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[ORDER ITEM - #6538]
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# 6538 - c. 2007 MARC JACOBS Light Blue and White Cotton Dress with Red Leather Clutch Purse! Worn by Lake Bell in the Movie "Over Her Dead Body"! Should I confess? Yes, I suppose I should because it's possible we will be wearing the same dress if we ever meet! :) That's because I bought TWO of these dresses from the movie set of "Over Her Dead Body". I just couldn't bear to sell the first one I bought (as I look damn good in it), so I got this other one. You are buying the only one with the red leather clutch purse she wore ( I just pinned it to the dressform, but you can see it's either a clutch or has a hand strap.) I don't get a purse, I got only one of those so it's yours :( If you watch the movie you will see why they had more than one dress/purse... because in the scene she is buying a hotdog at a vendor and manages to squirt mustard all over the dress and purse. So they certainly needed additional dresses for re-takes. Luckily this is NOT the dress that was "slimed". Marked size 4. I guess this proves that I size larger as I would call this a 4/6. Measures: up to 35" bust, up to 30" waist. Excellent condition. This would have cost more new, even without the movie connection... or purse!!!! Also Listed in the Memorabilia Category. $ 465.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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[ORDER ITEM - #6655]
Click on image for additional photos!# 6655 - c. 1780 RARE Lady's Shoe of Cream Satin! Verbal Provenance Only Claims it Belonged to ABIGAIL ADAMS (Wife of the 2nd US President John Adams - in office May, 1789 - March 1797)! AND RARE c. 1790 Gentleman's Cream Colored Stocking Said to Have Belonged to JOHN ADAMS! One Shoe, and One Stocking Only. I have no idea what happened to the other shoe/stocking. Here's the story... I got this along with a few other items from the 18th and 19th centuries from a collector who was sold these items by an antique dealer in San Francisco. That antique dealer acquired these from a descendant (believed to be the granddaughter of Abigail Adams Johnson Seymour who was moving into a retirement home). The other items in the lot are: c. 1839 wedding gloves trimmed with blonde lace, and c. 1839 bertha of blonds lace worn by Frances Antill Tappan, c. 1839 flounce of fine limerick lace, worn in turn by Frances Antill Tappan, Elsie Gaussvont (sp?) Crysler, Catherine Maria Crysler Johnson, and Abigail Adams Johnson Seymour (married to the g.-g.-g.-grandson of John Adams and grand nephew of Gov. Horatio Seymour of New York), and 2 various cuffs, pair of undersleeves and collar from the 1840-1850s. Condition of all pieces is Fair to Good. As you can see the shoe has quite a bit of wear of the satin. I'm not sure what is best to do with these pieces, as I can't confirm this provenance, but the collector I purchased these from is a highly respected museum curator, who has sold me some of my best pieces! Photos of the other pieces going up soon... I DO hate just "giving you a story" of provenance... makes me sound sooooo "sleazy". I just have to give you the information I have on these pieces, and if there is anyway to confirm it... I hope that the buyer will continue to keep all these items together for future sleuthing. Meanwhile, priced to sell at the value for the antique artifacts alone. $ 3,500. for the lot
[ORDER ITEM - #4789]
Click on image for additional photos!# 4789 - c. 1990s OSCAR De La RENTA Pink and White Silk Chiffon Gown with Matching Scarf! Yikes! So fantastic! Check out the bodice first... ruched like you might see on an old Jean Desses, but with that diamond shaped cutout at the center more like Bob Mackie! Strapless gown with matching chiffon scarf to be worn however you wish. I always like this look, but that's just me. The skirt on this gown is column shaped, not a wide flowing chiffon, so looks great on you smaller gals as it will not overwhelm you! Excellent condition (probably just worn once). Back double zipper (yes, very well made!) with chiffon snaps over to hide. The material has a lovely, ethereal quality. Measures: 31" bust, 23" waist, up to 36" hips, 40" long from waist to hem. Sadly it's a small size, but for those lucky gals, it's perfect! Labeled size 2, but sizes keep changing!! There is one issue... one spot on the front that I show in the last photos.. if for any reason it doesn't come out, just tack down the pleat and it's gone (I show one photo with the spot, and the next photo without the spot). :) Poof! $ 425.
Approx. - SIZE 00
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[ORDER ITEM - #11613]
Click on image for additional photos!# 11613 - c. 2000's CHANEL, Made in Italy Embossed "CC" Black Matte and Patent Leather Mules with Bow! UNWORN! Blow out sale of genuine CHANEL shoes! I got a few modern designer shoes from a lot, and I don't really deal in new shoes, so .... you get these $800+ shoes for much less. Size 36.5 (European). Excellent, new condition. I wear a size 6.5, and you can see the other size 36.5 size Chanel mule shoe on my wrinkly foot (I wonder if I can botox my feet! :)
$ 345.
Approx. - SIZE 6 or 6.5 (6 1/2)
[ORDER ITEM - #11616]
Click on image for additional photos!# 11616 - c. 2000's MIU MIU Black Patent Leather with RHINESTONE Heel Sandals! UNWORN! Blow out sale of genuine DESIGNER shoes! I got a few modern designer shoes from a lot, and I don't really deal in new shoes, so .... you get these $700-$800+ shoes for much less. Size 36.5 (European). Excellent condition (like what you might see in a department store with a pair of shoes on display). Minor issues. Marked size 36.5 size. Don't criticize my ugly feet!
$ 245.
Approx. - SIZE 6.5 (6 1/2)... seem to fit a bit smaller than size 7
[ORDER ITEM - #11617]
Click on image for additional photos!# 11617 - c. 2000's MIU MIU Black Patent Leather with RHINESTONE Heel Sandals! UNWORN! Blow out sale of genuine DESIGNER shoes! I got a few modern designer shoes from a lot, and I don't really deal in new shoes, so .... you get these $700-$800+ shoes for much less. Size 36.5 (European). Excellent condition (like what you might see in a department store with a pair of shoes on display). Minor issues. Marked size 37 size. Don't criticize my ugly feet!
$ 245.
Approx. - SIZE 6.5 (6 1/2)... seem to fit a bit smaller than size 7
[ORDER ITEM - #6810e]
Click on image for additional photos!#6810e - c. 1970's FRATELLI ROSSETTI, Made in Italy Two-Tone Bone Bucksuede and off-White Leather Spectator Ladies Loafer Shoes! Never Worn! One of the most important Italian companies in the luxury footwear field! Still in existence, they produce always practical, comfortable, elegant and fashionable shoes that can last a lifetime. I purchased four pair of unworn spectator shoes for those of you who imagine yourself as Katherine Hepburn rather than Audrey Hepburn! :) This pair is and off-white leather paired with the finest light bone colored bucksuede (the softest thing you will ever feel - OK... perhaps not as soft as chinchilla, but for leather it is)! Tiny tassels and stacked short heels. Never Worn! Comes with the original dust pouch. Size 6.5M (fits me, even with my extremely high instep)! Under $150 so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - SIZE 6.5 B
[ORDER ITEM - #11618]
Click on image for additional photos!# 11618 - c. 2000's GUCCI, Made in Italy Pave Rhinestone Bronze Color! Sandals! UNWORN! Blow out sale of genuine DESIGNER shoes! I got a few modern designer shoes from a lot, and I don't really deal in new shoes, so .... you get these $700+ shoes for much less. Size 36.5 (European). Excellent condition (like what you might see in a department store with a pair of shoes on display. Minor issues. Marked size 36.5 size. Don't criticize my ugly feet!
$ 245.
