These printed gowns were a Lanvin staple and the dress of the season in its day. They were designed for that chic modern woman to wear while entertaining at home or to go out for a chic dinner and were often the subject for Vogue or Harper's Bazaar editorials. The colors photoed fabulously and you feel quite wonderful when wearing one. The wearer was able to move and be superbly comfortable, never worrying about being inappropriate or uncomfortable. Really these were a signature piece and every chic woman had to have one. The print and colors used in this particular one are utterly amazing - the mix is masterful and unexpected. It is made entirely of a fine silk chiffon that flows and drapes beautifully. The front has a high neck with a pretty ruffled finish. The riffle is picked up on each shoulder giving it a slight Victorian feel. The skirt is equally beautiful with wide flat pleats set into the waist so it has volume as it cascades to the floor. I love that the inner skirt is finished at its hem with a silk piping of the same fabric as the exterior! It is an amazing and rare piece of fashion history. Excellent condition.

The bodice is lined with a nude silk chiffon and the sleeves are left unlined. The skirt has an inner lining of cream silk chiffon that is scalloped and finished with a ruffled edge piped with the same silk as the exterior. Closes with a back painted metal zipper to just above the waist and then has an open slit until the hook & eye at the back of the neck. Each sleeve has three fabric covered buttons and loops. Hand finished. Some very small discolorations on the front skirt that do not distract and are lost in the pattern but can be seen when lying flat  - super-size full length photo to see. They do not detract and I have priced it accordingly.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulder: 13.5" across
Bust: to 17" flat across the back seam
Waist: 13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 38" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1735

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

Sometimes suits go in and out of fashion but a Norell suit is always a classic. This one is exceptional. It looks like it should be heavy and the fabric is a decent weight but it is not that thick - too heavy to wear weight. Just a well made, I feel like I am wearing couture weight! The skirt is cut slim and straight and falls just past the knee. The jacket has an almost military vibe to it with four front pockets, a shaped and curved in waistline. The waist is further emphasized with a wide patent belt. It is very chic and structured and impeccably made with lots of couture level, hand finished put into the construction. This piece (and others to come) were sourced by my fellow dealer and collaborator, David Sheflin, and are from a collection of runway samples and custom made pieces. All the Norell's to list in the near future, including this one, were sourced from one the house models. She dated this one as from the 1963 collection or near to that. Excellent condition.

The jacket is fully lined in a navy silk taffeta that is hand set. The skirt is lined in a softer silk crepe, also hand set. The jacket closes down the front with buttons and the skirt closes with a side zipper at the waist. Only the belt has the Norman Norell stamp, the suit itself has no tag. It may never have had one since it was a one off. The belt and jacket both look like they were let out slightly - this is only seen in the inside lining not the exterior of the jacket. Finished button holes - even on each pocket!

Jacket
Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 27" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 27.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED

Item# DD1733

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 Missoni dress! Everything about i is what I love about the house of Missoni. It has their iconic zigzag pattern worked into the knit so its instantly recognizable. It's sexy but in that jet set kind of way. I love the deep plunge neckline and how that is balanced by a looser, easier cut through the waist. The blue metallic knit shot through the the black and oxblood is just a spectacular combination. And best of all are those sleeves! Cut in three tiers with each widening in from the shoulder - the last is very full and flared. Love it! This same tiered effect is picked up in the skirt as well. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear. The knit is fine and light. Tagged a 40 and meant to be worn loose and easy through the body. Elastic in the waist.

Sleeves: 27"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 23" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1732

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 simple grey wool skirt and vest gets over the top embellishment with a bands done in a variety of beads, huge sequins, silver foil and metal threading. The effect is wonderful and in person they have an even more raised effect then how it photoed! White and silver are used to perfectly set off the more sombre grey tone underneath. The vest is cut boxed and square and the band of embellishment runs down the front and around the hem. The skirt is a perfect slim A-line and the embellishment here circles the hem and is a full 5" high! Really fabulous and well made. This was a division of the Malcolm Starr company and their attempt to enter a higher end market. From what I can gather it only lasted a season or two but while it lasted it emphasized heavily on well made and beaded pieces like this. Excellent condition

Both pieces are lined in a grey silky rayon. The vest closes at the low front with hook and eye. The skirt closes with a back zipper. The embellishments are all hand sewn onto both pieces. There is a very faint spot near the waistband seam at the front. I only saw it in strong light lying flat and it will not photo. Hidden pockets in the skirt

Vest
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 17" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 32" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# D511

Reference Photo: "The Malcolm Starr All Starrs" ad from 1970 (l - r): Malcolm Starr, Malcolm Starr International, Malcolm Charles, J.G. Couture and Gino Charles (bottom).

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 1978 collection comes this amazing red Halston with its long attached ties that allow you to wrap and style the bodice, waist and hips in different ways to accentuate what and where you want. This is a shorter cocktail or day dress length then the gowns shown. It is also made of a light polished jersey cotton which makes it so easy to wear and travel with and despite its sexiness is incredibly comfortable to wear - this was the forefront of that American sportswear aesthetic that combines comfort with high style and sexiness. The front is low in a gathered V with tiny straps that tie behind the neck. The ties originate from the base of that V. The waist nips in and the back is left completely bare. The skirt is incredibly full - if laid out flat it is a full circle with fabric to spare. Its absolutely wonderful. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined and hooks at the waist with snaps beneath that.

Bust: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: approx 12" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 29.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1731

Reference photos: (1) Scan from the book "Halston"  /  (2) Anjelica Huston being fitted by Halston  /  (3) Karen Bjornsen, Alva Chinn, Connie Cook and Pat Cleveland in Halston Dresses, photographed by by Harry Benson, 1978.

