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[ORDER ITEM - #6234]
Click on image for additional photos!#6234 - c. 1930's Plum Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown with Open Sleeves! Not absolutely perfect, so you get a great look at a great price! Uniquely wonderful color is hard to give it a name, but the best I figured is "plum"... but depending on the light source it's either a red plum or a purple plum. The silk velvet almost shimmers in the light. So go to the supermarket and pick up a plum and imagine wearing it in a soft silk velvet skimming over your body in bias cut! Fabulous very large ruched round chenille-like collar and gathered cuffs. Then .. ooh... a long 14" open slit up the sleeves to show a hint of skin! Tailored empire waistline at front to hug your shape. Matching velvet belt with rhinestone buckle (many stones missing). Again, it's a great dress on, just has a few issues (see photos). There are 4 pinholes (two double pinhead sized) and smidge of wear near the hem. And there is a small repair in one sleeve and one pinhole in same sleeve. Snap side. Without any issues this dress is easily three times this price! So lucky for you I'm very picky about condition and the littlest pinhole will reduce the prices dramatically! Lucky you! Measurements are nearly impossible on bias cut dresses, so just email your tapemeasure measurements and I will let you know how it will fit you. Basically it's a small size. On the mannequin it fits her 33" bust, 25" waist, 34" hips, 54" long from shoulder to hem. $ 245.
Approx. - SIZE 0-4/6, fairly short
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
[ORDER ITEM - #6171]
Click on image for additional photos!#6171 - c. late 1960's RARE MARC VAUGHAN, Paris Puffy Copper Silk Satin Dress! This is totally unique in construction and fabrication! And then a "wow" color to top it off! (On some computer screens it looks too yellow from the lighting... but in person it's a classic copper color). I know very little about the Marc Vaughan Paris label, but it was obviously expensive when new! As I continue to learn a bit more, it seems that Marc Vaughan was around in the 60s and early 70s, and in one found article, a museum display showed a Marc Vaughan dress right next to Courreges and Balenciaga! The dress also includes a Julius Garfinckel & Co, Washington label. Wonderful "puffy", quite thick satin fabric in a simple "mod" shape with pretty little matching rose and bow at one shoulder strap. Unique styling and closing at back with snaps (see photos of the dress opening at back. Measures: 34/35" bust, up to 29" waist, up to 42" hips, 39" long from shoulder to hem. Extreme light minor spots blend in with the fabric. These spots are lightly seen under the harsh photography lights, but I can't seem to find them under normal soft daylight or interior lighting.
$ 895.
Approx. - SIZE 6
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
SOLD#6493 - c. 1950's Dress of White Embroidered Organdy over Pink Tulle and Nylon Trim! Attention all you princess girly-girls!! Break out that tiara and put on your glass slippers. Grab a magic wand if you happen to have one! Oh and don't forget to buy this dress first, otherwise you will be a heck of a sight naked with tiara, etc.! :) White embroidered organdy over pink tulle skirt and trimmed in a pink nylon gathered trim at the bustline. Very full skirt, fitted waist, side metal zipper, tea length skirt. Shown with no extra crinoline under... its got plenty all on its own! Layers and layers. Measures: 33-35" bust (small back best), 25-27" waist, 48" long from shoulder to hem, slightly long waisted. Excellent condition except for the slight darkening of lace under the arms (see photos). I haven't tried to lighten, but really unseen unless you are hailing a cab. But as princess, you will be in a limo anyway... or a pumpkin carriage! :) $ 265. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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SOLD#2996 - c. Early 1940's Reddish-Brown Lightweight Crepe Dress with Scattered Sequins and Original Belt! So hard to find these vintage dresses with the original belts. Usually they were lost over the years. This dress is a lovely design with high wrapped neckline, 1/2 length sleeves (I always find that flattering for those of use with not all that attractive upper arms! - Longer than short sleeves). The sequins are fabulous as they are auroaborealis so will shine in a rainbow of colors. Side metal zipper and upper back metal zipper. Padded shoulders. Unlined. The additional dress photos are slightly lighter and slightly redder than the photo at the left - the many photos are closer in color. It's still a brown, but not a dull brown. Excellent condition (belt is limp... big deal! :). Measures: 33-35" bust, 25-29" waist, up to 37/38" hips (smaller hips are best so it lays best), 42" long from shoulder to hem. You really want to be slender for this dress, as the back will be too tight otherwise, and the sleeves might be too tight as well. Slightly short-waisted, but the wide belt will cover. Looks great on! Nicely fitted! :)
$ 345. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 4/6 (thin frame)
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[ORDER ITEM - #6208]
Click on image for additional photos!#6208 - c. 1950's HAYETTE, New York Pink Linen Embroidered Sundress! Sold at The Window Shop, Cold Spring Harbor, LI, NY. Waaah! Too small for me :( Barely even fits onto the mannequin and she is 33" bust, 24" waist, so you will need to be one of those waif-like girls to wear this as is... OR... if you love it enough, get creative at the back with grommets and lacing (corset-like) or some other interesting back detail to make it fit. I lived in the next town to Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, NY growing up, so I remember this shop, I think. Measures: 32/33" bust, 23" waist, 38" long from shoulder to hem, 23" long from waist to hem (slightly long-waisted). Excellent condition. Unlined to keep you cool (or as cool as you can be in a mid-weight linen). Back metal zipper. The embroidery is quite lovely. You better buy it soon before my crash diet works and I fit into it! :) $ 485.