Approx. - SIZE 6 or 6.5 (6 1/2)
[ORDER ITEM - #4416]
Click on image for additional photos!# 4416 - c. 1990's CHRISTIAN LACROIX, Paris Deep Dark Blue Brocade Suit From the Haute Couture Shop "Pink", In Nice, France! Just imagine you are on the French Riviera and need a fabulous little suit to wear for dinner out with that cute French guy, Yves, you met yesterday! Where to shop? Ah, go to "Pink", the haute couture shop in Nice, France... listed as the one of the French Riviera's best fashion shop! You seek out the top of the line pink Lacroix label.. not the less expensive pret-a-porter or Bazar labels, and find this incredible nearly black/blue brocade suit... with just the right little embroidered flowers, and just so the cute French guy know you mean business... arrow wielding cupids with hearts! Perfect! Even the plastic blue and yellow flower buttons are interesting, just in case your both decide that he should be unbuttoning those buttons after dinner! :) Excellent condition. Measures: 35/36" bust, 27" waist, up to 37" hips, 20" long skirt. VERY TIGHT wiggle skirt!! Don't expect to move fast! 3/4 length sleeves. Near mint condition. Labeled size 40. $ 745.
Approx. - SIZE 6
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[ORDER ITEM - #9221]
Click on image for additional photos!# 9221 - c. 1980s CELINE, Made in France Jacket of Red Lightweight Wool with Double-breasted Goldtone Buttons! Labeled Size 44! One of those "essentials" for your closet. Large patch pockets seem to blend in, and the nicely notched collar gives this a certain "poshness" as does the 3 button sleeves. The chain with logo is at the upper back lining. From the estate of a woman who had 3 sable coats!! Yup... only the best! Celine? The luxury goods brand debuted the ready-to-wear line in the 1960s. Not surprisingly, it's defined as "Beautiful classical lines and styles, history of classical designs that withstand time." Yup. Check. Not an outlandish, oversized shouldered piece. Absolutely wearable today. Measures: up to 40" bust, up to 37" waist, up to 43" hips, 17" across the back between the armseams, 28" long from shoulder to hem. $ 245.
Approx. - SIZE 10/12 - Size 44 Labeled
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[ORDER ITEM - #6546]
Click on image for additional photos!#6546- c. 1990's BETSEY JOHNSON Black and White Cotton Strapless Sundress! Yeah, OK.. so this isn't all that old. Sue me! No... on second thought... please don't! Rather just try to understand that a pretty dress is a pretty dress of ANY era. I just find those items I love, and hope you will love them too. And to make it worse, I have a "thing" for Black & White that you may have noticed! :) So what have we here... a great simple, but sweet strapless black pindotted white cotton dress with a tiny ruffle at upper bust, a wide plain waistband which gets tied up with the attached black sash, and full skirt with a great change up of material direction at the lower third! Fully lined in cotton as well, with minor boning. 4-layers of skirting crinolines. Comfy for those hot summer days. Back zipper. Wear the sash a few different ways (as you see). Mint condition. Measures: 33/34" but, 25/26" waist, 21" long from waist to hem. $ 235.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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[ORDER ITEM - #5803]
Click on image for additional photos!# 5803 - c. 1970's MISSONI for Neiman Marcus, Made in Italy Mulitcolored Knit Dress with Knit Belt! For all of you who know any of the crazy women (oops....were you one??) who crashed Target's website and trampled fellow shoppers to get the "Missoni for Target" items.... well... how about an vintage Missoni for Neiman Marcus! :) I believe it's 1970s, but not really sure. It's not new... that's for sure. Excellent condition. If the belt isn't original, it's wonderful with it.. either worn at the waist, or at the hips.. or not at all if you prefer a sheathe dress. Unique color combo and design (see the close-up photos). All knit, but should fit best for up to 40" bust, up to 36" waist, up to 40" hips, 43" long from shoulder to hem. $ 385.
Approx. - SIZE 6-8/10
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[ORDER ITEM - #3858]
Click on image for additional photos!# 3858 - c. 1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche, Paris, Made in France Ivory Textured Silk "Peasant" Blouse with Rope Tassels on Ruffled Neckline and Ruffled Cuffs! From the Estate of a wealthy Long Island, New York woman who had a huge collection of designer duds. Most everything was YSL, Givenchy, Valentino, Ungaro, and Dior... and most everything from the 1980s. This woman bought many of her pieces from her trips to Paris (I got a few receipts so I know for sure!). This blouse is from the 1970s Peasant collection! The "belt" doesn't come with it... just wanted to show how it will look tucked in. Note: the left sleeve just needs an arm in it! :) Excellent condition. $ 265.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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[ORDER ITEM - #5375]
Click on image for additional photos!# 5375 - c. 1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche, Paris, Made in France Black Cotton Peasant Blouse! From the Estate of a wealthy Long Island, New York woman who had a huge collection of designer duds. Most everything was YSL, Givenchy, Valentino, Ungaro, and Dior... and most everything from the 1980s. This woman bought many of her pieces from her trips to Paris (I got a few receipts so I know for sure!). This blouse is from the 1970s Peasant collection! Black cotton sleeveless blouse with huge ruffle. No closures. Just goes on over the head. The "belt" doesn't come with it... it's just a ribbon I used. Just to show how it will look. OR check out the photo of the blouse shown with a YSL skirt. Yup, this was the look. I just don't have the skirt for you..... ;( Something to find! But if you miss out on the blouse, and find the skirt... won't YOU kick yourself! :) Excellent condition. $ 225.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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AUTHENTIC - ERROL FLYNN
Warner Bros. Label - Dated
Worn in "SILVER RIVER"
SOLD# 5908 - Dated June 12, 1947 ERROL FLYNN Screen Worn Greige-Green Wool Frock Coat (or Jacket) Worn in Movie "SILVER RIVER"! An Errol Flynn Jacket! Direct to this website from Museum Deaccession!! As good as anything you might have missed in the Debbie Reynolds' recent auction when Marilyn Monroe's "Subway" white dress sold for a mere $5.4 million! :) From "Silver River"... with great photos of Mr. Flynn wearing this jacket (sorry, these are just jpgs, I don't have the lobby card). This piece has the museum labels as well as the Warner Bros label. This is marked "Doubles" which means that more than one was created for the role as it would have been worn for so many days of filming that more than one was necessary. In researching comps for this jacket, there is another website that has a SOLD sign up for the matching jacket (also with the doubles stamp) from "Silver River" (along with the pants) and though they wouldn't disclose the selling price, they wrote back, "For your Errol Flynn Silver River piece we would estimate it at $4500 - $6000." However, they had the pants (and this doesn't). The condition is likely the same as theirs. They list theirs as "Both garments are in good screen used condition with minor evidence of age". I'm more specific... this frock coat has some fading/discoloration that is mostly seen under bright photography lights, and one tiny moth hole in upper arm (see photo), otherwise great. Additional comps: Errol Flynn's “Don Juan de Marana” dark green two-piece suit from Adventures of Don Juan sold for $15,990 on June 18, 2011 at the Debbie Reynolds' auction; and Errol Flynn's two-piece green & beige tweed suit from "The Sun Also Rises" sold for $3,000 on June, 11, 2010 at the Profiles in History auction. My sources tell me that Errol Flynn pieces are highly coveted, so... You know what they say... buy the best you can afford, as the best will always retain value!! And that would be Errol Flynn's screen worn jacket. FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 43?
AUTHENTIC - JULIANNE MOORE
"Cast A Deadly Spell" HBO Movie
SOLD# 7260 - c. 1991 JULIANNE MOORE Worn Green Sequin Halter Gown with Silk Ruffles and Original Long Green Gloves from the HBO Movie, "Cast A Deadly Spell"! You know, I KNEW I liked this gown when I first saw it....even without knowing for sure what movie it was from, but knowing it was a Julianne Moore gown. Once I discovered the movie, and photos of Julianne wearing it (thanks Joe!), I realized why I was drawn to it. Because this is a "vintage" look gown... as this movie plot takes place in 1948, so it's a recreation of that era. This gown certainly does evoke the era of the 1940s screen sirens! And how beautiful this gown was on the redheaded Julianne (the photos from the movie can be seen by clicking on the photo at left). The gown is in Excellent condition, Near Mint. The gloves are strangely discolored. I have no idea if they were like this originally, as it's hard to tell from the photos, but I'm assuming they weren't? Anyway it's the gown that's so fabulous... the gloves are free! :) Measures: 32" bust, 24" waist, up to 34" hips, 55" long from shoulder to hem in front (sort of, as it sweeps around from front slit) to 60" long at back. You have to see the deep padding in the bust... I guess Julianne needed some help back then! :) Very small size. Designed by Mary Rose, who is President of the Costume Designer's Guild and guest curator at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. Also Listed in the 1930-Today Category. FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM.
SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0
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AUTHENTIC - JAMES CAGNEY
Warner Bros. Pictures - Dated
"YANKEE DOODLE DANDY"
SOLD# 5907 - Dated November 13, 1941 JAMES CAGNEY Screen Worn Suit Worn in Movie "YANKEE DOODLE DANDY"! Worn extensively in the Beginning and End of Movie in Final Song and Dance Scene! A James Cagney Suit! Direct to this website from Museum Deaccession!! As good as anything you might have missed in the Debbie Reynolds' recent auction when Marilyn Monroe's "Subway" white dress sold for a mere $5.4 million! :) From James Cagney's most important movie... from his Oscar winning performance in Yankee Doodle Dandy. James Cagney's morning suit. Both the jacket and the striped pants have labels and are both dated 11-13-41. From all the research, the only movie he was filming at that time was "Yankee Doodle Dandy" ("YDD"). He had completed filming of "Captains of the Clouds" in August, 1941. Also note: Most of the filming of "YDD" occurred AFTER the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Seen extensively in the movie in the first scenes of Cagney and the final song and dance scene of the movie! The jacket is labeled size 40, and the pants are short 28" inseam (Cagney was short!). Excellent condition on both pieces. There is a VERY VERY VERY faint "doubles" that you can barely see hidden inside, but I found it and photographed it - which means there is another of these suits out there somewhere... but this has the WB dry-cleaning tag so it was indeed worn by Cagney! Recent comps for Cagney sales from "YDD" are: Cagney's "YDD" Tap Shoes sold for $9,440. in Dec. 2010 at Profiles in History auction; Cagney's "YDD" Jockey shirt sold for $27,500. and Cagney's "YDD" Clown outfit sold for $15,000 both on June 18, 2011 at the Debbie Reynolds' Auction; and Cagney's "YDD" 3-piece suit and suspenders sold for $11,950 in April, 2010 at Heritage Auction. So.... a "James Cagney suit" (this is in quotes for google searches! :) still holds his value, and certainly for this iconic role... well, you know what they say... buy the best you can afford, as the best will always retain value!! I ADDED HI-REZ PHOTOS FROM THE MOVIE SO YOU CAN SEE THE DETAIL BETTER! Click on photo at left and scroll down to see James Cagney in this suit. Worn at the beginning and end of the movie. FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 40 Short
ON HOLD# 7266 - c. 1940's BARBARA STANWYCK Dress! This dress was sold in 1992 by A Star is Worn in Los Angeles. The original tag is still with the dress with the price of $900! The label is pretty specific as was sold as worn in "East Side, West Side" movie. However, I've checked through the movie and this dress doesn't appear, so it's possible it was worn in some other Barbara Stanwyck movie, or it was edited out of the final print. Previously owned by John Lebold who is a major Hollywood costume collector, but I'm not sure who wrote the info about the "East Side, West Side". Black crepe dress with open net lace collar. Button front. Great lattice work detail around the upper sleeves and upper back. Looks like this dress may have been used in another movie after, as the waistline has been based up shorter (see photos). Comes with the original armshields. Excellent condition with just a few minor issues... one leg in lace broken at back of collar, and slight issue in nude lining under latticework. I'm selling for less than the original 1992 price as I can't confirm the movie for you. Also Listed in the 1930-Today Category. Final Sale Movie/Memorabilia piece. FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM. ON HOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6
(check measurements above)AUTHENTIC- GENE KELLY
Worn in North & South miniseries
SOLDhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNkG9EivWeA
# 5969 - c. 1985 GENE KELLY Costume Jacket from TV Miniseries NORTH and SOUTH! In one of Gene Kelly's last roles playing Senator Charles Edwards in ABC-TV's acclaimed miniseries North and South (about the American Civil War). This jacket is labeled "G. Kelly - Double - 44R". There is also additional writing inside the lining of the sleeve which looks like "WCC - PA Suit - 3 pc double - #19". This role was for the Pa (Father) of one of the lead characters so that might be the PA. #19 is probably the scene number. But I have no idea what the WCC means (if indeed I'm reading it correctly). ANYWAY... I have a photo I took from the TV screen, and you can watch the scene on YouTube the link below the photo. NOTE: This is only the jacket for sale, and this came to me from a collector who had many other costume pieces all documented with matching photos. If you look closely at the DVD, you will see the stripes on the jacket matching... just hard to see on YouTube or the photo. Good condition. There is one moth hole in one sleeve and a repair under one sleeve on the side. Gene Kelly... one of my all time favorites!!!!! FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 44R
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AUTHENTIC - MAURICE CHEVALIER
Vest Worn On-Screen in the Movie
"IN SEARCH OF THE CASTAWAYS"
SOLD
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6MzQ7kpU8o#5923 - c. 1962 MAURICE CHEVALIER Screen Worn Black Velvet Vest Worn in Movie "IN SEARCH OF THE CASTAWAYS" as seen in the Movie! Maurice Chevalier vest! OK, I haven't watched this movie yet, personally, but it was just so easy to find a few photos of Maurice Chevalier in this vest, that I figured I'd save the 2 hours! :) The vest is very distinctive, and easily seen. The label is from M. Berman in London and the "Chevalier" written in blue ink is quite faint, but you can still make it out. The vest is in great condition ... and I particularly love the corset detail at the black silk back! Fantastic piece of Maurice Chevalier memorabilia., or for googlers, "Maurice Chevalier screen worn" costume! :) You can watch Maurice and Haley Mills during this scene on YouTube... use the link under the photo of the vest! :) FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 44 R (will double-check!)
AUTHENTIC - SPENCER TRACY
Vest Worn On-Screen in the Movie
"THE SEA OF GRASS"
SOLD# 5921 - c. 1947 SPENCER TRACY Screen Worn Gray Flannel Vest Worn in Movie "THE SEA OF GRASS" as seen in the Movie! In one of the movies with the classic pairing or Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn! Spencer Tracy vest! This is a difficult movie to locate to watch, but a friend of mine happened to have access, and sweetly sent me a copy! The vest is fairly distinctive with rounded lapels. Mr. Tracy is wearing a similar vest in the stills but that vest has higher lapels. I watched the movie to make sure the vest I'm selling was worn on-screen, and as you can see from the screen captures in B&W, the vest matches! Even to the point that the last button seems to be sewn in the incorrect location, so the vest "gapes" onscreen AND in the photo you see of this vest at the left! Whoo Whoo! The label is Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer with "Sp. Tracy" and the correct movie numbers. The vest is in great condition. Fantastic piece of Spencer Tracy memorabilia., or for googlers, "Spencer Tracy screen worn" costume! :) At some point, this vest was worn by someone named "Yaeger". FYI: The Spencer Tracy "Col. James B. Brewton" two jackets and pair of pants from "Sea of Grass" sold at the Debbie Reynolds auction for $3,000+ in June, 2011. I hope whoever purchased those will be thrilled to find this matching vest from the movie!!! :) Oh, and don't be confused by the coloration of the vest in the poster. It's just some artist gone amuck as you can see from the more accurate lobby card, even though the movie is in B&W! :) FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM. SOLDApprox. - SIZE 40 R (will double-check!)
