Pieces from the Valentino boutique are very hard to find. Girls that have them squirrel them away and hoard them and if its a really beautiful piece like this one its even more hard to get your hands on! So I was very excited when this arrived from my NYC buyer. It dates from the late 70s, early 80s and has all the elements you look for in a Valentino. The fabric is to die - its a silk with a vivid pink leaf print and a self woven secondary design that works its way through the entire thing. The shoulders and that stunning back swag are a matching silk chiffon. The skirt is lean and lined in silk chiffon so feels like a dream on. The bodice is gathered above a nipped in waist and it has a built in corset. Feminine, romantic shoulders sweep up and over with a slight drape at the beck and the stunning back skirt detail of chiffon sweeps just past the hemline. I seriously gorgeous piece - it takes me breathe away! Excellent condition!

Bust: 16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17" from shoulder to waist seam
Skirt: 22" from waist to bottom hem

The skirt is fully lined in semi-sheer black silk chiffon and the bodice has a full corset built into it with grosgrain ribbon around the waist that hooks to close. It closes with a back painted metal zipper with additional hook and eye at the back of the corset foundation.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD583

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This is not your usual Halston but is beautiful none the less. His stereotypical pieces are all flowing and simple but he also did quite elaborate sequin and beaded pieces for private and celebrity clients. This was sold to me as a custom piece that he did for a client. Its definitely a red carpet piece and built like one! The exterior is a fully sequined pink silk chiffon upon which every square inch is covered in pink and silver sequins mixed with tiny glass tube beads. This makes it very heavy but it is shockingly not heavy when worn as the weight distributes over the entire surface. The skirt is a slight A-line with a longer train at the back. It flows up the the bodice with a nipped in waist but no seam there to break the eye. The neckline is halter style and has a built in under bodice with cups so no undergarment is necessary. This was done because the back is left dramatically bare! The color is a true deep pink with an almost magenta undertone to it. The camera fails to pick up how it sparkles in the light. A masterpiece and in excellent, looks to have been unworn, condition! If only this dress could talk!

Bust: no defined side seam. Cups are a A-B Waist: 14" when measured flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" when measured flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: approx 55" from shoulder to front hem. The train at the back adds an extra 5"

The dress is fully lined in hot pink silk satin. It closes with a low back painted zipper and the halter hooks around the neck with hook & eye. There are built in cups under the lining in the bust area. Hand finished inside and all seams are finished French style.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD584

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Stunning John Kloss in a vivid purple is super sexy. Made of slinky liquid jersey nylon, this piece would have originally been meant as lingerie but could be worn as intended, or worn out and about - if you are daring! All the hallmarks of John Kloss are there - a low plunge front, pretty fluttery cap sleeves, the loose cut that flows Grecian style from the empire waist and that trademark nylon he used† that has the slightest bit of sheen. I love the top stitched detailing all through the front. The color is more of a purple then what is showing, the close up label shot is the truest to it. There are NO color variations - that is the light only! Excellent condition.

Shoulders: 14" across
Bust: 17.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: stretches 13-16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Total length: 55" from shoulder to bottom hem

Unlined and slips over the head. There are NO color variations - it is the effect of the lighting in the photos. Color is closet in close up of label - but with a dash more purple to it.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML (6-8)

Item# DD586

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This is a gorgeous and extremely well made 1940s gown that is labeled Anna Miller Original. Early on, this label was designed by a Hollywood costume designer Earl Luick with Bill Blass brought in as an assistant in the late 40s and then went on to head the label till it was merged and became the Maurice Rentner label. I have many Blass pieces and I have to tell you that you can see his influence in this piece and I would suspect it was made at some point while he was there. The construction is extraordinary. There is a proper grosgrain waisting inside so secure the gown perfectly. The under skirt is a fine silk and edged in a band on tulle. The over skirt has an immense amount of fabric - yards and yards of it really. The entire exterior layer is made of soft machine lace with pretty flat piped bands of satin circling at 4" intervals through the entire skirt. The top is cut simple and perfect with a pretty piped detail ringing the scooped neckline and wonderful capped sleeves. Really a fantastic piece and in excellent condition.

