This is an incredible piece of wearable art from the 1970s. It has no label and was probably a one off. This came from a woman who was very fashionable and regularly bought couture and high end and it is not hard to imagine that she had someone make this for her or that it was a designer piece that no longer has its label. The body of the vest is a black velvet that has an incredible design topstitched and quilted over it. The pieces that make up the design are a combination of rich jewel coloured velvets and silks. They have a bit of a padded feel to them which adds a slight 3D quality to the design. It is very beautiful with cranes swooping over the back and around the front. The opening for the arms, around the collar, down the front and around the hem are all finish with a white fox trim. Inside the jacket is lined in a what looks to be a sheared ivory ermine. It is a fantastic piece that beautifully represents its era. Excellent condition with a note below to review 

Lined in a sheared ivory fur and has no closures. There are parts of the lining that have slightly separated from the exterior around the arms. Please see the last photo. Perhaps the slightest of wear to the fur around the edges of the arm openings. 

Shoulders: approx 15-16""
Bust-hips: widen from approx 20-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 23" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S928

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 pieces are final sale.

Philip Treacy was discovered by Isabella Blow in 1989. She was fundamental to introducing him to the fashion houses and Treacy quickly became known world wide. Vogue declared him as "perhaps the greatest living milliner", he was the first milliner in 80 years to be asked to exhibit during the Paris shows and his work is held in major museums worldwide. His work has graced the runways of Givenchy, Chanel and Valentino and earned him an OBE in 2007. I have three hats from my client who had each one made for her during the time period of 2001 -2006. Each comes with its original box and each is in perfect condition

This is an incredible topper hat that exemplifies the Haute Couture fantasy world that Treacy is best known for. The straw portion of the hat is a soft natural straw color. It is made out of parasisal straw which is a fine natural straw woven from the fibres of the sisal plant, a type of agave. This straw is used in haute couture millinery because of its high quality and smooth weave and ability to take on color. Here he has hand blocked it into a round shape that has a little bubble shape within that. This is then finished with a hand beaded round ball made of glossy black crystals and a long stiffened feather juts out from that. On the opposite side is a very large ivory silk flower and a spray of long black feathers. This is all set atop a head band so that you can adjust it on your head to best suit your face. It is incredible. It looks to have never been worn or worn very little. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a bespoke piece from one of the preeminent hat designers of this century. Excellent condition

It slips on the head with a metal band and there is an attached comb to help secure it in place. A strip of ivory velvet at the inner front for comfort when wearing. Has its original box. The hat appears to have never been worn. The box was what it was shipped in so has some marks from the packing tape and minor scuffs. The box if very substantial and studded all around on top of having double clasp closures.

Item# A382

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 hip length string coat from the 1970s by the Crissa Cotique of France label. I love these and have had versions of these in the shop. I always look for them. It is made entirely from curved set rows of a soft and fluffy cotton string. Many designers have made versions of these coats since, but there is nothing like the original. You will see these pop up fairly often in the truly cropped length that lands above the hip, but the longer ones like this one are harder to find. I have one of these myself and I always look for the longer ones for the shop. I have included photos of the even longer version of it that I have so you can get an idea of how it looks on, but please note that this one would probably land at about the edge, or just above, of the mini dress I am wearing in the shots.

The color of the cotton string on this one is a light ivory/off-white color that is consistent from top to bottom. Any variations of color in the photos is the lighting only. The cut is loose and easy and it is open down the front with large sized, hidden snaps to close it. It has slouchy pockets on either hip. The inside is unlined and you can clearly see the way the string has been set onto the base and finished. It is meant to be big and slouchy once on so the size is almost irrelevant as they will fit pretty much any size. These can be styled for high, sexy glamour or keep it soft and romantic. These coats can top absolutely anything from jeans to an evening dress, making them an extremely versatile piece to have in your wardrobe. It is a timeless piece of instant glamour and a fabulous alternative to any type of fur, whether it be faux or real. Excellent condition with a minor note below to review

Unlined and closed with hidden set, large snaps along the front. The color is consistent and the strings are strong and stable. These were cut to be worn over-sized and slouchy and it will fit a variety of sizes. There is a mark near the label that is only on the interior and does not show at all on the outside. A touch of grubbiness to the strings to the edge of one side at the bottom. Please see the two photos after the shot of the label

Sleeves: 28"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist to hips: open
Length: 33" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-LRG

Item# C554

Reference Photos: 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 top is from the early 2000s by the Jean Paul Gaultier Jeans label - JPG Jeans. It is made from a silky rayon fabric that is cut on the bias so when you put it on it feels great as it move with you. The collar is neat and pointed and it buttons down the front with buttons inscribed with the labels logo. it is cut through the body to follow your curves. The front is set so that it points down at the center and is several inched longer then where the back hem lands. The sleeves are incredible. Each is cut extra extra ling and flares out at the end. These are cut on a wide slanting angle so that you get incredible volume and movement. Excellent condition.

Unlined and buttons at the front. Tagged a brand 46 but cut small.

Sleeves: 33" to longest point
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length 31" from neck to end of front hem, 24" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S922

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 more recent top by designer Caroline Constas that is done in a crisp blue and white stripe. It is cut to sit as a strapless piece with attached sleeves that sit well off the shoulders and are poufed out for volume. The body of the top is cut to flare out quite wide around the waist so that you get this lovely sense of volume mixed with the bare skin of the shoulders. Inside there is a built in foundation piece with its own separate zipper so the top is held in place around your bust. It looks to have never been worn and is like new. Excellent condition.

There is a inner built in piece made out of elastized lingerie fabric and light boning, This zips at the back and then the top is loose and easy over that and also zips with a hidden set zipper at the back. Tagged a M. Appears unworn.

