From the Spring 2015 collection comes this fabulous little mini from Balmain. On the runway it was shown in a longer length but was also produced as this micro mini for retail. With the craze for micro short pieces still going strong it almost feels more relevant now then it did when it came out. The skirt is made from a denim feeling thick cotton canvas fabric that both holds its shape and shapes the wearer. The design is a graphic white on black and the white is placed to highlight the lines of the skirt and the cures of the girl wearing it. It is cut to sit higher up on the waist to really give you a curved feel. It cinches in at the waist and flares out slightly as it nears the hem. I love the stark lines and the two pockets that sit on either hip. Unworn and with original tags. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black ribbed silk and closes with their signature chunky back zipper. Tagged a 40. New and unworn with original hang tag still attached

Waist: 14.5" 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: SML-MED

Item# S836

Reference photo: Balmain Spring 2015, Look 18, model: Andreea Diaconu

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This would have been designed and created under the eye of Marc Bohan for Dior and has the added distinction of coming directly from the daughter of the Haute Couture client who ordered it from the atelier. It has never been on the market prior to this offering. The top is exquisite and is entirely hand made as the parameters of Haute Couture define. It is literally like holding a little jewel in your hands and feels like a wisp of air once on despite its dense bead and sequin work. The silk chiffon used is of of the finest grade and you can feel the difference at first touch. The top opens like a card and you slip it on and zip it to close up one side and then hook the top shoulder on that same side. It is covered in a floral design made up of tiny gold and silver seed beads, and sequins all hand applied. I believe this to be the work of Lesage. The edges of the top are finished with more sequins and beads and also crystal rhinestones. It is truly exquisite and I cannot go on enough about the fine workmanship and sheer time that this would have taken to create. It is an absolute work of art and a stunning example of Haute Couture from this time period. No matter how amazing it looks in the photos it is even better in real life. Excellent condition

The body of the top is backed in a black silk chiffon and the hand done bead and sequin work is clearly visible through the fabric. It closes at the side with a hand set zipper and along the top of one shoulder with hook and eye. Entirely hand done, all original. I see one tiny bit of one row missing on one flower petal. See last photo. Perhaps a single bead or sequin may be missing elsewhere but nothing I see that was readily apparent

Bust: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 16" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS-XS

Item# S835

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From the Fall 2014 collection comes this fabulous little mini from designer Fausto Puglisi. With the craze for micro short pieces still going string it almost feels more relevant now then it did when it came out. The main portion of the skirt is made from a beautiful silk twill that has Lady Liberty printed on it in a repeating pattern of squares. They are printed in shades of a graduated grey on an ivory backdrop. The waist and edges are finished in a a border of black that has a little more weight to it so the shape of the skirt is held when on. It cinches in at the waist and flares out as it nears the hem. The front is made to look like a wrap and comes up slightly shorter for even more leg to show. Unworn and with original tags. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silk and closes with a hidden set back zipper. Tagged a 42. New and unworn with original hang tag still attached

Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 16.5" from waist to the shortest point of the front hem, 18" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S834

Reference Photo: (1) F/W 2014 Fausto Puglisi, Look 26, Model: Tami Williams. / (2) Chanel Iman, April 29th 2014

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This is a darling little coat from the sixties that is a great representation of its era. It is unlabeled but well made and packs lots of style in its design. The body of the coat is made from a black wool jersey that helps it to hold its slightly flared shape. The sleeves and upper portion of the coat are more fitted and then the skirting flares out in a neat little A-line under that. It closes with a series of buttons down the front that are set off-side and run along the edge of the fur trim. I am not a fur expert but think it is perhaps a mink. The ivory fur with its grey tines tips, runs around the collar and down the front. Hidden pockets along each hip. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a silky rayon sating and closes with the buttons down the front. Pocket on each hip. The pelts are supple and I see no excessive shedding. Well made with properly finished button holes.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17" 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: 35" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# C498

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I have a small collection of historically important, key designer labelled vintage furs and fur trimmed pieces stored away in my archives that I will be slowly posting on the site over the next couple of years until I have none left. I will no longer be buying furs for the shop moving forward and have not purchased anything for several years now. I feel like times have changed and while there still is a place for vintage furs for some, including collectors and historians, many modern girls are choosing other options. Many of the pieces in my collection are representative of the designer during a set time period in history that was different then our modern outlook. I have decided that the best course to handle this controversial issue is to let the pieces I have go rather then sit in a cold storage unit. Fur coats are final sale.