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 the Radley version of the famous cut out dress by Ossie Clark. Ossie oversaw and designed for Radley for a time and during that tenure many of the dresses were simply solid colored versions of his print dresses from his own line. They are just as coveted and in particular this one is especially wonderful. If the red was not sexy enough, that deep plunge front with its tie under the bust and keyhole is just jaw dropping. The skirt is short and flared and I love the black edged ruffled and capped sleeves! Such a great find! Excellent condition.

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper. The front ties under the bust as shown.

Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 15-16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 32" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1729

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 do see John Kloss for Circa pieces here and there and since they were originally intended as lingerie pieces the vast majority are too thin or sheer to wear as proper dresses now. This one walks the edge - it def has a touch of sheerness in a strong light but you could use it as a cover up, just be daring or find a slip for under it. I am listing two of his feather printed pieces today and of all the Kloss pieces the print ones are my favorites and the most rare. John Kloss who was an Ossie Clark contemporary and I love his work. This gown is simple with a drop dead sexy twist with that twisted tie halter front. He chose good weight and quality nylons that held the color well and would drape exactly as he wished. This dress is a beautiful combination of corals and taupes shot through with sky blue that make up a killer feather print that covers the gown from tip to bottom. The front twisted and ties behind the neck and then cascades form that in a wide A-line of nylon. Sexy low back! Excellent condition!

Unlined and slips on to wear. Tagged a vintage Kloss for Circa Medium but check measurements. Edges are finished with his signature cross stitches.

Bust: open sides so variable
Waist: 14-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: approx 55" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1728

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

Perfect for the upcoming season, this amazing De la Renta silk chiffon dress is just wonderful. Made of almost weightless silk chiffon with pretty soft pinks and corals set on a hand screened design to suggest feathers. It is suspended from the shoulders by two tiny silk straps and then flows loosely to the hem in a bias cut cascade of silk. The hem dips longer at the front center and back and is finished with pretty pointed edging. Each side dips into a low V to mimic this detailing at the hem. Easy to wear and very beautiful. Excellent condition.

Fully lined with an inner layer of off white silk that is also cut on the bias and has the same hem detailing. Slips on the wear. Hand finished.

Bust: bias cut so 14-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Hips: open
Length: 53" from top of shoulder to longest point on the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD1726

Reference Photos: Spring 1975 Oscar de la Renta Runway.

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 incredible set, this Givenchy ensemble is comprised of a black silk chiffon inner dress over which a lace overlay sits and then is belted at the waist with a silk satin sash. The inner dress is a simple, sleeveless sheath with elastic at the waist for maximum comfort. Over this goes that incredible full length lace dress that wraps at the waist and could potentially be worn open as well. The lace on this top piece has had its floral design highlighted by chenille yarn, hand stitched in place to follow the design on the lace. The original wide silk satin sash cinches in the waist. The depth of texture that the combination of fabrics creates is quite beautiful in person.

The inner dress has two layers of silk chiffon through the bodice and the skirt is lined in a fine black tissue silk. The lace piece is fully lined in a black silk organza. The inner dress slips on to wear with elastic through the waist. The outer dress wraps to close with flat hook & eye to secure it into place. Each sleeve has a zipper at its cuff.

Inner dress
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from top of shoulder to waist
Skirt: 38.5" from waist to hem

Outer dress
Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders:15 "
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist:18 " flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: approx 20" flat across from side seam to side seam, but there are not closures below the waist
Bodice: 17" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 37" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG

Item# DD1724

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

This is a beautiful polished cotton safari suit by Ungaro that I just love. If you really want to have a seventies chic moment and mix it up with modern accessories than this is the suit for you! The jacket is everything you want in a piece with this aesthetic. Four pockets sit on the front and it has an amazing long, pointed collar that just feels so chic! It ties at the waist and the cuffs button - perfect for rolling up the sleeves to the perfect length. The skirt is marvelous - it is an extreme A-line and is almost a full circle if you were to lay it out. Everything about this outfit is chic and perfect! Love it! Excellent condition.

Both pieces are unlined and well finished inside. The skirt closes with a front zipper and hook & eye and the jacket buttons to close. Buttons at each cuff. The tie belt is original.

Jacket
Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 17.5"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 28" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 29" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1721

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

This is a stunning maxi dress made of a fine, Italian linen in that perfect sublime sand color that works so well in the hotter months. The skirt is cut on the boas and very full. It will create a wonderful, airy and floaty movement when the wearer moves. The bodice is cut with a plunge right to the waist. Your modesty is saved with the original matching colored slip that goes underneath. Love the front flat pleat details that are picked up around the hem as well. You could belt it with a fabulous leather belt for added shape! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

The slip is a sand colored silky rayon and slips on. The dress closes with a hidden set side zipper.Tagged a US 10. Note that it is lighter in real life.

Bust: 18" 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. This is the inner slip measurement - the skirt of the dress is far looser
Bodice: 17" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1720

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

Made in a hard to find, larger size, this Yves Saint Laurent smock or sack dress is constructed from a light weight polished cotton that is fabulous once on. These sack dresses were a mainstay of his line during this time period. They really played on volume and cut. Despite this fullness it can still be immensely flattering if the proportions are kept in balance when styled and on. I love the fullness through the body and that those spectacular sleeves were cut wide and full until they cinch in at the cuff on each wrist. A softly pleated round collar and buttons at the front are the perfect finish. It can be belted for a more defined shape. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on to wear. Buttons at the neck with pockets on each hip seam. Tagged a YSL 46 but please check actual measurements.

