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#5870 - c. 1885 RARE
Fancy Edge Straw "Gable Bonnet" Trimmed in Bottle Green Velvet with
Velvet Flowers!
Reading through Susan Langley's "Vintage Hats and Bonnets:
1770-1970" (everyone should have this book in your vintage library!)
I see a photo of a hat shape that is very similar, and it states:
"Advertisement for the 'Carbalosa, The Latest Craze in Spring and
Summer Hats' c. 1885. These hats resemble the conquistador
helmets of the Renaissance." Ms. Langley goes on to write:
"These popular gable
bonnets are extremely scarce today; they mirror the lines of the
conquistadors’ helmets as well as the ladies’s English gable hoods
worn during the Renaissance." So.. don't listen to me...
listen to the antique hat expert, Susan Langley! Now, for you
purists, this bonnet was re-lined and possibly re-decorated, but
whoever did it was equally an expert. I've seen some modern
redesigned hats that just make you want to scream, but this looks as
perfect as it should to the era and with the correct materials.
Excellent, near mint condition. Gorgeous decorative straw
edging, and VERY interesting "seam" at the sides of the bonnet!
Don't miss out on this one!!! NOTE: The etching photo is
from Susan Langley's book.
NEW
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$ 895.
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#5871 - c. 1890's Natural Straw Hat with Bird
Wings!
From the same collection as the hat above and from the same era...
and just like the one above, this hat was likely re-designed by an
expert using antique lace, ribbon, wings and flowers. If you
watch just about any Jane Austen movie, you will see a scene of a
woman spending time re-embellishing her hat. That's what they
did in the 19th Century. The basic straw hats were
"convertible". ;) Excellent condition and ready to wear
with your Victorian best! Or another lovely hat for your
collection to display. Will fit a normal sized head.
NEW
LISTING!
$ 675.
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#5971 - c. 1900's RARE
Large Blue and Black Cut Velvet and Black Lace Parasol! I
have a photo of this parasol opened next to my mannequin so you can
see just how large it is. I don't open my parasols all the
way, so it's even larger than this fully opened, but you get the
idea!!! So it trying to research this parasol, I type in "cut
velvet parasol" in Google and the ONLY listing that comes up is my
OWN....as this parasol comes from the same collector as the cut
velvet bustle gown I currently have up on the website. This
isn't an exact match but certainly it would look lovely together.
Very good condition with just a few minor defects... there is one
tear in the ecru silk lining (see photo), one very small threadbare
spot at the top of the parasol (see photo), and the silver handle
has some bangs (see photo). The shaft is black and "nobby",
likely wood?? 36.5" long.
NEW
LISTING! Also
Listed in the 1850-1920s Section. $ 865.
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#5872 - c. 1870's Dark Straw Toque Hat with Velvet
and Chenille Trim!
The "pork pie" shaped toque hat first became fashionable in the late
1860s, and then into the 1870's where they got slightly larger. From
the same collection as the fabulous straw hats above. This
toque hat was also likely re-designed a bit with antique flowers,
but the rest looks to be original... but then again the person who
re-designed the embellishments was so damn talented, it's hard to
know what is original to the hat. Check out the lovely straw
design!! Just think how good this would look on a mannequin
head without such lousy hair (poor Brigetta... she needs some
rogaine!). This is one of those hats that looks better in person.
You'll love it!
NEW
LISTING!
$ 585.
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#5929 - c. 1940's Hotel
Nacional Gift Shop, Havana CUBA Genuine Alligator Clutch
Purse with Small Handle and Original Leather Coin Purse!
No question this is a fantastic Genuine Alligator clutch purse, but
my favorite thing is the business card that was found inside! The
card is from the Hotel Nacional Gift Shop from Havana, Cuba with the
name of Sally Habif, Manager. Would love to know the full
story behind this piece, but you'll have to make up your own
scenario. Who knows, this purse could be the basis for the
next Great American Novel... depending how creative you get!
The purse itself is in near mint condition inside and out... with
the tiniest crush of the bottom corner... you probably wouldn't
notice it unless you are looking for it. Whip stitching around the
edge. Lovely shiny patina. No "icky" heads, just the
lovely design of the skin. Measures: 10" x 6" x 1" deep.
NOTE: the close up photos makes it look like there might be
wear to the skin, but trust me.... there isn't!
NEW
LISTING!
$ 495.
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#7435 - c. 1930's Made in
China Electric Blue Silk Satin Embroidered Fancy
Boudoir or Evening Peep Toe Slippers! Damn those 30s gals
were a lot smarter than we are today.... these are fancy enough to
have been worn under an evening gown, and yet they are SOOOOO
comfortable and soft... like walking on a cloud!!! And as
gorgeous as you can get. All trimmed in a thin silver leather.
There are even open circles with crosses at sides for a bit more
sexy peep. :) Sling back with buckles. Gotta love the "padoga"
like heels!! These were "made in China" when that was a good thing.
Excellent condition... hardly worn. Fit me great, so I'd call
them a size 7. Think Jean Harlow.
NEW
LISTING!
$ 365.
Approx. - SIZE 7 B
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#7426 - c. 1983 NORMA KAMALI
High Heeled Sneakers! I have ALWAYS wanted to own a
pair of these iconic Norma Kamali high heeled sneakers, and you know
what they say... "when it rains, it pours" and I had the opportunity
to purchase TWO pairs!! YEAH!! They are different styles
and colors, but I'm assuming both from the same year and collection.
Thanks to kickshawproductions.com, below is a photo of the cover of
Sports Style, August 1, 1983, and a photo of the sneaks in red and
white. So I can now date them exactly (I just LOVE
researching!). I hate to sell these, damn it, but it's my job!
As you can see, I couldn't resist trying them on though (yes, that
is MY foot... you should just photographing your own foot in a
shoe... it's not easy! :) Red Suede and black rubber, with the
original black laces. Labeled size 7.5B Excellent condition
with just the most minor wear. Patent Pending, Made in Taiwan
R.O.C. (that's Republic of China - for those of you who don't
know). Museum Quality! Any time these high heeled sneakers
come to the market, they sell like hotcakes. Don't miss your chance
to own what you've probably always wanted as well! :)
NEW
LISTING!
$ 465.
Approx. - SIZE 7 1/2 B
(check
measurements above)
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#7427 - c. 1983 NORMA KAMALI
High Heeled Sneakers! OK, so here's the second pair
of these Norma Kamali high heeled sneakers that I was damn lucky
enough to find recently! I really hadn't even known that there
was more than one style, but now I do! :) These
are more a pump shape, but still have the sneaker details.
They must have come in other colors as well, but I haven't fully
researched that yet, however I'm assuming these are both from the
same year and collection. Thanks to kickshawproductions.com,
below is a photo of the cover of Sports Style, August 1, 1983, and a
photo of the sneaks in red and white. So I can now date them
exactly (I just LOVE researching!). I hate to sell these, damn
it, but it's my job! As you can see, I couldn't resist trying
them on though (yes, that is MY foot... you should just
photographing your own foot in a shoe... it's not easy! :)
Navy Suede leather upper and off-white rubber, with the original
white laces. Labeled size 7B Excellent condition with just the
most minor wear and some glue residue at the toes (a shoe repair guy
could probably spruce that up, but I leave items are I find them for
historical sake. Patent Pending, Made in Taiwan R.O.C. (that's
Republic of China - for those of you who don't know).
Museum Quality! Any time these high heeled sneakers
come to the market, they sell like hotcakes. Don't miss your chance
to own what you've probably always wanted as well! :)
NEW
LISTING!
$ 465.
Approx. - SIZE 7B
(check
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#7437 - c. 1930's LAIRD
SCHOBER & CO Tapestry Persian Motif Heeled Pump Shoes!
