This is a slightly less intricate version of the Look 20 jacket that Carmen Kass wore on the Spring 2002 runway. Vogue's review of the collection said in part 'Versace's collection could have been designed specifically for Lopez and her fellow members of the red-hot diva society.' This was specifically noted since the then newlywed Lopez showed up to attend this show and caused a bit of a stir.

I love this jacket and I think it is even better in person. It was a touch too small on my dress form so is not sitting exactly how I would have liked it to. You also don't get the sense of movement from the fringe that runs down the front that you do when you see it on and in person. The leather used is butter soft and the fringes are equally as light and soft. This gives them tremendous movement and in person they act more like a fabric then leather. The jacket is cut long through the body just like ton the runway. It nips in slightly at the waist and the shoulders are structured but sift with no extra padding. I love the braided leather cord detail woven through the edge of the collar, cuffs and around the hem. It has hidden hooks to close it down the front and pockets on each hip. It is fabulous. Excellent condition

Unlined through the body and closes with hidden hooks down the front. There is a partial lining set through the upper shoulder and into the sleeves. The leather is butter soft and light in weight. Pockets on each hip. The color is person has a touch of a 'putty' feel to it. Sold in clean, as found condition

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 37" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C506

Reference Photo: S/S 2002 Versace Runway, Look 20. Model: Carmen Kass.

This garment is sold in clean, as found condition ad has been thoroughly checked over before shipping

Fine examples of Battenberg lace are always highly sought after and this one is exceptional. Being a tape lace, the jacket has its own innate weight to it and you can instantly tell that you are wearing something that was meticulously made by hand. The shape of the jacket is created by the lace making process, not cut out of a piece of cloth. In other words, it was shaped as it was made, stitch by stitch, with the end result firmly in mind from the first stitch. This one is very elaborate with a multitude of shapes and designs scattered through the pattern. Much of the workmanship is done with a 3D feel and these differences in height throughout the lace give it a beautiful texture. It is cut fuller through the back, perhaps to leave room for a bustle, or it may even have been a maternity jacket, or a morning coat. These types of pieces, morning coats especially, were often cut looser and meant to be thrown on over a more elaborate morning dress where the outfit was fitted at bust but then flared out down from there. They were pieces that women did not have to wear corsets under and the jacket over top helped to hide this fact. The jacket also has the most remarkable sleeves. Each is cut with a wide flare that mimics the shape through the body and each ends in a longer pointed end. All of the edges follow the pattern of the lace. I have included several detail shots and none can come close to how gorgeous this is in real life. It is truly a work of hand made art. It is an extraordinary piece of fashion history and a testament to the level of textiles from this time period. Excellent condition with a very minor mote below

Unlined and has no closures. There may be a tiny area here and there where the tape has darkened slightly and the very very occasional broken thread, but nothing that is any more than natural patina over the many years since is was made. The loose and easy cut will fit a range of sizes.

It is 51" from the point of one sleeve to the point of the other
Bust: approx to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist-hips: open
Length: 29" from neck to longest point of back hem
The hem of the jacket is a full 105" inches from edge to edge

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# S861

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

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

When I look at this top I am instantly reminded of the type of silk you would choose to make a men's tie out of. It is very light in weight and has that same feeling that you would see in a Hermes tie. It has lot of 'men's' detailing to like the extra button up on the cuff opening and the turned down collar and button down feel of it. It all adds up to make it feel like an instant classic. I also love the chic neutral feel it has. Style wise, it has a simple, pointed collar  and buttons down the front. Each cuff has a two buttons on the actual cuff and then another to close the opening above. The sleeves are cut so they have a bit of a pouf over the wrist. Made of a gorgeous, fine grade silk. Excellent condition

The top is unlined and closes with buttons down the front. Each sleeve buttons to close with two size choices and there is an extra button higher up the cuff as well. Generous in cut so should fit a range of sizes.

Sleeves: approx 24"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# S859

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 just love a great black dot on white print and this is what covers the surface of this wonderful Ungaro top. It is made from a scarf weight silk that is light and easy to wear. It also a secondary design woven into the silk that depicts little ocean fishing motifs - octopus, fish etc. The sleeves are cut with just a slight fullness above the cuffs. They are inset into the shoulder with gathers so are a touch fuller at the top. The body of the top is cut loose and easy as it falls from the padded shoulders. I love the high collar that is designed to stand up to frame the neck. It even has a little hidden silk covered snap that closes it off perfectly and holds it exactly in place. This all high eighties chic. Excellent condition with a very minor note below.

