This collection was featured inthe video we have included here for 'Throwback Thursdays with Tim Blanks'. In the  introduction to the video Blanks states: "The designer was famous for his runway spectacles, but this one in particular lingers with our Editor-at-Large, not because it featured a rookie model by the name of Gisele Bündchen, but because of its extraordinary emotional resonance. 'It's proof that he was a magician.'". Vogue's review of the collection that year explains how the name of the collection became 'Untitled'; "While there was plenty of pain in Alexander McQueen's work, there was usually pleasure, and often some poetry as well. Such was the case with spring 1998’s Golden Shower show, renamed Untitled when the sponsors balked at the lasciviousness of the former title. Models walked down a runway made of water-filled Lucite tanks wearing tight snakeskin dresses and tailored intarsia suits. They were dressed in all white for the finale and were treated to a shower that made their mascara run and their all-white clothes see-through."

This suit is one of the the versions produced from that show and mentioned in Vogue's review above. His very early pieces are more rare and this one is a fabulous find that is still extremely wearable and highly collectible. It is in remarkable condition and is a bold statement piece. The fabric is the same as a men's suiting and it has a blue pinstripe that runs through it. Depending on the light, the base looks either black or a deep deep blue-black.  The lining is a periwinkle blue so when the jacket opens you get a flash of that bold color. On the pants the blue is used even more boldly, borrowing from the runway, with a wide inset ribbon in a blue checked wool insets into the fabric. This inset of fabric runs down one leg and then another wraps all the way around the hip. The tailoring has a strong nod to a menswear suit in its cut and the the lines are precise. The trousers are flat fronted and straight legged. The jacket has a beautifully tailored cut with a notched in waist line and strong shoulder. I love how he has set the two buttons on each cuff right at the bottom edge of the sleeve and that the cuffs on the pants are precisely 1 1/4". Excellent condition

The jacket is lined in a fine grade periwinkle silk. It closes with buttons at the front. Each cuff has two buttons and the buttons holes are finished but decorative only. There is an extra button sewn inside the waist band. Pockets at each hip of the pant and hidden pockets lie along the seam of the jacket. There is also a buttoned interior pocket and one exterior pocket on the breast. Both pieces are tagged a vintage McQueen 44 but check actual measurements below for sizing

Jacket
Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 27" from neck to hem

Pants
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41.5" from waist hem
Inseam: 31.5" from inner seam to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1985

Reference photos: Runway photo from style.com  /  Amanda Lee Shirreffs

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 Spring 2016 collection presented by Christopher Kane was a hit with many of the pieces selling out world-wide as soon as they became available. Including this one. Vogue own Sarah Mower's review of the show stated in part: "“Last season, she discovered sex” said Christopher Kane. “Now she’s crazy in love!”...Belaboring explanations is never the way to “understand” Christopher Kane, though. Getting him is always a case of whether you appreciate his electric fusion of weirdness and chic. There were jolts of that sort of current running through the details... Fun, odd and elegant by turns, this was a show which covered a lot of bases. No matter what life has been throwing at him, it proved that Christopher Kane is a solid designer."

This dress was favored by many of the street style set and its a treat to have found one in a more generous cut. The dress is a simple black, sleeveless sheath that has a hidden set zipper up one side so none of the line of the dress is broken. The neckline is plunged with a low cut V at the front and again at the back and the dress flares out a touch as it nears the hem. It is the fringe that takes this dress from a little black dress to a wow. From one shoulder down to the opposite hem on both sides runs a swath of fringe in a bright, bold blue. When you move you realize that there are two other layers of fringe under that. One in green and the other in white. The movement and color that this creates is fabulously bold and fun. The dress looks like it has never been worn, or worn very little. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silk and closes with a hidden set zipper up one side. Tagged a modern UK12, US8, EU40 and is cut generously. Note that for those that use me as a reference for size - this one is cut generously. I have it clipped a bit in the back in this shot. It would be an easy later to fit it down a bit if needed.

