A quartet of these dresses closed the Fall 1995-96 runway show and I am pleased to have that footage here for you to see. The gowns that Armani was producing during this time period were on par with demi-couture and costs tens of thousands of dollars even then. It is such a pleasure to have such a well-documented piece and when it is also as spectacular as this one, the pleasure is even greater. The dress was the close of the show that season and the presentation of the four variations of it was stunning.

The dress is a sleek column of beadwork, done in one of his favoured long, lean silhouettes. The base fabric is a printed silk and onto this are literally thousands and thousands of beads and sequins that adorn the entire surface to cover every square inch. The colors are a muted palette of silvers, greys, pinks and blues. The pattern has a slight Asian feel to it and it is understated and yet glamorous. Inside, it is a marvel of construction, with a full built in bodice and beautify finishes. Armani has been in business for over four decades and pieces like this make you understand why that is so. This is the pinnacle of his work prior to establishing the Haute Couture Prive line that he now produces. It is gowns like this that have made his work a red carpet staple for celebrities for years. I have seen his beaded gowns from this time period listed up to $20,000 so perhaps I have under priced this one, but I would rather it go to a new girl who will love it then sit at a higher price. I think the girl that buys this will be very happy as it is a truly beautiful dress and so well documented. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a pale grey silk chiffon and closes with a back, hidden set zipper. A second zipper closes the inner corset that shapes the bust. There are straps on the gown but they are not beaded and I preferred it strapless so tucked them in. You can wear it either way and on the runway it was worn with straps. Tagged a size 40 and will best fit a 0-4. It will not close on my mannequin or on a size 6 dressmakers dress form. It does, of course, properly close on the right sized girl.

Bust: 15-16 with a approx A-B cup" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 59" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS

Item# DD2779

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

Katharine Hamnett opened her own label in 1979 and became a star in the Britich fashion world. She has dressed countless celebrities and music people from Mick Jagger to Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, David Bowie, Bob Geldof and Minnie Driver. In 1984 she received the Designer of the year award from the British Fashion Council. This is a stunning and sexy little dress by her done in a deep blue and made of a cotton. It is gathered and ruched elaborately along all the seams through the bust. These travel the length of the dress to just past the hip where a little skirt flares out . The final result is a sexy little shape that hugs and follows your every curve but, at the same time it is completely easy and comfortable to wear because of the fabric choice. I love the little straps that curve up and over each shoulder - they are attached to the dress by buttons and can be removed to make the dress strapless if you wish. Excellent condition with one small note below.

Unlined and closes with a side metal and nylon zipper. The fabric can be hand washed and has been - there is a teeny slight feel of washed cotton to it. This is natural patina but I have priced it with this in mind. For me it just adds to the dress and its easy feel.

Bust: 15-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43" from shoulder strap to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2776

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This exception 1920s cape by Adair is utterly amazing and a true work of art. The Adair atelier was based in Paris and made beaded pieces to export into the American market. The pieces were based on the Haute Couture ateliers of the day and the work was done entirely by hand. They were one step away from being couture pieces themselves but did not have the official designation by the La Chambre syndicale de la haute couture. The cape is made from a luxurious deep red silk that drapes to perfection once on. The collar is gathered and padded with a ruffled top so it stands up and frames the neck and face. This closes with a simple series of flat hooks at the front. From there the cape falls to the knee area in a cascade of silk. Onto this is a dense pattern done in a variety of glass tube beads in black, white and a silver and these absolutely pop off the red silk. It is stunning. They add the perfect bit of weight so the cape hangs perfectly. 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 and so many of the pieces you see at market at this level of condition have had restoration work done to them. Excellent antique condition.