Unlined and buttons down the front. Each cuff buttons to close. Padded shoulders. The loose and easy fit should work on a range of sizes. Note that there is perhaps the very faintest feel of grubbiness to the collar and cuff areas but it is extremely faint. I am being very picky

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 15" and the padding extends another 1/2" beyond that
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# S857

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 lovely Bill Gibb set is from the turn of the 1970s and early on in his label's history. Gibb was one of the most influential and famous designers in 1970s Britain and his clothes were sought out and worn by the rich and famous. This two piece dress and jacket set is absolutely gorgeous and a wonderful example of his work.

The set consists of loose, swing cut jacket and a pinafore feeling dress that buttons up the back. The dress has straps that curve up and around the neck to cross over at the back. This leaves a nice low scoop to the back. The front has his signature bib finish and onto this front panel is an elaborate pattern embroidered onto the cotton. The cut swings out from there to be very full by the time it reaches the hem. It buttons up the back and opens completely when unbuttoned. The jacket is a work of art and is cut with high capped shoulders and is finished with a ribbed grosgrain ribbon down the front and around the hem.  It has no closures and is cut to be very full through the body. Big pleats run down the back to help accomplish this and to add design detail. The cuffs are incredible with working button and loops set on a backdrop of that same ribbon finish for an almost 'dandy' feel to them. The fabric is a soft gauze cotton that has little embroidered squares set over the surface as well as little boxes of tiny cut outs. Both pieces are fully lined in an ivory satin so you can't see all the way through the cut outs but they do add a wonderful bit of extra texture. This is a rare and absolutely wonderful set. Excellent condition.

Both pieces are fully lined in an ivory satin. The dress buttons to close at the back. The jacket has no closures. Note the set purposely has a soft, almost 'lived in' feel due to the fabric choice.

Jacket
Sleeves: 24"
Slightly inset shoulders: approx 14"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist-hips: open
Length: 28" from neck to hem

Dress
Bust: 16.5-17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist-hem: open
Length: 43" from shoulder strap to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3196

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 from the same Haute Couture collection as the linen jacket I also have listed in the shop. It is also from the same private collection coming to me from the daughter of the original Couture client. The look for the 1981 season, according to the book, 'Dior, Catwalk' was easy, flowing styles .. "the dresses often have short puffed sleeves and are scattered with cheerful motifs....Bohan has created styles that not only uphold the honor of couture but can be worn comfortably as well"

The attention to detail shown in every stitch is breathtaking. It is entirely done by hand and the silks used are of the highest possible grade and are as fine and light as a feather. The top is done in a silk chiffon that has a ribbon finish to it that adds pretty texture. It floats over the torso for an easy fit. It is unlined, which makes it semi-transparent. It has a finish of pleats that run down the front for a pretty detail. This makes the floral pattern that covers the silk even more interesting as it peaks through and over the pleats. The sleeves are short and puffed as the collection was noted as having. The skirt is a neat pencil and falls in a column of perfectly cut silk. The same pretty floral pattern is continued over the silk of the skirt and it feels just a touch deeper in tone since the fabric there is opaque. The skirt wraps over itself and hooks & snaps to close. There are even pockets on each hip. It is truly a wonderful example of Couture during this time period and when you see it in person you will be astounded at the level of craftsmanship and care put into the construction. Excellent condition with one minor note below.

The skirt wraps and hooks and snaps to close. It is hand lined in an ivory silk. The bodice is unlined and closes down the front with the buttons and then snaps nearer to the bottom. You could move the hooks and snaps at the waist of the skirt to adjust the fit a bit up or down as required. There is one very faint spot on the tip of the collar of the top. I photoed it and you can review that photo after the label shot. The color in person is a pure ivory with no yellowing to the fabric - any you see in the photos is from the lighting only. It is completely made by hand as the parameters of Haute Couture dictates. Proper Haute Couture label present in the top. Numbered 13660

Top
Slightly inset shoulders: 13.5"
Bust-Hem: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24" from top of bodice to waist

Skirt:
Waist: 12.25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3194

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 two of these dresses available and both are the same size. Once both are sold the listing will say it is no longer available.

