During the 1980s, Jenny Lewis "dazzled the fashion world with her exquisite Chinese silk gowns, elaborately embroidered, and her beaded and sequined dresses that recalled the gay abandon of the Twenties. Her rise in the fashion world was meteoric, and her shining creations, which cost almost as much as a Paris gown, were worn at the best parties in town. At the height of her career, Lewis starred at  fashion shows in Harrods, & Harvey Nichols attended by royalty the Governor of Hong Kong and the London elite. “My collection was the main focus of all the windows & my beaded dresses were the focus of the finales. I stood there thinking “these are my nights, my England,” recalls Lewis."

This is a gorgeous little jacket that is quite beautiful and intricate. The base of the jacket is a deep yellow silk brocade that has a secondary pattern woven through it. The edges of the jacket are finished with a different pattern in the silk brocade to create beautiful wide borders. On each sleeve these are separated by a third silk brocade ribbon and the edges are all finished with a black silk piping. At the front there is an elaborate square panel set on top of the silk. This is done primarily in a blue but has many other colors running through it to make up the design you see. This panel has been all hand embroidered by finely done needlepoint. The entire jacket is extremely well finished. I love how the sleeves are cut very wide and full and through the body it also widens as it nears the hem with little notches at each side. It closes at the front with frog knots made out of gold toned metal buttons and silk loops. Perhaps my favorite part of the jacket it this embroidered crane that sits at the front, divided into two parts on either side of the button set there. It is attached to the jacket so that is sits partially off the silk so has a bit of a 3D quality and feels like it might take flight at any moment. The jacket appears to have never been worn, or worn very little and is seriously gorgeous. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a yellow silk that is hand set. It closes with metal buttons and silk loops that run down the front. Light padding in each shoulder. The easy cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes and just sit more over-sized on smaller frames. Appears to have been worn very little if at all

Sleeves: approx 20" from natural shoulder
Shoulders: no true defined seams, the seams that are there are very dropped
Bust: to 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 27" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-LRG

Item# S856

Quote credit from jennylewisartist.wordpress.com

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

I love this jacket and think it is a beautiful example of Ferre's work during his time as Creative Director for Dior. The twin of this piece walked the runway and I have included the video of the piece in its debut as well as a still capturing it on the catwalk. The tag is numbered which for the boutique line label usually denotes a custom order or an order by an established client during this time period.

On the runway this was one of the pieces that was used to really show movement during the show. Because it was swung about, it gave us only the shortest glimpse of the details it has, but thankfully we get to see it in all its glory here. The jacket itself is fairly simple in cut. The sleeves are cut straight and wide and the body of the jacket falls from the shoulders in a classic swing silhouette. As it nears the hem the volume becomes more and more apparent and it is very loose and full so should fit almost any frame. There are no closures at the front and it is the kind of piece that you can literally slip over anything and it will work. The beauty of this one is in the heavy metal embellishments that were the cornerstone of this runway shows theme. Running down each cuff is a large design made of individually set pieces made out of cut-work and filigree silver metal. These are set within an intricate pattern of gold metal thread embroidered directly into the fabric. It is further embellished with beads and crystals. At the low front towards the hem, are two elaborate metal pieces, attached to glossy round gold and black rings. These hang suspended from the heavy silk braiding that runs down the front. The two top portions are attached by wrapped silver metal cording and at the bottom of each of these flat tassels is an attached woven fabric piece that is embellished with silver cording, crystals and beads. These are also set within an elaborate gold metal thread design and each is attached only at their tops so they hang off from the jacket. Finishing it off are pockets set in the hips. It is remarkable, extremely well made and my client says that it was never worn. One of my favorite pieces. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silk and it has no closures at the front. The tag is numbered 54907 and it is a size 36. The extremely generous cut should fit a full range of sizes and just feel more oversized on smaller frames

Sleeves: approx 18" from natural shoulder
Dropped shoulders with no true fitted seam
Bust-hips: open
Length: 31 " from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-LRG

Item# S855

Reference Photos: (1-2) From the Christian Dior S/S 1994 Runway Show Video (below).  /  (3-5) 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.

