This is a drop dead gorgeous piece that is completely versatile! This iconic Jean Varon design it has been constructed out a pretty printed tissue silk that makes it light and easy to wear and also gives it lots of movement. I recently had its near twin in the shop but that one was made of a deep green velvet. The photos do not come close to capturing the depth and prettiness of the color and how the fabric moves and drapes when the wearer moves. It can be worn as both a fantastic and show stopping evening coat or can be worn as a dress if kept done up! The coat's design is based on volume and draping. Each sleeve billows to the wrist and is gathered at the wrist in pleat work, The collar is high and again gathered there. The back is constructed with soft pleats that widen as they near the hem to give it lots of volume and movement. Similar pieces reside in museums around the world and it is fantastic example of his work and the only print version of this cut that I have seen. Very dramatic! Excellent, museum quality condition!

Unlined and buttons down the front. The buttons has engraved little "x" in them. It can be worn as a light evening coat since it opens completely Each sleeve buttons to close and there is one button missing on one cuff.

Sleeves: approx 24"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Hips: open
Length: 45" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED-LRG

Item# DD1617

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 lovely and versatile dress with just spectacular pleat work done to it. The entire upper shoulders and down each sleeve of the exterior chiffon overlay has fine flat pleats worked into them that become a design element on their own! I love that the cut is full on the outer dress so you can wear it loose and easy or tie at at the waist to create shape. The tie belt is original and is a long rectangle so it could also be worn around the neck or as a head scarf. Each sleeve is full and wide and I love the metallic thread that runs through the fabric to create that shot of color and the design. Inside there is a simple jersey shift dress with some stretch making it effortless to wear despite its fancy feeling exterior! Excellent condition

The inner jersey dress acts as the lining. The exterior dress is semi-transparent. The inner dress slips on and the exterior dress has an offset row of fabric covered buttons down one side of the back.

Inner Dress - has stretch
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43" from top of shoulder to hem

Exterior Dress
Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 17" (meant to drop a bit)
Bust: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 43" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1616

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 first thing that strikes you when you pick this up is that it is virtually weightless. The lace is fine and light and it is backed in a nude silk chiffon. This allows for that feeling of lightness and once on it is heavenly to wear. I love how she has used color to define the dress. The silver lace covers the bodice and where it meets the metallic blue lace it creates its own shape and pattern. The skirt is a simple A-line and silver medallions adorn its surface. The sleeves are not lined so you get the tiniest glimpse of skin through the lace and I love how they end in that same blue. It is elegant and regal and the effect of the silver in the light cannot be conveyed by the photographs! Its amazing in person!

Fully lined in a nude silk chiffon except for the sleeves. It closes with a back painted metal and nylon zipper and then snaps over that so the zipper is concealed. Each sleeve has a fine sipper at the cuff.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 54" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1615

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 one of the later revivals of that famous safari collection is this equally fabulous (and easy to wear) safari sack dress. Cut to be open and loose through the bodice and waist and then hug the hips. You can belt this for more definition but it is shown here without so you can see its fabulous lines! The front is classic YSL with four dramatic pockets and large, carved wooden buttons defining each and closing the front. Love the notched collar. Instantly recognizable and a forever classic! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined and buttons part way down the front. The buttons are carved wood and all the pockets are functional. Tagged a vintage YSL 42. Its meant to be loose through the top and waist and then hug the hips so this is the most important measurement.

Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20" 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# DD1614

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

Stunning taupey pink silk that has the feel and look of a sharkskin silk. It is beautifully made and a classic A-line. It opens completely so is a proper jacket but I think you could easily make it play double duty as a dress if you wished. It closes with wonderful gold tones metal buttons that are each rounded and have that famous Valentino V on them in high relief. Each sleeve has a little "cuff" of a cafe au lait silk under its hem - a lovely touch that ups the coat's overall refined feel. A simple neckline and faux pocket flaps on each hip are the perfect details. Excellent condition with one small flaw to note. Please see next paragraph.

Fully lined in a taupe silk and buttons to close with the metals embossed buttons. The pockets on each hip are decorative only. There are two tiny nicks in the fabric of the shoulder where the fabric has thinned a touch. They are left as is - I felt that a stitch might make them more apparent. Priced accordingly

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
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: 36" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# C215

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 spectacular, bohemian metallic thread maxi dress that has been done in weightless silk chiffon. This is an extraordinary dress that masterfully combines cut with an exquisite fabric. Made of tissue thin, almost weightless silk chiffon in a brilliant teal blue mixed with a floral and paisley print that has pops of pinks, greens and purples. From top to bottom, a fine gold thread has been worked through the silk in vertical rows and this gives the dress a subtle shimmer when you move. It has a square cut front and back and the sleeves blouse and balloon softly above each cuff! The skirt is beautifully full and flows to the floor from a series of almost invisible fine, flat pleats built around the torso of the dress. These are so carefully done that the design in the silk appears unbroken. Amazing and in excellent, seemingly unworn condition

Shoulders: 16" across
Sleeves: 22" long
Bust: 19" flat across the back from seam to seam
Waist: 15" flat across the back from seam to seam
Hips: open Length: 52" from shoulder to hem

Fully lined in a nude silk chiffon and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Each cuff has elastic at the wrists. Hand finished. The blue is more teal in person then how it present. If you love the pictures you will love it more in person!

