If you are looking for full on luxury this jacket has it in spades. It is made from a rich, thick cashmere with just a touch of wool added for structure. It is so soft and rich looking. The color is also amazing - it is a deep grey but has just a touch of an undertone color to it that seems to take on different hues in different lights - sometimes more black, sometimes a hint of blue and sometimes the feel of eggplant. The shoulders are squared off and the body is cut to skim in at the waist. Pockets sit on each hip. The finishing details just add to the rich feel of the jacket. the out edges are finished with a thick, flat cord and silk braiding and this circles the hem, runs up the front and around the notched collar and finishes each cuff. It closes with huge braided leather loops that fasten over big leather and cord topped buttons. These are not true frog knots but have that feel. Each sleeve has two more of those huge buttons adorning it and the buttons holes there are functional. The cashmere is the highest level and it looks to have never been worn. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a deep midnight purple silk satin and closes at the front as shown. Tagged a vintage YSL 36 but the oversized cut will allow it to fit a variety of sizes depending on how you want to wear it.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 28.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# S788

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

This is a lovely, lightweight jacket covered in extensive crewel embroidery. The base is a black wool cut into a duster coat silhouette. The lines are long to just past the knee and the collar is cut high and round. The embroidery covers the entire surface of the jacket in the prettiest pastel hues that vary from a light lavender to a soft coral. Even the buttons that run down the front are embroidered. I believe the embroidery work to be machine done so the price is very reasonable. Were this an earlier version that was entirely made by hand you could easily add expect to add a '1' to the front of the listed price. It is a wonderful piece that is light enough to wear year round. Excellent condition 

Fully lined in a black silk and buttons down the front as seen. There is one small repaired area on the inside lining near the collar. The easy cut will allow it to fit a range of sizes depending on how you like your jacket to fit.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 17.5"
Bust: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# S787

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

A showstopping 1920s cut silk devore jacket that is really a work of art. The body of the jacket is completely covered with A silk velvet, stylized floral design that is applied over a silk crepe base. The effect of that dusky lavender against the taupe silk with a slight purple undertone mixed with the anchoring black cuffs, collar and fringe is amazing. No matter how wonderful it seems in the photos it is even better in person as the camera cannot capture the way the fabric catches the light or the ease and drape of the jacket when on. It has no closures (though I did pin at at the neck for the photos and on it has a more draped feel as it sits lower on the shoulder. The collars and cuffs have a thick finish of glossy black fur and the entire bottom hem is finished with a 8" black silk fringe. This was lovingly and properly stored and still look fresh and is string and wearable even almost 100 years later. This is of museum quality and very rare. Excellent condition

The fabric is self backed. You can see the original hand stitches but at some point someone carefully reinforced some of the seams. The fur has no shedding and shows very tiny wear at the back inside base of the neck and inner edges of the cuffs. This does not detract in anyway. The fringe is in excellent condition. Remarkable condition for a garment of this age. The open front will allow it to fit a variety of sizes

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 28.5" from waist to hem (fringe adds 7.5" to length)

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# C425

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

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John Anthony launched his label in 1971 and during the seventies and into the eighties produced amazing pieces that were sleek and sexy. As the label progressed into the 80s it got more decadent and showy resulting in fabulous pieces like this one. This wonderful little cardigan is a true find. It is quite fantastic, very very well made and has beautiful detailing. The base is a deep burgundy silk that has a heavy application of beads and sequins, all hand applied and covering the entire surface. He then added glossy black mink cuffs and a front collar that curves around the neck and goes right down the front. I love the movie starlet glamorous fifties feel of it with its cropped cut and loose fit through the body. It has no closures and is lined in a fine silk so feels as luxurious on as it looks. It is such a decadent little piece and a great way to work a fabulous piece of the past into your wardrobe. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a hand set black silk. No closures at the front and I see no areas of missing beads. Light padding in each shoulder.

Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 21" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S746

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

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Some of them are couture pieces and all of them are of exceptional quality and highly collectible. All are from the archives of one client with whom I have worked with for many years, getting a steady stream of vintage and couture pieces from then as they have downsized their extensive collection. It is now time for them to retire. They have asked me to put all of their items down to 50% as a final clear out with all sales final for these items. For those of you that have shopped with me all these years this is a golden moment.