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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[ORDER ITEM - #4829]
Click on image for additional photos!#4829 - c. 1940's CLAIRE McCARDELL Black Cotton Dress! Let me start by saying that the black patent belt doesn't come with the dress, but there may have been some kind of similar belt originally. I also show this dress worn in a few different ways! I'm not sure what Claire had in mind, but I like my bow! :) The ties are attached at the shoulders and just hang down, so can be worn crossed over the bodice (as she has done) and tied in front or back. Since Ms. McCardell prided herself in "easy to wear" dresses, perhaps this was ment to go from day to evening as I show it... could be worn with a rhinestone belt for even fancier look! Has the classic McCardell brass hook at the neck. Stitched down pleated skirt. Measures: 36" bust, up to 28" waist, 30" long from waist to hem, 18" long from shoulder to waist (long-waisted). Excellent condition... with only a sticky metal zipper at side. $ 485.
Approx. - SIZE 8
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[ORDER ITEM - #4901]
Click on image for additional photos!#4901 - Original WHITNEY HOUSTON's Silver and Black Metallic Weave Gown with Matching Tailored Jacket by Karl Lagerfeld! Top of the line Lagerfeld label at couture level. Lagerfeld is yet another A-list star favorite.... as seen on Nicole Kidman and dare I say, Lindsey Lohan. The material is the star of this piece... doesn't need any other glitz! The elegant gown has a plunging neckline and mermaid hemline and unique bodice tailoring. The jacket is very sporty in it's shape and detailing for eveningwear. Belted, with vertical logo zippers at bust, large patch pockets and tabbed lapel. Same fabulous metallic woven fabric as the gown. Near Mint condition. Measures: 36" bust, up to 28" waist, up to 37" hips. The gown was "as found" with hem out, so you can hem to your height, but you can still see the hem fold at about 68" long from shoulder to hem!!! Labeled size 40 which equals US Size 10 according to the charts, but we all know that French women have tiny butts, so I suggest you may want to size down to fit our American asses. :) Mine included! :) This is one of the costume pieces that can be beautifully worn off-stage. $ 2,250.
SIZE: 6/8
(tell me your measurements to confirm fit)
[ORDER ITEM - #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 - #9914]
Click on image for additional photos!#9914 - c. 1980's AURELIE MARCIANO, Paris Pastel Beaded Silk Satin Fantasy Wedding Gown or Ballgown! The most incredible white silk satin ballgown delicately covered in pink, light blue, gold, copper, white, silver and clear sead beads in a floral vine design. Fantasy gown shape with flattering "v" dropped waistline, large puffed sleeves, "v" neckline, and openfront skirt. Think Cinderella's ballgown, or a Princess Renaissance gown ... or Glinda's Wizard of Oz gown! All you need is a tall crowned hat and wand! This is NOT a cheap knock-off of a gown. In order to confirm that to you, I did a Google search for Aurelie Marciano, Paris. What popped up is a bit of an interesting fashion history lesson. Seems when Vera Wang was looking for a new career in 1990, she opened a bridal salon carrying the best of the best of wedding gowns. The high-class salon carried her own designs as well as special gowns by other top designers such as Carolina Herrera, Victor Edelstein, Scaasi and Aurelie Marciano! In a New York Times article from Sept 5, 1990, it reads: "Many dresses in the salon are highly ornamental.... The idea is to have merchandise you can't find elsewhere. One of Victor Edelstein's designs is an off-the shoulder column of peau-de-soie with a bouffant overskirt ($27,500). A more typical wedding dress is a full-skirted Marciano design of tissue-thin white damask with flowers and beadwork covering the bodice for $11,000. Again these are 1990 prices!!! With inflation... likely well over $25,000 for a Marciano gown with this much beading!!!! Excellent condition with only one flaw... a spot on one shoulder puff (see photos). You can try to see if a cleaner can get it out, or pinch a little of the puff and tack so it disappears, or cover with a bead or two or bow. Otherwise, the gown is near Mint condition with even all the beading intact! Shown with an extra crinoline under (doesn't come with it). Back zipper. I doubt you will ever find another gown that even comes close if this is the style you are seeking. Measures: 36" bust, up to 29" waist, 57" long from shoulder to hem with extra 3" under hem. Also listed in the Wedding Category. $ 4,750.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)AUTHENTIC - Whitney Houston Dress
[ORDER ITEM - #4916]
Click on image for additional photos!#4916 - c. 1990's Owned By Whitney Houston Black Stretch Velvet Dress with Long Sash! First things first... the rhinestone bow pin is mine. Get your own! :O I just wanted to show you what it might look like. The rhinestone buttons on the sleeve cuffs DO come with the dress. This is my second Whitney Houston dress with this same long side sash look. I wonder who wore this look first... Whitney or Princess Diana... you know that similar style dress she wore her first night out alone after Camilla-gate! :) These are just awesome on! Black stretch velvet turtleneck bodice with diagonal cut stretch velvet skirt - hugging every curve god (or your plastic surgeon) gave you. I can't possibly measure this dress, just be a size 2-6 and it should work for you. The mannequin is a 35/25/36 and looks as sexy as she ever looked. 36" long from shoulder to hem, 56" long from shoulder to end of scarf. Excellent condition. Also Listed in the Whitney Houston Category. $ 865.