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1613

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 Holly's Harp gown in a brilliant emerald green. This is so well made and feels so substantial and yet still slinky and sexy at the same time! A real marvel of construction! The skirt falls form the waist in a long, dramatic swoop that gets wider as it nears the floor. It skims over the hips in a very lean fashion and then there is just yards of fabric by the time you reach the hem! The sleeves are slim and long. The front is just spectacular as well - each side of the bodice extends into a very long jersey tie and then you can wrap these as you wish to create a fully covered feel, a very low, sexy plunge or a keyhole of flesh just above the waist! It is fabulous! Excellent condition and very rare.

Lined in a second layer of the same fabric through the skirt only. It closes with a low front zipper that starts just above the waist seam. The top wraps and ties and you can tie it a couple of different ways. The fabric does have some stretch and is cut on the bias. In some of the photos the color seems to change on parts of the dress but that is the lighting - there is no issues with the color on the actual piece in person.

Sleeves: 27"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 17" 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: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 47" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1611

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 Yves Saint Laurent set is fromt he heady days of the logo craze during the 80s. The YSL logo is worked directly into the design and mixes amongst the leopard print perfectly! It is made of a soft T-shirt fabric that makes it incredibly easy to wear. I love that its two pieces so you can wear them together or work them in with other pieces from your wardrobe. The skirt in long and lean with a bit of a flirty ruffle at the hem. The top has a loose and easy cut with rounded shoulder sand a full cut through the body. Very chic. Excellent condition with one note re: the skirt waist - see next paragraph.

Unlined. The top buttons to close and the skirt has a zipper and button at the waist. There are elastic panels on each side of the skirt that has stretched - unless you are wide waited they will need to be redone or you will need ot have the waist taken in to fit. The price we have listed it at reflects the cost of this small and easy alteration should you need to have that done.

Top
Shoulders: no true defined seam
Bust: no true defined side seam - the arms are cut from the waist
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 21" from neck to longest point of front hem

Skirt
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 30" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1608

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 Hanae Mori is just stunning and made even more special because it still has its original tags!! Made of feather light silk chiffon that has been custom screened with one of her beautiful floral prints. Line in silk so it is sensual feeling and feels like it weighs nothing once on - it just floats around you! The mix of off-white, deep green and black with a splash of an earth tone is pure Hanae and it has her signature large floral blooms scattered form top to bottom. The print is just extraordinary! The neck is high and the sleeves are cut quite wide with a pretty ruffled finish. The skirt flows to the floor in a perfect soft flowing column of silk. Excellent , has never been worn condition! It still retains its original hang tie!

Fully lined with black silk chiffon though the bodice and black silky rayon through the skirt. The sleeves are left unlined. Closes with a low, hand set painted back zipper. From the waist up it closes with a series of hand covered fabric hooks and snaps. Note that this does have a black label Hanae Mori tag in the skirt that was not photoed.

Sleeves: 26"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Elastic waist: 12-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 18" from neck to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1606

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 this dress! It is early Missoni and made of the most fluid, sensual, liquid feel silk jersey that is just does incredible things when it hits the body and drapes into place! Once on it mold to the body where it should and skims over what it shouldn't. The fabric is screened with a pretty leaf and dot design! I love that you can wear it loose and rather straight through the waist, or cinch the waist with the matching tie belt! Each sleeve cuffs and the upper shoulders are gathered for a pretty detail. Supermodel length and really fabulous. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined and slip on with a single button at the neck and on each cuff. Matching tie belt.Hand finishes inside. Hidden side pockets at hip.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: no true defined seams
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Elastic waist: 12-15+" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: " from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: " from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD1601

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 this Indian silk set! It has that amazing hippie chic, exotic bohemian feel but without feeling like a costume. The silk is very fine and light and has a ribbon effect worked through it so that you not only get the feel of the actual print but a secondary texture from the weave and play on the light this causes. It is actually two pieces - a skirt with an elastic waist that is very east to wear and a remarkable loose and easy top that gives the entire outfit a caftan like feel. The pattern is a pretty mix of lavenders and pinks and the silk is so light that it drapes and moves beautifully! Very light and easy to pack and style! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

The skirt is lined with a second layer of silk chiffon and has an elastic waist. The top is unlined and slips on with one button on the back neck.