This Lanvin dress from the Spring 2015 collection is wonderful. From his very first collection for the Fall of 2002, Alber established what would be one of his most recognizable signature aesthetics - plenty of draping. This dress is based on just that with seemingly little structure at first glance, but once it is on you realize just how masterful that so called simple draping is. The dress is suspended from one shoulder and the bodice drapes across the bust and back in a way that utilizes the chevron pattern to its best. On the side with the shoulder you get a bit of a scooped feel down that side. The fabric is cleverly laid across the bust in a way that it shape the body and makes it feel long. It has an elastic waist and is incredibly comfortable and accommodating once on the body. Pockets are hidden along each hip for a touch of ease to the design and the skirt is cut super model long. I actually own the twin of this dress and can personally attest that it stands up to travel exceedingly well and will remain virtually wrinkle free straight out of a suitcase. It is also very versatile with the ability to go from day to night with a simple change of accessories. This one looks to have never been worn. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on with an elastic running through the waist. Pockets along the seam of each hip. The measurement range below is the comfortable range of the fabric lying flat. It is very accommodating and will should fit a variety of sizes. Tagged a modern 42. It appears to have never been worn, or worn very little

Bust: 18-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 27" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17.5" from top of bodice to waist but will come up a bit on the body to sit on the natural waist
Skirt: 47" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD3164

Reference Photos: (1-2) 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 exception 1920s cape by the label Vogue Company is a work of art. It is most likely a an interpretation of what was happening in the Paris Haute Couture ateliers of the day. It looks to have been constructed entirely by hand and to very high standards. The cape is made from a luxurious creamy ivory silk that drapes to perfection once on. The collar is set high and tall so it stands up and frames the neck and face. It is finished with what I believe is rabbit. There are no closures to the cape but you could easily add a hook and eye if you wished to have it sit closed at the top of the neck. The cape falls to the knee area once on. On the upper portion of the cape a netted lace has been applied and the denser parts of that lace appear to be made out of a soft chenille type wool. This gives the cape an very interesting texture and a touch of contrast. This added layer also adds a touch of weight so the cape hangs perfectly. Inside it is partially lined with a silk chiffon. I see some deterioration and discoloration to the lining but was so infatuated with how the bottom portion has been scalloped and tacked into place at the end of those points to the outer layer of silk that I did not have the heart to remove it. It is an absolute treasure of a find and such a rarity to find a piece this old and in this condition considering it is entirely original. So many of the pieces you see at market these days at this level of condition have had restoration work done to them. It is still not perfect though, so please make sure you read the full description below. Overall great antique condition

Partially lined with no closures. I do see some thinning of the fabric across the interior lining with some small tears. The inside neckline has some discolorations and there is a discolored area on the outer silk on the one side. There is also general grubbiness to the back of the cape below the lace applique. I see some breaks in the netting of the lace. Please review the photos of these areas shown after the label photo. It is still strong and wearable with care and priced with all of this in mind. For an original piece that is now almost 100 years old I would rate this as in great overall condition. Should fit any size

Length: 42" from neck to hem and the collar stand 5" from the seam at the inner neck

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

Item# C504

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

From the Spring 2015 Runway collection, this Valentino dress is wonderful. Both Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli were designing for that house at the time and taking the atelier to new places. Vogue said of the collection that season, remarking specifically to the seaside themed dresses: "The collection was poetic, graceful, and beautiful. Chiuri and Piccioli touched on many of Italy's patrimonies, from its antiquities all the way down to its kitsch... the designers lavished special attention on the seaside, printing some gowns with starfish and snails, and embroidering others with shells, sailing ships, and underwater creatures like the Portuguese man-of-war....as always, it was the workmanship that astounded, be it extravagantly done, as the feather-embroidered numbers were, or more naively wrought, like those sea creatures. "In this moment when everything is synthetic, digital, and flat, you need something more human. To dream, you need to feel something, not just to see," said Piccioli."