This is a really amazing sculptural mod piece from Geoffrey Beene in the most amazing orange linen look fabric! The color alone is to die and that, combined with the cut just knocks you out! The shoulders are rounded and end in the most interesting slanted, angular cut. The bodice runs skim and then the skirt flares out cleverly from hidden pleating. At each side along the seam there is actually a inverted pleat that allows the skirt to have quite a bit of fabric. Another sits under the buttons - but when worn these all look like smooth panels. Little pockets also hide under the side pleats so you can tuck your hands in to further emphasize that fantastic shape. Really a killer piece. Note that thought the measurements seem generous the cut is deceptive and this will work best on a girl who is a smaller size. The mannequin is a 4-6 and it is not pinned or clipped. Excellent condition.

This dress came to me in its original unworn state and is so new looking it could have been pulled from a rack yesterday! A classic wiggle silhouette it is seamed to fit and follow your every curve. The skirt is long and lean and has a little kick pleat at the back but no real opening as to not ruin the line. The waist is formed through vertical seaming and runs up into the bodice which is just wonderful! Flattened satin piping has been taken and draped from slanted seaming on either side of the bust and crossed over to create that fantastic bust detailing! The shoulders are made of this same piping and please look at the close-ups closely - you will see that the shoulder piping actually lines with with where the piping n the bust is set! Amazing the attention to detail then. Really a fabulous piece† and in immaculate condition.

A fantastic and early Patullo-Jo Copeland piece that is very well made and has a really unusual fabric as well. You can see the influence of the late 20s and 30s in the shape and cut still! The bodice is made of a fine black silk taffeta that has an unusual stripe of yarn worked directly into the fabric. It creates little rows with looped "balls" all along each and has a slight 3D effect too! Really wonderful to see in real life! The neckline is high and has an adorable bow worked into it that sits at one side. The sleeves fall just below the elbow and the dress is cut to follow the torso down past the hips. Once it gets past the hip a kicky fine wool crepe skirt adds a nice touch of movement! A really wonderful piece that is fairly rare and in excellent condition.

I absolutely adore this dress. It is a classic blue and white stripe and is shockingly modern. The skirt is fairly full and flows out from an almost empire waist. The fabric used is a semi sheer cotton mix so it has this wonderful light airy feel but is not so on the cotton side as to feel like a casual piece. There is a band that circles the waist and then the front plunges in a deep V with wide billowy sleeves that have no side seams - they just flow out from that V into stunning puffed creations with a fitted 5.5" buttoned cuff. The back is equally as dramatic - it too plunges low and wide leaving an expanse of skin showing. A flower and bow sit at the base of the plunge in that classic feminine Beene touch. I was told that this was a runway piece and I would say that is not hard to see! Excellent condition.

Fully lined through the skirt in a semi sheer white organza. The bust is unlined but has two built in cups so you do not have to wear an undergarment. It close with a series of fabric covered buttons and a low back zipper. The flower on the front is original though it could be removed easily if you want a cleaner look.

Sleeves: approx 27" from shoulder to cuff but meant to balloon
Bust: no defined side seams
Waist: 13.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14" from shoulder to bottom waist seam
Skirt: 41" from waist seam to bottom hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML (6-8)

Item# DD607

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Love this fitted one shoulder maxi from Claude Montana. Its a sleek sheath os a nylon jersey with a hint of sheen - this was cutting edge fabric in the late 80s and early 90s - Tom Ford also used a version in some of his early Gucci collections. It' almost a jersey version of the infamous bandage dresses of the time - it holds you in but stretches where you need it. In typical Montana fashion the gown does not even have a slit - his girls wore pieces that heightened the sexuality aspect with figure hugging curves and mincing steps. The shoulder is all Montana - that infamous cob web feel that adds a tough edginess. A real collectible and in excellent condition! Item# DD610

Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from shoulder to waist seam
Skirt: 25" from waist seam to bottom hem