The wonderful little piece merges a top with a jacket perfectly and is a beautiful example of Ferre's work during his time as Creative Director for Dior. The twin of this piece walked the runway and I have included the video of the piece in its debut as well as a still capturing it on the catwalk. The tag is numbered which for the boutique line label usually denotes a custom order or an order by an established client during this time period.

A cornerstone of Ferre's work was his ability to mix textures and fabrics so flawlessly that they created one seamless piece that you could not imagine being made any other way. Here he utilizes four distinct fabrications to make this gorgeous little jacket. The sleeves are cut to be very full and billow above the cuffs. On each cuff there is a filigree silver metal button, a signature of this particular collection. The sleeves are made from a fine silk organza and the execution of each is flawless. I particularly love how they are pleated across each upper shoulder. The back is a raw silk finished with a touch of sheen. The front is made of silk cord that is knotted and swirled. Finishing it off is waxed cord that is set as tassels all along the lower edge. It is remarkable, extremely well made and my client says that it was never worn. Excellent condition.

The front panels are lined in a silk chiffon and the back in a black silk. The sleeves are left unlined. It has no closures at the front. Each cuff buttons to close. The tag is numbered 49407

Sleeves: 24"
Slightly dropped shoulders: 16"
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 15.5 " from neck to hem at the back, 20" at the front

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S851

Reference Photos: From the Christian Dior S/S 1994 Runway Show Video (below).

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 dress by Yves Saint Laurent mixes a solid black velvet with a sheer black silk chiffon. It provides head to toe coverage but the sheerness and placement of the silk chiffon give it that twist of sensuality that runs through Yves' pieces. The mix of the fabrics also serves to highlight the lines of the dress and shape of the woman who wears it. The body of the dress, including the long fitted sleeves, is done in a soft, inky black velvet. The neckline is scooped at both the front and the back to offset the coverage everywhere else. It curves in at the waist and is seamed there so on the body the effect is even more brought in then how it appears on the dress form. The velvet then continues over the top of the hips and is cut to be fitted. This gives it a corseted, hourglass effect. Where the velvet and silk chiffon of the lower skirt meet is a wide 3.25" wide silk satin ribbon that again brings the shape in to follow the curves of the body. A bow details one side. Under that, the skirt falls to the floor in a generous sweep of fabric. It widens as it nears the floor with panels set horizontally to give it volume. As with many of Yves' pieces, showing them on a dress form really does it little justice. This is cut to work on a real girl's figure and is so much better on the body. There are parts of the skirt that are not perfect - please be sure to read the full condition notes below and review all provided photos. It is completely wearable as it is and is priced better then it would be if perfect. Excellent overall condition with notes regarding the skirt below.

The bodice is lined in a black hand set silk satin and the lower skirt is unlined. It closes with a back metal and nylon zipper. Each sleeve has a zipper at its cuff. Tagged a vintage YSL 38. There are three repairs to the skirt, all near the hem as well as some other small areas of thinning. I photoed each, and one shot also includes the largest area of thinning that is present. The three photos showing the flawed areas are shown after the label photo. The hem of the skirt does has a finishing stitched seam but is not turned up. It is very long so you could easily hem to the desired length if needed. When on the repairs are lost in the fold of the skirt so you do not notice them

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: approx 15"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" across lowest seam at very top of hips, open under that
Bodice: 15" from shoulder to waist, 20 from waist seam to lowest seam of the ribbon under the hips
Skirt: 49" from waist seam to hem including the 29"velvet portion under the waist seam and to the bottom of the ribbon under the hips

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3192

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

My Client purchased this in the late 1990s which would land it under John Galliano's era and right near the start of his tenure at the house. This cut was used for the 1997 Couture show and then this would have been the commercial version produced for Winter of the following year.