Unlined and closes at the neck with three hook & eye. I do see a small amount of beads missing here and there and a thinning of the fabric across each shoulder where I suspect it was hung at some point during its life. Please review the photos. For an original piece that is now almost 100 years old I would rate this as excellent overall condition

Length: 46" from neck to hem

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.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# C438

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 fun little piece is an absolute dream to wear and just begs to go out, have fun and dance the night away. It is cut to fit and hug your curves in a way that is extremely flattering and sexy. The shoulders are strong and padded (though you could easily remove the padding for a sifter look) and the back is scooped low so you get a bare expanse of skin. The elaborate fringing around the bottom hem gives it movement and a strong nod to the twenties that it is inspired by. More fringes circle each short sleeve. The surface of the black silk base of the dress is entirely covered in a dense covering of beads and sequins. The beads and sequins that cover the dress are all sewn on by hand. The colors used are bright and vibrant and I love how the fringes are all different colors that pick up the colors in the dress. It's fantastic and so amazing once on. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a silky black and closes with a back zipper. Padding in each shoulder that could easily be removed.

Wide set shoulders: 17"
Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length including fringes: 37" from neck to longest point of fringe on the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2761

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Antony Price launched his label in 1979 and quickly became known as one of the more glamorous designer of the eighties. His work tended to have a mix of femininity and toughness that showed off the body and often had dramatic, over-the-top finishing touches. You see that here in this unusual little black dress with its elaborate ruching and fitted one shoulder silhouette. It is made of a black taffeta and all those ruched, hand done gathers are set on an angle. Even the zipper closure is set the follow the curve of the fabric and I am guessing that this might have been done so the girl wearing it could have the option to leave the zipper open so that it becomes its own design element. It has a slight bias cut feel because of the way the fabric is done and curves and wraps around your body once on. It is very sexy and fitted. The waist nips in and the skirt is cut slim and fitted. It is hard to really show off this dress on a mannequin but on a proper girl it is even more spectacular. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a curving set zipper as described above and shown in the photo. Appears unworn. handwritten M on the tag to denote size.

Bust: 15-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2758

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

In 1962 Capucci opened his first atelier in Paris and took the fashion world by storm. In 1968 he went back to his native Rome and opened his atelier there and by 1972 his work was presented in a museum in Rome at the Museum of Etruscan Art. A remarkable achievement for a living designer. He exhibited again in 1990 and in 2005 he founded the Roberto Capucci Foundation to preserve his numerous drawing and archives. His pieces tend to be highly architectural and the ones you see in exhibits border on not being wearable, so it is a treat to find a beautiful and highly wearable example of his work. From the late 1970s comes this fabulous little deep blue chiffon dress that is cut to flow and drape over the body. The neck is cut wide to give a glimpse of the upper shoulders and the sleeves flow from there in an expanse of volume and fullness above the buttoned wrist. The skirt has yards and yards of chiffon and flows to the floor in a pretty, light expanse of fabric. The back and bodice are especially pretty with their pin tuck lattice design that is detailed with a little clear bead where each pin tuck crosses over the other. It is lovely and a rare example of a hard to find designers work. Excellent condition

Fully lined except for the sleeves and closes with a back zipper on the interior fabric and snaps on the outer. Each cuff closes with a hidden snap under a silk covered button detail. Hand finished inside and hand applied beads.

Sleeves: 24" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from shoulder to waist
Skirt: 45" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2753

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This beautiful and unique piece is wonderful and a personal favorite. It is an incredible late twenties, early thirties gown that is made of a fine black silk chiffon with an inner silk lining and feels heavenly once on. It is entirely cut on the bias so has that incredible drape and movement that gowns from this period have. It is incredibly sexy and yet demure at the same time. There is something very feminine about this dress that really attracts the eye that is created by the large amount of fabric that drapes over the inner lining and that wonderful applique work that runs down the front. The front and back dip with a gentle scoop and I love the shirred detailing on each strap. Such a pretty little detail The waist is defined and it has a soft fabric tie belt to add shape if you wish. The skirt below the hip is very full over the inner layer and the effect of the semi-transparent silk chiffon over the more opaque under skirt is stunning. Running down the front from the top of the bodice to almost the knee is a vivid trailing vine of flowers made of patterned silk and padded underneath so it has a 3D effect. This is all hand set and the pop of color is fantastic. An incredible early gown, very rare and very special. Excellent condition with one note to review below.