Inner bust: 16-17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist-hips: open
Length: 18" from top of peak of the strapless bodice to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S921

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 rare and wonderful Jeff Banks 1960s light weight printed cotton voile top that is fabulous. The base is black and onto that is a stunning novelty print of swimmers coursing through the water. Each figure is done in a mix of blue, white and yellow. This is a very rare example of his print work on a specific pattern other then a floral or stripe. The cuffs buttons to close and the sleeves each pouf out above the wide cuffed wrists in his signature sleeve shape. The cut is slim and sexy and the collar is done in an extreme, long pointed shape. His signature, double button front is the perfect finish. It is amazing. Excellent overall condition with one small note to review below

Unlined and closes with his signature double button front. Two buttons at each wrist. The very top button on the collar is missing. Otherwise looks to have been worn very little if at all.

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S920

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 jacket is incredible and in person it is even better then how it photoed. The gold on it makes more of an impact and you really get a sense of the detail and texture that is in this jacket. The base of the jacket is a black, light weight felted wool that is very soft and fine. Top stitched onto this is a metallic gold thread that is set in long vertical lines and then there is a second diamond pattern over those. The gold thread cover the entire jacket and really give it a lush feel. All of the edges are finished with a thick black and gold braiding. This circles the cuffs and hem, runs up the front and around the collar and sits across the top of each front pocket. He has also added it around the seams where the arms attach. The cut is a comfortable to wear box cut that is chic but loose and easy - a classic Yves silhouette. The sleeves are cut wide which makes them quite striking with that gold thread and cording design. The loose and easy cut make it extremely versatile and it is the kind of piece that will work equally well for a casual afternoon or as evening wear. Excellent condition

Fully interlined in a black silk satin that has the same thread treatment making the inside the jacket as gorgeous as the exterior. It buttons to close down the front as seem. Tagged a 44. It looks to have been worn very little if at all. It is a true inky black and a deeper gold in person

Dropped sleeves: 22" from dropped seam
Dropped shoulders: 17"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 23.4" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# S919

Reference Photos: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture.

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 hat is by Balenciaga and is an impossible find. I believe is actually from the menswear line from when Nicolas Ghesquière was the Creative Director for the brand. A version of it was worn multiple times by Carine Roitfeld during that season and into the nect and I have spotted her wearing hers even up to the last couple of years. 

The hat is made out of a deep green corduroy that is top stitched around the brim. It is intentionally slouchy and soft so very easy to wear and travel with. A dark leather band wraps around the base of the hat and is secured by a black, gold and white enamel disc. It looks to have never been worn or worn very little. Excellent condition 

Tagged a brand size 59 and measures 22" around. Lined in a black cotton and finished with an interior grosgrain ribbon. 

Item# A378

Reference Photos: Carine Roitfeld in her Balenciaga Hat (October 2009-2010)

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

Lilly Daché was one of America’s most famous milliners. You can barely open a Vogue or other fashion magazine from the years of her heyday without seeing several of her hats in them. She worked under renowned milliners Suzanne Talbot and Caroline Reboux in Paris before moving to America in 1924 where she worked until she could eventually open her own label. At the height of her career she owned a nine story building known as the ‘House of Hats,’ on East 56th Street in New York.

This hat is remarkable similar to the one famously worn by Wilhelmina for Vogue in 1963. It is a slouchy short brimmed fedora style that feels remarkably modern and fresh. The brim is longer in the front then the back and this gives it a bit of a rakish feel. The back brim rolls up slightly which adds to its sauciness. The crown is soft and unstructured and meant to fold in a bit when on. A brown grosgrain ribbon with a flat bow on one side wraps around the base. It is made from a very soft leopard printed pony and it it loos like it has never been worn or worn very little. It is one of the best hats I have seen from this era. Excellent condition. 

Measures 21" around and meant to sit a bit higher up ion the head. Lined in a black silk and finished with a grosgrain ribbon edge. 

Item# A380

Reference Photo: Wilhelmina wearing a Lilly Dache hat for Vogue, January 1963. Photo by Irving Penn.

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 hat is by Balenciaga and is an impossible find. I believe is actually from the menswear line from when Nicolas Ghesquière was the Creative Director for the brand. A version of it was worn multiple times by Carine Roitfeld during that season and into the next and I have spotted her wearing hers even up to the last couple of years. 

The hat is made out of a dark brown corduroy that is top stitched around the brim. It is intentionally slouchy and soft so very easy to wear and travel with. A dark leather band wraps around the base of the hat and is secured by a black, gold and white enamel disc. It looks to have never been worn or worn very little. Excellent condition 

Tagged a brand size 59 and measures 22" around. Lined in a black cotton and finished with an interior grosgrain ribbon. 

Item# A379

Reference Photos: Carine Roitfeld in her Balenciaga Hat (October 2009-2010)

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 while ago I sold a beaded Mr Blackwell dress and the girl I got that off of rang me up recently to tell me that she had found its matching, unlabeled coat. It is a great stand alone piece and I immediately grabbed it for the shop.

Richard Blackwell launched his label in the late 1950s and even at that time his pieces sold for between $800 and $1000 (or up to $10,000 in the modern terms). He dressed many of the big stars of the day including Jane Russell, Dorothy Lamour and Jayne Mansfield. I love finding his pieces and this little coat is wonderful. The cut of this coat is simple so that the bead work on it can shine. It is cut with a classic double button front, straight sleeves, and is fairly straight cut through the body with just a suggestion of shape through the waist. It skims over the torso and falls in a slim silhouette to about the knee. The detailing that you see is all created by the application of silver tube beads and little faux pearls. These are all hand placed to create the design that you see. They have a slight raised 3D effect and give the otherwise simple coat a shot of glamour but without being too flashy. Excellent condition with a small note below to review. 

