Vivienne Westwood loves an asymmetrical cut and here she does it to perfection with this play on a man's waistcoat. It has that wonderful 18th century feel to it that she does so well and has an almost sculpted effect. It has an inner ties to close and then it wraps over itself and is secured in place by one of her logo embossed buttons at the side. I love the draped effect through the front and the way it sits low and wide around the neck. The effect if worn alone is very sexy. You can also use it as a layering piece. Excellent condition

Fully lined and boned. It closes with an inner tie and exterior button. Tagged a 40 but check measurements as these run small. Appears unworn

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 19" from neck to hem at back, to 25" at the front

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# S553

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This fabulous dress was definitely inspired by the work that Loris Azzaro was doing during this time period. At first glance you would almost think that it was one of his pieces. It has that same signature looped keyhole neckline that has a highly detailed embellished neckline just like his pieces did. This version is made from a fluid silver-grey jersey that drapes fantastically. The color perfectly off-sets the detail at the neck and it has a cool, chic feel to it. It is gathered up and around the bodice with all the pleat work used for the gathers converging into the center keyhole. The skirt cascade from just below the bus line to flow to the floor in yards of fabric. I love the neckline and it is absolutely the center piece of the dress. It curves up and around the neck and the straps are completely encrusted with faux pearls, densely set, glittering rhinestones and beads scattered in between. It is a fantastically sexy dress. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a matching color silky rayon and closes at the back with a painted metal and nylon zipper. There is some light scuffing/grubbiness along the hem but nothing that detracts.

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: approx 11" from neck to empire waist
Skirt: approx 49" from empire waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2386

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This is an amazing and classic feeling suit from the Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture atelier. I have put that it as from the 1980s but the estate it came form was chock full of pieces dating form the late 1970s to the early 80s so it could be a little earlier. It is a chic silhouette with a classic jacket dropped to the top of the hip and a fitted skirt that lands above the knee. The fabric is beautiful and has the feel of a man's suiting, a play on gender that Yves did often. Both the jacket and skirt are constructed from a grey herringbone with grey velvet derailing at the collar and cuffs. It is cut perfectly, with a slim shoulder, a slim notched lapel. The jacket is fitted and follows the curves of your body with two pockets that sit on the front of each hip. The skirt is also fitted and cut above the knee for a subtle sexiness that contrasts the fabric choice with belt loos that match the belt. Excellent condition.

Both pieces are hand lined in silk and the suit was made entirely by hand in the YSL atelier. The jacket buttons to close and the skirt closes with a couture set zipper and hook & eye at the waist. It has it's matching belt. Numbered Haute Couture label 050937

Jacket
Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 19.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2757

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

Stripes and prints were mixed with joyful abandon on the Spring 2011 Prada runway and were then translated for retail with very little difference in some case. This skirt is a great example of that as it stays very true to the version that walked the runway. This is a mixing of prints that has become iconic and instantly associated with Prada. It is made of a almost canvas feeling cotton mix so it retains structure. The print covers the skirt from top to bottom and all the way around the sides and back. I love the baroque feel it has mixed with a very modern silhouette. It's a beauty. Excellent condition

Style.com said of this collection:

"Only Miuccia Prada could attach a label like "minimal baroque" to a collection whose references ranged from hospital scrubs to seventeenth-century cherubs to Jazz Age superwoman Josephine Baker. Fishing around for an alternative to "fresh," she herself came up with "brave, bold, and obvious"—that last one a typical head-spinner......But there was also more than enough of Prada's twisty-ness to boost this collection into her already chock-full pantheon of greats. Those cherubs, for a start, plucked from a curlicued baroque interior and all mixed up with bananas and naive monkeys in an exuberantly cartoonish print that looked like something lifted from a poster for a Josephine Baker performance at the Folies Bergère in the twenties.....As she said backstage, banana earrings vibrating: "It's time to be bold." And that's one maxim that, with any luck, will rub off on the world at large."

Fully lined in a black silk and closes with a hidden set side zipper.

Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# S764

Reference Photo: Look 8 from Prada S/S 2011. Model: Sara Blomqvist.