Bust: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 33" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD3157

Reference photos: (1) Christopher Kane S/S 2016 Runway, Look 35, Model: Nina Marker / (2) Veronika Heilbrunner in Christopher Kane. Photo by Sandra Semburg / (3) Chriselle Lim in Christopher Kane. Photo by Karen Rosalie / (4) Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon

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 jersey pant suit is quite fun and easy to wear whether all together or as separates. It  is by the Albert Capraro label and is made up of three pieces. There is a pair of wide legged pants, an inner tank style top and the outer open cut jacket. The fabric is a wash and wear jersey that holds the graphic print well and is a dream to travel with. The outer pieces of the set have a graphic print in a deep navy blue and white that covers the entire surface of those two pieces. The inner top is white with a blue and white dotted edging. The pants have an elastic running through the waist for an easy and comfortable fit. The legs are cut wide and full. The inner top is styled like a simple tank and the outer jacket is cut with that perfect seventies line to it. It a pointed collar and button cuffs on the sleeves. You could easily add a belt for additional shape at the waist. Wear them all together for a strong statement or break up the set and wear them as separates with other pieces in your closet for lots of styling options. Excellent condition

All three pieces are unlined. The pants slip on with an elastic waist , the inner top slips over the head with no closures. The outer jacket slips on and also has no closures. Each sleeve has button cuffs.

Inner Top
Bust: 17-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 21" from neck to hem

Outer Jacket
Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 27" from neck to hem

Pants
Waist: 12-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41" from waist to hem
Inseam: 29"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3158

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 print was shown on the 1983 runway in a variety of color combinations. Here we have a little day dress cleverly fashioned to fut loose and easy over the body and yet still have a touch of shape.  The colors are amazing and absolutely pop off of the silk. Yves Saint Laurent was a master at choosing the fabrics that were the perfect compliment to the prints that he used. This dress is no exception to that rule with its riot of multi-colored, bright abstract design that covers its surface. The cut is pure Yves and a wonderful example of the work her was doing during this time period. The sleeves end just below the elbow and are cut with a full pouf above that. The bodice is set to sit loose and easy over the body with a high neckline that has a tie at the neck to tie onto a bow or loop and let the tie ends hang down. It has a slight dropped waist silhouette that gives it a bot of a twenties feel. The waist is cut full and loose with a dropped band of fabric to detail it. The band is finished at the front to extend into long fabric ties that you can wrap and/or tie for more shape. Below that the skirt flares out with a pretty swing feel. You can wear it loose and easy or cinch in the waist more with the ties. Adjusting the ties at the waist will also let you to change the length of the skirt depending on how tight and high you tie it. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes down the front with buttons. It is tagged a vintage YSL 34 but the loose and easy but will allow it to work on a variety of sizes. It appears to have been worn very little, if at all.

Sleeves: 19.5"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 18" from neck to waist
Skirt: 23" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2253

Reference Photo: Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1983 Runway Collection.

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 Resort and Spring 1977 collections were some of the few that Halston worked some prints into the collections. He normally focused on a solid color palette and I love seeing this side of his work. I found a runway reference photograph and you can see the similar print done on a long silk tank dress. This shorter, day version still employs the minimal seaming that Halston excelled at but is finished in his iconic wrap cut. The photo is from a Halston book and in it there is a quote by Bob Colacello that says; "His colors were so American, they were like out of a Crayola crayon box. Halston's red and purple and green were like true colors; they weren't pastels, they weren't dark, they weren't iridescent - they were very true and very American" and this really sums up the true, beautiful blue that the silk is done in. The waist has a long attached tie belt that you wrap and cinch it in for as much shape as you wish. The silk is scarf weight so drapes beautifully over the curves of the body. I love the pops of color brought in by the abstract print that covers the dress. Excellent condition