This lovely little piece has the easy glamour of the late twenties, early 1930s and is still in remarkable condition. I believe this is a sheared beaver and it is a deep ink black. It flares out from the shoulders and has a wide collar that runs down each side of the front. Inside it is lined in a beautiful printed black silk that combines a floral print and a chevron print within the silk. When it is on, you get glimpses of this as you move and it adds a lovely texture and contrast to the fur. The pelts are supple and the shearing technique used gives it an interesting matte effect so it almost has the feel of an ultra plush velvet. Very chic. Excellent condition with one note to review below.

Fully lined with silk with long ribbons of silk set along the inner edge of each side to put your arms through if needed. The lining is in perfect condition. I found one small slit in the fur along the seam on one shoulder that appears stable. No closures and sits on the shoulders so will fit pretty much any size

Length: 23" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# C497

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I have a small collection of historically important, key designer labelled vintage furs and fur trimmed pieces stored away in my archives that I will be slowly posting on the site over the next couple of years until I have none left. I will no longer be buying furs for the shop moving forward and have not purchased anything for several years now. I feel like times have changed and while there still is a place for vintage furs for some, including collectors and historians, many modern girls are choosing other options. Many of the pieces in my collection are representative of the designer during a set time period in history that was different then our modern outlook. I have decided that the best course to handle this controversial issue is to let the pieces I have go rather then sit in a cold storage unit. Fur coats are final sale.

A fabulous little find this coat combines the contrast of a stark black with the a creamy ivory. The bodice and sleeves are done in a short glossy fur that I believe is pony and the collar, cuffs and the skirting of the coat. The collar is cut to be oversized and the coat wraps over itself with a flared cut to the lower half of it. In real life and on a real body it has a more mod, baby doll feel then how it photoed sitting on my dress form. Each cuff ends in a rung of cream mink and the edges along the front closure has just a small line of that same mink running up and along it for contrast. Inside it is lined in a fun paisley that gives it a pop of color when you wear it open. I see minimal signs of wear. Excellent condition with a tiny note to review below.

Fully lined in a paisley printed fabric and closes with fur hooks at the front. I see a tiny bit of wear to the pony skin on the sleeves but this just adds to the vintage patina and presents no issues with the stability of the fur. The pelts are string and supple with no excessive shedding or wear otherwise. Pockets along each hip. Very well made.

Sleeves: 21.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 19" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C496

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I have a small collection of historically important, key designer labelled vintage furs and fur trimmed pieces stored away in my archives that I will be slowly posting on the site over the next couple of years until I have none left. I will no longer be buying furs for the shop moving forward and have not purchased anything for several years now. I feel like times have changed and while there still is a place for vintage furs for some, including collectors and historians, many modern girls are choosing other options. Many of the pieces in my collection are representative of the designer during a set time period in history that was different then our modern outlook. I have decided that the best course to handle this controversial issue is to let the pieces I have go rather then sit in a cold storage unit. Fur coats are final sale.

Yves repeated various renditions of this hat throughout his collections during the 1980s. A version of this same hat has also just been re-issued by Saint Laurent, a testimony to the enduring impact of this design. This is one of the originals and is wonderful. It is made of an extremely fine braided straw with a wide black, silk grosgrain ribbon wrapped around the brim. The hat is a miniaturized version of the boater and meant to sit high on the head to the side or pushed forward. It has its original elastic that you can wear under the chin or tucked around the back of the head depending on how you angle the hat. It is very chic and collectible. Excellent condition

21" circumference but meant to fit high on the head so will fit any head size. 2" high

Item# A340

Reference Photos: (1) YSL 1982 Haute Couture.  /  (2) YSL 1983 Haute Couture.  /  (3) YSL F/W 1987 Haute Couture.