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An incredible statement jacket by Giorgio Sant Angelo that has high impact and will definitely appeal to the girl looking for something unique. The fabric is very unusual - a black cotton lace covered an inner vibrant pink silk that has the texture of grosgrain ribbon - the final effect gives it a cobwebbed feel that is really quite fabulous. Onto this are hand applied hammered brass meta medallions scattered over the surface of the jacket. It is cut in a long, lean line and has hidden hook and eye set along the front so it looks sleek and simple with no showing closures to compete with the metal appliques.  The color combination is sublime and it is cut to perfection with front flap pockets as the final touch. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silky taffeta, it closes with hidden hook and eye that seem to just catch on the lace opposite and that are set so they are not seen when closed. Each pocket is functional.

Sleeves: 21.5"
Shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 27" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# S745

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

This wonderful jacket is such a strong statement piece. Its twin walked the Fall/Winter 1990-91 runway. In this collection Yves touch upon and built on his famous "Chinese Collection" of 1977/78. I absolutely love it and instantly had to have it for the shop when I spotted it. This is Yves Saint Laurent at his best and the cut is tremendously flattering once it is slipped on. The silk brocade is the perfect blue undertone red that works on most skin tones. It has a slightly puffed design that is woven through the fabric that gives it the most fabulous texture and depth. The seams are piped in black silk cord and really define the jacket and the lovely lines it has. I love the high collar and those four large silk cord frog knots that close the jacket down the front. The peplum at the hip adds shape and drama and gives it a couture flare. This is really a fabulous and well constructed jacket that will add instant glamor to any outfit whether you dress it up or down. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a beautiful red satin and closes at the front with the frog knots as shown. Three braided decorative buttons on each cuff.

Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 18" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 6.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# S738

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

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Some of them are couture pieces and all of them are of exceptional quality and highly collectible. All are from the archives of one client with whom I have worked with for many years, getting a steady stream of vintage and couture pieces from then as they have downsized their extensive collection. It is now time for them to retire. They have asked me to put all of their items down to 50% as a final clear out with all sales final for these items. For those of you that have shopped with me all these years this is a golden moment.

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This is a beautiful and early Pierre Balmain jacket in a fabulous deep blue ribbed wool. I would date this as an late fifties piece with its lovely little box cut. When the jacket is buttoned fully the front ties give it a slight nipped in feel at the waist. Above this sit big block round buttons and I love the double collar. Its a wonderful and unusual detail. It is wonderfully made inside and out - the seaming in the inner jacket is fantastic and it has proper hand finishes throughout as one would except from a couture piece. Excellent condition with just a touch of patina to the wool from normal wear.

Fully lined in fine navy silk and closes with buttons at the front as shown. Completely hand finished. Numbered behind the main label. Note a small section of the interior seam has come un-stitched and the label appears to have been re-secured (probably after cleaning) and is set slightly off-center from the middle seam - I have left it as is since this is all how it came to me and it appears all original. Silk lined pockets and proper finished buttonholes

Sleeves: approx 19"
Shoulders: approx 15" across but there are no true defined seams
Bust: 19" flat across the back from seam to seam
Waist: 17" flat across the back from seam to seam
Hip: 19" flat across the back from seam to seam
Length: 21" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# S720

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

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I am very happy to be able to pass on this extraordinary opportunity to you. Throughout the shop there is now a collection of items you can buy at a discount of by 50%, identified by this note at the top of the listing. (to see all the available items click here).

Some of them are couture pieces and all of them are of exceptional quality and highly collectible. All are from the archives of one client with whom I have worked with for many years, getting a steady stream of vintage and couture pieces from then as they have downsized their extensive collection. It is now time for them to retire. They have asked me to put all of their items down to 50% as a final clear out with all sales final for these items. For those of you that have shopped with me all these years this is a golden moment.

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If the photo of this jacket caused a memory to be triggered it is probably because you saw the long, black version of this coat worn by Shalom Harlow at the 2009 Met Gala "Model as Muse". This version, has an equally prestigious pedigree as it was ordered and made by Bob Mackie for her to wear to the Academy Awards in 1988. It was carefully stored after that event and is now ready for its next chapter. While the full length version has a definite high drama factor, this length is far more versatile and the baby blue is absolutely exquisite and will suit most skin tones and act as a soft pop of color against most others. It is made from sculpted ice blue silk taffeta with the most dramatic and large puffed sleeves and shawl collar. The cut is open and generous so will fit all sizes and almost verges on a cape with sleeves. The ruffled edges are all lined in horsehair to give them volume and shape. It is absolutely wonderful in every aspect. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in the same silk with a open front that has no closures. Made to demi-couture standards. The open cut will allow it to fit almost any size.

