Kelly only designed for a 5 year time period but his designs still have an impact now. His early death at the age of 35 was a true loss and one has to wonder what greatness would have lay ahead of him had he had the chance to continue perfecting his craft. I love when I find his pieces and this coat is rather exceptional. He threw a leopard print into several of his collections and it became a bit of a signature. This coat is a fabulous piece whose print acts like a neutral in that you can pair it with pretty much anything and any color. It has that tremendous volume that you look for in a eighties piece and the fabric is like a soft t-shirt fabric blanket that has been quilted. This then slips on with no closures and tops absolutely anything you want to put underneath. The sleeves are cut extra long so that you can roll them and show off the black satin lining as I have done, or leave them long for more of a statement look. It is quite fabulous. Excellent condition

Fully lined in black satin. It has no closures and slips on. It will fit a wide variety of sizes with it just feeling larger and with more volume on smaller frames. the shoulders are cut almost kimono style with the seams set very side and there is light padding in the shoulders themselves.

Sleeves: approx 25" from the true shoulder
Shoulders: 29" from seam to seam
Bust-Hem: 26" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-LRG

Item# C415

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This early 1970s Bill Blass gown has a unique and beautiful animal print worked over its surface that is just fabulous. This is screened directly onto the silk and then over that are rows of vertical gold stripes made from close set gold lurex thread dots hat are again worked directly into the silk. The front has a deep plunge that is set to meets the high waist line. Detailing the waist and that plunging neckline is a thick, gold braided cord. The cording is quite elaborate and is set with large rhinestones. This elaborate bodice tops a flowing skirt that is incredibly fine and light so that it moves quite wonderfully. This airy feeling is continued in the sleeves that are left unlined and whose cuffs are finished with another circle of that wonderful gold and rhinestone braiding. The fabric is a high grade silk chiffon with gold thread woven through it. It is very beautiful and flattering and a really wonderful example of his early work. Excellent condition.

The bodice is fully lined in a nude silk.The sleeves and skirt are unlined. Closes with a back painted metal zipper and each cuff has a zipper as well. Note that the back will close completely on the proper sized girl.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist at the underbust seam: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 12" from neck to waist
Skirt: 38" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS

Item# DD2583

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Purposely frayed edges and a whisper light silk in a snakeskin pattern make this wonderful little Resort 2011 Lanvin dress still feel fresh. Under the genius direction of Alber Elbaz, the collection was edgy but simple. Looks 4 & 25 shared the same print and once in production it was a series of simple shifts that went to the shops. I love pieces from the resort collections - designers do a tighter edit and often explore new ideas that may or may not end up on the next catwalk. They also tend to be more creative and production is smaller meaning less pieces are out there. The dress is a single layer of scarf weight silk so weighs almost nothing. The edges at the waist, neck and sleeves are left frayed and de-constructed - a favorite detailing of Alber's work. The shape is simple and easy and the print and color act as a neutral color wise allowing you to go wot pretty much any color for shoes and a bag. At the same time that print makes a statement and take the dress to another level. Excellent condition

Unlined and zips to close at the back. I see no size tag so please go by measurements below.

Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from dress neck to waist
Skirt: 23.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2482

Reference Photos: Lanvin Resort 2011, Looks #4 & #25 (from vogue.com)

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The spring 2011 collection by Valli was met by rave reviews. Tim Blanks for Vogue said of this collection: "There's something about Giambattista Valli's clothes that is so fundamentally optimistic, they've got you at hello. Maybe it's the va-va-voom echoes of Rome in the sixties, a quintessential dolce vita moment that resounds through the decades. With today's show, it wasn't like the outfits themselves were retro, but there was a kicky energy that felt like it might have come from bright young things getting dressed up and following Valli, their pied piper, through noble streets to a hole in the wall where they'd have a hell of a time. Two words: "short" and "flat." As in dresses and shoes. We should probably add "sheer" to that list, because a Valli girl is shameless in her pursuit of pleasure." and Hamish Bowles added that "Giambattista Valliwas thinking about “the four R’s,” the qualities he associates with “all my front-row girls. They are romantic, rebel, rock, and royal!”