Fully lined through the body in an ivory colored silk and closes with the buttons you see at  the front. The embellishments are hand placed and sewn. There are the occasional bead missing here and there. Please see the last four photos provided for examples of that. It is very minor. Some minor damage to the lining. Hand finished throughout

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 38.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C546

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 denim mini from Mother denim. 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 washed and distressed denim that has a raw cut edge. It has classic front pockets and two back pockets with the M logo stitched on both. It is cut to sit low slung on at the waist and flares out slightly as it nears the hem. This is a classic denim mini that will never go out of style. Unworn and with original tags. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with a button front. Tagged a 27. New and unworn with original hang tag still attached

Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.75" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 14" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S914

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 cape with its bright turquoise color and all that gold cording is definitely a bold and over the top piece. Which is probably why I love it so much. In person the color is even better and has a touch more of a blue to it than how it photoed. It pops more against the gold. The cape itself is a synthetic jersey and this fabric choice makes it an easy to wear, travel with and care for. It is cut to drape over the shoulders and there is a row of four buttons at the neck. The shoulders have no seams and the cape falls from there in a swing of fabric that widens out as it nears the hem. There are two slits at the front that you can slip your arms through and each is decorated with swirls of the gold braiding. More of the gold detailing runs down the front and all the way around the hem. There is also a lovely pattern of it on either side at the bottom. This cape actually has a hood which makes it even more fantastical. It is also braided around its edge, down the center and a little gold tassel gives it the perfect finish. The back is cut to fall slightly longer then the front. Excellent condition.

Unlined and closed at the neck with fours embroidered buttons and loops. Its open cut should allow it to fit just about any body type.

Length: approx 47" from top of shoulder to front hem, 57" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# C544

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 Valentina Ltd label was a high end knit wear company that flourished through the 1950s to the 1970s and were known for the elaborate bead and sequin work on soft knits and knit jerseys. They had the bead and sequin work done in Hong Kong, where the best sequin and bead work in the world outside of the specialty ateliers in Paris was being done. This skirt only has its Saks label present but I instantly recognized the patter as I have had a full dress that from the waist down was the exact twin of this skirt.

This skirt is gorgeous and has an elaborate pattern set on a felted jersey knit. This gives the fabric a touch of added texture and it is also soft to the touch. The print covers every inch of the skirt including the 'ribbons' at the bottom hem. To construct this skirt so that the pattern perfectly lines up like this means that the pattern would have had to be all pre-thought out and laid out onto the fabric before cutting. The bead and sequin work is all done by hand and it is added to the fabric to follow and highlight the design underneath. I especially love the elaborate work around the waist band where large turquoise colored discs and rhinestones create a stunning jeweled effect all the way around the waist. Excellent condition with one small note below

Fully lined in a black silk and closes at the back with a painted metal zipper and hook & eye at the waist band.

Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Skirt: 43" from waist to hem with 2.5" turned under the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# S910

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 feels a little newer and I think its probably a late 1960s piece. It is a spectacular hand painted Mexican circle skirt. These were made by hand for the tourist market and this one is unusual for its longer length since most end just about the knee. The skirt has the most amazing floral print that circles the entire skirt. The design is hand painted onto the cotton and the flowers area combination of a corals, greens and yellows.The effect of those big and gorgeous flowers n the back is amazing. Each flower has been given an extra splash of glamour with hand placed and sewn translucent gold sequins topped with a tiny gold seed bead. A very unusual piece and so easy to wear. The tie waist allows it to fit a variety of sizes too. Excellent condition

Unlined with hand painted designs and hand done sequin work. Ties extend from both sides of the waist and one set wraps and has velcro to hold it in place and the other ties into place. This should allow it to fit a variety of sizes. The shots where it is fuller are  the skirt shown over a crinoline that is not included. It looks to have never been used or used very little

Waist: adjustable from a 24" waist up to about a 32" waist
Hips: open
Length: 38" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED

Item# S609

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 laced safari tunic from the 1968 collection remains as one of the holy grail pieces in the vintage world. It was re-issued in several forms during Yves' span as head of his atelier and when Tom Ford took over YSL in 1999, he too did versions of the look in homage to Yves. Countless celebrities have been spotted wearing some version of that first famous tunic over the years, and it is one of the most identifiable of Yves' pieces out there.

This one is very easy to wear as it gives you complete control over how much skin you decide to show behind the lace up front. The front laces all the way down the front and on this version there is a modesty panel that you can fold over and into place to cover the bareness behind the laces. For the photos here that panel is fold back so that you can see that it can also be worn to show skin between the two front edges. If you decide to wear it this way the gap left between the two sides is scandalously sexy. The dress is made from a crisp white cotton mix that has stretch to it. It is very light weight and the stretch in the fabric makes it insanely easy and comfortable to wear. It has many of the same hallmarks of the original tunic made famous when it was photoed on supermodel, Veruschka. It's fabulous. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on to wear. Two top set flap pockets. Each cuff buttons to close. The modesty panel is attached along one side and folds over into place. Tagged a FR YSL 40. The fabric has some stretch

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S906

Reference photo: (1) Veruschka wearing YSL by Franco Rubartelli for Vogue, 1968

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 more recent Balmain logo Tee in white. These are an easy way to add an instant shot of glitz and glam to any outfit. It is made out of a soft white cotton that has the Balmain logo in gold metallic foil stamped across the front. Across one shoulder are three etched gold metal buttons. Each is domes and has a lion embossed on them. Excellent condition with a minor note below

Unlined and slip over the head to wear. Tagged a modern 42.

Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S907

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 the softness and prettiness of this Emilio Pucci clutch. This one is perhaps the most romantic of this collection. It is a softer feeling clutch with a slightly less structured body. It is covered in one of his signature floral prints in a mix of soft pinks and greens on a white base. This covers the exterior of the bag and is instantly recognizable as being Emilio Pucci. The body of the bag is a little deeper and it has a pretty curve from the base up to the top. It closes with a gold frame and clasp that is set just down inside the top of the bag. The double set of handles are made from linked gold chains. Excellent condition

The bag is fully lined in a black silk satin and closes with a gold clasp set just down and inside the top. An interior open pocket and two slip pockets on each side between the center part of the bag and the exterior. The silk shows only minor normal wear inherent to its age.

Bag
8" W x 6" H x 2" D - the handle adds 6" to the height

Item# B154

This garment is in clean, as found condition. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This reminds me of the classic bowling ball bag but smaller and definitely more chic. It is covered in a more angular Emilio Pucci print that has a great combination of citrus and greens. It is done in a velvet which has kept the colors fresh and true. And I love the contrast between the rich velvet and the black leather frame. The shape is wonderful. It is a mini frame bag that has soft rounded corners and widens from the clasp frame into a solid little base. I love the gold toned clasp that sits atop the frame and the velvet and leather handle is just the right size to balance the bag. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a bright cherry pink with one large open pocket and a slip pocket on one side. Closes with the top clasp. The velvet shows only minimal wear inherent to normal aging.

9" W x 6" H x 6" D and the handles adds 4" to the height

Item# B151

This garment is in clean, as found condition. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This Emilio Pucci clutch bag is gorgeous and is quite large. It is covered in his signature print that has been done in shades of blue and purple that make the exterior of this bag instantly recognizable as being Emilio Pucci. The fabric is his classic velvet and this gives the bag an added texture and makes it wonderful to carry in the hand. It is really two bags in one. There is an attached heavy gold chain that can be tucked in for it to be a true clutch or used to be able to carry it as a shoulder bag. I love the way that strap folds around the bag to close at the front and the simplicity of the gold bar that holds it in place. Its sleek and simple lines still feel modern and fresh. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silk satin and closes with the slip buckle clasp at the front. The handle is attached and hidden under the top flap. Two interior open pockets and a slip pocket inside. Light marks in the velvet inside consistent with normal aging

11.5" W x 7" H x 1.75" D - the handle adds 18" to the height

Item# B149

This garment is in clean, as found condition. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

I adore this fabulous little cape top with its 'feathered' shoulder design and amazing purple color. This is one of those amazing little OOAK pieces you can only find with vintage. These were all the rage during the seventies and they were made in varying degrees of quality. This one is well done and appears to be completely hand made. The silk crepe chiffon base is a deep rich purple color that instantly makes it stand apart from the slew of others you normally see in less vibrant colors. The exterior is densely covered in glossy silver and purple sequins mixed and edged with tiny little faux pearls and tube beads. The shoulders had a pretty design that feels like they suggest feathers and then the sequins run in vertical rows under that. A wider panel of silver beads and sequins follow the curve and shape of the cape all around the edges and neckline. It just slips over the head and is open on the sides. All that glitz adds an instant bit of glamour to anything. The open sides allow it to fit anyone and top anything. The camera does not quite pick up the impact of the silver sequins - it is better in person. Excellent condition.

The cape is fully lined in a purple silk chiffon. It slips on to wear and will fit a variety of sizes. All the sequins are hand applied. Perhaps the occasional missing bead or sequin but no bare spots. The purple color in person is

Width: 23" from side to side at widest point
Length: 25" from top to longest part of the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# S903

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

Pieces that were made while Hubert de Givenchy still headed the atelier seem to be even more special to me then ones that are more recent. This skirt is especially gorgeous with its vibrant pink color. In person the pink is even better and more towards the fuchsia side of hue then how it photoed. That bright pink combined with the lightness of the silk organza gives it an especially light, bright, fresh feel. The skirt is made up of two layers. The top layer is cut on the bias cut and is a silk organza. There is so much volume in it I think that if it was laid out on the floor flat it would be a full circle skirt and then some. There are yards of fabric making up that layer. The inner skirt is a tissue silk organza and is a slightly brighter pink then the outer layer so when you do see a flash of it at the hem it gives it a slight color contrast. Presents as excellent condition with some small notes to review below.

Fully lined in a pink tissue silk organza and closes with hook & eye at the waist line and silk covered snaps below that. There are small faded marks to the silk here that you will never see once on as there is so much fabric. The upper edge of the waist shows some thinning of the fabric and some light fading. Minor and once on it is not noticeable This is natural patina for this type of fabric. Please see the last two photos provided. Numbered under the tag edge 14390

Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 45" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# S898

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 was one of the stand out coats from the Pre-Fall 2011 Stella McCartney collection and this grey version quickly caught the eye of a lot of women and sold out worldwide. It has a lovely androgynous feel to it with its play on a mans low slung classic double breasted coat. It has slightly sloped shoulders whose slouchy feel is offset but her extension of the shoulder seam so it has a hint of a cap. The cut through the body is oversized through the upper portion and then it narrows down into the hip. A single large pockets sits on one side at the middle of the jacket, like a dropped breast pocket. Hidden pockets also sit along each hip. It is warm and easy to wear. Looks to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition. 

Fully lined in a black silk textured fabric and closes with the low set double row of buttons at the front. Pockets on each hip. Tagged a modern 40 but cut to feel more oversized. Please know your size in her line or make sure to check the measurements below.

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 15.75"
Bust- hem: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam, widening to 23"
Length: 34" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# C532

Reference Photo: Pre Fall 2011 Stella McCartney Collection, Look 23. Model: Ieva Laguna.