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This sweater is fabulous and it is a wonderful example of the knitwear that was coming out of countries like Germany for the tourist market from the 50s to the 70s. It is completely hand made and I love the floral design that is worked through the knit down the front and curving around the back. It also trails down each sleeve with heavy braided borders surrounding the floral design. The knit through the body is nubby and both the flowers and braiding are raised so has an extra dimension to it. The sleeves narrow as they reach the wrist and I love the cap on each shoulder. Little wood buttons are the perfect arts and crafts finish. Knits like this are showing extremely strong on the Prada, Miu Miu and Gucci runways this season and finding an original that can easily stand up to any of the newer pieces is a find. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes at the front with wood buttons. The knit does have some stretch so will fit a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: 23.5"
Slightly inset shoulders: 13.5"
Bust: 18-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S759

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Caftans are always an amazing vintage staple but to find one by the Yuki brand is a treat. It is one of the more rare labels to find and I love his work. One of his trademarks was minimal seaming and this caftan shows that with just one central seam that runs down the front and the back and then a seam across the top of each shoulder. It is shockingly sexy despite its full cut because of the draping. The neckline is high and you are completely covered and yet the draping does a magnificent job of suggesting the figure underneath. All while hiding anything you wish to hide. The sleeves are extremely full and a part of the sides of the caftan and each sleeve narrows as they reach the wrist. It is gathered primarily down the center with the sides draping and cocooning down beautifully. The print is bamboo and done ins shades of grey. The chiffon jersey used drapes and moves beautifully and the back is slightly trained. The matching turban uses that same printed chiffon mixed with hand draped panels of a grey stretch stain. Wear them together for a string statement feel or as separates.  Excellent condition

Fully lined in a silver satin and the sleeves are left unlined. It closes with painted metal zipper on the inner lining and a hook & eye at the neck on the outer. The hat is lined in a silver satin. Hand finishes on both the dress and hat. The cut will allow it to fit a large range of sizes as it will just drape more on a smaller figure.

Sleeves: 24" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Inner Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner Waist: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 60" from neck to hem

Turban
21" inner circumference with some stretch

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-LRG

Item# DD2661

Reference Photos: 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 >

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Not everyone is addicted to color, but they still love a beautiful print dress and for them, this is the perfect compromise. This is an absolutely amazing Bessi dress and one of my favorite pieces. The print is spectacular - you can easily see her days at Pucci strongly influencing the design and the better Bessi pieces are right up there with Emilio Pucci and Leonard in terms of style, construction and quality. A soft dove grey serves as the base color with a pretty pattern that has soft blues and pinks running through it. That design trails up and over the surface of the dress and spills down each sleeve. I love the strong use of a contrasting border that defines and anchors the cut of the dress. The simplicity of cut is beautiful and flattering. The sleeves are cut wide and full to really show off the print. The skirt flows to the floor and widens softly as it reached the hem. The neckline is scooped and the panels of fabric that act as borders are used to define the neck and cuffs, give the waist definition and act as a design element down the sides of the skirt and the upper back. The fabric used is a is a fantastic silk jersey that have allowed the colors to stay crisp and true. This dress is a real beauty and an amazing color combination that is infinitely wearable. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes at the back with a painted metal zipper. Hand finished.

Sleeves: 20"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 36.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2660

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The Hardy Amies couture house launched in 1946 and he added RTW in 1950. In 1951 Amies was chosen to design some of the wardrobe for Princess Elizabeth’s tour of Canada. That led to Amies appointment as the Royal Dressmaker in 1955 after Elizabeth became the Queen. He was known for his fine, elegant lines and love of the best of the best fabrics. A signature touch of Amies is a slightly dropped waistline as he thought it was more flattering and elegant.

This is a early example form his couture line and it is exceptional. It would make a stunning wedding gown for the bride who wants to wear vintage but because it is not a stark white could easily be worn as a gown to any event. The construction is entirely by hand and this would date to the late 1940s, early 1950s. It is made from layers of silk. Two layers of a soft grey-white silk organza on top, with a third layer of a heavy silk for the interior lining in a soft taupe grey. The deeper color of the silk interior comes through the layers of the exterior so the gown has a slight grey cast to it that is very soft and pretty. The interior construction is fabulous with boning and structure through the bodice and built in cups. On the outer layer the bodice and skirt are all pleated with flat knife pleats, pressed and sewn into place by hand. I love the expanse of cotton lace that wraps around the skirt for contrast. The bodice is strapless and hugs the body. We see that signature dropped waist so that the bodice is curved and love. From there the skirt builds in volume as it nears the hem with excess fabric all through the bottom hem to create those stunning curves folds. It is truly exceptional and a fine example of his work. It presents well but does have some small flaws. Please review the noyes below.