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This Chanel hat is amazing and I was very pleased to find a photo of Stella tenant wearing a version of it from the Fall 1996 collection. The hat is made to sit lightly on the top of the head. You can play with which direction you wish the feathers to face. It can literally be worn with the feathers at the front, either side, or at the back, This gives it so much versatility and the feel of it completely changes depends on how you have it sit on the head. It has an attached comb that holds it in place and then the glossy black feathers rise up from there for a very Haute Couture feel. It is an instant shot of high glamour to any outfit and a very collectible piece of Chanel. Excellent condition

Secures to the head with a comb. The base of a black felt wool and the feathers are still glossy and strong with no shedding. It will fit any size head. Each side of the triangle shape measures about 8" long.

Item# A339

Reference Photo: Stella Tennant by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel F/W 1996.

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I love this little dress from the early 1950s, maybe the late 1940s, with its covering of flowers made from a taupe ribbon tape that is twisted and shaped to form the design. These are attached to a net base in the same color and then that is layered over an inner ivory taupe lining. The effect is very pretty. I have a soft spot for these ribbon dresses - the work to make the fabric is mind boggling and they have such a fascinating texture to them. The dress itself is a simple sheath that skims over the body. It has little capped sleeves and a simple curved neckline. There is a matching slip belt that is made from the same fabric and this can be used to cinch in the waist and create shape. It is unlabeled but a great little find that is very unique. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a ivory taupe silk and closes at the back with a hand set zipper. Has a matching slip buckle belt that is backed in a grosgrain ribbon. Hand finishes. There are snaps on the belt so hold the end in place - these could easily be moved to make it perfect for you. The close up photo of the fabric is the closest to the actual color.

Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40" from neck to hem
Belt: 37" from end to end

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# D605

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This is one of those absolutely beautiful printed silk dresses that you can only find from the 1940s. It was definitely stored properly for all these years because the colors in the print are as crisp and vibrant as the day it was made. The base of the dress is a deep chocolate brown and then onto this are beautiful sprigs of flowers that have the feel of being hand painted onto the fabric, even though they are of course screened on. The cut is fitted with a high neck that has a neat little pointed collar. The sleeves are capped and the waist is seamed for fit. The skirt is very interesting in its construction. At the front, it wraps over itself and has a curved panel that shows a bit of leg when you move. At the back it is gathered into the waist seam for a little fullness and falls longer then it does at the front. On each side a panel of fabric wraps partially around the hip and then is caught in a loop of fabric on the front of each hip and falls to the hem. This is a very pretty detailing and one I have not seen before. Excellent condition with one minor note below

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper. There is just the slightest touch of color change to the tops of the shoulders - it will not even photo but is mentioned for accuracy. I don't think it impacts at all when on.

Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14.5 " from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 24" from waist to shortest point of the front hem, 29" to longest point at the back

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# D606

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This print was shown on the 1983 runway in a variety of color combinations. Here we have a little day dress cleverly fashioned to fut loose and easy over the body and yet still have a touch of shape.  The colors are amazing and absolutely pop off of the silk. Yves Saint Laurent was a master at choosing the fabrics that were the perfect compliment to the prints that he used. This dress is no exception to that rule with its riot of multi-colored, bright abstract design that covers its surface. The cut is pure Yves and a wonderful example of the work her was doing during this time period. The sleeves end just below the elbow and are cut with a full pouf above that. The bodice is set to sit loose and easy over the body with a high neckline that has a tie at the neck to tie onto a bow or loop and let the tie ends hang down. It has a slight dropped waist silhouette that gives it a bot of a twenties feel. The waist is cut full and loose with a dropped band of fabric to detail it. The band is finished at the front to extend into long fabric ties that you can wrap and/or tie for more shape. Below that the skirt flares out with a pretty swing feel. You can wear it loose and easy or cinch in the waist more with the ties. Adjusting the ties at the waist will also let you to change the length of the skirt depending on how tight and high you tie it. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes down the front with buttons. It is tagged a vintage YSL 34 but the loose and easy but will allow it to work on a variety of sizes. It appears to have been worn very little, if at all.