Approx. - SIZE 2-6
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
[ORDER ITEM - #6032]
Click on image for additional photos!#6032 - c. Oct. 1970 RARE DONALD BROOKS Black Lace Evening Gown! Three time Coty Award Winner, Emmy Winner and Oscar and Tony Nominee! Featured in Harper's Bazaar Oct. 1970 Ad! Donald Brooks, a costume designer for Broadway, television and film, whose clients included Jackie Kennedy, Princess Grace and Barbra Streisand is well-known to those in the know... and can be found in many a museum collection. Most of the gowns found today are his slinky jersey gowns. Rare to find a higher-level, more couture Donald Brooks gown! Here is a glamorous black lace gown trimmed with metallic chenille over a nude lining. Black satin ribbon and bow at waist with pale pink silk roses. Scalloped "v" neckline, hemline and belled sleeve ends. Buttons close the upper back, and zipper at lower back. Measures: 33-35" bust, 27/28" waist, full hips, 53" long from shoulder to hem - I just found out why it's short (best for 5' with heels, up to 5'2" without heels).... it's supposed to be a midi length according to the ad! The "New Look" in 1970! However, if you are short and prefer this to be floor-length, it looks great for that as well. Bell sleeves are long. Perfect, Excellent condition. Very collectible and beautiful to wear! Note: if you have VERY sensitive skin like mine (I have trouble even with cashmere!), this will be too scratchy for you). $ 865.
Approx. - SIZE 6
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)FROM the DUPONT ESTATE
[ORDER ITEM #9488]
Click on image for additional photos!#9488 - c. 1960's RUTH VARLAN Purple/Blue Sari Silk Gown with Woven Silver Embroidery! Of the entire collection from the DuPont Estate, I picked five pieces that are my personal favorites. This is one. I suppose if pressed, I would choose this one as my "American Idol" dress. Changeable sari silk in a purple/blue hue with silver woven embroidery in all the right places. Back metal zipper. With original belt. Measures: 38" bust, 30" waist, 26" long from waist to hem. Excellent condition with minor pulls and if you look closely, a couple of minor small spots, but damn it's gorgeous!! Also Listed in the Dupont / Special Category. $ 745.
Approx: - SIZE 8/10
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[ORDER ITEM - #3065]
Click on image for additional photos!#3065 - c. early 1960's ARNOLD SCAASI Brown/Gray Silk Print Dress and Jacket! Never Worn! New/Old Stock with Original $475 Price Tag! 1958 COTY AWARD and CRDA Lifetime Achievement WINNER! How often do you find never worn vintage dresses from a top designer? I'll wait while you try to figure the answer to this question. Oh heck... I'll tell you.... hardly ever! So I am pleased to offer this to you in Mint condition. Dated prior to 1963, when Scaasi stopped designing his ready-to-wear lines to concentrate on ballgowns. Scaasi used the large chrysanthemum and floral prints in 1962. Shades of brown/gray print silk material with surprising black leather trim "bow" at waistline and black leather jacket buttons! You know it's well-designed... check out the fact that the jacket is cut to surround that leather "belt" when closed.. Has the "Scaasi" label as well as "William Penn, Pittsburgh" store label. Labeled size 10 (old sizing). Original cost in the early 1960's was an amazing $475!! What's that worth in today's dollars? More that the cost below! Now add the historic fashion value for new/old stock, it's a steal! And now that Halle Berry is single-handedly bringing back Brown (doesn't she look amazing in it?), this dress is fit in vogue! 34/35" bust, 25" waist. $ 885.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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[ORDER ITEM - #3912]
Click on image for additional photos!#3912 - c. 1950 RARE, EARLY ORIGINAL EMILIO (PUCCI) SPORTSWEAR, Capri, Italy label Black and Silver Heavy Brocade Sunsuit! I love the bio for Emilio Pucci! Born a Marchese from an aristocratic noble Florentine family, Emilio earned a doctorate in political science, served as a career pilot for the Italian Air Force and was member of the Italian Olympic Ski Team! According to his bio, in 1947 while skiing one day on the slopes of St. Moritz, a reporter from Harper's Bazaar noticed Pucci and his outfit. After taking some photos, the editor discovered that Pucci had designed his own skiwear, and invited him to create some pieces for a photo session about winter fashion. Pucci's designs were featured in the winter 1948 magazine. In 1949, Pucci opened his first shop in Capri with his first collection in 1950. As the first member of his family to work in a thousand years, he spared his family's vanity by signing his designs simply "Emilio". His first pieces (like this one) were sewn personally by Emilio from his small Capri studio! He designed casual wear, and introduced the new "Capri pants" which took the fashion world by storm. It's possible this label only existed for a couple years (still researching that). By the 1960's, Pucci's colorful wild fabrics we a fashion staple... and the Pucci look we all know today. The fabric is a surprisingly heavy stiff silver on black brocade. The bra/bandeau top is strapless, and comes up into little points at the top of each bust, with boning and button back (has some hooks at top, so there might have been a removable halter strap). The shorts have a heavy metal side zipper. The label is Emilio's Made in Italy with a little Mountain with Capri under it, with "46". Measures: Any size bust as the buttons can be moved to fit!), 27" waist, up to 39" hips, 15" long shorts on sides, 16" long at crotch. Excellent, near mint condition. This is a rare, and unusual vintage find for a Pucci collector, so don't miss out! MUSEUM collectable! $ 745.