Shoulders: 21"
Sleeves: 20"
Bust: to 32" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 33" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 34" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 44" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG-XL

Item# DD1716

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

 Chic and simple this fabulous little Adele Simpson dress is that perfect throw on and go piece. Made of a black crepe, it is cut full though the body so is easy to wear. Love the long lean sleeves and pretty satin bows atop each shoulder. You could easily belt this for more shape but I do like it loose and full with the length as it is! Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on. Two fabric covered buttons at the back neck.

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 33" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1714

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

It is always great to have a sample by a designer and this Carolina Herrera spring dress and coat set is so lovely that it is a real treat to have! The dress is fitted and simple and the coat is also a simple and chic cut. What makes it stand out is that amazing rose print. The vibrant pops of red on the white backdrop is eye catching and beautiful. She always makes clothes that are appropriate and yet feminine and this set exemplifies that aesthetic. So versatile too since you can wear separate or together. Excellent condition.

Both pieces are fully lined in a white silk with hand finishes. The dress closes with a back zipper and the coat buttons to close. Pockets on the front of the coat. There is a slight make-up line inside the front collar of the dress but it is not seen when on. Otherwise the white is vibrant and the colors true.

Dress
Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from top of shoulder to hem

Coat
Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1713

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

Chanel is having a red hot fashion moment right now and even though this suit is from the late eighties it actually feels fresh and now. I love the print especially - if you look close those are actually stylized little figures that make up the fabulous red and navy print on the silk. The top is cut like a little silk bomber and it buttons all the way open so you could layer it over other pieces. At the base of the jacket/top and on the cuffs and skirt are gold toned metal buttons that each have a little chic Chanel pump embossed on them. The skirt is equally chic with a flat pleats that hug through the hips and open for a big of swingy, sexiness as they near the hem. Very well made as one would expect and very Chanel. Excellent condition

The skirt is fully lined in a navy silk and the top is unlined but beautifully finished inside. The skirt closes with hidden set buttons and a gold toned metal button at the waist. The top buttons to close with hidden set buttons and gold ones at each cuff, the waist and at the neck. Lightly padded shoulders.

Top
Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: set wide and dropped - no true seam
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 18" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 23" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1712

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 chic and pretty spring coat by Andre Laug who was one of the grand Italian Couturiers . Laug apprenticed under Nina Ricci and was the designer behind the first "Mademoiselle Ricci" collection in the summer of 1961. From there he freelanced, working for both Philip Venet and Andre Courreges. It was in 1968 that he opened his own label and I believe this coat to be from fairly early on after that happened. I love that the cut and fabric allows you to be able to get away with wearing this on its own as a dress if you wished to do so. It is cut on a pretty A-line so you can wear it loose or cinch in the waist to add shape. The collar is kept neat and simple while little round white buttons adorn the front for a pretty finish. The floral pattern that adorns the linen-look fabric from top to bottom is very pretty. The little red blooms give the entire piece a chic and fresh feel. Extremely well made with a refined sense of glamour. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a white silk that is hand set and buttons to close at the front. Original tie belt. Pockets along the front seams. Buttons at each cuff

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 29" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C239

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 came from the same source as the 1977 and 1973 Yves Saint Laurent gowns we have listed at the moment and it was sold as also being a YSL piece but unfortunately the tag is no longer present. It does feel like it could easily be a YSL piece as it is very similar to pieces we have had before in terms of cut and quality. It is an exceptional piece made of a raw black silk exterior and then is fully lined in a black fine grade silk. It's collar is ruffled, rounded circle that can stand up if you wish and it ties at the neck with a long attached tie. An incredible amount of fabric in this piece! The photos do not come close to doing the amount of fabric in the cape justice! Exceptional and the perfect topper to any evening outfit. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in black silk and ties at the neck to close with one hook & eye at the neck. Slits along front seams for arms. Hand finishes.

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust, waist and hips: open
Length: 56" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: One size fits all

Item# DD1710

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

Gene Shelly dresses are the cream of the crop when it comes to knit pieces. The sequins are completely hand applied and when you see the dress in person you realize just how densely they have been hand applied onto his signature knit base. This one is especially beautiful because of the color. It is a pale baby blue that is utterly feminine and romantic and still sexy as hell. I love the diamond pattern and the knit base allows the dress to stretch to fit where it should and hug all your curves. The Hollywood starlets were crazy over Gene Shelly pieces and for good reason. Excellent condition.

The base is a light blue knit and it does not have additional lining. It closes with a painted metal zipper. The sequins are all applied by hand and I see no bare spots. The measurements are taken flat and shows the comfortable range of each measurement

Bust: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5- 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17.5-19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 35" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1707

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 an easy to wear gown whose color and cut are very flattering. The body of the gown is loose and open making it very easy to wear and conceal any perceived flaws. The upper neck, shoulder and arms are detailed with stunning dangling beads that serve to draw the eye up to the face and put all the attention there. It is made from two layers of flowing chiffon so has a very light yet regal feel. I just love the contrast of the beads against the softness of the chiffon and the movement of the bead work! Excellent condition

Fully lined in burgundy silky rayon and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Small snaps close the chiffon over the zipper.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: no true defined seams
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Hips: open
Length: 59" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1702

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 superb basic that has a wonderful nod to military wear with its structured shape and shoulder detailing. Constructed of a black wool that is warm but not so heavy as to be cumbersome when on. It buttons down the front with rounded black glossy buttons and when done up has this great swing feel to it - like a military great coat but done as a cape! Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black satiny rayon and closes with the buttons on the front. Slits for arms to come through.