The dress is stunning and made from a silk chiffon that is entirely cut on the bias so that it flows and moved beautifully over the body. The coral design, that is in keeping with the theme of that season,  runs over the entire dress in a soft neutral palette that plays against the pale ivory cream silk. It is almost weightless and yet constructed so that it drapes on the body perfectly. The skirt falls to the floor in a sweep expanse of fabric. Two layers of chiffon are built in underneath the printed top layer so that it has a light floating effect when you move. The waist is cinched under the lightly draped bodice and the back is scooped low in an asymmetrical curve to leave most of the back bare. The open line is broken only by the silk covered elastic band that runs across the scoop to hold the dress in place. If you prefer it to be completely open you could easily remove this so you get more of the look of the editorial photo from Vogue that I have included. The front of the top is cut with a classical one shoulder design that leaves the other shoulder bare. It is very beautiful. Excellent condition

Fully lined in an ivory colored silk chiffon cut on the bias. The skirt is made up of three full layers of silk. It closes with a low back hidden set zipper. The strap that goes across the back is attached on one side and hooks to close on the other with a row of four hook & eye. The shoulder ties into place with long attached ties. Inner waist stay. Tagged a US8

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 15" from top of bodice to waist and can be adjusted
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3022

Reference Photos: (1) Valentino S/S 2015, Look 68. Model: Irina Liss.  /  (2) Photo by Mario Testino, Vogue US, Feb 2015.  /  (3-4) Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon. Cherie is wearing a Magnetic Midnight X Shrimpton Couture 'Stardust' Headpiece - available on the site here >

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 two of these Mongolian furs in at the moment that are quite similar but do have a bit of a unique feel in the way that the fur is placed and the texture of the fur as well. This one is the slightly more creamy ivory color of the two and I think its better in person because of it. In stays a more true ivory in pretty much any light. Both are generously cut Mongolian fur jackets from the seventies. It appears to have never been worn little and is in very good condition. It is exceptionally long and shaggy and makes for quite the dramatic statement piece. The cut will work on a smaller frame to feel more over-sized, while the actual measurements will allow for a fuller framed girl to also carry it off. Excellent condition with one note to review below.

Fully lined with a cream silky matte satin. Closes with a front fur hooks. Please see notes above regrading the color in real life. There is an area near the bottom edge at the front that has a more pinkish undertone. I thought perhaps this was not natural but its the same tone as the other jacket so i think its a natural change in hue on the fur. I photoed it for your review - please see the final photo after the shot of the label. This was sold to me years ago as an Oscar de la Renta but the owner said the tag was removed at some point and it only has its shop tag now. It is very well made so that may very well be true. Note that it is in clean, as found condition and may have a touch of storage odor as a result. It was not cleaned and the price reflects that.

Sleeve length: approx 27" including fur
Inside shoulder: 16"
Inside bust: approx 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist- hips: open
Length: approx 30" from neck to hem including fur

Approximate modern size equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# C503

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 wonderful cropped feather coat that has no label but seems to be well made and is quite fabulous. The color of the feathers is an ivory with some of the feathers having a secondary bit of natural greys and browns running down their tips. It has a fur hook to close it at the neck and the sleeves are long. I love the short crop to it and the way the front curves up to the neckline. Very rock and roll chic. It has that bit of a current Saint Laurent fare to it and the length means it can top just above anything. Excellent condition

Fully lined in an ivory taffeta rayon and has a fur hook at the neck. Slightly more of a creamy ivory then how it photoed. The easy cut will allow it to fit a range of sizes

Sleeves: approx 25" including feathers
Inside shoulders: 16"
Inside bust: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Length: approx 20" from neck to hem including feathers

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# C502

I have a small collection of historically important, key designer labelled vintage furs, fur trimmed & feather pieces stored away in my archives that I will be slowly posting on the site over the next couple of years until I have none left. I will no longer be buying furs for the shop moving forward and have not purchased anything for several years now. I feel like times have changed and while there still is a place for vintage furs for some, including collectors and historians, many modern girls are choosing other options. Many of the pieces in my collection are representative of the designer during a set time period in history that was different then our modern outlook. I have decided that the best course to handle this controversial issue is to let the pieces I have go rather then sit in a cold storage unit. All fur coats, fur trimmed & feather pieces are final sale

This garment has been checked over before shipping and is ready to wear upon arrival.

The black version of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 2001 Couture show and I have had a black one in the shop but never the ivory until now. Versions of this piece have been a constant throughout Alaia's history and similar gowns featured prominently both in the Alaia exhibit at the Groninger Museum and accompanying book 'Alaia- Azzedine Alaia in the 21st Century,'.

