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

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

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

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 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

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

A stunning 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

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

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

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 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.

I love the vintage vibe that this fabulous Dolce and Gabbana dress has with its combination of patterns and the fitted silhouette it has. The photos really don't do it justice in capturing how wonderful the two fabrics work together in person and how they play off of each other. The top fabric a feminine soft pink with bold floral design woven into the fabric. This goes perfect with the beautiful puff quilted floral silk that has a metallic thread running through it. The design here is also a floral but a softer, more abstract version. The waist nips in and the simple silhouette allows the fabrics to really take center stage. Excellent condition and appears unworn.

Fully lined through the skirt in a black silk chiffon and the top in a pink silk chiffon. It closes with a back zipper. Hook & eye close the attached ribbon at the waist. Tagged a size 42 but Dolce can run small  so please check actual measurements.

Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 21.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2171

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

Super cute summer cover up or lounge wear by Coty Award winner, Bill Tice, in a graphic black and white design. It is made of a very lightweight cotton that is screened with that fabulous striped design. It falls right to floor and is cut serape style with the sides left completely open and a skit with a front keyhole at the neck for your head to slip through. A great at home entertaining option or wear as a cover up or lounging piece! Presents as excellent condition

Unlined and slips over the head with one button at the neck. There is a slight bit of fading to the cotton - the worse area on the back sleeve is pictured. Its priced accordingly but it just kind of adds to that perfect vintage feel in my opinion.

Width: 40" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: One size fits all

Item# DD2170

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 two piece set shows what a master Yves was with print. The top and skirt are similar in color and print but just different enough that you get a fabulous contrast. Yves was a master at taking fine wools & silks and simple designs and then adding romantic, feminine elements to crease something uniquely Laurent. The top is a fine high quality silk and the skirt a soft silk wool challis fabric. The silk and wool mix moves and drapes wonderfully and these were two of Yves signature fabrics of choice. The top is box cut and loose with buttons at the neck that you can leave open or close completely to create a high, more severe neckline. The neck, cuffs and yoke of the bodice have a fantastic ruffled trim - another YSL signature. The skirt wraps to close, flows over the hips and ends just past the knee. It is more fitted around the hips and then the pattern opens to create some volume. It is a testament to detail that each stripe and pattern lines up perfectly. It has its original tie belt that can be wrapped around the waist or at the neck. I love the boldness of the Ikat print and the colors on this one! Excellent condition

Both pieces are unlined. The top buttons down the front and has a button on each cuff. The skirt wraps to close and secures with large flat hook & eye inside the waist band. Has its original tie belt. The skirt is tagged a 36, the top no longer has its size tag. Please check actual measurements. You could move the hook & eye on the skirt to adjust the fit.

Skirt
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 29.5" from waist to hem

Top
Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: so true defined seam
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2169

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I love this fabulous late 1970s Hanae Mori caftan dress with its butterfly design covering the entire surface. It is made of a feather light silk crepe that really hold the colors beautifully. The gown is cut super model long and is constructed of two layers - the outermost print and a black silk lining underneath. The custom designed screened butterfly pattern is a signature print for Hanae and the impact that it makes with those thousand of butterflies flitting over the surface is wonderful. I love how it gives the dress a delicate, romantic feeling and is a stunning match to the lightness of the fabric. It has a high neckline finished with a delicate and feminine ruffle. The neckline buttons so you can wear it high or leave it open. Each sleeve billows delicately above the cuff that is also finished with a pretty ruffle. The dress falls from the shoulders in a sleek line to the floor allowing you to wear it loose and easy or use the original tie belt to cinch in the waist for more shape. This dress still has a second smaller tie for around the neckline. Hanae is the only woman of Japanese descent to have presented on the Paris and New York Runways and the first Asian woman to be admitted as an official Haute Couture house. You can see why in this stunning and romantic example of her work. Excellent condition.