Fully lined in a grey-taupe silk and closes with a side painted metal zipper with hook & eye and snaps on the layers of fabric over the interior zipper. The bodice is boned and it has built in cups. The hem of the interior skirt has a wide horsehair lining inside the hem line so it falls perfectly. The middle layer of silk has an unfinished hem. The outer hem is hand rolled and hand stitched. An inner waist stay closes with hook & eye. There is yellowing and discoloration to the lower hem and the edge of the hem. There is yellowing to the from inner edge of the bodice and fraying to the inner silk along the inner edge of the bodice. I feel that it is entirely wearable as is or if you wished to, would be a fairly simple job to make some changes to make it perfect again but is sold and priced as being all original.

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 10" from top of dress to true waist
Skirt: 45" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2657

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The 1953 film "How to Marry a Millionaire" featured the mega-star line up of Betty Grable  Marilyn Monroe and Lauren Bacall. William Travilla designed the bulk of the costumes for the film and they have become some of the most iconic looks on film. In the film Lauren wears this suit all through the beginning of the film. This is the actual suit made and worn in the film and to the best of my knowledge it was the only one made. It was purchased by a private Hollywood collector in the 1970s and was held in storage until it was recently purchased and made available for sale and I have now been asked to handle that sale. It is wonderful to have such an iconic piece of film history in the shop and the mind boggling to have a piece actually worn by Lauren in one of the most iconic of films.

The best description of the suit is perhaps found by watching the film and seeing it move on Lauren. It is cut to be fitted with a seamed bodice that follows the curves of the bust and a nipped in waist created by precise vertical and angled seams. The hips flare out and you can feel the stiffening material used in the inner construction so the suit would hold its shape no matter how Lauren moved during the scenes. The front closes with three buttons. The lining is silk and hand set. The skirt is very unusual and wraps to close with the open wrap at the back. This unusual skirt treatment is one if the strongest identifiers of the suit outside of inner studio/costume label.  There are alterations done the waist and these are original - this would have been common on set to accommodate the star as she perhaps changed sizes during filming. I have been told that she wore this after the film as well for some of the press so the alterations could have been done the. It is in excellent condition otherwise and a remarkable piece of Hollywood memorabilia.

The jacket is fully lined in a grey silk and the skirt unlined. The skirt closes with a row of buttons offset to one side at back and wraps to close. The jacket closes with the buttons at the front as seen. The costume department tag identifying it from the film as as Luaren's costume is found in the inner part of the skirt. The jacket shows the slightest of dusting across the shoulders which a clean would rectify if this bothered you. I have not cleaned this because of the value and provenance as most collectors prefer items like this in their original state. so I was respectful of that. There are light perspiration marked under the arms on the interior silk that do not show on the exterior. The area where the inner sleeve lining is attached has some small areas where the stitches have come undone. Again this has all been left as found. The skirt has an extension at the waist that was told to me to be original and also left as found. Stitches at the inner front skirt to denote that it was the front - many hand done garments and couture items had this detail during this time frame. Serge finished seams in the skirt, hand set lining in the jacket and hand finishes throughout.

Jacket
Sleeves: 21.5"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 32" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2619

Reference Photos: Lauren Bacall in "How To Marry A Millionaire", 1953.
Watch the film in it's entirety below!

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This wonderful tailored and chic dress is labeled Christian Dior Original and pieces form this time period with this label were almost always a custom or special order. This would have been based on the Dior Haute Couture collection designed by Christian Dior himself and you can clearly see the similar front draping technique in the several museum held  included here from that 1955 collection and even one that Dita Von Teese owns and has worn. These where made in, and for, the American market but were based on the runway designs and with many of the same high standard finishes that the true Haute Couture pieces incorporated. I know for fact that there is an actual photo of this dress out there but unfortunately I have not been able to re-find it. One day I will come across it once again and it will be sent to the new owner if it is sold already when that happens.

