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# 11730 - c. 1940's Styled by SWANSDOWN, New York of Forstmann Wool Tan Coat!   Think of the WWII era look and you might imagine a sweet coat just like this one!  A neutral tan, beige, mushroom or whatever color you call this (ever so slight green hue) 100% virgin wool (I wonder how they know they were virgins :) Great wide collar which continues wide around the back (almost like a very short capelet).  But the real beauty is the shape of this coat which is gathered in at the waist.  It originally had a belt, possibly a matching sash tie belt, but looks great without it... however you'll need to use something for closures.  Add hooks and eyes or find some other belt to wear (I've shown a few but none come with it).  Hard to measure, but this coat has CRAZY long arms for me at 5'2".  They measure about 26" long from shoulder to cuff.  The coat is 46" long from shoulder to hem.  The coat is meant to be worn with shoulderpads under. Probably will fit 36-40" bust, 27-32" waist.  It all depends on how tightly you want to wrap yourself in this. I found ONE tiny tiny "hole" at the front near pocket (see photo).  The last photo is an extreme close up on three teeny marks on the collar that are just dirt that could be cleaned, but are barely seen.   Otherwise great condition.  Crepe lining.   

$ 235.    ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE 6-10
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# 11737 - c. 1940's ETTA GAYNES Design Black Wool and Satin Coat!   So I found a 1939 ad for an Etta Gaynes coat (not nearly as pretty as this one) for $31, so with inflation, that's about $550!!  I would imagine this coat might equal at least $600-$750 in today's dollars... as I found another ad from 1949 pricing the coat "under $80." so that would be $767.  Also mentioned that the coats can be found in "BETTER STORES".  This one was sold at a boutique Beverly.  Don't know what city.   I love this coat!  Black fine wool at top with wide 1940s shoulders, notched collar, covered buttons down front, nipped waist, and then that fabulous bottom which is large black satin squares bordered with black wool.  You might think this was a more well-known Lilli-Ann piece.  Excellent condition.  Measures: up to 34/35" bust, up to 27/28" waist,  43" long from shoulder to hem. No wide backs.   Remember, if you are wearing a dress under (depending on fabric), you want to be smaller than these measurements.  Taffeta lining.  Makes the great "swishing" sound that you love!  Also listed in the 1930s-today section.  

$ 365.    ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE 0-4
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# 11714 - c. 1930's ANNA LAWLESS Ltd., 136 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass. Ruby Silk Velvet Coat!  So I found some references to Anna Lawless Ltd, which was in existence from at least 1915-1937 (found reference to this shop in local newspapers of the era).  And if you know Boston, you will know that Newbury Street is STILL the most fashionable retail street in Boston.  And guess what 136 Newbury Street is now??  The School of Fashion Design!!  Gotta wonder if there is some connection there. But I don't have the time to fully research so....   Anyway.... here was have a slim-fitted 1930's gorgeous color ruby silk velvet coat with long sleeves.  I'd love to say it's in perfect condition, but the velvet has some crushing seen under certain lights in various areas.  You can see a sample on the one sleeve (see photos).  There will be more photos coming, but this is a sneak peek!  Also listed in the 1930s-today section.  

$ 195.    ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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# 5383 - c.1970's ILIE WACS Black Velvet Wrap "Coat" or "Smoking Jacket"!  Ilie Wacs was a celebrated coat designer.  He just passed away at age 86 in September 2014, but he left "an indelible mark on the history of fashion."  He designed for Originala, one of the most expensive and elegant coat lines of its day—in the late 1960s, their coats averaged about $500. He was the head designer from 1964 through 1972 among the ranks of other great Originala designers Marc Bohan and Louis Dell'Olio. Love this one... at the height of the era of smoking jackets in vogue.... a simple, basic wrap coat or long jacket.  The kind of item that you will treasure in your closet.  I added the black satin sash belt... there is nothing that comes with this and you WILL need something as there are no closures.  A sash like this will make it look like the smoking jacket. A regular belt will make it look more like a coat or coatdress.  Rhinestone belt for another look.  35" long from shoulder to hem.   Excellent condition. Also listed in the 1930s-today section.

$ 385.  ORDER

Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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#3637 - c. 1960's PAULINE TRIGERE Turquoise Blue Wool Evening Coat Encrusted with Rhinestones! Should be in the museum section! This is one of the few items I will guarantee to be of a certain designer even without a label. I have seen enough Pauline Trigere's in my life to know that this is HER... I know from the type of rhinestones and wool tailoring that nobody else can copy. Even down to the quality of the heavy wool. You will have to trust me, unless you are as knowledgeable as I (ah-hem!), and you know it's a Trigere as well. Scrumptious color of bright turquoise. The entire neckline, yoke and upper sleeves are lavished with glass rhinestones in every conceivable shape and size. All of these fantastic sparkling stones are in pristine condition, with no darkening, so they catch the light incredibly. The coat itself is soft, very high quality wool (possibly with some cashmere content). Fully lined. Comes with a matching turquoise blue silk scarf from Paris. Excellent condition with the exception of some very light fading down the top of the shoulders down the top of the sleeves. It may be just old dust from hanging on a hanger.. and may get better.. but I haven't dry-cleaned the coat to attempt. It's perfectly wearable the way it is. Measurements won't help much, but I'm a size 6 and this is just a slight bit too large, hence....a size 8. Measures about 37/38" bust, 37" long from shoulder to hem. Also Listed in 1930-Today Category.

$ 675. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 8
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# 11700 - c. 1960's Yellow and White Matalasse "Mod" Coat with Ivory Dress!  Matelassé is a fabric that was used quite a bit in the 1960's (as well as popular in the 1700's and mid-to-late 1800's.  A thinner similar fabric was used in the 1930's, but then the bulky matelassé brocades came back into favor to create the stiff, sculptural silhouettes of the 1960's.  It can best be described as "puffy" or "quilt-like" fabric.  Cool looking fabric.  Heavy weight.  Possibly Cotton. "High Tech" design.  Love the high neck and the double flap pockets. This "Sping" coat comes with the original ivory doubleknit simple dress.  Sadly there is a spot on the dress, so I'm basically selling the coat and throwing in the dress.... hopefully you can get that spot out.  I haven't tried. It's light, but it's right there on the front above the bust (see photos) and goes through to the lining.  But it's the coat that is so special!  Measures:  up to 40" bust, up to 42" waist, up to 46" hips, 41" long from shoulder to hem (though the hem is out, so will need to be hemmed back up ... so probably to 39/40" long).

$ 365.   ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE 6
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# 11694 - c. 1970's A TRIGERE COAT Mohair Plaid Striped Coat in Grays!  Fabulous wrap "bathrobe" coat in a great grays/red vertical stripe with large patch pockets and wide sleeves.  No closures, just wrap yourself up!   Excellent condition... except for two holes at the bottom of the lining only (see photo).  Comes from an estate... they loved this coat style so much, they bought another in a different color!!!  See below!!  Can fit a wide range of sizes.  Marked size 14, but that's an old 14.... so best for small to a medium size woman.  Measures:  34-38 bust, up to 46" hips, 44" long from shoulder to hem.  Looks nice on me at 35/28/39 and 5'2". 

$ 235.   ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE small to medium depending on wrap
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# 11693 - c. 1970's A TRIGERE COAT Mohair Plaid Striped Coat in Reds!  Fabulous wrap "bathrobe" coat in a great red/purples vertical stripe with large patch pockets and wide sleeves.  No original closures (someone added a couple hooks at front), just wrap yourself up!  Can fit a wide range of sizes.  Marked size 14, but that's an old 14.... so best for small to a medium size woman.   Excellent condition.  Comes from an estate... they loved this coat style so much, they bought another in a different color!!!  See above!! Marked size 14, but that's an old 14.... so best for small to a medium size woman.  Measures:  34-38 bust, up to 46" hips, 44" long from shoulder to hem.  Looks nice on me at 35/28/39 and 5'2".  

$ 235.   ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE small to medium depending on wrap
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# 11695 - c. 1970's UTEX DESIGN Red Wool Fringed Jacket!  LARGER SIZE!  Love this one!  From the same estate as the Trigere coats above.  I would keep this myself, but best for a larger woman.  This is wool, but you can feel the extra softness of the cashmere in the fabric.  And I LOVE all the fringe!!!  Check out the photos!  You can wear with or without the belt... either looks great.  38" long from shoulder to hem.  Excellent condition!   Nearly impossible to measure.  Shown on a 35/25/36 mannequin.... plenty of room on her.  I'm 35/38/39 and 5'2".... I would suggest you be larger and taller for this to look it's best.  This brand label has been around for 70 years!!!!  

$ 245.   ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE medium to large depending on wrap
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# 7921 - c. 1980's BOB MACKIE Gold, Copper, Silver Lame Metallic and Velvet Slightly Trained Evening Coat!  Oh my! Oh my!  I love Bob Mackie.  I love gold/silver lame! I love velvet!  I love opulence! I love the shape of Audrey Hepburn's Givenchy gown in the movie Sabrina (in the tennis courts).  So..... if you take ALL those elements together and put them into one piece... you get this jaw dropping evening coat (which could be worn as a dress if you want!), or worn over a simple sleeveless gown or dress.  This piece was sold at Saks Fifth Avenue (high-end department store) and has that label as well.  The lame fabric is gold, silver and copper, so whatever you wear it with will work.   I know it's hard to see the shape of the "skirt", but it's flat in front and gathered at the sides and back.  Wonderful princess Sabrina shape.  Black velvet at collar and cuffs.  Measures: 32-35" bust, up to 28" waist, 60" long from shoulder to hem in front, 66" long in back.  The sleeves are tight and the back is narrow, so.... you want to be small boned.   

$ 1,450.   SOLD

Approx. - SIZE small
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# 7894 - c. 1920's Gorgeous Black Silk Velvet Coat Painted with Gold !  At first glance, you will believe this to be a black velvet coat embroidered with gold lame, but at closer inspection, you will see that this is actually a 1920's gold painted velvet coat!  Fantastic design all over front and back!!  The coat came without the black fox fur collar, but I'm selling it with the coat as it's crying out for that option to wear it either way!!!!  The sleeves are wonderfully wide bell shape.  There is no closure on the front, but you could certainly simply add a button and a loop at the waist and one at top.  Excellent condition inside and out.  Was it relined???  It's just so perfect, you have to wonder, but if so, it's perfectly done with the right fabric.  AWESOME coat!   Measures:  up to 48" bust (so wrap as you wish), 46" long from shoulder to hem. Also listed in the 1850-1920s sections.  

$ 1,650.   ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE small to large depending on wrap
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# 4649 - c. 1920's MARGAINE LACROIX, 29 Avenue de Marigny, Paris Black Silk Patterned Velvet Evening Coat with Ermine Fur Trim!  First things first, the white ermine fur on this coat needs to be replaced.  It's very dry and no longer viable, but I'm leaving it on the coat so your furrier can use as a pattern.  The black silk thin patterned velvet coat is in great condition!  The pattern in the velvet can only be seen under certain lights, otherwise it just looks like a solid black velvet.   It's fairly lightweight, so not a winter coat, but rather an evening coat.  There are no closures.  The beauty (beside the velvet) is in the swing of the design at the lower back.  This is easily seen by looking at the photo of the interior to see the seaming and then volume of the lower back skirt.  The lining is original and has a few minor spots here and there... nothing important.  The label is off on one side, so will need a stitch or two.  I will leave as I found it.  Who was Jeanne Margaine-Lacroix?  Here's an interesting article to give you some idea of how important she was to fashion of the era! 44" long from shoulder to hem.  https://rbkclibraries.wordpress.com/2013/07/12/margaine-lacroix-and-the-dresses-that-shocked-paris/   Also listed in the Museum and 1850-1920s sections.   

$ 465.   ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE 0-4


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# 11704 - c. mid 20th Century White Fur Muff!   Wanna muff?  A simple, basic white fur muff.  Rabbit? I really don't know what fur it is for sure.  But whatever it is, it's nearly perfect and lovely and white and ready to wear!  Lined in satin.  Has a little satin rope to hold when not in use.  Adorable when worn!  Measures:  10" x 10".   Under $150 so FINAL SALE ITEM. 

$ 65.   ORDER 

 

 



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# 11706 - c. 1980's OMO NORMA KAMALI, Made in USA Black and Bronze/Gold Embroidered Satin Puffy Jacket!  I was told that this jacket was $2,500 when new. I've seen this same large flower embroidery on other Kamali pieces, notably two coats and some pants. The coat was for sale elsewhere for $1,200.   This jacket is puffy, with fill, so even though it's "one size fits all", it's quite large!!  Best for size 10-14 I would say! It overwhelms me at 5'2" size 6.  The sleeves are extremely long, but can be cuffed to a more normal length.  The collar can be worn down into lapels, or up in a funnel shape.  Pockets on front sides.  There are no closures on this coat, but you can easily add them... like the buttons or closures you would have on a 1920s coat... one at the collar, one at the waist... that's all you need.  Excellent condition, with just minor embroidered thread pulls.  Also listed in the 11930's-Today section.    

$ 785.   ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE 10-14ish



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# 11702 - c. 1960's AMROSE, New York Chinchilla Hat!  Ah chinchilla. So soft!  This hat is in great condition and has a pretty gray bow at one side (so it could match the jacket below... and indeed they came to me together).  HOWEVER... you will need a SMALL HEAD for this hat.  It's 21" size.  A normal female head size is 22".  For those of you with that smaller head, you'll be thrilled to find this in your size.   For the rest of us, this is what they call a "headache" size...  goes on, but it's tight. Excellent condition.  Also listed in the Hats section. 

$ 285.  ORDER

Approx. - SIZE Small
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# 11703 - c. 1960's Charcoal Gray Chinchilla Lined Boxy Bolero Jacket!  Ah chinchilla. So soft! This jacket is interesting as the material seems to be a woven linen rather than a wool.  Though could be a blend of some kind.  Hard to tell.  Anyway, it's not heavyweight.  However the entire jacket (except for the sleeves) is lined in chinchilla.   I'd consider wearing nothing under it just to feel the fur on your skin. :)   You can wear the jacket either closed (doublebreasted with one button closure) or open (creating a bit of a swing shape).  3/4 length sleeves.  21" long from shoulder to hem, 18" across back (though there are no shoulder seams to measure for sure), Perhaps up to 38" bust. Looks fine on me at 35" bust.   Excellent condition though the chinchilla could use a cleaning/glazing from your furrier as there's a bit of an odor (I have a sensitive nose!).   For those of you who are VERY VERY fashion forward, you COULD wear this insideout.  But you'd get stares. :) 

$ 545.  ORDER

Approx. - SIZE Small /Medium
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# 7808 - c. 1950's/1960's Taupe Mink Bolero/Cape!  Direct from a Greenwich, CT estate of a socialite who traveled around the globe and spent some years living in Paris.  When I say socialite, I mean this is woman who met Queen Elizabeth!  Her jewels were recently sold at Doyle Auction House, NY and brought tens of thousands per piece.  She had furs in every closet in her house. This one was obviously worn and loved.  You can see the front edges have lost the guard hairs so it looks slightly balder there.  Looks worse in the photos than in person.  BUT it keeps the price to that of a faux fur!  The shape is like a mink bolero, but those aren't really sleeves, as you can see from the interior... you put your arms through the straps to hold it on.  Interior embroidered name "Fay".   Has a sable look with the horizontal pelts.  Have fun dressing up!   Also Listed in the Gifts Category, so final sale item under $150.      $ 145.  ORDER

Approx. - SIZE Small - Medium (though no wide backs!)
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# 5097 - c. 1900 Light Gray Linen Motoring Coat or Duster Coat!  I love these coats.  They quickly evoke the long lost era of Model T Fords and all the open car motoring.  They are never found in perfect condition.  I wouldn't want them to be.  They were battered with mud and rain and whatever.  That's the beauty!!  This one is in good condition though has some spots... none are important to mention except for the large spot as you see on the lower front/side and one straight tear near hem (see photo).  The overall coat has modeled coloring.  Slightly puffed sleeves.  No belt (though there are loops). Measures:  53" long from shoulder to hem.   Up to 42" bust, up to 42" waist, up to 52" hips.  Also Listed in the Gifts Category, so final sale item under $150.      