Shoulders: approx 16 "
Cape width across body: 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
It widens to 43" across by the bottom hem
Length: 45" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: One Size Fits All but do note the shoulders

Item# C238

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

It is hard to find Chanel suits in a larger size so I am delighted to show you this one! Its a classic black and white boucle and I love how the weave has been worked so that the white bits form little "Xs", giving it a bold and graphic look while still retaining that classic Chanel feel. The skirt is cut straight and simple and the jacket is the classic Chanel box cut done on a hip length jacket. There are three pockets on the jacket and each is adorned with a single large glass pearl button. More of the iconic Chanel pearls close the jacket down the front. Inside is a quilted lining and that signature chain around the interior hem so properly weights the jacket. Excellent condition

Both pieces are fully lined in a fine quality silk and the jacket's lining is quilted. The skirt closes with a flat hook at the waist and a zipper. The jacket buttons as shown. Chain weighted hem. All the pockets are fully functional.

Jacket
Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: 21" 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:28 " from neck hem

Skirt
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 27" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG

Item# DD1701

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

In the 1950s The society matrons of Toronto bought their couture directly from the houses in Europe, through the Simpsons and Eatons Couture salons or had them custom made by Cornelia Couturier who had an atelier in Toronto. Though not a member of the chambre syndicale de la haute couture, her clothing was made to the same exacting standards and the designs and workmanship rival anything being produces anywhere in the world at the time. This is an absolute beauty of an outfit that has all the fine details and workmanship the vintage collector lusts for. It is constructed from a boucle wool in a beautiful shade of sky blue. The dress is fitted with ingenious and avant garde feeling seaming through the bodice and waist to accentuate your figure. There are actual curved seams that have a slight raising to them so they sit off the dress! The skirt folds down and under itself at the front and each sleeve widens and has that unusual half seam on it. All very high end and unusual. The coat has a definite nod to the work of Balenciaga and Dior  and is cut generously and full. I love the short bold sleeves and rounded sculpted quality of the cut. Those same unusual seams are mimicked at the front. Incredible construction and really remarkable and in person - even better! If this was a more well known label I would probably have priced it double or more then what it is at now - the coat alone is worth every penny of the list price. Excellent condition with some very minor flaws to note.

The dress is fully lined and ribbon edge finished in a white silk organza and closes with a back painted metal zipper. The coat is lined in a cream silk and closes with buttons as shown. There is some shattering to the lining of the dress but it is all original and can be worn as is so I have left it. Hand work and finishes throughout. There is a dot of yellowing just under the bust and another on the skirt and in the very brightest of lights a slight tinge of yellow under one arm - the seaming hides this completely when one. One button on the coat has a pencil eraser sized yellowed area. These are very minor and do not detract.

Dress
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17-17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from shoulder to seam under the bust
Skirt: 23" from seam under the bust to hem

Coat
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust-Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1699

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 >

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In the 1950s The society matrons of Toronto bought their couture directly from the houses in Europe, through the Simpsons and Eatons Couture salons or had them custom made by Cornelia Couturier who had an atelier in Toronto. Though not a member of the chambre syndicale de la haute couture, her clothing was made to the same exacting standards and the designs and workmanship rival anything being produces anywhere in the world at the time. This is an absolute beauty of an outfit that has all the fine details and workmanship the vintage collector lusts for. The silk is a twill and as fine as you see in an Hermes scarf. The dress is fitted with charming little bow details on the wide shoulder straps and ingenious seaming through the bodice and waist to accentuate your figure. The little jacket looks like a cropped cape once on. The ruffled detailing is the true delight of this set. Each of those 3 dimensional triangles are set by hand and each is lined in a red silk. The dimension and beauty this creates is spectacular. I love the little details like the cape is close by slipping the bow under the shin through proper dressmakers finished buttonholes and this detailing is mimicked on each shoulder. Incredible construction and a secret red silk lining that only the owner and those who wish it to be seen would ever guess at. Really remarkable and in person - even better! If this was a more well known label I would probably have priced it double or more then what it is at now. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a fine grade red silk and the exterior fabric is lined in a silk organza as well. Closes with two painted metal, hand set zippers - one on the inner dress and one on the exterior. The inner bodice has a built in foundation garment as shown. Hand work and finishes throughout. Each individual panel of the skirt is pieced together by hand and each curved triangle is hand set and sewn. The workmanship it to couture standards. Some yellowing just under the bust to the interior corset but it is only inside. The cape is lined in a red silk taffeta and hand finished as well. Proper buttonholes done by hand.

Dress (measured on the inner dress)
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12.5" from shoulder to seam under the bust
Skirt: 26.5" from seam under the bust to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1698

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This is an absolutely stunning gown that we know was made in 1968 since it has a hand written tag dating to exactly November 26 of that year! Sadly it no longer has its original designer tag so it is a bit of a mystery as to who designed it. Bergdorf's would have been carrying all the big designers of the day back then and with the work and extensive beading this has, combined with the beautiful fabric, this definitely would have been by a major name. I know that one day I will stumble across a photo of it in an old Vogue or Harper's and the girl lucky enough to have grabbed it will be happy with a surprise email from me! The fabric is wonderful - it is a bright palette of color with silver thread shot through it so the dress has a wonderful glow to it. It is also very soft and not thick or stiff. The bead work is of course the most magnificent part of the gown - each detailed band is almost a full 2" and these are made of gold cord topped with beads, rhinestones and faux pearls. I love how all the edges have dangling beads - even around each cuff. It is really a beautiful and special piece. This came from the estate of Mrs. Noreen Drexel III. Excellent condition with a few small items to note.