The dress is fully lined in a black silk with the sleeves left unlined. It slips over the head with buttons at the neck and buttons at the cuffs. Has it original tie belt and a second shorter tie for around the neck, both in matching fabrics. Hand finishes. The loose cut allows this to fit a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: 27" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 55.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2168

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With a strong nod to earlier eras this dress is a great mix of being bold but not too fussy. The entire front collar and neckline has a bold and beautiful, beaded piece work attached directly to the dress. It is a mix of clear beads, silver threads and those fabulous biog turquoise flat plastic beads that give it that string pop of color. This instantly feels like the dress has its own built in jewels and takes it from simple to fabulous. The bead work carries up and around the entire neckline. The dress itself is a simple cut with long buttoned cuffs and a flared skirt. It's a polyester knit so easy to travel with and wear. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper. The color is a bit more of a cream then the white it photoed as.

Sleeves: 25.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 18-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 13" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 44" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2165

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The 1992 Spring/Summer collection was all about lingerie as outwear, sex and supermodels. The collection was called "La Dolce Vita" and the theme was sex. Supermodels stomped down the runway is various lingerie and boudoir inspired pieces. A year later Madonna would partner with Stefano and Domenico for her Erotica tour costumes. Its easy to see why when you watch the runway show in the video attached. This dress is the twin of the one worn by Cindy Crawford at the 11:50 mark in the video below and I have included a photo given to me by the original owner from when she last wore the dress. There is also a photo of a bustier from this collection that is currently held in the permanent archives of the FIT Museum.

This lingerie inspired look is a theme that Dolce & Gabbana revisited throughout the years but the quality of the earlier pieces cannot be compared. It is made out of true corseting fabrics and this makes a difference on how it fits. The front is a silk satin, heavy and of corset weight with vertical seaming and built in wired cups. The sides and back are a heavy elastic, again proper corset weight with a row of heavy corset hooks closing it from to to bottom. It is literally shaped and curved to the female form and once on highlights and gives you that bombshell shape. An extraordinarily early and collectible dress. Rare and of museum quality.

Unlined but with finished interior seams. Closes with lingerie hooks that run from top to hem at the back. A panel of black velvet sits over them in the interior to protect the skin of the girl wearing it. Attached, adjustable hooks. Tagged a 42 but please check measurements as it runs small/ The fabric does have some stretch

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 35.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2164

Reference photos: Cindy Crawford for Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1992 (screen grab from YouTube) / Bustier from The Museum at FIT / Provided photo of the dress worn by the original owner.

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This is a really spectacular black dress by New York designer Jackie Rogers who is known for her sculptural evening pieces.  Ms Rogers was a fit model for Coco Chanel and  credits her for much of her inspiration. This is a super example of her work and very wearable. The dress has a pretty net inset top with little dots fused over its surface that sits over the shoulders and goes down the back. The back has a deep plunging keyhole for e little peek of skin. The bust twists and plunges in a sweetheart line that is very sexy. More dotted net forms a little flounce around the hip adding shape and visual interest. This all tops a flowing skirt that cascades to the floor in a widening sweep of fabric. Very simple and chic. Excellent condition!

Unlined and closes with a low back zipper, with a button closure at the back upper neck.

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 57" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2163

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"Sex is in the air" declared the reviews for the Tom Ford for Gucci Spring 2001 Collection. The collection featured dominatrix inspired looks with rigid bustiers and fitted silhouettes. This little black number quintessentially represents his sleek sexiness and it is a look he referenced again and again as his career progressed. On the runway it was shown in several variations, most notably in a mesh covered version on Kate Moss that is the same dress but was done in the different fabrication. This little black dress version is made of a polished cotton & silk mix and the dress has formed bustier cups seamed like lingerie. More seaming and boning are worked through the torso to create and suggest a corset. It skims over the hip and follows your curves to just past the knee. So sexy on! Excellent condition.

Fully lined in the Gucci signature black, ribbed silky rayon. It closes with a back, hidden set zipper. Each bra-like cup is lined in black mesh with a padded insert. Tagged a 42 but please check the actual measurements as it runs small.

Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2162

Runway reference photos from stylebistro.com

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This beautiful dress only has its I. Magnin label but I feel strongly that this is a designer piece. I feel like I have seen it before and one day I am I will stumble upon a photo and the lucky girl that owns it will get an email confirming its true identity! The base of the dress is made of a high quality silk twill in a beautiful soft pastel striped pattern. Over the top is a floating silk chiffon capelet with the same pattern. This is attached at the top of the shoulders and floats down over the bodice. It dips down to a low V at the back. The dress under it is a simple sheath that falls to the floor in a column of silk. The color is a beautiful mix of blues, greens and pinks on a white silk backdrop and all the lines of the design line up along the seams. Wonderfully made. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in white silk with a nude silk chiffon on the very upper portion of the shoulder area of the inner dress. Some very tiny foxing marks here and there but nothing that detracts. Closes with a back painted metal zipper.

Bust: 19.5" 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: 55.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2161

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A wonderful and vibrant dress by Leonard in a fabulous mix of blues with shots of purple and green. Leonard Paris is a label that was a contemporary of Emilio Pucci and very sought after. This one is a delicious color combination and made of a silk jersey so drapes very well when on. It is cut to skim over the body and fall softly over the hips with a contrasting band of printed fabric finishing the hem, collar and cuffs. I love the V of the neckline and the impact of those gorgeous colors. It is super easy to wear and to travel with, and the cut is very flattering. The dress is a strong statement piece and still so very chic now. Presents as excellent condition.

Unlined and closes with a hand set, back metal zipper. Hand finished. There is just the hint of discoloration under the arms and on the skirt that runs into the pattern but it is very faint - I am being very picky. It is priced lower then normal so I think you are getting a great deal and will be pleased!

Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 17-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2160

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When researching this piece I found a pattern in a similar vein from the 1973 collection in the book "Halston" by Phaidon. I believe this may be from that same season and was most likely a custom piece. The fabric is a bias cut, gold & blue metallic lame silk and is extremely light in weight so moves amazingly and feel wonderful when on. It is cut deceptively simple and constructed to skim and drape over the body. The bias cut of the fabric allows it cling in the right places but not in a tight or fitted way. The waist is elastic so very comfortable with a wide sash of the same fabric to cinch it in and create shape. Once the waist is tied the fullness of the sleeves is emphasized and the long to the floor skirt becomes the perfect balance. The skirt falls in one long swoop of fabric. The way the gold and metallic tones catch the light is incredible. A rare and special Halston that I love. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on to wear. Elastic through the waist with the original matching fabric sash that ties at the waist. A hook at the back of the neck above a small keyhole. The bias cut allows it to fit on a variety of sizes. Note that the gold in person is a true gold color. I have reacquired this dress after selling it a couple years back and am very pleased to have it again. The measurements are taken flat and at the comfortable range given the bias cut

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam, though due to the bias cut it will go beyond that
Waist: 12.5-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: bias cut and will open to 26" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2158

Reference photos: (1) Fall 1979 Halston Runway.  /  (2-3) Images from the book "Halston" by Phaidon.   /   (4) Photographed for Factice Magazine, Autumn 2014 by Peter Tamlin. Stylist: Nadia Pizzimenti, Hair & Makeup: Patrick Rahme, Model: Naro. Click here to see the full shoot in our lookbooks >   /   (5-7)  Amanda Lee Shirreffs for her weekly column on our blog, Curated. (Photos by Erin Leydon) Click here to see the full column >

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Ken Scott was an American who moved to Italy and ended up in Milan, first designing scarves for Falconetto in the 1950s and eventually opening his own ready to wear line as of 1964. He was part of the print movement of the time that included designers like Emilio Pucci, Bessi and La Mendola. Each was creating vivid prints and designs and creating beautiful clothing for the jet set crowd. Scott's garments have a touch of the American sportswear movement to them mixed with that European glamor and I love whenever I find a great piece like this dress. It is stunning - the hand printed Ban-lon jersey is printed with a gorgeous mix of ocean blues mixed with pops of purples and greens. The skirt is long and has a wonderful flare that swoops out from the curved in waist and simple top. A plunging neckline has a tie that loops through the base of the V and causes it to plunge just a little bit more. This really emphasizes the bust and gives it a sexy feel. Excellent condition!