LARGE SIZE! From the
Philadelphia firm of Laird Schober & Co. See the other
pair of 30s shoes I have from them (below)....my goodness, they
produced fantastic designs! These are quite special. The
material is like an extremely fine tapestry, in a Persian or Islamic
design with spired mosques... similar to what you might find on a
Persian prayer rug. The only problem with that is always
having to face mecca in these shoes! :) Classic 1930s shape pump
shoe with lovely undulated edge. Excellent condition! Please
note that most all vintage shoes are much stiffer than what we are
used to today. These are SOOOO 1930's Hollywood!!
NEW
LISTING!
$ 425.
Approx. - SIZE 10B
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#4634 - c. 1950's DeLISO
DEB, Adagio Custom Lasted Gold and Black Floral Lame Brocade
High Heeled Shoes from Fontius, Denver!
Doesn't get any prettier for a classic 1950's shoe! Bring on
the martinis!! You can call these "Mad Men" or "Pan Am" or
"Rat Pack". Whatever you want to call them, it's all about the
glamour of the era. Tight wiggle skirts, low
décolletage necklines, gloved
hands, red lipstick, coiffed hair, pearl necklaces, stockings, and
heels like this! Excellent vintage condition (needs new heel tips -
that's about $5 at your local shoe repair) and with many vintage
shoes, they are stiffer than you are used to. The white tag
you see in the shoe is the museum tag as these were deaccessioned,
so they have an inked number on the sole as well. These are
quite narrow. Pretty enough to use as a piece of artwork! :) NEW
LISTING!
Under $150, so final sale.
$ 85.
Approx. - SIZE 6 1/2AA
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#5248 - DATED May 22, 1942
Purple Suede Open Toe Pumps! When was the last time you
could actually date a pair of shoes because the date was stamped
inside?? I've always loved researching and the fashion
historian in me is thrilled to find these shoes. These shoes are
incredibly special. Great purple (the best!) suede with open
peep toes and stiff "bows" on front. Excellent condition..
just a bit of normal wear. NEW
LISTING!
$ 425.
Approx. - SIZE 7 1/2
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#5412 - c. 1950's PALIZZIO
New York Brown Alligator High Heel Pumps Shoes! I
don't know if these are actual alligator or embossed leather to
resemble alligator. I never learned the difference :( I
prefer the shoes and purses that write "Genuine Alligator" right on
them... then I know! These are very narrow... I tried them on
and realized I couldn't get my fat foot anywhere close to in them...
and tried to figure out the size inside.... finally I figured out
that the 74a meant 7aaaa! Also written inside is "Hand Lasted"
and what looks like "Cleo Last". I don't think that was the
name of the designers' girlfriend so it must mean something else.
Very good condition. New heel tips. Just need a bit of
gluing of the inner sole (if I get to the shoe repair guy, I will do
this, but if not, it will cost you probably $1.00... if not free if
you bat your eyelashes! :) Please note that most all vintage shoes
are much stiffer than what we are used to today. NEW
LISTING!
Under $150, so final sale.
$ 45
Approx. - SIZE 7AAAA
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#7380 - c. 1980's MARGARET
JERROLD Red Patent Leather Ferrari Formula One Racing Shoes
with Clear Windshield, Rhinestone Headlights and "Tires"!
NEVER WORN! I
sold another pair exactly the same about a year ago, and I've been
hoping to find another pair as these are just SOOOO cool!!!!
The photos are of the other pair, but the ones I have for sale are
exactly the same... ALSO never worn. The only difference is
the size. The photo shoes are size 7, and the ones currently
available are size 8.5M. Check out the details... especially
the clear windshield!! The "tires" are also part of the
design.. Can't you just hear them... "vroom, vroom....."
These will be the first pair of shoes your boyfriend/husband will
love. Note: Margaret Jerrold can run a bit small, so
probably best for a size 8 (USA) foot. Near Mint condition...
just a bit of scuff to sole - as if tried on in a store on
carpeting.
NEW
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345.
Approx. - SIZE 8 - 8.5M
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#7380 - c. 1950's/1960's
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux, Paris, New York Black Straw
Convertible "Mushroom" Hat! I have no idea how this was
original supposed to have been worn, so that makes it harder for me
to date. You can wear this down on the forehead, or up on top
of the head (perhaps with a tall 60's beehive). The hat will
squish down nearly flat, or expand to a bubble shape. So cool.
Excellent condition, and a Dior (can't go wrong with Dior!).
NEW
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$ 365.
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#7193 - RARE c. early 1920's
Mohair Flapper "Hair" Cloche with Rhinestone "Barrette"!
I've been selling on this website for 14 years now, and I've only
found 3 other 1920s "hair" cloches. Two metallics (one gold,
one silver) and one PINK! These are quite rare as that means I
only find one every 3.5 years! :) This is the first one I
found in a hair color and sort of hair texture... actually a
mohair!! Designed as the others with tight curls at back
and a "hair part" at the top. This one has the addition of a
large rhinestone "barrette" which is attached to the cloche!!!
Wow! These are usually quite large sized... why? you ask??
Because I believe they were for those gals with long Edwardian hair
who weren't ready, or brave enough, to cut off their long locks to
have the "new" short flapper bob cut. So, they used these
instead.... and all that hair had to be tucked into the piece, so..
they are large for the normal sized head. This one looks
like it was relined at some point in time, as the white gauzy
material inside isn't original... but hey.... not really a huge
deal, is it?? The rhinestone ornament has a few
rhinestones missing that can easily be replaced if you care.
I'll look to see if I have any replacement stones that fit. I can't
be sure I will, so ... For all your gals (and I know
there are many) who collect fantastic flapper headpieces.... don't
hesitate! Excellent condition (other than the rhinestones
missing and interior replacement). FYI, the last two
sold for $2,850 and $3,450., so this is a no-brainer!!
NEW
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$ 1,865.
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#5883 - c. late 1920's
Benjamin F. Miner, Boston Brocade with Gold Trim Shoes! Yup,
that's my foot! Think it's easy to photograph your own foot
wearing a shoe?? But I contort myself for you... so you can
see that these 1920s shoes are in a wearable size. I wear a
6.5/7, and I have a slightly wide foot. These are best
described as size 7A. I date them to late 1920s as the heel is
starting to look more like the shape of the 1930s, but the shoe is
certainly 20s styling. Love the deep gold leather trim, the
little cutout at the side and the design of the silk brocade.
Excellent condition shoe, though there is a "flesh" wound on one
sole (doesn't seem to affect the wear), and the bronze colored teeny
tiny rhinestones are just falling out of the buckle, so they will
need to be glued back in (I saved all I could though some will still
be missing... hardly seen other than close-up). Really nice
pair of 20s brocade shoes... getting harder to find in wearable
sizes!! NEW
LISTING!
$ 635.
Approx. - SIZE 7A
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SOLD |
#5136 - c. late 1960's
Le Gout du Jour, 12 Rue Cambon, Paris Black Silk Pleated
Evening Purse! So... Guess who else had a shop on Rue Cambon???
COCO CHANEL!!! Yup, she opened her first boutique in 1910 as a
hat maker at 21 rue Cambon...
and then moved to 31 rue Cambon by 1919. So who knows... Coco
might have strolled through this shop back in the day! I've
seen a few other purses with this label and all have been quite
fashionable. This is no exception. Black silk with a
great sheen fully pleated in a "Sybil Connelly" look. Love the
bottom of the purse where all the pleats come together! Short
double rope handle with just a little pull to open. Excellent
condition inside and out. Measures: 6" tall x 10" wide x 2"
deep. Wonderful gift!!