The dress itself is a wonderful example of the tailoring Christian Dior put into his pieces. The fabric is a light serged wool with a touch of stretch to it that is possible because the fabric was cut and sewn on the cross grain. This makes it both incredibly comfortable to wear once on but at the same time acts like a "shaping" garment in that it hugs and smooths the body. The front is incredible with that high crossed panel detailing that is secured with a button - a detail featured prominently in this collection. The shoulders are rounded and you will note that there are no seams around the arm, rather the fabric extends and is shaped and cut in the proper technique. The sleeves narrow to a buttoned cuff at each wrist. The waist nips in and the skirt hugs the hips and narrows with a large front pleat and smaller back vent that allows movement. Pockets sit on each hip and are set to cleverly add a gentle curve and highlight that desired "hourglass" shape of the period. It is fantastic and even better in person. Excellent museum quality.

Unlined and closes with a back brass metal zipper. The front button is decorative but the button hole is properly finished. Interior waist stay that hooks to close. Buttons on each cuff. Note that all three buttons are different from each other so during its history there have been replacements made. The interior has a ribbon finish hem and is extremely well constructed. Almost entirely and clearly hand finished with some machine work as per the dictates of demi-couture.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 26.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2617

Reference Photos: (1) F/W 1955 Christian Dior "Virevolte" Dress at the MET.  /  (2) Dita Von Teese.  /  (3) Model in Christian Dior’s Y-Line dress called “Blue de Perse”, Paris 1955. Photo by Regina Relang.

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Leger worked for Karl Lagerfeld at Fendi and followed him to Chanel in the eightiesd when Lafgerfeld took over the house in 1983. By 1985 Leger forged out on his own but it was not until 1993 that the actual Herve Leger label appeared on the scene and history was made. His dresses were one of the stars of the nineties and one of the most coveted and iconic of the labels that really represent that period of fashion. His bandage dress in particular were coveted by every girl everywhere and his strong lines and sensual designs were everywhere. This is a stunning gown that combines that iconic striped bandage feel with inky black velvet strips combined with the length and richness of silk. The silk is an almost gun,etal grey rather then black and this combined with the deep black of the velvet is a fabulous contrast. The bodice is molded and shaped and the fabric stretch and mold tightly to your shape - his signature. This goes form bust to just above the hip and then the silk skirt flows tot he floor in a soft draping column. The silk used is a light sueded silk with no lining so flows wonderfully. The bodice fabric have his signature spandex worked through them so the fit is perfect. Gorgeous with one small item to note but present as excellent

The bodice is fully lined in a black silk satin and the skirt unlined. It closes with a hidden set back zipper. There is one darkened area on the back skirt that would not even photo - its not a huge difference in color but there. Priced accordingly. Tagged a FR40/US8 but please check actual listed measurements.

Bust: 18" 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: 58" from shoulder strap to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2547

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Issey Mayake headed to Apris back in 1964 where he worked for Guy Laroche and Givenchy, followed by a stint at Geoffrey Beene in NYC by the late 60s. By 1970 he had opened his own studio and two years later, less then 10 years since his start, he was back in Paris to show his own collection. His clothes have always sculpted around the body, using it only as a base for his creations and the impact he has had on the fashion world in unparalleled. In 1999 Naoki Takizawa became the designer of Miyake’s women’s wear lines and this dress is from one her very first shows - the Fall 2000 collection. I have included the video of that show and at the 4:20 mark of video is where you first see the dress. It is most often called the "egg carton" dress though I have also heard of it referred to as the "popcorn" dress as well. Both names in tribute to the remarkable bubbled effect of the fabric. It skims over the body with more volume towards the hem and has a boit of a life of its own as it moves and drapes as you do. The color is a deep sullen grey, offset but the cream striping down each side and sleeve, circling the hem and detailing the collar. It is an amazing example of the technical aspect of his work and will only increase in value as decades pass. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips over the head. Tagged a size 4 but the stretch and volume allow for a slightly greater range of sizes.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 24"
Bust: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23-24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2497

Reference Photo: F/W 2000 Issey Miyake Runway Show (Screengrab from video below)

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This spectacular eighties dress with its matching shawl from Norma Kamali is not only super sexy but it gives you lots of styling options and is instantly recognizable as from her. It is made from her signature slinky, lightweight jersey that she favors to this day. It is the type of fabric that is so easy to wear and care for and drapes amazingly. The dress is in a design that she still uses in variations in current collections but I feel these older, original pieces are that much stronger and really are the basis of her entire signature look. It has a dramatic draped top, strong shoulders and a fitted draped hip that you can wear high or low, over the skirt that comes to a point at the font and back and sits higher on each side. I have shown it at full length but that gathered cinching in at the waist does allow you to wear it further up on the hip to shorten the length as well. It has a matching square of fabric that you can use to style multiple ways. It is so rare to find these earlier examples of her work in a complete set like this and this particular one is fabulous. Excellent condition.