Approx. - SIZE 6/8
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[ORDER ITEM - #9207]
Click on image for additional photos!#9207 - c. 1970's "MOLLIE PARNIS, New York" Beaded and Embroidered Net Sheath Dress with Separate Jersey Slip! OK.. I had this dress listed incorrectly, but I just saw the same dress (actually gown) at auction (note: that gown sold for $840) with the original Mollie Parnis label. So... since it was the exact duplicate, we have to assume that this is, indeed, a Mollie Parnis, New York. Top-quality beading and embroidery detailing on netting, Rich looking! Metallic threads of silver and gold, pink silk embroidery, silver and clear bugle beads, amber and and clear crystals. Comes with the nude jersey slip. Gorgeous!! Measures: up to 38" bust, up to 40" hips, 44" long from shoulder to hem. Get creative and wear with a ribbon belt for slightly different look. Note, I stuffed the sleeve bottoms with tissue paper... so it looks slightly different in the photo only. Interesting hemline which accentuates the netting. Snap back. MUCH prettier in person!! Excellent condition, except for some beading missing on sleeve ends. You can fill in with just about any sparkly beading and it will suffice (not perfect, so if you are a perfectionist... I'd suggest something else). However if you want a sparkly gorgeous dress... well.... this is one of those dresses you can just sit and stare at and never get tired of it! $ 745.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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[ORDER ITEM - #4337]
Click on image for additional photos!#4337 - c. 1960 BARENTZEN'S BAZAAR, Roma, Made in Italy Black Textured Silk Peau-de-Cygne "Mermaid" Evening Gown! Collectable Designer gown! From the 1959 pages of Vogue Magazine, 23-year-old Patrick de Barentzen was described as "the daring young man of the Italian couture whose collection is full of dash, fun and ideas". He quickly rose as a darling of Italian designers along with the likes of Galitzine, Valentino, Simonetta, Fabiani, Capucci, Fontana, and Forquet. Couture quality tailoring. The inside is as pretty as the outside! Black textured heavy silk material (which I was told was peau-de-cygne. So I looked it up for you... "a very soft satin fabric, woven in fine soft yarns with a lustrous finish". Yup... it's peau-de-cygne!) evening gown designed with an interesting tailored "tiered" effect. Fishtail at back and tulip shape at front of hemline gives one the impression of a mermaid. Great for the fisherman in your life! :) Might be the only way to attract his attention unless you can grow gills. Back metal zipper. Measures: 31/32" bust, 25" waist, up to 37" hips, 39" long from natural waist in front, 46" long in back (fishtail). Excellent condition. $ 845.
Approx. - SIZE 2 (small bust)
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[ORDER ITEM - #4211]
Click on image for additional photos!#4211 - c. 1980's ALAIA, Paris Gray Flannel Wool Suit! Azzedine Alaia originally worked for Dior, Guy Laroche and Theirry Mugler. In 1981 he launched his first collection. Probably best know for his body-hugging curvaceous stretch outfits made of lycra, but if you don't quite have the perfect liposuctioned body, perhaps you'd prefer an Alaia suit? Extremely fitted style jacket at the waist and hips, but slightly oversized at the top (to accentuate the waist even more!), wide shoulders, diagonal line of buttons down front, wide pronounced lapels. Sleeves are straight, but fairly full. Measures: 34/35" bust, 27" waist, 35" hips, 20" long skirt, 23.5" sleeve from outside shoulder seam to cuff (fairly long). Do NOT hope to get on a bus in this skirt!!! You can barely walk in it! It's a complete wiggle walk skirt as it's only 34" around hemline! Excellent condition. Well tailored. Exaggerated shape... just what you would expect from Alaia! $ 445.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6 (small hips)
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[ORDER ITEM - #4059]
Click on image for additional photos!#4059 - c. late 1960's EMILIO PUCCI Silk Voile Gown! The perfect fusion of Mod and Romantic! Gorgeous! Near mint condition! A unique Pucci material of a silk chiffon-like voile rather than the normal silk jersey! And as far as I'm concerned (though who asked me!), the purples, blues, and greens hues create the best looking Pucci prints! This is Pucci to perfection. Romantic low round neckline. Fitted bodice to inset waistband. The skirt has the look of a triple tier, but it's just created with the print fabric. Cuffed, full, nearly sheer sleeves. Back zipper. Measures: 33" bust, 25/26" waist (I can squeeze my 27" waist in, but can't breathe), 41" long from waist to hem. One sleeve snap needs sewing, but I can't find anything else wrong. A beauty! $ 965.