$ 145.  ORDER

Approx. - SIZE Small - Medium (though no wide backs!)
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# 7366A - c. late 1960's/early 1970's Crewel Embroidered Black Suede Floral Maxi Coat Mongolian Curly Lamb Trim!  OMG... I would have KILLED for this coat back in the day!!!  Even now, I find it thrilling to have found something this incredible. Gorgeous enough for a museum. Amazing! (I hate using that word as it's SOOOO overused for everything!! You know.. everything is amazing).  Check out the close-up photos to see the detail.  The trim is a black Mongolian curly lamb, and the coat is lined in a heavy black faux fur for warmth.  The coat is quite heavy and warm!  Comes with the original matching wide belt with leather tie.  Excellent condition.  Measures: up to 34" bust, up to 28" waist,  47" long from shoulder to hem.  As it's of the late 60s, early 70's... it fits tight under the arms as was the style back then.  So best for you to be smaller than the measurements.  This would be best on a thin size 0/2 girl.    Also Listed in the 1930-Today Category. 

$ 1,465.  
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Approx. - SIZE 0/2 - 4(depending what you wear under)
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# 11430 - c. 1900 MAURICE MEYER, Paris Art Lace Opera Coat!  WEARABLE!
I have been lucky enough to have found and sold a few other lace items from Maurice-Mayer, Paris, including a lace gown (which you can still see from my museum archive pages at:  http://www.antiquedress.com/item2839.htm), and a lace and ermine jacket (http://www.antiquedress.com/item6066.htm).  They are all exquisite!!  And not surprisingly, I found an article in a 1912 newspaper that lists a Maurice Meyer blue velvet wrap for $350 (which is nearly $5,000 in today's dollars)!!!  Obviously, this was top-of-the-line then... and still is now. This coat is just FABULOUS... AND WEARABLE!  The lining is a linen in mint condition.  Whether this is original or it was originally silk lined, I'm not absolutely sure.  This same linen is even found under the cuffs.  however, the sleeves aren't lined, so it's possible that the sleeves were originally silk lined, or chiffon lined, but no lining in the sleeves remains.  Hard to know for sure... but whatever, it's great as the linen lining allows this coat to be worn without much worry (except for catching the lace on something).  There are some very very minor darkening in some areas (see the collar photos), but there is also slightly darker lace insets that are original.  There is a heavy macrame ties hanging down at front, and the original hooks/eyes close the top half of the coat.   There are wool areas at the shoulders and down the back and front as well.   Will fit a size 4-6 best. 
Also Listed in the Museum and 1850-1920s Categories.

$ 2,450. SOLD ON LAYAWAY  

Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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# 5385 - c. 1968 - early 1970's CALVIN KLEIN Bright Purple Velvet Trench Maxi Coat!   WOW...  This is the EARLY Calvin Klein label.  Calvin designed for various Seventh Avenue fashion houses for five years before launching his own line of coats in 1968.  This could be one of his first pieces!!  I gotta say... it's fantastic!  Bright purple cotton velvet double-breasted trench maxi coat!!  You can wear the neckline 3 different ways... and they all look great.  Classic trench details.  There is a very long 33" slit at the back to ad walking.  There are real pockets under the flaps (of course).  Measure:  up to 35" bust, up to 32" waist, up to 40" hips, 55" long from shoulder to hem.  Excellent condition.  The only issue is that the original belt is missing.  Obviously it's very wearable without a belt.... and I actually probably like it better without... but if you prefer, you can find a great black belt to wear with it  Fully lined. FAB!!!! 

$ 685.  
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Approx. - SIZE 0/2 - 4/6 (depending what you wear under)
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# 6371 - c. mid 20th Century Dark Brown Sheared Mink or perhaps Beaver Muff!   One of the prettiest (and softest!) little muffs I've ever had.  Barrel shape. Dark brown in a very soft sheared fur (possibly mink or beaver?).  I really should get a fur lesson for anything other than the basic furs.  Whatever it is, it's great.  And the best part is the original wide brown ribbon and large bow that is original to the muff.  Excellent condition.  Satin lining. Down filled.  The photos of the sides seem to show wear....however, in person, it's hardly seen. You are seeing sheen in the photos. Measures: 9" long x 7" diameter.    

$ 245.  ORDER 

 


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# 7593 - c. 1970's Bullock's, Southern California Brown Coat with Massive Cocoa Colored Fox Fur Trim!   I think this is so funny to think that anyone would wear a coat like this in Southern California where this coat was sold!  But then again... it's DRAMATIC, so ... of course they would wear it! :)  I am having a tough time selling this coat. I adore it. And it fits me (wahh).  The only thing to mention (as with all 1970s coats and jackets) is that the sleeves are fairly tight (that was the style.... get used to it), so you just can't wear heavy sweaters under (and in Southern California, who would??).  EXCELLENT condition.  The coat fabric is similar to the Lilli Ann of the 1960s/1970s.  Possibly a wool/poly blend.  I really don't know. But it's not a heavy wool... but still a substantial fabric.  Wear the massive fox collar up to frame your face and make an entrance!  Knee length on me at 5'2".... sleeves are just slightly long for me.  Otherwise it's GREAT for a small /shorter gal.... amazingly it doesn't overpower.  And the fur is SILKY SOFT.... hard to stop petting it.  Comes with the original matching sash belt as you see.  I wear between a 4/6 at:  35DDD/28/38, so you will want to be this size or smaller for best fit.

$ 885.  
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Approx. - SIZE 0/2 - 4/6 (depending what you wear under)
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# 5381 - c. 1980's ILIE WACS Black Satin Double-Breasted Evening Trench Coat with Rhinestone Buttons!  LARGER SIZE!  Ilie Wacs was a celebrated coat designer.  He just passed away at age 86 in September 2014, but he left "an indelible mark on the history of fashion."  He designed for Originala, one of the most expensive and elegant coat lines of its day—in the late 1960s, their coats averaged about $500. He was the head designer from 1964 through 1972 among the ranks of other great Originala designers Marc Bohan and Louis Dell'Olio.  From the 70's through the 90's, Ilie Wacs designed under his own label.  So... A lucky mis-tagged label makes this coat still in great condition, otherwise I'm sure it would have been worn out by now!  The label inside reads "6", but this is NOT a size 6... rather probably a size 16 ish.  Measures: up to 45" bust and waist, up to 54" hips, 40" long from shoulder to hem.  This coat swims on me at size 6 and the sleeves are very long (I'm 5'2") so tall should be fine in this.  Now you can be smaller than these measurements as it's a coat, and it's a trench, so it's meant to be worn with a belt (sorry, the original belt is missing, so I just used a simple black satin ribbon - just get your own, or you can choose a different type belt).  This is a lovely black satin with incredibly sparkly large rhinestone buttons down front and on back sleeves.   Wear buttoned up or open lapels.  Excellent condition. 

$ 395.  
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Approx. - SIZE 14/16 (depending what you wear under)
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# 6843 - c. 1970's ALIXANDRE Furs, New York Swakara (or Karakul) Lamb Fur Coat Trimmed in Sable Collar and Cuffs!  From Alixandra Furs (the furrier selected by Yves Saint Laurent to create coats for their designer label)... Alixandre was established in 1928.  I should note immediately that this coat has a wonderful funnel neck when worn up... reminiscent of the late 1920s!  "Dark, rare and faintly regal" is this Swakara or Karakul fur.  It's dark brown with waves of black making it quite dramatic.  Coats of this fur are quite expensive these days, and certainly you already know what the sable collar and cuffs are worth.  Swakara fur has always been a statement of refined taste.  Short haired, wavy "moiree" pattern hair sheen ... the beauty of simplicity.   This coat has large patch pockets and that special neckline when worn up. This is a paper thin fur, but still has weight.  Simple A-line shape with tight 1970's straight sleeves.  Excellent condition. Measures:  40" bust, up to 40" waist, up to 50" hips, 44" long from shoulder to hem, 15.5" across back, 25" long sleeves from outer armseam to cuff, 13" upper arm.  This sounds like it's a large size, but it's not.  It's quite small.  You will need to be thin and small boned to be happy with this coat.  The 1970s fit is always tight... that's just the way things were worn. Comes with matching swakara fur sash belt not shown.


$ 895.  
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Approx. - SIZE 0/2 (depending what you wear under)
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# 5382 - c. 1960's Martha, Palm Beach, Miami Beach, New York Black Cotton Velvet with Gold Braid Trim Dress/Coat!   Martha Phillips was her name... and her obit called her "A Force in Luxury Fashion Retailing".  "Her boutiques on elegant Park Avenue , Miami Beach and Palm Beach attracted some of the world's richest and most socially prominent women, who often filled in checks that ended in three and four zeros."   The goods with her label are always top quality.  This is no exception.  A heavy black cotton velvet slim fitted "coat" may be a "dress"... it has a hidden zipper up the front and is so close fitted that it would be hard to wear much under it. Measures:  32" bust,  up to 25/26" waist, up to 38" hips, 37" long from shoulder to hem.  Not good on you if you have a wide back.  Also best for my arm length at 5'2".  Excellent condition with just one gold decorative button missing on one sleeve.    Since the buttons are decorative, you could move the spacing of the buttons on front so you will have that extra button for the sleeve... or use matching buttons for the sleeves.  The buttons ARE nice... look like gold leaf. 

$ 285.  
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Approx. - SIZE 0/2 Short
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# 5364 - c. 1900 White Mink or Ermine Muff This muff came from the same owner as the Kakas ermine muff and scarf above.  Not sure if this is white mink or ermine.... I'm thinking white mink... but I'm not a fur expert.  This is a small size muff... like a large cuff size.  I suppose it could be a young girl's size as the openings at sides are small, but there is a zipper pocket inside, and I don't think that would be as necessary for a child's muff.  So... whatever, it's still wearable for an adult and won't overpower a short woman (like me!).  Very good condition... just slight yellowing. Down filled for warmth. 

$ 195.  
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# 11376 - c. 1930's James McCreery & Co., Fifth Avenue, New York Black Velvet Coat with White Rabbit Trim!  I have this in the under $150 because there aren't hard to find, and this one is fairly small.  Simple black velvet slight puffed sleeves that just simply wraps around.  Collar can be worn up more asymmetrical, or not as you prefer. Shown on my 35/25/36" mannequin, it's really too small for her... you will want to be smaller to wrap the coat... and you won't want a wide back. Measures:  up to 36" bust (but best for less than 34" bust), up to 36" hips best, 45" long from shoulder to hem, with sleeves best for someone 5'2" or shorter.  The white fur may be rabbit or ermine, but it's a bit worn and there are minor stains in the lining of the coat, and some velvet crushing... mostly at back sleeve.  So.... it's nicely all affordable!      Under $150, so Final Sale Item.  

$ 65.  ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE 0/2 - Short



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# 11395 - c. 1990's GIORGIO ARMANI (Black Label), Made in Italy Black Neoprene Funnel Neck Coat!  Oh yeah!  So I was trying to research this coat and found that the much less expensive Armani Collezioni line currently has a black neoprene coat with stoveneck or funnel neck coat which SOLD OUT at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom for $1895.  This coat is the high-end black label Giorgio Armani and would have sold for many Thousands More!!   This coat came from an estate of a NYC woman who had ONLY the best high-end labels.  And as a typical New Yorker, most everything in her wardrobe was black.  This coat is SOOO cool, as the neckline can be worn up in a modified funnel, or down with wide lapel. Closes with large snaps in doublebreasted shape.  Labeled size 42, but fits me perfectly and I wear about a 4/6 (I measure a busty 34/28/38), and it works great for my 5'2" height... the sleeves aren't too long!!!  Pockets.  Excellent condition, except for what looks like a horizontal scratch at back (see photo).    Also Listed in the 1920-Today Category.

$ 1,485.  
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Approx. - SIZE 2-6 (depending what you wear under)
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# 7201 - c. 1990's CHER's Jeweled ETRO, Milano Light Oatmeal Colored Wool Coat!  ORIGINAL PRICE $4,200Oh my word!   Now I still haven't found any photos of Cher in this coat, but it's going up anyway and I will keep looking.  I prefer to sell memorabilia pieces with absolute provenance, but every once in a while the vintage piece is special enough even without it... and this coat was sold as Cher's through the prestigious Julien's Auctions along with many other Cher and Marilyn Monroe pieces. I just found another of the same coat (though slightly different at the front... that other one had button closures)... and that one had the original hangtag with price of $4,200!  (See photos.. the last photo is from the other coat.  This one doesn't have the original price tag... but rather Cher's provenance!)  It's not meant for warmth, but for beauty even though it's wool. Check out the close up photos to see the detail!! Condition you ask?  Excellent, though perhaps a bit (and I mean a bit!) dingy, or this is the color it was meant to be??  Hard to know for sure. It's less ivory and more a light oatmeal color.  Love the interior wild colors!! Measures: up to 34" bust, up to 32" waist, up to 36" hips, 35" long from shoulder to hem.  You can see how it's fitting the size 6 mannequin of 35/25/36... it's great if you don't wear anything under (or wear lightweight clothing under), otherwise it's gonna bit a bit tight as the back is slightly smallish.  Even without the Cher provenance, it's underpriced!  And a new Etro Embellished silk coat is currently listed for $5,060... that one not nearly as fabulous as this!   Also Listed in the Memorabilia Category.  FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM.

$ 2,500.  ORDER  Extended Layaway Available

Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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# 11123 - c. 1990's ALIXANDRE FURS, New York Lynx Coat!   Well, I'm just back from the furrier as this coat will be in storage through the summer.  So what did the furrier say?  He said this would be a $20,000 coat if brand new!!!   He also said it was only a few years old.  All in all he was quite impressed with the quality of the pelts and the condition.  No surprise...  Alixandre Furs has been designing, manufacturing and selling the highest quality furs in the world for 75 years.  They have been the fur manufacturer for many of the top designers' furs including Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Calvin Klein, Ungaro, Oscar de la Renta, Perry Ellis, Jeffrey Banks, Joseph Abboud, Badgley Mischka and more.  Excellent condition with just the tiniest hint of wear at the inside back of mid collar (see photo).  Hardly worth a mention!!   The lining is simple and the monogram is hidden inside the inside pocket... easily removed or forgotten about. A beauty!  The BEST thing?  For all your small gals, this lynx coat will NOT overwhelm you!  I'm 5'2" and wear size 4ish.  I stay away from long haired fur coats because I normally disappear under them. Not this one!!  I wear it... it doesn't wear me! :)   Oh, and the furrier said, "You can sell this in a heartbeat for $5,000".  So think fast.  Remember how cold you can get!! :)     SPECIAL CONSIGNOR SALE !!!!!!!!