Unlined and wraps to close. Hook & eye along the plunge that if left open will give you a deeper plunge then shown. Hand finished. he blue is a touch deeper in tone then how it photoed. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2348

Reference photo from the book: Halston, An American Original, Eliane Gross and Fred Rottman, 1999

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 stunning and rare gown was designed by Bob Mackie. Mackie was best known for dressing Cher and for his undying love of opulence and bead work, both of which he incorporates heavily into the best of his designs. He worked for both Edith Head and Jean Louis prior to working as a costume designer and co-designing with Ray Aghayan. That led to his incredible journey in designing for stars like Cher and Diana Ross for many years. In some ways he and his creations defined their careers and that era of glamour. I think he secretly always designed for the big screen and the bygone glamor of Hollywood as his work is always over the top and extravagant.

This is an amazing gown that is heavily beaded and extremely sexy and flattering once on. The base of the gown is made of a black silk chiffon that has hundreds of vertical bands made of blue and black beads laid out in curving rows that follow the lines of the dress. Mixed into this are huge pink Orchids that curve up the front of the dress, highlight the lower half and sit on each sleeve. There are also flowers on the neckline and even on that dips out an past the scoop of the back so that the beaded flow sits on your bare skin. These are made up of beads and sequins in a mix of pinks and purples. Iridescent green tube beads form long trailing stalks and leaves. This combination of the glass tube beads and sequins give the gown an extra layer of texture and glamour as every inch of it catches the light and sparkles. As a result the dress is very heavy off the body because of that extensive bead-work, and yet once on the body it lies and drapes in a way that it is balanced and not at all unwieldy. The bodice is cut to skim over the chest with a wide cut neckline. The sleeves are cut wide and straight so that there is enough area to really show off the orchid design that trails down and around each sleeve. The back plunges in a V with that overlay flower that sits off on your skin as mentioned above. I love how the waist is gathered in by hand across the back just slightly so that there is a bit of shape created but at the front its left with no stitching added so that the front remains a ling unbroken sheath. The skirt is incredible and is cut with a high curve so that one side falls to full length and then other curves up to show the leg. The effect of this is far more dramatic and fabulous on a real body and it really shows off the legs. If you even remotely love it in the photos you will dance when you see it in person as it is so, so, so much better in real life. Extremely well made and made to demi-couture standards. It is so well made I think you could even wear it with the V to the front and it would still work. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silk chiffon crepe including the sleeves. It closes with a hand set back zipper. Hand finished throughout. Incredibly heavy as it is fully beaded from top to bottom with glass beads but feels balanced when on and comfortable. Perhaps the occasional bead missing but nothing that detracts - I see a couple missing beads at the back near the hem and a bit of a row on the back of the curved hip side. You would never notice this when the dress is on.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 14.5
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 43" from waist to longest point of hem. 16.5" from waist to highest point of the curved side

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3127

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

At the age of 31, Stephane Rolland took over as Artistic Director for the Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture atelier, making him the youngest of the 20 official couturiers at the time. That was in 1997 and he continued as the head of the Couture division until the last showing in 2005 when the house closed is couture atelier. This gown and feather cape is from the Fall 2004 Haute Couture presentation and is the actual runway sample that was presented and worn on the runway, Look 35

I love when I have any Haute Couture piece in the shop and to have the actual runway sample is even that much more amazing. The dress is absolutely stunning and neither the photos on the mannequin or the runway photos really do it full justice. In person the impact of the color of the blue silk and blue feathers of the cape is far more then what a photo could ever convey. It is made up of yards and yards of silk chiffon and this creates the most beautiful movement when you move. The silk is set to flow down from the structured bodice and is as light as the air so that it billows and flows around you as you move. It is very sexy and made more so by the way the silk is wrapped and secured to the base of the bodice structure. It is down to leave a slit that opens almost scandalously high when you walk or sit. .The silk through the skirt is also unlined so it has a sense of semi-transparency to it. It is meant to be worn with just a body suit underneath so that you are just draped in silk and nothing else. The bodice is highly structured and formed with a full inner structured boned and shaped bodice that zips to close at the back. It is highly corseted and structured inside to firmly hold the dress onto the body and give you shape. I absolutely love the way the back is shaped to be more like an attached cape then anything and it also creates a trained feeling behind you. Topping this masterpiece is a unstructured capelet that you just hold in place. It is covered in hand dyed feathers and adds the final touch of absolute glamour to an already high glamour ensemble. It is an incredible piece of modern Haute Couture. Excellent condition

