerned, this is the best piece of the bunch! Jennifer Garner has an amazing following! And, I confess, I love her myself! Measures: 35" bust, 30" waist, 25" long arms from shoulder (that's much too long for me at 5'2"). Also Listed in the Memorabilia Section. $ 1,750.
Approx. - SIZE 8
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[ORDER ITEM - #4211]
Click on image for additional photos!#4211 - c. 1980's ALAIA, Paris Gray Flannel Wool Suit! Azzedine Alaia originally worked for Dior, Guy Laroche and Theirry Mugler. In 1981 he launched his first collection. Probably best know for his body-hugging curvaceous stretch outfits made of lycra, but if you don't quite have the perfect liposuctioned body, perhaps you'd prefer an Alaia suit? Extremely fitted style jacket at the waist and hips, but slightly oversized at the top (to accentuate the waist even more!), wide shoulders, diagonal line of buttons down front, wide pronounced lapels. Sleeves are straight, but fairly full. Measures: 34/35" bust, 27" waist, 35" hips, 20" long skirt, 23.5" sleeve from outside shoulder seam to cuff (fairly long). Do NOT hope to get on a bus in this skirt!!! You can barely walk in it! It's a complete wiggle walk skirt as it's only 34" around hemline! Excellent condition. Well tailored. Exaggerated shape... just what you would expect from Alaia! $ 445.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6 (small hips)
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[ORDER ITEM - #4119]
Click on image for additional photos!#4119 - c. 1930's Floral Print Rayon Satin Charmeuse Bias Gown! Usually you see these floral printed 30's gowns in chiffon. I don't remember ever seeing one in a floral satin. Though my memory is going with my advanced age, so what the heck do I know (what's my name again?). Bodice features short, puffy sleeves which are smocked in the centers. Nice low "v" neckline and gathering under the bust with the "daring" open back nearly down to the waist. There is an attached belt at the sides which snaps with a bow in the back (hard to see because of the pattern, but if you look closely you can make it out). The colors are slightly muted and dark (more Autumn than Spring), which combined with the sheen of the satin creates an interesting combination. Skirt is bias cut, gown snaps up the back and has two button/loops behind the neck. The rhinestone dress clip at mid-bust can be removed if for any reason you wish. Excellent condition. Measures: 60" long from shoulder to hem. $ 435.
Approx. - SIZE 6-10
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[ORDER ITEM - #3995]
Click on image for additional photos!#3995 - c. 1980's Long Taupe Chiffon Beaded Gown! Glamorous beaded silk chiffon evening gown that evokes the look of the late 1920's. Excellent condition. Marked size 8. Features a shimmering torso embellished with silver beads and pearls continuous around back and sleeves. Very figure-flattering, drapes the body effortlessly with terrific zigzag design at low hips. Soft, flowing and full gored bottom is sheer with a lettuce-edge hem. Rear zipper, scoop neck, light taupe color. Zippers on the sleeve cuffs. Measures: 38" bust, up to 33" waist, up to 41" hips, 54" long from shoulder to hem, nearly 200" around bottom! Need to wear a slip under as it's sheer. A nude long slip would be best. Add a waistband for a different look. $ 265.
Approx. - SIZE 10/12
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SOLD#3343 - c. 1977 Rare MICHAELE VOLLBRACH Paul Gauguin Kimono Art Gown! Former Coty Fashion Design Winner! An absolute work of art! Stylizing Gauguin's famous work, "Fatata te Miti", painted in 1892, Vollbrach used the color palette and images, and captured the look on fabric! I like it better than Gauguin's original! Recently lured out of retirement, Vollbrach is now head designer for the late Bill Blass. Story goes that Johnny and Joanna Carson (you know, of the "Tonight Show") were his prime backers, but when they divorced in the mid-1980's, they withdrew their support and Vollbrach closed shop and retired as an artist! So his early gowns are rare finds! I'm told this gown is from Michaele Vollbrach's 1977 "art" collection. Fantastic P. Gauguin printed silk gown in shades of lavender, flesh, black, blue, gray, red, with highlights of yellow. Kimono style. 14" side slit. Under the huge "scarf" which becomes the kimono sleeves, It's a tube shape with up to 38" bust and 40" hips.. as it Measures: 19" across bust flat, 19" across waist flat, 20" across hips flat, 54" long from shoulder to hem. In Excellent condition except for a 1.5 x 1.5" grease? mark on lower sleeve (see photo). If I get extremely picky, there is a light pinhead spot on back butt. The last fabulous Michaele Vollbrach garment I saw... a quilted kimono jacket sold for $2900+ at Doyle's Auction house. Also Listed in the Museum Section. $ 1,485. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6 - 10
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[ORDER ITEM - #4059]
Click on image for additional photos!#4059 - c. late 1960's EMILIO PUCCI Silk Voile Gown! The perfect fusion of Mod and Romantic! Gorgeous! Near mint condition! A unique Pucci material of a silk chiffon-like voile rather than the normal silk jersey! And as far as I'm concerned (though who asked me!), the purples, blues, and greens hues create the best looking Pucci prints! This is Pucci to perfection. Romantic low round neckline. Fitted bodice to inset waistband. The skirt has the look of a triple tier, but it's just created with the print fabric. Cuffed, full, nearly sheer sleeves. Back zipper. Measures: 33" bust, 25/26" waist (I can squeeze my 27" waist in, but can't breathe), 41" long from waist to hem. One sleeve snap needs sewing, but I can't find anything else wrong. A beauty! $ 965.