Note the gown has a Fashion Originators Guild label and its manufacturer's label "Maurent Original". The Vintage Fashion Guild notes the following on the Fashion Originators Guild: "The Guild was an association of manufacturers and retailers who pledged to only deal in original creations. If a retailer failed to abide by the provisions of the Guild, they would be included on a “red-card” which listed all “non-co-operating retailers”. Other Guild members were then forbidden to deal with them." They operated between 1932 and 1941

The dress is fully lined in a black silk and closes at the side with metal zipper. Hand work throughout. I see one old repair to the netting of the skirt near the hem and one pinhole. Where the repair is the outer layer of the skirt is slightly shorter then the inner layer. The top layer has so much fabric that once on it is hard to spot any of this but is noted for accuracy.

Bust: 15-16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from top of shoulder strap to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS

Item# DD2737

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The label on this wonderful Pulitzer dress dates it to the early sixties and it is one of her very earliest labels. She began designing and making her dresses in 1960 and her label was set when Jackie Kennedy wore one of her dresses in Life Magazine. Her bright colored, happy little shifts were favorites of Hampton society girls and they have become classics. Her dresses are bright and fresh and the early ones always incorporated lace details. This one does just that with an applique of lace that runs around the neck and down the front on either side of the buttons. There is also a ring of lace on each sleeve. I love the rounded neckline and long sleeves. It buttons right to the hem and the skirt widens out as it nears that hem. The print on this one is fantastic - it is a happy yellow and green floral print set on a crisp white backdrop. It looks to have never been worm and is a fantastic piece that still feels fresh even after all these years. Excellent condition.

Unlined and closes at the front with buttons. Each cuff buttons to close with two buttons.

Sleeves: 24.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 41.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2736

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Fratini was a London-based fashion and costume designer whose label existed from 1964 into the eighties. Elizabeth Taylor chose a dress by Gina for her second marriage to Richard Burton in 1975 in Bostwana, Africa. She was also known for dressing Princess Diana, and Princess Anne wore a Fratini gown for her 21st birthday portrait. Fratini worked for Normal Norell and designed the Ossie Clark lingerie line in addition to her own label. Here we have a pretty little dress by her made of a lovely printed silk. This has that wonderful prairie vibe combined with that "school-marmish" feel of the seventies. The skirt is pleated into thousands of tiny knife pleats and that same technique is used on the ruffle that circles the collar. Each sleeve has a full huge circle of the same pleated silk for its cuff and the sleeves themselves pouf out above those. There is elastic through the waist and this allows you to pull the waist up and have a more midi dress or you can wear the skirt so it sits low on the hips for a more full length effect. The silk is light in weight and and a pretty floral print over it. Very pretty and airy feeling. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips over the head to wear. Elastic through the waist. Each sleeve jas hidden set snaps to close. Tagged a vintage US8 and UK 10

Sleeves: 24.5" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 16.5-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5-15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 11.5-13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 24.5" from natural neck to waist
Skirt: 31.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2734

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Marni pieces always are a bit quirky and walk that line between the peuce you throw on every day and high end fashion. You can easily spot a Marni pieces for its fashion forward lines and ease that it falls over the body. The duster coat is a Marni mainstay and this piece from the Spring 2005 collection is an outstanding example of this. Vogue said of this collection: "With her country-fresh pink cheeks, bird's-nest hair, and enviably serene smile, the Marni girl projects an easy, all's-well-with-the-world outlook. Step over her threshold, and you're in a place of slightly batty loveliness, where clothes have the touching resonance of sunny days, and getting dressed seems like a series of happy accidents. Designer Consuelo Castiglioni picked up her spring vibe from a couple of handcrafty, nostalgic artifacts: a Hessian place mat naïvely appliquéd with birds found in Portobello market and a bright-green flower-printed cotton sixties swimsuit from the L.A. vintage store Jet Rag. She teased out the essence of those oddly contrasting artifacts and wove it in to her existing passion for fifties kitchen-curtain prints, mattress stripes, and glitter-shot fabric. Result: a collection of pretty egg-shaped skirts, Empire sundresses, duster coats, and shrunken knits, often pulled together with sparkly belts or a humble piece of string. The Hessian table mat turned up as a burlap, birdie-embroidered skirt, and the swimsuit pattern in cheerful printed terry boleros and frocks. Castiglioni also made her first excursion into eveningwear, in bunchy pearl-gray taffeta dresses. As with everything else in this collection, they were charm personified."