Fully lined in black silk, it closes at the back with a painted metal zipper. The tie belt is attached and is made of a matching fabric. The inside construction is amazing with a attached grosgrain ribbon that hooks around the waistline inside so the dress sits perfectly.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML (4-6)

Item# DD614

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Such a sensual and rich piece - this late 70s Lanvin cocktail dress is just divine! Inky black velvet is used to make the dress with a shocking contrast with the hot pink inset at the bodice for maximum drama. The skirt is a modification between a tulip and a pencil - its fitted and chic but has soft gathers through the waist that are deceptive in that it appears slim but actually has quite a bit of fabric that just drapes perfectly and slightly exaggerates the female form. The waist nips in and you can cinch it with that fabulous wide fabric belt. The belt is velvet on one side and backed in that hot pink silk satin so once you belt it the pink has a flash that carries the bodice color down and through. The bodice is gorgeous - again the hint of a flower is used in the design - it almost unfolds like a petal revealing that insanely fabulous Schiaparelli pink inset. A rhinestone studded belt buckle finishes with the perfect amount of glitz. Wonderful piece and in excellent condition.

I am a little sad that this can only be viewed in the picture as the photos do not fully capture the lushness of the black velvet and the level of construction and beauty of the piece. An amazing set form Peggy Hunt, this is impeccably made and really sits well on the body. The dress is a simple sheath, nipped in slightly at the waist for shape but otherwise cut very simply so the body in the dress is really highlighted. The front has a scooped neck and no sleeves and the back a deep V for a bit f sexiness. The jacket is box cut and has no closures so is easy to wear. The rich look of the velvet is further emphasized with heavy jet look faceted beads, worked into elaborate looped flat braiding. These are used around the waistline and all around the edges of the jacket. As a final and lovely detail the jacket is lined in an unexpected cream silk satin so you get that little flash when you wear it! The workmanship of this set is impeccable. Stunning and in excellent condition!

Glorious red hot silk crepe chiffon gown has the hard to find Nina Ricci Boutique tag and is a wonderful gown. In a season where the color red, diaphanous chiffon's and maxi's flooded the runways this stunning dress has everything in one. The chiffon is a fantastic tint of red and the chiffon over an inner dress give it a nice sense of lightness and airiness. The bodice is plunged at the front and suspended by two teeny, feminine straps. The back also plunges and has a crossed effect with lots of skin left shooing. The skirt is just wonderful, yards and yard of fabric sit over a matching red base so it swirls about with your slightest movement. The wrap is a simple triangle shape and has a chiffon covered button to hold it in place if you wish. Truly a beauty, collectible and in fantastic condition!

Bust: 18.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam?
Hips: open
Bodice length: 14.5" from shoulder to side waist seam
Skirt length: 41" from the side waist seam to bottom hem

The dress is fully lined in a silky red rayon and closes with a side, hand set, painted metal zipper. The exterior of the dress and the wrap are both a lightweight poly chiffon. The wrap and top of the dress are edged in a tiny row of tube beads - some are missing here and there and the price is reflective - they could be removed altogether if it really bothered you!

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD620

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Amazing, early North Beach Leather set is entirely hand stencilled by the infamous Ken Fung. Highly detailed in roses run across the shoulders and down the jacket and along each leg of the pants. The pants are utterly fantastic - the sit low on the hip and have an incredible sailor pant button flap front closure. Heavy whip stitching runs along every seam. The pants have a killer flare and are simply sut at the bottom. The jacket is also whipstitched by hand and cut to perfection. Both pieces are made form fabric weight bleached deer skin - truly a work of art! North Beach leather made pieces by hand for clients like Elton John, Elvis and a myriad of music super stars. Their pieces were hugely collectible and very expensive. Excellent condition with natural patina!