Unlined, light stretch matte jersey in a deep slate gray. There is elastic that runs through the waist and hips. Well constructed. Padded shoulders that are held in place by velcro so are removable if you wish to have a softer, more rounded shoulder.

Dress
Shoulders: no defined
Bust: open
Waist: 11-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19-24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 21" from neck to dropped waist when not worn higher on the hip
Skirt: 32.5" from dropped waist to hem

Shawl
56" x 58"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2496

Reference Photos: 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 >

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In 1981 Haslton still remained in full control and at the helm of his internartional brand. He has not yet singed the international licensing agreements (that was to happen in 1983) that would be the beginning of his downfall. At this point he was at the top of his game and anyone who was anybody was clamoring for his work. His pieces where sky high and the work impeccable. His beaded and sequin pieces where, like this lovely little jacket all hand made in India and her personally was choosing the fabrics and materials used. The 1981 collection was especially intricate with heavily beaded and sequinned pieces featured. This is one of those pieces and is made of a cut work silk organza in a silver hue whose pattern is held together by looped stitched that run between the pieces and leave a hint of skin peeking through. Over this and following the design is an edging of silver glass tube beads and miniature pearls. All hand applied and placed to give the jacket a swirling organic feel. In the book Halston published by Phiadon, a similar piece in red in shown on Katherine Graham, the American publisher who led the Washington Post for more then two decades. Also from that book is a photo of Halston with models fromt he show and you can see the girl in the gold wearing a similar piece over a skirt and belted with a sash. A great styling option to copy. Really a wonderful piece. Excellent condition.

The body of the jacket is fully lined in a grey silk chiffon and it closes at the front with hook and eye. There may be the very occasional break in the thread but no areas that I can see offhand. Hand done.

Sleeves: 21.5" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: approx 19" flat across but no true side seams due to the cut of the arm
Waist: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S733

Reference Photos: from Halston book published by Phaidon. (1) Halston with models, December 7 1981, photo Ron Galella.  (2) Katherine Graham, October 29 1981, photo Globe photos.  /  (3-4) Amanda Lee Shirreffs for her weekly column on our blog, Curated. (Photos by Erin Leydon) Click here to see the full column >

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This wonderful Haute Couture suit is from the 1958 collection and comes from the closet of the original owner who commissioned it directly from the atelier. Cristobal Balenciaga was known for his fine tailoring and sculptural approach to design and the restrained and refined lines of this suit showcase that aesthetic. Even Dior himself declared Balenciaga as "the Master of us all" and Balenciaga's impact on fashion cannot be underestimated.

The suit is made of a grey wool with a slight herringbone design that runs through its weave, highlighting the variations in the color of the wool. Cristobal was known for doing the fitting himself, from the initial muslin stage through to the final fittings which means that a couture suit such as this one, made during the years he was alive and headed the house, means that you have a garment fitted by the master himself. The skirt has a simple, straight cut that flares out at the hem for the slightest suggestion of an A-line cut. The jacket is cropped and utilizes curved seams to skim the torso and suggest the curves of the body underneath. Together the suit is refined and proper and of perfect proportions. To own a piece of couture Balenciaga is truly to own a piece of fashion history and his pieces were worn by starlets and society girls, including Grace Kelly,who wore a similar suit In Monaco. Excellent condition.

Entirely made by hand to Haute Couture standards. Both the jacket and skirt are fully lined in a hand-set black silk. Interior hand finished seams. Hand done buttonholes. The skirt closes with a painted metal zipper and hook & eye at the waist. The jacket buttons to close. Some of the stitches are coming loose along the top of the lining inside the skirt and this is left as found. I did not photo the numbered tag under the label - as you can see the label is becoming fragile and I did not want to touch or manipulate it anymore then required. The number underneath is 61H18. I have included detail shots of some of the interior hand work.

Jacket
Sleeves: 18"
Shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 17.5" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2467

Reference Photo: Princess Grace of Monaco wearing a similar Balenciaga in Monte Carlo, 1960s.