NEW
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$ 185.
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#5875 - RARE c. 1910-1920
Tatar Boot (aka
Chitek Boots or
Ichigi Boots) from Eastern Europe Embroidered Leather Boots! Museum
Quality! OK.... I confess, I had NO CLUE what year
to date these boots or how to describe them. Though finding tall embroidered leather boots with this type of heel
is RARE to say the least! I've seen a lot in my 47 years of
collecting (yes, I started when I was 10), but I don't recall ever
seeing anything like these. But thanks to an antique shoe
expert, these were identified as Tatar Boots, made in the Tatar
Region of Russia
(Kazan - is the capital of
Tatarstan). The boots were traditional Tatar footwear back at least
to the 16th Century (though I've also read back a thousand years),
but became very popular in Europe, mostly France, somewhere in the
early teens and 20s when "a la Russe" was in vogue.
The boots look like they
are beaded with tiny seed beads at first glance, but that is
stitched multicolored embroidery (see close-up photos) on
multicolored leather designs. Excellent condition with just
extreme minor wear on toes and back heels.... but the only real
issue is the fact they need a shoe
repairman to stitch or glue the top of one of the boots (see
photos)... as the plain upper 1/4 of one boot came apart as if it
were perforated from the embroidery. Still... these are SO
RARE that I have to call them Excellent (I give a little in
condition when items are this unique). Even the nails look old
- square in shape! Marked "40" at sole, so probably European. I'm told the previous
owner actually wore them, so they are a wearable size (probably size
6ish), but I wouldn't wear such remarkable museum quality boots if I
were you (though I'm not).
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$ 885.
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#5876 - c. 1870 Tan Taffeta Button
Boots! Likely Parisian! So sweet for display!
Exactly what you dreamed you could find! The classic-looking fine
Victorian evening boot with all the bells and whistles... scalloped
tops, scalloped button edging, bows on toes, elegant color and
fabric. The last pair I sold (almost exactly the same, had a
Parisian label! Here's the link to those:
http://www.antiquedress.com/item6140.htm)
These are in Excellent condition, though a few
issues... slight early signs of future silk splitting at the back,
and one upper bow is missing (the last pair had both upper bows
missing, so I didn't even know they were originally there!!).
Incredible condition for 140+ years old!). Unique inner corset-like
closure at foot top which ties (see photos) and then the boot
buttons over that! Never seen that before (except in the other
similar pair)! NEW
LISTING! Also Listed in the
1850-1920s Section. NOTE: last pair are now in a
Museum and sold for $100 more!
$ 585.
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#6511 - c. 1941 EVELYNVARON
Black Straw Doll's Hat with Bright Pink Feathers!
This hat has it all... the great doll's hat shape meant to be worn
down on the forehead (also called Toy Hat or Tilt Hat), of black
straw with small bow at top of crown covered with bright multi-toned
pink feathers around and inside the crown and finished with black
netting veil. Perfect to go from day to evening. Excellent condition
(shape is askew when off the head, but fine when worn). Holds
on with thin elastic strap usually worn under the hair at back.
NEW
LISTING!
$ 365.
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FROM THE ESTATE OF ANITA LOOS!
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#5200 - c. 1950's Original
Bergdorf Goodman Hat Owned and
Worn by ANITA LOOS! Thin
brown mottled and ivory
feathers on a brown felt base in a cloche or helmet shape especially
great for those "bad hair" days! I'm pretty sure I saw a photo of
Anita in this, or similar hat (I have another of hers of a similar
feather hat also from Bergdorf Goodman with striped gray feathers,
so she obviously liked this style). Very Good condition... not
excellent as the top spot of the crown where all the feather start
has slight wear. You could cover with a few extra feathers to make
nearly perfect again. Will fit a normal sized head. This hat is will come with the velvet covered hat
stand - as this was how it was originally found. If you
don't know who Anita Loos is, you should! Click on the
link below! NEW
LISTING! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos
$ 545.
SOLD
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#5210 - c. 1950's RARE
Original ROBERT DUDLEY
Hat Owned and
Worn by ANITA LOOS! OH....
MY.... GOD!!! I call this the "flying nun" hat... yes, I'm that
old... back to when Sally Fields was playing a teenager, not a
grandmother on TV. This is a rare Robert Dudley hat. From the
NY TIMES, obit on Nov.4, 1992: "Robert Dudley, was a New York
milliner whose hats for women were popular in the 1940's and 1950's.
Many of Mr. Dudley's designs are in the collection of the Fashion
Institute of Technology (FIT). His large clientele included many
theater and society figures and he designed hats for several films,
including "Rebecca." During the 1940's and 1950's he operated
the Chez Robert salon at Saks Fifth Avenue and his own shop, Robert
Dudley Originals, on the East Side of Manhattan". So, prior to
"the Mad Hatter: Bes-Ben in Chicago", there was Robert Dudley who,
along with the likes of Elsa Schiaparelli (influenced by Dali)
designed highly surreal hats. Schiaparelli had one shaped like a
high-heeled shoe while Dudley designed a set of war hats, which
included huge 3-D depictions of cannon, torpedo, periscope, and even
a hat depicting Hitler... complete with mustache (again, this was
1939 prior to the horrors of WWII). Anita Loos loved her hats,
and I bought her entire collection, which included some fantastical
pieces like this of blue velvet, sculpted into this stiff "flying"
hat. A rare piece indeed! And if you don't know who Anita Loos is, you should! Click on
this link...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos)
NEW LISTING!
$ 945.
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#5785 - c. 1950's Unsigned
TYROLEAN Lucite Purse of Faux
Translucent Tortoise Shell (Amber or Rootbeer) with Filigree
Overlay! Seems people call this color by a few
different words, so I've listed them all for Google searching... but
it's tortoise shell to me! :) Today's lesson:
Manufacturers of 1950's lucite purses are usually easily
identifiable because of their special details. Tyrolean of New
York handbags are known for their extensive use of decorative gold
tone (or brass tone) metal filigree in a floral design. All
are different, some with more filigree, some with less and the
striations have various designs. This purse has the filigree
all around the sides... including around on the bottom! The tortoise
lucite has diagonal striations on the sides and vertical striations
on the front and back, and has a typical high arch handle. Now
for the SPECIAL part of this particular purse... the purse lid is a
thick clear lucite of deeply beveled design of 20 squares and 5
rectangles! Nice! Oh, and yes, the clasp works perfectly. There are
a some surface scratches but nothing to detract from the beauty and
charm of this delightful purse (everyone says that.. don't you get
tired of reading it? But it's true). The lucite is in very
good condition with no clouding, no cracks, no warping or odors.
Measures: 7.5" wide x 4" deep and 3" tall. Lid is
another 1/2" thick. From a Scarsdale, New York estate.
The only thing wrong with this purse is that it's not yet yours! :)
NEW
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$ 345.
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#7195 - c. 1940's
EMME, Bonwit Teller Large Black Velvet
Breton Hat with Ties! Never Worn! Original Tags! SOOOOO
Soft! Whoo whoo!! I got a "thing" for large black hats!
I think I was reincarnated from Audrey Hepburn (yeah, me and
billions of other girls! :) so there's just something about them.
This one is particularly smashing worn in a jaunty style with the
bow tied at the side of your face, or straighter on the head with
the bow tied under your chin. As you like it (thanks Mr.
Shakespeare). Excellent, near mint condition as it was never
worn and has the original paper Bonwit Teller tag still attached.
Too bad the original price isn't still there. :( Anyway,
this hat is a very very very soft deep black velvet, but I've
lightened photos so you can see the shape and details (please
forgive the dust you see on the very light photos... I just
needed to lightly brush the velvet, and didn't before the photos.