This long and sexy silhouette is perhaps one of the most iconic of all the Alaia designs and most certainly one that is instantly recognizable as being his work. It is a look that feels as fresh to wear now as it did when it was created. The dress is made from his signature stretch viscose jersey. This fabric molds to the body once on and is cut to hug every curve through the bodice and the waist. Under that it flows out into a very long, full length skirt that is made of yards and yards of fabric. The contrast of being fully covered and yet having your every curve show is signature part of his genius in covering the female form. The bodice of the dress is cut into a slightly higher neck and back and has low dipping sides. Raised seam work highlight the curves of the dress around the body and also create and emphasize the bust and waist. More seams curve around the backside and hug the body. The color is a creamy ivory. This dress would also make for a wonderful wedding dress for someone looking for something not as traditional. Excellent condition with one very minor note below

Unlined and closes with a hidden set side zipper. There are also hook and eye hidden at the top of one shoulder. The gown is bias cut so does come up in length a touch once on. It is tagged a vintage Alaia size Small and Alaia does run small. The knit will stretch a bit and allow for a bit of range size-wise. I have given the range laying flat and stretching out to its comfortable max - you might be able to squeeze a touch more if needed. There is a teeny bit of a very faint mark near the base of the zipper but it is extremely minor. Please see the photo provided after the label shot

Bust: will stretch to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 14-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 67" from top of shoulder to front hem, 70" to back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3145

Reference Photo: (1) F/W 2001 Alaia Haute Couture Collection, Look 18.  /  (2) Alaia in his Paris Atelier with his long-time muse Naomi Campbell.  /  (3) Book: Alaia, Azzedine Alaia in the 22st Century, BAI publishers, Groninger Museum.

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 exquisite Fall 1952 Christian Dior Haute Couture dress is a beautiful and rare example of Christian's work from this time period. Christian wrote of the Fall 1952 collection, "In the Autumn, the silhouette took inspiration from modern techniques with the 'Profile Line'. This 'Ligne Profilee' was inspired by the shapes modern life surrounds us with" ... owing its shape to "natural curves refined and profiled with care"..."Molded to the body, their goal is first and foremost to thin down and lengthen". Vogue said in part in their review that, "The designing of seam is like a lesson in the construction of a beautiful building... His completely slim profile follows the curve of the ideal body". The New York Times noted "Dior calls the waistline 'unbroken'. It is never cinched. The cut is so perfect, the look so custom-made that description cannot do justice to the simplicity of high tight collars, smooth long sleeves and buttons down the center front". It is a becoming exceedingly rare to find such wonderful examples such as this and I am very pleased to have it in the shop.  A similar gown from this same collection that seems to be a simpler version of this one (and in a far less desirable condition then this one) is held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum.

The dress is constructed from an ivory silk that has a slight ribbing finish to it. The cut is simple and deceptive in how it makes the many Haute Couture finishes appear to be effortless in their execution. The top is cut straight across at both the front and back. It is molded to the body with wide straps in the same silk curving up and over each shoulder. Clear faceted buttons, that I believe are glass, are places at the outer edges of the top seam and then gently curve in towards the waist. This draws the eye inwards and gives the illusion of an even smaller waistline. The buttons continue on that inward line once they  past the waist seam. On either side of the buttons are simple little slit pockets whose inner construction in quite intricate, These follow the curve of the hip and help add volume there without adding bulk. The skirt billows out to a beautiful fullness and the shape is built in through layers and layers of silk netting and tulle underneath. For the majority of the photos I have added another separate crinoline so that you can really see the volume that can be achieved through the skirt. The last two full photos of the dress before the label shot is of the dress with only its built in skirts. The inner construction of the dress is absolutely exquisite with a boned and silk net corseted interior. Attached to the inner silk skirt there are various layers of silk tulle attached at different lengths. A scattering of beads and crystal rhinestones on the front of the skirt offer the final finishing touch.

It is a beautiful example of Christian Dior's early work and a wonderful example of the golden years of Haute Couture. The dress is not perfect and I have gone through the condition below so please review those notes carefully and review all of the provided photogrpahs. I also took an extensive set of videos when I steamed out the inner parts of the dress and these show the inner construction wonderfully and in detail. I did this through my Instagram stories and saved the series as a tagged highlight "Dior Steaming" that can be access on my bio page there.

The majority of its issues are simple grubbiness. My cleaners felt that the inner parts of the dress would have to be removed and then re-attached in order to clean it properly and the decision was made to leave it in as found condition and leave the original stitches. They did feel that it would clean beautifully so if it is purchased to be worn or perhaps as a wedding dress, it is 100% cleanable and perhaps there is another cleaner out there that may have a different solution. That will be the decision of the new owner regardless.

