The La Mendola label is highly collectible and sought after - when the duo behind the label where designing in Rome it was girls like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth that were buying and wait listing for it. The Italian shop closed in 1974 and this would have been from that shop. The silk jersey used is so fine and so light that it feel utterly amazing on and works even in warm climates because the fabric really breathes. The design is beautifully vibrant and bright with its mix of citrus and berry colors, and the dress exquisite. The entire dress weighs ounces and will fold into the tiniest of balls - exactly what a jet set girl of that time would have been after! It has a simple cut with an undefined waist, high neck and long sleeves. I love how it covers the body completely but the fabric drapes and clings to every curve so it is still insanely sexy. The high neckline and that row of tightly spaced, tiny, hand covered silk buttons up the back of the neck are the final delicious touch. It is an amazing piece. Excellent condition and appears unworn.

Unlined and slips on to wear with a row of hand covered silk buttons up the back of the neck. The bias cut and design of the dress will allow it to work on a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: 20"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 17.5-18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17.5-18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 55" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2245

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

This is a stunning and beautiful example of Mr Blackwell's custom, demi-couture line. The pieces made for this label were all one of a kind and of exquisite quality and workmanship. It is a fabulous set that still feels relevant now. The fabric is a stunning puffed cream silk brocade that has a gold metallic thread running through it. The depth is then created at the base of the fabric with a taupe chenille - the mix of the three threads together and forming a floral pattern is superb. The dress has a simple shift type bodice with a slightly nipped in waist and capped sleeves that tops a flared A-line skirt. The dramatic cape that tops this perfectly simple dress is my favorite. It curved around the shoulders with a panel on each side at the front and a long slit running between for the arms. Unlike most capes that have an opening worked into the seam these slits are left open right to the hem making them that much more dramatic feeling. Large fabric covered buttons and a rounded collar are the perfect finish. The balance of that dramatic cape and the simple shift dress underneath is perfect. All hand finished and exquisitely constructed. Excellent condition.

The cape is fully lined in a luxurious high end cream silk satin and the dress in a nude silk. Hand finishes to both. The dress closes with a hand set, back painted metal zipper. The cape closes with the fabric covered buttons at the front as shown.

Dress

Shoulders: 15"

Bust: 18-19" flat across from side seam to side seam 

Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam

Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam 

Length: 36" from neck to hem

Shoulders: 16.5"

Length: 40" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2243

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 La Mendola label is highly collectible and sought after - when the duo behind the label were designing in Rome it was girls like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth that were buying and wait listing for it. The Italian shop closed in 1974 and this dress would have been bought from that shop. The silk jersey used is so fine and so light that it feel utterly amazing on and works even in warm climates because the fabric really breathes. The design is beautifully vibrant and bright with its two tones of pink, and the dress exquisite. The entire dress weighs ounces and will fold into the tiniest of balls - exactly what a jet set girl of that time would have been after! It has a simple cut with an undefined waist, high neck and long sleeves. I love how it covers the body completely but the fabric drapes and clings to every curve so it is still insanely sexy. The high neckline and that row of tightly spaced, tiny, hand covered silk buttons up the back of the neck are the final delicious touch. It is an amazing piece. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear with a row of hand covered silk buttons up the back of the neck. The bias cut and design of the dress will allow it to work on a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: 18"
Drop shoulders: 17.5"
Bust: 19.5-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18.5-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 53" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2239

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 Dior Boutique collection comes this gorgeous little silk dress in a beautiful floral pattern made of shades of pink screened onto a lovely silk taffeta. I believe this is from the Galliano era and is a wonderful example of how he could be pretty and romantic while executing a sharply cut design. You often see a nod to the fifties and sixties in his work for Dior during this time period and never more so here with this silhouette. It is so easy to wear and has a delightful retro and feminine feel to it. The silk taffeta is as light as a feather and this choice of fabric allows the lines and fullness to hold its shape without having to add any interior structure. It bodice skims over the torso and has pretty flat bows at the top of the shoulder. The waist cinches softly in and you could define it further by adding a belt. The skirt is stunning and seems to float around you with a lovely fullness to its shape. It is gorgeous! Excellent condition

Fully lined in a high quality pale pink silk. It closes with a hidden set, back zipper. Tagged a size 40. Has its original Dior hang tag attached and has never been worn.

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 22.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2238

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 absolutely adore this printed cotton Lanvin dress with its amazing pink dot design screened onto the red cotton fabric. The print is just exceptional and the colors used are wonderful and unexpected. It is so bright and cheerful! You can wear it as a shift so its loose and easy, or use the original tie belt to create shape at the waist. I love the the long sleeves with their cuffed ends and slight fullness just above each wrist. It buttons all the way up the front allowing you to leave it undone and quite low to add a flash of skin, or keep it buttoned up. Because it opens fully down the front you could even layer it over other pieces. A neat little pointed collar and the Lanvin double "L" engraved buttons are the perfect finishing details. Excellent condition.

Unlined and buttons to close down the front. Original matching fabric belt. Each sleeve closes with two buttons. All the logos are engraved in white with the Lanvin logo.

Sleeves: 21.5"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 39" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2237

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 red jersey Donald Brooks maxi dress that is very well made and has miles of fabric in it making it feel very luxurious and decadent! I love the ease of the fabric and the killer drape that the choice of the slinky jersey gives it. It makes it that perfect combination of being able to go full out dressy but with a certain ease - a delicious contrast. The faceted glass crystal button detailing is the perfect contrast to the jersey - it's an ingenious way to give it a little glitz without ruining the perfect simplicity of the jersey. These are spaced down the front in a way that gives just a glimpse of skin between for a little added sexiness. It has its original, extra long tie belt. There is literally yards and yards of fabric used in the skirt and I love the fluid, very full jersey sleeves with their dramatic ballooned appearance. His mainline label and very fabulous and well made. Much better in person so if you love it here you will be thrilled when you have it in hand. Excellent condition.