The bodice is fully lined in a blue silk and closes with a back zipper. It is a highly structured, formed, boned and shaped corset and is wired around the inner top as well. The skirt is unlined. Hand work appropriate to runway sample level work throughout (see the photo after the tag for the way it is hand tacked onto the main corset. The hand written runway sample tag is present. The father cape is back in a black silk and the feathers are hand applied to a white organza on the front side. There is a little loop for your hand and for hanging it. It is Couture runway model size tiny - probably closest to a true zero or even less then that!

Bust: 14.5-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Inner corset: 10" from top of bodice to inner edge at the waist
Length: 57" from top of bodice to shortest point of the front hem, 61" from top of bodice to longest point of the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS-XS

Item# DD3122

Reference Photos: F/W 2004 Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture Runway Collection.

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 beautiful Emilio Pucci dress is made out of one of his signature silk jerseys. Covering every square inch of it is a stunning print that is a mix of different tones of blue, grey and whites, all mixed together like a master. The bodice crosses over itself and is then detailed at the waist with a contrasting printed border. This border also circles the neckline for added detail. Each cuff is also finished with this contrasting print and covers each wide cuff that the sleeves end in. The cut is a simple and classic with a slight A-line cut as the skirt nears its hem. The sleeves are long and simple with a slight pouf to them. I love those wide cuffs that finish each sleeve off perfectly. This is a classic Pucci silhouette that is instantly recognizable and very sexy despite it not being super form fitting. I love all the contrasting print panels that give the cut visual definition. This mix of blues is always one of my favorite of his prints. They are just soft and pretty and suit pretty much any skin tone. Excellent condition.

Unlined and closes with a painted metal zipper at the side. Tagged a vintage Pucci 12 but of course, check the actual measurements. The fabric does have slight stretch. Each cuff closes with hidden set snaps

Sleeves: 27"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from neck to middle of waist
Skirt: 28" from middle of waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2718

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

I have this same dress in a brown version that is also currently available in the shop. If you want to see it in that color option, please click here to pop directly to that listing.

Geoffrey Beene's evening wear rarely misses the mark.  It always has this combination of elegance and sexiness with great details and workmanship that makes you feel that you are really wearing something special. Here we have a beautiful and very sexy silk chiffon bias cut gown with a fabulous squared off back cut out that leaves the back left bare. On this one the color combination begins with a nude underlay that is then topped with a layer of a deep green and finished with a deep blue. This creates that unique color that you see and gives the dress a really unusual tone and depth. Depending on the light and how the fabric is sitting the color seems to change before your eyes. It is quite unusual. The bodice has a wide band at the waist and on this version that band is left simple and clean. The arms are full near the body - they begin from the top of that waist band and then narrow as they reach each cuff. The skirt swings out from the waist and there is literally yards and yards of fabric in it - if you twirl it is a full circle. The neck scoops at the front but the back is left completely bare - that bit of sexiness I mentioned above. It is just absolutely stunning. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a nude silk crepe, it closes with a low back, hand set zipper. Each sleeve has hidden snaps at the wrist. Hand finishes

Sleeves: 27" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12" from top of shoulder to top waist seam, band is 4.25"
Skirt: 42" from bottom waist seam to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3094

