This was said to have been a Halston, however it has no tags and I have not been able to verify that 100% so I am hesitant to list it as a Halston without proper verification. He certainly did do a series of tie dye caftans for his 1972 collection and this does follow the lines of what he was producing so it very well may be a true Halston. If so then you are getting it at a truly bargain price. Regardless, it is a beautiful piece of wearable art and a spectacular statement piece. The range of colors and the tie dye design that flows across the silk is divine. The cut has that draped, goddess, flowing feel to it of a true caftan. All of the edges are hand finished and the cut is simple a keyhole for the neck and opening left on each side for the arms. This allows that spectacular pattern on the silk to command center stage. It presents as excellent collection but does have some flaws so please read the paragraph below.

It slips on to wear with no closures. There is a ties at the neck. On each side of the neckline the fabric has torn slightly - please review the photos. This could be corrected by widening the neckline slightly. I see two small areas of thinning to the fabric that I also photoed. These are close together on the front side about 8 inches up from the hem. Once on they don't show because of the amount and drape of fabric

Length: 51" top to bottom
Width: 55" side to side

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# DD2580

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The Pleat Please label began production in 1993 and I am sure this is a piece from early on in this label's history. It is an incredible piece that falls somewhere between a poncho, a shawl and a dress in that it is basically a huge swatch of fabric with a V cut out at the neck. After slipping your neck through it drapes down and trails onto the floor on one side and is cut to just about the knee on the other. I could not find a reference photo for how it was styled on the runway but I would imagine that you could be quite creative and belt it or drape it in a million different ways. The process of how the fabric was made is quite interesting, it involves heat-treating the polyester jersey to permanently retain washboard rows of horizontal, vertical or diagonal knife-edge pleats. The fabrics are cut and sewn first, then sandwiched between layers of paper and fed into a heat press, where they are pleated. The fabric’s ‘memory’ holds the pleats after the garments are liberated from their paper cocoons. This is a great and early example of one of the true modern innovators. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined and slips on. Note that this has incredible amount of play and movement so the measurements provided are of the garment lying flat and with reasonable stretch. The sides of the garments are open - it is literally a huge swatch of fabric with an opening for the neck

Length: from the neck to hem on the longest side it is 75", on the shorter side it is 36"
Width: 44.5" side to side

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# DD2576

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If the photo of this jacket caused a memory to be triggered it is probably because you saw the long, black version of this coat worn by Shalom Harlow at the 2009 Met Gala "Model as Muse". This version, has an equally prestigious pedigree as it was ordered and made by Bob Mackie for her to wear to the Academy Awards in 1988. It was carefully stored after that event and is now ready for its next chapter. While the full length version has a definite high drama factor, this length is far more versatile and the baby blue is absolutely exquisite and will suit most skin tones and act as a soft pop of color against most others. It is made from sculpted ice blue silk taffeta with the most dramatic and large puffed sleeves and shawl collar. The cut is open and generous so will fit all sizes and almost verges on a cape with sleeves. The ruffled edges are all lined in horsehair to give them volume and shape. It is absolutely wonderful in every aspect. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in the same silk with a open front that has no closures. Made to demi-couture standards. The open cut will allow it to fit almost any size.

Sleeves: approx 15" from the drop shoulder
Shoulders: 19.5"
Bust - Hips: Open
Length: 25" from inner seam at the neck to bottom

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# S719

Reference Photo: Shalom Harlow wearing a long version of the Domino coat attending the "Model as Muse" Met Gala in 2009 where Hamish Bowles declared her to be best dressed for the evening. 

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

Pedro Rodriquez was a couturier based in Spain that became as famous in that country as his more globally known contemporary, Balenciaga. Rodriquez designed from the late twenties through to the early 70s and had his own boutiques throughout Spain. This is a dramatic and wonderful example of his work. Constructed from a jet black, heavy silk faille and lined in the same silk to match the exterior, it is a voluminous, draped evening coat with three-quarter length sleeves and deep, gathered shawl collar. Its design is magnificent, the back is cut extremely full and with great exaggeration. The front crosses over itself and closes with a complicated series of button holes that share a button so it overlaps and gives the suggestion of shape through the flatter front panel. The buttoning and overlay is further emphasized with huge ruffles that become the collar and lower swag around the hip through the back. I love how the shoulder is cut across so it almost sits off shoulder. It is extremely dramatic and thoroughly couture in both execution and design. Excellent condition

Fully lined in the same silk as the exterior. Proper finished buttonholes, hand stitched throughout. Because of the volume int he cut it will actually work on a wide range of sizes - even a smaller frame can wear this - the time period demanded that large over-sized feel in the coat. 