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 top by Todd Oldham is fantastic and one of the most striking pieces from his time period as a designer. It has that great tongue in teeth feel that so much of his work had. It is kind of like the New York society girl's, nineties answer to western wear. It has a great faux wood print that covers the silk and onto that as sweet little roses scattered everywhere. At the back is a framed portrait of a horse against a blue sky backdrop with perfect clouds floating by. I love the coiled brass buttons that circle little black drops. It has french cuffs and its original cuff links that match the buttons down the front and are a larger more elaborate version of those. It is meant to be oversized and easy to wear. Excellent condition

Unlined and buttons to close at the front as shown. French cuffs with the orignal hand made cuff links. Tagged a S and meant to be oversized so should fit a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: approx 22" from natural shoulder, the actual seam is dropped
Shoulders: 18" across but the seams are dropped
Bust-hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 28" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# S897

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This is a very very rare example of the work of Ossie Clark and one you will not see very often. It is a fabulous sweater and I think I have seen less then 1/2 a dozen of his knit pieces over the last 20 years. Its insanely good on top of it's rarity. It has that nod to the 40s that runs through so ,much of his work. it is a light knit with a slight ribbing. The neck line is cut into a V and the body cut long and it flares slightly as it nears the bottom hem. The sleeves are amazing and they are each cut extra long and have a definitive flare when they reach the cuffs. This makes them fabulous on and they create lots of movement. It has a matching belt that picks up on the grey part of the rust and grey stripes on each shoulder. That same striping finishes the ends of each sleeve too. Excellent condition with the exception of the belt buckle.

Unlined and slips on to wear. Tagged a vintage size Small. The knit does have some stretch. The belt buckle is cracked as shown. It still functions and is original so is sold as found. Its such a rare piece this barely effects the value. Please review the photo after the label shot.

Sleeves: approx 29"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 18-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SMl-MED

Item# S896

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 early Bill Blass coat that has a very unusual design. Either side of the side panels are only sewn together once they reach the lower bust. This creates a wonderful movement to the panels when you move and also allows what you are wearing under it to peek though. It is made out of a gold metallic silk brocade that combines deep coppers and a startling coral. The collar is a neat and high and the shoulders are structured but un-padded. The sleeves are cropped and it closes with hidden set snaps on the bodice so that the line is not broken. Under that the panels of the coat fall on move fabulously around you as you walk. This Bill Blass coat is not 100% perfect but is a very wow piece whose flaws play no true reflection on how it looks once on. Presents as excellent but please rad the full condition notes below.

Fully lined in a coral silk and closes at the front with silk covered, hand set hidden snaps. There is fraying to the edge of the collar, marks on the lining inside the coat and repairs that have been done at some point to the side seams on both sides. Some grubbiness and  thinning to the fabric under the interior arms. The coat must have been stored folded for a long time as there are light creased marks here and there in the metallic fabric. I have been working on them after it came back from the cleaners and they will come out eventually after being hung for a time. Please review all photos after the label shot. The lining is more of a coral in person.

Sleeves: 21.5"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 44" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# C529

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 beautiful and intricate jacket by Adolfo. Adolfo started his career under Balenciaga and like Halston, was a successful milliner before opening his own fashion house. He became know for his Chanel inspired suiting and some of them are on par and perhaps even more relevant in feel then their inspirational equivalents of the time. This little jacket for example is wonderful example of his work. Adolfo often did custom work for his clients who ranged from the Duchess of Windsor, to Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Gloria Vanderbilt and Nancy Reagan. He even won a Coty Award in 1969. I love his work and am very pleased to have this exceptional jacket in the shop today. It is made of a beautiful pale pink woven boucle that has a rich, luxurious feel to it. The design that runs through the fabric is created by the use of a white and gold thread that is woven through the pink base. He then had faux pearls scattered over the entire jacket. It is surprisingly light and almost more of a light evening sweater weight then that of a true blazer type jacket. The edges of the jacket have a heavy and dense finish of gold thread, more pearls and then colored rhinestones set in among that gold. I has a single hook at the neck. Excellent condition.

Unlined in a hand set black silk. It has one hook at the top of the neck. 100% wool

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 21" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S895

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This might be one of the most incredible vintage hats I have ever had in the shop. This is by Christian Dior and it is absolutely wonderful and so very unique. The base is a fine ivory felted wool and the crown of the hat is high and rounded. It  then curves softly down to a small brim. Over this is a wide banding of a gold metallic mesh fabric that curves around the base of the crown. Attached to that are hundreds of hand placed white feathers. Each of these feathers has been hand dipped in gold at their edges and then they have been carefully placed atop each other. The have all been placed in the same direction so that as the thickness of them is built up they softly curl over each other. Just the work to hand dip and then select the feathers based on the right size and shape would have taken hours and hours. The hat is soft but with a shaped crown and not so soft that it is floppy. It feels very chic and modern and is a remarkable example of the work that Dior was doing in this time period. Excellent condition

A wide taupe grosgrain ribbon in the interior. 21.5" inner circumference

Item# A371

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This great little Geoffrey Beene top has that classic one shoulder design but with some structure built into the interior for that extra bit of detailing and tailoring that he is known for. The exterior is a knit jersey that has some give but inside there is zip front corset that has built in cups. This interior foundation creates a inner built in bodice that gives support to the wearer. Over this the top buttons to close with white buttons. That white detailing is picked up again with the white piping that finished the edges and details each pocket. One side has a simple cap sleeve and the other leaves the shoulder bare. Love it. Excellent condition.

The bodice is lined as described above and the rest of the top is unlined. It is well finished. It closes with a series of buttons at the front. Functional pockets on each hip. Tagged a vintage Beene 2

Interior bust: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Interior waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS-XS

Item# S889

Reference Photo: 1992 Geoffrey Beene Runway Presentation.