Fully lined in a beautiful vivid green silk. It closes at the front with a series of snaps and hook & eye. Hand finishes inside and hidden pockets on the skirt. Some of the gold thread cording that sits behind the beads has started to fray but it is all still sound and adds to the vintage feel of it in my opinion. There may be the occasion bead missing but there are no bare areas.

Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# E514

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When you need that perfectly made, forever chic LBD this is the type of dress you reach for every time. Norman Norell is the master of the little chic day or cocktail dress and even though his pieces sometimes appear simple they are really a study of cut and perfect construction. This dress is made of a medium weight wool crepe that walks the line perfectly between drape and form. It is a simple sheath with pockets hidden along its side seams. It has an attached belt that you can tie loose so that you keep that sheath feel or cinch to create a more curved shape. It is sleeveless and I love the little tag inside that tell you which way is the front. The inside is beautifully finished to a couture like standard. There is always one small but perfect detail in a Norell piece and on this it is that unusual softly gathered collar that give the neckline a slight fullness and edgy feel. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a fine grade black silk with hand finishes and ribbon edged seaming. It slips on to wear and one shoulder closes with hidden snaps. The tie belt is original and attached.

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: 36" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED

Item# DD1695

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Chic and sophisticated, the connoisseur of vintage and the little black dress really cannot go long before a Norman Norell lands in her closet. His dresses are cut masterfully and beautifully with every line and seam placed exactly where it should be. This particular dress is a classic and I love it. It is a sleeveless wool crepe with the skirt set into the waist with soft gathers so it has just a touch of volume. There is actually quite a bit of fabric in the skirt and I love that it has hidden pockets along the side seams. I also love the little label that tells you which way is the front. Don't be fooled by it's simplicity - it is seamed and constructed to couture levels and the finishes within it are superb. A classic that will last you a lifetime and then still be relevant! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in a fine grade black silk that is hand set. It closes with two side zippers, one inner one that closes the bodice and then another that sits from the waist down. There are hook & eye that then cover the lower zipper. The shoulder on that same side closes with hook & eye. It looks like the bodice was taken out about an inch on either side. It was well done and could be taken back in if needed.

Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 24.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG

Item# DD1963

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This Halston IV caftan, in a stunning brilliant blue lurex with blue highlights, is an easy way to be instantly dressed up and still entirely comfortable. You will often see these in jersey but the metallic lurex ones are a tad harder to find. The blue is extremely dynamic and bold. These easy to wear and style caftan dresses 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 condition!

Fully lined through the body in a blue silky rayon and slips on to wear. Has its original belt. Each sleeve snaps at the cuff The blue is slightly deeper in tone then how it photoed.

Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 19" 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: 58" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA as long as the bust fits

Item# DD1692

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Early Calvin Klein is not the easiest to find and the really great pieces more so. This is a superb set that I really love. Both pieces are made of a rich black velvet that really moves and drapes wonderfully. The skirt is softly pleated into the waistband and has just the right touch of fullness. The top is really spectacular - it wraps over itself in the front creating a low and sexy plunge. The sleeves are wide and full near the body and then narrow at the wrist giving it an easy feel. I love the caped detailing that runs all the way around the shoulders. Versatile and chic! Excellent condition.

Both pieces are self backed. The skirt closes with a flat hook & eye and button at the waist. One hidden pocket along the hip. The top wraps and snaps to close and has buttons at each cuff. Tagged a 4 but please check measurements

Top
Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 19.5" from neck to waist

Skirt
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 32" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1691

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Beautiful and luxurious black velvet was used to make this classic Chanel maxi skirt. The fabric takes the design to the next level and really makes it feel rich and special. Around the hip it is is seamed in little 1.5" sections and then it opens to a beautiful fullness through the rest of the skirt. This gives you the shape you want but in a very chic and subtle manner and it also has fabulous movement when you twirl! Beautifully constructed as one would expect. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a high grade black silk. Closes with a side painted metal zipper and closes with a gold button with the Chanel logo on it.

Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# S498

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This little 80s Norma Kamali captures the reborn trend of the semi sheer skirt that we are once again seeing on the current runways. The skirt is completely made of a machine lace that is shot through with a secondary thread of a deep burgundy. It is very subtle but there so adds a touch extra visual interest to the piece. There is a lot of fabric in the skirt so you get tremendous movement when you twirl. By adding different colors underneath you will get an entirely different effect, or simple where boy shorts for a sexier look. The top is fitted velvet and the two textures play fabulous off one another. Excellent condition.

The top is self backed and the skirt unlined. It closes with a hidden set zipper. Tagged an 8 but please check actual measurements

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 18" from shoulder to highest point on side waist
Skirt: 34" from highest point on side waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1690

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This dramatic, Haute Couture feeling gown, has a divine cut and presence about it. Constructed from a high grade silk gazaar that was likely chosen for its ability to hold shape and volume while still being light in weight. The gown is cut into a sculpted mermaid design with a high and voluminous caped effect that circles the shoulders and gives it its couture feel. At the back it closes in way that is hidden so the line of the dress remains unbroken. At the front, the caped shoulder highlights the face and curves down in soft pleats that work their way into the soft V neckline at the center. The waist nips in and the skirt is remarkable as it falls to the floor. From the waist to floor at the front it is a sleek column. At the back it is also cut in a fitted sheath to just past the knees. It then erupts in a full lower ruffle that gives it a trained effect at the back and volume at each side, to mimic and pick up on the shape and feel of the shoulder detailing. It is classic, feminine Oscar de la Renta and quite beautiful. Elaborate inner finishes. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a pink silk taffeta with hand finishes. Closes with a back painted metal and nylon zipper. There is a wide belt included that is not pictured. It is backed in leather and the leather has dried out. I will include it but it would need repairs. Personally I don't like the dress with the belt. It is far chicer without. Tulle inside the shoulder detail and back skirting for added volume as seen. There skirt is also lined with silk organza and has a band of stiffening inside the bottom hem.