Unlined through the skirt. There is an extra layer of the same jersey fabric that runs through the front of the bodice with the back left unlined. It buttons at the front with faceted glass crystal buttons and fabric loops as shown. The original tie belt is present. Elastic at each cuff. More of a true red in person. The cut and fabric will accommodate a wider range of sizes

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: approx 15"
Bust: approx 18-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 17.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 44.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2236

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

An amazing, sculptural piece from the house of Hermes in the most amazing starched black linen! The choice of fabric gives it an instant sense of luxury and chicness. The bodice is dipped in a V at the front and it wraps to close. The front wraps over itself, securing with a series of buttons hidden inside and then the other, exterior side and shoulder are detailed with a tightly spaced series of gold embossed Hermes buttons. The skirt flares out in an A-line to a chic midi length. I love the sculptural line of it and the fabric choice - it feels very jet set with that rich luxurious feel that house always seems to infuse into its goods. Hidden halfway under that front wrap just below where the gold buttons end is a large pocket that sits on the hip. Really a wonderful and chic dress. Excellent, appears to never have been worn condition.

Unlined with finished inner seams through out. It wraps to close with a series of buttons inside at the waist and then the outer buttons as seen. Buttons across the top of the shoulder as well. There is a half hidden pocket just under the front button. All the buttons are engraved "Hermes Paris". Tagged a 38

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 54" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD2234

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 early little black jersey dresses that Ceil Chapman made on the late 40s and early 50s are some of the best examples of her work out there. This piece is seriously fabulous and quite sexy and I hope that girl that decides to make it hers truly will love and cherish it. These early Chapman pieces are very hard to come by and you can see the master draping techniques she employed in this piece. Made of a very early silk knit jersey the fabric is very fluid and drapes perfectly. The bodice is completely gathered in soft pleats held in place by the ruching down the sides. I love the off shoulder sleeves and the way that the back dips and drapes. It is very sexy! The rest of the dress is draped with an extra panel down the back. The skirt is caught up under the hem giving it a soft finished rather then the normal straight across finish. It is all cut on the bias so drapes perfectly on your body once on.  It does not have its Ceil Chapman label but it is absolutely a Chapman. Just a really extraordinary piece that is highly collectible and in excellent condition.

Fully lined in a combination of black silk and jersey that properly weighs it and holds the proper shape inside. It closes with a back painted metal zipper set mid-back. There is one teeny tiny run in the fabric on the skirt  but it is on the side near the hip and not apparent when on the body but you do see  it when the dress is lying flat so it is mentioned for accuracy.

Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 29.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2233

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 can't get enough of this fabulous little white shift dress with its shiny contrasting black buttons running down the front. This chic little dress is designed by none other then the great Normal Norell who was known for his sharp tailored lines and use of the best possible fabrics. This particular dress is the perfect example of both. It is made from a wonderful linen cotton mix fabric that has a nice crisp and clean feel to it. The tightly spaced, glossy black buttons down the front are bold and really give the dress a surprisingly modern feel even now. Little cap sleeves, a neat collar and just the hint of shape at the waist its simplicity is part of its appeal that allow the starkness of the black and white color and the girl wearing it to take center stage. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a high grade white silk and close with the front buttons. Proper tailored buttonholes and hand finished beautifully inside. Hidden pockets along the side seams. There is the faintest of a small spot near the buttons at the front. Super-size the photo to see - its very faint and was tough to capture. This may come out with additional cleaning. Priced accordingly

Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2232

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

Jean Muir is renowned for her cut and use of fluid flowing silk like jerseys and this is a beautiful example of that. It has the added plus  if being a version of the same dress design that is currently held in The Metropolitan Museum's collection (see photo attached of the long, red version and you can view it on their site here). I have also included a photo of a similar dress from an editorial done for Encens Magazine in the Fall/Winter 2014 issue.

The cut of the dress is simple, yet dramatic and the fabric choice is fabulous. The light weight fluid crepe silk jersey moves fabulously once on the body. Vertical seams run around the neckline and each opens to allow the volume you see through the body. These seams act almost like a breastplate giving the dress the most interesting visual detailing. Each seam is done with her signature top stitching in a matching olive thread. This dresses would have been made by one single person in her atelier from start to finish - during this time period all of her pieces where meticulously constructed in this manner. It is really spectacular and literally transforms when worn. It has a definite thirties feel to it and the drama of that back cape effect is spectacular.  It runs around the shoulders and acts as sleeves. At the back it dips down for great effect. You can belt this to give it more shape and also to highlight the drape of the cape more. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with a back, painted metal zipper and a hidden snap closes the neck of the cape at the back. The cape is attached. Hidden pockets along each side seam. I see a couple of teeny tiny repairs near the shoulder where there was a pinhole in the fabric and a smudge on the front skirt along with some very very minor color changes - with the volume of fabric none of this can be detected when on - you have to have to flat and fully spread out to see any of these, but is noted for accuracy. Priced accordingly

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Hips: open
Length: 46" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-XL

Item# DD2230

First reference photo as seen in Encens Magazine, Fall/Winter 2014. Second reference photo from The Metropolitan Museum of Art 'The Collection Online'.

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 suspect that this was from the 1980 Rive Gauche collection as it is eerily similar in design and cut to the 1979 Haute Couture version I have had in recently (see that one here). The dress is amazing and a classic Yves Saint Laurent cut and silhouette. The silk is of the highest possible grade and I adore the red and white dot pattern. It has a very 40s throwback feel and is very chic. The top is loose fitting and the sleeves slightly voluminous above their buttoned cuffs. The skirt is a masterpiece of pleat work and an example of how finely done a pleat can be - each is very deep and uses an excessive amount of fabric that gives the skirt volume when you move. It buttons down the front with a double row of buttons that have a flat enamel red disc inside their gold exterior. These are actually separate from each other and click into place when its buttoned and on. It comes with its original long tie around the neck giving it that signature YSL touch. Add a contrasting belt or wear without. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined and closes with the buttons you see at the front and large hidden flat hook and eye at the waist. The tie at the neck is attached lightly at the back neck. Tagged a vintage 36 but please check actual listed measurements. Buttons at each cuff

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 19-20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 26.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2229

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 Mac Tac label was produced by a parent company called Leonard Sunshine and in terms of print and quality it is right up there with Leonard  or Pucci pieces in my books. And of all the designs they produced I think the single shoulder pieces are the best. This lovely example of just that is made from a beautifully printed fluid jersey that drapes and moves fabulously. It is also very easy to travel with as it is virtually wrinkle free - it is the kind of piece you can throw into a suitcase and be able to wash and wear. It works from day to night depending on how you style it and what shoes you wear. The base color is a black and the floral print just pops off that neutral backdrop. One side of the shoulder is left completely bare and the other has a wide swath of fabric that sweeps up and over it. The waist is defined and the skirt flares to the floor in a gentle sweep. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined and slips on.