Approx. - SIZE 4
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#4569 - c. early 1990's RITMO di PERLA, Made in Italy Taupe Slingy Short Dress with Overskirt! Never Worn! Yup... another dress I purchased for myself many years ago and never wore. I tried.. SO many times I would pull this out of the closet to wear to a party, but each time I had to realize that my skin is just not the right color for this. I'm too sallow - and this only made me more sallow. I need bright jewel tones. Damn! Because other than the color, I look SO DAMN HOT in it! If you look at the photos, you will see how low the gathered bodice goes. There is a very tight underskirt under the sheer overskirt... and when worn, you will nearly shock as it appears you are wearing nothing under as it hugs your lower body. Hard to explain, but certainly will turn the right heads! :) Excellent condition, never worn! Very stretchy so will fit a variety of bodies, but you want a sexy body to start with for this to look its best. Measures: 36" long from shoulder to hem. No other measurements are possible due to the amount of stretch! $ 285. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 6-10
SOLD#6222 - c. 1960's Black Cotton Eyelet Dress! Great look for a little price! The only reason is that it's missing one button (so I could take the time to sew on all new ones, or you can save money and buy it "as is".... and the only other possible issue is the slightly brownish stain (see photos) on the upper bodice that may clean out, and isn't very visible unless inspecting. So you get this great black cotton, fully eyelet, scoop neck summer dress with original belt and fine store (Mary Sachs) label all for $185. This is one of those dresses to throw on in the summer instead of some crappy jeans. Get pretty for a change!! Measures: 36" bust, 25-28" waist, 40" long from shoulder to hem. Has fairly sheer slip attached. Previously owned by a Ruth Hines. Know her? :) $ 185. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6
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SOLD#4700 - c. 1950's HELENA BARBIERI Saks Fifth Avenue Hot Pink Heavy Princess Brocade Gown with Attached "Train"! Likely never worn as it still has the original tag attached inside the dress, however the Helena Barbieri tag is missing. I know it's a Barbieri from a website viewer who has the same exact dress WITH the label!!! I will upload her photo asap. Meanwhile, you'll have to trust me, and I can send a copy of those photos with the sale of this dress to confirm. Princess look gown of a very heavy, puffy brocade. Empire waist. Scoop neck in front, low scoop in back on which gathers an attached demi-train with 5 attached bows. It's not really a train, the gown just folds / pleats to create that look. Gorgeous and regal on! Back metal zipper. Excellent condition.. just a few minor minor, minor, minor (do you get the drift...minor!) spots and, oh, the gown needs rehemming - but I will leave that to you to hem at the length you need! Measures 34" bust, 25/26" waist, 56" long from shoulder to hem, 58" long in back. $ 745. SOLD
Approx. - Size 4
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
SOLD#4744 - c. 1965 White and Denim-Colored Linen Mod Dress and Matching Double-Breasted Jacket! Deaccessioned from Museum! Attention Emma Peel! Nothing, and I mean NOTHING that Pierre Cardin or Courreges ever designed was better than this unlabeled 2-piece outfit... dress and matching jacket!! Why oh Why is it unlabeled!!! It's so perfect!! Denim-colored linen A-line, square-neck, unlined sleeveless dress with back metal zipper... trimmed in bold lines of white linen. Same goes for the double-breasted collared, unlined except for the jacket sleeves. The details include blue self-covered buttons - switching to white color at the bottom of the jacket! Perfect detailing! Get out your white go-go boots and tights. And read up on 2007 Spring's Trend report! "Sixties Mod will be in vogue"! So... by it NOW before anyone else snaps this up and you'll kick yourself when you see your rival bought it!!! Measures: 34/35" bust, up to 31" waist, up to 36" hips, 22" long jacket. Excellent condition! $ 785. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!)
SOLD#6284 - c. 1950's Jeannette Alexander of California Nude Linen Dress with Huge Ribbon Bow and Flowers! So pretty... like a fairytale dress. Nearly nude colored dress with modified sweetheart neckline, piped fitted waistline and nice wide straps with buttons at back. The only decoration being the wide spring green band at the hemline at back that dips up in front into a huge bow! The finishing touch is the spray of 3-D flowers above the bow. Sundress design but in a heavier weight linen so not great for 85+ degrees. Find a nice 70-80 degree day or evening. Bodice is unlined to keep you as cool as possible. Back metal zipper. The price reflects the minor speckle spots on both the dress and the ribbon and the slight fading of the green at one side (see photos). But the dress is just soooooo unique and pretty... you just have to overlook the minor flaws. Measures: 36" bust, 27" waist, 30.5" long from waist to hem. $ 245. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 4
(check measurements above)AUTHENTIC - NATALIE WOOD Jumper
SOLD#6139 - c. 1971 CAROLINE EAVIS and ANNA CROSBY-BROWN (Of Eavis & Brown) Dusty Rose Suede Jumper Previously Owned by Natalie Wood! Sold at Miss Selfridge, London! Eavis & Brown of London (as they are now known) seemed an overnight sensation when they designed Heather Mills' wedding gown for her marriage to Paul McCartney. Said to cost over $35,000, there was certainly a lot of hoopla surrounding it! But this leather and suede appliqued dusty rose pig suede jumper proves it takes decades to become "an overnight sensation"! Cornflower blue, fuschia and eggplant colored leathers appliqued with and pink, rose, tan and gray colored suede on a dusty rose suede base. Fully lined in acetate. Excellent condition. This jumper comes with a signed COA from Zsa-Zsa's Closet, Glendale, CA that is was owned by the fabulous Natalie Wood! I have no absolute documentation, ie. no photos of Natalie in this, so it's not absolutely guaranteed, but it's a damn good bet! Natalie's style, her size, the right era, and here's the best piece of trivia... Natalie's actress sister, Lana Wood, was cast in a minor role in "Diamonds are Forever" filming in London in 1971! So... I'm assuming Natalie went to visit her sister there and did a little shopping! :) I'd be willing to stake my reputation that this is indeed a Natalie Wood owned piece. So it is a museum piece of London's fashion history as well as Hollywood memorabilia piece! Measures: open bust, 24" waist, 35/36" hips, 24-27" long from waist to hem. Natalie Wood items are scarce! Also listed in the Memorabilia Category. $ 2,895. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#7057 - c. 1960's OSCAR de La RENTA Brocade Jeweled Dress with Matching Mink Trimmed Jacket! 2-Pieces! I'll bet you that this is priced lower than it was originally when new in the late 1960s! I recently found some Oscar de La Renta prices in a 1970s Harper's Bazaar, and they ranged from $660 for gown (no jewels or mink), to a simple plain silk crepe slip gown with sable trimmed hem for $1195. SO.... I can only assume that this fancy metallic orange brocaded sleeveless dress with gold braid and jeweled waistband and neckline and matching beaded zip front bolero jacket trimmed in mink collar and cuffs was at LEAST $1000. Little details include the patch pockets at bust and what you love to find when trying on a new dress... side pockets! Measures: up to 35" bust, up to 30" waist, up to 42" hips, 40" long from shoulder to hem, 16" long jacket. Marked size 10, but that's an old sizing. Excellent condition!