Sleeves: 17.5"
Shoulders: 19"
Bust: 27.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Hips: open
Length: 41.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: One Size Fits All

Item# DD2284

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This amazing 1960s silk caftan has no designer label but easily could have as it is well done. The workmanship is very fine and the quality high. It has a inner jersey dress identifying it as being made in the late 60s, early seventies but the exterior silk actually feel older and could well be. The cut has that draped, goddess, flowing feel to it that is so easy to wear and looks so amazing when on. The inner dress is a stretch jersey so gives it a bit of inner structure and over this is a floating caftan of a spectacular purple silk shot through with a metallic patter that gets heavier as it nears the lower half. Broad panels of woven metallic thread ring the hem and each sleeve. It does have sleeves and each narrows into a long cuff with an elaborate and tightly spaced row of buttons. I love the effect and contrast that this creates between the billowing silk through the body and the fitted cuffs. An amazing find with a real antique and exotic feel. Excellent condition

This has a inner dress made of a purple stretch jersey whose measurements are given below - if you needed more room it would be possible to easily remove this inner dress and have it entirely loose and unfitted (it is only attached at the neck and around the collar) and just wear the outer silk layer. I have put it in the one size fits all option but please note that it does at present have the inner dress attached. It slips over the head to wear. There is some "stretching" to the silk at the back as photoed. It is how it was when I acquired it so not sure if its a natural flaw of the silk. It presents fine and is infinitely wearable as is - priced accordingly. Braided buttons and loops on each cuff. A true purple in person though it has photoed more of a blue tone.

Outer
Width: 56" from sleeve to sleeve
Length: 54.5" from neck to hem

Inner stretch jersey dress
Bust: 22-26" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 26" flat across from side seam to side seam

Modern Sizing Equivalent: One Size Fits All

Item# E578

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This is a pretty flapper cloche or skull cap that is completely hand beaded. It is getting harder and harder to find really exceptional pieces from this time period so when you do you know it is special! It is a pretty combination of seed and tube beads with little "pearl" beads mixed in. The hand work is easy to see from the interior and the beads densely cover the surface. The metallic hued interior of the beads have oxidized overtime giving the cap this lovely antiqued silver feel. The inside is ribbon edged but unlined and this allows you to easily see all the extensive hand work. It just sort of clamps into place and cut with one part curving up away form the head. On each end a separate and more densely beaded piece is placed for extra glamor. Excellent condition

Almost impossible to measure as it just sits on the head with no true circumference It has some flexibility built in and that makes it one size fits all. The mannequin it is shown on would be the same size as a normal average size girl.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: One Size Fits All

Item# A237

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This is an incredibly rare and wondrous hat from the famed Milliner Benjamin B. Green-Field, who was known as "The mad Hatter" and was the genius behind the Bes-Ben label. The Bes-Ben hats are perhaps the most coveted amongst hat lovers and the crazier the hat the better. He was known for his fantastical and outrageous creations and used objects and materials never before used in hat making. Even at the time his hats cost from $37 to $1000, remarkable when you think that the average hat in the 40s cost around $2.

Here we have a rare, numbered hat that is made of flat, early plastic leaves that are hand painted with bits of gold seemingly dashed across the surface at random here and there. These are each hand placed and attached to a mesh base rimmed in a velvet covered wire to create and hold the shape. Little combs are hand attached to the sides to secure it into place. Each leaf has little silver beads hand sewn onto its surface - the represent drops of dew glistening in the sun. The front forms a stunning and large butterfly that sits jauntily just above the eye. It is profoundly quirky and fabulous but at the same time profoundly modern and wearable. A real rarity. Excellent overall condition

Almost impossible to measure as it just sits on the head with no true circumference It has some flexibility built in and that makes it one size fits all. The mannequin it is shown on would be the same size as a normal average size girl. There is some patina to some leafs - please super-size the photos to see - I do not feel these detract at all and in pieces like this the natural aging and wear only adds to their sense of history and appeal.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: One Size Fits All

Item# A238

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 stunning kimono with a very beautiful abstract print that runs over the surface in a striking combination of a black silk base with metallic green and copper threads woven through the silk. There are little "jugs" that are scattered through the design as well. The design covers the entire surface of the kimono for maximum impact. The interior is lined in a pretty cream silk that has a pink pattern running over it and this lines the upper interior and sleeves. The work is very fine and it is just so unusual. You can wrap these and belt them so that you to be able to wear it as a mini  dress or tunic, or use it as a light evening coat. They really are versatile and a great way to work a bit of vintage into your wardrobe. Excellent condition

Partially lined in a cream and pale pink patterned silk through the upper half and inside of the sleeves. Hand stitching and the kimono maker's embroidered mark is at the center back neck.

The kimono cut will allow this to fit a variety of sizes but please check the measurements below to be sure.

Shoulder: 24" from seam to seam
Bust: 23" from side seam to side seam and continuing to bottom hem
Total length: 27.5" from mid-neck to bottom hem
Sleeves: 17" drop & 12.5" from shoulder seam to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: One Size Fits all

Item# S605

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A stunning kimono in a striking print and beautiful color. The combination of the deep burgundy on a deep, deep eggplant purple backdrop makes for a stunning combination. The design covers the entire kimono, running down each sleeve and across the front, back and interior. The upper half of the interior has a pale cream silk inset that also lines the sleeves. The work is very fine inside and out, and is just so unusual. You can wrap these and belt them so that you are able to wear it as a mini  dress or tunic, or use it as a light evening coat. They really are versatile and a great way to work a bit of vintage into your wardrobe. Excellent condition

Partially lined in a cream silk through the upper half and inside of the sleeves. Hand stitching finishes. Silk crepe exterior and scarf weight silk partial lining. The kimono cut will allow this to fit a variety of sizes but please check the measurements below to be sure.

Shoulder: 24.5" from seam to seam
Bust: 23" from side seam to side seam and continuing to bottom hem
Total length: 28.5" from mid-neck to bottom hem
Sleeves: 15.5" drop & 12.5" from shoulder seam to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: One size fits all

Item# S594

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