WAS $ 4,750.    NOW $2,500 !!!!!   
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Badgley Mischka
Badgley Mischka

 

Approx. - SIZE 0-6
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# 5625A - c. 1940's Stone Marten Full Pelts Boa!  NOTE TO ALL:  I know there are those of you who are anti-fur, and this can be quite disturbing to see the entire pelts.  BUT, I'm selling HISTORY here, and it can't be white-washed. This is the style that was popular then.  So please don't write me emails.  Please just gloss over this piece if it offends you.  Thank you!   Stone Marten is the American cousin of the Russian sable, and produces a fur of great beauty which travels often under the name of “Hudson Bay Sable.” It is fine and dense, with glistening overhairs almost as long as those of the fox. The lighter shades are almost invariably tip-dyed to dark sable colors (though I believe this boa pelts are natural colored and not dyed). "When dyed, stone marten so closely resembles Russian Sable that only fur experts can distinguish the difference."  So... quite a nice sable like 3 full pelt boa. As you can see, there is a crochet closure at the front to keep it in place.  Excellent condition.   

$ 465.  ORDER 

 



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# 7610 - c. 1920's MANGONE, New York / I. Magnin Black Rayon Crepe Beaded Coat!  LARGER SIZE! You've gotta read the history of Philip Mangone who designed this coat!  Philip Mangone (1884-1957) was born into a family of Italian tailors. His father immigrated into the United States and trained Philip at home, doing piecework that was commonly done by people in their homes. As a teenager Philip went to work in alterations at B. Altman. He then worked for a variety of New York firms, in clothing construction and design. Mangone opened his business, Mangone Models, in 1916. By the 1920s his coats and suits were being sold in over 200 stores nationwide and were quite expensive. During WWII he designed the uniform for the WACs. He was considered one of America's premier suit and coat designers until his death in 1957. Here's the wild part:  Mangone traveled often to Europe to buy fabrics and to view the Paris collections. In 1919, upon his return to the U.S., he was arrested and charged with smuggling. Apparently he bought a jeweled mesh bag in Paris that he had not declared at customs. His biggest travel adventure happened in 1937 when he returned from Europe on the Zeppelin Hindenburg. He was badly burned when the Zeppelin crashed and spent most of the next year recovering in hospitals. The first thing he did when released was to take a flight to Chicago, to prove to himself that he was still not afraid to fly. WOW. So this is one of his early pieces from the 1920s. Black rayon crepe with rows of silver and magenta glass bugle beads that accent the collar and sleeves and form a decorative diagonal line from front to back.  The sleeves are accented with a deep band of cut-out latticework.  Measures: up to 48" bust, up to 50" hips, 44" long from shoulder to hem.  Excellent condition with only a few beads missing... you'll barely notice. Shown on a size 6 mannequin, and it's way big on her!    Also Listed in the 1850-1920's Section.

$ 785.  
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Approx. - SIZE 14/16
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# 7486 - c. 1950's Sable Fur Capelet!  Ah sable.  There's nothin' better.  So soft, so light, so... ME! :)  Fur stoles are great, but they require you to hold them on, so... this is much easier to wear.  A capelet shape with a unique gathered front.  Three pelts wide. Hidden closures inside front panel. Fully lined. AMAZINGLY versatile little piece. Can easily be worn as a capelet or on top of suit jacket or coat to look more like a sable collar!  Excellent vintage condition. Fur is soft + supple with no rips, tears or odors. Measures:  44" long x 12" wide.  To make it look more "modern", add long ribbon ties at the front.  So, you can buy a NEW sable capelet/shawl for $3,000 - $5,000   

$ 885.  ORDER   

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# 11111 - c. 1950's SOPHIE ORIGINAL, Saks Fifth Avenue Black Textured Silk Swing Coat with Bright Green Lining!  Originally hired as a stylist for Saks by Adam Gimbel, in 1929 Sophie was asked to take over the Salon Moderne of Saks Fifth Avenue.  In her role as lead fashion designer, she often traveled to Paris to purchase clothes from designers. She married her boss, Adam Gimbel in 1931.  Salon Moderne was not particularly successful or prestigious prior to her arrival. but Sophie designed costumes for Broadway to generate interest and bring in new business. She created many ready-to-wear fashions and is credited with introducing culottes (divided skirts) to the American market.  Gowns designed by Gimbel were known for their simplicity, elegance, and use of expensive fabrics.  She designed elegant haute couture dresses and gowns for an exclusive clientele, including a red coat and dress for First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson  to wear at Lyndon B. Johnson's 1965 inauguration.   Great dinner coat of a fancy textured black silk in a great swing style!  Patch pockets and a collar to wear up or a bit more open.  Very good to Excellent condition... the only issues are inside... there are some yellowish minor spots on the electric green lining (see photos).... and needs a pressing!  Measures:  up to 48" bust, 41" long from shoulder to hem.  3/4 length sleeves.  This is meant to be worn large, so really best for sizes 6-10.   Also Listed in the 1930-Today Section.

$ 265.  ORDER 

Approx. - SIZE 6-10
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#5372 - c. 1970's RETY COUTURE, 54 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, Paris Black Velveteen Trench Coat!  Classic.  Perfect.  I don't have to waste my time explaining it as you can see if all from the photos.  Wide lapel collar, double-breasted, original buttons, epaulets, tie belt, top stitching, slash pockets, even the lining is detailed with top stitching!!  The only thing to even mention is that because this is from the 1970's, it has the 1970's fit... which means tight under the arms and across the back.  Nothing wrong, and it helps you stand up straighter! :)   This can be worn by me at size 6, but for comfort, I sized it smaller.  All depends how you like it and what you wear under.  Measures: up to 38" bust, up to 33" waist, up to 40" hips, 43.5" long from shoulder to hem, 23.5" long sleeve from shoulder to cuff.  Great quality piece!! Feels like a cotton velveteen.  Excellent condition. Wear with jeans or for formal occasion.   Perfect for ANYTHING!    Also Listed in the 1930-Today Section.

$ 525. ORDER

Approx. - SIZE 0/2 - 4
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#5886 - c. 1920's Black Silk Chiffon and Black Velvet Cape Coat!  I wish you could have been standing next to me when I was trying to figure out exactly how to wear this piece!! :) Pretty funny.  It's designed like a 1870's mantle which was a "retro" design in the 1920's! :)  And then to make it harder, the interior is so beautiful, that it was hard to believe it wouldn't be seen when worn, so I kept trying to figure out how to wear it with the gold braid and smocking at neckline showing.  But finally... I got it.  Unique to say the least!!  Black silk chiffon is draped from the "nehru" collar and there is a slit for your arms to go through (as you see).  The hipline follows a typical 1920s piece and you just gotta love the black velvet trim which just "pops" under the sheer chiffon. There is no closure currently at the neckline, so I just added a rhinestone pin (that doesn't come with it).  You can use anything you have, or just add a hook/eye if you prefer.  Excellent condition.  The only issue to mention (as I'm very picky as you probably already know), it that the velvet neck seems a bit unfinished or something.   Just seems like perhaps a replacement as it's more like black velvet ribbon that was formed into a collar... and yet, it matches the other black velvet so well, that I it could all be original and correct and I'm just looking for things to say! :)   Whatever... it's still a remarkable 1920's cape/coat/mantle! :) Will fit just about anyone small-medium.    Also Listed in the 1850s-1920s Section. 

$ 585. ORDER


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#5343 - c. 1980's GIORGIO ARMANI, Le Collezioni, Made in Italy Deep Cranberry Wool Coat!  OK, so here's how this Armani label stacks up...  The Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni (now called Armani Collezioni) is a high-end Armani sub-label. The line is more expensive than Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans, Armani Exchange lines, but less expensive than the high-end, ready-to-wear line, Giorgio Armani and the haute couture line, Armani Privé.K.   Got it?  So this was still quite expensive... and made for those who don't like, or don't need to flaunt their wealth. Simple shape.  Would look fab with scarves, or even with a belt. The color is a deep cranberry.  This color is slightly washed out looking in the photos so I could try to get the color as close as possible, so it's nicer than what I see on my computer screen (however, all screens are different, so ... ).  The close-up photo of the one button is probably the closest to the real color.  This will be your favorite coat for those of you tired of wearing black all the time!!! :) 3 button closure at front.  Fully lined.  Rounded shoulder shape. Labeled 38/4, but will probably fit a size 12/14!  Measures: 47" bust and waist (I can still wear it at 33" bust, size 6, but it will fit you VERY loose!), 37" long from shoulder to hem.  The sleeves are a bit long for me at 5'2", but there is no good way to measure as they are raglan.  No seam to measure from.  Priced ridiculously low just because I can! :) 

$ 185. ORDER

Approx. - SIZE Small to Large
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#5443A - c. late 1940's Lenari Designed, New York Black "New Look" Plush Fancy Coat! I wish I knew the name of this great fabric.  It's probably a wool and mohair blend with an incredible sheen. Very similar to the "Imported from France" fabrics used for the Lilli Ann Coats of the same era. VERY well made.  VERY high quality!!  Near Mint condition!  Fabulous black braided trim double collar to wear up or down, and faceted jet black square buttons.  Wide "circle" skirt with wide balloon-type sleeves with tighter cuffs (so you can push them up your arm a bit if you like).    This coat would look terrific with a belt as well.  This is what you can't find today in the stores.  QUALITY!  I can't stress that enough!  Am I using enough exclamation points?? Pockets at sides. Measures:  up to 39" bust, up to 33" waist, 43" long from shoulder to hem.   Also Listed in the 1930-Today Section.

$ 645. ORDER

Approx. - SIZE 6, perhaps 8/10 (depending what you wear under)
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#6497 - c. 1960's DRIZZLE / I. Magnin &Co. "Pucci" Look Coat!  I'm showing the back of this coat in this photo not because the front isn't beautiful, but the back is just "killer"!!  You gotta love all the details that you can barely see due to the wild very Pucci print, but check out the close-up photos to see the horizontal seamed back yoke, the inverted pleat mid back top and bottom, and the tabbed belt loop at mid back!  The front shows the matching self-covered buckle on the wide belt.  Closes with black round snaps up the front... and as you see, you can wear open collar or fully closed. I'm showing collar up, but that's just to see the undersize.... no shortcuts taken on this gem!  Labeled an OLD size 14! However, this fits me at a modern size 4/6, and will work as well on a modern size 8 (if you don't wear much under). Fully lined in light blue.  Very bold colors in what looks like a kind of doubleknit(?).. and this Drizzle line specialized in Water repellent coats, so I have to assume this is... but I don't want to try it out and be wrong.  I have to confess, I've worn this coat twice.. both times to vintage clothing auctions with some of the most educated vintage dealers in the country... and they ALL just assumed it was a rare and fabulous Pucci coat!!!!  I don't blame them.  It's THAT perfect a copy... and from the correct era! I'm perfectly happy to keep this in my own closet, so I might have to interrogate you prior to allowing you to purchase it... you know, like an adoption process.  You have to be worthy!! Excellent condition with the only issue being the lining shoulder areas with discolorations.  Interior only people!!  Exterior is near mint!  Also Listed in the 1930-Today Section.

$ 1,285. ORDER

Approx. - SIZE 4/6, perhaps 8
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#4554 - c. 1940's Martha Weathered Navy Wool Boucle Deco Cape with White Sequins! Martha Weathered was a very exclusive shop one of the fine ladies' shops on Chicago's Magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave). One of my favorite 1920's beaded dresses came from this shop, and now... ta da!.... my favorite cape! A navy blue wool cape in a nubby texture. The shape is open, there are not closures. Padded shoulders and swing back. What makes it so special is the white sequin deco floral design at front and back! Condition you ask? Near mint! I really can't find anything wrong with it! Full rayon lining. Measures: 42" long from back neck to hem, 118" around bottom! There is nothing else to measure.. it will fit a small to largish woman (though might be a bit too much for small, short woman). I might add one hook/eye at front neckline to secure it, but doesn't look like it ever had anything. The deco design on this cape is absolutely thrilling! Also Listed in the 1930s-Today Category.

$ 795. ORDER

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#6801 - c. 1960's Doris Duke's Russian Sable Lined Gold Silk Satin Evening Coat!   Doris Duke was dubbed at birth "the richest girl in the world", and it was true! And that continued through her life, so at one point she was said to be the 3rd richest woman in the world, behind Queen Elizabeth of England and Queen Juliana of the Netherlands  When she died in 1993, she was said to be worth $2 Billion... back when that was still a lot of money! :) Reports claim she had $1 million a week in expendable income!!  NICE!! So even though she liked a good bargain, she certainly had the best!  So, ta-da, I present to you her Russian sable lined gold satin coat.  The full sable lining (excluding the sleeves, so it's a long vest) is worn next to your skin... ooh!... and is totally removable with buttons!  So remove and sleep on it if you so desire! :)  Or wear it under some other coat (use this gold satin as a pattern, or design your own). As you can see, the sable peeks out at collar, cuffs, down front and then extends 10" below the outercoat hemline. The sleeves are lined in silk quilting.  Sable is in Excellent condition!  The satin coat has a few scattered small spots and one small tear (see photos) at upper bust (likely where the coat was grabbed by a too sharp fingernail, or torn on a brooch). No closures, meant to be clutched! :)  Measures:  57" long from shoulder to hem. NOTE: A 1958 Time Magazine article quotes a sable-lined raincoat costing $15,000... back in 1958!!!!    Also Listed in the 1930s-Today Category.

$ 4,250.  REDUCED TO $2995.  ORDER  

Approx. - SIZE Small (sizes 2-6 best)
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#7358 - c. 1990's ROYAL CROWN SABLE from I. MAGNIN Natural Sable Jacket!  Why am I adding this to the website when the temperature is crazy hot? Well, think back to the frigid winter last year when you were wishing for a coat this fabulously warm and smashing, so...  now's the time to put this beauty on LAYAWAY for next winter! I photographed "her", and then brought her to the furrier for professional cold storage (along with a spa treatment of cleaning/glazing).  I have to tell you that the furrier offered to buy this jacket from me!  So... that will give you a clue to it's fabulousness!  In researching, the only other similar Royal Crown Sable jacket I could find available for sale on the internet was listed at $24,995! And that one isn't nearly as nice as this one with the better size and collar! Here's the link... you can check it out yourself: http://www.fursbychrys.com/Royal_Crown_Russian_sable_jacket_RS616.htm
There are other sable jackets out there, but with the I. Magnin and Royal Crown Sable labels, you know this is top of the line!  The color isn't the ultra dark mahogany, but rather a gorgeous medium brown hue. The collar is the best!!!!!  Full, huge, and beautifully marked pelts!  You can't want more.  I see nothing wrong with this piece, other than the I. Magnin label is slightly faded.  Excellent condition.  Measures: 50" bust/waist/hip, 35" long from shoulder to hem.  Now, that translates to just about any size wearing this jacket!   It's shown on the size 6 mannequin and fits her beautifully wrapped as you see (you can just add any belt you might like, or just add hooks where you want them.  OR if you are larger size, you just don't wrap this jacket, and it will easily fit a size 12/14.   The sleeve is long at 25" from shoulder seam to cuff (outsize sleeve measurement), so you if you are shorter, you can cuff up.  There is NO monogram on this coat lining, so that's a great bonus!!