It is an amazing suit that still feels perfectly on point for a modern girl, maybe even more so now then when it would have been produced. The skirt is cut in a sleek, short little flare that skims over the hips and lands just above the knee. The jacket is beautifully constructed and is cut to fit and flatter the body. The shoulders are rounded with no seam inserting the sleeve into the jacket. Instead everything is cut from the fabric to create an unbroken line. The padding underneath is rounded to give it a strong shoulder but with soft padding and a very feminine, couture feel. The waist is shaped by vertical, curved seaming so that it curves inwards and gives the jacket shape. The hips flare back out and have slight padding at their outer flare to give them even more shape and it also gives a respectful nod to Christian's New Look silhouette. The sleeves are left long and simple worth a button on each cuff as a finish. I love the rounded and notched collar and the little pocket that wrap around the outer edge of each hip. The fabric deserves its own mention and its looped mohair and wool are its own wonderful little detail. The color is not to be ignored either and if you are looking for a statement suit this is it. Excellent condition

Both pieces are fully lined in a pink silk satin. The jacket buttons to close at the front and the skirt has a back zipper. Decorative button on each cuff of the jacket.  Rounded padding in shoulders and slight padding through the hips. The pockets on the jacket are still tacked shut. Tagged a US 8. It appears to have never been worn of worn very little. The color is slightly different in person and more a true pink then how it photoed

Jacket
Sleeves: 24.5"
Shoulders: approx 15"
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 19.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3190

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 gorgeous little dress may not be as flashy as some pieces I have had on the site but it is absolute perfection if you are looking for a dress that will never feel inappropriate and still with a touch of detailing. It is made of a fine black silk that has the feel of a lightweight wool so it has structure and shape. It is cut to skim over the body. Yes, it does give shape but in that perfect way that feels classic. This is the type of dress that you may imagine Kate Middleton or Meghan Markle wearing in our modern world. Little cap sleeves give a touch of coverage to the upper arm and the waist is set slight above the natural waist line for the most flattering fit. The front neckline is scooped and detailed with a thick white silk cording that is hand placed and curved into a intricate pattern. I love that you can see a glimpse of skin through the cording. The fabric label on this one is hand written and the tag is numbered. This usually denotes a custom order or an order by an established client. It is extremely well made and my client says that it was never worn. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silk and closes with a back set zipper. Tagged a vintage 38. Numbered tag reads 28343. Light padding in each shoulder

Shoulders: padding extends slightly beyond natural shoulder and the seams are slightly dropped at 16"
Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 24.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3182

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 dress is incredible. It is by the French designer Isabelle Allard and it has that perfect French feel about it. It is made from the most incredible fabric and when you have it in the hand and on the body, it has a couture feel to it because of that amazing fabric and high end construction. The dress is strapless and constructed to hug and fit the body. The inner construction gives it shape and form. The skirt has no venting in it to give you extra room and this allows the lower hem to curve in and gives you even more of that hourglass shape. I love how the lace is left scalloped at the edges of the top of the dress, the hem and around the jacket. The fabric itself is a 3D feeling combination of lace and black silk ribbon set into intricate designs over the lace netted base. It comes with its matching cropped jacket that is shaped to also curve around the body. The jacket is deliberately left unlined so that you really get the full effect of the ribbon adorned lacework. Rounded shoulder pads are the perfect finish and give the jacket structure. This one is for my smaller frames girls and is a tiny one. It would not fit my dress forms and has been photoed flat so on an actual body it will of course have more shape. It is exceptional. Excellent condition.

The dress is fully lined with a black silk and closes with a side set zipper. It is boned and shaped through the inner bodice. The jacket us unlined and has no closures. Padding in the shoulders. Hand finishes through out and made to demi-couture standards. Tagged a vintage 38

Dress
Bust: 15.5-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 33" from top of bust to hem

Jacket
Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: set to extend beyond natural shoulder and have slight drop so 16" from seam to seam
Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 16" from neck to hem at the back, the front curves uo shorter then that

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3183

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

During the 1980s, Jenny Lewis "dazzled the fashion world with her exquisite Chinese silk gowns, elaborately embroidered, and her beaded and sequined dresses that recalled the gay abandon of the Twenties. Her rise in the fashion world was meteoric, and her shining creations, which cost almost as much as a Paris gown, were worn at the best parties in town. At the height of her career, Lewis starred at  fashion shows in Harrods, & Harvey Nichols attended by royalty the Governor of Hong Kong and the London elite. “My collection was the main focus of all the windows & my beaded dresses were the focus of the finales. I stood there thinking “these are my nights, my England,” recalls Lewis."