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal and nylon zipper. Hand printed Ban-lon fabric that has his signature throughout. The fabric does have some stretch and the measurements show the comfortable range when lying flat

Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17.5-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 24.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 57" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2157

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Bold and dramatic, this crisp cotton trench by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche is the perfect light topper. It is so pristine that I doubt it was ever worn at all. It is like it walked out of a time capsule straight from its original Saint Laurent store to here. It buttons down the front in a double row of buttons and has a tie to cinch in the waist.The sleeves are very full and cut wide from the body, narrowing at the wrist with an adjustable cuff so you can wear them tighter or looser there. A buttoned strap detail sits atop each shoulder. The collar is notched and large and it has pockets that sit on each hip. With an instantly recognizable zebra "safari" print and fabulous lines, it is a rare piece by one of the greatest designer.  Excellent, appears unworn condition

Unlined and buttons to close and has its original tie belt. Pockets on each hip. Tagged a 36. For the date -  I found a reference to the illustration as attached done by Annana Teramorsi with the same print and dated 1984. Note that it was meant to be worn over-sized as the era dictated. In actuality it will fit on a variety of sizes because of the generous cut.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: 22-23.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# C387

Reference Photos: (1-2) Spring 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Runway.  /  (3) Illustration by Annana Teramorsi, 1984.

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This is perhaps the most iconic of all of the Halston silhouettes and he was a master at this cut. There is a certain sexiness caused by the illusion of having the entire dress suspended by one hook at the shoulder. It gives the sense that undoing that hook would cause the entire dress to drop in a puddle around you. There actually is an inner dress that is made from the same synthetic jersey. It skims over the body in a long sheath and has a slit traveling up on side of the leg opposite to the draped side. Over this is lies the panel of jersey suspended from the shoulder. This top layer hooks into place and then cascades loosely down and over the inner layer for the ultimate Grecian goddess feel. A classic and iconic piece that is perfect for traveling as they are wash and wear and travel exceedingly well. Easy to style too - a quick change of shoe takes it day to night in a snap. Museum quality and really an exquisite gown. Excellent condition.

Slips on and has a hook at the top of the shoulder. These will fit a variety of sizes sonce they are not cut to be super fitted. Tagged a petite

Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 56" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2156

Reference Photos: Kate Moss at Cannes Film Festival 2016.

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This dress is so simple yet so sublime and I just love it. It is really an amazing example of great lines, great cut and a great fabric choice, all combined with the perfect flattering red. The bodice is simple and fitted with tiny silk straps suspending it from the shoulder. The skirt falls to the floor in a cascade of silk. There are actually two layers to the skirt. The inner layer has a more sheath-like cut and is made of an opaque silk crepe. This is topped by a floating layer of silk chiffon in that same gorgeous red. The skirt really adds a sense of airiness and fantasy to the dress. It is really pretty and well made. The red in person is a touch more of a true red and does not have that orange tone that it has photoed with. A little beauty! Excellent condition

The opaque silk crepe inner skirt acts as the lining and the top is lined in a fine grade red tissue silk. The inner seams are hand finished. It closes with a back painted metal and nylon zipper. The bodice is lightly boned.

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 9" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 41.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2155

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This gorgeous black silk jersey gown is pure Cavalli - it is both sexy and jet set chic. The gown is constructed of yards and yards of luxurious silk jersey that moves and drapes perfectly into place and is insanely comfortable to wear. The bodice is insanely sexy - a curved neckline swoops and crosses over a low and bare back. At the front two panels of fabric sweep up and over the bust leaving a keyhole right to the waist. Accenting that sexy plunge is a signature gold Cavalli snake that clasps at the base of the neckline. The skirt cascade from there in a sheath of silk jersey that wraps over itself in layers for lots of movement. There is a surprising amount of fullness in the skirt but because of the fabric choice, when you stand still, the skirt lies in a way that gives you a long lean silhouette. Then when you move, the fabric flows and draped in the most fabulous and sensual way. It is red carpet worthy and a great choice for the girl who wants to make a sexy, powerful statement. Excellent condition

Fully lined with an inner layer of silk stretch jersey with a hidden set low back zipper. The front adornment is attached at either side of the waist and closes with a slip buckle. The front wraps over itself and the fabric falls at different lengths - it has not been altered but I have photoed it for you to see. There are two small repairs to the skirt near the hem where a heel had caught. If any of these bothered you despite being completely wearable as is, this dress would work amazing as a mini! Tagged a 40