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

These early Louis Feraud pieces are highly collectible and in their day they were sought after. Women like Elizabeth Taylor and Brigitte Bardot were huge fans. During the sixties and early seventies the Feraud label was known world wide for piece that incorporated vibrant prints and gorgeous graphic designs. This full length maxi dress is a striking example of just that. The jersey is of the wash and wear variety and this fabric choice beautifully holds the color.. The design is as vibrant as the day it was screened on. I love how the design is done to cover the body completely but the jersey fabric still drapes and clings to every curve so it is still insanely sexy. That bright design highlights the cut of the dress from neck to hem. I love the mix of the print and the unexpected pops of color worked in with the blue and green. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with buttons and fabric loops at the back neck as well as a painted metal side set zipper. Each wrist buttons to close. The fabric is a light weight jersey so it will have a bit of stretch from the listed measurements.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18-19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3095

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 beautiful dress from the Christian Dior label that showcases the restraint and elegance the best of the brands work has always displayed. It is cut to supermodel length and the lines make it feel even longer. Everything about the cut is done to lengthen the girl wearing it and give her one long and beautiful line. The shoulders are slightly squared off, but not in an exaggerated way. The sleeves are long and lean. The body of the dress follows the body underneath in a way that the fabric just skims over you from shoulder to hem. The waist is brought in just a touch and this is done with vertical seaming so that there is no line to break the fabric across the waist. The skirt falls from there to the floor in a column. It buttons down one side and the buttons are set on a slight curve that gives the dress a respectful nod to the early days of the house. These completely open so you could actually wear this is a layered piece if you wished. It is simple and refined and has not a single unnecessary seam. The original tags are still attached. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a deep blue silk and closes with the buttons down the front. Original tags attached and appears to have never been worn. Tagged a modern 40

Sleeves: 25.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 64" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3096

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 Bellville Sassoon label was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville but did not officially take on the Bellville Sassoon label until 1970 when David Sassoon, who had been with the company since 1958, took over most of the designing. In 1987, Irish designer Lorcan Mullany joined the company and took over designing and the brands labels changed to reflect this. The Sassoon label became internationally known when Princess Diana began wearing pieces quite extensively. Countless other celebrities wore the label as well such as Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, and Madonna.

The is the perfect princess dress and is absolutely wonderful with its dramatic and full cut through the skirt and densely beaded bodice. The bodice is fitted and the waist nips in. The bodice is cut to be barely there and is covered in a dense and elaborate combination of beading, sequins, applique work and metallic silver & embroidered ribbon that gives it a 3D feel. This is suspended from two tiny straps . The waist begins just under the bust line and under that is is gathered and fitted so that you are completely nipped in to create an hourglass shape. The illusion of the smallest possible waist is further exaggerated by the tremendous volume of tulle that forms that dramatic and extra, extra full skirt that you see. There are five full layers of tulle that make up that skirt and the inner most layers have additional lower ruffles to add even more volume. That fantastical fullness this creates is the perfect balance to that fitted top portion of the dress. I love that the bead work is done in a black, ivory and silver, but the skirt is actually a deep, deep navy color. It is an unusual color combination that works. It is beautifully made and so pretty in person. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silk and closes at the back with a metal and nylon zipper. tagged a UK 12 but it is very tiny. It is probably best suited for a size 0 as it did not zip fully on my size 2 dress form (it will of course close perfectly on the proper sized girl). Appears to have never been worn

Bust: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Seam under bust: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Natural waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips at the inner lining: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 10" from top of bodice to seam under the bust
Waist Banding: 9" from seam under the bust to lowest seam where skirt begins
Skirt: 39" from lowest seam where skirt begins to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS-XS