$ 885. SOLD on LAYAWAYApprox. - SIZE 6, smallish 8
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#7158 - c. 1960's PAULINE TRIGERE Black Silk Velvet Babydoll Dress with Dazzling Large Rhinestones! If you know Trigere, you will immediately recognize the oversized flat rhinestones she used on many of her pieces... I've even had a chiffon gown with these same stones, as well as a wool coat. They DAZZLE! So brilliant you might need your sunglasses! :) I had a Xmas party to attend this year and this was the first dress I grabbed from my huge stock to try on to wear. However, sadly for me, it was too large on me. That's probably good for you! I have to say, even too large it was gorgeous on... and perfectly in style today with the slightly puffy shoulders on the short sleeves. You'd swear it was made for a Fall/Winter 2010 collection. You can see the slightly high "babydoll" waistline. Wide scoop neckline. Back zipper. Measures: up to 38" bust, up to 31" waist, up to 39" hips, 36" long from shoulder to hem. So... now... Excellent Condition except... someone opened the dress seams to increase the size. You will only see this when you are inspecting the dress as the black velvet pretty much hides it. But I've lighted the photos so you can see the side seams were opened and the bust darts. You can leave as is, and be happy it will now fit you, or put back to the original size just by following the seam tracks. I didn't notice any of this until under the photography lights. In regular light, or evening light, you won't see anything amiss. GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trust me!!!! And comfy to wear! $ 845. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 10/12
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#5416 - c. 1960's Mike Benet Formals Red Metallic Lace One Shoulder Dress! Yowza! Lookin' good! Awesome prom dress! Oh hell, awesome for any event! Looks shiny because this is a red dress overlaid with red lace which has silver metallic floss woven throughout! Love the shape, love the one-shoulder (very "in"!), the low angled waistline to show your curves and full skirt. Even love the zipper at back which is off-center to give the dress a couture detailed look!! Labeled size 12 but that's a modern 6 (sad, but true!). This might be from the 1970's or even 1980's except that the size 12 tag makes it seem more 1960's. Not sure. Doesn't matter in the least. Excellent condition except when you look extremely closely you will see breaks in the lace, but as it's red on red, it's very hard to see anything wrong. Measures: 36" bust, 27" waist, 45" long from shoulder to hem. Shown with no extra petticoats under so it poufs on its own. $ 365. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 6
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#7155 - c. late 1940s/early 1950s White Cotton Pique Dress! The side metal zipper was usually only found on the dresses from the 1940s, and the New Look came into fashion in 1947, so ... this is somewhere late 40s/early 50s. I'm showing with a crinoline under that doesn't come with it. Simple, basic summer day dress of white cotton pique with great "v" openwork design at neckline and upper skirt. I'd love to see this with a belt (I love everything with a belt, but that's just me!). I great condition.. especially for a white dress. The only issue is darkening across the top of the shoulders from hanger dirt (see last photo - haven't tried to soak or bleach out, but it IS cotton!). Measures: up to 37" bust, up to 30" waist, 17" from shoulder to waist (long waisted, so likely best for tall gal), 30" waist to hem. I love white pique. I still remember the girl in high school who had a white pique dress that I lusted after!!! :) $ 345. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#5431 - c. 1980's PAULINE TRIGERE Black Wool Dress Trimmed at Hem in Black Fox Fur! For those of you who love to "twirl". Yeah, you know who you are... every time you put on a dress that has a little extra material in the hemline, you can't stop twisting back and forth, or twirling all the way around to feel that hem hit your knees. Come on... I know I can't be the only one with this "syndrome". Check out the hemline on this dress... trimmed with real black fox fur. The rest of the dress is nice too.. long batwing sleeves, padded shoulders, rhinestone buttons at high neckline. And comes with the original belt (though it needs some gluing of the material on the buckle, or better yet... get a more exciting buckle! Actually I have the belt on backward... buckle is meant to be at the back. Oh well)! Excellent condition otherwise! Measures: 31" waist, 18" long from shoulder to waist (long waisted), 42" long from shoulder to hem. Labeled size 10. Seems about right. Priced to sell... don't wait! $ 385. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 10
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#5367A - c. early 1990's CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique, Paris NUMBERED Red Jacket (Suit) with Black Beaded Lace Cuff Sleeves! With Matching Red Skirt! From the Long Island, New York Estate of a wealthy socialite. She used to fly to Paris a few times a year to purchase her wardrobe. This is one of those that came directly from Paris. A fabulous equestrian red long silky jacket with large lapels and a simple large black bead button closure at waist. It's the SLEEVES that is so spectacular of black lace and beads and sequins in a "v" shape at ends... and then turn around and you will see the unexpected matching lace under the double vents! Minor shoulderpads. CD silk lining. Excellent condition with just two tiny pinholes on skirt waist from labels. Comes with the original matching simple red skirt. Obviously a suit when new, but you can so easily wear these as separates as well!! I'd love this with a short black lace skirt! Or dress down with black slacks or go modern with black leggings, or... well, you get the idea :) VERY Versatile. If you like her taste (which I DO!) and are a size 8 (which sadly I'm not :( or I'd be keeping so many of these myself!), keep an eye out for the "LI, NY Socialite Estate" listings. Tons of designer 1980s/1990s pieces all in excellent condition. Measures: up to 36" bust, up to 29" waist, up to 38" hips, 32" long from shoulder to hem of jacket, 21" long from waist to hem of skirt. Labeled size 40. This would have cost over $1000 new!