Bust: 15-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 11-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from shoulder to waist
Skirt: 38" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2228

Photo credit: from @laurakitty's instagram featuring Susan Smith, Heloise and Anne Holbrook for Mac Tac 1976

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

Supermodel length, spectacular silk jersey Quorum gown in a crisp, fresh white that is still pristine and looks unworn. This is so well made and feels so substantial and yet still slinky and sexy at the same time. It is a real marvel of construction and surely an Ossie Clark design from the time he spent there! The skirt falls from the gathered and banded bodice in a long, dramatic swoop that gets wider as it nears the floor. It skims over the body and hips with literally yards and yards of slinky fluid jersey fabric by the time you reach the hem. The front is just spectacular - under each arm at the seam is n extremely very long jersey tie. With these you can wrap them around you as you wish to create an endless possible variety of ways to wear it from loose and easy to a very wrapped and fitted look. Excellent condition and very rare.

Unlined and slips over the head to wear. The top wraps and ties and you can tie it numerous ways. The fabric does have some stretch and is cut on the bias. It is a true pristine white in person. Note that the shoulder straps have stretched out from improper hanging before I acquired it. I have decided to leave them as is and they will require you to tweak them so it falls right on you. This has been taken into account in the pricing. It makes more sense for the new owner to do it and have them fitted perfectly to you rather then to have me guess. The cut allows it to fit almost any size as long as the band that runs above the bust will fit.

Top band above bust: to 17" flat across from seam to seam
Bust to Hips: open
Length: 62" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-LRG

Item# DD2227

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 really spectacular set by Yves Saint Laurent done is a brilliant array of colors on black silk. This is a glorious two piece skirt and top set constructed of black silk with a bright abstract shell design strewn across its surface. It is almost weightless and yet constructed so that it drapes on the body perfectly. The skirt is a faux wrap style with an elastic waist and panel of silk wrapping across itself at the front. The top is stunning and very sexy - it has just a single shoulder, leaving the other bare and the bodice is entirely cut on the bias leaving it lose around the waist with a slight flare out at the hip. Once tucked in it looks like one single piece but because it is two you could potentially break it up and wear the pieces separate as well! Museum quality. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Both pieces are unlined and slip on. The skirt has an elastic waist and the top slips over the head with an attached tie at the top of the single shoulder. Because of the bias cut silk and elasic at the waist this will fit a range of sizes

Top
Bust: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 27" from shoulder to hem

Skirt
Elastic waist: 13-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2222

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

Florals and Yves Saint Laurent were always the perfect combination and in this darling little silk fine light silk dress that is shown to its best! Over a black back drop are a riot of multi-colored, bright and bold flowers strewn over its surface. This is one of his most iconic prints and I love it! The cut is all Yves as well - the dress has high set shoulders and fabulously wide sleeves that puff out above the elbow. The bodice has a angled neckline and gathers at the bust. From there is skims over the torso with a full cut through the waist and then the skirt flares out in the prettiest of ways. You can wear it lose and easy or cinch in the waist with a belt. Like the infamous "Scandalous" haute couture collection of Spring 1971, this is a nod to the dresses of the 1940s but done in that perfect YSL style that is all its own. It is perfection. Excellent, appears unworn condition

Unlined and closes at the back with a back painted metal zipper. Each cuff buttons to close. It is tagged a vintage YSL 40

Sleeves: 16.5"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 28" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2220

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 little beautiful Suzy Perette dress is made of a stunning black lace with a floral pattern built into it and backed by a black fabric, giving it a fabulous texture feel. The front is fitted like a glove with built in molding seaming around the cups for a bombshell silhouette. This curves into a nipped in waist and a tight skirt that hugs the hips. The back and sides of the skirt have built in panels of fabric that are very full and comprised of yards and yards of fabric, all backed by heavy dressmakers paper so it has a sculpted curved fullness that flares out around and behind you. It is photographed here as it naturally falls with no extra crinolines added. The panels are placed with perfection so that this extra skirting falls exactly as the designer intended - shaped and slightly sculptural. Amazing and presents as excellent condition.

Fully lined in black silky rayon and the panels are lined with heavy dressmakers paper in black. It closes with aback metal zipper. There is the slightest fading to the lace here and there - I believe this is from being stored in sun at some point. It is very faint and at first glance just seems to be the way the light hits the fabric. I have marked down the price a bit from what I was originally going to list it but I think its completely forgivable once on and absolutely wearable as is.

Bust: to 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2219

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

What a gorgeous little dress! It is made of a brilliant colored cotton with a floral pattern done in a bright pink, yellow and green. It has an almost flapper-esque cut with its loose and easy lines and drop waist. The top is cut loose with pretty little cap sleeves. The waist is set low with a panel around the hip and the skirt flows from under that. This gives the dress a real easy feel to it and that combined with the great vivid colors used makes for a pretty little day dress whose style is timeless! Love the little round collar and you could change the shape in an instant by adding a belt. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips over the head to wear with a wide slightly elastic waist. It does have a matching belt that is not pictured - the belt is damaged and discolored but will be included with your purchase. I prefer it worn without the belt anyway.

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 19" 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
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 25" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2217

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

In 1958 Pierre Cardin went to Toykyo and ended up staying a month - he met his longtime muse, model Hiroko Matsumoto, who he invited to France in 1960, and made history when she became the first Japanese model to walk in the Paris collections. While there he also inked a deal with the department store Takashimaya, which led to Pierre Cardin becoming the first Western brand to be manufactured and designed specifically for the Japanese market. That collaboration still exists to today.