Approx. - SIZE 4
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[ORDER ITEM - #9705]
Click on image for additional photos!#9705 - c. 1960's Gold Metallic Paisley Dress with Matching Jacket! Metallics are "in"!! And you can't get a more wonderful print than this. A nearly puffy woven metallic in a paisley design of gold and pastel color accents... all on a black rayon base. The dress is a fitted sheathe shape with empire tailored bust. Comes with matching boxy jacket with front closure. Fully lined in a lavender rayon, though the lining is discolored, the exterior of both the dress and jacket is great (with just some occasional "haircut" needed to the pulled design). The straps of the dress could be lowered an inch if you want to lower neckline. Tight jacket sleeves will be full length on shorter girls and 7/8 length on taller gals. Not originally a high-end piece, but dam pretty! Measures: 35" bust (36" if lowered), up to 30" waist, up to 39" hips, 37" originally from shoulder to hem (just basted currently). Jacket is 20" long from shoulder to bottom. $ 265.
Approx. - SIZE 6/8
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[ORDER ITEM - #6156]
Click on image for additional photos!#6156 - c. 1940's Taffeta Stripe Hostess Gown with Black Velvet Bodice and Detached Matching Bow! If you look at the rest of the photos you will see that I've moved this gray, blush pink, light aqua taffeta and velvet bow around just to show you where it might go.. or use in your hair, or whatever as it's detached. Measures: 34" bust, 28" waist, 58" long from shoulder to hem. Side metal zipper. Excellent condition with just two small marks, two tiny heel catches in the hemline, and one shadow mark on the skirt - all which get totally lost in the, get this... 312" of hemline!!! The gown must have been produced at the end of the WWII when material restrictions were lifted - and designers like Dior went crazy with yards and yards of material! The straps are MUCH more interesting than photographed... as they have a thinner strap under the wide straps you see. SO.. you can wear it as you see... OR I believe it was supposed to be worn WELL off the shoulder (ala Bette Davis) to seductively show off your shoulders. Pretty on! Has an old drycleaning tag inside "Bennett". Wouldn't that be great if it was your Grandmas? $ 385.
Approx. - SIZE 6/8
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[ORDER ITEM - #6139]
Click on image for additional photos!#6139 - c. 1971 CAROLINE EAVIS and ANNA CROSBY-BROWN (Of Eavis & Brown) Dusty Rose Suede Jumper Previously Owned by Natalie Wood! Sold at Miss Selfridge, London! Eavis & Brown of London (as they are now known) seemed an overnight sensation when they designed Heather Mills' wedding gown for her marriage to Paul McCartney. Said to cost over $35,000, there was certainly a lot of hoopla surrounding it! But this leather and suede appliqued dusty rose pig suede jumper proves it takes decades to become "an overnight sensation"! Cornflower blue, fuschia and eggplant colored leathers appliqued with and pink, rose, tan and gray colored suede on a dusty rose suede base. Fully lined in acetate. Excellent condition. This jumper comes with a signed COA from Zsa-Zsa's Closet, Glendale, CA that is was owned by the fabulous Natalie Wood! I have no absolute documentation, ie. no photos of Natalie in this, so it's not absolutely guaranteed, but it's a damn good bet! Natalie's style, her size, the right era, and here's the best piece of trivia... Natalie's actress sister, Lana Wood, was cast in a minor role in "Diamonds are Forever" filming in London in 1971! So... I'm assuming Natalie went to visit her sister there and did a little shopping! :) I'd be willing to stake my reputation that this is indeed a Natalie Wood owned piece. So it is a museum piece of London's fashion history as well as Hollywood memorabilia piece! Measures: open bust, 24" waist, 35/36" hips, 24-27" long from waist to hem. Natalie Wood items are scarce! Also listed in the Memorabilia Category. $ 2,895.
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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