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  1950s Ben Reig Silk Dress

Order # D1826

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Understated Ben Reig Midnight Blue Silk Dress                                                                                                                       

NEW LISTING This understated, yet luxe midnight blue peau silk satin dress from pricey American ready to wear maker Ben Reig would cover all the times you can’t wear sequins or leopard print. There are those times, you know. The construction on this one is ingenious. There is a center front metal zipper hidden under the crossover front bodice and the knife pleated skirt. The full skirt has pleats that radiate from a wide box pleat at the side to meet at the center front and back. Very pretty. Wear a belt or not - it works either way. There are no belt loops. Designers who worked for Ben Reig included Omar Kiam and Eva Rosenstein.

Labels: Ben Reig New York

Condition: Excellent. Hem has been raised 1 ½”, but not cut.

Size: Bust: 38”, Waist: 26, Shoulders: 15”, CB Neck to Waist: 16 Ό“, Hips: full, Waist to Hem: 28”, Hem circumference: 138”

Price: $200

 
1950s jacques fath suit

Order #D1816

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Early 1950s Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert Silk Suit                                                                                                                            

This striking deep midnight blue silk taffeta suit is from the collaboration between Jacques Fath and Joseph Halpert that began in 1948. Both pieces are beautifully made. I know this line is always described as being “lower priced” than his couture line, but the quality is top notch RTW with hand finishing, padded peplum, and bound button holes, ( including the functional button skirt vent), and petersham waist band. The jacket is unlined form the waist up, the shirt is also unlined. The store label is a from a very nice ladies boutique in Louisville, KY.

Labels: Jacques Fath Paris New York designs for Joseph Halpert and Jenny Lind Louisville

Condition: Mint/Excellent but for 2 pinholes on jacket, please see close up photos. This is on the left shoulder, there is a tiny hole that has been backed with matching silk. A fusible backing would lessen the shadow, but would be permanent. There are snap under the sleeve flounces for a cuff.

Size: Jacket: Bust: 37”, Waist: 27”, Shoulders: 14” Sleeves: 16½”, CB Neck to Hem: 22“. Skirt: Waist: 26”, Hips: 37”, Waist to Hem: 26 ½”, Hem circumference: 42”

Price: $475

1930s bruyere dress

Order # D138MB

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Fascinating 1930s Bruyere Dolman Sleeve Crepe Dress                                                                                                                            

The design work on this later 1930s crepe dress is fascinating. The deep armsceye sleeves are graceful, and the triple rhinestone closures at the asymmetrical center front closure would have been enough for most manufacturers. But this Bruyθ re Adaptation goes much further, with circular cutouts that are filled with net and then have an additional circular appliquι in a contrasting satin texture. Wonderful. The sleeves are smocked at the wrist. The hem does dip to the back. Side snap closure.

Mme. Marie-Louise Bruyθ re formerly of the House of Lanvin, opened her own house in 1930, and was quite successful with American women. The house continued to advertise in L’Officiel until at least 1958. According to an August 1932 article in Fortune Magazine (published by Time, Inc.), entitled “Dressmakers of France”:

“We now come to the handful of houses which are at the moment the dictators of fashion. They have not necessarily the widest popular acceptance, nor are they always the houses patronized most heavily by American buyers. Thus a survey of Paris copies in Manhattan’s stores made one day last fall by Amos Parrish showed that the first ten designers in order of popularity were: Vionnet, Lanvin, Bruyθ re, Goupy, Mainbocher, Schiaparelli, Paray, Patou, Lyolene, and Chanel. All the great houses, with the exception of Augustabernard (who came thirteenth, after Molyneux and Maggy Rouff), are represented here, but four houses not generally considered fashion dictators are also well up in the list.”

Label: Adaptation Bruyθ re 4 rue de Mondovi, Paris

Condition: Excellent, no spots or stains.