Item# DD3088

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 Johanna Ortiz shirt was a design exclusive to Moda Operandi so was made in  limited production from her Fall 2016 collection. Johanna, a native of Columbia is known for her signature ruffles and off-the-shoulder silhouettes both of which are playfully down in a soft, light denim for this short. A play of a the Western look it has deep blue cording that runs all the way around and snap buttons to close. The denim used is a dyed a pale blue. The collar is exaggerated and sits off the shoulders and the sleeves down with her signature puff sleeve finish. This style was called the Maxmiliana. It has its original hang tag. Excellent condition

Unlined and snaps to close down the front and on each cuff. Tagged a modern US8. Original retail $695USD. My photos of it and the photos of it on me are the best representation of the actual color. Meant to be loose and over-sized

Sleeves: approx 26"
Shoulders: open
Bust-hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 28" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# S826

Reference Photos: (1-2) Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon.  /  (3) F/W 2016 Johanna Ortiz Collection Photo.  /  (4) Moda Operandi Product Photo.

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 set is wonderful and even better on a real body. It is made of a fluid crepe chiffon fabric in a deep blue that has a gorgeous, Italian inspired tomato print covering all the pieces. It has all four original pieces to it - a slightly cropped halter top, a long full maxi skirt, a sash and a huge shawl.  The top is gorgeous with a high neckline and a ruffled collar. It is cut to angle up towards the neck leaving a hint of collar bone showing. it sits just at the waist and a ruffle details the bottom hem. The entire top portion of the back is left bare. This tops a long skirt that is incredibly full. It widens out to almost a full circle skirt and there are literally yards and yards of fabric in that skirt. I love the double ruffle finish to the hem. When the top and skirt are worn together it gives the effect of a dress except for that small bit of skin that peeks out at the waist depending on how long you are through the torso. There is a long sash that you can wrap around the waist or use as a head scarf and also a huge shawl. The shawl can be wrapped and styled around you any way you wish. It too is finished with a ruffle around all its edges. The set is gorgeous and this is Valentino at his best during this time period. It has a very chic but sexy feel in that perfect Valentino way. Excellent condition

The skirt and halter top are fully lined in a black silk chiffon and the sash and shawl are unlined. The halter closes with a painted metal at the back and the skirt also zips to close at the waist. Hand finished throughout. Tagged a vintage Valentino 6

Neck:13.5" from end to end
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: approx 17"

Skirt
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 45" from waist to hem

Sash: 16" x 72"
Shawl: 39" x 116"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3078

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For the Vogue review of the Spring 2016 Vetements show, Sarah Mower stated: "No doubt about it: The flagging spirits of Paris fashion have had a shot in the arm since the Vetements collective, led by Demna Gvasalia, came on the scene. Their channeling and upgrading of everyday street style into high style has exerted a massive influence as designers and brands both established and even younger have found it impossible to resist the gravitational pull of Vetements’s outsize tailoring, printed dresses, and thigh-high boots. The feeling that a young, outsider energy is rushing into the spiritual vacuum which currently exists at the center of the establishment is healthy, exciting, and perfectly timed...what was noticeable in this mix was that, rather than just being subversive for the sake of the gestural politics, Vetements means business. Its hoodies have a cult appeal in one direction, but for the fashion congregation there is also so much to believe in here: not just the wearable, desirable printed blouses and dresses, but also the hope that this is the beginning of a new chapter in the life of Paris fashion."

This dress was one of the favored among the street style set and was photoed endlessly it seemed for various editorials. It sold out world wide and was wait listed. I am very pleased to have sourced one that has never been worn at all, still has all its original tags attached and is absolutely perfect. Girls often cut the longer hanging bits that trailed behind the dress but this one is still entirely original. It feels as fresh and avant garde as it did then and will absolutely be a future collectible. The color is a deep blue base with a floral print over that and the cut is oversized. The shoulders are cut a bit more fitted and have a ruffled cap that extends their shape. The sleeves are ling and detailed int trailing, deconstructed, twisted ruffles. More of that  ruffles highlights the collar, the waist and the hem. It is remarkable and a true piece of fashion history. Original tags attached. Excellent condition.