$ 9,985. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6 - 12/14 (depending how much you wrap!)
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# 7870 - c. 1950's RARE JEANNE LANVIN CASTILLO, 22 rue du Faubourg Sain-Honore, Paris, Made in France Tomato Red Textured Heavy Wool Swing Coat of EXTRAORDINARY DESIGN!  If you look about, you will find some Lanvin-Castillo coats for sale, but if you look closely, you will see that those are NOT the originals, they are authorized reproductions.  This is the real thing.  An original Jeanne Lanvin / Antonio del Castillo MUSEUM QUALITY and DESIGN heavy (very heavy!) wool coat in a deep tomato red color with black silk lining.  Castillo designed for the House of Lanvin from 1950-1962.  Three large black buttons close the coat at the high empire seaming.  The swing sleeves are the special design element here!  Achingly fabulous!  Only wish I could find an advertisement or fashion layout for this coat.  She would be glorious with long black gloves and perhaps a smashing red hat.  This coat will go to auction if it doesn't sell on this website... and you can just imagine what it will fetch then!   Condition is excellent with a few minor issues... there are just a couple moth nips and just one tiny moth hole in front (see photos).  There are textile weavers who can repair tiny holes like this so they become invisible.  Measures:  46" across bustline, 40" long from shoulder to hem.    Also Listed in the Museum Category.


$ 2,850.  
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Approx. - SIZE 0-8 (depends what you wear under)
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#3641 - c. 1950's HERBERT SONDHEIM Gold Lame Evening Coat! If you take a look through some old Vogue Magazines, you will see that Herbert Sondheim was a top label of the era. Likely very expensive. I had one Sondheim dress in the past, and that was extraordinarily well-made, so no surprise to see this amazing gold lame coat with that label!! Like liquid gold, the most incredible, drapy gold lame fabric in the "new look" shaping. Also has a huge shawl collar that is actually a hood! The coat has a swingy circle skirt with lots of tiny gathers below the waistline, bodice overlaps and snaps at the waist. Sleeves are full with wide split cuffs. The silky lining is a creamy gold. The coat could easily be altered by moving a snap at the waist. Measures: 46" long from shoulders to hem, 30" long from waist to hem., up to 39" bust, 28" waist, and 100" around the swingy skirt. Excellent condition, but for the original belt which is missing.., and if you are picky, the hem of the lining only is a tiny bit dirty. Make an entrance! This is a High Fashion Coat! I dare you to find another!  Also Listed in 1930-Today Category.

$ 945. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6 - 10/12 (with snap moved)
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#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.

$985. (was $1,750) SOLD

Approx. - SIZE Medium-Large (sizes 10-14, perhaps 16)
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# 2498 - c. 1950's Towley Camel's Hair and Cashmere(?) Stroock Fabric Swing Coat with Large Fox Fur Collar!  Sold at Kennedy's, Boston!  So if you read up on Stroock & Co., of New York you will see that they were the "Leading U.S. Manufacturer of rare expensive fabrics--camel's hair, llama, cashmere, etc."  This according to Time Magazine, January 2, 1939!  Lilli Ann (who used only the best imported fabrics from Paris in the 1940's), used Stroock fabrics in the 1950's.  This is a very soft wonderful wool coat.  I assume there is some cashmere in it, and camel's hair, but there is no tag to tell me other than the Stroock Fabric label.   Lovely shape on... modified swing that gives just the right about of volume without overpowering.  The large fox fur collar overpowers enough!  The condition is good as it has some moth nips here and there.   No holes, just nips that are seen when the light hits it in certain ways.  Measures: up to 46: bust, and 56" hips, 44" long from shoulder to hem.  Because it's a modified swing, look good on me at a size 6.  The sleeves are just right for me at 5'2", so if you are taller, they might be more like 7/8 length (you know.. glove length or bracelet length.  Good solid weight coat!  The fur is likely worth the price of the coat!!!!  :)  Also Listed in the 1920-Today Category.

$ 185.  
SOLD 

Approx. - SIZE 4-10 (depending what you wear under)
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# 7788 - c. 2000's EAVIS & BROWN, London Metallic and Silk Embroidered Ivory Silk Satin Evening Coat with Blue Rhinestones!  LARGE SIZE I have a passion for embroidered garments, so when I saw this I just about fell over.  I remember years ago seeing an embroidered Valentino coat for oh, I don't know, about $25K or so that I might have killed for (well, not really, but ...), and so when I saw this coat, I got a similar case of drooling. Ivory silk satin covered all over in floral embroidered with the occasional blue rhinestone in the blue flowers. Closes with two snaps at the waist (with faux embroidered buttons over).  Now, even though this is considered an evening coat, for those of you who understand how to be fashionable by mixing styles, this would look equally great worn over jeans.  Eavis & Brown pieces can easily run $20K, so this is a steal at this price.  There are extremely minor tiny tiny tiny (trust me) blemishes of the satin (see photos).  You will only care if someone is staring at you while holding a magnifying glass.  Measures: up to 48" bust, 40" long from shoulder to hem.  Also listed in the 1930's-Today section. NEW LISTING! 


$ 685.  
SOLD on LAYAWAY 

Approx. - SIZE XL
(check measurements above)



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# 7292 - c. 1950's/1960's MAINBOCHER Green Wool Tent Coat!  From the Estate of Actress Edie Adams!  Hmmmm... I think Alaia might have been stealing a bit from Mainbocher.  I sold a green Alaia jacket with similarilies in design between this 1960s Mainbocher coat and the Alaia jacket, including the "v" cut just below the large collar lapels in the Alaia, echoing the "v" cuts in the Mainbocher.  I mean they are certainly different, but... I'm just sayin'...    This coat came from the estate of sexy Muriel Cigar Spokeswoman and Actress, Edie Adams.  There is little to confirm that other than from the COA from Heritage Auction from whence it came.  Oh... and MAINBOCHER?  From the Modern Fashion Encyclopedia:  In 1937, when the Duchess of Windsor purchased her wedding gown and trousseau, it was designed by Mainbocher.  From the start, Mainbocher specialized in simple, conservative, elegant, and extremely expensive fashions, the luxury of cut, materials, and workmanship that could only be recognized by those in the know. As the years progressed, Mainbocher continued to design exclusively on a made-to-order basis, refusing to license his name. By the 1950s and 1960s, old guard Mainbocher customers enjoyed wearing impeccably made classic coats and suits of wool in the midst of nouveau-riche ostentation.  The typical ladylike daytime Mainbocher look was accessorized with a choker of several strands of real pearls, white gloves, and plain pumps with matching handbag.  The integrity of luxurious fabrics, intricate cut, quality workmanship and materials, elegance and classicism, were cherished and worn for years by Mainbocher's upper crust customers.  And now you can be one! :)   Condition is very good, however there is some slight fading and one button ( insert sad face here) is missing.  Nicer looking (at least I think so!) than some of the Mainbocher 1950/60's coats in the Metropolitan Museum of Art -  http://goo.gl/1lL7m  / http://goo.gl/FhTw8  / http://goo.gl/izvyY   This coat measures extraordinary tent dimensions! Up to 50" bust, up to 52" waist, up to 60" hips. 42" long from shoulder to hem, and 22" across the back from underarm to underarm. Also Listed in the 1930's-Today and Furs, etc Sections.

$ 885. SOLD  

Approx. - SIZE: 10-16
(check measurements above) 


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# 11334 - c. 1920's H. Jaeckel and Sons, 5th Ave. and 45th Street, NYC Furriers Light Seafoam Green/Light Blue Cut Velvet Cocoon Cape with White Fur Collar!  I think the collar is Ermine (without the black tails), but can't be sure.... could be something else.   Don't think it's white mink, but could be that as well.   Or a non-fluffy fox.  Or ...... damn, I guess I have to get an education from a furrier.  H. Jaeckel would know... as according to his ads, "America's Leading Furrier".  Anyway, it's an interesting shape cocoon cape with "elbow" poufs at the sides.  Meant to be worn just closed at the neck.   The color is something between a seafoam green and a light blue... and look at the close up photos to see the tiny gold threads through the cut velvet creating the flower design.  Looks like a fabric the House of Worth might have used... but this is labeled H. Jaeckel and Sons.  Established in 1863!  They DID source from Paris, so I'm sure this fabric was quite expensive.  Even the interior pink satin lining with pleated pockets was lovely.  However.... this cape has its problems.  As you will see from the photos, there are stains here and there mostly on the lower half, and one stain that has eaten through the fabric at the back.  Also stained on the lining at the bottom.  So if you are creative, you can create appliques to sew over the problems... or just wear as is.... for those of you who understand the beauty of this cape, and can deal with the issues. If perfect, this would be more like $1,000.  

$ 425. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE Small/Medium
(check measurements above)


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# 7810 - c. 1940's Full Mink Fur Muff!  Direct from a Greenwich, CT estate of a socialite who traveled around the globe and spent some years living in Paris.  When I say socialite, I mean this is woman who met Queen Elizabeth!  Her jewels were recently sold at Doyle Auction House, NY and brought tens of thousands per piece.  So you know she had some great stuff. This muff might have been mink tail or mink paw for those who couldn't afford the best, but this is a full pelt mink (per my furrier).  Excellent condition. Lovely sable color.  Measures:  18" wide and 13" tall.  Would look awesome with your 1940's coat (I know you probably have one if you a true vintage freak like me!)..... OR... as my furrier suggested, you could alter to create a purse (if you are so inclined).   Currently in fur storage, but can be shipped anytime, so will arrive to you fresh.  Front and back look the same.. both sides are mink.      FINAL SALE ESTATE ITEM.

$ 165.  SOLD


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# 7809 - c. mid-20th Century Silver Fox Fur Long Scarf or Boa or Shawl!  Direct from a Greenwich, CT estate of a socialite who traveled around the globe and spent some years living in Paris.  When I say socialite, I mean this is woman who met Queen Elizabeth!  Her jewels were recently sold at Doyle Auction House, NY and brought tens of thousands per piece.  So you know she had some great stuff. LOVELY!  The middle photo is the closest color... my camera keeps changing colors for some stupid reason.  Excellent condition with perhaps a bit of wear at the neckline and a spot on the lining (see photo). Measures:  80" long x 7" wide.  Wear it a few different ways.  I show three ways.  Currently in fur storage, but can be shipped anytime, so will arrive to you fresh.  Be a movie star!!!      FINAL SALE ESTATE ITEM.

$ 385.  SOLD on LAYAWAY

 


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# 11280 - c. 1930's Reversible Hand-sewn Trapunto Silk Black and Blush Cape! Well, I'm not sure this was actually meant to be reversible because the closure doesn't work that way, but as you can see, it's equally beautiful on both sides!  The black silk is hard to see all the detail, so look at the other side to see it (I'm waiting.........).  Right, you looked, yes??  This is a 40" long cape, meant to be worn over the slinky gowns of the 1930s.  There is not a lot of room for flailing about, so you will have to have narrow shoulders and a demure nature.  Yes, it's open at the front, but still, it feels like a cocoon.  The collar (as you can see) is in the opposite color.  The exterior black is in quite good (with the exception of the tiny wear/holes at the upper left back (see photos) and there is fading down from one shoulder down the one side.  Worse in the photos, but still it's there... slightly red. The interior has some issues... see photos... some subtle dirt marks and then a few minor wear holes (see photos).   Nothing is glaring, but it's there.  This piece is best for those of you who just adore trapunto.  Looks like someone spent a LOT of time on this garment!   

$ 265. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 0-2/4


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# 5914 - c. 1970's GEORGE R. TAYLOR Co., Wheeling, West Virginia Electric Blue Velvet Flapper Coat!  New to the vintage market from storage in Wilton, CT.  Wilton, CT... where the median income hovers around $175,000.  So these people never skimped! :)  This simple 1920s wrap coat is all about the fantastic color of a bright electric blue velvet.  I think it might be a cotton or cotton/silk blend velvet.  The details are in the ruched sleeves and the large collar to wear up or down.  There are NO closures on this coat.. never were... just meant to be grabbed and held in a fashionable way.   Fully lined in an off-white silk.  Excellent condition with just a slight wear at the very edges of the velvet.  If you get really picky, there may be some thinning, but I don't know if I'm even seeing that or not, and I'm VERY picky!!   There is lots of crushing of the velvet which may or may not be original, but it's attractive as it is.   And I wouldn't say that if it wasn't so!   Only my repeat customers know that.... and there are so many of them, I must be doing something right! :) :) :)  This coat can really fit anyone... but you should be taller than me (5'2") as the sleeves are really too long for me.  Measures: 52" around (again this is a wrap coat!!!), 24" long sleeves from shoulder to cuff, 41" long from shoulder to hem.  This would be a great coat to dress up with huge ornamental closure!    

$ 785. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 8-16
(check measurements above)



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# 7805 - c. 1960's REVILLON, Paris, New York Brown Silk Coat with Mink Lining!   Direct from a Greenwich, CT estate of a socialite who traveled around the globe and spent some years living in Paris.  When I say socialite, I mean this is woman who met Queen Elizabeth!  Her jewels were recently sold at Doyle Auction House, NY and brought tens of thousands per piece.  So you know she had some great stuff.  This coat is from Revillon (which I know from 1970-1995 as Saks Fifth Avenue's inhouse furrier)... a fur company established in 1723 in NYC!!!  Talk about a long history!  Known for quality furs, this coat was no exception. Dark brown silk coat fully lined (except for the sleeves) in mink.  The cuffs are mink and are attached to the lining, not the exterior silk coat.  The hemline fur is attached to the silk as is the collar.  Interesting buttons.   Hard to measure coats, but this one fits me perfectly and I'm about a size 4 though it measures:  44" bust (I have a 35" bust) 22" long outer sleeve, 15.5" across back, 16.5" across shoulders.  So... the coat is now in fur storage, but can be shipped anytime   Condition:  Excellent coat (with two tiny dust/dirt white spots that should spot dryclean) (see photos).   The mink is slightly dry, but not shedding... however the only real issue is the inner unnecessary paper thin lining is "going". You won't miss it.  You probably would never know it was there once it's gone, but you will see it falling from the interior.  FINAL SALE ESTATE ITEM.  Priced to sell!

$ 385.  SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 4
(check measurements above)


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# 7330 - c. 1940's Gorgeous Copper Beaded Coat/Suit Topper or Winder Dress Cape with Fox Trim!  This piece would most likely have been worn over a wool coat or suit to give it extra pizzazz, but could also be worn over a dress as a winter cape.  Sadly the fur photographed much yellower than it is in person.  It's more white.  The beading is lovely and creates a soutache look.  There is no closure, just wear as you see.  It's meant to be worn over an item with shoulder pads, there are no shoulder pads in this piece, but it is designed for that width.  Condition is quite good, but the fur isn't perfect... still very very very wearable, but getting slightly thin mostly at back and on one side.  