Here we have one of two suits I have in the shop from the early days of that groundbreaking collaboration - this one a gorgeous little blue coated linen number that has shows the early beginnings of what was to come in terms of his signature "space age" style. The skirt is a chic little pencil silhouette with the slightest of flares as it nears the hem. The top is chic and simple with a high collar and chic little cap sleeves. The cut through the body is simple and like the skirt slightly flares as it nears the hem. Onto the top is a padded and top stitched "diamond" of fabric and two more adorn the skirt. When on these form a little line of diamonds that is quite fabulous. The fabric choice is heavy enough to hold the shape but not so heavy as to be cumbersome when on. I suspect that this is a very early piece from the collaboration and an excellent example of what was to come on terms of his later work. Excellent condition

The skirt is fully lined in a deep blue silk and the top is unlined but finished to high standards inside. The top closes with a fine, back painted metal zipper and completely unzips. The skirt closes with a fine, back painted metal zipper. Each of the diamonds appliques are open at the top so are actually functional little pockets!

Top
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 18.5" from waist to hem

Skirt
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2216

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 fabulous and brilliantly printed nylon dress that can go from beach to cocktails to dancing! Made from a French nylon it has the most amazing and bright floral print on a black base. If you have not encountered a piece in this fabric before - think high end swimsuit fabric! This fabric wears amazingly - you can literally roll it in a ball in your suitcase and wear it with a quick steam as soon as you arrive to where you are going. It can get wet, it always looks right and crisp and it's sexy as hell. A plunging triangle cut halter bodice sits above a high, defined waistline and the skirt falls to the floor in a widening A-line. It's fabulous and it's Miss Dior. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips over the head. The halter ties at the back of the neck and there are two buttons and two snaps at the back above a small keyhole

Bust: variable as the halter top will fit a variety of sizes
Underbust: 13-15" flat across from side to side
Natural waist: to 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 38" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2214

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

Killer late seventies early eighties piece from Loris Azzaro that would have been at home at Studio 54. Azzaro was a worn on a regular basis by such beauties as Raquel Welch and Sophia Loren - bombshells in other worlds. When I first saw this I almost passed it by - on the hanger is does not look like it will fall properly on the body and the proportions look off. However, once on a body it transforms (as all the best clothing does) into this wicked little plunging dress that still has strong lines, but ones that work and it is so sexy. Few pieces I have seen are plunged that far and have that strong a shoulder - it is like he took all the stereotypes of power and sex and dramatically emphasized them! Made of a slinky black jersey, the skirt has lots of movement while clinging to your curves and it falls to the floor in a swish of fabric. The low waist and hip is emphasized with wide gathered banding. The shoulders are insane with strong shape and padding. The front is of course the main attraction on this one and that dramatic plunge is edged with a series of glittering rhinestones that further emphasize the line to the waist and below. Amazing! Excellent condition.

The skirt has an inner black jersey skirt that serves as its lining and the bodice is unlined. It closes with a series of wide spaced fabric covered buttons to the waist and a back metal and nylon zipper below that. Padded shoulders

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 16.5-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 35.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2213

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.

Supermodel length, spectacular light nylon jersey print dress or cover up is a knock out of a dress that you will want to grab time after time. This is so well made and feels so easy to wear and yet at the same time has a touch of high glamor. The skirt falls from the waist in a long, dramatic swoop that gets wider as it nears the floor. It skims over the hips and then there are just yards and yards of that beautifully printed fabric by the time you reach the hem. The bodice is just as spectacular  - the top extends into a very long tie that is attached around and then you can wrap these as you wish to create a more halter feel or create a sexy strapless option. The fabric is very light in weight and has just a touch of transparency to it. It will easily go poolside to market to evening and travels very well as the fabric does not easily wrinkle. It is fabulous! Excellent condition

Unlined and the skirt closes with a painted metal zipper at the back. The top wraps and ties and you can tie it a couple of different ways. Tagged a S but it is very generous on the cut so will fit a wide range of sizes

Bust: open - will accommodate a wide variety pf sizes - it can go up to approx 23" across but just drapes on a smaller bust
Elastic waist: 11-15+" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 11.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2212

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This particular set is absolutely divine. I love that it is two pieces as you can break it up and wear them separate or as the suit as intended. This fabric is amazing - it is a rich, heavy cream silk that falls wonderfully and is of very high quality. Onto this is a design done in green gold tube beads and faux pearls, densely spaced applied to the cuffs, collar, hem and bottom of the pants. This really makes the set feel lush and rich in feel and the workmanship is exquisite. The pants are flat fronted and have a sleek flared leg that instantly adds a sense of height to the wearer. The tunic sits over the pants, skimming the torso and flaring out at the hip. It has a high neck, perfectly formed bodice and long sleeves. There is a simple fabric attached belt that circles the waist but it is set to give just a hint of shape. I love the wide, flared bead, sequin and pearl adorned sleeves - they are the perfect finish to the ensemble. Michael Novarese designed gowns for many of the stars during the 60s-80s including the likes of Jane Russell, Liza Minelli, Judy Garland, Dinah Shore, Elizabeth Taylor and many others. I love his work, particularly the earlier pieces from the 60s and seventies like this one. Excellent condition

Both pieces are fully lined in an off-white silk. The tunic closes with a hand set back painted metal zipper and the pants close with a hand set zipper and hook & eye at the waist. Hand finished throughout. The bead work is hand done and very heavy and dense - the workmanship on this set is exquisite.

Jacket
Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 28" from neck to hem

Pants
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42" from waist to hem
Inseam: 29.5"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2211

Reference Photo: Samantha Angelo on Day 8 of Paris Fashion Week A/W16 (photo by @robertector)

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I love this floating confection of a dress made from the most amazing green and gold metallic thread shot silk chiffon! Really a stunning fabric that is as light as air and moves perfectly! The silk chiffon base has beautiful medallions of metallic thread worked into it. The sleeves are left unlined and each has an elastic at the wrist so you get a soft billow effect. I love the how it just slips over the head and the neckline is left soft and open with a tie running through the neck to create soft gathers. The sash belt is is a combination of the same fabric and a gold metal cord and you can wrap it for added shape or lave it loose and easy. It feels as light as air when on - the lining is just a wisp of nude silk chiffon so the dress weighs very little! A really gorgeous piece from a great American designer. Excellent condition.