The coat is the other "burlap" piece with embroidery from the collection (referenced above in the Vogie review) and was Look 36 in the runway show. It is made from a cotton mix with a rough texture that gives it that burlap feel. It is also meticulously cut and assembled despite its easy ad loose appearance. It is like a modern take on the 1920s duster coat with a neat neckline and easy fit that allows you to layer it loose and open or belt it for shape as it was shown on the runway on Daria. It expands out through the waist and curves slightly back in at the hem. Very chic and very Marni. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on to wear with hidden side pockets along the seam and no front closures. Ribbon finished interior Tagged a Marni size 46. The cut will allow for a variety of sizes. The loose, open cut will fit a variety of sizes. Appears unworn

Sleeves: 17"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 25.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# C432

Reference Photo: Marni S/S 2005 Collection - Look 36. Model: Daria Werbowy.

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 Attico line has burst on the scene and rapidly is becoming one of the must have labels. Their website says of the two women behind the label: "Italian designers Giorgia Tordini and Gilda Ambrosio, are combining their vastly different aesthetics to push the boundaries of specialty couture, launching their own line, Attico, in February, 2016.
Attico, the Italian word for penthouse, is a collection of standout pieces inspired by the classic peignoir but designed to be flaunted. Dripping with artisanal detail, each piece embodies a woman from a different city, modern muses with nostalgic cigarette taste. Each piece will teach, too: how to make thrown together appear dressed up, dressed up feel everyday, and how to make every entrance feel like the entrance. Attico throws tradition on its head, making an antiquated concept contemporary, making chaste sultry, and seduction natural."

This is from the Fall 2016 and is an oversized canvas coat in an army green. The edges are left raw so it has a deconstructed feel. The sleeves are wide for a nod to the kimono and the skirt of the coat is long and sweeping with an excessive amount of fabric. The back has a panel that capes over the waist. This is meant to be layered over other pieces in an easy and luxurious way and sit oversized on the body. It still retains it original tags. Excellent condition.

Unlined and tagged a size 44. No belt and has a single hook at the waist

Sleeves: 27"
Shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 19.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-XL

Item# C428

Reference Photo: Attico F/W 2016 Collection

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

Gene Shelly dresses are amazing and they are some of the best of the early sequined pieces out there. All of the sequin work that covers this amazing dress was done by hand in Hong Kong - which, at the time, was doing the best sequin and bead work in the world outside of the specialty ateliers in Paris. The base of the dress is a fabulous pink knit that was a signature of the label. Onto this are thousands and thousands of iridescent sequins, each meticulously applied into place and packed onto the fabric to cover every inch. Interspersed among them are cream flowers and these are made of more sequins mixed with beads. The petals are larger cream sequins set on their sides and hand sewn into place so that the have a 3D dimension to them. Little tiny glass gold seed beads outline each petal and create the stems that wind over the surface and connect all the flowers. At their centers are a large crystal marquis stone in a prong setting and pear shaped beads make the leaves. The dimension and texture is fantastic. The dress itself is immensely flattering with a single long, slim sleeve and figure hugging body. The knit base makes it insanely comfortable to wear. It is set on the bias so shaped and molds to your figure.  Excellent condition.

The base is a light pink knit and it closes with a painted metal zipper at the back. The sequins are all applied by hand and I see no bare spots. The measurements are taken flat and shows the comfortable range of each measurement. Note the picture of the label is the best color example. Its a true pastel baby pink in person. The photos of Amanda in the dress are the correct color 

Sleeves: 20" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 16.5-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17.5-19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 53" from top of dress to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2690

Reference Photos: Amanda Lee Shirreffs for her weekly column on our blog, Curated. (Photos by Erin Leydon) Click here to see the full column >