$ 485. SOLD on LAYAWAYApprox. - SIZE 8
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SOLD#5337 - c. 1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche, Made in Paris, France Black Silk Velvet Wrap Gown Trimmed in Taffeta Ruffle! If you're like me and just want to go to your black tie event in your bathrobe, but still look "hot", Yves Saint Laurent obviously had me in mind when he designed this great gown! A true wrap gown closes with a large taffeta bow to tie at side. Otherwise, silk black velvet (as cozy as a robe) edged all around in that ruffled black taffeta. Just think how excited he will be all night knowing that by just untying that large bow.... (censored) especially if you wear sexy black underwear under! :) Excellent condition. If I had to find any issue, there is extreme minor velvet crush at inner elbow. Labeled size 40. The only size issue is an inner waistband that measures 27.5", but you don't need to use that, so you can tie the wrap dress as needed up to about 30" waist. 56" long from shoulder to hem. Zippers at the cuffs.
$ 565. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6
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SOLD#7160 - c. 1950's EMMA DOMB Light Blue Sheer Dotted Tea-length Dress with Underslip! Oh baby. Emma Domb did it again! For an original mid-priced label, they really had some fabulous designs that continue to excite today! Very Diorish. A light blue double dotted swiss sheer overdress with original attached light blue rayon slip. The white "ribbon channel" detail is great at collar, edge of cap sleeves, waistline, bustline and hipline. Interesting lavender button hoops at front. One small ribbon bow at waist.Side metal zipper. Shown with crinolines that don't come with it. Measures: up to 36" bust, up to 27" waist, 34" long from waist to hem (so it's ankle length on me at 5'2"). Excellent condition. Originally labeled size 12... which is about a 4/6 today. So LUCY! :) $ 485. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6
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SOLD#6872 - c. 1940's Black Velvet Peplum Jacket with Black Soutache! I saw this and grabbed it (beating out another girl who was inches away from it!). I figured it was going right into my closet (this is SO ME!!!), but sadly in my haste I didn't try it on, and it's too small for me (Wahhh), so it's going to another home. It's best for a size 0/2 girl. I'm more a size 4. Black velvet jacket with black soutache with slight peplum. PLEASE NOTE: this design runs around the back of the peplum as well... like it's supposed to! Not like the cheap, cheezy designs today when they figure no one is going to care about their backside (I'm just told by Mark of Montreal that they are known as "coffin designs"... you figure it out! :). Excellent condition with the exception of the missing self covered velvet buttons. Best to just find some great new buttons to sew on. I would have done and you would have never known it wasn't perfect, but best for you to get items in original condition from me. NOTE: I lightened the photos to see the detail... but this is BLACK! Measures: 32" bust, 24" waist. $ 545. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#7075 - c. 1965 CHRISTIAN DIOR - New York Dress of Black Fine Wool with Black Taffeta "Spanish Flamenco" Ruffle! This dress came from a museum deaccession with the museum tag that reads: "c. 1965 Christian Dior black wool - short black flounce taffeta detail. Donated by Mrs. Kirk London." Black fine wool dress with the most awesome black taffeta double ruffle all the way around the dress from the front hemline wrapping around up to the low scoop back! Finished off with matching taffeta flower. but Excellent condition. $ 1,285. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#7332 - c. 1980's VICTOR COSTA for Saks Fifth Avenue Purple Jersey Strapless Gown! I don't have to say anything. Just look. If you love Jean Desses and Ceil Chapman draped dresses and gowns... so did Victor Costa as he re-created it for you in this gown....and threw in a little Jessica Rabbit bodice and fabulous tulip hemline and dropped waist for that hourglass figure! Even down to the tulip hemline. Now, if only it will fit you!! Measures: 36" bust, 28" waist, up to 37/38" hips, approx 43" long from natural waist to hem. Labeled size 8. Made in USA. You want more details? OK... fully lined, back zipper, boned bodice. Excellent condition. KILLER GOWN!! NOTE: it's purple, not blue... depending on your monitor it might look blue.