Fully lined through the body in a nude silk chiffon. Slips over the head to wear. Has its original matching belt.

Sleeves: 24.5"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2209

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This Pauline Trigere dress is a work of perfect construction and sleek and simple lines. Made of a blue lurex knit that is detailed with large rhinestones. It has a real sophistication to it - a look she was known for. The neck is very high at the front with a simple rounded, seamless collar to detail it and the bust and shoulders are kept simple. It skims over the body in a long and elegant column that runs right down to the floor. All the detail work on this dress centers around the long lines and cut of the dress. It is then detailed with large rhinestones which help to pick up the silver thread running through the fabric. These rhinestones wrap around each cuff like wearable jewels and cover the outline of the amazing pockets that sit on each hip. The overall effect is just beautiful and so sculptural in feel. It is just an amazing piece. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Each pocket is lined.

Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2207

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This is a lovely and versatile dress that really has that eighties feel. It has that typical eighties cut - over-sized through the upper body with wide shoulders and lots of fabric so its sits loose and easy and then a more defined skirt. The waist is elastic so you can wear it where you wish - I have shown it styled low around the hips so the skirt is long but you could also pull it up to wear it mid hip or right at the waist for a higher hem line. Each sleeve is full and wide with a buttoned cuffed finished. I love the light knit metallic lurex fabric - it weighs very little and is almost like wearing a giant Tee. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips over the head to wear. Buttons at the front, elastic at the waist. The cut and elastic at the waist makes the size very variable - a smaller girl can wear it as an over-sized piece.

Sleeves: 26"
Shoulders: 20"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5-20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 23" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 30" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-LRG

Item# DD2204

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This absolutely stunning, silk & feather dress is by Geoffey Beene, who one of my favorite American designers. This is made to demi-couture standards and it shows. It is a fantastical combination of a bright orange-coral silk with amazing feather detailing at the cuffs and circling the entire hem. Each sleeve and the hem is finished with a beautiful and dramatic circle of fluffy, soft, full feathers giving the dress a dramatic, over-the-top feel. It is cut very simply with long sleeves, a high neck with a neat little collar and a full cut through the body. It is almost sculptural in feel as the hem flares out from the more fitted bodice. I love the slanted pockets that sit on each hip - these act as a design element in and of themselves. That shocking blast of color paired with the high drama of the feathers make for a real show stopper. Museum quality condition

Fully lined in a matching colored silk and closes at the back with a hand set, painted metal zipper. Ribbon finished interior at hem and cuffs. Lots of hand finishing and the feathers are glossy and there is no shedding. The color is perhaps a touch brighter in person. There is some very very slight "grubbiness" to the collar and one faint slightly lighter spot near the seam on the side that will not photo and because of where it sits does not show when on.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 39" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2205

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What a stunner! Made by Larry Aldrich this exceptional 1960s cocktail dress is made from a lovely bright orange and gold silk brocade fabric. The fabric is very unusual and the abstract print that runs over its surface is very pretty - it has a very "mod" feel to it. I love that it has delicate pops of a soft running through it - a color combination that should not works, yet does brilliantly. The cut is a simple shift shape that gently flares out as is nears the hem. The waist is left undefined and the shape has an sculpted feel and is very sixties chic. It closes with a hidden set zipper down the front so you can zip it right up to create a high neck or leave it open for a more daring look. It is utterly gorgeous! In person you get an extra bit of richness as you can really see the 3 dimensional texture the fabric has as well as the fabulous shimmering gold effect. If you love the pictures you will love it more in person! An exceptional vintage dress. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a paler orange silky rayon and closes with a front, hidden painted metal zipper.

Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 39" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2203

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This gorgeous and amazing 1960s caftan is the epitome of luxe hippie chic. Looking like it could have been worn by Talitha Getty this is an amazing and easy to wear piece that will add an instant dose of glamor to any evening. The base fabric is a semi transparent silk chiffon over which gold metallic thread and little gold sequins are hand applied. This paired with the dramatic shape and cut make it a must have. I love the dramatic panel of sequin and gold that runs down the front and back and how the front plunges for a bit of skin to show. The sleeves are cut wide and on an angle and left unlined so have a light and sexy feel. It has its original matching belt that is heavily covered in sequins and gold so you can cinch it the caftan in for more definition and gathers at the waist or leave super loose and full. It is amazing and a great original piece. Excellent condition!

Fully lined in a black tissue silk and slips on to wear. Has its original tie belt so you can adjust and add some shape. The caftan cut will allow a variety of sizes to wear it

Sleeves: 21" with a 28" drop
Shoulders:  slightly inset at 14"
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 21.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 57.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-LRG

Item# E566

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This is the near twin of the set was photoed for L'Officiel in 1976 - that red version that we had that sold already can be seen here. This version of that set is a day version with the same print done in a purple and turquoise. It is equally as gorgeous and consists of a top that can be worn as a top or layered as a light jacket and a day length skirt that has a beautiful cut - slightly different from the one we had in red. This one was made to be this length. The top is cut to be worn loose and if you pop over to the red listing you can see where I have photoed it tucked as presented in the editorial photo. Here we present it un-tucked so you can see the full thing. The sleeves are cut wide and full and the front closes with matching silk fabric covered buttons but set so there is a wide key hole that runs down the front. It is edged in gold piping that though discreet, adds a beautiful finish. The skirt flows to the just past the knee and has flat pleats around the hip so its skims the hips beautifully. Once past the hip these open and allow volume and movement. It is absolutely beautiful and a wonderfully documented and rare set. Excellent condition

The top is unlined and closes with a button at the low neck and three buttons near the waist. The skirt closes with a hand set side zipper and hook & eye at the waist and is fully lined in a solid color purple silk chiffon.

Jacket
Sleeves: 18"
Shoulders: 17.5"
Bust: 21.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 23.5" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 31.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2201

Reference image by Roland Bianchini for L’Officiel de la Couture N. 625, 1976.

