• This is an amazing 1950s wedding dress by Fred Perlberg.
• Perlberg started his label in 1920 at the age of 19 and continued as the designer until 1968 when he retired.
• The Perlberg company dresses were well made and done in small production runs so that they could focus on good quality pieces. 
• The dress is made out of an ivory rayon that drapes and falls beautifully over the body. The fabric has enough weight so that it holds the intended shape you see.
• The bodice is strapless with a pretty pleating detail that runs over the entire bodice. Light boning has been hidden inside to hold the dress in place around you.
• The waist is nipped in for shape and then the skirt curves out over the hips. The fabric of the skirt is gathered up and into the top side of each hip and this is what creates the pretty curving draping down the sides and across the front of the skirt. As it near the floor it narrows back inward slightly which also adds to the draping effect.
• At the back there are extra panels of fabrics built in to give it more fullness and volume. It is elaborately gathered and draped at the back. There is enough fullness created in the back skirts that you could even add a back half crinoline underneath if you wanted this to be even more full through the back for that classic 1950s feel.
• The dress is fully lined in a silky rayon through the top and the skirt is lined with a stiffened cotton muslin netting. It closes with a back zipper and the interior bodice is lightly boned for shape. I see a couple of tiny spots here and there. I have photoed some of them for you to see. There is some grubbiness along the edge of the hem.
• No size tag is present so please go by the measurements listed below
• Great condition.

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 11" from top of bodice to waist
Total length: 52" from top of bodice to front hem, 56" to the back

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD5243

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• A gorgeous one-of-a-kind dress from a small Atelier in New York from the 1950s.
• The dress is made to Demi-couture levels with extensive hand work.
• An ivory silk base has been heavily hand beaded to cover the entire dress.
• At the front the dress has a scooped neck. I love how the edge of neck line follows the shape and pattern of the embellishments. At the back it scoops low so you get a bare expanse of skin showing. This is that classic old Hollywood kind of shape that stars like Marilyn Monroe would wear.
• The waist nips from there and then the dress curves back out and over the hips.
• From the hips it falls and narrows slightly in to the hem. The skirt has a slit up the back so you can walk and move comfortably. There is some extra fabric turned under the hem if you need more length. The fabric that is turned under is not beaded and it could be let down to gain another 3.5" to form a pretty edge.
• The dress is fully lined in a hand set ivory silk with hand stitching throughout. It closes with a back zipper. There is slight wear under each arm and very minor discolouration along the inner edge of the neckline. Please see the photos after the label shot.
• There is no size tag present so please go by the measurements listed below.
• Excellent  condition

Bust: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 50" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD5195

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• This is original dress from the 1950s that is completely made by hand.
• It is an absolutely incredible example of the high level of hand work being done during that time period and you would be hard pressed to find anything modern done to this degree outside of true Couture pieces.
• The dress has hundreds of thousands of sequins and beads hand applied over every inch of its surface. The sequins are incredibly dense in the way that they have been applied. They are set so that they overlap each other to the point where they stand up and off the dress slightly. The black sequins were done in a swirling burst design and this lets it catch the light differently and creates the most amazing effect.
• Added to that is a floral design in pale pink, gold and greens that is also done in sequins. This wraps around the bodice and then runs down the entire skirt of the dress with the density of the design getting heavier as it near the hem.
• Added over that are coloured over-sized faceted beads have been applied by hand to add an extra bit of detail and sparkle to the dress. They are all jewel tones mixed with gold and copper and it is just incredible to see.
• The dress does have weight to it but it is perfectly balanced once it is on the body. 
• It has straps but can also be worn strapless. Inside there is a full built-in boned and cupped corset that holds the dress in place and adds shape. The waist is brought in by this corset and then the dress skims over the hips. As it falls to the floor it narrows down. There is an overlapping curved slit at the back that allows you to be able to walk in it.
• The dress is fully lined in a black silky rayon. The dress has an inner corset that hooks into place with a double row of metal lingerie hooks. The inner corset is boned and cupped. It is lightly tacked into the dress. I see some slight minor wear on the inside of the corset here and there. The dress zips to close over that. It is completely made by hand. My favourite detail is a handwritten tag with the name Edith that sits inside the hem. This is almost certainly the name of the burlesque dancer or showgirl dancer that would have worn the dress.
• There is no size tag present so please go by the measurements below
• Excellent condition

Bust: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 53" from top of bodice to hem
Back slit: 26" from hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD5170

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This is a stunning and extremely rare example of the Haute Couture work being done by the house of Lanvin during the years that Antonio Castillo headed the atelier. Castillo started off his career at the houses of Paquin and Piquet. He also did a stint designing accessories for Chanel. He quickly became known as one of the most promising designers to emerge after WWII and that reputation was part of why he was chosen in 1950 to become the head designer at the House of Lanvin. The press at the time lauded him, along with Balmain, Dior and Balenciaga, as the new generation of the Paris Couture designers. During his time at Lanvin the house was known for the simple and elegant lines. This is a very rare and early Haute Couture coat and we found a reference photo of its near twin that was styled with a belt, dramatic gloves and matching hat added. It is very beautiful and the colour is exceptional.

This coat is beautifully tailored. The double row of buttons at the front and curving cut makes it feel as chic and wearable now as it was when first made. It is entirely finished by hand and has its numbered couture tape under the label. It is so chic and a very important and rare piece. This is truly a vintage gem. It has a deceptively simple cut that hides the precise seams and masterfully tailored cut. It is constructed with the absolute minimal seam work to create the curves of the coat that you see. It is more fitted through the upper bodice and then skims over the waist and flares out slightly as it nears the hem. The collar is neat with a notched front and each sleeve ends in a turned up cuff. A half belt is attached at the back and you could add a belt over it to emphasize the shape even more. The fabric is amazing with a soft finish to it. I believe it is an Alpaca or perhaps a type of cashmere and it is extremely luxurious. The fact that it is dyed that amazing blue makes it that much more brilliant. It is even better in person and the fabric has to be seen and felt to truly be appreciated. This fabric choice allowed Castillo to be able to sculpt the exact shape that he desired. The front has detailed seaming that becomes part of the actual design and inside that is a double row of blue buttons that run down the front to the waist. You can wear this one open or do it up right to the neck like the reference photo. I love the sculptural effect the coat has once on and that beautifully full lower skirting. No shortcut was taken in the construction of this lovely coat and it is an outstanding piece of fashion history in every possible way. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a hand set black silk taffeta and closes with the button down the front. Finished to Haute Couture standards and entirely done by hand. The Haute Couture numbered tape label is present under the main label and is numbered 15.418. This is a medium to heavy weight coat 

Sleeves: 22" and 13" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 45" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4489

Reference Photo: Model in Lanvin, 1952.

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