MY BAD!! :( A hat you will love to own. It's so
soft to the touch, but not a floppy hat. Measures: 15" x
15" and nearly 4" high. Excellent, near mint condition (worth
repeating myself! :) This is an old Bonwit label, so that
dates it to prior to 1950s. This was an expensive hat when
new! NEW LISTING!
$ 545.
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#6963 - c. 1952
EISA (BALENCIAGA) Black Velvet Hat with
Feather Plume! Museum Deaccession! If you don't
know... Eisa was the name of the couture boutiques opened by
Cristobal Balenciaga in Spain (Eisa was the name of his mother).
This hat came from a museum and still has the museum tag hanging
with the date of 1952... so I'll believe them. Wonderful black
velvet pillbox type hat with front bow and fancy black feather
plume. Excellent condition, though the interior lining
just needs to be tacked back into place (I'll do it if you want me
to, but I just don't sew all that well, so you might prefer to get
it done by a professional .... should take them 5 minutes). Should
be marked higher, but I lucked out getting this hat, so lucky you!
:) NEW LISTING!
$ 435.
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#7233 - c. 1950's
Saks Fifth Avenue Black
Velvet Large Hat with Grosgrain Trim!
I could be wrong (though I hate to admit I ever am!), but I believe
that this Saks Fifth Avenue label with the "scissors" design was
used on "Made to Order" hats at Saks. I sure wish it was easier to
research all my questions, but meanwhile, consider this 88% true.
Anyway, it's the exterior that you should be thinking about.
Lovely black velvet wide brimmed wire edged brimmed hat (not very
floppy) with top stitching in rows around wide brim. Black
grosgrain ribbon surrounds the high, but soft floppy crown, and also
edges the brim. Measures: 15" x 16" with nearly 4.5"
brim! Excellent condition.
NEW LISTING!
$ 285.
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#5478 - c. 1880's P. Koch
Modes, Hildesheim, GERMANY Labeled Eggplant and Deep Bottle
Green Silk Velvet Bonnet with Green Grosgrain Ribbon with Ivory
Velvet Trim! Love the label on this bonnet! I just
know there are some of you out there with 1880s gowns who have been
searching for years to find just the right bonnet to complete your
outfit! Hopefully this is what you've been waiting for. Meant
to be worn on the back of the head as you see and giving some height
at the front. I'm told the ribbons should tie directly under
the chin, but I tied it a bit off center as I like it better... and
if I lived back then I might have singlehandedly changed the style!!
:) Well, I like to think so anyway. I probably would have just
been a lowly miller's daughter (as that was my maiden name and I
have some German/Polish genes), so I doubt I would have been a
fashion maven. The bonnet is in very good condition with wear
at the very edges and folds of the velvets, a bit of age on the
ivory velvet and wear on the ties. But still a nice look!
NEW LISTING!
$ 385.
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#6857 - c. 1940's Berger's,
Buffalo, New York Raspberry Felt Doll's ("Tilt") Hat with
Huge Bird Feather Wings and Netting! With Original Hat Box!
One of my faves! I don't think this hat was ever worn.
It's in pristine condition and the green net "streamers" down the
back aren't fully opened (I pulled them open just a tad for the
photo), but looks like they might have when new... scrunched up.
The color is a soft red or soft raspberry felt with pretty little
bow at front. Large bird wings look like the bird crash landed
into the hat! :) All covered with the green netting. As
you will see in the other photos, the back has a "tongue" to hold on
the back of the head along with a black band to hide under the hair
(unless you have plastic molded hair like my mannequin! I need to
name her, so I'm thinkin' Paulette. What do you think? Just
the first name that popped into my head when looking at her.)
Anyway... There is another very interesting thing that comes with
this hat (if you want it). The hat came in the original hat
black and pink hatbox with the Berger's name on top (L. L. Berger
was a high-end Buffalo Department store founded in 1905 and closed
in 1991). Now here comes the historic, but very touchy thing to
mention. There is a handwritten name of LEVY on the hatbox top
(which is fascinating to me, as that was my Jewish Grandparent's
last name!), but then also is written "Germany" with a symbol under.
I will not write the name of the symbol, and I have no idea why it's
on the box, but it is. Note: FYI, this symbol was originally
used by the Indians and Pennsylvania Dutch as a good luck symbol...
often facing left rather than right... which this is! But the
fact that this is a 1940s hat leads one to question the symbol and
the Jewish name on the hatbox. I'd love to know the history...
just for the sake of history. I always say, "If we whitewash
history, we learn nothing". Anyway, it's the hat you are
buying, and you can decide if you want the hatbox with it.
NEW LISTING!
$ 785.
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#5216
- c. 1940's ROBERT DUDLEY, Creator of Hats,
New York Lavender Felt Molded Hat Trimmed in Burgundy
Grosgrain Ribbon and Bow! Owned and Worn by ANITA LOOS!
Very little is written about Robert Dudley, but there should be more
well known.... and certainly renowned! From his obit,
Robert Dudley was a New York milliner whose hats for women were
popular in the 1940's and 1950's. He passed away in 1992 at 87 years
old. Born in Rochester, he studied at the Eastman School of Music
there and had come to New York City intent on a career in the
theater. He decided instead on a career in millinery after he used
an old felt hat to create a new one for a friend. His large
clientele included many theater and society figures and he designed
hats for several films, including "Rebecca." During the 1940's
and 1950's he operated the Chez Robert salon at Saks Fifth Avenue
and his own shop, Robert Dudley Originals, on the East Side of
Manhattan. Many of Mr. Dudley's designs are in the collection of the
Fashion Institute of Technology. "He was very creative, and designed
hats to go with different costumes." Some 1940s ads show quite
whimsical hats designed by Dudley...sometimes just for show. This is
one of his early fantastic hats for definite wear! What a wonderful
shape. I show from all the different angles so you can see. It's a
cloche look from one side, and a different look from other sides.
Excellent condition. I believe this is one of his early labels...
different from the others I have. This hat was owned by Anita
Loos. If you don't know who Anita Loos is, you should!
Click on the link below! NEW
LISTING!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos $ 865.
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#5241
- c. 1940's BALENCIAGA, 10 Avenue George V,
Paris Black Satin Twist Toque Hat! Owned and Worn by ANITA LOOS! Anita
Loos had a collection of hats.... and I bought them all! She
obviously had enough money to buy the best of the best... with quite
a few Balenciaga hats. She never bought the plain hats, but rather
fun styles and shapes. I've been blabbing too much lately in the
descriptions, so I will let the hat speak for itself. Do you
speak "hat"? :) She's saying that the twist of this hat
is stiff... just meant to look as though it's a soft twisted towel!
Quite unique and whimsical while being high-fashion at the same
time!! J'adore it! Excellent condition. If
you don't know who Anita Loos is, you should! Click on
the link below! NEW
LISTING!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos $ 875.
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#5214
- c. 1950's ROBERT DUDLEY, New York
Pumpkin Velvet Open Crown Hat with Black Feathered Brim! Owned and Worn by ANITA LOOS!
All the information I have on Robert Dudley is written above with
the other Robert Dudley hat from this same collection. So go
up this page a bit and read about him. OK... are you back now?
So now we come to this very large sort of pumpkin colored velvet hat
with open crown filled with black stiff netting, and then tons of
black curly feathers sitting all around the wide stiff brim of the
hat. Looks lovely on! Excellent condition with just a
couple of the feathers at the back that just need to be trained back
to formation (a drill sergeant should do the trick! :)
Otherwise great. Rare to find any Dudley hats... and larger
hats are harder to find as they were always harder to store over all
the years. Relatives would just discard instead. Sad,
but true! However... lucky me, this hat only had a two
previous owners.... Anita Loos and the gentleman who was given
her hat collection on her death.... oh, and then me... and then YOU!