Top
47" across x 23" high, with openings fro the neck and waist, and arms

Skirt

Elastic waist: 12-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 45" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: Variable XS-MED

Item# DD1603

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 an amazing Bessi caftan dress! Great Bessi pieces are right up there with Pucci and Leonard and this particular dress is just fabulous! A cornflower blue serves as the base and then pinks and yellows are screened onto this in a stunning floral design. It's all custom screened onto a fine silk jersey that holds the colors beautifully. They are as crisp and true now as when this was first made! The cut is beautiful the upper shoulders and sleeves are slim and then the dress flows caftan like to a wide wide bottom. The silk jersey is very light and this allows it to drape beautifully despite that there is yards of fabric used through the body. I love the scooped neck and contrasting border at each cuff. This same contrasting border is used around the hem and on one side it goes up the side to forma bit of a side slit for a sexy flash of leg! Excellent, appears unworn condition

Unlined and closes at the back with a painted metal zipper. Fabric is signed throughout.

Note that through the body it is very loose and open but the shoulders and upper bodice are smaller - the fabric has some stretch so it will accommodate a variety of frames

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 59" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED-LRG

Item# DD1597

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 George Halley archives comes this one of a kind, hand painted silk gown. Made of a silk crepe that has a hand painted feather design that runs across the top and back of the neck and then down each wide, kimono influenced sleeve. The sleeves are cut directly from the high waist so are amazingly wide and full! The waist nips in and then the skirt falls to the floor in a A-line shape. The painted design on the upper bodice has flat silver discs applied and worked into the design. This was customs made and a one of a kind. Overall sound condition with a couple of small issues - please read the next paragraph. Presents well!

Fully lined in a purple silk that is hand set. Closes with a back, hand set, painted metal zipper and hook & eye at the back neck. Note that there is subtle fading along the top of the shoulders - because of the pattern it looks deliberate and to be honest I am not sure if it is actually the pattern. There is also a lightening along both sides of the skirt following the seams. It could be worn as is or you could take in the skirt to make it more of a straight sheath and it would eliminate this. Priced accordingly and still an amazing example of his work and a one of kind!

Sleeves: approx 22"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust:no true defined side seams
High waist at seam: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12.5" from top of bodice to waist seam at front
Skirt: 45" from waist seam at front to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1596

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

Wonderful canvas coat by Pierre Cardin is like a high fashion Macintosh sans trench. This one is A-line and done in a black canvas with a taupe striping of canvas that runs across the chest and forms a giant side set "P" which is of course the Pierre Cardin logo. The hem has a similar striping of fabric and I love how the sides are cut curved and sculptural - his signature touch! The neckline is high and the buttons set to one side. The sleeves are kept simple so that the shape and that wonderful striping take center stage. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with off-set buttons down the front. The fabric has a a touch of patina - though I think this is more just the natural nature of the fabric. Hidden pockets along the side seams.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 39" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C211

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 absolutely gorgeous Pucci dress with a superb citrus color palette in corals, pinks and tangerines! Made of his signature lightweight silk jersey, it has a custom screened design that features one of iconic prints. Skinny sleeves and a bodice that skims over the bust and drops into a low slung waist that then tops a sleek and simple skirt, This is a classic Pucci silhouette that is instantly recognizable and very sexy despite it covering you form head to toe. I love the band at the waist that gives it a bit of visual definition but still keeps the easy to wear cut. That band expands down the back of the dress and also is picked up at the collar, cuffs and hem. The colors all pop against each other beautifully The entire dress weighs ounces and is wonderfully bright and happy in feel as all the very best Pucci's are! Excellent, museum quality condition.

Unlined and closes with a back hidden, painted metal zipper. Each cuff has a fabric covered button to close. The fabric is a silk jersey and does have some stretch.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17" 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: 19" from top of bodice to dropped waist
Skirt: 37" from dropped waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1593

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 colors in this gown are amazing - they are just stunning and when combined with the gold metallic threads that run top to bottom on this gown it is just beautiful. The photos do not quite capture the subtle gold gleam of the dress. The exterior layer is a silk chiffon that besides the gold threading has a wonderful print that suggests feathers - very special! I love Malcolm Starr pieces and have many in my archives and have already sold as equally a number but this is the first time I have seen this cut of dress! The design is amazing and the one shoulder gives it a definitive goddess feel! It falls in a sheath of fabric over the body and has an additional panel of fabric on one side that drapes and warps over to hide the side zipper and give the dress extra drape and volume! If you even remotely love it in the photos you will be floored in person - it is better! Excellent condition

Fully lined in a sheath of pale tangerine silk crepe that is lined with a silk chiffon. The very upper portion of the dress is lined in a lingerie weight nude net. Elastic edges the top neckline and it closes at the side with a painted metal zipper. The side panel of fabric wraps and hooks into place.

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 55" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1592

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 two piece set is an easy to wear skirt and top combo. The silk has applied glitter that makes the design you see and a row of rhinestones ring the neck. The top is cut loose and easy with wide sleeves that come out from the waist and gradually narrow down to a slim cuff that zips around your wrist. The skirt has an odd rounded cut at its hem with a portion of it cut to hang longer then the rest. I styled this at the back so it gives it an almost trained effect. Love that you can break this up and wear separate as well as a set! Great condition.