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The Haute Couture version of this suit recently came up at auction and it was very helpful to determine the date of this set (see the provided photo reference). This version would be considered demi-couture and special ordered based on the haute Couture runway version directly through Saks Fifth Avenue and once finished imported back into America. The hat was made in America by a specialist hat maker licensed to do so by Dior. It is remarkable to have the complete set consisting of a jacket, top, skirt, pant and hat along with the original leather belt that you can use on the various pieces. The suiting pieces are made form a grey wool. The jacket is long to the hip and has large flap pockets on the front. The skirt is [pencil style and the pants cut wide. I love the striped, lightweight wool blouse with its huge attached tie. All the pieces are backed in a bright green wool and the pant and skirt are both lined in green silk as well. The hat also is finished in green and no matter what combo the pieces are worn in, they all have that undeniable Dior chicness. Excellent condition with specific condition notes for each piece below.

Hat
Unlined and in a Saks hatbox. Grosgrain ribbon detailing at the brim. Black lining and inner grosgrain ribbon. Tagged Miss Alice and Saks Fifth Avenue. Inner Circumference: 21"

Shirt
Unlined with a button front and fabric covered snaps. Hand finishes and attached front bow tie. Each cuff buttons to close
Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 23" from neck to hem

Skirt
Backed in green wool and an additional green silk lining. It closes with a zipper and flat hook and eye at the waist. Saks Fifth Avenue tag and hand finishes
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from waist to hem

Pants
Green silk lining. It closes with a front zipper and button at the waist. Saks Fifth Avenue tag and hand finishes. I see one small nip out of the exterior fabric on the back on one leg. Pockets on each hip.
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42.5" from waist to hem
Inseam: 30"

Jacket
Backed in green wool and an additional green silk lining through the sleeves. Each pocket is also backed in green wool. It closes with buttons down the front. Christian Dior for Saks Fifth Avenue tag and hand finishes. Extra buttons along an interior seam
Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 27.5" from neck to hem

Belt
Will fit 28" to 30". Normal wear no stamped logo

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2465

Reference Photos: (1)  Top: Grace Kelly at the Monte Carlo International Television Festival in 1973.   Bottom: Suit on display at the Grace Kelly 2016 Matsuya Ginza Exhibition in Tokyo.  /  (2-3) Charles A Whitaker Auctions

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Halston was at the forefront in taking simple and known silhouettes for day and making them into extravagant and yet still easy to wear evening pieces by changing the fabrics to fluid silks and sequins and keeping the cut as easy and simple as possible. This allowed dresses, like this one, to drape wonderfully on the body and created a new form of sexuality that was a mix of high glamour and the more casual American nod to dressing. This is a particularly good example of that and still extremely wearable even now. Halston had the fabric for these little sequin covered dresses hand made in India and it is a combination of a fine silk chiffon densely covered in iridescent sequins. This one is a chic mix of silvers and pewter, deepening to glossy blacks and edged with little round silver beads. That effect of the light on these sequins once you have this one on and you move is just amazing. It slips on and falls into place in a simple tunic shaped sheath. I love the excessive cowl at the neck and how the sleeves are cut wide and full. The cut and construction are what one would expect from one of the most eminent of the great American designers. Similar pieces were prominent and on display at the Halston and Warhol: Silver and Suede Exhibit. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear. There is perhaps some small areas of missing sequins but none that overly distract. The loose and easy cut will allow it to fit a wider range of sizes.

Sleeves: 22.5" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2362

Photo credit: Halston and Warhol: Silver and Suede Exhibit

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From the Spring 2015 Dolce and Gabbana presentation comes this delightful special and limited edition silk scarf. I believe that this was only given as a show favor to a limited amount of guests and was not otherwise produced making it both rare and very special. The collection itself was inspired by the ballet and in particular the Accademia del Teatro Alla Scala. This is translated over the surface of the silk with dancers screened across its surface. The show date and Dolce and Gabbana name is written across one corner

Unworn and new in original box with all original logo inscribed tissue and ribbon. Handsewn, handrolled to front, plump. Guaranteed authentic

35" x 35"