Shoulders: the opening is approx 16"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 15" from shoulder to waist
Skirt: 41" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG

Item# DD1688

Reference Photo: Photographed for creative purposes by Nikki Ormerod, Styling: Nadia Pizzimenti, Hair & Makeup: Ashley Readings, Model: Constance from Plutino Models.

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The ribbed knit and soft cotton mix jersey used for this set is so fine and light that it is just wonderful to wear. The fabric also holds color extremely well making it a beautiful choice for a house like Missoni whose very reputation is based on color and print. Multiple colors are used in the pretty floral print through the body of the skirt and top. To give contrast they used a ribbed knit with all the colors of the florals pulled into fine stripes on both the wide waist panel and cuffs. The skirt has lots of fabric and moves very prettily when on. The top just slips on and is cut loose and easy with skinny arms and a generous cut through the bust. Buttons down the front allow you to show as much skin as you wish. Very chic! Excellent, appears unworn condition

Both pieces are unlined. The top slips on to wear with buttons down the front and the skirt has elastic at the waist.

Top
Sleeves: 19" from dropped shoulder
Shoulders: 16" with slight drop
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 21" from neck to hem but meant to drape so is shorter when on

Skirt
Waist: 12-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 38" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1687

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One of the most coveted of all the Sant Angelo designs, these little stretch mesh overlay dresses are prized and hunted down by their fans! They are the ultimate fitted and sexy dress with stretch jersey under the top mesh. It was his signature to play with the tones of the inner and outer layers so that once on the dress takes on a pretty mix of the two hues. In this case the inner lining is a bright cobalt blue and the exterior a deeper blue. It is cut in panels and plunges at the front and back. You can make the skirt as high up the thigh as you dare. I love the little hip swag on this one that runs all the way down and around the skirt. I have not seen this particular detailing on one of his dresses before and it gives it a saucy, exotic flare. Very rare and special. Excellent condition.

A more covered version of this dress was photoed for Vogue Australia on Lana Ogilvie in 1990 by Anthony Gordon

Lined in a stretch blue jersey. Almost impossible to measure as it literally will stretch to fit up and down and will fit as small as a size 0. In 1990 the one pictured on Lana retailed for $1890 - add inflation and you can see the high cost of these!

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: approx 34" from top of bodice to hem but can be adjusted up or down once on

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD1686

Photo reference credit: Anthony Gordon for Vogue Australia, 1990

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Treacy Lowe pieces are amongst my favorites. She was a designer that really designed around her chosen and custom fabrics. She had most of them made to her specification in India so when you find a piece they are not only one of a kind because they are vintage, but also because of the small runs of fabric that she used. This one is a cotton that has been dyed and woven so that it has an almost iridescent quality to it and the color and tonality changes dependent on the light. Onto this is trim work of a hand embroidered detailing. It has its original sash so you can wear it loose and easy as a caftan or cinch the waist for shape. I love the elaborately embroidered neckline! Excellent condition.

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Original tie belt. 100% cotton. Slightly more pastel and softer color then shown.

Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: slightly dropped and 17"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 52" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1684

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Love this sleek black velvet coat from Roberta di Camerino. It has that perfect lean seventies cut with pointed collar and the most amazing gold toned metal buttons. That glint of gold gives the coat an amazing luxurious feel! I love how it is cut slim through the body and arms and then flares out at the hem. Really exceptional and rare. Excellent condition

Fully line in a silky rayon that has the "R" logo scattered over its surface. Closes with "R" embossed gold tone buttons. Hidden pockets along the side seam - the front pockets on the bodice and hip are faux. Cotton velvet.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# C228

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A beautiful ribbon weave silk chiffon dress meant to be layered over a slip or under-layer. The fabric design is classic Hanae Mori, drawing on her love of flowers. It is cut like a loose fitting sheath through the body and I love the primness of the high neckline. Each sleeve ends with a pretty little ruffle. What makes it unique though, is the pretty ruffles that run down each side of the skirt. This combined with that pretty ribbon effect running through the fabric and the cuffs give the entire dress a very romantic and feminine feel. It is very chic and pretty! Excellent condition.

Unlined and closes with a back zipper and snaps at the back neck. Each cuff has elastic just above the ruffle finish. 

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1676

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Bias cut, silk chiffon layers give this beautiful gown a light as a feather feel while keeping it looking expensive and chic. The inner two layers are black silk chiffon with a spectacular top layer that has a swooping design of a silver blue, a gold and a copper in a metallic fine thread applique fused onto the silk. The hem flares out at bottom, actually by quite a bit, but because it is cut on the bias it feels more like a column when the wearer is standing still and only displays its wonderful fullness once you move or twirl. The way it is cut is very old school and very much like earlier couture twenties pieces. It has that classic one shoulder shape and the shoulder from which the entire dress suspends is topped by a dramatic bow made of the same fabric. Really a wonderful dress! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in a two layers of black silk chiffon that is also bias cut. It closes with a hidden side zipper. The bias cut allows for a variety of sizes as long as the bust fits

Bust: 17-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20-24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 59" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD1675