Super sexy color block dress from the great Patrick Kelly. Made of a black knit it has amazing primary color thick stripes that run across in blue, red and yellow - this makes for an eye popping contrast and endless styling possibilities. Its fitted to the Tee with strong shoulders and a just above the knee cut for maximum leg exposure. I love the long skinny sleeves and high neckline - it's the perfect balance to to the short hem line and the fitted silhouette. Appears to have never been worn and is in excellent condition.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: stretches from 16-19" comfortably when measured from side seam to side seam
Waist: stretches from 13-16" comfortably when measured from side seam to side seam
Hips: stretches from 16-19" comfortabl7 when measured from side seam to side seam
Length: 35" from the mid back at the neck to bottom hem

The dress is knit jersey with some stretch. It closes with a back zipper.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD627

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One of the more iconic designs these were and are, super collectible. His heart pieces really resonate with girls and this one with its stylized heart bodice inset in blue is absolutely gorgeous. The dress is a black knit and fitted to a tee. Te curved edges of the heart act as both a design and also to mimic the look of a corset strapped around the waist. I love how the bottom curves to give the illusion of that bombshell silhouette. Long skinny sleeves and a high neck balance out the shorter hemline. Excellent condition.

Sleeves: 22"

Shoulders: 15" across
Bust: stretches from 18-20" comfortably when measured from side seam to side seam
Waist: stretches from 13.5-16" comfortably when measured from side seam to side seam
Hips: stretches from 16-19" comfortabl7 when measured from side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from the mid back at the neck to bottom hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED (6-10)

Item# DD629

Vicky Tiel is somewhat in the spotlight these days since a book has come out by her giving the scoop on her adventures back in the heyday of her design house. This dress is from that time period and it is a beauty. Cut in that classic Vicky Tiel silhouette that combines sexy with strong and edgy, it is strapless and heavily hand draped though the bodice and torso to create gorgeous gathers that flatter the body underneath and creates curves. This tops a short and sexy fitted skirt and the entire dress is made of a luxurious black silk satin. The inside is corseted and boned so the dress hugs you in and creates curves whether they are there naturally or not. Lined in silk and lots of hand finishes - it is really an outstanding piece. Excellent condition

Fully lined in black silk, it closes at the side with a painted metal zipper. The inside construction is amazing with a attached grosgrain ribbon that hooks around the waistline inside so the dress sits perfectly and a boning through the bodice.

Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 32" from top of bodice to bottom hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD631

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Most Vicky Tiel pieces are very structured - made to look draped but on a pretty constructed frame. This one however takes her masterful draping and allows it to follow the fluidity of the fabric for maximum feminine and romantic effect. The fabric is a sueded silk so feels absolutely amazing when worn. It gives it a rich, extra depth of texture as well. The color is vivid - no wall flowers allowed in this dress! I love the soft and full shoulder straps that top the fitted and seamed to perfection bodice. It nips in at the waist and then the skirt flows in asymmetrical layers into a wide A-line. The fabric is light so though you get a ton of movement when you move it falls fairly close to the body when you are standing still. A lovely piece. Excellent condition

The bodice is self lined in the same silk and the skirt is unlined. It closes with a side zipper. Light boning on each side of the bodice.

Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16-17" from shoulder to waist seam
Skirt: 25" from waist seam to bottom hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD632

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If you have been looking for that insane, over the top statement dress - this just might be it. It's a combination of elements that in no way should work but yet it does. The skirt is of course, the most outrageous element - its a giant pouf that is cut up under the hem in a cinched in cascade of ruffles. All cleverly constructed inside so the fabric actually does pouf rather then just lie flat. The waist is nipped in through seaming and hand placed draping and the bodice left soft and full. Seaming cascaded over on shoulder and down the side and the sleeves are set in wide and full. The narrow into tightly zipped cuffs - the perfect balance to that crazy skirt. A mile long attached silk tie can be worn draped down the back or tied in an extravagant bow at the front. The colors are still bright and crisp and it is in excellent, seems to be unworn, condition!

Bombshell alert on this one! Seriously sexy short, strapless dress made to hug and create curves whether a girl has then or not. Its all boned and shaped to give you that barbie Doll body with the bust and hips exaggerated in just the right way. Its gathered to one side with an enormous half bow and the edging of black velvet is placed to further emphasize the curves of the body. Covered in a black dotted flecked mesh its right on trend with this season's runway - think Stella McCartney and her dots on mesh pieces! A peaked bodice and scooped hem are the perfect finished. Really a killer dress and looks to have never been worn.