Fully lined in a black silk. The skirt closes with a side painted metal zipper and hook & eye at the waist. The top slips on and closes with painted metal zipper along the seam of one shoulder. Zippers at each cuff. Elastic at the waist of the top. There is wear to the top edge of the skirt and a small reapir tot he fabric near the waist but it is minor and covered by the top when on. Priced accordingly

Top
Sleeves: approx 27"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: open with no true side seams
Waist: 14-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 18" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 14"
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED

Item# DD1589

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 very beautiful Scott Barrie dress is made of the lightest, finest silk chiffon. I absolutely love the print on this dress and I love how he has used it to make the dress feel light, airy and pretty. The pretty pale blue exterior sits over a silk interior that is just one shade of blue off nude and the effect is that the fabric floats over the wearer. This gives it such a feminine feel and allows the fabric to really flow and move when on. The waist cinches in with the original tie belt and the front has a pretty tiny little ruffle detailing. The way the buttons are set allows for just a hint of skin to peek through which gives this otherwise innocent feeling dress a bit of a sexy touch. The skirt is stunning and just cascades to the floor. It is a really special piece and very beautiful! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in a pale, pale blue silk chiffon and slips on to wear. Elastic at the waist for an easy fit. has its original matching silk chiffon tie belt.

Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1588

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 sexy, short and fabulous little dress made of a slinky, fluid very thin net jersey! I love the camouflage inspired print too! It has that coveted Gianni Versace Couture label that dates prior to his demise and his sexy rock and roll chic aesthetic shines on this dress! The cut is unabashedly female and chic - it has an almost dancer feel to it and you can't help but feel sexy if you can fit it! The dress is suspended by two tiny spaghetti straps. The front and back dip low and then it skims over the waist and at the hip flares out in a skirt cut asymmetrically with each side cut a little longer then the front and back! The skirt is bias cut and super short for lots of leg to show. It weighs almost nothing so wearing it feels amazing. It is really a gorgeous and daring dress. Excellent condition.

Fully lined an a brown stretch jersey. No closures and slips on to wear. Tagged a S

Bust: 13-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist:11-14 " flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 30" from shoulder to shortest part of hem, 42" to the longest side pieces
Note that is will come up when on since its a stretch fabric

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1587

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

We are so pleased to see velvet making an appearance on both the runways and red carpets again! It really is an insanely fabulous fabric and oft over-looked. This is a beautiful gown that has its original velvet belt with a silk tie. I love that you can wear the belt with the ties at the front or the back. The skirt of the gown has unexpected volume. This is created by a large, soft pleat in the front for extra volume on the lower half of the skirt. When standing still it falls in a sleek column of velvet but when you move this pleat allows it to have a bit of shape. The top portion is cut with strong shoulders and a simple cut to the bodice. Excellent condition and appears unworn.

Fully lined in black silk and closes with a hidden set zipper. The belt is original to the dress, ties with silk ribbons and is backed with suede. I have shown it with the ribbons at the front but you can wear it the other way around as well.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem
Belt: 27" from end to end not including the ribbon ties, 5" high at the widest points,

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1584

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 gorgeous Malcolm Starr in a pretty red and gold silk chiffon. The print is a graphic red on the white chiffon and then running through this are circles of gold thread in various sizes. I love the dramatic tie at the neck - it is actually an extension of the collar and you can tie it loose and long or wrap it to create a more scarf like effect. Each sleeve poufs above the cuffed wrists.. The waist cinches in and the belt is original to the dress. There is a lot of fabric through the skirt and it is cut on the bias so really moves wonderfully! Great overall condition.

Fully lined in a pale pink silky rayon and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Each cuff closes with hidden snaps at the wrist. The tie is attached at the neck. Has its original belt that is in great condition. Note that there is some discoloration to the inside upper lining but it of course does not show through. There are some spots and faint discolorations on the sleeves and some very small once scattered on the skirt near the waist - these are all lost in the pattern but are there. I have priced it accordingly.

Sleeves: approx 25"
Shoulders: "
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 39" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1582

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 Maggy Reeves dress has a bit of a Cardin feel to it. It is cut as a sheath with no sleeves and the skirt widens slightly as it nears the hem. Made of a red jersey with a matte silk feeling fabric adorning the chest. This is cut on the curve around the neck and then ends in a rectangular shape. I love the top stitching that follows the edge of this "neck piece", it really gives it a second dimension and a bit of a mod feeling. Very chic and simple so that the color and the girl wearing it take center stage! Great condition

Fully lined in a red silky rayon and closes with a back painted metal zipper. I feel like there is the very slightest change in color to the jersey in certain lights. I have priced it to move because of this but could not capture it. It's there but not there

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 49" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1583

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 beauty! This lovely metallic brocade is just wonderful! There is a depth and richness to the silk that you just don't get the full impact of till you see it in person - even the backdrop of black has a hint of the gold thread running through it giving it another dimension and subtle glint. The flower design looks 3D in person and there is a slight raise to some of the design but it is more caused by a clever sense of tone and texture used int he design. The design run rampant over the entire dress starting just below  the scooped neck to the hem. I love how the design gets more intense as it nears the hem and it does the same on the sleeves. A belt allows you to cinch in the waist and give it shape if you wish or you can wear it like a shift Lovely and in excellent, appears unworn condition!