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This is the all red version of the red and white suit that walked the S/S 1994 catwalk. Designed by Gianni Versace himself, this is everything you want in a Versace suit from this time period. It is constructed from a fine lightweight wool in the perfect shade of red that is immensely flattering to most skin tones. The skirt is a little A-line cut and is finished above the knee and allows for miles of leg to show. The jacket has a military vibe to it with a double breasted front and fitted silhouette. Silk satin straps go up and over each shoulder and are anchored with large silver metal medallions. This leaves just a peek of bare skin showing in between for a sexy edge. Those same buttons continue down the front of the jacket, getting slightly smaller as they near the waist. This change in size cleverly creates the illusion of an even tinier nipped in waist. Each of the buttons is made of a silver metal and are done in full raised relief, with the Versace crest and two circles of rhinestones. Each sleeve ends in a mock tuxedo cuff made from the same satin as the shoulder detailing and are each finished with the same large sized metal & rhinestone buttons. Beautifully finished. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a red silky rayon and close with buttons on the jacket and a hidden set, painted nylon zipper on the skirt. Tagged a vintage Versace 40. Appears unworn

Jacket
Sleeves:24 "
Shoulders: approx 15"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 19" from neck to waist

Skirt
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 18" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1673

Reference Photo: Linda Evangelista for S/S 1994 Versace.

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A dreamy romantic cut combined with an almost neon orange and hot pink make for an ultra feminine and high end dress! This is Ferre at his best. The inner dress is actually a stretch bandage dress so clings to every curve like a glove. A stretch silk satin band binds the waist and then pink silk chiffon panels form a goddess feel bodice that is suspended from the shoulders by pretty velvet buttons. Panels of that same pink chiffon attach under the waist band in pretty panels at the front and back - by only placing them on the front and back he cleverly allows the uber fitted bandage skirt underneath to be glimpsed - a sort of subverted sexuality. The jacket is a classic cropped box cut and uses that same silk satin as its base and then those are all attached to each other by panels of the pink chiffon. It is honestly just wonderful and even better in person! Ferre is a designer that is sometimes overlooked but he really did amazing work! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

The dress is unlined and closes with a back painted nylon zipper. The fabric has stretch and is meant o fit very tightly. It has elastic along the inner bodice top edge. Each shoulder has a velvet button and loop to close. The jacket is fully lined in pink silk chiffon and has no closures. Both pieces are tagged as a 40. Note that there is a smudge on the side of the inner skirt under the panel. Priced accordingly

Jacket
Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 16" from neck to hem

Dress
Bust:14-18 " flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5-14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 14-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice:12 " from shoulder to top of waist band,  6" from top of inner bodice
Waist band: 5.5"
Skirt: 23" from top of waist band to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS- SML

Item# DD1672

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Based on the label and the fabric and after some research, I am fairly certain that this is from the 1997 collection. That collection featured knits with metallic elements. If it is not that year then I suspect that it is even earlier. It is rare to find early Dries and this dress is just a fabulous example of his work. It is a sweater dress and made of a lightweight knit that has silver thread worked through it so the dress has a subtle glint in the light. Fabric is always the start point for Dries so it is easy to understand how the design of this dress evolved as the cut takes full advantage of the properties of the knit. On the sleeves and hem the knit is a looser weave so you get a glimpse of skin peeking through - very subtly sexy. Both the sleeves and skirt flare at the point the weave of the knit changes. It is one of those pieces you just slip on and feel instantly fabulous in. It is meant to be slightly over-sized and sloppy in feel in that perfect nineties way. You can just picture Kate Moss wearing this with combats and some fab leather jacket thrown over it. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined and slips on. Tagged a large but please go by measurements - all of which are lying flat and given un-stretched - it does have quite a bit of stretch if needed

Sleeves: 29"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 35" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1671

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This pretty much sums up 1980s nightlife. It is a huge over-sized shape with a banded ribbed & elastic sweater at the hem. This allows you to wear it high up and as mini dress or you can wear it lower down and create a longer shape (both options are photoed for you). It is completely covered in glossy black sequins, all in perfect rows so you get the illusion of added height. Cut fairly generous, it is meant to be big and loose on the top and then you will have that narrow flash of leg at the bottom. You can wear it by itself or layer it over other pieces like skinny legged jeans or leggings.Super piece and in excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black jersey with ribbing on each cuff and the hem. Slips on. Tagged a vintage 10

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Band at bottom: 14-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40" from neck to hem laying flat - it can be worn shorter as shown

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG depending on how you want it to fit

Item# E507

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This is a real treasure. There is a certain Malcolm Starr period of time where they were making the most exceptional beaded pieces in the British Crown Colony. These pieces, like this little perfect dress, are very high quality and very well made. A modern equivalent would surely cost several thousands if the work was replicated. If it even could be which I doubt! Glass tube and seed beads completely cover the exterior in a dense covering from shoulder to hem. Worked in and amongst those are trailing vines created from tube beads. These vines are decorated with pink and clear rhinestones like pretty pastel drops of dew. This detailing is on both the front and back. Because of the dense covering it has a good solid weight to it which, once on, balances perfectly and feels comfortable to wear. Really extraordinary and a real treasure! Excellent condition.

Fully lined in pink silk and it closes with a back painted metal zipper. I see no bare areas of bead work. Note that it was too small to fully close on the mannequin - it does do up entirely in the back in the right sized girl.