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If you are an Ossie Clark fan then you instantly will have recognized this dress as being one of his designs. It is made from his signature moss crepe fabric which gives it the beautiful drape that you see! I love the classic cut and Ossie touch of sexuality in the way the front is set to cross over itself and plunge. The shoulders are finished with a pretty and feminine flutter sleeve. The bodice ends in a panel of pleated fabric that drapes down the front for a little extra volume. Attached ties circle the waist and add a soft suggestion of shape. I love the soft purple color that is a very unusual find - normally these are in more basic black versions. Presents as excellent condition

Unlined and slip over the head with attached ties at the waist that you can tie to add shape. There is the slightest of color variation - priced accordingly. It is more of a true purple then the cornflower blue-purple it photoed as.

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 46" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2200

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This is an over the top, unbelievable silk taffeta gown in a black silk taffeta by the great Pauline Trigere. The dress is both simple and at the same time elaborate and dramatic. Simple in that has been done in one solid color and the lines are so very classic - but there the simplicity stops. The skirt cascades to the floor and the yards and yards that make it are create volume and drama. The bodice is fitted with a wide low and straight across neck. Then there are those sleeves - the sleeves are astounding! They are created to sit just above the elbow and have lots of volume above that. Each is puffed and has beautiful pleat work where they insert into the shoulders. You can wear them up and on the shoulder or let them fall off as I have shown to expose your full shoulder and collar bones for a beautiful understated sexy feel. I just love the simplicity of the black combined with the beautiful silhouette. The fabric itself was chosen as it has just enough weight to keep that lovely shape and balance of sleeves and skirt perfectly on point. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a matching black colored silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Hand finished. Very high end construction. We also have the near twin of this same gown in a vivid pink - click here to view that version

Sleeves: approx. 19"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 10" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 44" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2198

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All Treacy Lowe designs begin with the fabric - that was essential to her design process and it shows. She used the lightest, finest,  tissue silks and chiffons that you could possibly use before you have nothing in your hands at all. It means that a dress like this weighs only a few ounces and once on, feels like a wisp of wind wafting around you as you move. I love the way that one of her signature design elements - thatched embroidery -  has been made a part of the design - a band of it wraps around the upper shoulder and around the neckline adding definition and detail. This tops pretty floating sleeves that go to the elbow in a single layer of silk chiffon. The skirt flows out from under fine, evenly spaced pleating at the waist line and there are yards of silk chiffon in it that drape to the ground. It has a tie belt that I have used in the photos for extra shape but you could leave it more loose and easy as well. I love the gypsy influenced neckline with its tie and keyhole. The print is hand screened and the silk the finest Indian silk you could get at that time. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully line in a tissue silk hand dyed to match the exterior. The sleeves are left unlined. Closes with a low back painted metal zipper from the waist and above that with hand placed hook & eye to the neck. Because of the easy cut it will fit a variety of sizes.

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20.5-22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 18" from neck to waist
Skirt: 44" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2197

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This is just an amazing piece of art-to-wear. Hand made in Mexico in the late sixties, maybe the early seventies, this is the epitome of hippie chic. Looking like it could have been worn by Talitha Getty, this is an amazing and easy to wear piece that you can wear to the beach, during the day or as an evening piece. The design is based on a classic caftan that pairs a finely woven cotton with with an explosion of movement with strands of pink ribbon hand applied to the front. Each pink ribbon is hand sewn into place with their ends left loose and free. When you move, they move and this movement creates the most fabulous effect. Cut loose and easy, it just slips over the head and has a notched neckline with a pretty tie sitting at the center of the neck that can be left open for a bit of skin. Excellent condition!

Unlined and slips on to wear. The fabric has natural variations in it and these should not be considered flaws.

Width: 50" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 54.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA (One Size Fits All)

Item# DD2196

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A stunning piece from the hard to find Roger Freres Paris label. It is a beautiful mix of soft green hues whose print is hand screened with a watercolor painting like finish. The semi-sheer silk chiffon sits atop an inner silk chiffon lining and then a third lining under that - this allows the top silk layers to float over each other for a very pretty effect. There are subtle pleat details at the neck and all through the waist where the skirt is attached. It falls to floor in a swirl of silk chiffon and the use of fabric through there that is apparent when you move is a pretty and romantic touch. The floral print that runs over the dress is stunning. It is a beautifully made dress and a very very pretty piece. Excellent condition

Fully lined in an inner layer of green silky rayon under the top two silk layers and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Note that there is a small portion of the hem on the top silk layer that seems to sit a touch higher then the inner hem. There is so much fabric that once on you do not notice this but it is apparent when off the body and laid out flat. Price accordingly.

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2195

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When you imagine the work that would have gone into creating just the fabric for this dress it is mind boggling! The dress is completely covered in hand placed, hand applied bead-work mixed with embroidery. Stunning pink toned embroidered flowers sit within the bead work and each is finished with two sparkling rhinestones at their centers. All the bead-work is done on a pale pink silk organza that sits over an inner pink silk crepe. This makes for an additional layer of texture sitting just under the outer layer of hand work. The dress is sheath like with a nipped in wast and a simple sleeveless bodice. It has a scooped back and neck and a long slim pencil skirt. The Branell lable was a favorite of Grace Kelly and it is easy to see why with this absolutely wonderful dress. Really remarkable and to find a modern equivalent - you would have to add a few zeroes to our price. Exceptional and in excellent condition.

The interior layer of silk acts as the lining. The dress closes with a back painted metal zipper. All the bead and embroidery work is hand done. Perhaps there is the very occasional missing bead or sequin but I see no areas of missing or bare areas. Hand finishes

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 28" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2192

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This is a super cute, rare Courreges ensemble. It is hard enough to find Courreges this days but to find one that is is so easy to wear and has such an amazing and fresh feel is wonderful. The set can be worn together or broken up and worn as separates - giving you a lot of styling options. The vest fully closes so can be worn on its own as top. The A-line skirt snaps to close down the front. The base fabric is jet black in his signature thick ribbed corduroy. All the edges are done in flat matte cotton. I love the slanted pockets on each hip of the skirt and the military like precision in how the cotton borders line up on the skirt and top. Very tiny and very chic. Impeccably constructed as one would expect. Excellent condition!