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Original fabric tie belt is in excellent condition.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 44" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML- MED

Item# DD1579

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 La Mendola dresses - they are genius with their print and really capture the easy, jet set life style of the bohemian chic jet set girls of the 60s and 70s. Made of a mix of silk chiffon and a silk jersey custom screened in one of their signature prints, this chic little day dress is gorgeous! The colors are divine with a mix of purple, pink and lime that oddly works! The bodice is a silk jersey and the sleeves and skirt a flowing silk chiffon. I love the high collar and the full sleeves that are caught by a wide band of silk jersey at each cuff. The skirt is all flowing and flirty. Yard of silk chiffon are draped over a pink silk interior layer that give a flash of solid color when you twirl or sit. Really a fabulous dress! Excellent, appears unworn condition!

Fully lined in pink silk except for the sleeves which are unlined. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. Each cuff has hidden snaps under the decorative row of tiny fabric covered buttons.

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 24" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1577

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

Treacy Lowe designed her pieces around the fabric.For this one, she had a fine, flat pile velveteen made in India and printed with an amazing design, The fabric is thin and pliable and the flat pile gives it a wonderful unexpected texture.- it is nothing like a normal velvet at all! The print is an exotic feeling paisley type design with contracting borders running down the sleeves, side and collar. The sleeves are cut simply and straight rather then narrowing as they reach the cuff. The neckline has a V and it still has its original fabric sash so it can be worn loose and caftan like or cinch it to create more shape! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

The dress is fully lined in a high grade red tissue silk except for the sleeves which are unlined. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. The original fabric tie is present and also in excellent condition. Note that it present much more of a pale green in person - the light bounces off the fabric and draws out the pattern more in the photos.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulder: 15" across
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML- MED

Item# DD1573

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

Absolutely amazing fur trimmed swing coat in the most gorgeous deep caramel from Lilli Ann! The fabric is such an amazing color  and goes perfectly with that huge collar! It has a beautiful finish and is a nice weight that makes it easy to move in. The fur collars is red fox and is thick and lush. It is cut to swing out and has full length sleeves. Really a fantastic coat and highly collectible - you definitely do not come by a fifties coat in this kind of color every day! Love the side pockets and matching fabric covered buttons! Excellent condition

Fully lined in a matching color silky rayon and buttons to close. Has been specialty cleaned. Side pockets and snaps under the neck closure so it stays perfectly in place. Can be worn by a smaller girl and be over-sized. The mannequin is a 6 and it is not pinned on her.

Sleeves: approx 21"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 29" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# C208

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 love this printed cotton Lanvin dress with its amazing seaside picturesque design that is screened onto the fabric, The print is just exceptional and then colors used are wonderful. Little sailboats and birds sail across the sea and sky. It is so bright and cheerful! You can wear it as a shift 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. You can leave it open quite low or keep it buttoned up. A neat little pointed collar is thew perfect finishing detail. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined and buttons to close to the waist. Original matching fabric belt. Each sleeve closes with two fabric covered buttons.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across the back form side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across the back form side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from top of bust to bottom hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD1570

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 darling little Mollie Parnis dress that is a pretty palette of soft reds and blues with subtle pops of yellow worked through the print. The bodice has a simple cut with a high scooped neckline. Each sleeve has slight fullness above the cuffed wrist. The waist is defined by both the print and a band of fabric and then the skirt flares out from there! I love the panels of blue print that go down each side of the skirt - that little touch really is the perfect detail for me! The fabric is a printed scarf weight rayon made to look like a silk. At the time this was cutting edge fabric and quite innovative! Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Each sleeve has hidden snaps under the decorative row of buttons on the cuff.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: "14.5 flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 13" from top of bodice to top of waist band + 4" band
Skirt: 28" from bottom of waist band to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1571

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 gorgeous mainline Arnold Scaasi cocktail dress that is both refined and elegant and sexy at the same time! The body of the dress is a fine black silk that skim the body and is a fabulous shorter length. The bodice scoops down with a built in bead covered lace inset to suggest the hint of lingerie peeking out. The sleeves are amazing - black lace is covered with beads and sequins so your arms look jeweled! I love the wide neck and sexiness of this dress! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in a fine black silk and closes with a back hidden set zipper. The sleeves are unlined. Hand finished and beautifully constructed inside.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
length: 34" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1569