If you don't know who Anita Loos is, you should! Click
on the link below! NEW
LISTING!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos $ 785.
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#5239
- c. 1950's BALENCIAGA, 10 Avenue George V,
Paris Tiny Mini Pillbox Hat of Black Velvet! Owned and Worn by ANITA LOOS! Anita
Loos had a collection of hats.... and I bought them all! She
seemed to have a fascination for these teeny, tiny hats.... so small
that some of them look like either doll's hats, or samples of
full-sized hats, but they were just worn as fascinators are worn
today... as a little accent on the hair! Also, Ms. Loos had
quite a few high-end and originally quite expensive Balenciaga hats.
This one is a black velvet mini pillbox hat with "velvet curly
noodles" on top (come on, what else am I going to call this??).
Measures a very small 5" x 4.5" x 2" high. Held on with
two haircombs attached. Excellent condition. Oh, and if
you don't know Anita Loos is, you should! Click on the
link below!
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LISTING!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos $ 565.
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#6465 - c. 1893 Mme. Howard,
6 Beacon Street off Charles Street, Boston Purple Velvet
Bonnet Ostrich Tips and Steel Cut Beads! Purple.
Purple Velvet. Purple Velvet with Purple Ostrich Feathers.
Purple Velvet with Purple Ostrich Feathers and Lighter Purple Velvet
Ribbons. Purple Velvet with Purple Ostrich Feathers and Lighter
Purple Velvet Ribbons and Steel Cut Ornaments. Purple Velvet with
Purple Ostrich Feathers and Lighter Purple Velvet Ribbons and Steel
Cut Ornaments and Purple Velvet Ties in Excellent condition.
Fantastic Bonnet!! This will look a lot better on someone with
more hair than poor Brigitta (my mannequin head), but I am just a
total sucker for purple... perhaps it's my royal background.
You know... the royal background from my previous life. One of
the best Victorian bonnets I've had!
NEW LISTING! $ 895.
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#7334 - c. 1980's ZALO, Made in Spain
"Recycle", "Save the Whales", "Save the Rainforest", "Stop
Pollution" Leather and Suede Boots! Never Worn! Gotta
love these!!! Sadly, nothing seems to have changed in 20-30 years.
We are still dealing with all the same issues. Will we
ever learn?? Well, you can do your part by wearing recycled
"green" vintage!If you've been watching my website for awhile, you
will know that I just LOVE wacky or novelty shoes! So these
can be worn, or great for your shoe collection! Utterly
fantastic. I actually sold the shoe version of these boots
(though they were black velveteen rather than leather and suede).
Black leather with various colors of suede and metallic leather
depicting waves, whales, trees, fire, smoke, mountains, and recycle
image. In addition are the words emblazoned all over. These are in mint condition, never worn
(though they have a green marker at the bottom and left over
sticker)! Tiny heels as you might find on riding boots. Leather
sole. Labeled size 6M. NEW Zalo shoes cost $185-$200... but
those new shoes are just sooo boring compared to these! NEW LISTING!
$ 465.
Approx. - SIZE 5.5 M (as these
usually run a bit smaller than size)
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#7341 - c. 1980's ZALO, Made in Spain
Parrot Shoes! Never Worn!If you've been watching my website
for awhile, you will know that I just LOVE wacky or novelty shoes! These
would be great for your next tropical vacation! And just as fabulous
for your shoe collection! OR certainly fabulous for those of you
with parrot pets!! Turquoise blue leather embellished with
multicolored leather parrots on branches... I can just hear them
squawking! These are in mint condition, never worn! Even come
with the original box! Love the golden interior. Short heels. Leather
sole. Labeled size 7M. NEW Zalo shoes cost $185-$200... but
those new shoes are just sooo boring compared to these! NEW LISTING!
$ 265.
Approx. - SIZE 6.5 M (as these
usually run a bit smaller than size)
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#7350 -
c. 1980's
RAMON TENZA, Made in Spain
Life Preservers Shoes! Ahoy there matey! Just what
you've always wanted but never knew you did! The perfect
boating shoes... navy leather with life preservers on the toes, and
.... ta da... life preservers for the heels! And then just
because, the inner soles are striped, so they look equally good when
sitting in your closet, or on display. Ramon Tenza made some
remarkable whimsical or novelty shoes in the 1980s... so I'm always
on the lookout for them. These were a great find. In
Very good to Excellent condition with just minor scuff marks near
the back, and slight dirt on heels. They look to have only been worn
as store display shoes. Marked size 6, but they usually run a bit
small, so probably best for 5.5. Once you have these... all you'll
need then is a yacht! NEW LISTING!
$ 265.
Approx. - SIZE 5.5 M (as these
usually run a bit smaller than size)
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#5498 -
c. 1950's
Saks Fifth Avenue Daisy Hat with Veil!
Oh come on... if this doesn't make you smile, I don't know what
will. This sweet daisy hat was found in a collection with six
Bes-Ben hats, so you know it came from a socialite with a great
sense of humor and aplomb. Excellent condition. From
Saks Fifth Avenue, so you know it wasn't inexpensive at the time.
Held on to the head with small combs on either side. You can
wear tilted or straight on, more toward the front, or farther back
on the head... whatever looks best on you. You know hats, or
"fascinators" are making a comeback thanks to Kate Middleton... so
have fun!!! Go with Daisies!! :) .NEW LISTING!
$ 185.
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#7216 - c. 1920's
BLOSSOM HATS, Paris / New York
Cord and Raffia Cloche Hat! Sold at
MacDougall-Southwick Co., Seattle!
Cool cloche! Has the look of a fancy
helmet... and uses grosgrain ribbon in a quite interesting design!
Here's a little history lesson.... grosgrain ribbon wasn't used
around the inside of most hats until the 1930s. Love the design of
two colored cords coiled around all sides but leaving the crown for
multicolored straw raffia! Excellent condition, fully lined.
Only the most minor tiny spots (see photo). Fits most regular
head sizes of 22". NEW LISTING!
$ 425.
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#7289 - RARE c.
1996 MARGARET JERROLD,
Made in Spain Republican Shoes! If you've been
watching my website for awhile, you will know that I just LOVE wacky
shoes! And since it seems we are never out of political arena
anymore... these shoes are perfect for those of you who want to
dress for the next major election, or are planning a museum display
of political campaign memorabilia in 2012. These very lightest pearlized gray
leather shoes have leather embellishments of large gray leather
elephants tossing their hats "into the ring", with the obligatory
stars and stripes at the back for the 96 election. These are in near
mint condition, never worn! The Republican
candidates in 1996 were Bob Dole and Jack Kemp... obviously
that was not the year for the Republicans. Political collectibles
(for you googlers). Wonder what the Spaniards were thinking when
they got the order to make these for the crazy Americans! :) Leather
sole. Labeled size 9M. NEW LISTING!
$ 285.
Approx. - SIZE 8W-8.5M (as these
usually run a bit smaller than size)
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AUTHENTIC -"UGLY
BETTY"
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#7278 - c. 2009 Screen Worn "Lolita"
MOSCHINO Heart Shaped Sunglasses
worn by Amanda Tanen as Becki Newton in Season 4's "The
Bahamas Triangle" Episode of ABC-TV's
UGLY BETTY!
Impossible to find! In researching this
item, I found that they were originally worn during the Spring
2006 Moschino Runway show, and then were manufactured as a
"special limited edition" by Moschino and sold in the fabulous
heart-shaped red patent leather case (which can be used as a
small purse). I soon realized that this is one hot item and sold
out very quickly! One of the reasons may be because the
ever trendy Madonna chose these heart-shaped glasses for her
Sticky and Sweet concert tour, worn during her She's Not Me
song... she then throws into the crowd at the end of the song.