$ 745. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 6
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SOLD#7244 - c. 1960's Victoria Royal Ltd., Made in British Crown Colony of Hong Kong Silk Chiffon Gown Encrusted with Rhinestones, Sequins and Turquoise Drops! This is the kind of gown that you always wish you could find when flipping through the pages of the 1960s Vogue magazines. I can just imagine the photo of Jean Shrimpton with the gown fluttering in the breeze with her 1960s massive hair and distinctive makeup. I would have lusted after it then, just as I do now! Nothing ever changes. Take a look at the close-up photos of the beaded bodice. It's killer! And, please take note... this is NOT one of those "coffin dresses" (meaning only beaded in front). Fully beaded all over the bodice and down past the waist and then scattered beading all over the chiffon skirt! Perfect 60s satin bow at front. Slightly high neckline, and high-waisted somewhere lower than a typical empire. Triple layers of material in skirt. Back metal zipper. Measures: 32" bust (best for small cup size), up to 27" underbust, up to 37" hips (due to lining underskirt), 52" long from shoulder to hem. At first look, it's near mint condition. However, you will find some of the beading missing on inspection (easily replaced) and there is one area on the upper right (looking at it) side of the chiffon skirt that is slightly discolored. Hardly seen unless under the photography lining. $ 865. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 2
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SOLD#6785 - c. 1960's HOWARD GREER / BRUCE MacINTOSH Puffy Metallic Cocktail Dress! Damn, I love Howard Greer's clothing! But I'm not the only one... let's see... Rita Hayworth, Mary Pickford, Ingrid Bergman, Jane Russell, Ginger Rogers, Greta Garbo... and most recently Sarah Jessica Parker agree with me! Fabulous quality. Greer's look tended toward the expensive afternoon and evening clothes of fitted torso with eye-catching effects... specifically designed to look good seated at a table with stunning necklines. He was the Chief Designer at Paramount 1924-1927, then opened Greer, Inc. in Los Angeles in 1928. He was the first major costume designer to establish his own couture house and continued to supply film costumes into the 1950s. This is an exquisite silver and gold "puffy" metallic brocade design on a ivory silk. Has the "Greer" neckline, cap sleeves, wiggle skirt and comes with the original matching thin belt. Excellent condition with the exception of one minor light spot area (see photo). Hardly seen unless in bright light... and even at that, nearly impossible to see! Zipper back with hooks over. Interior lining stain underarm (lining only!). The belt has wear, but rare to even find an original belt, so I'm not apologizing for it! :) Measures: 33" bust, 25"waist, up to 35" hips, 40" long from shoulder to hem, 25" from waist to hem. Marked an old size 8. $ 945. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 4
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SOLD#7159 - c. 1950's Made in India Gold and Black Silk Sari Dress with Matching Shawl! Rare to find a 50's dress that was likely custom made - and therefore, we are actually able to call it "haute couture" as defined by Merriam Webster, ": the houses or designers that create exclusive ... fashions for women; also : the fashions created." Gorgeous silk gold/black sheer sari fabric designed into a wonderfully fitted dinner dress. With long matching shawl to wear as you wish. I don't have to say much more... this is uniquely beautiful! Back metal zipper. Measures: 33/34" bust, 25" waist, 29" long from waist to hem, 84" x 18" scarf. Excellent, near mint condition. $ 645. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 4
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SOLD#7060 - c. 1960's Jo-Ro Imports, Hong Kong / Miami Beach Hand Knitted Wool Knit Gown Covered with Gold and Crystal Beading with Beaded and Tasseled Rope Belt! These wool knit dresses and gowns entirely covered with beading were extremely popular in the 1960s... for a very good reason! They are gorgeous on just about everyone, AND very comfortable! Just like wearing a long favorite sweater (though not a bulky wool knit). This gown actually came from a museum and has the original museum hangtag still on. One of the nicest of these gowns I've seen... very classy This should be considered the "Giorgio Armani" classiness of the era! Love the boat neckline and the low scoop back! Because it's a knit, it stretches, so will fit a variety of bodies... Approximate size 4-8. Measures: 57" long from shoulder to hem. $ 685. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 4-8
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ME!#7214 - c. 1960's GENE SHELLY's Boutique International, California - Made in Hong Kong Hand Knitted Wool Knit Gown Encrusted with Green Sequins and Crystal Floral Beading!! I CONFESS... I BOUGHT IT FOR MYSELF! :)Walk into the room in this and all eyes will be on you!Guaranteed! (Not literary, please don't sue me!) One of the most exciting of these type gowns I'm seen! These wool knit dresses and gowns entirely covered with beading were extremely popular in the 1960s... for a very good reason! They are gorgeous on just about everyone, AND very comfortable! Just like wearing a long favorite sweater (though not a bulky wool knit). Bell-shaped long sleeve and "Dior" neckline are covered in white paillettes, various clear and white sequins, rhinestones beads and faux pearls all in a 3-dimensional floral design! And you don't even need your 3D glasses!! :) A 1964 magazine wrote: "Shelly's designs included slithery, spangled cocktail dresses and full length evening attire. The hand embroidered or beaded detail was done in Hong Kong on American manufactured fabric. A long rajah coat with jewels will sell in the United States for almost $350, while a two-piece dress will bring almost $600! This is from 1964!! Nearly impossible to measure because it's a knit, so stretches and will fit a variety of bodies, but Approximate size 2-6/8. Measures: up to 36" bust, up to 30" waist, up to 40" hips (but shown on mannequin 35/25/36 and is snug on her as well!), 54" long from shoulder to hem. Excellent condition. Note, you see the green wool knit material below the beading. This is original and normal... see close-up photos for all detailing. BE MORE FABULOUS THAN THE XMAS TREE! I listed the dress and decided to wear it to the Asian themed Xmas party this year, and got so many compliments, that I'm keeping it! :) Don't hesitate to buy these wool sequined Hong Kong dresses... they are SO wonderful and comfortable... and warm on a chilly winter evening!
$ 735. KEPT! :)Approx. - SIZE 2/4/6, to smallish 8
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