Size: Bust: 42”, Waist: 34“, Hips: 44”, Sleeves Neck to Wrist: 33”, Center Back to Waist: 18“, Waist to Hem: CF 25”, Back 29”, Hem circumference: 68”

Price: $325

  moschino suit

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Nifty and Clever Moschino White Crepe Dress Suit

This nifty peek-a-boo Moschino suit from the 1980s is very clever. It’s from the Cheap and Chic line, which while chic, wasn’t exactly cheap. The jacket of the suit is attached to the collar, sleeves and peplum with covered buttons and loops that are all functional. You could strip this down to a deeply scooped neck, short sleeve bolero jacket if you so desire! The fabric is a white crepe body alternating with a matte white satin for the peplum, lover sleeves and skirt. I would bet this was Moschino’s version of a trendy wedding suit. The jacket and skirt are both fully lined in white and both are labeled. The skirt has a fabric button closure with nylon coil zipper.

Label: Cheap and Chic by Moschino made in Italy

Condition: Excellent. No holes or stains. Hem shortened Ύ”.

Size: Skirt labeled a SZ 8. Jacket: Bust: 38”, Waist: 30”, Shoulders: 15 ½“, Sleeves: 20 ½”, CB to Waist: 15”. Skirt: Waist: 27”, Hips: 38”, Waist to Hem: 18”. Hem circumference: 37”.

Price: $125

  1950s irene suit

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Sleek 1950s Navy Suit with Crown Buttons by Irene                                                                                                                                

This sleek later 1950s suit is a navy shantung by the well known American film designer and fashion designer Irene. This suit has her signature buttons details. She often used buttons of different sizes and shapes in her work. This princess line jacket has small fabric covered buttons interspersed with large cream ‘crown’ buttons. All have bound buttonholes. The jacket has faux pocket flaps and a simple back vent. The skirt has an unusual slit back vent set over a complete underskirt panel that function both as a lining and as a return for the vent. It’s an elegant solution from a thoughtful designer. Skirt has metal side sipper.

Label: Irene exclusively for Nieman-Marcus

Condition: Excellent. No holes or stains or wear.

Size: Jacket: Bust: 38”, Waist: 32”, Shoulder: 16”, Sleeve: 21 ½”, Center Back to Waist: 25 ½”, Skirt: Waist; 25 ½“, Hips: 38”, Waist to Hem: 27”, Hem circumference: 40”.

Price : $335

 1960s Hannah Troy suit

Order #1801

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Chic 3pc ca 1964 Wool Suit by Hannah Troy

 

Hannah Troy may be best known for her introduction of petite design and sizing, but this suit stands on it’s own. It’s a large scale black and cafι au lait herringbone wool in a winter weight. The jacket would work very well as a stand alone light coat!. The long line is very cool with a 5 button front closure, half belts, great domed buttons and bound buttons. The jacket is fully lined in faille. The blouse is a black rayon tissue faille with self tie and center back metal zipper. The skirt is a straight cut with side metal zipper.

Label: Hannah Troy pure virgin wool

Condition: Excellent, no spots or stains or signs of wear.

Size: Jacket: Bust: 39”, Hips: 42”, Shoulders: 16 ½”,Sleeve: 22 ½”, Center Back to Hem: 32“.   Blouse:  Bust: 38”, Waist: 36“, Shoulders: 15”, CB to Hem: 19 ½”. Skirt:  Waist: 26“, Hips: 40“, Waist to Hem: 22”, Hem circumference: 42 ”

Price: $165

 

 

1980s Ilie Wacs suit

Order # D1773

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Sharp 1980s Black Ilie Wacs Suit                                                                                                              

This is a sharp classic black wool suit from the 1980s by Austrian born American designer Ilie Wacs. His work is always clean and spare, but identifiable by the beautiful cut, architectural seaming and well made details. This double breasted dinner/business suit has a gently flared peplum, wide lapels, straight skirt with off center vents, and double button detail at the waist. Now an artist, Wacs designed for Originala, then had his own label as of 1972 and continued to produce coats and suits into the 1990s. Skirt has nylon coil zipper

Label: Ilie Wacs

Condition: Excellent. No holes or stains, no signs of wear.

Size: Jacket: Bust: 40”, Waist: 31”, Shoulders: 17”, Sleeves: 24”, CB to waist: 16 ½”, CB to Hem 24”.