AUTHENTIC - GREGORY PECK
Pants Worn On-Screen in the Movie
"HOW THE WEST WAS WON"
SOLD
Click on image for additional photos!# 5922 - c. 1962 GREGORY PECK Screen Worn Mini-Plaid Pants Worn in Movie "HOW THE WEST WAS WON" as seen in the Movie! Gregory Peck pants! The Gregory Peck gray period suit and vest from this movie was sold at the Debbie Reynolds auction in June, 2011 for $4,000+. (showing photos of the suit shown on display for the Debbie Reynolds auction, and you can see these pants match.. so these were doubles or additional pair worn in the movie). According to the Reynolds auction, these pants were worn by Gregory Peck as "Cleve Van Valen" aboard the paddle steamer when he reunites with Debbie Reynolds "Lilith Prescott." The pants are quite distinctive due to the mini-check or mini-plaid wool material. The label is MGM Studio Culver City with "G. Peck" written in ink, along with the original label from the MGM auction. The pants are in great condition, with just a smidge of wear to the very edges of the distinctive curved pockets. Additionally, the pants were hemmed up (now let down) and they were taken in at the butt at some point (which remains), as I don't know if this was done for Mr. Peck or someone who might have worn the pants after, as the waist now measures 38", and according to the label, Mr. Peck might have had these tailored to a 33" (?) waist. The inseam is 34" (after I let them down), which is correct to the label. Fantastic piece of Gregory Peck memorabilia., or for googlers, "Gregory Peck screen worn" costume! :) FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 38" Waist, 34" Inseam
AUTHENTIC -"The Virgin Queen"
BETTE DAVIS Shoes
SOLD
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# 6975 - c. 1955 BETTE DAVIS Taupe Suede and Steel Cut Beaded Shoes Worn in the Movie "The Virgin Queen"! Encased with Plaque in Plexiglass Box! I always seek to sell celebrity / memorabilia items with photographs of the items as worn in on screen, however it's nearly impossible to find photos of shoes worn under long period gowns. So I have to rather use circumstantial information to confirm authenticity. Certainly the look is correct to an Elizabethan costume. The shoes themselves have the excellent label of C.H.Wolfelt Co. (a name you can Google to find an article dated 1921 of the then 30-year-old company)... "The screen and stage stars and the romantic background of Los Angeles have contributed in a great measure to the artistic creations emanating from the house of Wolfelt." I believe these are original c. 1915-1919 steel beaded toes shoes of taupe suede, and then the movie studio added the steel beaded ornament over in 1955 to create the Elizabethan look. These encased and plaqued shoes came from the same place as easily confirmed Hollywood pieces, so I have no reason to believe these are anything but genuine. The size seems correct. The "muddy" sides seems correct to the slogging through mud from the movie. NOTE: A replica of Bette Davis' dress from "All About Eve" sold at auction in 2007 for $2,270! That's a replica... not the actual dress worn! Hard to find anything from Bette Davis! Shipping may be a bit higher as I will package securely! FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM. SOLD
Click on image for additional photos!# 6542 - c. late 1940's/early 1950's HATTIE CARNEGIE, Paris, Palm Beach, New York Black Silk Taffeta Gown Covered with Deco Design Rhinestones! Hattie Carnegie was never actually a fashion designer, but rather her shops imported expensive original designer Parisian models, as well as employing renowned house designers. The couturiers whose models she imported included Lanvin, Vionnet, Molyneux, Mainbocher Chanel, Patou, Schiaparelli, and Charles James. The upper levels of Hattie Carnegie were quite similar to those of the Paris couture houses, where fine custom clothing was made to order for wealthy society women, movie stars and royalty, including famous customers as Joan Crawford and the Duchess of Windsor. Quoted in the November 1940 Bazaar, "Probably the look most associated with Hattie Carnegie - the perfectly tasteful black evening dress that made the wearer look and feel like $1,000,000!" And so... I'm pleased to present this extraordinary Hattie Carnegie gown! Black silk taffeta with teeming with bright rhinestones in a deco pattern design front and back. The low "v" back is covered in a fluttering sheer chiffon and lower back with taffeta streamers (both again covered with the rhinestones). The shape of the gown with wide "petal" hipline evokes the "new look" probably before Dior, and the petal look probably before Charles James! This gown will need the appropriate underpinnings to fill out as you see, but even hanging on a hanger, it's superb! Museum piece without a doubt. Measurements coming, but frankly I'd rather you not wear this gem. Excellent condition, just ever so slight pulling/tearing at chiffon shoulders. Also listed in the 1930-Today Category.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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AUTHENTIC -Liza Minnelli
Worn Dress!
SOLD
# 7528 - c.1980's ANDRE VAN PIER, New York Champagne Silk Dress Covered with Silver Swarovski Crystals and Silver Beads and Faux Pearls "Fringe"! Worn by Liza Minnelli! Here's the sad story of Andre Van Pier, a designer who reached the pinnacle in the celebrity fashion industry in the 1980s, and died alone and broke and buried by the State in an unmarked grave in August 2008. I'm sure at some point there will be a movie made of his life. Perhaps best known for creating Dustin Hoffman's red sequined gown for Tootsie, his clients included Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Liza Minnelli, Mick Jagger, Joan Collins, etc! His crystal sequined bras (just a BRA!) would retail for $1,400 (nearly $3,000 today). So you can just imagine the cost of this dress new! Attached on the dress is a hand signed tag from Andre Van Pier with Liza Minnelli's name. You can just image Liza Minnelli in this, but I have not yet found any photos of her wearing it. ;( (only wearing a similar "shimmy" beaded dress) Excellent condition... with just a few minor bead strands missing. Lined in striped sheer silk. Comes with COA from Andre Van Pier/FIT as worn by Liza Minnelli. There's nothing much more sparkly than Swarovski crystals (really Swarovski!). And this dress shimmies and shakes as you move. FANTASTIC!! I have the halter straps shown two different ways... you may have to adjust the straps to best fit you.. but that's it. Small hips on this dress... so Measures: 34" bust, 29" waist, up to 34" hips, 38-42" long from shoulder to hem. Back zipper. A few stitches are out of the hem... I'd fix it, but I can't sew, so better for you to take the 2 minutes to fix! Also Listed in the 1930-Today and Memorabilia Categories.
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SOLD# 2750 - c. 1940's KITCHEN'S "Frontliner" Ecru Cotton Twill "ROSIE THE RIVITER" Jumpsuit! Oh my! As you can tell from the label, this jumpsuit was designed for a women and worn in the 1940's during the war for the Rosie the Riviter women in the workforce. Kitchen's is part of Kitchen-Peabody which has a long history back to 1911. Headquartered in Canada, which is why this might be a name you haven't heard of in the States. Most of the WWII jumpsuits may have a GWG label as that was the largest workwear manufacturing company in Canada, but they eventually merged, and later merged with Levi Strauss. Anyway, I adore this piece. I've had it in my personal collection for decades. I'm still not sure I want to part with it. I have a physical reaction when handling this piece... thinking about the those who lived through WWII and all they went through. This jumpsuit is fairly large. Measures: up to 41" bust, up to 34" waist, up toe 45" hips, 43: long from waist to hem, 16" rise from waist to crotch, 20" inseams arm, 18" from shoulder to waist. I love the slightly puffy sleeves that are a bit more pronounced when worn... a bit of feminism in a masculine workplace. The mannequin is pretty much my size and it's quite large on her. (I'm 5'2" tall, 34" bust/28" waist/38" hips) and it's VERY long on me, long waisted and long-rise so this is made for a much taller gal than me. However, consider the fact that this was possible meant to be worn OVER your clothing, so, there's that. There are some tiny, tiny spots, and then one large spot on the upper back (see photos)... it was used and worn... that's what makes it so exciting a piece.