$ 465.  
SOLD  

Approx. - SIZE Small/Medium
(check measurements above)



SOLD
# 7807 - c. 1960's REVILLON, Paris, New York Full Mink Bolero Jacket!  Direct from a Greenwich, CT estate of a socialite who traveled around the globe and spent some years living in Paris.  When I say socialite, I mean this is woman who met Queen Elizabeth!  Her jewels were recently sold at Doyle Auction House, NY and brought tens of thousands per piece.  So you know she had some great stuff.  OK... so... do you know Revillon?  They were sold at the high-end department store, Saks Fifth Avenue and have been in business for many many decades ... always known for quality furs.  This mink bolero with horizontal pelts gives the look of the more expensive sable and is of a sable color.  My damn camera has trouble photographing fur as the colors keep changing every time I click the shutter.... must have to do with all the undertones of the fur.  Anyway, the FIRST photo (click to see all the photos) is the closest to the actual color.. a soft warm brown.. not too red.  This jacket has a classic 1960's collar .. open ... think Jackie Kennedy with half sleeves.. think Jackie Kennedy wearing long gloves.   It's in Good condition..... there is a bit of wear at the collar (see photos) and probably wasn't stored in cold storage all its life, but it's still got plenty of good years ahead!   SO....  this is a BLOW OUT PRICE for a LOVELY, ORIGINALLY QUITE EXPENSIVE mink bolero jacket!!!!    FINAL SALE ESTATE ITEM.

SOLD

 



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# 7725 - c. early 1970's RONALD AMEY, New York Mohair Pixilated Design with Magenta Pleated Collar Princess Coat!  Short lived label of fine quality goods! Burke-Amey (no relation! :) was started in 1959 by designer Ronald Amey, and his business partner, Joseph Burke  They designed and manufactured elaborate evening clothes whose prices ranged from $500 to several thousand dollars.  Joseph Burke sold his interest in the company to Amey in 1970, who changed the name of the firm to Ronald Amey, Inc. and Mr. Amey was known for his use of interesting materials and big, bold prints. The business did not survive past the early 1970s.  (Thank you Vintage Resource Label).  So you KNOW this was expensive when new!  FABULOUS and unique "pixilated" mohair fabric with a striking magenta mini-pleated lapels.  Double breasted in a princess shape.  Looks adorable on.  Measures: up to 40" bust, up to 37" waist, up to 47" hips, 43" long from shoulder to hem.  But this is a COAT, so measurements need to be much larger than you... I would say best for size 6/8. Excellent condition. Probably best for 5'2" ish, as the sleeves are great on me at that height (and usually sleeves are too long for me). 

$ 665.  
SOLD 

Approx. - SIZE 6/8 (depending what you wear under)
(check measurements above)



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# 7011 - RARE c. late 1930's Original By Jean Tan Wool Scalloped Fashion Coat!  Original Lilli Ann, San Francisco Designer!  So I bought this coat BEFORE I knew how special this label is!  This is a RARE coat designed by Jean Wright Miller who was a co-founder of Lilli Ann, San Francisco with Adolph Schuman and his wife Lillian Schuman (who the company was named after).  If you read the obituary of Ms. Miller, you will see that she was THE designer behind the label from the 1930s through 1955... but if you read the marketing info, they claim that Lillian was the "original designer".  Not.  Certainly Adolph Schuman was the business brain, but the "Original by Jean, A California Costume" label was used until 1943/1944 when the label was then changed to read "Original by Lilli Ann, A California Costume" using the same type face as Jean used on her labels even prior to Lilli Ann.  The early ads from 1941 through 1944 show suits and coat outfits advertised as a "costume suit".  So even though this coat is a woven wool, it's more a fashion statement as it only closes with a hook/eye at waist, and matching belt, so it won't keep you warm, it's just meant to "wow".   LOVELY shape with wide padded shoulders, bell sleeves with fabulous scalloped cuff-line matching the scallops at the bodice.  Wonderful raised scallop design in the sleeves as well, and horizontal design across bodice!  I show over a crinoline just so you can see the shape, but may have been worn straighter in the 30s.  Measures:  up to 44" bust, up to 36" waist, up to 46" hips, 43" long from shoulder to hem 25" long sleeve, 14" across back.  Fits more like a size 4-8 (depending what you wear under.   EXCELLENT CONDITION!!!!   If I look VERY closely, there is one tiny tiny repair on one sleeve, but really you'll only see it if you feel it first and then look.   

$ 945.  
SOLD

Approx. - SIZE One Size Fits Most
(check measurements above)



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# 7293 - c. 1950's/1960's MAINBOCHER Ivory Silk Coat!  From the Estate of Actress Edie Adams!  RARE New York Label!  This coat came from the estate of sexy Muriel Cigar Spokeswoman and Actress, Edie Adams.  There is little to confirm that other than from the COA from Heritage Auction from whence it came.  Oh... and MAINBOCHER?  From the Modern Fashion Encyclopedia:  In 1937, when the Duchess of Windsor purchased her wedding gown and trousseau, it was designed by Mainbocher.  From the start, Mainbocher specialized in simple, conservative, elegant, and extremely expensive fashions, the luxury of cut, materials, and workmanship that could only be recognized by those in the know. As the years progressed, Mainbocher continued to design exclusively on a made-to-order basis, refusing to license his name. By the 1950s and 1960s, old guard Mainbocher customers enjoyed wearing impeccably made classic coats and suits of wool in the midst of nouveau-riche ostentation.  The typical ladylike daytime Mainbocher look was accessorized with a choker of several strands of real pearls, white gloves, and plain pumps with matching handbag.  The integrity of luxurious fabrics, intricate cut, quality workmanship and materials, elegance and classicism, were cherished and worn for years by Mainbocher's upper crust customers.  And now you can be one! :)   Condition is surprisingly Excellent (rare for such a light color!), however I found two hardly seen dirt on one sleeve and one dark tiny spot on the collar (see photos)... but really terrific!!!! I like it better than the Mainbocher 1950/60's coats in the Metropolitan Museum of Art -  http://goo.gl/1lL7m  / http://goo.gl/FhTw8  / http://goo.gl/izvyY !  The collar can be worn up or down (check out the hand stitching under the collar!), love the pocket flaps up above the bust, double breasted.  Up to 44" bust, up to 47" waist, up to 52" hips. 41" long from shoulder to hem.  It's a "swing" style, so looks great worn large.  

$ 765. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE:  8-12
(check measurements above) 


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#5878 - c. 1970's Black Sequin Long Evening Coat with Matching Sequin Tie Belt!  If you purchase this coat, you are gonna have to learn to be a great actress. Why?  Because you are going to feign a chill in order to keep this coat on a long as possible!  It's THAT fabulous!  Whatever you wear under couldn't possibly be as eye-catching.  A long black coat completely covered in black sequins.  Wrap style with great high notched collar neckline, side pockets and original matching sequin tie belt.  Measures: up to 42" bust, up to 38" waist, up to 44" hips, but REMEMBER, this is a wrap coat, so these measurements mean little... it's the 15" across the back that is more important, 17" across the shoulders and 56" long from shoulder to hem.  The lining is a silky satin... feels good on your skin!  Excellent condition. If you'd rather... shorten this to a day length... or a 3/4 length (and make a skirt from the left over! :)  This is one of those pieces you are just gonna stand in front of your mirror and admire yourself! :)   NOTE: this is not a lightweight coat you'd find today... it's substantial!    

$ 435. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 4 - small 8 (depending what you wear under)
(check measurements above)



 SOLD 
# 11392 - c. 1990's GIORGIO ARMANI (Black Label), Made in Italy Black Crepe with White Soutache Hooded Jacket Lined in Cashmere(?)!  Wear 4 ways!  From the estate of the wealthy NYC woman comes this very wearable black wool jacket with attached hood.  This jacket is the high-end black label Giorgio Armani.   This NYC woman had ONLY the best high-end labels.  And as a typical New Yorker, most everything in her wardrobe was black.  This jacket is likely a silk black crepe covered all over in the white soutache and what feels to be a thick cashmere lining at the hood and mid jacket.  The sleeves are lined in great feeling silk satin, but seem to have some batting inside for some warmth. A great Autumn jacket.  The jacket can be worn with hood up, hood down, hood turned down on one side, or the hood totally down to created a wide lapel effect.  Closes with large buttons in doublebreasted shape.   Excellent condition, except for what looks like a very small area wear the woman may have worn a pin... every so slightly seen (see photo).  A simple Giorgio Armani hooded windbreaker coat sells for $ 3,795 today.  This soutache jacket would have sold for thousands More!! Measures: up to 46" bust, up to 47" hips, 22" long from shoulder to hem.  Very boxy shape.  Long sleeves of 26" long outside length from shoulder can easily be worn rolled up (looks great that way as well for us shorter gals). 

$ 1,685.   
SOLD   

Approx. - SIZE 4-8 (depending what you wear under)
(check measurements above)

 



 SOLD
# 11006 - c. 1980's ALAIA, Paris Dark Green Wool Mini Coat or Long Jacket!  STEAMPUNK SHAPE! For those of you who know.... all I really need to say is "Alaia".   What an awesome piece from the 1980's!   Just checking out prices of Alaia jackets or short coats today, this would cost you $ 2000+.  The shape is killer.  Double breasted "v" waist with wide lapels to wear 3 different ways,  mutton sleeves and split skirt in what could be called a long peplum shape.  The detailing of the seaming with topstitching is wonderful especially on the back.  High quality piece.  Fully lined.  The color is a dark green... a bit darker than you see in this photo but I wanted you to see the details.  Excellent condition with just the slightest moth nips on one sleeve (see photo)... this is just a bit of the wool nap, but not any holes or anything. Those moths knew not to ruin this!!! The back it just as fantastic as the front! The buttons have an interesting patina... I have no idea if they are supposed to look this way, but they have an industrial chic look.  Works perfectly with the jacket.  Measures: 32-34" bust, 24/25" waist (move the buttons if you need a smidge more).  

$ 765. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE: 0/2
(check measurements above) 


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#4523A - New Dyed Blue Fox Stole! I bought this dyed blue fox stole to go with the Sharon Stone worn 1920's beaded flapper dress I had for sale... but since I don't know who wants what for what reason... I figured I should list it separately. Heck, you might want to wear it with nothing underneath! Who am I to tell you you can't! :) Just please... wear something on the bottom! :) Excellent condition.. like new.... wait a minute, it IS new! Guess that's why it's in such great shape! lined in the same electric blue satin as the bow in front. The blue of the fox is slightly more subdued. Really great color. 36" long by 11" wide.. slightly curved shape to fit the body. Also Listed in 1930-Today Category.

$ 395. SOLD

 

 


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# 7519 - c. mid 20th Century Double Sable Boa!  This sable boa sold for $475 a year ago, but it wasn't put in cold storage, so it's shedding.  So... That means you get a double sable boa for $100!  Yup.  If you look at the back, you will see that it's lined and the pelts are connected to each other with thin black velvet ribbons which could be pulled tighter if you don't want to see the lining when worn.  Measures:  72" long x 8" wide.  No monograms or anything on the lining.    Under $150, so Final Sale Item.

$ 100.  
SOLD  

 


SOLD on LAYAWAY
#5488 - c. 1920 Steinberg's, Saint Louis Bottle Green Silk Velvet Opera Cape!  OK, I was so surprised when I discovered that this simple shaped cape actually had internal snaps to convert it into more of a "mantle" shape!  The photo at left shows it snapped up, and then the arms just slip through the openings... otherwise, it's worn straight down and just wrapped around the body like a cocoon.  It's like getting TWO capes in one!  The cocoon shape was popular in 1920.  The silk velvet that looks black unless under bright lights is actually a deep bottle green hue.  The bottom half of the cape is a gold metallic thread floral motif design.  Lovely ruffled collar trim of the same embroidery.   And then down the front is a unique "chain" of velvet... one dangle end is missing.  The interior black silk lining is in excellent condition with the exception of the reddish streaks at inner back near label (see photo).  The exterior of this cape is in Excellent condition with the exception of one small area of pulled metal threads (see photo) and some tarnishing of the gold metal to a slight copper hue... you wonder if it was original as it still looks great!   Lovely piece.    Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category.

$ 895. SOLD  


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#5915 - c. 1920's Bonwit Teller & Co, Fifth Avenue, New York Black Satin, Soutache, Figured Velvet and Fox Collar Wrap Cocoon Coat!  This coat was found hiding in the back room of a local theater.... just sitting there waiting for me to pluck "her" out of obscurity.  I then brought "her" to the furrier who replaced the black fox fur collar with a new one, and now she is practically good as new... and damn gorgeous!   Even the furrier kept saying, "Well, you should get a pretty penny for this... it's beautiful!"  I'd say the only thing wrong with her now is the original button is a bit boring, but otherwise... smashing!  Black silk satin covered with a zigzag soutache in a deco design all over, with figured velvet at the cuffs, inner front and hem to look like fur, and then the new black fox fur collar. Bonwit Teller was a top department store, and I've had other lovely 1920s pieces from there, so I know they were fashion forward and probably imported from Paris.  Measures: up to 48" bust, up to 46" waist, up to 46" hips, 45" long from shoulder to hem. As a wrap coat, it can fit just about anyone... meant to be worn large as always with 1920s pieces.  FYI, the new fur collar cost $485 to replace and the fox was selected to have just the right look.  You'll be more than pleased! :)  Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Section.

$ 1,485. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6 - 14, depending how you want to wear it


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#5799 - c. 2006 Natural Sable Coat!  WOW!!!  If you want to buy yourself the sable coat you have ALWAYS wanted, but don't want to spend the $60,000 that this coat originally cost.  I know that for a fact because this came to me from the furrier who originally created this coat (who by the way used to create furs wholesale for high-end department stores!). He sold it a few years ago to the woman who is now upgrading to the $250K Black Diamond sable coat!!!! REALLY!  I didn't even know there was black sable... but now I read they can go up to $300K!  Insane!!!)  So, Why am I adding furs to the website when the temperature is crazy hot? Well, think back to the frigid winter last year when you were wishing for a coat this fabulously warm and smashing, so...  now's the time to put this beauty on LAYAWAY for next winter!  I photographed "her", and she is now relaxing at the furrier for professional cold storage (along with a spa treatment of cleaning/glazing).  This sable coat color isn't the ultra dark mahogany, but rather a gorgeous medium brown hue. Thick and luxurious.  Full, huge, and beautifully marked pelts!  Impeccably made as you can see from the inside photo.  Excellent condition.  Measures: 50" bust, 52" waist, 58" hips, 48" long from shoulder to hem, 72" around hemline, 26" sleeve shoulder to end cuff.  Now, that translates to just about any larger sized woman wearing this coat. Really too large on me at size 6, but anything can be redesigned.   I show this coat with a variety of sashes for fun... you can change the look, or wear without.  There is no monogram inside, and my furrier said he'd add your monogram or name for you if you would like (price included) when it comes out of storage. I like the idea of just adding the word "MINE" ! :)   So.... how savvy you to purchase this coat at less than 1/3 the original price from just a few years ago!  Oh, and ALL fur prices are increasing this coming year as the pelts are selling for record prices, so... this coat new could be more like $75K this year! 