Bust: variable
Waist: 12-13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 45" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2156

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There is just something about a dress made in the 1950s that often no other time period can beat. The attention to detail and level of quality is unmatched. This dress has a Bonwit Teller label but no other label to give us a clue as to who might have made it. It is beautifully made and the lines of it are stunning. The bodice curves up and around the bust with curved boning that have been hand set inside to help form the shape that you see. A slight dip at the front gives the bust a pretty sweetheart shape. Sewn just inside the edge of the bodice is a ribbed white cotton panel that gives just a tiny touch pf detailing that peaks out above the black silk. Under the bust the fabric curves over the waist with vertical seaming so you get a long, unbroken line while still getting that gorgeous shape. This technique uses far more fabric then seaming it across at the waist and shows the care that has been put into creating this dress. Yards of black silk sweep to the the floor, gently widening out as it nears the hem. There is a built in inner skirt made of a stiffened dressmaker paper that helps to hold the shape without having to wear a full crinoline under the skirt. It is s stunning and amazingly long for a dress from this time period. Excellent condition.

Unlined but with a built in underskirt that is tacked through the waist. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. Boned through the bodice and into the waist and the boning is set in individual silk sleeves and hand set. Stiffened ribbon finishes the inside hem for a touch of weight and shaping. Hand finishes

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 52" from top of bodice to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2155

Reference Photos: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon. (Cherie is also wearing the Magnetic Midnight Egyptomania "Hartor" Headpiece - click here to see)

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A gorgeous and dramatic feeling, draped and wrapped maxi dress that moves wonderfully because of the light metallic chiffon fabric used to construct it. Pretty tones of pink are mixed stripes of golds and muted coppers and there is even a flash of electric blue thread running down the edges of the stripes for a pretty effect. I love that where each stripe meets there is a bit of an "eyelash" trim giving the fabric and extra dimension. The striped pattern adds length and leanness to the wearer and is so flattering on. The sleeves are very full and gather in at each wrist with a loose set elastic cuff and the skirt flows to the ground in a swath of lightness. A fabulous cord belt that is braided and twisted and then accent with gold at the  front knot cinches in the waist and adds a pretty touch. The dress wraps to close and is extremely flattering, easy to wear and high on drama. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a matching silk chiffon with the sleeves left unlined. It wraps and closes in place with hidden hook & eye and fabric covered snaps. Each sleeve has elastic cuffs. Padded shoulders that could be removed if you wish. The belt ties into place

Sleeves: 26.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 27" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 19.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 38" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2154

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This is a unique and fabulous set comprised of a long and lean skirt and a swath of matching fabric that you can wrap and tie in endless ways to create a multitude of looks. Both pieces are made of a metallic lurex knit and the color is a deep wine color with gold lurex thread woven through it - the photos really do not convey how amazing the gold is in person but it is a true gold color through the burgundy knit. The skirt has a defined waist and an attached tie at the waist that you can tie on its own or use it as an element to tie over the "top". The top is a large shawl like piece of matching fabric that is properly finished at all edges. It is a single layer of the knit so easy to tie and twist into the shapes and styles you want. Wear it strapless, tied, as a single shoulder wrapped or as an accent over another piece. Really a work of art and construction wise it is really the equivalent of demi-couture. Excellent condition and appears unworn.

The skirt is lined in a deep wine colored silk and closes with a painted nylon and metal zipper with an attached tie at the waist. The top is a single layer of knit and you may tie and style it as you wish

Top
Width: 33" at longest point
Length: 85"

Skirt
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2153

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This is such an amazing dress. It is made by Malcolm Starr and it is a stunning example of why we love this label. The silk chiffon base is a pretty combination of pinks and shades of purple mixed together masterfully in a leaf and floral print. Woven through the silk is a secondary design done in gold thread that gives the fabric a two dimensional pop. A high neckline and fitted bodice is balanced beautifully by full sleeves that pouf above each cinched in wrist. The skirt is marvelous with a high slit up one side that allows for a flash of leg. There is pleating set around the slit so when you are standing it does not seem to be there but as soon as you move it is revealed. It is a beautiful, dramatic piece. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a purple silk with the sleeves left unlined. It closes with a back painted metal zipper and hook & eye at the neck. Each sleeve has two hidden snaps at the cuff.