Sleeves: 19.5"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 18" from neck to waist
Skirt: 23" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2253

Reference Photo: Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1983 Runway Collection.

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This thirties dress and jacket set are beautiful. It is getting harder and harder to find pieces from this era is this kind of quality. The dress is bias cut and made form a textured silk crepe that is covered in a bright and vibrant floral print. It is completely cut on the bias so drapes and moves to fit you perfectly from the second you slip it over your head. The front is cut in a halter style with a double set of tiny straps from which the entire dress suspends. I love how the fabric is folded over at the neckline for added detail and how the back dips down to show a little skin. Below the bodice the silk skims over the waist and flows into the skirt which then sweeps to somewhere between mid-calf or  ankle depending on your height. Topping this is a little open, cropped jacket made of the same fabric. It has little cuffed capped sleeves which perfectly tie into the bodice on the dress. The silk is light in weight and moves beautifully. The colors are pretty and feminine with that gorgeous abstract floral design covering the entire surface. Truly a beauty and one of the best of the period I have had in. Excellent condition

Both pieces are unlined. The jacket slip on with no front closures and the dress has a small opening at the back that closes with hook and eye bit otherwise just slips over the head. Some boning at the back along where it hooks to close to keep it from dropping down. Hand finished. The bias cut does allow for some give and the measurements are what is the comfortable range while lying flat

Jacket
Sleeves: 9"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Length: 14.75"

Dress
Bust: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 52" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item#  D604

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The Resort and Spring 1977 collections were some of the few that Halston worked some prints into the collections. He normally focused on a solid color palette and I love seeing this side of his work. I found a runway reference photograph and you can see the similar print done on a long silk tank dress. This shorter, day version still employs the minimal seaming that Halston excelled at but is finished in his iconic wrap cut. The photo is from a Halston book and in it there is a quote by Bob Colacello that says; "His colors were so American, they were like out of a Crayola crayon box. Halston's red and purple and green were like true colors; they weren't pastels, they weren't dark, they weren't iridescent - they were very true and very American" and this really sums up the true, beautiful blue that the silk is done in. The waist has a long attached tie belt that you wrap and cinch it in for as much shape as you wish. The silk is scarf weight so drapes beautifully over the curves of the body. I love the pops of color brought in by the abstract print that covers the dress. Excellent condition

Unlined and wraps to close. Hook & eye along the plunge that if left open will give you a deeper plunge then shown. Hand finished. he blue is a touch deeper in tone then how it photoed. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2348

Reference photo from the book: Halston, An American Original, Eliane Gross and Fred Rottman, 1999

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Sybil Connolly was based in Dublin and her first major fashion show as a designer in her own right was in 1953 and quickly became a darling of the American market. Jacqueline Kennedy wore  Connolly for her official White House portrait and Connolly was a particular favorite of Carmen Snow, the editor of Harper's Bazaar. In 1957 she launched her couture label. She created Haute Couture pieces made from Irish textiles and in particular she became famous for her distinctive use of  pleated handkerchief linen. This excerpt from the FDIM Museum explains Sybil Connolly's techniques:

"Sybil Connolly's trademark gowns required a tremendous amount of fabric. To construct one pleated evening dress required between 72 and 90 yards of Irish handkerchief linen. After undergoing a secret pleating process, this initial yardage became 7 to 10 yards of slightly irregular, narrow linen pleats. Like the early 20th century designer Mario Fortuny, Sybil Connolly was very protective of her pleating process, swearing that it was a secret she would "carry to the grave." In her designs, Connolly usually oriented the pleats horizontally, covering the seams with self-fabric cording. The cords also lengthen the overall line of the garment, providing a counterbalance to the horizontal pleats. As Connolly tended towards solid colors, the stiff cording also provides a necessary visual contrast to the soft linen pleats."