$ 17,500.  SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 10 - 16
(check measurements above


SOLD

#9857 - c. 1940/1950'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! 

$ 365.  SOLD


SOLD
# 11068 - c. 1950's An Original LILLI ANN of San Francisco Black Eyelash Wool Swing Coat Trimmed and Appliqued in Black Velvet!  LARGER SIZE!  You know you can buy a new winter coat anywhere, but they just don't hold a candle to the beauty of a Lilli Ann coat!  This one doesn't come with this belt, but I'm a girl who loves to show off a waist, so I show it both ways.  There are no closures, so either add some to wear as an open swing coat, or get your own belt.   This coat swims on me (I'm a size 4 short), but there is no way to measure it other than in length, 50" long, and that it's about 17" across the back... so this could fit up to a size 14/16 I would say.   All depends on what you want to wear under it. Wraps to whatever size you want... but I'd suggest you be at least a size 8/10.    It's in lovely condition with a few minor exceptions.  Two of the velvet circles look like they have had a bit of repair at the edges (see the close up photos) and one of those is a pindot spot (see photo).  Other than that, there is nothing wrong on the exterior.  There is a repaired tear inside only where it looks like the coat was badly hung on a hook.  Again, it's just on the interior!!  Won't be a problem.  Heavy coat. Well made.  A Classic Lilli Ann!  The label was sewn back on, but I GUARANTEE this is Lilli Ann.   Oh, and the "eyelash wool" is a bit of minor sparkle (almost like a little mohair in the fabric).  Expensive look.  Would have cost $100 new in the mid-1950s, nearly $900 today!

$ 345.  
SOLD 

Approx. - SIZE 8/10- 14/16 (depending what you wear under)
(check measurements above)
 

 


SOLD on LAYAWAY
#7167 - c. 1910-1912 Edwarian PERDOUX Bourdereau Veron & Cie, Place de la Bourse, 132 rue Reaumur, Paris Black Silk Chiffon and Satin Evening Coat! Purchased from B. Altman & Co, Paris/New York! OK Girls... Class is in session!  I've done the research and it's QUITE impressive for this Perdoux label!  First off, from 1896-1900, Perdoux was the 8th President of the prestigious Parisian Chambre Syndicale.  Perdoux SHOULD be better known today as he was mentioned in the same breath as the other top designers of the era.  I found ads to confirm this: A Woodward & Lothrop Store ad from Oct. 12, 1910 from the Washington Herald reads:  "Superb Street and Evening Wraps from Callot Soeurs, Poiret, Gersen, Perdoux, and others".  And during the St. Louis Worlds Fair Expo, the St. Louis Republic Newspaper of Sept 11, 1904 reads: "B. Nugent & Bro. Dry Goods Co. (Nugents Store) Paris Gowns and Wraps - Our grand opening display of imported garments...making St. Louis attractive during the Fair.  We are prepared to supply, all ready for wearing, the most beautiful creations of the world's most noted fashion artists - such as Beer, Callot-Soeurs, Redfern, Perdoux, Drecoll, Paquin and others.  To own a gown or wrap made by one of these masters is a distinction of which even the most prominent leaders of society may feel justly proud. Remember too, these gowns are NOT copies or reproductions, but the original garments, bought from their famous makers by our agent, shipped direct to us, and displayed for the first time in our costume rooms.  Prices on these imported gowns and wraps range from $200. to $750 each."  And then they went on to price US gowns at $25 and coats at fur trim at $25.  Reproductions evening gowns of Paris gowns were priced $65 - $100.  I also found the Perdoux ad from the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900.  From the ad, we see he was the fashion GOLD MEDAL winner at the Paris Exposition of 1878, Vice President of the Jury in Brussells in 1897, and Member of the Jury at the Exposition Universelle of 1900.  And older Parisian address was listed in this ad.  The newer address is on the coat label of 132 Rue Reaumur, Paris.  I researched this building and it was completed in 1910 so.... that helps to date this coat as well! Excellent condition, near mint with just one button with some silk loss. Black silk chiffon with Black silk satin trim with loads of black passementerie and lace medallions.  Interior lining is also perfect with a sweet little pocket. Again, near mint condition! Just closes at the lower bust and open from there.  Obviously an evening coat. Measures: up to 39" bust, 50" long from shoulder to hem.   Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Section.

$ 2,845.  SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6-10
(check measurements above)
 


SOLD
# 6202 - c. 1909 Silver Fox Full Pelts Muff!  NOTE TO ALL:  I know there are those of you who are anti-fur, and this can be quite disturbing to see the entire pelts.  BUT, I'm selling HISTORY here, and it can't be white-washed. This is the style that was popular then.  So please don't write me emails.  Please just gloss over this piece if it offends you.  Thank you!  So, this VERY LARGE muff consists of TOUR pelts of silver fox with heads, feet and tails.  Even the interior silk is highly detailed (see the side photos). Nicely padded for winter use... this will certainly keep your hands warm.  There is plenty of extra room inside for hands AND other things you might want to carry along.  Measures: 21" across x 15" high with additional 12" long tails! The front looks exactly like the back, so I'm showing both sides, but hard to tell!   VERY fashionable for the Edwardian woman.  Excellent condition.   

$ 285.  SOLD   
 

 


SOLD
#5813 - c. 1870's / 1880's Tan Linen "Motoring" or "Carriage" Bustle Coat or Traveling Cloak or Duster Coat!  STEAMPUNK!  Usually these linen coats are associated with early motorcars... designed long to cover the entire outfit to keep the mud and dirt from soiling the fine clothing underneath. However, this is one of the early ones... so prior to the advent of motorcars, it would have been for an open carriage.  Shaped to allow for a bustle at back, and with the classic 1870's/1880's mantle sleeves.  Now normally I'm a stickler for condition and hate all spots and stains on anything.  However... when it comes to these traveling cloaks, the spots and stains add character!!!  I wouldn't want to see one of these without it!  So I show most of the important spots for you to see. Otherwise it's in great condition (though will need an airing out as it has a musty odor)!  All the original linen buttons are there, love the unexpected brown ruffle trim, and check out that cape back as well as buttons at back skirt. Please look at all the photos to see all the beauty. Measures: up to 38" bust (but shoulders are smallish), 56" long from shoulder to hem.  Oh, and for all you STEAMPUNK seekers... can't get much better look than this!      

$ 425. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 2-8
(check measurements above) 


SOLD
#7451 - c. 1960-1965 ESTHER DOROTHY Two-Tone Taupe and White Ribbed Mink Coat!  I don't usually go crazy over mink coats... I mean they have to be museum quality for me to get weak in the knees... and so when I see that prestigious The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute in New York City (that's "The Met" for those of you in the know), have a very similar coat in their collection, well.... now I know WHY I fell in love with it! :)  Yup... I have good taste! :)  And those of you who frequent my website all have excellent taste as well! :)    Comes with the original long matching mink belt to tie or even bow at front!  I purchased this coat and was told it was THE coat was sold at Christie's Auction in June 21, 1994 (sale #6519) which was from the Wardrobe of Mrs. Claudia Heard De Osborne )a close friend of Balenciaga and a wealthy sociality. I can't confirm that because the photo no longer exists on the Christie's website. But obviously it was owned by a wealthy woman, as the workmanship would have been quite expensive.  I'm told by my furrier that these are thin mink pelts all sewn into the strips that you see!  Not just dyed two-tone. I can't date the coat specifically, but has the "Jackie Kennedy" early 1960s collar, so I gonna go with early 1960s.  The sleeves are 7/8 length, so they show off your fancy bracelets (why it's called bracelet length) !!   Excellent condition.  The Esther Dorothy label reads:  "Furs for the Woman by a Woman, New York."  Measure:  37" long from shoulder to hem. Will fit a x-small to small girl best. 

$ 2,850. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 0-6, depending how you want to wear it


SOLD
#7320 - c. 1960's WOOLF BROTHERS Two-Tone Mink Wrap!  Seen a lot of mink stoles?  Yeah, me too.  Seen a lot of TWO TONE mink stoles or wraps?  Nope... don't think I've seen another so I'm betting you haven't either.  Pastel mink on top and a scalloped dark mahogany mink at bottom.   Now is the time to buy mink if you want it.... as according to NAFA (the North American Fur Auctions) website: http://www.nafa.ca/en/auctions/auction-reports/,  prices of mink "attracted exceptionally high prices".  The reason?  The China market is hot for mink, so..... that's how many billion women who may have just discovered the joy of owning mink???  I show this piece worn a few different ways for fun and for those of you who are fabulously creative.  You might even use this as the bottom of a skirt.  I know it's "out there", but I have some fashionistas who might want to start a new trend, eh?  Remember, if the idea takes off, I want a percentage of sales! : ) :) : )  Excellent condition.  Elegant and funky at the same time, and that's not easy to do.

$ 545. SOLD


SOLD
#7425 - c. pre-1983 Vintage Created by the BROTHERS CHRISTIE (or Christie Brothers) Luxurious Genuine Double Sable Fur Boa /Stole / Scarf / Wrap! Nearly 6 FEET long!  I've sold quite a few sable boas.  WHY?  Because I can't stop myself.  I can't live without at least one that I can pet, or better yet feel the softness of sable around my arms.  NOTHING feels like sable!!!    A genuine, stunning, luxurious, fluffy, soft, supple and lightweight sable measuring terrific 70" long (or 140" long if not doubled) and 10" wide (5" wide each) as there are two boas loosely connected into one which allows it to be securely worn criss-crossed. You can secure the boas closer together so they have no gap between, or worn as one long boa. Some of the newer sable boas  are just sable on one side. These are full rounded pelts.  There is a velvet ribbon sewn to the other side with the connection strips to create the look. The fur is in mint condition and so is the lining.  I am not certain of the origin of this sable, but it's indeed sable.  It has a distinctive darker brown stripe down the center of each pelt, and Canadian sable is usually a bit lighter... but I can't confirm if this is Russian or Canadian sable... but it looks/feels just like the very expensive Royal Crown Sable I'm selling in a jacket!  Brothers Christie (5-generation furriers) changed their name to Christie Brothers sometime between 1976-1983, so this is dated pre-1983. This boa has an embroidered name.  It's highly unlikely I'm gonna find someone with the same name, but I usually just keep the name of the previous owner on my furs as a tribute to them!  In this case, you gotta wonder if this was owned by the wife of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry - and lovingly remembered by all us "50-somethings" for her portrayal of Nurse Christine Chapel on the original Star Trek TV series and movies (oh, and she was also the voice of the computers!). Was this her sable stole???  Who knows... but I like to think so! If you've ever wanted a $60,000 sable coat.... this is the perfect starter kit :)  

$ 1,245.  SOLD


SOLD

 

 

 

#5021A - c. 1968-1970  GUNTER PROJECT 2 Purple Mod Dress with Matching Mod Coat!  Here's the info from my favorite website, "Vintage Label Resource":  Gunter Ruecker studied at FIT (NYC), and then after working for a clothing firm in his native Germany, he returned to New York in 1968 and he started his own line, Gunter Project 2.  At Project 2, Gunter made pants outfits for women (and obviously some dress/coat outfits! :).  The company that produced Gunter Project 2, G.T.N., was bought by clothing maker Abe Schrader in 1969.  The line continued to be made into the 1970s. Gunter later became a tailoring instructor at FIT." No surprise that Gunter became a tailoring instructor, because you can see from this outfit, he was a master tailor!! Check out the close-up photos to see the seaming details and even the slightly scalloped hemline of the dress!!  Quite heavyweight fabric.  Very Pierre Cardin look. Measures:  34" bust, up to 28/29" waist, up to 40" hips, 33" long from shoulder to hem for both dress and coat. Sadly the condition isn't perfect.  There is slight discoloration on the coat and major discoloration of the coat lining.  The buttons on both are flaking, so they would need to be replaced.  The dress lining is dirty on the dress at the neck and underarm.  And there is a light spot on the sleeve of the coat. Got all that?   Still a great classic outfit from the Mod era. Priced to reflect condition.   Also Listed in the 1930-Today Category.

$245. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 4/6
(check measurements above) 


SOLD
#5441A - c. early 1950's ORIGINALA Black Wool Swing Coat Trimmed in Sheared Black Beaver Fur!  Sold at the Prestigious Julius Garfinckel & Co, Washington DC! You really should look through old Vogue and Harpers Bazaar magazines to know just how expensive these Originala coats were!  Here's the info from my favorite (other than my own, of course!) website, the Vintage Fashion Guild Label Resource: "Originala was one of the better suit and coat houses in New York. Through the years, several well known designers worked at Originala: Marc Bohen (who went on to design at Dior) was there in 1958, Ilie Wacs was the head designer from 1964 through 1972, and Louis Dell’Olio worked there from 1971 through 1974. It was one of the most expensive coat lines made at the time. In the late 1960s, the coats averaged about $500".  As you can see, this is a true swing coat with sleeves that are nearly "cape" length.  High sheared beaver collar can be worn up as you see, or down.   Slash pockets.  Braided buttons.   Fully lined.  Excellent condition except for the fact that the buttons could use replacing or fixing.  They've been pulled out so they are too loose and askew. Not a huge deal, but rather than me fixing, best for you to fix where you want them.  Fur is in very good condition.   No other problems I can find.  This will fit just about any size, but best for smaller shouldered gals.  All depends what you wear under.  If you love swing coats (and who doesn't!), can't get much better.  A heavy coat.... like they used to make! Measures:  39" long from shoulder to hem.  Also Listed in the 1930-Today Section.

$ 545. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6-10
(check measurements above)


SOLD
#5443C - c. early 1950's TRIGERE, New York, Bergdorf Goodman On the Plaza, New York  Pauline Trigere Muted Plaid Wool Cape with High Collar Back! Can't really call this a hooded cape unless you have a pea head! :)  I just raised the back of the collar as you can see how high it goes... like an Edwardian collar!  Lovely almost muted red, green and white plaid wool.  Closes with a short tie at front neck and a couple of fur-type hooks.  The arms go through the holes, but the holes also have button tabs to close if you just decide to toss this over your shoulders.  The inside lining is a green wool to help keep you toasty.  The condition of the exterior is Excellent.  The moths, however, got to the green lining (see photos).  Luckily they didn't like the taste of the plaid! And the hooks at front would need to be re-stitched in place. A nice early piece of Trigere.  Her version of "Little Red Riding Hood".    Also Listed in the 1930-Today Section.