Bust: 17" from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 33" from top of bodice to bottom hem

The dress is fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a side zipper. There is boning through the bust line. In the pictures it looks like one side sticks out a bit - that is because it would not close - its fitted tightly to the body when the zipper can go all the way up!

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS

Item# DD640

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Flirty and fun, this little bombshell of a dress will certainly guarantee that you make an entrance! The color is deeper and richer then how it has photoed - more of a true southern pinky peach. The fabric is a synthetic matte satin with just a hint of sheen to it and is weighty enough to hold its extravagant ruffled skirt in place and poufed but not so thick as to look cheap. The bodice is gathered tightly from top to the dropped waist and boned for shape and fit. The skirt poufs out in three dramatic layers on atop the other, each with an edged stitching that helps keep the fabric slightly curled for full effect. Excellent condition and sure to get noticed!

Super sexy little black dress from Victor Costa is a wonderful combination of draped chiffon and lace. Synthetic chiffon is draped from the top of the strapless bodice the the curved hem in soft folds around the entire dress. This soft and sexy exterior hide a constructed and molded interior that is boned and cut to create curves. It cinches and pushes up where it should and the bottom hem has a sexy lace detail that peeks put in suggestion kind of way. A flirty soft chiffon bow sits on the side just under the hip. Really a sexy little dress and looks to have never been worn. Excellent condition

The dress is fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a side zipper that has hook & eye that hook into place so the zipper is covered when worn. There is boning through the bust line.

Bust: 15" from side seam to side seam with a A-small B cup room built in
Waist: 12.5" from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 30" from top of bodice to bottom hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD641

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Three things define this wonderful Lilli Ann suit. First the cut - it is impeccable and has the type of workmanship and seamed pattern work that one rarely sees today. I count† eight panels through the body of the jacket alone and four of these have additional seaming worked into them to form that phenomenal silhouette. Second is the actual design and detail work - those panels of flat piped and softly gathered fabric that run all around the jacket just above the waist and are used again on that fantastic collar! The point of the collar is picked up subtly in the notched cuffs. This one is meant to be all curves and femaleness - the shoulders offset the nipped in waist and even the skirt rounds over the hips and then dips back in at the hem rather then swing out into an A-line. Def a cut for a bombshell of a girl. Finally the fabric itself is a masterpiece - it is a vertical woven silk that seems to have an almost metallic feel and texture to it but without being stiff or heavy in any way. Soft greys mix with a pale pale blue - if the blue does not come across in the photos you will just be that much happier in real life! Really an amazing suit and early Lilli Ann that seems to have walked through a time machine condition wise! The workmanship of this set is impeccable. Stunning and in excellent condition!

Jacket:
Shoulders: 15.5î from seam to seam
Bust: 19î from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14î from side seam to side seam
Total length: 22î from mid neck at the back to bottom hem
Sleeves: 23î from shoulder seam to longest point

Skirt:
Waist: 12.5î from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19î from side seam to side seam
Length: 30î from the top waist seam to bottom hem

Both pieces are fully lined in a nude color silky rayon. The jacket closes with fabric covered buttons and the skirt has a side metal zipper and button at the waist. Lots of wonderful detail - hand finishes, proper dressmaker button holes and lots of immaculate seaming.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML (4-6)

Item# DD643

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Item# DD649

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An amazing and quite rare set from Bonnie Cashin is just heavenly! The jacket alone is worth the investment and to have a matching skirt is almost unheard of! A lovely green in cross checked with a white that is worked directly into the wool. Its a mid weight so not as fine as a suiting would be but not heavy and bulky either. The skirt wraps to close and is a take off of a classic kilt - except done in that fantastic green and edged in leather! The coat is all Cashin with a wide, swing silhouette and hige leather trimmed top set pockets. Love this set and love the white leather trim Really fabulous and in excellent condition!