Shoulders: 15"
Sleeves: 24"
Bust: 19" flat across the back from seam to seam
Waist: 14"flat across the back from seam to seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1105

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This is an extraordinary silk Ceil Chapman dress that can be worn for day or evening and is really an exceptional example of her work. These days you mostly see the more fitted versions that were made famous by Marilyn Monroe, but this is a true 1950s "New Look" silhouette and these are so hard to find as women hoard them. It is just wonderful. The skirt is very full and the shape is helped by its interface of proper dressmakers paper that gives some weight to the fabric and allows it to sit beautifully on its own or fall perfectly over a crinoline as we have styled it here. The waist is nipped in with a band of fabric that curves up and under the draped and pleated bust. The top is gorgeous - it curves over the bust ion a hand placed draping technique which emphasizes the bust line. The shoulders are cut a bit wide so the straps sit right on the outer portion of the shoulder for the most flattering of necklines. I love it. Excellent condition

The upper bodice is backed in a off-white silky rayon. The skirt is backed with dressmakers paper. It closes with a side painted metal zipper and hook & eye above that. It was styled over a light crinoline that is not included.

Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 23.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2152

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If you have been looking for the perfect sunny, happy and chic summer dress - this just might be it. It is made of one of Ungaro's signature printed silks, done in a strong bright combination of yellow with red, white and blue shells scattered over its surface. The shoulders are strong and made even more so with padding and seaming that highlights them. Below the shoulder the dress wraps over itself to close, allowing the waist to cinches in with soft and flattering draping. Where it hooks over on the one side it closes with the prettiest enamel flower button. The skirt softly drapes over itself and allows for a little extra leg to flash at the front. Short little sleeves, a nod to a sailor collar and a bit of a plunging front are the perfect finishes. It is that perfect eighties silhouette that still works now. Excellent, appears unworn, condition.

Fully lined in a silk organza and wraps to close with hook & eye and the button on the exterior. Has an inner waist stay that closes with hook and eye. Padded shoulders that could be easily snipped out of you wish.

Due to the wrap cut the measurements can be adjusted at least one inch up or down

Shoulders: 16" (cut wide)
Bust: to 19" flat across from seam to seam
Inner waist stay: 13" flat across from seam to seam
Natural waist: 14" flat across from seam to seam
Hips: 14" flat across from seam to seam
Length: 38" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2151

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This Courreges is just amazing in person. It is entirely made of a light silk chiffon and lined in a tissue silk and it weighs mere ounces. It is actually astonishing how little it weighs. It is a simple cut - strapless and fitted with tiny little rows of gathers running across its surface to create the pattern and texture you see. When you look close you realize that those little double rows that sit above and below each gathered row are actually a line of tightly spaced "circles" created by meticulously gathering the fabric and sewing them into that design. The hours to create this that must have taken is mind boggling! Down each side runs a band of silk ribbon and a ruffle of silk defines the top of the bodice and hem. The waist is seamed so gives it some shape and the cut is otherwise simple and straight. You can wear this as shown or add a belt for more definition. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black tissue silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper with an inner waist stay that closes with a large, flat hook and eye. Boned through the bodice. Marked a Courreges "B" but please check actual listed measurements.

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 10.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 31.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD2150

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This is an exquisite late thirties, early 40s black silk crepe dress whose bodice is entirely covered with hand painted flowers that are highlighted with hand applied sequins. It is one of the most spectacular dresses from this period I have had in the shop. Bouquets of sequin flowers in bright hues are applied over equally bold hand painted floral designs in brilliant colors, all of which are done in colors that are still bright and vivid. You would rarely see this level of handwork on a piece today - the cost and time involved would just be too cost prohibitive. Each flower is a beautiful dense pattern of tightly spaced sequins sewn slightly on their sides so you get a raised 3D effect. These cover the entire front of the bodice and trail down over the hip peplum. The cut of the dress is very simple so that design on the bodice is allowed to shine. The dress is also a labeled piece which is rare for this time period and gives you an idea of the quality of the piece. It is a remarkable example of the fine hand work and hand painting on fabric being done during this era and is really a treasure. Even the thread used to sew on the sequins matches the coordinating color of the flower worked on at the front. Excellent, museum quality condition.