Unlined in the same chiffon and slips on to wear with buttons at the front. Tagged a MED. The jersey has lots of stretch. It will fit a range of sizes because of this. Has an extra button

Sleeves: 25" to actual end of cuff
Slightly inset shoulders: approx14"
Bust: 18-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 29" from waist to shortest point of hem, 42 to longest and then the ruffled detailing hangs approx another 18" past that with strings that are even longer past that

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD3076

Reference Photo: F/W 2016 Vetements, Look 41.

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Andre Courreges did a series of chic separates around this time period and kept them all in various bright tones so you could mix and match them. They were fast and easy dressing and could be layered or worn on their own. This on is in a gorgeous bright turquoise that is better even in person then how it photoed. The sweater is ribbed and I love the skinny fit of it. It buttons down the front, has big pockets on each hip and the elongated line is super flattering once on. The little Courreges logo sits on the front just under the neck. It came in its original packaging and even though the packing shows some wear the sweater appears to have never been worn. Excellent condition.

The sweater is unlined and buttons down the front. Tagged a Courreges C and has stretch so will fit a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: slightly dropped at 16.5"
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam and will stretch more
Waist-hips: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam and will stretch more
Length: 25" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# S822

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This sweater is fantastic. Its big and oversized and kind of feels like it could be your boyfriends favorite sweater that you 'borrowed' from his closet. It is a gorgeous royal blue color. Worked into the knit is a giant stylized eagle print that runs across one side of the chest and is huge. It is done in a deep blue-black and that same color is picked up on the rubbed collar, waist and cuffs. It's meant to be worn big and sloppy and its fabulous. Excellent condition

100% wool and slips on to wear. Meant to be oversized so will fit pretty much any frame.

It is 67" across from cuff to cuff with no real shoulders. The Chest is about 26" flat across and has stretch and the waist is about 17" across and has stretch as well.
Length: 27" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# S824

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This absolutely fantastic silk swing dress from the 1940s has a vivid and stunning, hand painted floral print that covers it head to toe. The floral design that covers the dress feels pretty and feminine and the colors still feel as crisp and vibrant as the day it was made. The base is a deep blue silky rayon and the flowers just pop off of that. I love the little swoops of color that are interspersed among the flowers. The cut of the dress is simple and flattering. The neckline is especially beautiful with a panel of transparent, fine black silk net that has curving black silk cord detailing hand placed onto it. The waist is cut loose and easy and this flows into a swing style skirt that is cut with a more fitted hip and then swings out from there. Wide silk satin bands circle the skirt horizontally to give the illusion that the skirt is made up of three separate tiers. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with a side metal zipper and has a second short zipper at the back neck. Hand finishes. Note that the cut through the upper body and waist is loose and easy but the hips do narrow

Slightly inset shoulder seam: 14"
Bust: to 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 30" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# D557

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The Sorelle Fontana label was started by three sisters in 1943. They prodiuced high end Alta Moda Couture and quickly beacame a favorite of the jet set with stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey hepburn, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly and Jacqueline Kennedt Onanssis among their clientelle. They were an integral part of establishing the high end "Made in Italy" tradition still known to this day and were one of the forefronts of the tradition of the independent Italian couturier.