This dress was Look #20 on the runway and was part of the pieces that he did that featured this print. Here we have a shorter shift dress silhouette with a great sixties vibe. The inner dress has a larger version of the cat print with a second floating layer that is attached and gives it a little sleeve and airiness. The hem of the dress has a beautiful, thick white embroidery detailing. Once on it is very chic and simple and flattering. The contrast of the prints is allowed to shine and really acts as a neutral. Once small detail I love is that there are hidden pockets long each hip and each is lined in the same silk chiffon that the top overlay is constructed from. It's like a little secret touch that only the wearer knows. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in a silk organza and hidden pockets along the hip. It closes with a back hidden set zipper. Tagged a modern size 40

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 31" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2480

Reference Photo: Giambattista Valli S/S 2011, Look #20. (from vogue.com)

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The more fashionable line of Aquascutum coats began in the 1950s - prior to that the company had more of a utilitarian approach. This coat dates to the 60s and has that bold and dramatic mod feel to it so favored during that decade. It is made with a treated cotton canvas of mid-weight and is very well made. It has a bit of a Mac feel with a slight nod to a trench coat too. I love the hood - it adds an extra dash of boldness to the coat that really makes it stand out even more. The print is a fabulous graphic black and white that has an exotic feel. Big glossy buttons close it and there are pockets on each hip. A really great vintage find. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with domes black buttons as shown. Maybe a smudge of darkening to the light parts at each cuff but very inconsequential and you really have to be looking there specifically to notice it. I am being very picky. Front pockets and attached hood.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 16"
Interior bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Interior waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 44.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C410

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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

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The fall 1994 collection from Todd Oldham featured a bevy of supermodels and gorgeous gowns - one of which was this amazingly beautiful beaded dress. As far as I am aware only two of these were made - the one that walked down the runway on Karen Mulder and that was donated by Todd Oldham to The Met (pictured below and the runway video from the 1994 show is also included) and this one that was custom made for the Ebony Fashion Fair.  It represents a remarkable time in fashion history and I feel was one of the pinnacle gowns of the show. I have reached out to Mr. Oldham for some insider information on the gown and when I hear back will post that on our blog

The gown itself is absolutely wonderful - a long and lean column of solid bead work on a graduating colored silk that is cut to follow and highlight your every curve. The gown itself is cut with a simple and masterful hand which allows that amazing bead work to take center stage. Two types of beads are used and the combination of the two create an exotic "leopard" print that travels over the surface of the gown. This strong design is softened by the use of that soft baby blue. The neckline and back are scooped and the waist nips in just a touch. It is super model length with a trained back. The entire thing is covered with beads making the gown very heavy but once on, it falls and balances out for a sensual fit and feels amazing once on. Inside it is completely finished in a silvered white silk satin silk so literally slides over the skin. When you move all of that bead work captures the light magnificently. Presents as excellent condition.

Fully lined in a cream silk satin and closes with a back zipper. It appears to be entirely done by hand. The gown is very heavy and there is a slight amount of beads loose or missing along the straps - probably from improper storage and it being hung with its full weight from a hanger but there is no major damage. There are beads and loose threads along the train - again from storage and being walked down the runway. Inside the upper bust and along the hem the satin has scuffs and discolorations - nothing that shows when in. This would have been worn exclusively on the runway and these small flaws are a result. All that being said when on the gown presents as excellent and it is priced accordingly.

Bust: to 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 67" from shoulder to back train

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item#DD2188

Runway photos by Ron Galella/Wire Image - Karen Mulder walks the Todd Oldham Fashion Show on April 7, 1994 at Bryant Park in New York City. / Museum reference photo from The Metropolitan Museum of Art  'The Collection Online'.

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This was Look 30 in the Fall Prada collection and was only produced in limited numbers and was wait listed worldwide that season. Style.com said of this collection:

When the going gets tough, no one can cut an argument for great design with as much substance, conviction and richness of intelligence as Miuccia Prada. Using an unlikely mix of potentially dowdy British tweeds and men’s shirting, bright, lustrous William Morris prints, humble lining silks and deluxe furs and skins, she performed sheer alchemy to create a vision of high chic for hard times.....