Sleeves: approx 15" from the drop shoulder
Shoulders: 19.5"
Bust - Hips: Open
Length: 25" from inner seam at the neck to bottom

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# S719

Reference Photo: Shalom Harlow wearing a long version of the Domino coat attending the "Model as Muse" Met Gala in 2009 where Hamish Bowles declared her to be best dressed for the evening. 

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

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Some of them are couture pieces and all of them are of exceptional quality and highly collectible. All are from the archives of one client with whom I have worked with for many years, getting a steady stream of vintage and couture pieces from then as they have downsized their extensive collection. It is now time for them to retire. They have asked me to put all of their items down to 50% as a final clear out with all sales final for these items. For those of you that have shopped with me all these years this is a golden moment.

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Straight from the Supermodel era comes this delicious patent leather biker jacket by Gianni Versace. This look is pure Versace and a must have for any collector's closet. These pieces are hard to come by and just as relevant now as they were then - perhaps more so. It is cut motorcycle style and the looks like a female version of a jacket you would borrow (and then steal) from your boyfriend. It has a large zipper set off side down the front with zipped pockets on each side. The color is quite amazing - it is a black but with an undertone to it - the best way I can describe it is that it is exactly like the color of a black magic marker when you it on top of a true black. It is the perfect topper for everything from jeans to a ballgown. Excellent condition

Fully lined in the Versace logo embossed, black silky rayon lining and closes at the front with the zipper as shown. Zippers om each cuff and buckle belt through waist. Logo embossed zipper pulls. A small touch of flaking to the patent along the belt edges. Very minor and I would consider this unavoudable normal wear and tear and not really a flaw. These were meant to be worn slouchy so it will work on a range of sizes. Please check actual listed measurements.

Sleeves: 23" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# S692

Reference photos:  (1) Gianni Versace ad 1990s.  (2-3) Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, for her weekly style column on our blog Curated. (Photos by Erin Leydon) Click here to see the full column >

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

This is an amazing and very rare, very limited production Azzedine Alaia custom made "couture" level python skin biker jacket. In all probability there were only one or two of these made in the entire world and this certainly this is the only one I have seen in this color. The same jacket is held at The Museum at FIT in a green python skin version and that set belonged to Veronica Webb. If only we knew who this one once belonged to.

This amazing piece show cases the best of Alaia and effortlessly combines tough with sexy. The sleeves are cut like a classic motorcycle jacket and end with buttoned cuffs. The buttons used on both the front and cuffs are amazing - each is a combination of a silver metal and enamel topped with a white enamel star. The collar is notched and dramatic and the jacket is cut short and sexy to the waist. It is biker meets couture and the ultimate holy grail for the Alaia collector. A modern equivalent from Alaia would be well over $20k or more, if you could even get your hands on one. Museum quality, excellent condition.

Please note that shipping restriction may apply to this item - if you have concerns about your country please contact me prior to purchasing. Fully lined in a black silky rayon and buttons to close with metal and enamel, domed buttons. Each cuff also buttons to close. The skins are in excellent condition and are supple and not dry. Please note that due to the nature of the skins returns outside of Canada will not be accepted on this item. Couture level quality and tagged a vintage Alaia size 40

Shoulder: (slight drop) 17" across
Bust: to 18" flat across the inside back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across the inside back from side seam to side seam
Length: 16" from mid back at the neck to longest point of hem
Sleeve length: 22"

Approximate modern size equivalent: XS-SML

Item# C149

Reference photo from The Museum at FIT.

This garment is in sound, clean, as found condition and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

This deep brown faux fur coat that is done to give the appearance of an 'Astrakhan' fur is a very rare piece indeed. It is also an early example of what would go on to become one of Alaia's most iconic coat silhouettes with its over-sized shawl collar and nipped in waist. The exaggerated narrowing of the waist is made even more so by the curving line of the hip that flares out dramatically. At the back this hip line is even more dramatic with a vent and extra curving panels that give it an almost bustle appearance. The buttons close down the center but I am almost certain this is meant to overlap and close along one side. I think the buttons were moved to add some extra room for the previous owner. You could easily move them back over again for an even more fitted and sculpted silhouette. This is an early foray by a high end designer into attempting to find a substitute for real fur and so has historical importance from that perspective as well. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a silky satin and closes at the front with buttons. Please read notes about their placement above. If they are moved it would reduce the waist accordingly (you could probably get it down anywhere form 1-4" if needed). The fur seems to be attached with a combination of glue and stitching - there are small areas where you do see the glue and under-fabric but this is the mature of the piece as it would have been all done by hand and should not be considered a fault. Tagged a vintage Alaia 38