Skirt: Waist: 28”, Hips: 40”, Waist to Hem: 23”, Hem circumference: 24 ½“.

Price : $95

 Mollie Parnis dress

Order # D1754

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Tasteful 1959 Mollie Parnis Suit with ‘White Mink’ Collar NWT

The tasteful dress and jacket set was a Mollie Parnis specialty, and this one a classic example ca 1959 - 1961. It’s a beautiful weight black nubby wool sheath dress with cropped semi-fitted jacket. The dress is simple, yet well made with seamed and tucked bodice , self belt , scoop neckline and cap sleeves. Perfect for gloves and jewelry. The jacket is waist length with kimono sleeves, fur collar, silk stain bow, bound buttonholes and covered buttons. One hang tag says ” White Mink Origin U.S.A“, but the second content tag says rabbit hair. A spot of marketing happened here. It’s fully lined in silk of course. This is another of our dresses from a fine Indianapolis estate

Labels: Mollie Parnis New York, L.S. Ayres Indianapolis, and Parnis- Livingston

Condition: Virtually Mint. No signs of wear tags still attached.

Size: Labeled a 14. Jacket: Bust: 40”, Waist: 36“, Shoulders: approx. 16”. CB to Hem : 17 ½”. Dress: Bust: 38“, Waist: 27“, ,Hips: 40 ½”, Shoulder to Waist: 16 Ό”, Waist to Hem: 29”, Hem circumference: 40 ½“

Price : $310

  1950s Trigere Suit

Order # D1763

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Perfectly Tailored 1959 Wool Tweed 3 Pc Pauline Trigere Suit

This perfectly tailored 3 pc suit in a heavy winter weight grey and oyster tweed wool shows Trigιre’s way with heavy fabrics. This is one of 3 Trigere suits from the Indianapolis estate of a woman with great style and the resources to express it. The suit is comprised of 3 pieces: a tailored wool skirt, a knit blouse with belt and a matching jacket. The skirt is straight and fully lined in oyster silk with a side metal zipper. The oyster wool short sleeve knit blouse has bound button holes, covered buttons, a matching belt, and is unlined. The jacket is lined in the matching oyster silk and has large angled patch pocket and a wide collar.

Please see the Kent State Trigere Collection for a sketch of this ensemble in her 1959 Fall Collection.

Labels: Pauline Trigιre in the blouse and jacket, L.S. Ayres in the jacket

Condition: Suit is excellent and appears unworn. No holes or stains. The knit blouse has professionally rewoven 3 pinholes at the left back shoulder and light yellowing at the CF. The belt backing is dry and has started to break.

Size: Jacket: Bust: 44”, Shoulders: 17”, Sleeves: 22”, CB to Hem: 27“.Blouse: Knit, taken unstretched. Bust: 40“, Waist: 30”, CB to Hem: 20½”. Skirt: Waist: 26”, Hips: 39”, Waist to Hem: 24 ½“, Hem circumference: 42”.

RESERVED Price : $525

   1950s Pauline Trigere Suit

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Glorious ca. 1959 3 Pc Pauline Trigere Suit

This glorious heavy winter weight wool suit in a novelty weave is a wonderful indication of what Trigιre could do with wool. And it has a cape - her favorite. This is one of 3 Trigere suits from the Indianapolis estate of a woman with great style and the resources to express it. The suit is comprised of 3 pieces: a tailored wool skirt, a knit over blouse and a matching cape. The skirt is straight and fully, lined in tan silk with a side metal zipper. The tan over blouse has bound button holes , a self tie , a tan silk partial lining and an added oyster silk lining. The cape is flat lined in taffeta and lined in the tan knit to match the blouse with a large cookie button, shaped shoulders and welt arm slits. It takes great assurance to carry off this strong a statement.

Labels: Trigιre New York in the blouse ( under the added lining) , and Pauline Trigιre in the cape

Condition: Excellent. The suit has no holes or stains, very light surface wear to the long threads of the weave at the neck of the cape. The knit blouse has 2 professionally rewoven pinholes at the left back shoulder blade. The original owner did as well to do women could - she had the suit customized for her at L.S. Ayres. She had a full lining added to the blouse and the skirt shortened. The work was beautifully done. If we didn’t have the hem piece in the bag from Ayres, we wouldn’t have known.