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Approx. - SIZE 10-14 TALL
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SOLD# 101010 - c. 1998 Spring/Summer DOLCE & GABBANA Stromboli Collection Black Silk Chiffon Overdress with Butterflies! I can't say I like much of the collection of D&G from 1998 as they show these sheer gowns over bras, corsets and leggings. I would rather see this worn more elegantly over a simple black slip. Also, these are wore short so I would love to see this with black silk gown slip under that peeks out the bottom giving this more of a long tunic feel. OR wear over any color you'd like... would look lovely. It's a simple sheer silk back piece that only closes at the mid back waist/upper hip. Then it's open the rest of the way down. The beauty of this collection was the use of the colored silk wired butterflies. D&G placed them scattered on the garments as if they lighted wherever butterflies might. They were even found on long sheer matching gloves. Just lovely! The butterflies could use a bit of a "haircut" or leave them as is slightly ragged. Not sure what they were originally. Measures: 34" bust, up to 29" waist, free hips, 50" long from shoulder to hem. MORE PHOTOS COMING! SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 4, small 6
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SOLD# 11691 - c. 1929 Made in France Purple Silk Backless Gown with 2-Tone Sash! Well.... I've been holding off listing this gown because the person who owned it said they believed it to be a Paul Poiret. In researching, it seemed more likely to be a Vionnet from the bias seaming, the color and the shape with the fantastic long side "tails". But then I found a photo of a 1929 Jean Patou gown and I wonder if perhaps the owner mixed up Poiret with Patou. Has the same low back, bias seaming, sash belt, and high/low hemline. Hmmmm. However, even though this gown's interior seams edges are hand sewn, and it has the Made in France label... sadly, there are no additional labels. SO... I just have to sell as a beautiful Parisian gown. Sexy as hell with a small bust required due to the wide open underarms and low "v" back. Comes with the original long two-tone silk sash of different hue purple and lime green. I'm not sure how it was originally worn, but here's an option. Bows were worn in the front as well during the era. Gown measures up to 34" bust (small cup size), up to 35" hips, 45" - 68" long from shoulders to hems, 70" long sash. The condition is great with a few minor spots here and there (see photos) and just a bit of wear at the mid sash (see photos). Also there are some old threads on the sash, which make me wonder if it was originally somehow attached to the gown.. which would also help explain why the sash wasn't lost over the last nearly 90 years. So.. if you can prove this to be a designer gown, you win! Otherwise I'm pricing for the beauty of the gown itself. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0-4
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AUTHENTIC -"MAD MEN"
Worn by January Jones/Betty Draper
SOLD# 7591 - c. 1960's Ben Barrack / Bonwit Teller 2-piece Silk Floral Dress Worn by JANUARY JONES as BETTY DRAPER in Episode of "MAD MEN"! YES... this is THE dress worn by January Jones in the AMC's TV show Mad Men! It's a sleeveless dress with matching bolero jacket with button front and wrap over tie. 3/4 length sleeves on jacket. Excellent condition, but the dress has been altered to fit January's tiny body, and that's the beauty of this dress, not a drawback. It was taken in at the back zipper and hemmed up. The material feels great.... as you'd expect from a dress originally sold at Bonwit Teller. The costumers are the BEST on this show, so they scour vintage clothing stores to find EXACTLY what they want. This was one. It was rented from a costume shop for the shoot and returned to them, and I purchased for YOU from them. HOW could I RESIST????? I'm a total fan of the show, and love January's portrayal of Betty. Having stood near January Jones back in 2010 myself, I know just how tiny she is ... and this dress measures: 32" bust, 24" waist, up to 36" hips (no give in this fabric!) so you want to be a size 00, 40 long shoulder to hem. Slightly short waisted. Comes with the hangtag from the costumer and a COA from Antiquedress.com. Excellent condition (tailored). There is VERY little memorabilia from Mad Men available! This dress was worn ON the TV Show! Also Listed in the 1930-Today Category. FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 00
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[ORDER ITEM - #11204
Click on image for additional photos!# 11204 - c. 1960's/1970's EMILIO PUCCI Low Back Nylon Signature Nightgown! Oh yeah.... this is a gorgeous vintage backless nightgown from Emilio Pucci. I date it both to 1960s and 1970s as it's confusing. It's a 60's print, with a 70's shape, with a 70's Pucci logo. Blue, purple and white nylon SIGNED Emilio print... not with the "EPFR", but with the original "Emilio". AND, the Formfit label just reads "FORMIT", not Formfit-Rogers as most do. And in researching, Formfit company became Formfit Rogers in the early 1960s. But then the logo had a florish, and this is in block typeface, so... none of this makes any sense in dating this piece exactly. So... I just leave it at this. You decide the date! A lovely Pucci nightgown! :) There is a slight stretch to the nylon material. Labeled size 10/12. The condition is terrific, but as you will see from the photos, there are a few minor issues with the print. There is a pink squiggle line that is seen when you look for defects, otherwise vibrant and ready to wear! I adore the print!! Oh, you can purchase this, or buy the similar, less sexy Pucci nightgown on another website for $895!!! Measures: up to 38" bust, up to 32" underbust, 55" long from shoulder to hem. $ 235. returned
Approx. - SIZE 8-12
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Click on image for additional photos!# 11203 - c. 1970's ZANDRA RHODES, New York, London Print Poly Ruffled Nightgown! I have a Zandra Rhodes for Jack Mulqueen dress which I bought for myself in the 1970' with this similar print of the seashells or fans... depending how you look at it, so I can date this to the 70's for you. As you can see, it's sheer. Light peach and off white poly chiffon with fantastic ruffly shoulders and sleeves and front bodice to a empire waist. Excellent condition. Measures: up to 40" bust, up to 36" waist, up to 50" hips, 55" long from shoulder to hem. $ 125.
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Approx. - SIZE Medium
SOLD#6229 - c. 1926 YVONNE, Paris Gold Beaded Cotton Net Flapper Dress! Handmade in France! NEAR MINT Condition! Love the label inside this dress! It's a bit light to see, but it's large and reads, "Yvonne, Paris, Handmade in France". Now Parisian labeled garments are always great, but especially the 1920s dresses because they were usually beaded onto cotton netting (which is so strong it survives in like new condition over 80 years!) as opposed to chiffon which tended to shatter over the years leaving many a beaded flapper dress in shreds. This Parisian dress is in Near Mint condition! Great deco all over design of gold bugle beads on gold cotton net and an inner cotton netting to help keep the stress off the exterior. The gold lame satin bow at the side is original (I just love that old lame!). No closures, just goes on over the head. NOTE: to get these heavy beaded dresses off easily, bend way forward at the waist, pull the skirt up and then raise your arms over your dropped head and let gravity help you wiggle out of the dress. Measures: 32/33" bust, up to 27" waist, up to 36" hips best (smaller hips will allow less draping at the hipline), length will depends on your hip size... approximately 37-40" long from shoulder to hem.
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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#9939 - c. 1906/07 RARE Parisian Fabulous Ermine and Lace Coat! With the Photo of the Original Owner (Willie Mae Thompson Norfleet) Wearing the Coat! Wearable Size! This coat comes directly from the descendants of the woman in the photo.... the coat was stored for all these years in the homestead and remains in surprisingly Excellent condition!! There are only a few issues to speak of... other than the missing crocheted button on the front (big deal)... there is one spot on the lace on the lower back of the coat, and the inner barely seen silk is shattering behind the lace at the hemline (see photos). The silk lining is in great condition (see photos), but the extremely delicate pleating chiffon trim (which hardly ever survives!) was taped together. This kept it from getting worse, but it's not something I'd recommend! :) Anyway, I'm leaving as I found it. You can remove the chiffon and no one would know anything was wrong, but I'd rather leave as much fashion history as possible. NOTE: The coat was not meant to be worn full-length, but rather to about 7/8 length over a gown, so imagine a gown peeking out the bottom. Wearable 2-6 size! Measures: Up to 35" bust, but the back is a bit small at 13" between armseams, so best for a size 2/4 gal with smallish back. Though as you can see, she wore it open! 52" long from shoulder to hem. Until the 20th Century, ermine was reserved for royalty in Western Europe seen on the coronation robes of royal and noble persons. It symbolized purity, valor, justice and dignity. After that, only the most wealthy could afford something this luxurious!! This coat comes with the original photo of Willie Mae wearing the coat, and a typed 7-page family diary from 1894-1904 which describes the constant trips to Europe and Paris... and even times when they stayed with Royalty, and Willie Mae's sister Ada's address in NYC which was the prestigious Central Park West... one block from the famed John Lennon's Dakota building!! I'm attributing the coat as a Parisian Designer Coat as it's nearly an absolute match to the Parisian jacket I have listed below! And I know this family bought most of their clothing from Paris. Also Listed in the Museum and Furs, etc. Section. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 2/4, perhaps small 6
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Worn for Publicity and Premiers!!