Both pieces are tagged a Courreges size O. Both pieces are fully lined in a black cotton mix and snap to close. Functional pockets on the skirt.

Vest
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 16.5" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2190

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

Sequins have rapidly gone from evening only to be worn almost anytime of the day - something that seems a new trend - but in reality Halston was championing this in the mid to late 1970s and who can argue with one of the greatest American designers? Halston had the fabric for these sequin pieces hand made in India. It is a stunning combination of a fine and light silk chiffon that is densely covered by hand in glossy burgundy sequins. The silk is entirely cut on the bias so the top slips on a drapes and hugs your curves like liquid. That effect once on and you move is just amazing. The cut and construction are what one would expect from one of the most eminent American designers. I love that you can wear it as a tunic or if you dare, as a ultra mini. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear. I see no bare areas. The bias cut allows it to fit on a larger range of sizes

Sleeves: 23" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: approx. 18-20" flat across
Waist: 13.5-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 29" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# S656

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 cut of this dress is wonderful. For me it really has that Italian, easy, sexy feel and though it is not your typical Pucci I love it. It is cut loose and easy with a tie neck and very full sleeves that each balloon out above the cuff. The silk jersey drapes fantastically and the back base has a beautiful turquoise sea green print that pops. The waist is defined by piping but cut to be very loose and easy and the skirt is shorter then a typical Pucci but not so short that it makes it unwearable. This would look amazing with the gladiator sandals of the season. I love the neckline especially - it is cut wide so you get a glimpse of collar bone and a tie at the front. Very chic but sexy at the same time. A personal favorite! Excellent condition

Unlined and closes at the back with a hidden set painted metal zipper. Each cuff closes with hidden set fabric covered snaps. Pockets at each hip. No tag but the fabric is signed throughout. The loose and easy cut will allow it to fit a variety of sizes

Sleeves: 27" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21-22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 18" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2187

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 color of this is so deep a navy that in certain lights it appears black but it is indeed a deep blue. It is made of a silk taffeta and left unlined but finished with ribbon edges at each seam inside. This makes it very light weight and easy to wear. It has an almost luxurious rain coat feel to it and I love that the silk and the simple cut makes it an easy piece to transition from day to evening. It has the sleek and simple lines one expects from Prada. The zipper to close it at the front is hidden under a double panel down the front which also hides a row if silk covered buttons. It has trench button and strap details circling each cuff. The belt that come with it is in a matching fabric and allows you to really cinch it in to add shape. A fabulous piece that has timeless style. Excellent condition and appears unworn.

Unlined with ribbon finished interior seams. It closes with a hidden front zipper and a series of hidden silk covered buttons down the front. A pocket on each hip and original belt. Tagged a 42 but please check actual measurements.

Sleeves: 23" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 37" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C391

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

An amazing statement piece in black net lace with the most amazing three dimensional cord work that covers the entire jacket make this a virtual work of art. Beautiful curving twists of appliqued blue silk ribbon is worked through and around the underlying designs of the net lace underneath highlighting the design. I love the that it is left unlined which makes it very light but also allows for whatever you wear underneath to add another dimension and texture as it peeks through the lace. The cut is fairly straight and easy with just a hint of the waist and a gradually widens as it nears the hem. Each sleeve is cut slim and straight and are also heavily detailed with applique and cording. It closes over itself to close at the front with a double button and the edges are all left rounded and scalloped with more cording to define and highlight the beautiful shape. The hem of the top portion of the wrap over extends slightly down for a bit of drama and extra interest. It is a stunning example of the high attention paid to detail in this time period and real rarity! Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on to wear with hidden, fabric covered snaps under each decorative button at the front. Hand finishes.

Sleeves: 21"
Slight drop shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 39.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# C390

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 fabulous Emilio Pucci for Formfit Rogers maxi is completely wearable as a dress and even comes with its original matching panties. It can be used as a chic beach cover up or as the lingerie piece it was originally intended to be, but I would wear it as a chic maxi dress as it is fabulous and needs to be seen. The nylon jersey flows perfectly and weighs ounces. The color and print are divine with huge blue flowers covering the surface. It has a V front and long sleeves. The dress flows to the floor in a gently widening expanse of fabric. It is really a beautiful example of Pucci's masterful touch with color, pattern and cut. A real collectible and in the EPFR world, a real rarity. Excellent condition.

Both pieces are unlined and slip on with no closures. The panties have elastic at the waist and each leg opening. The fabric is signed throughout.

Dress
Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16.5" from top of bodice to top of waist (2" long)
Skirt: 38" from top of waist to hem

Panties
Waist: 12-15" flat across from side seam to side seam

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2185

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 best part about this fabulous Emilio Pucci for Formfit Rogers set is that you are really getting two wearable pieces. Both the inner slip dress and the outer, long sleeve buttoned piece, are completely wearable as dresses in their own rights and can also be used as chic beach cover ups or as the lingerie pieces they were originally intended to be. The colors are an amazing bright mix of pinks and corals on white - classic Pucci design. His famous contrasting edging is used to highlight the cut on both piece. The nylon is fluid and soft with each piece weighing mere ounces. The inner dress is a simple slip on affair with a V neck and high bust-line and A-line skirt. The outer piece can act as a robe if worn as lingerie but also can be worn as a dress in its own right. It buttons to close with a narrow cut through the body and long sleeves that have a wonderful volume above each wrist. A real collectible and in the EPFR world, a real rarity. Excellent condition

Both pieces are unlined nylon fabric. The inner dress slips on and the outer piece buttons to close at the front with buttons on each cuff as well.

Outer robe/dress
Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 22" from waist to hem

Dress
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 13.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 21.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2184

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 classic design from Ossie Clark and I am pleased to have two versions of this land in the shop - this one with a yellow trim and a second with a green trim. I love the subtle sexiness of the suit - the "waved" front allows for a peek of skin to come through if you wish to wear it with nothing underneath. The pants have that amazing notched front to the their wide flared cut so when a girl walks you get a flash of shoe and ankle - a classic Ossie touch and way adding a genius twist to a staple design. The pants are flat fronted and cut to curve and skim over the hip until the flare at the bottom. The jacket is cut skinny and sexy with a bit of a flare at the hip to balance the pant. Each sleeve ends with a touch of width and flare, plus another notched cut element to perfectly tie the two pieces together. Classic Ossie at his best and an iconic design. Excellent condition.