Size: Cape: Length CB: 33“, Hem circumference: 80“. Blouse: Knit, taken unstretched. Bust: 38:, Waist: 34”, Shoulders: approx. 16”, CB to Hem: 19“.Skirt: Waist: 28”, Hips: 40”, Waist to Hem: 24” (plus 3“ hem), Hem circumference: 42“

Price : $595

Larry Aldrich dress

Order #D1753

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Stylish 1950s Black Crepe Larry Aldrich Party Dress                                                                                                                              

This mid 1950s New Look inspired dress is from esteemed New York designer Larry Aldrich is a stylish version of the common full skirt party dress. The neckline is an attractive wide scoop, with a fitted bodice and circular skirt. The skirt is emphasized with rows of rouleau trim that encircle it and finish at the side front with bows tipped with rhinestones. This treatment is carried out at the neckline as well. The waist is set off with the matching belt. The dress closes with a side metal zipper and has it’s own taffeta underskirt with horsehair hem for support.

Label: Larry Aldrich New York

Condition: Virtually Mint. No spots or stains, holes. Shows no signs of wear. One crack to belt backing.

Size: Labeled a 14. Bust: 36”, Waist: 27” , Shoulders: 15 ½” , Hips: Full, Shoulder to Waist: 17 ½”, Waist to Hem: 31“, Hem circumference: Fill Circle .

Price: $365

1950s BH Wragge dress

Order # D1758

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Clever 1950s Novelty Print Silk Shirtwaist Dress by B.H. Wragge

I think this is a very clever novelty print dress. The motifs are in a wood cut or etching style and are of a variety of flora, fauna and historical subjects: bells, windmills, castles, a man in a bicorn, roosters, pelicans, profiles, bees, fish , ships, fencers, and even the sun. The black and white twill silk is set off with red accents. The dress is shirtwaist style with a waist seam, dropped shoulders, Ύ sleeves and side metal zip. The belt is original. It’s a crisp and clever statement by B. H Wragge, a fresh thinking American sportswear designer of the 1950 and 60s.

Label: B.H. Wragge

Size: Labeled a 16. Bust: 44“, Waist: 28”, Hips: 41“, Shoulders: 19”, CB to Waist: 18”, Waist to Hem: 29 ½”, Hem is circumference: “42 .

Condition: The dress is virtually mint with no signs of wear.

Price : $145

1970s Mollie Parnis Dress Suit

Order #D1777

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Custom Made Mollie Parnis Cobalt Blue Wool Dress & Jacket Ensemble

This 1972 Mollie Parnis ensemble is an intense cobalt blue wool dress and short jacket with Persian lamb collar and black cord ball buttons. The short jacket is darted, with bound buttonholes, blue silk lining, and gold chain hem weight .The dress is a flared A line cut with yoke, princess seaming, on seam side font pockets, and center back hand set coil zipper. The dress is fully interlined. The ensemble has all the quality one would expect in a custom made garment from an established American designer.

Labels: Saks Fifth Ave., Mollie Parnis New York, 10-17-72

Condition: Excellent. No holes or stains, no signs of wear.

Size: Labeled a sz 10. Dress: Bust: 37”, Waist: 31”, Hips: 40”, Shoulders: 14”, CB to Hem: 39 ½‘, Hem circumference: 62”. Jacket: Bust 38”, Waist; 34”, Shoulders: 16”, Sleeves: 23”, CB to Hem: 17 ½”.

Price : $175

  1950s Ceil Chapman Dress

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1950s Ceil Chapman Midnight Blue Silk Satin Cocktail Dress                                                                                                  

This mid 1950s party or cocktail ress by the talented Ceil Chapman is a lovely example of her swathed shelf bust bodice paired with an extravagantly draped skirt. This comes from her really dramaric period of work. The color is a deep blue - a midnight shade in silk satin. I love the rose peeking out of the folds. The dress bodice is lined in taffeta, the skirt has a pellon type liner. Dress closes with a CB metal zipper.