SOLD# 11438 - c. 1951-1955 Black Beaded Gown and Matching Beaded Fox Trim Wrap Worn by JANE RUSSELL for Publicity Photos and at least 2 Movie Premiers! Comes Directly from Jane Russell's Hollywood Actress Friend's Daughter (Jane was her Godmother), so will come with Personal COA! OMG! From "The World's Most Exciting Brunette"... how exciting to offer you this Hollywood Legend's fully beaded strapless gown with matching fully beaded fox trimmed large wrap! I gotta say, I have the bust stuffed with a huge amount of tissue paper and cotton, and it's still not fully filled to match Jane's 38D bust!! The mannequin now has an inferiority complex. Also couldn't raise the mannequin high enough to Jane's 5'7" height. There are many photos of Jane wearing this gown. See additional photos. Worn by Jane in 1951 photos with Irene Dunne at the premiere of "A Place in the Sun", and with her then husband Bob Waterfield (don't know where), and on the cover of Silver Screen magazine in Oct. 1951. Also worn at the 1955 movie premier for the Jane Russell and Clark Gable movie, "The Tall Men". Similar style gown was designed for Ms. Russell in 1951 by Howard Greer for "His Kind of Woman". Don't know the designer, but obviously custom made. No labels inside. NOTE: This gown has had a few different trims at the upper bust. May have originally been organdy (see Silver Screen), then black satin, and finally black velvet as you see here. As Jane seems to have worn the gown quite a bit, there are many areas of beading that bare, so it will need a professional re-beading to bring back to original (tracing of beading is still visible, so re-beading would be fairly straightforward). There are about 10-11 areas (many up to 3x4") that will need re-beading. Many beads can be used from inside the seams. The lining is open at the bottom (just simple minor repair needed in lining) but still, overall, the gown in every good condition otherwise. The wrap has only tiny areas of beading that will need attention, but otherwise great... even the fox fur is in very good condition!!! Interior bodice. Metal zipper at back. If mint condition, it might list for $25K. Measures: 38" bust, up to 27" waist (though the interior waistband is torn, so probably fit tighter on her), up to 37" hips, 45" long from waist to hem. 20" x 100" long wrap. Note: One of the photos is a recent photo of model wearing the dress. FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM. SOLD Extended Layaway Available
Approx. - SIZE 4 TALL/BUSTY
SOLD# 4579 - c. 1969 Numbered Couture CHRISTIAN DIOR, Autumn-Winter 1969, Paris Winter Coat! For all you collectors who like to find the numbered, dated pieces.. how about a great Christian Dior coat? Fabulous double-breasted plush coat... interesting fabric.. I'm sure there is a name for it, but alas... my lack of education is showing! Don't tell anyone! The fabric feels like something between a silk velvet and a silk corduroy (though the fabric label in the pocket reads "silk, acetate, acrylic, polyamine." Though I don't know if the label is correct to the coat.. so... I guess if you know polymine to the touch... you are a heck of a lot smarter than I! :) Whatever it is.. its fabulous to the touch. The only thing to mention is that since it's from the (nearly) 1970s, the underarms are tighter than we wear items today. It was the cut from that era. None will be different. It's just something to keep in mind from the 1970's. It will feel tighter than we expect... so if you want to feel roomier, than you should go the size smaller (size 6). Does that make sense or am I rambling??? :) However... all that being said... it measures: 37" bust, up to 37" waist, up to 42" hips, 15.5" across the back, 24" sleeve from top of shoulder seam to cuff, 45" long from shoulder to hem. It's a very classy, almost dressy coat. Excellent condition.. with just a tiny patch of lining torn under one arm not seen at all on outside (see photo), and one button that needs to be sewn back on (it's in the pocket... I pinned it on for the photograph, but you really don't want me to attempt to sew it. Really... you don't! :) Also in the pocket is more tag info from Bergdorf Goodman. Why JUST wear a coat.. wear an investment piece! Also listed in the Furs, Etc. Category Approx. - Size approx. 6/8 (depending what you wear under)
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SOLD# 9874 - c. 1970's MR. BLACKWELL CUSTOM Faux Fur Leopard One Shouldered Evening Gown!!! Oh come on! Where have you EVER seen anything like this before? You might have seen it in printed silk or satin or chiffon... but never have you seen an evening gown in a thin, silky faux fur (yes, look at the close-up photos to see what I'm talking about) which hangs like gown, and has the original brown silk chiffon long scarf with matching leopard ends. Excellent condition with the only issue that the lining is a bit reddened. Exterior is Near Mint condition. Side plastic zipper. Measures: up to 40" bust, the rest trapeze shape, 59" long from shoulder to hem. Scarf: 27.5" x 92" with 4.5" fur at ends. Don't wear one of those cookie-cutter gowns that everyone else wears. Sure they are safe... but why be safe when you can stand out? After all... you only live once... perhaps you'll be spotted by a Hollywood producer at your next gala event.
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Approx. - SIZE 8/10 perhaps 12
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SOLD# 6713 - c. late 1940's - early 1950's Deep Navy Blue (Nearly Black) Magnificent Jeweled Velvet Bodice/Vest! GOOD SIZE! I will give you a minute here to ogle this piece. Please don't drool on the screen. I can't imagine that this ISN'T a Movie or Costume piece of some type. But I have no idea from what. It's just TOO fantastic. Very deep blue (nearly black) velvet base covered all over with red, green, and blue large faceted jewels and a bronzed gold metallic "lace". As you can see, it is meant to be worn with (I assume) a flouncy blouse to cover the breasts. NOTE: if you are taller, this might go OVER your breasts rather than just under. It's great either way. Side Opti plastic zipper (research leads me to somewhere between 1949-1955). Excellent condition. There are a very few of the smallest green jewels missing but you have to look it over carefully to find that out. The only real issue (if it's really all that of an issue) is that the side that doesn't have the zipper would do best with a re-sewing of the seam. That's it. I just don't have the skill or the sewing machine. I would probably sew my finger rather than the velvet. I'm pathetic. Totally unlined and shows all the thread inside... which also makes it feel more like a movie/stage costume piece. Measures: 40" underbust, 35" waist, 18" to 24" long from shoulder to hem.
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Approx. - SIZE 10ish - perhaps 12
SOLD# 6823 - SPRING 1995 GIANNI VERSACE Couture, Made in Italy Tan Heavy Silk Corset Bustier! NEVER WORN! From Gianni Versace's Spring 1995 collection. Designed prior to his death in 1997. This corset is being sold on other websites for $1500. This is, indeed, the COUTURE label so the price is about right. These pieces are wonderful. Side zipper, but because of the corseting, you can tie it to your body measurements both in front and in back. So as long as the bust/bra fits, it will look great. You can watch the Spring 1995 Versace runway show on Youtube. The runway piece was yellow. This piece was NEVER WORN. Still has the tag attached. MINT condition.