You can watch all this on YouTube! SO... if you've been one of
those gals hunting everywhere for glasses, especially in
white... look no further! A great gift for a Madonna or
Ugly Betty fan! An investment piece! Guaranteed Original! Near
Mint condition!
NEW LISTING!
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Listed in the Memorabilia Category.
$ 685.
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#5414 - c. 1940's
ARTBERN HATS by FRANK PALMA
Wild Wearable Bird's Heads and Tail Circle
Pheasant Feather Hat! I'd say that this is the most
incredible hat I've ever seen (except for a few outrageous Bes
Ben's), but I sold another from the SAME collection a while back
(see
http://antiquedress.com/item3049.htm)! This one is
even more dramatic! A total conversation piece! PLEASE look at
all the photos... I couldn't figure out which one best showed
the hat. You really need to see it from all angles.
It's...YUP... it's two baby birds with red beaks sitting at back
of this pheasant feathered head-wrapped hat with the huge tail
at back!!!! (FYI, for the PETA people... these are not real
birds... just were made to look like ones!) The other hat
I sold was one of my personal favorites from my personal
collection, and now I have another equally (if not more)
extraordinary. This will be just as hard to let go. :( I
have no idea who Frank Palma was, but he was certainly an
inventive milliner, and deserves recognition. I figure it's my
job to show off his work! Excellent condition. Stays on the
head with the black back "tongue" at back along with a thin
black elastic (usually worn under the hair). This hat also
has some black netting at mid center and at the back. If
the netting isn't 100% perfect, it's damn close.
NEW LISTING!
$ 875.
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#5195 - c. 1940's
Black Felt Hat with Great 3-D Flowers! Check out
the photos of this hat on the mannequin head so you can see how
it will fit. I couldn't get it on my normal mannequin girl
as she has molded hair, so it didn't fit her. Believe me,
she wasn't happy about me using the other head! She raised
a tantrum. Geez..... :) Anyway, great simple
but unique molded felt hat worn at the back of the head.
The 3-D flowers look terrific on top and it fits like a skull
cap at the back. Think Veronica Lake hair (look her
up if you don't know her... top 1940s actress). Excellent
condition with small black netting at back (some minor wear in
netting - not a problem in the least).
NEW LISTING!
$ 185.
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#5186 - Vintage
Embroidered Shawl! The perfect size for you smaller
gals who can't use those normal gigantic shawls that just overwhelm
us (yes, me as well at 5'2"). This shawl measures: 34" x
38" with additional 4" fringe all around. This size
is best for a "dash" on your outfit rather than a "wrap".
I'd say this is in Excellent condition... and it is, unless you
hold it up to the light (and when are you gonna do that??).
But when you do, there seems to be a stripe on the black
ground... perhaps a dye issue, or how this piece was meant to be
from the way it was produced? I don't know. I just
like to tell you everything! I took a photo for you to see
(last photo) seen in the light. Oh, this is also a great
piece for home decoration to drape on your baby grand piano or
sofa or table or bed or ......
NEW LISTING!
$ 265.
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#7235 - c. 2010's
LA FENICE, VENEZIA, Italian Footwear
"Sample Not for Resale"
Periwinkle Leather Platform Slingback Shoes! God I hope
I'm not going to be arrested for selling these shoes! I can't
even tell you much about them but La Fenice, Venezia website
states they are "elegant, inspired fashion footwear with stylish
European design, ultimate comfort and quality craftsmanship". I
have to agree! Gorgeous, unique periwinkle color! Highest
quality! Even the interior is lovely. Not labeled as
to size, but they pretty much fit my size 6.5/7 foot. MINT
condition, as they were never worn and still have much of the
sticker under. The "Sample Not for Resale" is stamped
inside the pinked (as in pinking shears, not a color) slingback.
So pretty I just want to display them! So if you have one
of "those" closets.... buy them as artwork, and please don't
call the cops on me! :) I bought them from someone else, so I
guess we will have to go to jail together..... with Lindsey
Lohan? These have to sell for at least $700.
NEW LISTING!
$ 375.
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#5366 - c. 1940's/1950's
TREBOR ORIGINAL Black Satin Hat With Ribbons of Bows!
I wish I could give you more exact dates on these two hats, but I'm
just not taking the time to research. :( Not enough hours in
the day. Please forgive me! Also this hat sits on
top of the hair, but sadly my mannequin head has plastic molded
hair, so it's not sitting quite as nicely as it will sit on your
head... but my goodness... look at the fabulous back of this hat!
Three black satin ribbons dangling down the back ending in bows.
A few bows on top as well. Excellent condition, but out of shape
when lying down... fine once it's on the head. Has two hair combs
attached to hold on to the head. Came from the same estate as the
hat below. A quite well-heeled gorgeous woman!
NEW LISTING!
$ 185.
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#5251 - c. 1940's
CREATIONS BY HENRI Taupe Suede Beaded, Ankle
Strap, Platform, Peep Toe, Cutwork, High Heel Shoes! From the
Estate of ANITA LOOS! WOW... enough adjectives for you!
If you don't know who Anita Loos is, please just Google search
her... you will be impressed! She wrote (among other things)
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"... one of Marilyn Monroe's most famous
movie roles. Ms. Loos had a great collection of hats, which I just
purchased, and along with that hat collection came a number of pairs
of her shoes from the 1930s-1940s. These shoes have it all!
High platform, white mini beading, peep toe, ankle strap, cutwork,
and ultra high heels! What more could you want? Oh, I
know... for them to be in a larger size. Sorry. All Ms.
Loos' shoes are a small size 4.5 - 5, so they are for display, or as
memorabilia piece from one of the most prolific female Hollywood
writers! Or if you are one of those lucky girls with a size 4.5
foot...... NEW
LISTING!
$ 465.
Approx. - SIZE 4.5 |
AUTHENTIC -
VANESSA
WILLIAMS
Worn by Vanessa on "UGLY BETTY"!
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#7243 - c. 2010's MARNI
Platform Sandals Worn by VANESSA
WILLIAMS on "UGLY BETTY"!
I have to confess I'm using the photos I got from ABC television who
is selling all the Ugly Betty pieces. The reason? Well,
these shoes arrived to me sealed and I really preferred to sell
these to you with that seal sealed. That way you can decide if you
are buying them as a memorabilia piece, or if you just (like me)
LOVE these shoes, then you can open that seal yourself!
These screen worn shoes were worn by Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa
Williams) during Season Four in the episode entitled "The Butterfly
Effect, Part 2". If you don't know, Marni sandals sell for
$400 ish, and their shoes can go up to $1,000! These shoes
look to be in near mint condition with the addition of nonskids
attached to the bottom so Vanessa didn't end up on her can.
Size Euro 40, US Size 9. Leather uppers of brown, black, pink,
gray. Squared toes.
NEW LISTING!
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Listed in the Hats, etc. Category.
$ 245.
Approx. - SIZE 9
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#7025 - c. 1960's "Go-Go Boots"! Red,
White and Blue Mod or Mondrian Color Block Booties!! Metal
Zipper Back! Never Worn!! There aren't enough exclamation
points for these rare and fabulous original Go-Go boots!!
Amazingly I had another pair of these in the past, and was so happy
to find another years later! Perhaps it's just takes me back to my
young teen years centered around "16 Magazine", "Shindig" and
"Hullabaloo"! The same boots (though they have a
label in them) are photographed on page 590 of the fabulous book
"The collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute
FASHION, a History from the 18th to the 20th Century".