Label: Ceil Chapman

Condition: Excellent. No exterior signs of wear. Some discoloration to the interior lining at the armholes

Size: Bust: 34”, Waist: 24 ½“, Hips: Full, Shoulder to Waist: 16”, Waist to Hem: 28”, Hem circumference: 120”

SOLD ON LAYAWAY Price : $390

  1950s Helena Barbieri Dress

Order # D1764

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Outstanding 1950s Chiffon and Satin Evening Gown by Helena Barbieri                                                                                                                     

If you ask me, this gown from an Indianapolis estate is close to perfection. It’s a late 1950s strapless evening gown in chocolate silk chiffon and silk satin bands in hot pink, orange, chocolate and peach. With flowers. And a matching silk satin stole. The color combination is just luscious. It’s a Helena Barbieri, and once again, this gown shows her flair with evening wear. The bodice is boned and the metal zipper is hand set. The skirt is comprised of an extremely full circular chiffon overskirt that flows over a slim chiffon over crepe columnar underskirt. The long double sided stole is orange and hot pink silk satin finished at the ends with self fringe.

Label: Helena Barbieri Original

Size: Bust: 35 ½“ , Waist: 26", Hips of underskirt: 38”, Waist to Hem: 38". Hem circumference of underskirt: 42”. Stole: 23” X 100”.

Condition: The dress is Mint with no signs of wear or storage. The stole has a few very light and small scuff marks.

Price: $850

1950s Patullo - Jo Copeland Dress

order # D1757

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Dramatic 1950s Black and Red Patullo-Jo Copeland Cocktail Dress

 

This dramatic dress by Jo Copeland is another of our finds from a wonderful Indianapolis estate. This dress is a heavy weight black silk taffeta , with Ύ kimono sleeves, a fitted torso with dropped waist and a bright Red! silk satin yoke with inset black fringe. This finishes at the back with a large satin bow. The full skirt is set on with knife pleats. The closure is a center back metal zipper.

Labels: Patullo-Jo Copeland & Blum’s North Chicago

Condition: Virtually Mint. No signs of wear.

Size: Bust: 39”, Waist: 28”, Hips: Full, Shoulder to Waist: 17”, Waist to Hem: 31”, Hem Circumference: 169”

Price : $395

 

  1950s William Fox Dress

Order # D1766

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Delicious 1950s Pink Silk Cocktail Dress by Fox

This delicious silk cocktail party dress from the mid 1950s is a lovely shade of rose pink. This bust line is beautifully draped and has criss-cross straps. The dress is princes seamed with many gored panels and no waistline seam. It can be worn with or without the matching narrow belt. And it has hidden skirt pockets! We show it over a small crinoline. The closure is a side metal zipper. Another Indianapolis estate find, this one is from William Fox, better known as a partner in the label Fox-Brownie.

Labels: William Fox New York

Condition: Virtually Mint. The only sign of wear is a small soil mark on the interior of a strap.

Size: Bust: 35”, Waist: 26”, Hips - Full, Shoulder to Waist: aprrox. 16 1/2“, Shoulder to Hem: 47 ½”, Hem Circumference; 150”.

Price: $225

  1950s Mainbocher dress

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Lovely 1955 Mainbocher Striped Gazar Cocktail Dress with Provenance                                                                                                     

 We are very pleased to be able to offer this Mainbocher dress. It’s one shoulder gown with the ivory and periwinkle striped fabric manipulated beautifully for visual interest. The bust is draped and darted, while the full skirt is suspended from a hip yoke and the waist is finished with a narrow attached belt. The construction is phenomenal, as one would expect from this designer. Handset metal zippers in both dress and cream silk petticoat, interior waist tape, bust pads, boned bodice, deep hem and lots of hand sewing.

Provenance: We acquired this dress in 2002 from the estate auction of Taub Miller of Bloomington, IN. Miller was a Professor at IU, was also a diplomat with the State Department at the Federal level. His family in NY had connections in the Fashion Industry from the 30s to 60s. This dress was part of a 3 pc group, sent home to family, all in the same size and taste. The other 2 items were a ca 1955 Mainbocher suit and a dated 1955 Bergdorf Goodman Custom Salon dress labeled 7-15-1955 for Mrs. E.F. Hutton. This would be the 3rd Mrs. Hutton, Dorothy Dear Metzger, who married E.F. Hutton, (1875 - 1962) the well known stockbroker. She married Hutton in February of 1936 in South Carolina at the age of  28. Dorothy Hutton was described as dark haired and slender.