Unlined and closes with a short back metal zipper at the neck and a second metal zipper at the side. Hand finished with all the sequin work and hand painted design work also done by hand - you can clearly see the hand work on the back side of the fabric (as photoed). Carefully stored. For a piece that is almost 100 years old is it to be considered in outstanding, museum quality condition.

Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 19-20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 19" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 30.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED

Item# E560

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The colors in this gown are amazing, and when combined with the gold metallic threads that run top to bottom and create wide striped bands, it is just beautiful. The exterior layer is a silk organza has a secondary print running over it and under the gold bands. I love the richness of the deep red tones mixed with the gold threading. If you look close you also realize that each of those bands of gold has its own pattern within it. All this layered over the interior red silk lining so it really creates a rich and exotic feel. The sleeves are wonderful, each wrist is caught up with an slim cuff so that the sleeve puffs out above to create a subtle billowing. The neck is simple and high and keyhole slit sits just under the collar for a tiny flash of skin. The skirt is full and flares out in a gentle swoop of fabric as it falls to the floor. The original belt cinches in and adds shape to the waistline. It is a beautiful and dramatic piece. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a deep red silk with the sleeves left unlined. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. Each sleeve closes with hidden snaps at the cuff. Has its original fabric belt that closes with hook & eye so can easily be adjusted for the perfect fit.

Sleeves: 26"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 17-18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 39.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2148

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The color combination in this dress are amazing - they have an almost graphic feel that makes it look so very modern still. The entire dress is made of a waffle weave cotton whose "waffle" is large and pronounced and acts as a design element in itself. The halter sweeps up and around the neck, hooking into place. I love the deep chocolate edges with a wide black band as it really emphasizes the bust. A band of chocolate and black anchor the hem as well giving the dress balance and visual interest. Between those anchoring bands of fabric and that sexy halter is a stark white expanse. The back is left completely bare and little pockets are hidden along the seam of each hip. It is quite fabulous! Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a white silky rayon and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Hidden pockets along each hip. Note that it was a touch too tiny on my mannequin and does of course zip fully up on the right size girl

Bust: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 52.5" approx. from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS

Item# DD2147

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Geoffrey Beene was one of the great American fashion designers and he was recognized for both his artistic and technical skills. He launched his label in 1963 and a piece from his very first collection landed the cover of Vogue. A Coty award followed a year later and in 1984 the Council of Fashion Designers created the annual Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement award in honor of Beene's fashion legacy.

Geoffrey Beene's evening wear rarely misses the mark. It always has this combination of elegance and sexiness with great details and workmanship that makes you feel that you are really wearing something special. Here we have a beautiful chiffon dress with a fabulous square cut out back. The color of the dress is very unusual. The colour has been achieved by layering a chocolate brown semi-sheer chiffon over an inner layer of cape that has been done in a bright orange. Then under that is a nude coloured lining. This combination makes the final resulting colour a deep burnt pumpkin colour that is very striking. It also gives the fabric a depth and texture that seems to change in different lights. The degree of transparency and colour opaqueness also changes when the fabric moves over itself as you move. The bodice has a wide band at the waist with an attached tie that wraps and snaps into place and then ties at the front. The arms are cut to taper down as they reach each wrist. The skirt swings out from the waist and there is literally yards and yards of fabric in it. If you twirl it is a full circle. The neck is cut in a wide scoop across the front but the back is left completely bare. It is that starts open back that gives you an element of shock when you turn. I love it. . Excellent condition

Fully lined in a nude silk crepe, it closes with a low back, hand set zipper and the attached waist tie snaps into place around the waist and then ties and snaps at the front. Each sleeve has hidden snaps at the wrist. Hand finishes

Sleeves: 27" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 25.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16.5" from top of bodice to lower waist band, with the included band being approx 4.25"
Skirt: 42" from the bottom of the waist band to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2146