Both piece are unlined and edged in a green silk satin ribbon piping finish. It buttons down the front to close with hidden snaps set behind each button to help hold it closed and in place - since in theory you go bare underneath. The pants have a back painted metal zipper at the waist with hook & eye on the waist band. The front mini pockets on the jacket are functional

Jacket
Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to hem

Pants
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41" from waist to hem
Inseam: 30"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED

Item# DD2182

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 Yves Saint Laurent Variation line was a short-lived diffusion line in the eighties. Most of the pieces you see from it are not along the line of what I usually buy for the shop but there was just something so young and fun about this jumpsuit that I decided to make an exception. It is made of cotton and the combination of the multi-color dots and the full "flight suit" cut were just too good to pass by. The fabric is crisp so the shape is held and I love the slide buckle belt that allows you to really cinch in the waist so the volume of the sleeves above and the pants below is emphasized in that perfectly cool eighties kind of way. Super fun piece! Presents as excellent condition.

Unlined and closed with snaps up the front. Attached slide buckle belt. Snaps on each cuff. At some point it was washed and there was a touch of color run that went over the white dots. Since it happened all over it present s as fine. Priced accordingly.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 53" from neck to hem
Inseam: 25.5"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2181

Reference Photos: (1) Yves Saint Laurent, American Vogue, April 1985.  /  (2-3) Variation by Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1985 Ready to Wear Advance.

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 classic design from Ossie Clark and I am pleased to have two versions of this land in the shop - this one with a green trim and a second with a yellow trim. I love the subtle sexiness of the suit - the "waved" front allows for a peek of skin to come through if you wish to wear it with nothing underneath. The pants have that amazing notched front to the their wide flared cut so when a girl walks you get a flash of shoe and ankle - a classic Ossie touch and way adding a genius twist to a staple design. The pants are flat fronted and cut to curve and skim over the hip until the flare at the bottom. The jacket is cut skinny and sexy with a bit of a flare at the hip to balance the pant. Each sleeve ends with a touch of width and flare, plus another notched cut element to perfectly tie the two pieces together. Classic Ossie at his best and an iconic design. Excellent condition.

Both piece are unlined and edged in a yellow silk satin ribbon piping finish. It buttons down the front to close with hidden snaps set behind each button to help hold it closed and in place - since in theory you go bare underneath. The pants have a back painted metal zipper at the waist with hook & eye on the waist band. The front mini pockets on the jacket are functional. The slightest pf "pressing" marks on the seams - this is natural with Moss Crepe and it's priced accordingly

Jacket
Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26.5" from neck to hem

Pants
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 45" from waist to hem
Inseam: 33"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2180

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 little silk dress is quite wonderful. The colors are a combination of black, green and the iconic Valentino red in a huge and vibrant rose that covers the entire surface. It is a stunning and classic little dress and is exactly what one would expect from a Valentino piece. The fabric is a beautiful light silk of very high quality. The top crosses over itself  above a nipped in waist and slim cut skirt. The sleeves are long and lean and the shoulders strong. They do not have any padding but I suspect that they once did - you could easily add a light pad back in if you prefer it to look and feel more structured. Excellent condition.

Interlined with a black silk chiffon and closes with a side zipper. Each cuff has a hidden set zipper as well.A beaded loop sits at one side.

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 17.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from top of shoulder to waist
Skirt: 22" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2179

Reference Photo: F/W 1985 Valentino Runway Collection.

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

Sara Fredericks was actually tha name of the woman behind a string of high retail shops in the USA that carried exclusive designers. The shops carried Trigere, Geoffrey Beene, James Galanos, Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie and Hubert de Givenchy. She also carried the clothes of Chanel and Chloe. You often see pieces with this label attributed to her but it is actually her shop label and like this dress the original designer label was removed or lost. It is certainly a designer piece - the construction and line tell that story instantly.

The dress is extraordinarily beautiful. It is constructed of beautiful, heavy weight yellow silk and over that inner base, it is entirely covered  in a cord lace that sits on top of the inner dress and is only attached along the edges and here and there in the design so it floats over the inner dress. The bodice has a simple cut with a scooped neck and no sleeve. It is all hand finished and the workmanship is amazing. It is meticulously done and of very high end construction. The skirt is long and and widens as it nears the hem. The shape is kept through inner tulle underskirts that keep the volume desired. The gown is a superb example of high end couture workmanship and I am sure that one day the new owner will find an email from me with some long lost photo that I have found confirming the designer. Excellent condition

The bodice is lined in pale yellow tissue silk and the skirt has a layer of tulle that sits between the inner silk lining and the yellow silk of the exterior. The lace is hand applied and tacked so it overlaps in places. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. and the lace snaps into place over this in a pattern following the lace design so the zipper is completely hidden from view.  All hand finished.

Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 52" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2174

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 this is the most coveted of all the Bill Tice designs. A version of it sits in the closet of countless celebrities (Lady Gaga recently wore a version, as have girls like Rachel Zoe  & Nicole Richie) and it is one of those fail safe pieces that you know is going to work every time you put it on. It is insanely sexy with a halter style front that plunges to the waist and a back that is left completely open and bare. It is made of a liquid cream jersey so feels amazing on and has the added bonus of traveling very well. It is the kind of piece you can throw into your suit case and slip on  with either flats or heels when you reach some far off destination and be perfectly ready to go. The front has a high slit that shows when you walk or sit and I love the signature wide top stitch gold belt at the waist. It is attached all around the back and then the front ties to cinch you in exactly to where you want. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on. Ties at the back of the neck and at the waist. Elastic through the front portion of the waist. The easy fit allows it work on a variety of sizes.

Bust: variable as there are not side seams
Partial elastic waist: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 44" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2173

Reference Photo: Nancy Kissinger in Bill Tice, Vogue, October 1980.

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