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
length: 37" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS

Item# DD1668

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Butter soft leather with amazing and dramatic fringe combine with intricate embroidery on this iconic Claude Montana piece! We are seeing a resurgence of all things fringed this season and it is pieces like this that are influencing that! Wide padded shoulders that are embroidered create that strong shape. It narrows down to a wasp waist and crosses and snaps down the front. The sleeves follow this same tapered shape as they reach the cuffs. The back is where all the drama lies - fringes extend from either side of the beautiful embroidery at the back and down each arm. This creates movement and the effect when on is just fabulous! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with snaps at the front, set angled to follow the seam. Two pockets on either side of the front as shown. Note that the mannequin is a 4-6 and it is not pinned on her so a smaller girl could wear this and just have that over-sized feel.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 18" meant to drop
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 21" from neck to back hem, 24" to point at front

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C225

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 late seventies gown from Victor Costa is pretty fabulous. I am not normally a huge fan of velvets but for some reason the edgy mix of the black edged silver lame detailing puts this gown into a category all on its own. It is cut to hug every curve and follow the lines of the girl wearing it. It has a sexy rounded and scooped bodice that gives it an Old Hollywood feel and I love how the silver detailing is set so it trails up and over the top edge. The skirt widens as it nears the floor and at the back it has a panel of fabric built in to create a trained effect that starts at the low back. I adore how the silver is placed on both the back and front and that low back is just sexy! It is pretty phenomenal and I love it! Excellent, appears unworn condition

Fully lined in a black silky rayon. It closes with a side, hidden set zipper. Boned and lined through the bodice so wearing a foundation garment would be optional. The back panel is an actual extension of the skirt.

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 52" from top of bodice to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1665

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

Insanely over the top, this Mr Blackwell gown is just fabulous! It has a mix of showgirl, thirties Hollywood & red carpet mixed with an undeniably eighties glam and it somehow all works! The extravagance of it gives it a high couture feel and the girl wearing this will definitely capture all eyes and attention! It is cut with an angled and full skirt that perfectly balances the huge and dramatic bow on the side. The other sleeve is a pouf that sits low off the shoulder. I love how the angled neckline mimics the angle that the low set skirt is cut at. It is a touch too big on my mannequin and I do not like to overly pin items, but do know that on a girl of the proper size, it will be more curve hugging. The fabric is a semi sheer silk organza set with little black and silver "eyelash" details that cover the fabric  from shoulder to hem and add an interesting textural detail. It really is quite fabulous and a definite entrance maker. Excellent condition.

Fully lined through the body with a black matte rayon. The skirt has two layers of tulle and the puffed sleeve is lined in a chiffon. It closes with a side zipper and both ends of the puffed sleeve have elastic.

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1664

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 killer gown by Bob Mackie who is best known for dressing Cher and for his love of opulence and bead work! He worked for both Edith Head and Jean Louis and I think he secretly always designed for the big screen and the bygone glamor of Hollywood. His work always is over the top and extravagant. This is an amazing silk jersey gown in a sleek and simple black that is cut to create height and curves. It would not be a Bob Mackie without some glitz though and the neckline and shoulder straps give it that in spades! Beads and rhinestones are heavily applied to completely cover each strap that curves over the shoulder. The bead work continues around and down through the curve of the low set back and then down the front to the waist on the front. Attached to those heavily beaded areas are dangling bits of beads and silver balls. The bodice and shoulders are very structured and molded inside so you are fully supported. It feels like couture on! Extremely well made and in excellent condition

Fully lined through the bodice in silk that is completely hand set, with a built in corset type foundation and is boned and slightly molded in shape. It closes with a back painted, hand set zipper. Hand finished throughout. The skirt is left unlined and the fabric is opaque enough that this works.

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14 " flat across from side seam to side seam at bottom of inner corset which ends at waist seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam and will stretch another 2-3 inches
Bodice: 10" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1633

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This is an incredible jumpsuit by the Scaasi Boutique label. This label was started as a ready to wear option and the pieces where exquisitely made, to demi-couture standards really, and it was very expensive in its day. Scaasi loved to design clothes that were extravagant and over the top. For him, more was more and embellishing pieces made them more interesting and dramatic in his eye. He dressed many celebrities, socialites and first ladies to! This jumpsuit is fabulous. Made of a white net on a nude chiffon base with gold thread worked through it in a swirling pattern. Onto that are gold sequins that follow the pattern underneath. The effect is a soft muted gold from head to toe. The shoulders are cut wide so you get a nice expanse of bare skin. The waist is cut slightly high and it can easily be belted for a more hourglass shape. Each leg is cut wide and full. It is amazing and I love it! Excellent, appears unworn condition

Fully lined in a nude chiffon and closes with a back metal zipper. Each sleeve has a hook and eye. The bodice is lightly boned. Each pant leg is finished with a wide piece of horse hair tape to it keeps its wide shape. Slightly more of a muted gold color in person!

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: no true defined seam
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: 14" from top of bodice to waist
Pant: 41" from waist to hem
Inseam: 29" from inner seam to cuff

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1631

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 two time celebrity favorite, this stunning Yves Saint Laurent silk dress has been worn in its various color ways by both Gwyneth Paltrow and Maggie Gyllenhaal! From the collection that Yves drew strongly from the 1940s silhouette, the lines of this little silk dress are amazing. This one was done in a combination of black shot with brilliant pops of blue and crisp whites. It wraps and ties to close so is very easy to wear and feels great when on. It is also very forgiving and allows you to cinch it in or wear a little looser if needed. The shoulders are slightly gathered along their tops and the sleeves are cut full with lots of volume. Yves utilized a common forties trick of a small padding just along the edge of the shoulder seam that helps give the shoulder cap a little lift. It ties at the side and the front has the perfect plunge! Excellent, appears unworn condition! A classic and well documented dress!

Unlined and wraps to close and ties at the waist. There is an inner waist stay that hooks to close - if you need more room through the waist you can leave this undone. The tie and wrap design allows for a bit of give tot eh measurements of an inch or two either way.

Shoulders: 15"
Bust: approx 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: approx 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: approx 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 44" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1630

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