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 gown is absolutely incredible and so rare. It really is one of the most phenomenal dresses I have ever had and a highly desirable label! The fabric is a heavy weight, luxurious silk satin in a deep, rich golden cream. Onto this is a hand done floral design, appliqued on in layers of sequins, beads and rhinestones. There is even silk fabric worked into the design that gives it a 3D effect. This completely covers the front bodice and trails down over the waist. Another huge applique sits just above the curved side slit. The cut is all bombshell Hollywood starlet goddess. A fitted, strapless bodice follows every curve. It cinches in at the waist  with a flat piping detail and then curves over the hips into a narrow curve to the floor. The side slit overlaps and is cut on the curve. Everything about this gown is cut to emphasize your curves! The bodice is lightly boned and all those beaded and detailed appliques are set and applied by hand.  The back is cut so that there is a train like fullness near the hem! Excellent condition and a rare museum worthy piece.

Fully lined through the bodice in a cream silky rayon and the skirt is lined in a nude silk organza. There is boning in the bodice. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. All hand work from top to bottom. Note that along the very top edge of the dress where it would sit under the arms the fabric started to split. I had some small stitches along the edge to secure it. It is priced accordingly. If not for these small flaws that are not seen when on it would be priced several hundred dollars more!

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam with an A to small B cup
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 10" from top of the bodice to the waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to back hem, the front curves up slightly shorter

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1566

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

Superb Trompe l'oell Roberta de Camerino. This is of course what he was known for - his cleverly screened dresses gave the appearance of elaborate dinner suits. He did them on poly jerseys like this one - this fabric was cutting edge at the time and held colour magnificently. It has enough weight to hold the shape as he desired but to still drape and move beautifully on the wearer. It is virtually wrinkle free and easy to travel with. I love the design - this one suggests a a skirt and full bibbed lace shirt with a sash tied about the waist! Two tones of red and a sweeping Aline design. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear. Metal buttons with the signature R at the neck and cuffs. The very occasional little pill or very slight scuff to the fabric - this is normal for this type of fabric as it ages and I am being very picky. Note the cut is full through the body but the shoulders are narrow - I did not pin it on my size small mannequin - you can see it is still generous in the body. It will fit a variety of sizes!

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 57" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1463

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 cute little Paganne red number in a ribbed poly jersey that is very easy to wear and travel with.It has a simple shift cut with ling, slim sleeves and a high neck that has a contrasting collar. It skims over the body with a slight flare at the hem! I love the bold design that is screened onto the fabric - flowers and stylized pop art print give the dress a lean and pretty feel. Its a super, throw on and go kind of dress! Finished with a charming lace trim. Excellent condition.

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Lace trim at the hem. Signed through fabric. Washable

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: " from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: " from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1462

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

Superb Trompe l'oell Roberta de Camerino. This is of course what he was known for - his cleverly screened dresses gave the appearance of chic dinner suits. He did them on poly jerseys like this one - this fabric was cutting edge at the time and held colour magnificently. It has enough weight to hold the shape as he desired but to still drape and move beautifully on the wearer. It is virtually wrinkle free and easy to travel with. I love the design - this one suggests a full suit with a collared and cuffed shirt underneath! Two tones of red and a sweeping Aline design. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear. Metal buttons with the signature R at the neck and cuffs. The very occasional little pill or very slight scuff to the fabric - this is normal for this type of fabric as it ages and I am being very picky. Perhaps the slightest of greying to the white of the cuffs and collars but again I am being very picky and I priced it accordingly. At some point someone has let out the back and there are faint stitch lines. Note the cut is full through the body but the shoulders are narrow - I did not pin it on my size small mannequin - you can see it is still generous in the body. It will fit a variety of sizes!

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 57" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1461

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

Very easy to wear, pretty hand painted silk caftan maxi dress from Zandra Rhodes. Love the mix of pink and black amd the print that mixes strings pf "pearls" and little bows/ It is cut loose and long and made of a scarf weight silk. You can belt it for more shape or wear it as shown. The collar and cuffs are finished with her signature knife pleated ruffles! Love how it widens as it nears the ground. OIt is like wearing nothing once on and is very light and feels fabulous! Excellent condition.

Unlined and slip on to wear. Note the pink is a touch stronger in hue in real life. Prettier then how it ohotoed

Sleeves: 20"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 26" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 54" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML- MED

Item# DD1459

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

Montana often took the lines of 40s pieces and made them his own. His pieces stripped away the niceties of the earlier decades and he gave classic lines a new tough edginess that was pure Montana! This is a great little black dress that is fitted and follows a girls curves. We love the shoulders and that expanse of bare skin. Each has a tie detail and a slimmer strap on the top of the shoulder. The seaming mimics his iconic metal corsets and there is a sharply cut peplum around the hips. The skirt underneath is fitted and slim! Excellent condition.

Fully lined in black silky rayon and closes with a back zipper. Each shoulder ties as you wish.

Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 21.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG

Item# DD1458

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

Easy to wear and a super piece by Bill Tice. Bill Tice did lingerie and he also did a range of lounge type, hostess pieces. All with that fabulous seventies decadence. This lovely little shimmering emerald maxi dress is made of a liquid flat ply velvet that is very light and moves and drapes fantastically. The upper bodice has a gathered elastic and tie front with a sexy keyhole. The edges are finished with a gold threads along the top of the riffled trim and along that high slit along the leg. The dress flows from the bust in loose folds of fabric. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear. Elastic gathers through the bodice and ties at the front. A true emerald green in person - it photoed a touch more turquoise or teal green then it  really is.

Bust: 14-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist & Hips: open
Bodice: 11.5" from shoulder to bottom of gathers under the bust
Skirt: 41" from under the bust to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1454

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 sexy dress that has a great mix of the 50s fitted wiggle dress with that eighties love of bright acid color. Very well made and high end from designer Jacques Molkos. It has a definitive Ungaro feel to it with the same hand place and gather silk that Ungaro was doing during this time. It is made of silk in beautiful tones of bright pink mixed with blues and greens and pops of yellows. I love the way the silk is formed to the body and placed to give you maximum bombshell curves. A sexy swag sits at one hip. Just gorgeous! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in pink silk with hand finishes. Closes with a back, hand painted metal zipper.

Bust:18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5-15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 35" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1452

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

This is a rare and hard to find larger sized Courreges shift dress. It is hard enough to find Courreges this days but to find one that is actually a decent size is wonderful! This is classic Courreges and his Future Couture label. It is sleeveless and snaps to close. The base fabric is jet black and his signature fine wool with just a touch of texture running through it. The snaps are set on one side and there is a little buckle detail at the waist. I love the one slanted pocket at the side! Impeccably constructed as one would expect. This is instantly recognizable, classic Courreges! Excellent condition!

Tagged a Courreges size C. Fully lined in a black silky rayon and it snaps to close - they can both fully open. There is slight wear to the front "belt" as typical in a Courreges piece of this age. This in no way detracts or deters form the value. Hand finishes.

Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across the back with no real defined side seams
Length: 40" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED

Item# DD1450

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 amazing couture creation from James Galanos from an absolutely amazing textile! The silk on this gown is feather light and has a beautiful design in black, cream and a brown clay color woven into it. Through this is highlights of gold thread worked into the fabric.  This combination creates a stunning visual effect adds depth and texture to the fabric. The cut is remarkable and dramatic. The silk has been knife pleated all through the body which gives the illusion of extra height by those subtle vertical lines this creates. Each sleeve billows above a slim cuff and the are cut full from the waist. The front plunges in a deep V to the waist banding. The skirt is cut in one long and lean swoop of silk chiffon. The final detail is a silk flower set at the waist from which ribbons dangle down the front. Excellent, seemingly unworn condition

The pleating of the fabric acts as the lining and it is otherwise unlined. It closes with a low painted metal zipper that starts at the waist. There are a series of hook and eye and snaps under the flower detailing at the waist. Each sleeve closes with a small painted metal zipper.

Sleeves: approx 21"
Shoulder: no defined seams
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from neck to slight empire waist
Skirt: 44" from slight empire waist to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED

Item# DD1449

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

Halston IV caftan in a stunning green lurex with blue highlights, is an easy way to be instantly dressed up and still entirely comfortable. You will see often these in jersey but the metallic lurex ones are a tad harder to find. The green is extremely dynamic and bold and these can go from the beach to entertaining at home with flats, to full on evening glamor! It is cut deceptively simple with a slit front neck and a second slit that goes up to the knee at the bottom of the front. The rest is loose and easy with seamless set sleeves and a to the floor skirt that widens as it reaches the hem. You can wear this loose or belt it. Wonderful piece and in excellent, appears unworn condition!

Fully lined through the body in a black silky rayon and slips on to wear. Has its original belt. Each sleeve buttons at the cuff

Sleeves: approx 22"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 28" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 50" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA as long as the bust fits

Item# DD1442

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

Seriously a stunning, stunning dress - this silk chiffon gown from Malcolm Starr is an absolutely amazing piece that would have been red carpet ready for the greatest of starlets back in its day and is a serious little beauty for a modern girl choice now. The fine silk chiffon is feather light and pristine. Onto this is a gorgeous design done entirely by hand applied "glitter" in silver and gold. This treatment would have been done directly fused onto the fabric and has an almost 3D effect. It is applied in geometric design that covers the entire dress from shoulder to hem. The entire dress glints and shimmers in the light and it is startling beautiful in person. A stunning silhouette and cut. It's really a beauty and it is in excellent, unworn condition!

Fully lined in a black silky rayon except for the sleeves. Closes with a back pained metal zipper.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 19" 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: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1439

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

Pretty raw silk salmon colored Donald Brooks with a flat knife pleat detailing that runs down the front on both sides of the buttons. You can wear it loose and shift-like or use the original tie belt to cinch in the waist. The buttons are very unusual - each pair is set on a gold toned link - much like a mans tuxedo shirt. A modesty flap runs along behind them but this button detail makes the whole front closure very interesting. Very sweet and easy to wear. Condition present excellent but there is one small flaw to note - please read below.