This is a gorgeous little jacket that displays what was loved about her work and is quite beautiful. The base of the jacket is a black silk and then onto this is that incredible design that you see. Iridescent beads and sequins are hand placed over the entire jacket and down each sleeve. The entire jacket is hand done and covered in the beads and sequins. The upper shoulders are densely covered and this carries around the back. On each side of the front and on the back are mystical creatures entirely executed from bead work. It appears to have never been worn, or worn very little and is a real little beauty. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silk that is hand set. It closes with tiny silk covered snaps tone that run down the front. Light padding in each shoulder

Sleeves: approx 22"
Shoulders: they extend slightly beyond the natural shoulder and are approx 16"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S843

Quote credit from jennylewisartist.wordpress.com

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

This is a wonderful little black coat by the Dior label that has a strong nod to the 1940s in the way it is cut. The top portion of the coat has lovely rounded shoulders whose seams are set to run across the shoulder and down the sleeve so there is no break where the sleeve is set in. The sleeves are cut slightly wider at the top and narrow down a touch as they near the cuffs. It cinches in at the waist and then flares out dramatically for the lower part of the coat. I would bet that if you laid it out flat you could easily get a full proper circle out of the fabric of the coat, it is that full, This of course lends to tremendous movement when you move. The coat buttons up the front with black matte satin covered buttons and the collar is finished with the same. It is very chic once on. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silk satin. The jacket buttons to close and there is an extra button attached to the inner composition tag. Pockets set along each hip and light rounded padding in each shoulder. Tagged a US8

Jacket
Sleeves: approx 24"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 37" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3173

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 stunning dress by the French designer Isabelle Allard. It has a real French feel about it and effortlessly combines the different elements used in its construction. The shoulder are padded and string and the front plunges right to where the high waistline is set. The sleeves are set from the shoulder to the top if that waistline as well and then taper in as they near the wrist. The skirt is the same light wool jersey that the top is made out of. In between there is a formed and fitted banding of black velvet, braiding, beads and tassels. Just under the plunge sit two bands of velvet separated by rows of dangling, glossy black beads set along strips of black braiding. The hips are then circled with a panel of black velvet that is detailed in the same way around its edges, This is cut to end in points that circle around the entire dress. At each highest point and at each lowest a silk tassel is set to give the dress even more movement. It is even better on the body and much better in person. Excellent condition

The skirt has an inner black silk lining and the top is unlined. Padding in each shoulder and closes with a back zipper. Tagged a size 38 but seems to be cut generously

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: approx 16" to ends of padding that are set to extend slightly beyond the natural shoulder
Bust: no true side seam
Waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 10" from top of bodice to top waist seam, then 5" for the banding
Skirt: 20" from bottom of the banding at the waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3174

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 little black suit by the Dior label that still feels perfectly on point for a modern girl. The skirt is cut in a sleek pencil shape that skims over the hips in a simple line, landing at around the knee. The jacket is beautifully constructed and is cut to fit and flatter the body. The shoulders have light padding and the waist is cut to curve inwards for shape. The sleeves are left long and simple. I love the rounded and notched collar and the little pocket that sits at the top of one side. The waist portion of the jacket is detailed all the way around with three rows of gathered fabric set between top stitched rows to break the pattern. This gives the suit a subtle but interesting detailing that still feels appropriate no natter what the level of work situation. The buttons on the suit are especially lovely and I took a close up of them. Excellent condition

Both pieces are fully lined in a black silk satin. The jacket buttons to close and the skirt closes with a hidden set zipper. Tagged a US8

Jacket
Sleeves: 24.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 23" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 21" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3172

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