This dress is is a spectacular example of the couture work being produced by the Sorelle Fontana atelier during this time period. Rarely do such fine examples of their work from this time period, with this level of glamour, come to market anymore. The cut is simple but dramatic. It is cut in a supermodel long sheath that was made to hug every curve but without clinging. Rather it creates a long lean silhouette that suggests the body underneath and gives the illusion of height. The neckline is cut simply at the front and the back with just the a shallow scoop. The base fabric is a stretch knit  and this glides over the bust and waist. The hips are cut with a slight curve to follow the curve of the body and the skirt falls to the floor from there. The entire dress is densely covered with hand placed iridescent blue sequins. These are so heavily applied that they overlap each other and cover the entire surface. Worked in among the sequins are a looped design that gives the dress a secondary pattern. Over this are hundreds of hand done beaded tassels that follow those curving bead detailing. Each of these dangle a full four inches off the dress and are finished with two faux pearls. The effect that these create whenever you move is jaw dropping. It is amazing. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a blue silk and closes with a back metal zipper. There is another good 5" turned up inside the hem if you need more length. All the sequins, pearls and beads are completely hand sewn into place. It weighs several pounds. There are some minor repairs to the inside lining near the inner hem but of course these are not seen when on. The stretch knit base will allow for a range of sizes. You could probably get a bit more then even the greater range below.

Bust: 17-19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 57" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD3060

Reference photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon

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This is a beautiful example of Pauline Trigere's work during this time period. The dress comes from its original owner who provided the approximate date that she purchased it.

Trigere was a master at cut and often fitted garments directly on a model. She was also very hands on and the construction of the dress shows this as it is immaculately finished with many hand details. Both the dress and its matching cape are made from a fine silk crepe chiffon.  in a deep blue. Onto that base is a 'fireworks' design in soft pastel colors that graduate from one color to the next as they travel through the swirls and curves of each design. Behind each is a softened, diffused ivory - perhaps to hint at smoke? The pattern covers both pieces and is quite stunning. The body of the dress is cut wide and full with an almost caftan feel to it as it swing out from under the top portion of the dress. The neckline is dipped into a low V at the front and back is cut even lower to leave the back almost completely exposed. Over this lies a gorgeous little capelet that dips down into points at the front and back. It is far, far better in person then how it photoed on a dress form. It is bias cut and really need s a real body in it to show it off best. Excellent condition.

The dress is fully lined in the same silk through the halter top and a blue silk through the skirt. All hand finishes. The dress closes with a low back zipper and the cape slips over the head and buttons at the neck. Bias cut so does have some play

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 48" from shoulder to hem
Capelet: 39" from neck to longest point in length

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3051

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The painted floral design used on this dress is distinctive and it was this feature that allowed me to find the date of the collection. We tracked down these photos of Karl in the studio with models wearing pieces from the 1972 collection and you can see that there are similar design elements used on the various floral pieces in those photos as we see on this example. This information also matches what I was told about the purchase date form its original owner. It is these collections during the years between 1969 and 1975 that we still see heavily influence the modern bohemian feel of Chloe today. Examples of his work during this time period are held in museums around the world and are rare finds.

This dress is wonderful. In person it is even better then how it photoed as the painted floral print really explodes off of the blue silk backdrop. The cut is kept fairly simple but is still sexy with a halter bodice and a long skirt that falls to the floor. The dress is made from a light, bias cut silk chiffon. Onto the silk is a vivid floral design that appears to be hand painted. Beautiful bright blossoms circle around the base of the skirt and travel almost up to the hips at the highest points of the design. The bodice is left the solid blue so that the eye is drawn instantly to the print on the skirt. The top is cut into a halter style with straps that curve up and behind the beck to leave the shoulders bare. The front neckline dips into a V at the front and the  back is left completely bare. The waist narrows in and then the skirt flows to the floor from there, gradually widening out as it nears the hem. This allows the design to be shows off to its full advantage. It came with its matching, extra long, scarf that has the same print on both ends in a matching silk chiffon. I have shown both ends on the two photos that it is included in. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a blue silk and closes with a side painted metal and nylon zipper. I see one small repair near the edge of the hem that is not seen when on because of the excess of fabric. Hand finishes throughout. The long edges of the scarf are hand rolled and the shorter edges finished with a fringed edging.

Bust: variable as there are no true side seams
Under bust/high waist: 13-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 60" from top of neck to hem
Scarf: 78" x 33"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3049

Reference Photos: Karl Lagerfeld with Models at Maison Chloe, 1972.

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