Unlined and closes with the front round buttons. Each cuff closes with a button as well. Hidden pockets along the hip seam. There is a faint mark under one arm. You cant see it when on and I honestly did not even see it until I went to post it and had it flat in strong light. I have cut the price dramatically down because of it. It presents perfectly when on.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1438

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

Stunning, low back silk gown by Hanae Mori is done in beautiful vibrant pink tones! Huge flowers are screened over it but in a size that makes them almost abstract. The centers of each are done in a black print and give a perfect little pop of contrast The shoulders are wide swaths of silk that are set into a square cut front and then dip very low at the back! The fabric is cut on the bias and really drapes to fit the body. The skirt is one long, elegant sheath of silk with a sexy back slit. It is very elegant and still has that touch of a Japanese feel that Hanae so cleverly brings to her designs. I lvoe it! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in a combination of silk organza and silk. It closes at the low back with a painted zipper. It is cut on the bias so measurements will change to fit. The silk is very fine and light

Bust: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 19" from shoulder to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1437

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 baby pink silk Malcolm Starr coat this is just divine. The silk has a slight texture running through it giving it a touch of visual interest. It closes neatly with a double row of buttons at the front and each button is covered in the same pink silk. I love the slim cut and nod to a pea coat but with more refined lady like lines. A small round collar sits prettily at the neck and there is a waist detailing at the lower back. Just lovely and very well made. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in a pink silk and buttons to close. Silk lined pockets along the front seams. Finished button holes. A true baby pink in person.

Sleeves: 20"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C204

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

Graphic and bold bright blue silk and white dot silk dress from Ted Lapidus. I really love this print and the fabric is a high grade silk so it feels like heaven on. It is cut with a nod to the flapper dress and actually has a dropped waist and the torso is cut tubular with no definition. The skirt is attached low on the hip and has a flirty bit of fullness. I love that the sleeves have some volume to them! We have tied the original belt at the hip seam and then cinched it in to sit at the top of the hip - this is how it was meant to be worn and give the top portion a bit of pretty airiness and keeps the skirt just to the knee. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear. Each sleeves buttons to close. Has its original tie belt and we have draped the top over a bit to give it a fuller skirt. It will hang longer if you leave it down and more flapper-esque

Sleeves: 17"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Seam at Hip: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 19" from neck to dropped waist
Skirt: 21" from dropped waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1435

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

Very simple and chic Malcolm Starr in a deep navy which is very flattering and a nice respite from basic black. The inside of the dress is a simple sheath that skims over the body. There are two payers of chiffon that sit over the very inner lining and are cut to lie right over it. A third layer then is set form the shoulders and this layer is cut in an almost circle like fashion and creates beautiful volume and airy fullness that swirls around you! I love that the from it cut tot eh hem of the sheath but that the back is cut to trail lower and gives it even more of a floating feel! The sleeves are cut slim to balance the volume and are left sheer. Wonderful! Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a deep blue silky rayon with nude netting at the top of the shoulders and just above the bust. Closes with an zipper on the inner dress and the outer floating layer has buttons from the neck to where the solid blue starts at the back. Each sleeve has hidden snaps to close.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 35" from neck to hem at the front, 43" at the back

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1434

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 lovely refined shift and shell set that is from when Bill Blass was designing for Maurice Rentner! The fabric is wonderful - swirls of cream on cream with a slightly silverish cast to it. It is cut very simply but perfectly. The under-dress has a lingerie weight silk top to which the skirt is attached, Over this is the little sleeveless shell. This is a clever technique to ensure that the skirt sits perfectly and that the wearer does not inadvertently show skin between the top and skirt. it is really the proper way to cut a skirt and top like this but one no longer used since it used so much extra fabric! Beautifully made and very chic! Excellent, appears unworn condition

Both piece are fully lined in a pale taupe tissue silk. Each closes with a back painted metal zipper. Hidden pockets along the side hip seam. The hem of the shell is weighted.

Dress
Bust: 18" 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
Bodice: 16" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 25" from waist to hem

Shell
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 20" from neck to waist

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1432

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 one of those dresses where you know the designer was experimenting with the new fabrics that were being created during this time period. I have called it "space age" but it still retains that hint of the Victorian era that Varon pieces tend to have. The fabric used is really unusual and off the hanger this dress is not any where near as impressive as it is on. The striped parts are made of a almost chenille type fabric for the black and what parts that have been woven on a silver nylon mesh base. The silver has just a hint of translucence and it is far lighter in weight that you would think. The bodice is a velvet and then the neck and waist are trimmed in glossy black sequins and just a touch of lace around the face., Very unusual and striking. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a back painted metal zipper.

Sleeves: 18"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" 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: 37" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1431

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