Connolly was named the 'Dior of Dublin' by the press and rightly so. This dress is not 100% perfect but still a stunning example of the pleating techniques as described above. This best matched the sketch of the dress that Connolly named the 'Non-Chalance'. I found a sketch of it within the permanent collection of the Hunt Museum in Ireland and there is also a similar gown held in the collection of the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum. Sybil worked directly with the cloth when she did her design work and rarely did any preliminary sketches so it is a pleasure to have found one to reference. I found a quote that referred to the Irish linen she used to be 'of a quality so fine it was almost chiffon-like in weight' and that’s description is very accurate. This dress has a very formal feel to it that is heightened by that strong red color that the linen has been dyed to. The elaborately layered cuffs are a made from the same fabric but here the pleats are more a traditional tiny pleat and they are set vertically, rather then the horizontal pleating of the dress. They are dramatic and very full with their two layers stacked on top of each other. They add a touch of romance and whimsy to the dress and give it a lovely movement when you move your arms. This same treatment circles the hem as well and adds a touch of a flounce to the other wise structured skirt. The dress is otherwise kept to simple lines so that the pleating technique takes center stage. The bodice is fitted, with a slightly scooped neckline. The waist cinches in for shape and then the skirt billows out to a beautiful strong line that allows the many yard of fabric used to take full center stage. Soft gathers at each side of the hip and around the back create more volume. It is wonderful and rare example of her work. The gown presents as excellent condition at first glance but does have some condition notes below to review.

The dress is fully lined in a matching red hand set silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper. The hand work done can clearly be seen throughout the interior. I see some shattering to the silk around each arm but other wise the inner silk appears to be strong and stable. The small amount of shattering does not affect the exterior at all. There are areas of darkening/discoloration to the fabric present. I see an area on the front skirt under the waist. A smudge on the piping edge of one sleeve and a darkening to an area on the front bust. One small smudge on the back of the skirt about half way down. Inside, there is a tiny bit of fading to the seam under the arm and the inside neck. There is a tiny repair to the base of the arm seam on each side. The dress is strong and stable otherwise. The discoloration ranges from a subtle darkening to a deep darkening of the fabric as photoed. You could easily get away with wearing it as is if you don't mind a piece that is not perfect. Please review the photos shown after the label photo. It is cut slightly narrow through the shoulders.

Shoulders: approx 14" but no true seam
Sleeves: approx 18"
Bust: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from top of shoulder to waist
Skirt: 44" from waist to front hem and 46" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3137

Reference Photos:  (1-2) Sybil Connolly Design Sketches from The Hunt Museum.  /  (3) An original Sybil Connolly creation. Copyright Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum.  /  (4) Portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy by Aaron A. Shikler. Oil on canvas, 47 x 31 inches, executed between 1968-1995, from a Private Collection, courtesy Davis & Langdale Company, Inc., New York.  /  (5) Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon.

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This exceptional Mollie Parnis dress was showcased on Beverly Johnson for Vogue in 1973 and I am very pleased to have it in the shop. It is cut to follow and skim over the body with a beautiful one shoulder silhouette. I especially love the strong coral red color of it. It is the kind of color that flatters almost any skin tone and helps the dress make a strong statement despite the simple lines of it. The dress cascades from that single shoulder in a swooping column of fabric. One side of the dress is cut wide to slight sit over the cap of your own shoulder while the other side is left bare. It zips up at the side of the inner part of the dress and then over that is a layer of jersey that is caught up under the arm and ties. It is set slightly towards the back and falls in soft drapes down the side of the dress. I love how this creates a low dip off of he side of the back just like how you see it sit in the reference photo. It is truly a gorgeous piece. Excellent condition.

All the layers are made of the same jersey. The inner dress is made of a double layer and then the outer exterior layer drapes over that. The inner dress closes with a painted metal zipper and the outer layer closes with hook & eye and ties at the side. I see a couple of teeny pinholes near the hem but nothing detracts and the fabric is strong and stable. Hand rolled edges. The fabric does have some stretch

Bust: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: to 60" from top of shoulder to hem but will come up some as its bias cut

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2708

Reference Photo: Beverley Johnson in Mollie Parnis for Vogue, December 1973. Photographed by Kourken Pakchanian.