Adele Simpson is a wonderful American designer and when her pieces hit the mark they are hard to beat. This lovely little velvet is one of those pieces. The skirt is swingy and surprisingly fully - the gathers where it sets into the† waist add to the fullness but that wide waist band really take out any bulk and make it feel kicky and fun. The top balances that skirt with an almost pheasant cut - wide sleeves that are very full and gather in with an elastic and a wide square† neckline give it that feel. The waist band is super - 8 inches wide and made of a silk shot through with copper threading to create striping. In excellent condition.

Inset shoulders: 13"
Sleeves: approx 16"
Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-14" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 12" from shoulder to top of waist band
Waist Band: 8"
Skirt: 20" from bottom of the waist band to bottom hem

Fully lined in black silk. It closes at the back with a painted zipper and snaps. Each cuff has elastic in it.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML (6-8)

Item# D351

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I love this floating confection of a dress made from† the most amazing pinky coral metallic thread shot silk chiffon! Really a stunning fabric that is as light as air and moves perfectly! A nude silk chiffon base has two shade of metallic thread worked into it. The entire bodice is also backed in the same metallic coral and gold as the sash so you get this very subtle shimmer effect through the nude overlay.† The sleeves are left unlined and each buttons at the wrist so you get a soft billow effect. I love the how the back buttons all the way to the waist and that the skirt is a full to the ground maxi. The sash belt is miles long so you can wrap it or allow it to hang to the floor and the shimmer and sparkle perfectly compliments the design in the fabric. It feels slightly more nude in tone and softer then how it has photoed - very romantic! A really gorgeous piece from a great American designer. In excellent condition.

This is a really spectacular and unusual Janice Wainwright set done in silk devore velvet with touches of coral and metallic black. The dress itself is strapless and has a peaked bodice made of the coral and metallic combination. It crosses so you have a bit of a naughty plunge at the front - it then nips in at the waist and is constructed like a giant knot - you can actually adjust how it sits a bit by tightening or loosening this knot. A minor suggestion of a peplum and then it flows into a long sleek velvet skirt that scoops up and crosses at the front. The jacket is cocoon shaped and made of the same silk devore floral design with added panels of striping through which your arms and shoulders peek though the semi transparent panels of black silk chiffon. Amazing and in mint condition!

Jacket
Drop shoulders: 17"
Sleeves: 21" from dropped shoulder
Length: 23" from mid neck at the back to bottom hem

Dress
Bust: 16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 9" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 37" from waist to bottom hem

The top is fully lined in black silk and lightly boned. The skirt is self lined. The jacket is unlined. The dress closes at the side with a zipper and the jacket has one button at the neck.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS (0-6)

Item# DD656

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Beautiful Scaasi Boutique piece done in an unusual metallic fabric striped with silk satin on an angle to create an almost be-ribboned feel. It's all done on an angle and the fabric has enough weight to it that the wonderful A-line shape is kept. It creates an almost sculptural piece in the way it sits on the body! I love it! Even though the metallic bits are broken buy the banding in between you still have this wonderful floral design that comes out - the subtle reds and blues and golds are all scattered over the gown from top to bottom! The bodice is fitted and boned and there is a subtle gather of the fabric for an interesting detail. The waist nips in and the skirt falls to the floor with just a but of a flare at the bottom hem. Lovely and in wonderful condition!

Bust: 17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 10" from top of bodice to bottom hem
Skirt: 38" from waist seam to bottom hem

Fully lined in black silky rayon, it closes at the side with a zipper. The inside construction is amazing with extra fabric through the front so no undergarment is necessary and there is also boning through the bodice.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML (4-8)

Item# DD658

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Amazing suit from the Pattullo-Jo Copeland label. A very hard to find piece, this is exceptional on several levels. The fabric itself is wonderful - its a velvet cross check on a silk organza base over and inner lining. This combination gives the suit a wonderful depth and richness. The color is wonderful and the cut superb! The jacket is a little classic box cut and I absolutely love the mult- colored, over-sized rhinestone encrusted buttons. The sleeves are bracelet length. The skirt sits fitted on the hip and then flares out with a series of pleats giving it a bit of fullness but without taking away form the shape of the body. It is in mint, unworn condition and truly a little beauty!