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I love this little hat by Christian Dior. It is just wonderfully made and so unique. I have seen a couple of version of this over the years in duller colors - a taupe and a olive green, but this is the only one I have come across in this wonderful red color. The brim is wide and bold with a touch a a slant that you can play with once it is on. I love the soft, 'fuzzy' chenille felt choice of fabric that gives it a fur feel. It has a wonderful patchwork of ribbons hand placed around the crown and onto the brim. The band is a pale dusty rose grosgrain ribbon that extend out the back into two ties that are each finished with the same ribbon. It is then top stitched over the ribbons all the way around the crown and brim. The hat is soft but with a shaped crown and not so soft that it is floppy. It feels very on point and modern. Excellent condition

Interior matched red grosgrain ribbon. 21" inner circumference

Item# A370

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This is a gorgeous hat that I believe to be from the 1997 season. It is made of a felted wool in a bright and vivid purple shade that is quite lovely. It has a high crown that is trimmed by a wide black band. The band combines a black suede and a black patent leather that is intricately braided. The brim is wide and is done with a slight downwards slope that perfectly frames the face. The shape and color give it a bit of drama and it is the perfect pop of color to add to your wardrobe. Excellent condition

Interior purple grosgrain band. Tagged a size 57 and has a hand written tag that says A970.

Item# A368

Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture. (Cherie is also wearing a 1970s YSL Cape - click here to shop)

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This is a wonderful cropped feather jacket that has no label but seems to be well made and is quite fabulous. The color of the feathers is a true black and they are wonderfully fluffy and soft. It has a fur hook to close it at the neck and the sleeves are long and cut fairly straight so that the balance the cropped cut of the jacket. I love this short cropped feel and the volume it creates to perfectly balance out wearing something slim underneath. Very rock and roll chic. It has that bit of a current Saint Laurent feel to it and the length means it can top just above anything. Excellent condition

The feathers are attached to a black chiffon base and then it is lined in a black satin. It has a fur hook at the neck to close and is open under that. hand finishes and tagged a Medium. The easy cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes

Sleeves: approx 23" including feathers
Inside shoulders: 16"
Inside bust: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
At the hem: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: approx 18.5" from neck to hem including feathers

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C525

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

This Oscar de la Renta jacket is a production piece based on what was show on the runway that season. The same pattern was used on several pieces in the runway show and I have included reference photos of those so you can see how closely the design on this jacket was carried over.

The jacket is gorgeous and has that classic ODLR feel to it with a touch of exoticism. The workmanship is beautiful and I love how the colors pop off the black velvet back drop. It is cut in a simple boxed shape with the slightest of curving in at the waist. It has no collar, cuffs or hem so that the applique work that has been done on it can take full center stage. The sequin & embroidery work follow the runway presentation almost exactly with a heavy collar and cuffs formed from the sequins done in tightly spaces rows of different colors and patterns. Little cross patterns made of white sequins topped with different colored threads are scattered over the body of the jacket. Down either side of the front edge and in a heavy  border all around the bottom hem is more of the dense workmanship. It is gorgeous and even better on person. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silk and slips on to wear with no closures. It appears to have never been worn, or worn very little. Hand finishes. Tagged a US6

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 21" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S887

Reference Photos: F/W 2002 Oscar De La Renta Runway Collection.

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This gorgeous Christian Dior plaid scarf is huge and absolutely gorgeous. It dates from the late 1970s, early 1980s and is a mix of a deep red print with black base. The middle red print is bordered on all four corners by an intricate paisley print. A contrasting black border anchors both these elements and goes all the way around the outer edge. It is made of a fine silk and wool mix that is extremely light and pliable - it is the same weight and feel as a fine Hermes piece. Hand fringed edges. It is super light weight despite its size. This will allow you to wear it for many purposes, as a scarf, a shawl, a sarong, a head wrap, or anything else you can dream up style wise.

The Christian logo is screened directly onto the fabric and it is tagged with its content mix. It is freshly cleaned and it looks to have been worn very little if at all.

Measures 54" x 54"

Item# A367

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 no background on this top but it is all done by hand and is quite fabulous. The base is a black cotton velvet and I love the shape of the entire top. The sleeves end just above the wrist and the flare out and are rounded at their cuffs, curving upwards on the inside part of the sleeve. This same curved feel is done on the hem that curves down at the front and back and then up at the sides in the same way that the sleeves do. Onto the velvet is a dense application of a gold metallic cording that completely covers the front of the tunic. It goes all around the hem and finishes each sleeve and the collar. A heart shaped medallion sits on the back. It zips to close at the neck and the collar is high. Interspersed in the cording are little mirrors surrounded by a gold metal wire. All the cording mirrors are done by hand and you can clearly see that work on the back. Great condition with a note to review below

Unlined and slips on the wear with a zipper at the front neck. There is some fading to the velvet across the shoulders and the back of the collar. Please see the final photo. Slight patina to the mirrors which is normal for a piece of this age. All the cord work and mirrors were hand applied.

Sleeves: 19"
Slightly dropped shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 29" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# S886

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 think one of my favorite vintage pieces is the full length maxi skirts by Pucci. His velvet are amazing and the print and colors that they were done in can't be beat. You can throw them on with just about anything topping them and it works. The prints are so vibrant and bright that they act like a neutral and they work as well with flats as they do with a heel so are infinitely versatile. This one is done in a brilliant and bright green velvet that has a spectacular grape vine print running over its surface. The skirt also has borders worked into the print that separate out the top from the bottom and give it visual interest. I love the deep purple and blues used to make up that design. They pop off the green beautifully. The cut is classic Pucci and shaped into a simple A-line silhouette that falls to the floor in a graceful sweep of fabric. The velvet gives it enough weight to hold the shape so it falls perfectly once on. These can really be worn year round as the velvet is a cotton version so breathes well. It is just fantastic and I love it. Excellent condition

Lined in a bright green silk and closes with a side painted metal zipper and fabric covered snap at the waist. Hand finished and the velvet is signed throughout. Tagged a vintage Pucci 12, but vintage Pucci is cut small compared to modern pieces

Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S883

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

Is there anything better then a full length velvet Pucci skirt? I think they are one of my favorite vintage pieces and everyone should have one in their closet. You can throw them on with just about anything and it works. The colors in them and the prints are just wonderful. It is literally like wearing a work of art. They work as well with flats as they do with a heel. Here we have a stunning version done in A slightly more subtle print for him, but it still has one of his signature designs worked onto the fabric. This one suggests long and winding tassels that are suspended from a diamond grid that circles the hips. The cut is slightly different from his classic  streamlined silhouette. It has more volume and sweep then his usual maxi skirts. This is created by a long inverted pleat that runs down the front and even my photos do not give it justice as far as how full the bottom is by the time it reaches the hem. The velvet gives it enough weight to hold the shape so it always looks perfect once on. On each hip there are slash pockets for the perfect finish. These can be worn year round as they are made out of a cotton velvet so breathes well. It is just fantastic and I love it. Excellent condition with one minor note below

Lined in a black silk and closes with a side, hidden set painted metal zipper and hook and eye at the waist. The zipper seems a little bumpy in the way it is set and was most likely replaces at some point. Hand finished and signed throughout.

Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S882

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 these velvet jackets that Pucci designed. They are very versatile and an easy way to add a pop of vintage into a modern wardrobe. The jacket is cut to perfectly work as a layering piece and because it buttons all the way up it can play double duty and can be worn on its own as a top. The fabric choice holds the colors exceptionally well and it gives them an extra layer of richness and texture. This one is a stunning mix of pink and purple tones mixed with a a soft baby blue. The print is one of my favorites, combining various flowers that cover the entire the jacket. It has a small and neat collar and the cut skims the body to just over the hip. A contrasting printed border runs down the front, details the collar and circles the cuffs and hem. This color combination is just gorgeous and it is a really pretty piece of Pucci. Excellent condition with a small note below

Fully lined in a baby blue silk and closes with buttons down the front. Each cuff buttons to close. Hand finished. Still has two extra buttons sewn along an interior seam. There is a tiny bit of discoloration under the arms of the interior silk and a small area of fading near the hem on the inside front of one side. Very minor.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 27" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S881

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 great vintage skirt by Emilio Pucci instantly makes you think of summer with its happy citrus color combination. It is deceptively simple in cut, and that simplicity is deliberate, allowing the beauty of that custom screened cotton to shine. The colors are pure happiness - a mix of yellows, corals, greens and pinks, all edged in fine black line and signed throughout with that famous Pucci signature. The cut is done so that there is one extra wide pleat panel of fabric that runs down the front. It is made of a thicker twill weight cotton which allows it to hold its shape when on. His signature borders finish the waist and hem. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with side zipper and hidden hook & eye on the waistband. In person the colors of the skirt feel like more of a pastel overall, a touch softer and prettier then how it photoed

Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 20.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S878

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

Pucci's velvet pieces always have an extra layer of richness and texture to them because of the fabric choice, plus, nothing holds those vibrant colors that he preferred better then a cotton velvet can. This top uses a great mix of brights colors anchored with a solid black panel. It has slightly scooped neckline that is cut wide across to show a touch of the top of your shoulders. From there is is cut loose and easy through the body and is slightly cropped to land just above the upper hip area. I love the unusual mix of the prints and the cross design worked into the pattern. He uses one of his signature contrasting borders to anchor the lower hem. The perfect finish on this one is how it buttons up back with a row of little velvet covered buttons. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a white silk and closes with the velvet covered buttons at the back as shown. There are some light foxing marks in the print at the front that are very minor and are shows in the photo after the label shot

Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 17" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# S760

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 cotton velvet skirt by Emilio Pucci that has been done in a beautiful mix of vibrant colors. Bright primary colors mix with startling turquoises, blacks and ivories within the sharply angled geometric design that runs across the surface. The edge of the hem is printed with a contrasting design, a signature Pucci flourish and one that makes it instantly recognizable as being his work. That heavy mix of colors will make it an easy addition to your existing wardrobe as virtually anything can be paired up with it. It is an instant pop of color and will never go out of style. Excellent condition with a small note to review below

The skirt is fully lined in an ivory silk and closes with a side painted metal zipper and a flat hook and eye at the waist. The inner lining shows some minor discoloration but nothing that effects the exterior. Perhaps a touch of grubbiness to the lighter parts of the velvet and a touch of wrinkling to the velvet at the waist band. All minor.

Waist: 13.5" flat across from seam to seam
Hips: 19" flat across the back form side seam to side seam
Length: 18" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S879

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 top is fantastic and one of the best of hers that I have had in the shop. Plus, it had the added bonus of having the earliest Janice Wainwright at Forty Seven Poland Street label. Pieces with this label are from the beginning of her career and for me, really showcase her talent and are among the very best of her work.

This pretty little bohemian spirited top is made of a black crepe chiffon and simply slips on, wraps and then ties into place. There is a partially attaches tie belt that allows you to do this. This also adds some detail and shape to the back where it is attached. The wrapping of it give it a plunging front and makes the fit through the bust easy. Each sleeve is cuffed and slightly full above those. Under the waist it has a little peplum effect that is very pretty. Her signature embroidery covers this one in a dense pattern of silver and gold thread peacock feathers. These are highlighted with soft pop of pink too. I love how the edges pick up the silver of the feathers with a silver metallic cording. It's just wonderful. Excellent condition

Fully lined with a black chiffon. It slips on, wraps and then ties. There is some adjustment in size since it wraps so it could fit a range of sizes

Sleeves: approx 24"
Shoulders: no true seam
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# S877

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 pretty little Pucci tunic is done in one of his classic pink prints. It is so simple in its cut but that gorgeous Pucci print gives it a ton of impact. The colors are as crisp and true as the day it was made. The shapes and design are quintessentially  Pucci and instantly recognizable. The pastels he has used on this one are edged and highlighted by pops of black. It has a pretty V neck at the front and through the body it is cut straight with each side ending in a notch. This is what gives it its true tunic feel. The neck, hem and cuffs are all detailed with one of his contrasting borders and that same print also runs down each sleeve. The fabric is a fine silk twill that has that same weight and feel as an Hermes scarf. This is an easy to wear top that is a perfect little piece of fashion history. Excellent condition.