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The Erdem label by Erdem Moralioglu is known for his unique approach to print and his approach to tailoring with attention to the finer details that give a dress a great cut. Here we have a lovely little silk dress that is light weight and flattering to most figures. The fabric is a fine scarf weight silk that has, as the label puts it "fabric specially designed by Erdem" and features a lovely and romantic washed watercolor print with flowers softly adoring the surface. The colors are pretty mix of blues and pinks on a soft backdrop. Cut with a boat neck and silk insets at the top of each shoulder with that same silk organza used to highlight each cuff. A soft shift shape suggests shape but without being skin tight. It is a beautiful dress that you can't help feel feminine and yet powerful in. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in a fine grade, black silk and closes with a hidden set back zipper.

Sleeves: 17"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 21" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2144

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This two piece ensemble by Zandra Rhodes in not only rare, but is also quite beautiful. It is constructed from a fine white silk chiffon that is entirely hand painted with Zandra's famous "Field of Lilies" design. The top is cut caftan-like and is a draped confection of silk embellished with pearls and beads. It is cut wide and loose through the body and then dips low over hip. A second layer of fabric circles the neckline and acts as an extravagant collar that ends in a point on both the front and back. This is edged in pearls and more pearls run down and highlight the seams that run vertical to the arms. The print is entirely done by hand and repeats the word "lilies" over its surface. The skirt is wonderful and flows to the floor in a cascade of silk chiffon. On the skirt the pink portion of the hand painted design is used less then it is on the top so you really notice the text that covers the skirt more. Beautiful lilies are hand painted over the surface as well as the field of lilies text that this collection is famous for. The words, 'I love beautiful flower' 'Beautiful flower' 'A lily flower, a lily, a lily' 'A field of lilies' 'Lilies lots and lots of beautiful lilies a field of yet more lilies' 'Zandra Rhodes, Zandra Rhodes' 'Grass' 'Leaves more leaves, leaves green' 'Zandra's beautiful lilies', are written over the surface.

The V&A Museum notes about this print: "Zandra Rhodes considers the Lily prints to be the best of her work, and particularly significant. It was while developing the Lily textiles that she developed the method of reversing the silkscreen to produce a mirror image of the print and create symmetrical patterns. This went on to influence many of her future significant prints, such as 'Lace Mountain', 'Cactus Volcano' and 'Scribble Turnaround'. The Lily prints also represent the introduction of handwriting and calligraphy into her textile designs. Another point of significance for Zandra is that the Lily dresses were the first dresses that she started applying beading to, which would become a future trademark." It is a true work of art, exceedingly rare and very special - it is remarkably close to the Field of Lilies piece pictured in Life Magazine shown being fitted by Zandra herself. Excellent condition

Both pieces are unlined and semi-sheer. The top has no closures and slips over the head. The skirt has an elastic waist and is very generous in cut. You could wear it on the hips if you are smaller or have the elastic inside the waistband shortened to make it smaller if needed. Hand painted fabric.

Top (caftan like fit)
Sleeves: 21" from the drop shoulder
Dropped shoulders: 18" from seam to seam
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam

Skirt
Waist: 17 -19" flat across from side seam to side seam with elastic as it is now - this could easily be adjusted smaller if needed
Hips: open
Length: 37" from neck to bottom hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED-LRG but note that It would easily work on a small if the elastic waist was adjusted

Item# DD988

Reference photo of Zandra Rhodes with a model from Life Magazine. Credits unknown.

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 fabulous little dress and I always love having Oscar's earlier pieces in the shop. The dress is very light - I know it looks like it should not be with all that glittering gold, and indeed at first glance it appears to be a brocade, but the fabric is actually a light textured silk organza. Woven through this is a gold thread that highlights the vibrant print custom screened onto the dress. The pattern is fantastic - pinks and purples create a vivid pattern across the surface and the gold adds a fabulous glimmer. The upper bodice is loose and skims over the body and has a chic, pointed collar. This tops a skirt that has some fullness but is in keeping with the light feel of the dress. The sleeves are left unlined and billow softly above each buttoned cuff. It is very pretty and could be belted for even more shape. Excellent condition

The dress is fully lined in a purple silk and closes down the front with buttons and hook & eye. Each cuff buttons to close.

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 26.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2141

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