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The Bryce coat form the Fall 2013 Stella McCartney collection quickly sold out worldwide. It was spotted on celebrities like Katy Perry and Nicole Richie as a wonderful alternative to wearing real fur. It is actually made out of thick mohair blend that give it lots of texture and the feel and look of real fur but it is of course entirely faux. It has squared off shoulders that are lightly padded and the cut through the body is fairly straight as is the cut of each sleeve. Pockets sit on each hip and it snaps to close with ivory covered snaps that are hidden in the 'fur' sot hat you see nothing to break the line when it is closed or open. It is surprisingly light in weight and very warm. Looks to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition. 

Fully lined in an ivory silk textured fabric and closes with the hidden set snaps at the front. Pockets on each hip. Tagged a modern 44 but Stella cuts small so please know your size in her line or make sure to check the measurements below.

Sleeves: 27"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust- hem: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 36" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# C495

Reference Photos: (1) Katy Perry in London, September 2013.  /  (2) Nicole Richie in Paris, November 2013.

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This is an absolutely gorgeous example of ready-to-wear in the 1950s. The silk that it is made out of is beautiful. It is a fine silk twill that is comparable in weight to that of the silk used for Hermes scarves but with more structure to it so that the shape is held. The print is screened onto the silk in a pattern of vibrant little pink flowers. These are screened over the entire dress and pop wonderfully off the black backdrop. The shoulders are rounded and there is no seam there to break the line. The sleeves fall to the elbow and each is cut straight so they have a bit of width to them. The dress is cut to skim over the body rather then hug it. I love the two little flat set bows that sit on either side of the waist. These add a pretty touch and also help to highlight the inverted pleats that run along the sides of the skirt. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a semi-sheer black silk organza and closes with a back painted metal zipper. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.There is evidence that the side seams were let out a little above the waist. Photo is after the label photo

Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice length: 15" from shoulder to top of the waist band
Skirt length: 22" from top of the waist band to the bottom of the hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED

Item# D381

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 twin of this dress was used for the 1991 ad campaign shot by Arthur Elgort that featured the stunning Yasmin Le Bon. Two shots were used from that shoot so Yves must have especially loved this dress. It was also presented on the 1991 runway as seen on the beautiful Amalia Vairelli. This was one of the iconic pieces of that season and I am very pleased to have found this example.

The dress is made from a slinky silk jersey that has enough weight and drape to it to perfectly fall into the lovely draped lines that Yves desired it to have. The dress perfectly represents this time period and you can see the transition from the stronger, more angular shaped of the eighties slowly moving into simpler shapes for the 1990s. The vivid color and touch of excess from the 1980s is still there and present, but the shape is softening. It skims over the body and the skirt is made to look like it has been wrapped into place. A intricate series of hooks and snaps hold that lovely draping perfectly in place and it is these interior details that really showcase the high quality that Yves put into his designs. The neckline is slightly scooped and set in a wide crew neck. The gathers at its base and the masterful cut keep it firmly and remarkably in place. The waist is gathered across and a panel of draped silk jersey hang down over one leg. This sits over a high slit underneath that  is created by the wrap over shows off some leg when you walk, sit or move. It is amazing on the body and a rare find. Excellent condition with a small note to review below

Unlined but with a inner silk inset that is about 5" wide and circles the low waist so that the skirt sits perfectly. This inset is attached to the side zipper and hooks with a flat hook as well. The dress then closes above and below this on that same side with a series of hook & eye and snaps. Tagged a vintage YSL 42. There is a small scattering of marks on one shoulder which I have photoed and shown after the label photo. It gets lost in the print but mentioned for accuracy and priced accordingly

Slightly dropped shoulders: 17"
Bust: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 18" from top of shoulder to dropped waist
Skirt: 24" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3136

Reference Photo: (1) S/S 1991 Yves Saint Laurent Ad featuring Yasmin Le Bon.  /  (2) S/S 1991 Yves Saint Laurent Ad from Vogue US, March 1991. (Both photos by Arthur Elgort.)  /  (3) Amalia Vairelli for S/S 1991 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.

Reference Video (below): S/S 1991 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Show from Fashion Channel.

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