$ 425. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE one size fits most
(check measurements above)


SOLD

#7315 - Vintage Neiman Marcus Luxurious Genuine Sable Fur Boa /Stole / Scarf / Wrap! A LONG 7.5 FEET long!  If you think this looks familiar... fooled you!  It's another one... very similar to another sable boa I sold recently for the same price. Like the other, this is as good as new, but a lot less expensive! Measures an exceptional 10" wide (5" each) x  90" long (that's 7.5 feet!!!).  Yeah, I know, I should just pick one name to call this piece, but it's versatile and can be worn a few different ways, so.. it's all these things! A genuine, stunning, luxurious, fluffy, soft, supple and lightweight sable measuring terrific 90" long and 9" wide as there are two boas loosely connected into one which allows it to be securely worn criss-crossed. You can secure the boas closer together so they have no gap between, or split into two boas (one for you, and one for your new best friend!). Each end has tails that are as soft as the rest of the fur.  The lining is velvet. The fur is in mint condition and so is the lining.  I am not certain of the origin of this sable, but it's indeed sable! It has a distinctive darker brown stripe down the center of each pelt, and Canadian sable is usually a bit lighter... but I can't confirm if this is Russian or Canadian sable... it's just great sable! :) When worn criss-crossed around the neck, it is long enough to graze the knees!!  This boa has the embroidered full name of "Marylouise Tandy", which may have been the Arts patron and newspaper publisher Marylouise Tandy Cowan, a Tulsa native who made her home in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Activities included work at institutions ranging from the Philbrook Museum of Art to the Tulsa Town Hall. She served on the Americans for the Arts Policy Board and was Publisher of the Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper in Maine. If you want to remove her name, just replace the brown velvet ribbon on the other side.  Easily done.  Also Listed in the 1930-Today Category.

$ 1,385. SOLD


SOLD

 

#5195 - c. 1890 Victorian Coat of Bottle Green Wool and Soutache!  Wearable Size! One of the prettiest wool Victorian walking coats!!  The soutache is embroidered all down the front  and upper back, as well as on the back skirt and those fantastic sleeves!  Designed in a modified peacock feather design... especially on the skirt.  Short high neck, bustle gathered back, puffed upper sleeves of a matching heavy faille.  Fully lined in matching bottle green silk (still in quite good condition).  So now I have some good news and some bad news.  What do you want first... oh, perhaps I teased it above... this Victorian coat is in a rare wearable size (yea!), however, that's partly due to the fact that someone moved over some of the crochet ball buttons (see last photo to see the original location) and at some point in time there were some matching (but slightly darker) patches on the front (see close-up photos).  Very well done, but you can certainly see them.  So for the perfectionists it might be a problem, but for the rest of you, you will be thrilled to have a coat of this quality and fabulous look.  In addition, there are some minor moth nips, one of the buttons is missing, and has very minor wear of the silk lining.  You can see from the lining photo of the back neck that there used to be a black label on this coat.  Emile Pingat used a black label in this location and shape, and also used a similar peacock shape design on his 1891 mantle in the Opulent Era book, so let's just assume it's Pingat and go from there, eh?? :)  Who knows, this could be an incredible find!!  Measures: 32/33" bust, 25" underbust, 26" waist, 53" long from shoulder to hem.  The width of the back is usually the problem with these Victorian pieces, but this fits my back (I'm a slightly narrow-backed, very modern size 4 bust, size 0/2 waist, 33" bust, c/d cup). Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Section.

$ 985. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 0-4
(check measurements above)


 SOLD 
# 11305 - c. 1930's Black Velvet Long Coat with Gold Sequin and Beaded Hood!  So hard to photograph black velvet!!! So pay attention...  Straight black velvet coat with strong shoulders, and only one closure at the neck (the rest is meant to be worn so it will flap open as you walk to show off your gorgeous 1930s gown under.  And the reason this coat is special is the attached black velvet hood which is adorned with gold sequins and beading which will make all eyes focus on your face!  When you put the hood down, you can still see the golden sequin design in the folds.  Slim fitted coat.  Fully lined in off-white satin. Measures:  34" bust, up to 38" hips.  To ground on a 5'4" gal.  Best for smallish back (no swimmers or linebackers!).  Condition is good... what looks like crushing isn't really crushing, but I think it's still called crushing, but really it's just the velvet showing differently in area lights.... just what happens in thick luxury velvet.  The only real issue (if you want to call it that... is the white lining has  mysterious red marks (see photos).  Probably some fabric bleeding from some red gown back in the 30s.  What WAS she up to????? :)   

$ 465.  SOLD 

Approx. - SIZE 2-6
(check measurements above)

 


SOLD
#6983 - c. late 1940's LILLI ANN, Paris "New Look" Gray Patterned Wool Coat!  Ah, Lilli Ann... in my opinion the best of the best of the era for tailored suits (OK, perhaps Balenciaga was a wee bit better) and coats! And then this (again my opinion) is the best Lilli Ann wool coat I've ever seen!  The shape is superb, the diamond pattered wool material imported from Paris, France is exquisite, and the construction is superb, and damn that bow at the back of the neck is just soooo sweet!! This coat was uniquely wonderful balloon sleeves. Fabulous diamond pattern of the wool.... giving it an almost quilted look.  Love the high lapelled collar... and has two pockets. Lined in the original russet. Give yourself a treat with a winter coat you are going to love to wear!  OR for any Lilli Ann collectors. Measures:  38" bust, up to 30" waist, 44" long from shoulder to hem.  Photographed with crinoline to show off the shape. Excellent condition with barely noticeable moth nips (no holes) on the skirt and back of collar... very hard to see! You'll never find a better winter coat... and compared to the new wool coats... well, there IS no comparison.  They just don't manufacture wool like this anymore!! 

$ 785.  SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 8, perhaps 10
(check measurements above) 


SOLD
#6861 - c. 1908/1909 Gorgeous Pink Silk Embroidered Coat with Lace Trim!  I don't have to say anything, do I? I will just let you look at the photos.  If you are one of the smart ones... you will jump on this!  How many times do you see a pink silk  embroidered "Edwardian" coat in near mint condition????  This is short, but would have been worn over a long dress, giving a great look (I probably should have photographed it over a longer dress, but hey.... I figure you know just as much as I!).  The embroidery is quite 3-dimensional of lovely flowers, I believe they are lilies.  Love the original embroidered decorative buttons! Even the interior is lovely with the large embroidered pocket!! Excellent condition all around. Even the white lace at cuffs and neck. Measures:  34/35" bust, 42" long from shoulder to hem. You will LOVE this in person! 

$ 1,465.  SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 4-6, perhaps 8 if you fit the bust
(check measurements above)
  
 


SOLD
#5700 - c. 1908-1910 Duster Coat with Fashionable Black Silk Trim! These early duster coats are sought after by early motorcar enthusiasts as they are terrific to wear at the next antique car meet!  Especially if you happen to have an early Model T Ford! They were first produced in 1908, so this is perhaps the perfect duster coat for you!  And pretty to boot!  Linen and silk blend (likely) in linen color trimmed in black silk and goldtone buttons and trim on notched collar, patch pockets and turned over cuffs.  Gathered upper sleeve helps to date the coat.  The back has two 18" slits for ease of movement. Measures: up to 35" bust, 13" across the back (so if will be tight under the arms and across the back, so you will want to be small to fit!!), 51" long from shoulder to hem.  Can be worn to ground as you see, but will look perfectly acceptable shorter (with a long skirt under). As these go, Excellent condition... often they are very dirty, but this is quite clean with just the most minor dirt, some loss of the black silk at collar (see photos) and the buttons could be shined up a bit.  But what a nice coat!!! 

$ 350. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 2/4
(check measurements above)


SOLD
#7059 - c. Fall, 1972 NORELL Bone and Bone Checked Wool/Hair Coat!  From NORMAN NORELL's Final Collection  Donated to Museum from Gustave Tassell, President of Norman Norell, Inc.! Original Hang Tag from I. Magnin with $1,995. Price!!  What a find! First off, this coat was deaccessioned from a museum, and still has the museum tags which include a tag denoting the donor to be none other than Gustave Tassell, the designer who succeeded Norman Norell upon his death in October, 1972 as designer of the Norell label. In addition, this coat has the original hand written tape "Denise 925".  Now I had an exquisite Norell coat with a "Denise 920" tag in the past.  I have NO idea what this all means, but I'd love to find out if anyone out there has a clue!   Who, or what is Denise, and what do the numbers mean?  "Bueller, Bueller"???  I assume this could be a store sample tag??  Anyway, back to the coat... with all this documentation, and the fact that this coat is in Near Mint condition... it's an extremely collectable piece! Simple single breasted button front coat of solid color bone wool/hair fiber blend material (like a mohair) with a very deep (or wide) hem band, cuffs and wide collar of a bone and off-white checkerboard design.  Side seam pockets, and self sash tie.  Fully lined.  Measures:  38" bust, 43" long from shoulder to hem.  My last Norell sable trimmed and velvet coat (with the Denise 920 tape label) sold for $7500. This coat has the original I. Magnin hangtag that reads "Sample" and the original price as "Coat only $1995.00  So it's a STEAL at this price... as with inflation it would have sold for $10,400!!!  

$ 2,285. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6/8
(check measurements above)


SOLD
#6700 - c. 1960's PIERRE CARDIN Gray Wool Coat!  What is it about 1960s Pierre Cardin?  So many great pieces! I adore the cuffs on this coat and the seaming matching under the arms.  Genius.  Look at the additional photos to see the cuffs cuffed up rather than down... you can wear it either way.  Great back design as well.  Heavy wool.... like they don't seem to make anymore.  Lined in a vibrant yellow satin! Go ahead... flash whoever you want! :) Perfect elephant gray color wool with fun round black buttons.  Check out the back tabs holding on the matching sash tie.  You can wear the coat open at the collar or buttoned up as you see. Back slit. Excellent condition.  

$ 745. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6
(check measurements above) 


SOLD
#9934 - c. 1920's Black Satin Flapper Coat with Monkey Fur Trim! Oh my... have you seen Marilyn Monroe in "The Some Like it Hot" in the scene at the train station? This coat gives you that same look - just a bit less fluffy!  Just carry around a ukulele case! :) Check out the movie trailer at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo10W9sSis0  Please note, this is Colubus monkey which is not endangered. For those of you who understand antique and vintage fashion, you will understand the monkey fur.  For those of you who don't... please understand that I am not making any political statement about furs so please don't write me!  I just sell antique and vintage fashions, and this is part of our history. Actually, today, the greatest threat to their continued existence comes from loss of habitat when forests are cut down, not the fur trade!  Back to the coat... Lovely wide and heavily piped striped detailing at cuffs, down front and back.  High collared neckline as was the fashion of the time. Measures: 34" bust (leaving the button where it is... but if button is moved, you can go up to perhaps a 37" bust), 43" long from shoulder to hem.  There are no buttons at the waist, and no marks where they might have been... hmmm. Perhaps the owner preferred to wear tied closed.  A rare piece from the 20's!  The condition is very good, though there are extreme minor satin bruises at hemline, one side, and one spot at upper bust (covered when worn).  And wear of the fur at the back cuff.  Really little to mention.  The only issue that will need addressing is that due to a bit of drying, there is a row where the fur is coming unattached (second tier of hem).  Would just need a furrier to resew.  Not bad.  Black silk lining is excellent.  

$ 885.  SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 4-8
(check measurements above)
 


SOLD
# 11236 - c. 1920's/1930's Plum Silk Velvet Short Evening Coat!  Killer color!  And oh so soft! And look at that incredible collar!  And the two layered gathered sleeves!  These are the things that made me want to sell this coat even though it's not perfect.  I figure you can either live with the issues, or get creative.  So what's wrong?  Well, there are small holes in the velvet.  One area is just under the sleeve cuff at the side of the coat (see photos).  It's in a location that is hidden when the sleeve is hanging down at the side.  But if you raise your arm, you will see them.  So, options are.. just to back the area with matching color so you don't see them (now it's white under, so they sadly "pop").  OR you can embellish the coat in that area because it's exactly where you might have a diagonal pocket.  There is one other area near the bottom of the coat just where the coat closes with more small holes (see photo).   These should be backed with matching color to hide.  And the lining of the coat is worn at the upper back where a label might have been (damn!).   Was it shortened at some point?  Not sure... but it seems a bit short to me.  HOWEVER... even with these issues, it's still a piece you will LOVE to own!!!!   Wear slightly more open or with the collar more wrapped at the neck.  There is a small button closure (you might want a bigger button... I'm pretty sure it's not original.  Most of these I've seen have matching self covered buttons there, but anything would do.  This coat came from a woman who told me this was owned by "Aunt Edith’s (Simon) who was born in 1884 and passed away in 1982 and lived and died in Painesville, Ohio."  Nice long life!!!!   You will LOVE it... trust me!  Would be more than twice the price if perfect... it's THAT lovely.

$ 685.   SOLD
 

Approx. - SIZE XS (narrow back - fits me at 34" bust, but still tight across back)
(check measurements above)


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#4572 - c. 1940's Weinberger's Metallic Braiding and Beaded Boucle Wool Evening Coat! You don't need to wait for an evening event to wear this coat... as long as you don't mind being the best dressed woman around! Especially great for those of you who live in Northern walking cities where outerwear is the most important fashion garment. Heads will turn. You'll be stopped on the street by a fashion magazine photographer who will want your permission to profile you in the next issue. You will be discovered by an agent, and asked to audition for television shows, and you'll be cast as the next "Desperate Housewife". You'll win an Emmy. Then go on to be the first woman to gross $25 million per film. And finally the Oscar and a star on the walk of fame. All that from one coat!!!! :) I can't promise all this.. all I can promise is that you will love your glamorous new coat. A boucle wool, full length with great sweep, wide 40's shoulders, shawl collar and gold metallic braiding with beads and pearls which wraps around from front to back waist.. and even under the collar so you can wear it up in Cossack style. Fully lined in rich gold satin. Measures: 36-38" bust, up to 32" waist, 58" long from shoulder to hem, 15" across back between armseams, 18" across shoulders. Excellent condition! Near mint! Closes only with two hooks at waist. You can move them a bit if necessary.

$ 1,245.  SOLD

Approx. - Size approx. 6/8, perhaps 10
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#9986 - c. 1926/1927 EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ATTRIBUTED TO JEANNE LANVIN Ivory Silk Evening Coat with Fur Collar Lined in Brown Silk Velvet! This fabulous piece just came to me "out of the blue" from the descendant of a wealthy woman who travelled in only the best circles.  The family oral history is that this coat was a "runway" piece from Jeanne Lanvin's Parisian Couture house. My expert fashion historian dated it to likely Winter 1927 due to the bell-bottomed sleeves (introduced in 1926 - but at the height of fashion in the
Autumn/Winter collections of 1927, when couturiers used all their design ingenuity in finding clever dressmaker details, and decorative treatments, to emphasize these flaired, wide-bottomed sleeves.  Certainly, the extraordinary cartridge-pleating on this coat qualifies as a "clever dressmaker detail."  The placement of this decoration, both to emphasize the width of the sleeve and to suggest a slight flare toward the hem of the garment, reinforces this probability.   The quality of the materials, and the craftsmanship, do suggest that this is real couture, missing label notwithstanding.  In the Fall of 1927, both Doeuillet and Martial & Armand showed coats that vaguely resemble this one, but while there are no specific "designerisms," to verify the Lanvin attribution, there is also no compelling reason to doubt the family tradition that it is, indeed, by Lanvin.  This MAY be a "one of a kind" sample, and if so... it's certainly extremely rare!  The exterior is ivory silk tightly gathered into the "feather" scalloped edged design in the bell sleeves and stepped sides and back.  The interior is completely lined in a brown silk velvet. The large collar worn as you see or high and tight (as often seen in the 1920s) is a brown silky fur (not sure what).  There are no closures on the coat.. it just stays open as you see, or use a brooch to close... the fashion etchings from that era just show coats held closed when wrapped.  It's quite small... as shown on the size 2 mannequin, it really should wrap a slight bit more... so it's better for a size 0 today.   The condition is very good... Excellent in the structure and the detailing, but the plain ivory silk has large waterspots (light, but they are there) in the front (see photos)... and age spotting on the inside (not seen) under the velvet lining. This is really a coat for a collection or museum as it's SO special!   Or certainly if you have a Lanvin retrospective ball to attend....  well, this should be one of the highlights of that evening!  A RARE DESIGNER 1920s COAT! 