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 gorgeous, and versatile little wrap dress by Mr Mort that has a beautiful print screened onto a plush cotton velvet. The Mr Mort label was at the height of it's success during the sixties and some of the ideas that Stan Herman,, the designer for the label during the 60s, were producing were pretty cutting edge, like putting dresses over pants. One can easily imagine that this is one of those pieces that he would have styled in that way. The way it wraps and closes makes it a close cousin to the coat and it could easily be worn on its own as a dress or as a layering piece. The velvet gives the colors deoth and richness and I love the muted but rich palette. The dress is cut s that it wraps over itself at the front and closes with a belt to add more shape if you wish. Long sleeves give balance to the shorter length of the skirt. Gold and purple metallic braiding is set in panels along the edges of the front and on each cuff with rhinestones scattered through that design for a little bit of glitz. It was a touch too tiny through the chest on the mannequin so is not closed properly in the photos but will of course sit even better on the right size body underneath. Excellent condition

The fabric is self backed and the dress closes with hidden snaps and hook and eye under the front edge. The front snaps could be adjusted a bit to give you more room through the bust if needed.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam but without a lot of front bust room if you need the max width across the back
Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 38.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2679

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Fernando Pena was born in Spain and ended up based in Miami where he ran a small independent couture house. He was known for his bold and striking evening wear which, like this dress, were pure drama and showed his love for beading and glitter. This is an absolutely stunning, full length silk net dress that is absolutely covered in beading. His dresses would have been made in his studio in very small and limited quantities and it shows in the workmanship in this dress. The dress is a fantastical confection of a cream and pale pink netting that has thousands of tiny glass tube beads hand sewn into place and following the vertical lines of the netting. These beads are done in rows of gold. pink and silver and the effect of all of this together is beautiful. Heavier bands of beads circle each cuff. Through the netting are panels of silver and pink lace - these are set seamlessly into the rest of the netting and give detail to the neckline, chest and hem. The shoulders are set with a high cap and the sleeves left long. It is truly magical. You will feel like a princess in this one. Excellent condition.

The outer dress is unlined so could be worn on its own over a foundation garment for a more sheer, bold feel. The inner lining dress is well made and made of a cream nude silk. The dress closes with a back painted metal zipper and each cuff has a small hidden set painted zipper. hand work through out. The cut will allow it to work on a range of sizes

Inner
Bust: 16.5 - 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58" from top of shoulder strap to hem

Outer
Sleeves: 25"
Slightly inset shoulders: 14"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2669

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This Mr John hat is spectacular. It is made of a red felt that has been hand shaped into an exaggerated Fedora style hat. The brim is cut with a wide and graceful curve that jaunts up on one side and slopes down on the other for a "Dandy" feel. The red color is fabulous and will suit most skin tones. The hat is detailed with a leather band and a shaped and molded leather "feather" that weaves through the high crown and trails jauntily down one side in a beautiful curve. The hat is superb and I have never seen anything like it before. Excellent condition

Red grosgrain inner band. Appears to have never been worn

Size: 22.25" circumference

Item# A183

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Simonetta Visconti opened a design studio in in 1946 and quickly became a favored designer in her native Rome. In 1952 she married fellow Italian designer, Alberto Fabiani and the label grew and prospered as Italian couture designers were among the favore d of the jet set of the era. In 1962 they opened a short tlived  label together Simonetta et Fabiani and by 1965 she was back to her own label and lived in Paris until she sold the label in 1972. This dress dates to those Paris days and showcases Simonetta's more refined aesthetic and love of evening wear. The dress is made of layers of lace on a black net backdrop. The black net used as the base has a touch of transparency which gives the dress a very unique feel when you move. A brave girl will wear something underneath meant to be seen and those more demure can wear a slip. The cut of the dress is simple with tiny straps, a straight across neckline and sheath like cut that skims over the body. Over this pops a little cape that is made of the same lace and net. This has an elastic that runs through its top that lets you wear it low on the shoulders or higher on the neck. You could wear it over one shoulder only or, I think you could even scoot it down to the hip and create a peplum feel. It is very versatile. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with a back zipper. It has a built in bra that shows some wear - this could be removed altogether and you could just wear your own garment underneath. The cape has elastic around its upper edge.