SOLDApprox. - SIZE 6/8, perhaps 10 (Labeled size 42)
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Click on image for additional photos!# 7370 - c. 1930's Merlot Wine Colored Crepe Bias Gown with Rhinestone Jacket! WEARABLE SIZE! PLEASE look at the color swatch below to see what color this actually is!!!! It's not red!!!! But I had to lighten all the photos so you can see the detail, so PLEASE... it's a deep gorgeous "merlot wine" crepe. You gotta trust me that it's fabulous! I went crazy when I saw this outfit. SOOOOO 1930's Movie Star!!! There's no way I can capture the shine of the hundreds of prong set rhinestones in the long knee-length peplum jacket with small collar, rhinestone button front, open at front, wide open cap sleeves, with matching waist sash also covered in rhinestones. The bias gown itself is totally plain matching crepe with halter "Marilyn Monroe" bodice and "T" back. Both pieces are in Excellent condition with only a couple extremely minor spots at hemline, and looks like you could re-sew one seam at side as it was sewn a bit incorrectly (though most of you will not care - and it's under the jacket anyway). So ELEGANT. Measures: up to 38" bust, up to 30" waist, up to 41" hips, 56" long from shoulder to hem. But looks equally good on the size 4/6 mannequin. Bias gowns will hug your body and make you look sexy! Just sayin'! :) Also Listed in 1850-1930s Category. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6-10
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SOLD# 3978 - c. 1926-1928 Printed Linen Day Dress with Pink Linen Trim! Very Downton Abbey! If you have a 20's Downton Abbey party to attend and you want to wear an original vintage dress, but don't want to spend a fortune, and want to be comfortable, and don't want to worry about hurting the dress, and still want to look great, and....... well... whatever, here's a dress for your consideration. Simple linen day dress with lightly printed pink design around the skirt and trimmed in pink linen around the nice low "v" neck at front and cute strap at "u" back, and around the armholes. Then a wider trim at the slightly low waist and the fabulous "scarf" of linen at the back side!! VERY different! Add a simple 20s shape hat or short 20s bob and some T-strap shoes and you are pretty much done... perhaps a long pearl necklace. Measurements coming... but shown on a size 2 mannequin. Excellent condition.
SOLDApprox. - SIZE 2/4
[ORDER ITEM - #5842]
Click on image for additional photos!# 5842 - c. 1960's Pucci-era Black Silk Jersey Button Front Dress with Open Midriff! Please look at all the photos... as I had to lighten some photos to see the button front both above and below the open midriff, and other photos are actual so you can see the colors in the bodice. I can't seem to photograph this to see everything at its best in one photo. :( I need either a better camera, or better lighting, or more ability! But hey, I keep forgetting this isn't about me... it's about the dresses and you. So, sadly this dress has no label, but think Pucci, Leonard, Bessi, Maurice. This comes from the estate of a woman who bought the best (including a closet full of furs...and two (TWO!) Galanos sable coats!), so it was good enough for her! :) Measures: up to 36/38" bust, up to 32" waist, up to 41" hips, 44" long from shoulder to hem. This dress is a bit too large for my size 6 mannequin so it will look better on you. Excellent condition with most extremely small dust marks (one dry-clean and that will be gone, I'm sure). Good reason to get to the gym and get some tight abs! :) $ 265. ON HOLD
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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[ORDER ITEM - #5830]
Click on image for additional photos!# 5830 - c. 1970's VERA BOREA (Countess di Regoli), 376 Rue St. Honore, Paris Black Fine Wool Blend Gold Studded Suit! From the Estate of a Central Park South NYC Socialite! Vera Who??? Yeah, I know, that's what I said to myself, and I should know more than most! Vera Borea (also known as the Countess di Regoli) was a French fashion designer who came to prominence in 1932. Her Paris salon was patronized by customers from France and the US. From the beginning her clothes featured unusual small details which made her designs unique. Her sports clothes were coveted for their cool, vigorous, and fashionable appearance. In the 1930's, The Haute Couture House of Vera Borea was mentioned in the same breath as Chanel, Patou, Lelong and Maggy Rouff and stayed in existence in the same prestigious Rue St. Honore location until at least 1981. A mid-weight black wool blend (which I could explain the fabric better, but not a wooly wool). Fabulous round solid and circle goldtone studs trimming jacket and skirt hemline. The waistline of the jacket is studded on black grosgrain ribbon (very Chanel-ish). Slightly A-line shaped skirt. Measures: Jacket: up to 36" bust, 22" long from shoulder to jacket hem. Skirt: 28" waist, up to 40" hips, 24" long from waist to hem. As was the style from the 70's, the sleeves are narrow. Only two hooks close the jacket front. Need to wear with blouse/shirt under. Looks as smashing as any 1970's Chanel suit on! Excellent condition. Fully lined. $ 845. ON HOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6, perhaps 8
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SOLD# 7751 - c. 2000's ETRO, Made in Italy Blue Floral Print Stretch Jersey Ruched Dress! Wanna have a great shape?? This dress will make anyone look good... including Melanie Griffith (as it came from her wardrobe). I haven't found a photo of her wearing it, so you'll just have to trust me that it came from the same source as the other photo-documented Melanie Griffith dresses. Some day I'll find a photo of her in it! But until then, it's for sale as just a great Etro dress. As you may know, these dresses can sell today for well in the $1,000+ range. So imagine you're in Saks Fifth Avenue and you see this dress for 75% off. A Steal! The color is a blue with a purplish hue in certain lights (love that!) with black and blush blue/white flowers all over. The diagonal ruching across the waist does exactly what you want it to do.... makes you look great! Mint condition. Size 40 (labeled). Measures: 38" long from shoulder to hem. Side zipper. Shown on 35/25/36 mannequin. Fits her great! But stretched, so can fit smaller and a bit larger (but not much). $ 365. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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SOLD# 7443 - c. 1969 MALCOLM STARR Seafoam Green Raw Silk Gown with Matching Coat! Worn to the Nixon Inaugural Ball! I only have a verbal provenance that this simple raw silk gown with matching coat was worn to the Nixon Inaugural Ball in 1969. I can image it as worn with long white gloves and a smashing diamond necklace. The gown has spaghetti straps and a lovely "empire" seam bodice. The material is a lovely shade of seafoam green and has a sweet bow at the front of the coat. There are only a few minor spots that may dryclean or spot clean out (see photos), and slight underarm discoloration (hardly seen). And the outfit may have been worn a second time as looks as though it was hemmed up. Jackie Kennedy would have looked stunning in this! It's got that look. Measures: 35" bust, uo to 28" waist, up to 39" hips, 54" long from shoulder to hem. Fits me like it was made for me (damn!)... 5'2" with 2.5" heels. It's unlikely I'm gonna be invited to an inaugural ball, so.... I guess I have to let this go. :(
$ 485. SOLDApprox. - SIZE 4/6
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SOLD# 7629 - c. 1950's Black and White "Picnic Tablecloth" Checked Cotton Sundress! LARGER SIZE! I love unique and fun. What's more fun to wear to an elegant picnic (back in the 1950s) than a dress in the classic picnic tablecloth design? Cotton (YEA!) so great to wear in the heat of the summer. Buttons on the front are decorative only. Originally had a belt or tie/sash but it was lost over the years, so I just used a black ribbon (doesn't come with it). Side metal zipper. Measures: 39" bust, up to 31" waist, 27" long from waist to hem, 16" from shoulder to waist (note: the shoulders have stitching so they might have been slightly shortened. Still long waisted!!). Excellent condition. Should become your favorite "go-to" summer dress in your closet! :) $ 285. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 10/12
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SOLD# 6994 - c. 1960's Gene Shelley, Made in Hong Kong Black Knit Dress with Gold Beading, Sequins and Faux Pearls! Larger Size! So if you're like me (of a "certain age") you can't believe these young women wear these skin baring dresses to parties without freezing to death! Or you need to wrap yourself in 3 pashminas so you end up looking like a mummy. If this sounds like you, and you want to find a dress that's warm enough (but not too warm incase you get a hot flash), and feels like a comfy sweater (as the base is a black knit!), yet still looks fantastic.. well... yup... here's the answer! These Gene Shelley Made in Hong Kong dresses were extremely popular in the 1960s for these very reasons. This will end up as your "go to" dress. Trust me! 3/4 length sleeves leaves you plenty of room for bracelets. The wide beaded neckline is pretty enough without needing a necklace. Gold beads and sequins with faux pearls in a "branch" design front and back. And there are all over gold beads throughout for a little extra sparkle. Metal zip at back. Perfection... Excellent condition! Stretches so will fit a variety of bodies. Stretching, I got up to 43" bust, up to 34" waist, up to 43" hips, 41" long from shoulder to hem. $ 365. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 8-12/14