$ 5,000. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 0
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#5838 - c. 1970's JOHN BATES, London Special Pleated Gored Black Wool Coat with Hood Trimmed in Black Fox Fur!  Per the Vintage Fashion Guild Label Resource (they are the best!!), "John Bates is possibly one of the greatest forgotten talents of the 1960s and 1970s. With no formal training,... he was asked to start the Jean Varon label in 1959/60. 'I called it Jean Varon because at the time an English name like John Bates meant nothing, you had to appear to be French. Jean is French for John and Varon because there was no ‘V’ in the rag trade book. Jean Varon made a good graphic image'!  Early Varon garments are innovative with space-age fabrics, see-through panels, cut-out holes and matching accessories right down to the tights. As an aside, Bates is also sometimes credited with the ‘invention’ of the mini-skirt. He popularized trousers for women and encouraged the first ‘underwear as outerwear’ style, through precision cutting and the use of lace and mesh. An example of this work won him the ‘Dress of The Year’ title in 1965.  His reputation earned him the ultimate commission; designing a wardrobe of outfits for the second half of the first Emma Peel season on The Avengers in 1965-66.  In the later 1960s and 1970s, Bates concurrently designed for his own-name label, which was more avant garde and innovative. He was still designing for Varon throughout the 70s, but at some point in the late 1970s/early 1980s, his own label fizzled out into bankruptcy and he decided to leave the mainstream fashion business. He is now working as an artist and living in Wales."  So... this is one of the rare John Bates label coats!  You HAVE to look at the close-up photos to see the fantastic 7 pleated gores in the skirt of the coat!!!!  Fantastic (oh I already said that!).  The coat buttons up the front but are hidden under the fox fur which continues up around the hood, down the back of the hood, and on the cuffs.  Excellent condition.  Labeled size 12, but that's old sizing.  Measures: up to 38" bust, up to 39" waist, up to 50" hips, 48" long from shoulder to hem, 25" long sleeves from shoulder to cuff.  Fits a bit tight at upper body as most 1970s garments fit... just the fit of the time.  I'm just sayin'.  Also Listed in the 1930-Today Section.

$ 585.  SOLD   

Approx. - SIZE 0-4/6 (depending what you want to wear under)
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# 7584 - c. Early 1920's Bonwit Teller & Co., 19 Rue d'Antin, Paris / New York  Black Silk Velvet Beaded Art Deco Opera Cape with Ermine Fur Collar! Oh my!  It's getting harder to find beaded 1920s capes and coats.  I think someone is hording them! Whoever you are... let them come out and play!! :)  OR just add this to your collection so you can have them all.  Lovely black silk velvet with the entire lower 2/3's covered with deco design steel cut or jet beads.  Just the right amount of sparkle.  The collar is an off-white fur which I believe is ermine.  It was designed for you to wear the collar up or down with two snaps on either side.   The FRENCH Bonwit Teller label is unique and quite rare.  Lined in a light gray silk.  Excellent condition with just a few minor beads missing here and there, and the silk lining has a few small tears from weight where the collar meets (see photos) and a smidge of dirt (OK, now I'm really getting picky!!).  The only other thing to mention would be that if I owned it, I would cover the hook at the front top with an ornamental piece to jazz it up there.  Again, this is just a personal choice.   The cape measures:  48" long from shoulder to hem.   

$ 1,385.  
SOLD

Approx. - SIZE should fit anyone!
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#3156 - RARE c. early 1960's Labeled HUBERT de GIVENCHY - PARIS Lime Green Wool Tie Coat! You know that people call everything "Audrey", but they are usually stretching the definition (including myself!). However, this IS "Audrey" as it was designed by Audrey Hepburn's favorite designer, Hubert de Givenchy. Yes, he was the one who designed many of her famous movie gowns, as well as her personal wardrobe. Givenchy started working in 1945 for Jacques Fath and continued under Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong, and Schaiparelli, with Balenciaga for his mentor. He opened his own house in 1952. Rare today (at least rare for me!) to find the Hubert de Givenchy labeled garments....this wonderful feeling soft wool (likely a cashmere blend) coat highlight's Givenchy's more simple yet colorful "architectural" style of the late 50's, early 60's. Has high empire waist and ties through two button holes in the front for closure. Swing slits in front and in back, make this a unique piece. Lined in green silk. Perfectly tailored with top stitching design. 3/4 length sleeves. 36" length. 16" sleeves. 15" across back at waist point. Excellent condition!!! Museum Quality!

$ 1,465.  SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6
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#9933 - c. Autumn-Winter 1963 CHRISTIAN DIOR, PARIS COUTURE NUMBERED and DATED Coat!  Wow!  Step back into the past - and arrive back to 1963 in style in this vintage Christian Dior Couture Coat!!  Awesome funnel neck, 7/8 length sleeve, checked mohair,  "Jackie-O" coat  (eerily dated at exactly the time of President Kennedy's death of Nov. 22, 1963). Simple, yet classic tan and bone checked mohair.  Nice raglan seaming at the armholes.  Great neck!! Fully lined. Excellent condition with just some scratching of the wooden round buttons. The label shows some age, but the exterior coat does not. Measures: 44" bust and waist, up to 49" hips, 41" long from shoulder to hem.  

$ 985. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6-10 (depending what you wear under and how large you like your coats)
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# 11110 - c. 1920 Gorgeous Gold/Red Lame Patterned Evening Cocoon Coat!  I just love it when I uncover fabulous antique pieces from private collections.... hidden and forgotten for decades! It's my job to bring these poor pieces back out into the world to be once again loved and cherished by their new "Mommy".  :)  Yeah, I know... I'm sick.  It's Vintage Disease!  I won't  abbreviate this as that might send my website directly to your spam filter!!! :)  ANYWAY... let's get back to serious.  Check out the close-up photos of this material to see just how fantastic.  It's a red and gold lame "chrysanthemum" design all over, and then at the front collar is a gathered black silk velvet area.  Fantastic!  LOVE the sleeves that are all gathered at the top to fall beautifully in a draping effect.  Excellent condition, though the original silk lining is TOTALLY gone... so it's currently unlined, but really it's not all that necessary with this piece.  However, the fact that the original label is missing is tragic. ;(   The only real issue to mention is that there were some old repairs made at the armseams, which you can ONLY see from the interior. I saw nothing wrong when just looking at this piece from the exterior. Great rolled collar. Closes with one button.  Fantastic! (Oh I said that already!!!)    

$ 1,485. SOLD   

Approx. - SIZE: Small to Medium
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# 6586A - c. 1940's Forstmann's 100% Virgin Wool Blue and Black Checked Jacket!  Do I really want to sell this?  Or keep it myself??  Fits me great.  Looks great on.  Fabulous condition.  Terrific details.  Lovely shape.  All it needs is a belt or sash tie (as it doesn't come with one, and had one originally - as you can see from the belt loops - but looks equally great without any belt).  Probably slightly darker in person than what you see on your screen (all screens are different so not sure that's true in your case).  Wear the collar up or down.  LOVE the huge decorative black buttons on the patch pockets.  Love the cuffed up sleeves.  There is no closure on the front, so you need the belt, OR just add a hook/eye if you prefer, or large snaps.  Fully lined. A fairly heavy weight wool.  Excellent condition. Measures:  up to 40" bust, up to 32" waist, full hips, but looks great on me at 34" bust/ 27" waist.  

$ 465.  
SOLD 

Approx. - SIZE 4/6 - 8/10 (depending what you wear under)
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# 11376A - c. mid 20th Century Black Fox Boa!  OK... so... this is a long black fox fur boa.  Great for costume or fun because although the fur is still full, but it's quite dry feeling... so would need to be sent to a furrier to re-moisturize.  So if you just want to play with the look.....  Note:  It tapers slightly at the back of the neck to make it easier to wear. 73" long.   Under $150, so Final Sale Item.

$ 25.  SOLD 


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# 5363 - c. mid 20th Century Black Fox Muff! For your Victorian Christmas caroling... a black fox fur muff!  Simple.  Basic.  Great.   A new one like this would cost about $500- $600. Excellent condition.  Satin lining.  Zipper compartment inside.  The coat is sold separately! :) 

$ 125.  SOLD 

 



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# 6586 - c. 1930's HUDSON's BAY COMPANY Silver Fox Full Pelts Boa! Check out the label (hard to see here, but it reads: "Founded May 2, 1670" !!!  Yup, Hudson's Bay Company has been around for QUITE awhile!  A group of wealthy English merchants formed the company in 1670 with the King of England granting them a fur trade monopoly to occupy lands extending from Labrador west to the Rocky Mountains.  The exclusivity fur-trade rights lasted until 1858, when the monopoly was not renewed , but it remained a large fur-collecting and marketing agency until 1991, with extensive real-estate interests and many department stores.  I'm dating this fur boa to 1930s as it just has that "look" to it.  NOTE TO ALL:  I know there are those of you who are anti-fur, and this can be quite disturbing to see the entire pelts.  BUT, I'm selling HISTORY here, and it can't be white-washed. This is the style that was popular then.  So please don't write me emails.  Please just gloss over this piece if it offends you.  Thank you!  So, this boa consists of TWO full pelts of silver fox with heads, feet and tails.  Measures: 47" long each pelt. The two feet are tied together as you see at the front. VERY fashionable for the 1930s woman.  VERY HOLLYWOOD from the Silver Screen Era !!!  

$ 585.  SOLD  
 



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# 11431 - c. early 1980's CLEO, Dublin, Ireland Black Wool Hooded Long "French Lieutenant's Woman" Cape!  If you know the Meryl Streep's "The French Lieutenant's Woman" movie from 1981, you know that these long black hooded capes became very popular at that time!  This long back wool beautifully hooded cape ne is one of the "real" ones from Ireland. It's just held on by putting your arms through the straps inside.  Lined at the front, unlined at the back.  The hood is the star here... wear up, or down, with the short collar worn up or down.  Bows at the front and one top of the hood.    Lovely piece!  Excellent condition.  56" long from shoulder to hem.

$ 245.  
SOLD 

Approx. - SIZE One Size Fits Most
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# 6201 - c. 1900 Ermine Muff! This muff came with a matching small flat ermine scarf that will go up separately.  That scarf has a old Kakas Fur label (I know Kakas fur from my years in Boston... they were an establishment from 1858... and I believe they are still in existence!).  Any company that survived that long MUST be good! This is a classic muff rounded shape with ivory chiffon peeking out the sides.  The hand openings are just large enough to get your hand through to keep you toasty warm.  Probably filled with down.  The white ermine has tinges of the yellow aging (as it happens), but still in great condition.  I have shown it with a coat so you can see the nice size as worn.   I'm guessing as to the date based on the scarf.. somewhere around the turn of the 20th century.   NOTE:  The camel hair coat with huge fox collar is selling separately. 

$ 285.  
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# 6201A - c. 1900 Ermine Muff from KAKAS FURS, Boston! This scarf came with the matching ermine muff above.  The scarf has an old Kakas Fur label (I know Kakas fur from my years in Boston... they were an establishment from 1858... and I believe they are still in existence!).  Any company that survived that long MUST be good! This is a classic early 1900 (seen often in etchings around 1903 of a long flat lappets shape with one small chain to close near the neckline.  The white ermine has tinges of the yellow aging (as it happens), but still in great condition.  The tails are all there, though one has lost the black tip.  The lining is total torn up so will need to be replaced.  Still a nice old original ermine piece fairly easily repaired.  

$ 165.  
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#9984 - c. 1960's REAL ERMINE Fur Capelet!  Ooh SO Soft!! OK, sure you can buy yourself a mink stole, or you can buy what used to only be worn by royalty... white winter ermine!  Sometimes people will confuse white mink with ermine... but it's very different.  And ermine is the wealthier fur! Lovely cape in great condition which can be worn as you see at the left, or wrapped a bit tighter (see other photos). Has a group of black tipped ermine tails at the front.  Fully lined. Excellent condition.  You will find a few tiny yellowish spots (see photos) in the fur just prove that it is indeed Genuine Ermine and not dyed!  If you want to feel like a Royal Princess....(not the cruise liner, but the fairytale kind)... this is for you!

$ 565. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE small best


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#4623 - c. 1960 PHILIPPE VENET Ivory Spring Coat owned by The Baroness Hubert Von Pantz! Come on... really now... haven't you always secretly wanted to become a Baroness? Well.. even if you don't have the entire package.. now at least you can have a Baroness' coat! Yup.. directly from a museum collection, with the previous owner's name, Baroness Hubert Von Pantz, attached on a tag. I have little information about her, though Google calls her "Avon Products Terry McConnell", who married the Baron Hubert Von Pantz... who previously was perhaps best known for his affair with Coco Chanel!!!! The Baron was also known for creating "The Mittersell Schloss", from an ancient castle in Salzburg.... a resort for wealthy and aristocratic celebrities such as William Randolph Hearst, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and Clark Gable. So... although this coat looks like it was never worn.. obviously the Baroness was only going to buy the best! Excellent condition, like new. Very expensive detailing, rhinestone buttons, finest fine light ivory spring-weight wool, flap back, fully lined. Even the great Givenchy in his Tribute to Timelessness is quoted as saying "Philippe Venet is a fine example of a couturier who just goes quietly on making the kind of clothes most normal women would love to wear". Never more true than with this perfect coat!

$ 545. SOLD

Approx. - Size 6/8
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#6887 - 1992 MTV Music Television Black Leather Bomber Jacket! Size LARGE!  WHOA! This is certainly different!  Especially on my website.  I don't normally sell items like this, but hey, it's a great gift item for your MTV or music fan!  It's 100% leather exterior with a quilted nylon lining.  Love the bright blue and white leather with red accent leathers all sewn together.  The "Music Television" below the leather logo is embroidered in red.  The ribbed cuffs, waistband and collar are matching tri-colored bands.  Note the cool metal zipper tag at front... with the MTV logo as well!  Very Good to Excellent condition.... the minor faults are simple to overlook... the lining has some discoloration/fading and there are tiny marks on the leather (see photos - picky, picky, picky!).  I've seen other MTV jackets, but none better than this!  LOVE the style! It's shown on a large female dressform, but it's labeled LARGE, which is a man's size Large.  I tried it on my XL boyfriend just to confirm.  It's a regular length, not as good for a tall guy (my guy is 6'1" and a bit short for him)... like a size 40-42R. 

$ 165. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE LARGE (Men's)
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