Dress
Bust: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15-15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 54" from shoulder strap to hem

Cape
Length: 10.5" top to bottom
Width: 14-20" elastic side to side

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2667

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

Her pieces consistently sell out world wide and this Magda Butrym dress was no exception. Very few can be found, if any. This is from this season and was Look 9 on the fall runway. The Net-A-Porter website says of Magda; "Magda Butrym combines modern design with the finest fabrics and traditional craftsmanship to produce pieces with a “soul.” Her eponymous line is defined by meticulous hand-finished details including pleating, crocheting and embroidery.". Made of a red floral printed silk it has a loose and easy cut with an open shoulder. Oversized peasant sleeves and a long, attached self-tie bow sits at the neck. You can belt it to add shape. The hem is asymmetrical and this works with everything from heels to combat boots. Excellent, as new condition

Unlined and slips on. Ties at neck and sleeves. Tagged a 40 but the loose cut will allow for a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: 24.5"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Hips: open
Length: 47.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2655

Reference Photo: Look 9 from F/W 2016 RTW Magda Butrym.

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This is a superb and early example of the brilliant Marimekko textiles that were made into simple clothing that went with the Marimekko lifestyle brand. The Marimekko company was founded in 1951 by Armi and Viljo Ratia and they quickly became known for making pieces of boldly printed fabric. The label on this dress dates it to the late 1960s and it is very unusual and striking in its cut. It is cut slim through the shoulders and then expands with a massive amount of volume from there. The sleeves mimic this with a narrow shoulder and then end in a wide cut sleeve. Both the hem of the dress and the sleeves are cut in gentle curves with the front portions of each significantly shorter then the back. The effect if these giant curves against the sharp angular print is genius. It is an amazing piece of fashion history. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on. Tagged a 36 but please check measurements as the cut is generous. Hidden pockets on each hip. Note the shoulders are narrow but if those fit the rest of the dress is open and generous.

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 51" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2651

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 interior quilted jacket by Anne Klein - one of the foremost American sportswear designers. She passed away in 1974, unexpectedly and Donna Karan took over as head designer. This lovely little jacket has the label from the 70s and its a toss up whether it would be one of the last collections under Anne or a very early Karan one. Either way, it is really extraordinary and the unexpected use of a blanket fabric makes for a dramatic statement that still feels fresh. The cut is simple and easy with a boxed cut through the torso and long slim sleeves. Each sleeve ends in a dramatic and gorgeous fluff of fur. The fabric itself is a a light blanket wool weight and it has a quilted interior. Well made and a real gorgeous little piece. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black quilted rayon and closes with a single large hook & eye at the front.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 29" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# S752

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 very wonderful and rare, early Vera Maxwell suit that is in beautiful condition and the design is also equally as beautiful. The label used dates this to the late 1940s/early 1950s so it would have been from one of the first years in business after her label opened in 1947. She went on to win a Coty Special Award in 1951 and a Neiman-Marcus Award in 1955 and was a sought after designer in her day. The suit is well made and has great lines. The skirt skims over the hips and cut slim but with a slight A-line as it nears the hem. The jacket is a fabulous and has  bit of a sport feel to it with its jaunty velvet adorned collar and little decorative flap on the chest to suggest high set pockets. I love that she used bold crystals for the buttons - a witty tongue in cheek move against the wool and velvet. It is a classic. Excellent condition.

The jacket is fully lined in a matching color silky rayon and the skirt is unlined. The skirt closes with a painted metal zipper and hooks at the waist. The jacket closes at the front with the buttons as shown.

Jacket
Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 21" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2644

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 not found a Hannah Troy dress in ages and am so pleased to have such a fine example of her work in the shop. She designed clothes, which relied heavily on the designs coming out of the Italian couturiers, from the late 30s to the early 60s. This gorgeous little dress dates from the 1950s and has such pretty colors and pretty lines that you can't help but swoon at the sight of it. The top is a simple sleeveless affair with a scooped front and back. I love how the fabric is gathered all along and into the piper edge of the neckline. This tops a full skirt that has lots of fabric in it and could be worn over a crinoline if you wanted it even fuller. A double pipped fabric belt is secured at the waist to wrap and cinch it in. The colors are lovely, the cotton voile fabric of extremely good quality and the lines and cut are wonderful. Excellent condition

Fully lined with a a light green muslin thought the bodice and skirt. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. The belt is partially attached and snaps into place and ties. Note the dress was a little small on the mannequin and does completely close at the back zipper on the proper sized girl.

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from shoulder to waist
Skirt: 25" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS

Item# DD2638

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