Fully lined with built in interior silk skirts that have attached tulle layers. There is a built in netted corset that is boned. The interior corset closes with a series of hook & eye. The dress zips to close over that. The dress has general grubbiness over its entire surface with most around the commonly touched by skin areas - around the pockets, the upper bodice and the hem of the skirt. There is a bit of yellowing under one packet and one a couple areas of the skirt. I do not see signs of any major alterations though I suspect that the hem was let down at some point in its history. There are tiny little rust pinpoint marks here and there. The interior tulle edges are left raw. There are some scattered holes in the tulle of the skirt and a couple in the netting of the inner corset but nothing that compromises its stability. It is mainly just grubby. Note that the color has perhaps a touch more cream to it then how it photoed.

Note that because of the rarity and value of the dress it is offered as a final sale to lessen the possibility of multiple shipping trips. Please buy accordingly and ask all questions before purchasing

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

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3144

Reference photos: (1) The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Quotes in first paragraph from the book Dior Catwalk

This garment is in as found condition. Please review all condition notes, descriptions and photos provided.

This dress is exceptional as far as the sheer impact of its design, It is made from an ivory silk satin. This gives the dress a touch of a rich sheen to it that beautifully catches the light. The front is cut in a long sleek sheath with a high set, wide scooped neckline. There is a overlay from the waist down that is set so that it just softly drapes around the hips for a bit of a sculptural feel and detailing. This overlay wraps all the way around and is secured on either side of the back zipper. It then drapes down in an elegantly curving line. The underskirt is cut longer at the back to form a train. I love how this creates that beautiful draped feel all around the hip area. The back is cut into a low V and each side is left open. This side opening is incredibly sensual and unexpected. Each has a criss cross beaded strap that runs down the open side for just the most subtle touch of beading and glitz. It is a gorgeous dress that would be perfect for a wedding dress for some one who wanted something not quite so traditional. Excellent condition with one note to review below

Fully lined with an ivory silky rayon and closes with a back zipper. The gown is very fresh looking with grubbiness only to the back train. I see a teeny bit of sequin loss to one strap that is extremely minor. I have included a photo of each of these areas after the label shot. Tagged a size 6

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 62" from top of shoulder to front hem, 72" to the very end of the back train

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3143

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

From the Spring 2015 collection comes this fabulous little mini from Balmain. On the runway it was shown in a longer length but was also produced as this micro mini for retail. With the craze for micro short pieces still going strong it almost feels more relevant now then it did when it came out. The skirt is made from a denim feeling thick cotton canvas fabric that both holds its shape and shapes the wearer. The design is a graphic white on black and the white is placed to highlight the lines of the skirt and the cures of the girl wearing it. It is cut to sit higher up on the waist to really give you a curved feel. It cinches in at the waist and flares out slightly as it nears the hem. I love the stark lines and the two pockets that sit on either hip. Unworn and with original tags. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black ribbed silk and closes with their signature chunky back zipper. Tagged a 40. New and unworn with original hang tag still attached

Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 18" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S836

Reference photo: Balmain Spring 2015, Look 18, model: Andreea Diaconu

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

From the Fall 2014 collection comes this fabulous little mini from designer Fausto Puglisi. With the craze for micro short pieces still going string it almost feels more relevant now then it did when it came out. The main portion of the skirt is made from a beautiful silk twill that has Lady Liberty printed on it in a repeating pattern of squares. They are printed in shades of a graduated grey on an ivory backdrop. The waist and edges are finished in a a border of black that has a little more weight to it so the shape of the skirt is held when on. It cinches in at the waist and flares out as it nears the hem. The front is made to look like a wrap and comes up slightly shorter for even more leg to show. Unworn and with original tags. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silk and closes with a hidden set back zipper. Tagged a 42. New and unworn with original hang tag still attached

Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 16.5" from waist to the shortest point of the front hem, 18" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S834

Reference Photo: (1) F/W 2014 Fausto Puglisi, Look 26, Model: Tami Williams. / (2) Chanel Iman, April 29th 2014

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

A fabulous little find this coat combines the contrast of a stark black with the a creamy ivory. The bodice and sleeves are done in a short glossy fur that I believe is pony and the collar, cuffs and the skirting of the coat. The collar is cut to be oversized and the coat wraps over itself with a flared cut to the lower half of it. In real life and on a real body it has a more mod, baby doll feel then how it photoed sitting on my dress form. Each cuff ends in a rung of cream mink and the edges along the front closure has just a small line of that same mink running up and along it for contrast. Inside it is lined in a fun paisley that gives it a pop of color when you wear it open. I see minimal signs of wear. Excellent condition with a tiny note to review below.