The top is unlined and slips over the head. Hand finished. Tagged vintage Pucci 8. The fabric is also signed throughout. The classic tunic cut will allow it to work on a range of sizes. Note the colors in person are even prettier

Sleeves: 10.5"
Slightly dropped shoulders: 16"
Bust: 18.5" flat across the back from seam to seam
Waist: 17.5" flat across the back from seam to seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across the back from seam to seam
Length: 27" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# S579

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 the pretty butterfly bow print that covers the surface of this Chloe top. they are done in a gorgeous red on a navy backdrop. There is also a secondary print in a a different finish blue thread and the effect is wonderful. The top is made from a scarf weight silk that holds the color beautifully. The sleeves are shorter on this one making it perfect for warmer weather. I love that they have a slight poufed shape to them and that each is finished with a turned up cuff. The collar is cut to be small and neat collar and the top still has its tie that you can tie into a proper bow tie if you wish to emulate on the print. The body of the top is cut loose and easy as it falls from the shoulders. This makes it equally great to wear tucked or un-tucked. There is a little button detail on one side of the front that is the perfect finishing touch. It is chic and easy to wear. Excellent condition.

Unlined with buttons down the front. The loose and easy fit should work on a range of sizes

Sleeves: 6"
Shoulders: no true seams
Bust-hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# S874

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 the print that covers the surface of this Chloe top. It has the cool tones of the earth with corals, orange and taupes on an ivory backdrop. It is made from a scarf weight silk that holds that bright color beautifully. The sleeves are shorter on this one making it perfect for warmer weather. The body of the top is cut loose and easy as it falls from the shoulders. I love the small and neat pointed collar and the extra bit of fabric at the back under the seam to give it a touch of fullness. This makes it equally great to wear tucked or un-tucked. The little pocket on one side of the front is the perfect finishing touch. It is chic and easy to wear. Excellent condition.

Unlined with hidden buttons down the front under a panel of silk. The loose and easy fit should work on a range of sizes

Sleeves: 11.5"
Slightly dropped shoulders: 15.5"
Bust-hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# S873

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 little Christian Dior scarf is from the late 1970s, early 1980s, and it is very pretty. I love the mix of the stark black with that brilliant blue and the way the two colors are divided down the center. This give you a lovely effect once it is tied. It is made of a double layer of fine silk chiffon that has a slight texture to it. This fabric choice makes it extremely light and pliable so that you can easily tie it as you wish. Excellent condition

Christian Dior tag as shown. It is freshly cleaned and it looks to have been worn very little if at all.

Measures 45.5" x 17.5"

Item# A365

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 Yves Saint Laurent floral print scarf from the late 1970s, early 1980s is gorgeous and huge It is a mix of a deep red with a beautiful floral print woven through the fabric. This is overlaid with shots of metallic gold thread done in a tight cross check pattern. I love the double border that is also overlaid with the same gold metallic highlights The color change is subtle but stunning. The addition of the metallic thread gives the entire scarf a subtle shine that is gorgeous in real life. It is made of a fine silk and wool mix that is extremely light and pliable - it is the same weight and feel as a fine Hermes piece. Hand fringed edges. It is super light weight despite its size. This will allow you to wear it for many purposes, as a scarf, a shawl, a sarong, a head wrap, or anything else you can dream up style wise.

The YSL logo is screened directly onto the fabric. It is freshly cleaned and it looks to have been worn very little if at all.

Measures 55" x 53"

Item# A362

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 huge Yves Saint Laurent silk scarf from the late 1970s, early 1980s is gorgeous. I love the bright fuchsia pink of it and the quality of the silk is very fine. This one mixes a bright pink floral design on a backdrop of an ivory so that the pink pops. I love the hand rolled edging to the scarf that adds a pretty and feminine finish. It is made of a fine silk that is extremely light and pliable - it is the same weight and feel as a fine Hermes piece. It is super light weight despite its size. This will allow you to wear it for many purposes, as a scarf, a shawl, a sarong, a head wrap, or anything else you can dream up style wise.

The YSL logo is screened directly onto the silk and the edges are hand rolled.. It is freshly cleaned and it looks to have been worn very little if at all.

Measures 55" x 55"

Item# A358

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 silk blouse is a classic from Yves Saint Laurent. It is an amazing color and print combination - a gorgeous plaid down in vibrant red and a deep blue on a fine silk. It has that signature Yves Saint Laurent tie at the neck. Each sleeve is cut to puff slightly above the two button cuff. The attached tie at the neck sits above a lower set neckline so when you tie it you get a glimpse of skin under the bow. It is set so that it extends out from the collar itself with no unbroken line at the back of the neck. The ties hang with one set a touch longer then the other the front so that when it is tied you get the same length ends falling from the bow. The combination of the tie at the neck and the high end silk used as the fabric really makes for a dynamic result. The silk is a beautiful, rich weighted silk that drapes wonderfully. This is a true 1970s version and hard to find. Excellent condition.

Unlined and buttons down the front. Each cuff also buttons to close with two buttons. Attached tie at neck. Tagged a vintage YSL 40 but is generous in sizing so should fit a range of sizes. Note that the red is brighter in person then how it photoed

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust-Hip: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 23" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# S872

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