Jacket:
Shoulders: 15" from seam to seam
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 20" from mid-neck to bottom hem
Sleeves: 19" from shoulder seam to longest point

Skirt:
Waist: 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Total length: 24" from waist seam to bottom hem

The jacket and skirt are both fully lined. The jacket is lined in off white silky fabric and the skirt in black silk. The jacket closes with huge multi color rhinestone encrusted buttons and the skirt closes with a side painted metal zipper & hook and eye. eve where the fabric had thinned that I have had my tailor add a stitch or two - priced accordingly. Note the overall sense of color is darker then how it photoed - more of a black with the purple rather then vice versa - the light gives it a more vivid feel that how it is in real life.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED (6-10)

Item# DD660

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML (6-8)

Item# DD663

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

Exceptional Saks Young Dimensions fully sequin maxi dress is like a younger hipper version of a Norell. It is cut to cover every inch so you will glint in the light with even the subtlest movement. The base is a knit, backed in a rayon that has a gold thread running through it. Onto this are silvery gold and black sequins. A high neckline, long sleeves and an easy to wear cut all add up to be very flattering. Add dramatic earrings and killer shoes and you will be a showstopper! Mint condition and a real beauty.

Shoulders: 15"
Sleeves: 24"
Bust: 19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 60" from mid neck at the back to bottom hem

The knit has a black rayon backing so feels lined when worn. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. All sequins seem to be present!

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD667

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

An absolute fabulous silk chiffon dress! Silk chiffon seems to be the flavour of the moment on the runways and this vintage version is exceptional. Black silk has a wonderful array of bright metallic colors worked into it. These swirl like candy ribbons over the entire surface in pretty hues of metallic blues, greens, red and gold. The bodice is simple with a fairly low plunge. The skirt sweeps tot he floor and has panels of tightly knife pleated silk with a non pleated panel at the front that is cut so it creates a beautiful ruffled effect - this front panel also swoops up so you get a flash of leg! The sleeves are just past the elbow and have that same knife pleated treatment to them. Really wonderful. It is in excellent, seems to be unworn, condition!

Amazing and very rare set done in collaboration between Neil Bieff and Artist Arturo Herrera. Bieff pieces were carried in Bendel's and Bergdorf's in the 1970s and where de rigour for the upper end patrons of Studio 54. The elaborately beaded designs and lightweight silks were perfect attention getters and still allowed the wearer to dance all night long. They were very expensive pieces in their day - ranging in the thousands. Pieces with the collaborative effort of the duo are rarer then the Bieff ones alone and the sets where often broken up so to find one complete is a treasure! Super, super set and in excellent condition!

Top
Bust: 22" flat across the back from side to side
Waist: stretches 13-18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Total length: 22" from mid-neck at the back to bottom hem

Skirt
Waist: stretches 10-16" from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Total length: 27" from waist seam to bottom hem

Both the top and skirt are lined in a second layer of the same silk crepe. The top slips over the head and has an elastic at the hem and cuffs. The elastic in the cuffs is just starting to loosen but is original and still Ok so I have left it as is. The skirt also has an elastic over a band of solid color silk crepe - this may be a replacement but I have seen other Bieff pieces with this same detail so I believe it is original as well.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD670

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

Bust: 17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to bottom hem
Skirt: 30" from waist seam to bottom hem at the back. The front scoops up to approx 17" at the front.

Fully lined in a golden silky rayon, it closes at the back with a zipper. The bodice is lightly boned.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML (6-8)

Item# DD672

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

Another romantic and feminine piece with that Valentino feel to it. It is all silk organza and chiffon ruffles edged with chocolate satin edgings. It is almost a baby doll shape with a higher waist line from which the skirt poufs out. The bodice is more fitted and has a nice V neck edged with ruffles. These same ruffles adorn each sleeve. Sarmi was known for his evening looks and for using the most amazing fabrics in the most decadent of ways. This is a wonderful and highly wearable example of his work!