Fully lined in a paisley printed fabric and closes with fur hooks at the front. I see a tiny bit of wear to the pony skin on the sleeves but this just adds to the vintage patina and presents no issues with the stability of the fur. The pelts are string and supple with no excessive shedding or wear otherwise. Pockets along each hip. Very well made.

Sleeves: 21.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 19" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C496

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 a small collection of historically important, key designer labelled vintage furs and fur trimmed pieces stored away in my archives that I will be slowly posting on the site over the next couple of years until I have none left. I will no longer be buying furs for the shop moving forward and have not purchased anything for several years now. I feel like times have changed and while there still is a place for vintage furs for some, including collectors and historians, many modern girls are choosing other options. Many of the pieces in my collection are representative of the designer during a set time period in history that was different then our modern outlook. I have decided that the best course to handle this controversial issue is to let the pieces I have go rather then sit in a cold storage unit. Fur coats are final sale.

The Bryce coat form the Fall 2013 Stella McCartney collection quickly sold out worldwide. It was spotted on celebrities like Katy Perry and Nicole Richie as a wonderful alternative to wearing real fur. It is actually made out of thick mohair blend that give it lots of texture and the feel and look of real fur but it is of course entirely faux. It has squared off shoulders that are lightly padded and the cut through the body is fairly straight as is the cut of each sleeve. Pockets sit on each hip and it snaps to close with ivory covered snaps that are hidden in the 'fur' sot hat you see nothing to break the line when it is closed or open. It is surprisingly light in weight and very warm. Looks to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition. 

Fully lined in an ivory silk textured fabric and closes with the hidden set snaps at the front. Pockets on each hip. Tagged a modern 44 but Stella cuts small so please know your size in her line or make sure to check the measurements below.

Sleeves: 27"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust- hem: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 36" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# C495

Reference Photos: (1) Katy Perry in London, September 2013.  /  (2) Nicole Richie in Paris, November 2013.

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 held this in my archives for several years now and I think that it is a stunning example of the fur pieces being produced by designers like Ungaro during this time period. This was the beginning of the movement of treating fur more like a fabric and making coats that had far more style to them then the previous norm. I am no expert on furs but believe this it is a sheared mink or perhaps a sheared beaver. The color is a rich deep ivory or cream that has an undertone of a soft taupe to it. The fur is supple and very very soft. What is remarkable is that the diamond pattern you see on the back and front of the bodice has been achieved by cutting into the fur rather then piecing it together. I love this as it lessens the potential for damage as it ages and is probably part of why it is in such amazing shape still. It also gives the coat an added bit of texture and pattern. It is cut in an almost military great coat style with a far more flared out bottom skirting to it then a normal coat would have. There is actually quite a bit of volume to it that you will see when you have it on a move. The bodice above that is more fitted and close to the body. It does up at the front with smooth oval buttons and the neckline is high around the neck. The sleeves are cut straight and full and pockets sit along the seam at each hip.  It has been properly stored and cared for and appears to have been worn very little if at all. No splitting, issues or shedding. Excellent condition with a minor note below to review.

Fully lined in a soft taupe silky rayon and closes with the buttons down the front to the low set waist as seen. Slip pockets on each hip. I see no bald spots or shedding, the pelts are supple and soft. The fur has no odd odor, is still supple and is stable with no signs of any shedding that would indicate that it is breaking down. Any dark areas you see in any of the photos are lighting.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from neck to inner waist seam
Skirt: 31" from inner waist seam to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C491

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 a small collection of historically important, key designer labelled vintage furs and fur trimmed pieces stored away in my archives that I will be slowly posting on the site over the next couple of years until I have none left. I will no longer be buying furs for the shop moving forward and have not purchased anything for several years now. I feel like times have changed and while there still is a place for vintage furs for some, including collectors and historians, many modern girls are choosing other options. Many of the pieces in my collection are representative of the designer during a set time period in history that was different then our modern outlook. I have decided that the best course to handle this controversial issue is to let the pieces I have go rather then sit in a cold storage unit. Fur coats are final sale.