These are the Holy Grail of Go-Go Boots! If only I had the original
1967 YSL Mondrian dress to go with them! Yeah, right. This
pair is extremely rare in
that they were never worn!! Measures: 1" heel, 10" tall
overall. I hate to even give you the size as I don't want anyone
wearing these. They need to be preserved as is. I know it's
none of my business once my items sell, but I'm a historian at
heart. The condition is near mint... just slightly "tacky",
and the way-deep inside inner sole is curled (just needs
re-gluing).... but no cracking or any other issues... at all! White
faux leather (all materials manmade as labeled - combination last -
whatever that means!) Heavy metal zippers at back, and very short
heels. There is no label at all on these... but guaranteed
1960's!
$ 1,495.
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#7143 - c. 1975
RARE
FAMOLARE Roller Skates, Made in Italy!
Patent Pending! With the Iconic Bicycle Label!
One of Famolare's first shoes, a molded clog,
won a Coty Award in 1973! But
let's start with the history lesson as to why
these roller skates are museum worthy!
Info thanks to website: japanesegeta.com:
Joseph P. Famolare was born into a third
generation shoe making family in 1932, and
founded his own company, Famolare, Inc., in
1969. In the 1970’s Famolare produced a line of
shoes called Wooden
Things by Famolare.
The Wooden Things line included platform clogs
and boots based on an all wood shoe similar to
European sabots, and other styles with geta-like
soles. Variations included various color tops,
wood and colored plastic bottoms, and a pair of
roller skates (that would be these!), patent #3,901,521.
Sadly there is very little information online,
but the patent designs are available for viewing
at the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office’s web
site (uspto.gov).
Vintage Famolare shoes are on permanent display
at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington,
DC, and in the permanent collections of the
Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and the
Cincinnati Museum of Art. These roller
skates sold for $75 - $100 back in the 1970's.
So the photos will describe the skates better
than my description, but there have a red
painted wooden base with plastic wheels and
slick yellow vinyl top with metal buckles and
hardware. The only other pairs I've seen
were all red. These are uber rare!!
Minor wear to the red enamel paint on the wooden
sole, and extreme minor color imperfections on
the vinyl, but in near new, Excellent
condition.... hardly used!! Labeled size 8
(Women's). Measures: 9 3/4" long x 3 3/4"
wide. $ 695.
Approx. - SIZE
8 B
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#7024 - c. 1970's
RAINBOW, Made in Thailand Barkcloth Platform Sandals!
Never Worn! Oh My! You
should see me try to walk in these! I know many younger women
out there actually do, but at 56, my probable osteoporosis makes
this quite unwise! But I look damn cool in the photo!
Yes, that's my 6.5 size, slightly wide foot (you try taking your own
photo of your foot.... not easy!) with my extremely high instep...
so as you can see these straps surprisingly fit easily over that
instep (most shoes don't!). I'd call these a size 7, or even perhaps
a size 7.5. LOVE the 1940s looking Hawaiian Tiki barkcloth
covering these everywhere.
Deep jade green, burgundy, dark gold hibiscus and tribal
symbols against a neutral ivory ground. KILLER!
Criss-cross style
strap with additional ankle strap.
Sexy peeptoes - 2 1/4" platform in front makes the
towering 6" heel! Labeled size 7.
Approximately 9 3/4" measured along insole with a flexible
measuring tape, 3" across widest part of sole. A little storage
dust on BOTTOM of shoes, and the every so slight fray on the
strap (from trying on) and one intersection of straps (see photo).
These are a lot prettier and sexier than
most 1970s SuperFly shoes!!!
$ 425.
Approx. - SIZE
7, perhaps 7.5 B/W
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FROM THE ESTATE OF ANITA LOOS!
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#5199 - c. 1950's Original
Bergdorf Goodman Hat Owned and
Worn by ANITA LOOS! Gray and ivory
feathers on a gray felt base. in a cloche or helmet shape especially
great for those "bad hair" days! I'm pretty sure I saw a photo of
Anita in this, or similar hat (I have another of hers of a similar
feather hat also from Bergdorf Goodman with striped brown feathers,
so she obviously liked this style). Very Good condition... not
excellent as the top spot of the crown where all the feather start
has browned. You could cover with a few extra feathers to make
nearly perfect again. This hat is covered in a silver hair net to
keep the feathers in place and will come with the velvet covered hat
stand as you see - as this was how it was originally found. If you
don't know who Anita Loos is, you should! Click on the
link below! NEW
LISTING!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos
$ 545.
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#5242
- c. 1940's Original NAT FRANK, New York
Creation Hat
Owned and Worn by ANITA LOOS!
One of my favorites! RARE color in a nearly neon green with a fairly
stiffened purple grosgrain ribbon and bows. Worn as a "doll or
tilt" hat as it has the thin elastic band to hold on the head.
Elastic still has a bit of stretch to it. Looks like this was
hardly worn! Excellent, near mint condition. The
material is hard to describe... almost like a canvas. LOVE the
shape, and the double-layered brim. If you don't know who
Anita Loos is, you should! Click on the link below! NEW
LISTING!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos $ 765.
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#5246 - c. 1940's Hat Owned and
Worn by ANITA LOOS! No label
on this sweet "Dolls" or "Tilt Top" hat of a bone colored felt
covered with seafoam green and light brown graduated feathers on a
chocolate brown netting. Lovely shape. Excellent condition.
If you don't know who Anita Loos is, you should! Click
on the link below! NEW
LISTING!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos $ 865.
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#5207
- Original CHRISTIAN
DIOR Off-White Linen Hat! Owned and
Worn by ANITA LOOS! Like a piece of
sculpture! This is what Beatrice SHOULD have worn to Prince
William and Princess Kate's wedding! Worthy of it's own glass case!! Simple
elegance as you might expect from Christian Dior. Off-white
linen which sits on top of the head with the stiffened loops to
create a "bow". Excellent condition. If you
don't know who Anita Loos is, you should! Click on the
link below! NEW
LISTING!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos
$ 1,265.
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#5243
- c. 1940's Hat Owned and Worn by ANITA LOOS!
No label on this rose "topper" (one of my favorites! Like
wearing a rose garden bouquet on your head! :) As you can see
graduated coral-ish pinks (darker in color than it appears in this
photo) on a black felt base with "o" ring back to keep it on the
head. Excellent condition. If you don't know who Anita Loos
is, you should! Click on the link below! NEW
LISTING!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos $ 685.
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#5201
- c. 1940's Gray Silk Nubby Jersey Turban Hat with Snood Back Owned and Worn by ANITA LOOS!
No label except for a tiny one that reads "adjustable head size"
inside. An elephant gray color nubby silk jersey draped over a
high wired frame and rounded shorter crown, and gathered at low
snood back. Decorated with a few simple gold flower sequins.
Excellent condition with just a minor "smushing" and
perhaps one of the "daisy" sequins missing?? Hard to tell for
sure.. or it could just be a pick in the jersey. Really 99%
perfect. I ADORE these high
turbans... and quite hard to find... and then the fact that it comes
from Anita Loos? Well.... doesn't get much better. Can
you just imagine where Anita might have worn this.... and in front
of who? If you don't know who she is, you should! Click
on the link below! NEW
LISTING!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos $ 935.
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#5204
- Original GEORG BEIGEL,
Paris
Hat Owned and Worn by ANITA
LOOS! I have one other Georg Beigel hat from a museum
collection which is dated by the expert at 1943. Not
sure the exact date of this hat but it's certainly the 40's.
How fabulous!! Black faux bird at front with extremely long
feathers to surround the face or head or whatever depending how you
wear it. If you don't know who Anita Loos is, you should!
Click on the link below! NEW
LISTING!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Loos $ 845.