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SOLD# 7060 - c. 1960's JO-RO IMPORTS, Made in Hong Kong Black and Gold Beaded Knit Gown! These were the most popular gowns of the 1960s. Fully knit tops, skirts, gowns and dresses covered all over with beads and/or sequins. WHY so popular? Because they are as comfortable to wear as they are beautiful. So if you are like me who can't stand to wear party dresses that you want to rip off as soon as can, you will love this! It's as comfy as wearing a long sweater. And incredibly, they aren't hot. This one is one of the best I've seen in nearly 30D scrolls and flowers. Comes with the original rope beaded sash with beaded loop tassles. Note the deep "U" back, and the "Audrey" boatneck. Will fit a variety of sizes as it stretches. Looks great on the size 6 mannequin of 35/25/36, and yet will stretch much larger, and will also look good if you are slightly smaller. These gowns were quite expensive when new! Worth every penny and more!! $ 685. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 4 - 8/10
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SOLD# 7429 - c. 2000's AVERARDO BESSI, Made in Italy "Pucci Look" Silk Printed Quilted Zipper Front Vest! At first look you will think this was from the 1960s... at least I did! :) But the tag confirms that indeed it's new. Doesn't stop it from still looking great on you. AND it's in Mint condition! Zipper front to wear up, or half up/down, or open. Lightly quilted, not so much for warmth, but for look. Fantastic colors and design, all trimmed in black. I hate lots of prints. But the ones I like, I love! :) This is one. There are two great pockets inside as well (unexpected, but nice touch!). $ 245. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6/8
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SOLD# 7338 - c. 1960's MODERN COUTURE ORIGINAL Gold Metallic Brocade Paper Thin Gown! Damn, another fabric I don't know the name of. I really need a better education. But this is glorious... paper thin and very gold! Love the empire waist with the large bow attached at the front. Low scoop neckline, long sleeves and full skirt. Very Jackie Kennedy in shape, if not in material. A bit flashy for the wife of the Leader of the Free World. But certainly not too flashy for me... or you! Measures: up to 36" bust, up to 28" slightly empire waist, 54-55" long from shoulder to hem (with 4" hem). Back plastic zipper. Excellent condition. If I can stuff my bra enough, perhaps I'll wear it for my Xmas party if you don't get it first. Oh, and from my research, in 1949 Helena Barbieri began designing for the company Modern Couture, where she eventually became a partner. And if you know vintage... you know Helena Barbieri!! Higher end, lovely gowns with her own label! That should give you some idea of the quality here. $ 485. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6/8
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AUTHENTIC - CECIL B. DEMILLE
UNAVAILABLE
Click on image for additional photos!#5435 - RARE Dated October 2, 1929 Black Satin Formal Vest Owned and Worn by CECIL B. DEMILLE from Chas. Levy & Son, Los Angeles! Ah, if only I could go back in time to ask Mr. DeMille where he wore this! I've been researching as much as possible to give you as many answers as possible, so here's what we've got: 1) Chas. Levy & Son was a tailor for many Hollywood notables, including found examples for Tom Mix (specifically a beige gabardine suit with black leather trim. Label reads Chas. Levy & Son, Los Angeles / Mr. Tom Mix / 1922. That suit sold for $17,000 in 2006!) and Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle (famous actor whose suit sold at auction labeled: Chas. Levy & Son /Roscoe Arbuckle/ 3/10/27. Don't know what it sold for). And then the eerie tidbit I found from February, 1937 when William Desmond Taylor (actor, successful film director of silent movies) was shot and killed in a Chas. Levy & Son labeled suit!! Eek! OK, now 2) 1929 was the year of Mr. DeMille's first talking picture, "Dynamite", so I'm sure there were many galas and other movie premieres. 3) The end of October 1929 was the date of the famous stock market crash leading to the Great Depression of the 1930s. So this vest was made when the money was still flowing. 4) Though I can't find any photos of Mr. DeMille in this vest, the Getty and Corbis photos of Mr. DeMille I HAVE found (taken in 1929-1934) show Mr. DeMille in his tuxedo that he seemed to wear often. And as you can see, even though you can't see this vest, you CAN see a little bit of what LOOKS like this vest under the tux! The right low "u" shape. Excellent condition with extreme minor issues. Vest has a bit of tear inside lining near neck. Approximate 37" waist vest. Note: this item has been owned by the current family since 1988. FINAL SALE MEMORABILIA ITEM. UNAVAILABLE
Approx. - SIZE Mens 40 (?) Portly
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[ORDER ITEM #5636]
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#5636 - c. mid-20th Century Micro Beaded Purse of Steel Beads with Light Blue Rhinestoned Clasp and Beaded Handle! Did you happen to notice how I cheated on dating this purse? :) I was sure it was a 1930's purse, and then I saw other similar purses that were dated 1950's.. so now I'm really confused and I don't want to give you false information (if I can humanly avoid it!), so...... this great purse is somewhere from the 30's through the 50's and I will let you decide who is correct (I hate being wrong! So I will assume I'm right! :). this purse comes to you direct from a high-end Estate (relatives of Andrew Carnegie... yes, that's THE Andrew Carnegie... "The Richest Man in the World" in the early 1900s!). Most of these fine micro steel bead purses were made in France (though there is no label). Always great to find these bags with various colors as well as the usual silver and gold beads.. this one includes ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, polished platinum, bright gold and a ground of silver/gray in a stylized paisley motif. In Excellent vintage condition as the silver beads have tarnished over the years to the usual patina (you will know this from sneaking a peak in the folds at the sides which reveal the original nearly white patina!). As always, these beaded purses in this coloration are extremely difficult to photograph.. and it will be SO much more beautiful in person as the beads appear darker than actual. It will sparkle and glow for you! The frame is a brass tone, beautifully etched and set with small light blue rhinestones on the front. The interior is a cream satin (mostly clean, but with a few marks from use). The exterior beading is strong with no losses or separations. The back is exactly the same as the front without the clasp. This elegant purse measures 9.5" wide at bottom x 6" high.
$ 585. ON HOLD
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Click on image for additional photos!#6200 - c. 1972 BALLY SUISSE Three-Tone Brown Kid Pumps! So you can either pay $400-$450 for a similar new pair of Bally pumps, or... you can buy this pair of barely worn gorgeous three-tone brown Bally shoes! These were from Germany originally, as they are labeled Bally Schwiez and the size is a European 4E (which translates to a 6W (fits me quite nicely - perhaps a bit snug but wearable. I normally wear a 6.5M (with a just slightly wide foot, but I don't normally wear a wide size). As nice as you can find! Under $150 so final sale. $ 145. ON HOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6W
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Click on image for additional photos!# 4276 - c. 1950's Black Lace Over Cranberry Rayon Gown! Sadly not in perfect condition, but if you are handy with a needle and thread, you can work your magic on the lace (see photos). Mostly in good condition, with most of the issues in the lace at the front sleeves. Tiered lace skirt. Measures: up to 33/34" bust, up to 24/25" waist, 52" long from shoulder to hem. Back metal zipper. You'll want a smallish back as there is no give on this material. Great for a costume! Under $150 so FINAL SALE ITEM. $ 85. ON HOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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[ORDER ITEM - #7776]# 7776 - c. 1960's BONWIT TELLER Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Ruffle Hemline and Low "V" Back! If you love the Audrey Hepburn look, but want to "make it your own" look.... here's a terrific simple black silk chiffon dress with great fitted bodice and sgathered sides of the skirt... but then this dress has that sweet additional sheer ruffled hemline! All you need is a string of pearls and black stilettos. Measures: 36-38" bust, up to 28" waist, 40" long from shoulder to hem. Originally had a tiny belt, but none exists and I much prefer it as you see it anyway. Back metal zipper. Perfect dress for your next cocktail party! Excellent condition. $ 345. ON HOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6
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