Item# A226

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This little Beene dress is a classic. I love it's proper little lines and combined with Beene's fabulous tailoring its a real stand out. Made of a striped grey wool that at first glance appears to be very simply cut but upon closer inspection you realize that all the shape through the body is created by cleverly placed, curved vertical seaming. Little pockets are hidden along the seam and it zips at the front with a concealed zipper that runs up that front middle seam. The collars and cuffs are a matte cream silk satin and give wonderful contrast. A big bow sits at the neck and the stark black of it offers the perfect contrast to the other elements. Fabulous day pieces are sometimes the hardest to find when you look to vintage but this one is wonderful! Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a hidden set zipper at the front neck. Two front pockets and a decorative button on each cuff. The bow at the neck snaps into place can can be removed altogether with the snaps hidden under the collar when removed.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 40.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1997

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A gorgeous silk & cashmere mix Dior sweater with an adorable heart and logo pattern that runs over its surface and is woven directly into the fabric. Blacks, cream and grey are mixed to perfection to produce this fabulous little sweater. A v neck and skinny cut sleeves are the perfect finish The fabric is extremely light weight feels fantastic on. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips over the head to wear. It is tagged a US 8 but runs small so please check actual measurements. Silk, wool and cashmere mix.

Shoulders: 15" across
Bust: 17-19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Sleeves: 24" from shoulder to longest point
Total length: 21" from neck to bottom hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# S554

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Super rare and early Gianni Versace sweater with a leopard like spot white on grey patten. The neckline is high and ribbed as are the cuffs and around the bottom. The spot design is woven through the knot and there is a secondary texture that runs through it as well. The shoulders drop and the sleeves are full and then narrow at each wrist. If you are a very brave girl it woud play double duty as a micro mini. Or at least a tunic over tights. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on.

Sleeves: 21" from drop shoulder
Shoulders: 20" dropped
Bust: open as the sleeves run down past where the bust seam would normally be
Waist: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 31" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S553

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What you can't see at first glance wit this particular gown is that the metallic silk chiffon that creates that spectacular tie at the waist is semi transparent. AS the long ties wrap around the body the layering of them makes it opaque but at the base where this fabric connects the upper bodice to the skirt you actually get a glimpse of skin under the fabric. You can style the ties to take advantage of that or completely cover it. This play on transparent cut outs is a staple of Beene's that you see even in his early work of the sixties. In this gown he takes it to a more sophisticated level. The inset at the middle is all attached and you can style it a zillion ways. I have deliberately left the ties hanging long so you can get an idea of their length and expanse. Above and below this is a printed silver and black silk. Yards of it are used in the skirt so when you move you can really get a sense of its fullness. The bodice is formed around the inset and really consists of capped shoulders and a puffed short sleeve. A detail I love is the underskirt that is edged in black lace so you get just a peek of it from under the exterior skirt. This is really couture level workmanship and an extraordinary gown! Excellent, appears unworn condition condition.

The skirt is fully lined with a black silk chiffon edged with a wide panel of black lace at its hem. The silk taffeta portions of the bodice is lined in the same silk chiffon. It close with a series of fabric covered buttons and a low back zipper with an inner waist stay. Each sleeve has elastic in its cuff

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from shoulder to bottom waist seam
Skirt: 40" from waist seam to bottom hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1904

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This is a stupendous early seventies suit by Louis Feraud that I think is just tremendous! It is that perfect working girl cut that is still fresh now. The skirt is cut on an almost exaggerated A-line with op stitched detailing that emphasize the widening of the cut as it near the hem. The jacket is perfection. It sits just at the hip with a narrowed in waist and lovely rounded, large collar. I love the three little pickets that sit atop the fabric and how each has an embroidered design on it. Its all top stitched which adds to the design, right down to the little buckle at the back. It just fit on the mannequin so on a slightly smaller girl will sit and look ever better!! Excellent, appears unworn condition

Jacket
Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 14" across
Bust: 16" flat across the back from seam to seam
Waist: 12" flat across the back from seam to seam
Length: 21" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 12" flat across the back from seam to seam
Hips: 18" flat across the back from seam to seam

Length: 27" from waist to hem Both pieces are fully lined in a logo embossed silky rayon. The skirt closes with a zipper and hook & eye at the waist. The jacket closes with the logo embossed buttons at the front. Each pocket has that wonderful embroidery detailing. The color is slightly lighter then shown - it is closest to the color seen in the label shot.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS

Item# DD1101

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