Part of this collection’s genius is that it has continuity and ingenuity: all the hallmarks of Miuccia Prada's talent are on show. Take the way she has of ordaining the peculiar as newly desirable. This season it’s Willam Morris–by–way–of–Liberty flower prints, used as formfitting knee-length dresses, shirts and a deerstalker hat. Or her way of letting the uptight formality out of eveningwear with form-skimming dresses in unpressed lining silks or crinkled georgette, shown with fabric neck pieces (a continuation of Spring’s beaded jewelry). Visually and intellectually, this is a collection that hit the high notes. Post-show, Prada explained her endeavor to be “a desperate search for beauty as we wait for war.” Bad times or no, it's fashion guaranteed to make women desperate to shop.

The one I have here is not only a great wearable size but was never worn so looks like it stepped out of a time capsule. It is made of a soft colored leather and is finished to look like an Ostrich skin. The leather is so soft it has an almost suede feel and look to it. The cut is classic Prada with that over-sized feel and loose and easy cut. It has no front closures but was worn belted with a thick leather belt that feels like you borrowed it form your boyfriends closet. It was intended to be layered and used as a style statement with its very simplicity being the design detail needed. It is an amazing piece that feels as fresh and cutting edge now as it did the day in walked the runway. Excellent, unworn condition.

Fully lined in a white silk satin. No closures but has its original belt as seen. Tagged a Prada 42 and meant to be worn slightly over-sized

Sleeves: 18"
Shoulders: 19"
Bust: 22"-variable flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 22"-variable flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 23"-variable flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: "19.5 from top of bodice to top of waist
Skirt: 20.5" from top of waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C380

Reference runway photo from style.com / Photographed for creative purposes by Lily and lilac (Judy inc), Stylist: Nadia Pizzimenti (Judy inc), Hair and Makeup: Sheri Stroh (plutino group), Model: Dauphine (Elmer Olsen).

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During the nineties the Versace label reigned supreme. The house created the supermodel, made sexy a mainstay and did it all within an amazing canvas of baroque and floral inspired prints. Here we have an amazing printed body suit and flirty pleated mini skirt from the Versus Jeans Couture label. The body suit is made of a simple soft stretch cotton and the skirt a variation of that same cotton without the stretch. The body suit is cut with long, skinny sleeves and a high neck, while the mini skirt wraps and zips in place with kicky pleats and is done in a matching print to the body suit. The fabric is meant to stretch and hug your every curve with that skirt giving a little volume so it is very sexy on. The print is fabulous and pure Versace. Flowers swirl in a print of blues, greens, yellows and pinks and then that is mixed with the Versace leopard print. A little gold tone metal Medusa head dangles from the zipper pull for that perfect finish. Insanely good and micro short for maximum leg exposure. For the Versace collector this is heaven! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Made of a stretch soft cotton. The skirt wraps and then zips on to wear. The body suit snaps at the bottom and shows no sign of ever being worn, however one side of one snap is missing.

Bodysuit
Sleeves: approx 23"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 13-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: approx 26" from neck to inner snaps

Skirt
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 18" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2057

Reference photos: (1) Tracee Ellis Ross wore this set at the 2016 BET Awards.   (2) Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Helena Christensen in a Versace ad, 1991.

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This gown is so spectacular and so striking - it is really an amazing piece. I can date it exactly as it seems to have been deaccessioned from the F.I.T. Museum and still has its original museum tag with the date and donor - a Mrs. Mortimer Solomon, who after a bit of research seems to have been a fabulous Palm Beach resident who was an avid client of Adolfo and who donated many pieces to both FIT and The Met. The gown is a silk taffeta with a bold spot print. The skirting is a red giraffe feel print on white with black edging. The bodice has a softer lack and white print. It is strapless and the bodice feels like ti was literally wrapped around the wearer and tied with that large bow at the front. The skirt is set just under the bust and gently widens to a beautiful Aline silhouette with a slight feel of fullness that the fabric choice assists with. It is very light and airy feeling when on but has a strong boned foundation. The tag is numbered but whether that was done at the atelier or at a later date is unknown. It is a true beauty! Excellent condition.

Fully lined on off white tissue silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Note there are two small storage spots that, because of the print really are not noticeable. One is barely visible on the bow just above the knot - super size the photo and you will still be hard pressed to find it and the other on the skirt and I have shown it.

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist at seam: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 8" from top of bodice to waist seam
Skirt: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1826

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