Sleeves: 24"
Dropped shoulders: 17"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 31.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C394

Runway reference photos Alaia F/W 1991 from vogue.com

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

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I am very happy to be able to pass on this extraordinary opportunity to you. Throughout the shop there is now a collection of items you can buy at a discount of by 50%, identified by this note at the top of the listing. (to see all the available items click here).

Some of them are couture pieces and all of them are of exceptional quality and highly collectible. All are from the archives of one client with whom I have worked with for many years, getting a steady stream of vintage and couture pieces from then as they have downsized their extensive collection. It is now time for them to retire. They have asked me to put all of their items down to 50% as a final clear out with all sales final for these items. For those of you that have shopped with me all these years this is a golden moment.

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The lines on this 1992 "corset" influenced jacket are amazing and just what you would expect form the master that is Alaia. Versions of this jacket were featured prominently both in the Alaia exhibit at the Groninger Museum and accompanying book 'Alaia- Azzedine Alaia in the 21st Century,'. The corset effect created solely through the seaming on the jacket right down tot he molded and padded cups of the bust. These are literally seamed and cut like bra cups and then incorporated into the design - unfortunately the photos do not do the work and molding effect justice. On either side of the buttons that run down the front is meticulous seaming that mimics corset strings. Below this the pockets are cut with a beautiful curved and rounded line. Of course the waist nips in and the back is cut to flare out and give that bit of a saucy shape at the back Alaia is known for. Far better on a real girl then how it photoed on my mannequin. Excellent condition

Fully lined in black silky rayon and closes at the front with buttons as pictured. Tagged a 6 but check actual measurements of course.

Sleeves: 23"
Slightly exaggerated shoulders: 16"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22" from neck to back hem, 24" at the front

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S504

Reference Photos: Image from the book 'Alaia- Azzedine Alaia in the 21st Century,' the accompanying exhibit book for the Alaia exhibit at the Groninger Museum  /  Karen by Sante D'orazio, 1992.

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

Courreges did these amazing little faux leather jackets made from vinyl in the 1960s and then the company re-issued them in the early 80s. This is one of the much rarer originals in one of the best and least seen of the colors - the soft blush nude. The cut is a play on the classic denim jacket. The faux vinyl leather would have been the very forefront in cutting edge textiles at the time and the use of it is an important milestone in both fashion history and in the career of Andres Courreges. It is striking and still chic and fashion forward. The house's signature white snaps close the front and the original Courreges logo sits on the left side. A great iconic piece that is highly collectible. Excellent condition

Lined with the correct logo embossed off white rayon lining that snaps out for cleaning. The jacket closes at the front and cuffs with press snaps. I see extremely minor pin-top sized areas of flaking to the vinyl in a very few teeny areas with some minor grubbiness to the vinyl and near the neckline inside. These are almost too minor to be mentioned but provided for accuracy. if you super size the logo photo you can see the areas near the logo. Priced accordingly. Tagged a size B

Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 18.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# S679

Reference Photo: Amanda Lee Shirreffs. Click here to see this look on our blog Curated >

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

The color of this is so deep a navy that in cerrtain lights it appears black but it is indeed a deep blue. It is made of a silk taffeta and left unlined but finished with ribbon edges at each seam inside. This makes it very light weight and easy to wear. It has an almost luxurious rain coat feel to it and I love that the silk and the simple cut makes it an easy piece to transition from day to evening. It has the sleek and simple lines one expects from Prada. The zipper to close it at the front is hidden under a double panel down the front which also hides a row if silk covered buttons. It has trench button and strap details circling each cuff. The belt that come with it is in a matching fabric and allows you to really cinch it in to add shape. A fabulous piece that has timeless style. Excellent condition and appears unworn.

Unlined with ribbon finished interior seams. It closes with a hidden front zipper and a series of hidden silk covered buttons down the front. A pocket on each hip and original belt. Tagged a 42 but please check actual measurements.

Sleeves: 23" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 37" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C391

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