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#3936
- c. 1930's New York Creation Black Felt Cutwork Hat! I've
said it before and I'll say it again, the best hats
are those that quickly evoke the era with it's
special shape. Well, baby, how's this beauty??
Amazing shape, slightly conical, with pierced cutwork
brim all in black felt. There might be
ever-so-slightly creases in the brim... on purpose to create that
"edgy" look. Black grosgrain
bow at back. Really Excellent. A gotta have. 22"
label and that is correct. Katherine Hepburn would
have loved this hat! Most recently worn on stage in a
production of "The Women" (worn by the character of "Sylvia" -
played by Rosalind Russell in the 1939 movie).
$
285.
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#5679 - c. 1900-1905
Mon JULIA, Madme Tore Succr, 7 Boulevard Les
Capucines, et 30 Rue du 4 Septembre, PARIS Hat! This
hat did NOT come from the museum collection, though it might have!
Certainly this is one of the better hats I've had from this "Gibson
Girl" era. Meant to be worn high on the hair (which would have been
gathered up in a "Gibson Girl" hairdo. A gorgeous ivory silk satin,
velvet, lace, chiffon, two-tone gold and ivory braided chenille, and
goldtone braid trim with pearl and chiffon ornament.
There is so much going on on this hat, it's hard to write it all
out, so I will let the photos speak for me. It's in excellent
condition and will be a highlight in your hat collection! As you
know, Parisian labeled hats are definitely collectible! NOTE: if you
are interested in the display lady... she is styrofoam face with a
masterful shaping of tissue paper to create a Gibson Girl style.
The gentleman who created these tissue-paper coiffures for museum
display is willing to re-create this for you for $100. There
are many other eras for these mannequin hairdos, so let me know what
you might be interested in! Click on the photo at left to see
more detailed photos for the hat, as well as a few of the mannequin
head examples! $ 1,245. |
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#5678 - c. 1916/1917
JAMES McCREERY & Co. Fifth Avenue / 34th
Street, New York Fantastic Tall Black Straw
Hat with Feather and Black Silk Satin Trim! Oh my!!!
I have to say (though I hate to show my ignorance) that at first
look, I thought this hat was worn the other way around (as I
know this era had the most wild hats!), but this is wild
enough.. and I believe this is the correct way to wear it.
These are quite hard to find in great condition due to the size
(height) as they were hard to store over all the years.
This one is in remarkable condition... nearly like new!
Black stiff straw with brim at front... and then turned up to
incredible heights at back! Trimmed with original black curved
feathers at front and with a black silk ribbon with bow at
front. James McCreery & Co. was founded in 1869 in NY and
in Dec 1912 it was announced that the huge dry goods store
(department store) would build a 5th Avenue entrance to the
shop. The exact location was the entire block between 34th and
35th street on the west side - so right next door to the Empire
State Building built in 1931 - and previously next to the old
Waldorf Astoria Hotel !!! The store closed in 1954. The
hat measures 6" high straw at back to a towering 10" high with
the feathers! Measures 22" around interior, but seems to
fit a bit larger. I'm a normal 22" head, and I have a bit
of extra room in this hat. $ 765.
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#5706 - c. 1970's
GUCCI Floral Canvas and White Leather Shoulder Bag!
Vintage Gucci Bag. Vintage Gucci Purse.
Yeah, I have to say those two things so someone searching for
this will find it. I'm Google friendly! :) This is
absolutely guaranteed to be original and authentic as it came to
me from the same estate as lots of my other great expensive
pieces, like the Sable jackets (yes, she was so wealthy she had
more than one sable!!) and the beaded Balenciaga gown (just to
mention a few!). So... I don't think she was the kind of
woman to pick up a Gucci purse at a flea market, eh?
Anyway... so all that being said, this is a very popular design
still used today, but this is vintage. As I read "one of
the most loved Gucci icons, the Flora design is printed on many
Gucci products. The legend of this print goes back to 1966 when
Princess Grace of Monaco (Grace Kelly, you know) asked for a
Gucci scarf, none were found that were perfect for her, so Gucci
commissioned the prestigious illustrator Vittorio Accornero
design a scarf for Princess Grace... and this was that floral
design! So, when you wear this bag, you are part of the
legend of Grace Kelly. This has the "GG" monogram embossed above
the print. Note: small Gucci Floral Bags sell for $1,900 new!!
Granted this isn't new... there are some minor issues that
frankly are great for you because they make it affordable for
you to actually have the purse you want! The interior
leather is cracked (upper 1/3, and better as you go down.. but
who's gonna see it to care?). There is a crack on one
portion of the white strap, and a teeny one at top
zipper, and just the tiniest spot on the floral canvas (see
photos). Otherwise the white leather is damn clean! So...
would you rather spend $1,900 or....
$ 465.
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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.
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#6836 - c. 1960's-1971 vintage
LEON UNATIN ORIGINALS, Made in Italy Gladiator Silver Lame
Booties! Oh my!!! These are the kind of ankle
strap shoes (or boot-sandals, or cage boots, or open booties, or
whatever you want to call them!) that you usually only see in
museums or in the pages of vintage fashion magazines. FABULOUS!!!
These are high-quality, well-made studded leather of silver lame
woven with metal o-rings. Made in Italy, sold at Joseph Magnin and
Designed by Leon Unatin. Three buckle straps cuff around the
ankle. Chunky lame heel and thick soles. Labeled size 6.5 AA.
But as you can see they actually fit me and I have a slightly wide
foot and very high arch (so they don't buckle as they should due to
my insane arch, but the size is good. Leather upper, leather sole.
On the bottom, there is a strange hand written date of 7/28/71, a
number "222" and a price of $20. I'm not sure who wrote this
and why... but I do have some 1971 Vogue and Harper's Bazaar
magazines and certainly gladiator shoes/boots were "in" at the
time... though I still feel like I would have dated them earlier...
from the Paco Rabanne era. Perhaps I can spend the time to
find similar shoes in the magazines, but until then... don't
wait to buy these!! You are unlikely to find another!
$ 965.
Approx. - SIZE 6.5
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#6617- c. 1956 MR.
ARNOLD Apricot Colored Straw Hat with a Vine of Shaded
Flowers "Floating" Below the Edge of the Brim! This is the
fabulous hat used for the promotional posters for the entire museum
exhibit (the poster drawing is below). The drawing is
enticing, but it doesn't hold a candle to the hat in person!!
As you can see, it's a simple apricot colored straw hat, but there
is an extraordinary dangling or floating vine with large shaded
coral and pink silk flowers and green leaves hanging from the brim!
Fabulous! Near Mint condition.
$ 885.
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#6280 - c. 1920's Amazingly
RARE B. ALTMAN,
Made in France Gold Sequin Evening Cloche! I'm sure
you know what it feels like when you first see that one piece
of antique/vintage clothing that you have been seeking for years...
or something that just immediately grabs your heart - your
pulse races, you begin to sweat, and you feel if you don't own it,
you might just die. Yup, that's what happened to me when I
first spotted these two sequined cloches!!! I felt faint from
the hyperventilating! Breathe... breathe... breathe....
Now pick yourself off the floor and email me so you can add these
(or this) to your collection! It may be a long time before you
find another. Totally sequined onto net base with bright,
shiny gold sequins. Unlined with original Made in France tag
attached. Excellent condition... really like new! Very
sparkly! Will fit a normal sized head... to be worn with care
so as not to ruin this fabulous original rare piece. I know
there are quite a few of you out there with flapper headpiece and
cloche collections.... and I wish I could find more of these to make
all of you happy, but I'm afraid it will just have to be "first
come, first serve" and hope that whoever wants this the most will
get it!
$ 1,845.
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