Label: Mainbocher

Condition: Very Good - flaws as stated: 2 small stains on the skirt as shown, area of broken warp threads as shown.

Size: Bust: 33“, Waist: 24” , Shoulder to Waist : 16 Ύ”, Hips: Full , Waist to Hem: 32”, Hem circumference: Full

Price: $1000

  1950s Bergdorf Goodman Dress

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Summery Floral Organza Dress - Bergdorf Goodman with Provenance

This is a lovely summer dress from the Custom Salon of Bergdorf Goodman. It is not flawless, but a attractive dated dress nonetheless. It’s two layers of floral organza in ivory and blues over a cream silk petticoat. The bodice is draped over a silk lining with flesh tone straps. The quality is excellent, with a handset zipper, tiny snaps, rouleau bow bust pads and interior finishing.

Labels: Bergdorf Goodman Made to Order & Bergdorf Goodman On the plaza 7.-15-1955 Mrs. E.F. Hutton.

Provenance: We acquired this dress in 2002 from the estate auction of Taub Miller of Bloomington, IN. Miller was a Professor at IU, was also a diplomat with the State Department at the federal level. His family in NY had connections in the Fashion Industry from the 30s to 60s. This dress was part of a 3 pc lot, sent home to family to Taub Miller, are in the same size and taste. The other 2 items were 2 ca 1955 Mainbochers, a suit and a dress. This dress was made in 1955 for Mrs. E.F. Hutton. This would be the 3rd Mrs. Hutton, Dorothy Dear Metzger, who married E.F. Hutton, (1875 - 1962) the well known stockbroker. They were married February of 1936 in South Carolina. She was 28 years of age. Dorothy Hutton was described as dark haired and slender

Condition: Very Good and presentable. Flaws as stated: Dress has been shortened The lining is uncut, but the organza layers have been trimmed to a 2 ½” hem , which is not quite sufficient to be restored to the original length. There is a small spot on the shoulder as shown. And the armsceye gussets have been reinforced with small pieces of matching fabric as shown. The armpits are lightly discolored.

Size: Bust: 34”, Waist: 25” , Shoulder to Waist: 15 ½”, Hips: Full, Waist to Hem: 28½”, Hem circumference: Full

Price: $225

1980s Bob Mackie suit

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Glamorous Bob Mackie Beaded Dress and Jacket

If you want modern glamour, Bob Mackie’s clothes are a sure way to get it. This beaded cocktail dress and jacket set provide glamour and versatility at he same time; Wear just the spaghetti strap dress for evening or add the jacket when you want a dressy suit effect. The dress is a princess line sheath style with the beading grading out by the hem and a back zip. The jacket ha slightly padded shoulder, beading al over and buttons at the front.

Label: Bob Mackie 100 % Polyester

Condition: Excellent. No signs of wear.

Size: Labeled a 4. Size: Jacket: Bust: 38”, Shoulders: 15” Sleeves: 23½”, CB Neck to Hem : 22 ½“. Dress: Bust: 34”, Waist: 28”, Hips: 37”, Shoulder to Hem: 36“, Hem circumference: 35 ”

Price: $115

  1950s Traina Norell Dress

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Ca 1958 Traina-Norell Cream Silk Day Dress                                                                                      

 

This understated luncheon/day dress from the last years of the Traina-Norell label forecasts where Norman Norell was heading as he looked in to the 1960s. This dress is made up in a heavy silk crepe with a beautifully cut bodice. The tucked waist line angles ever so slightly to the back, with a gathered blouson effect. The back closure is covered buttons with bound buttonholes. And as ever with a Norman Norell creation, the dress is beautifully made.

Labels: Traina-Norell New York & Tribout Shop John Wanamaker’s

Condition. Excellent , no spots, holes or stains. One faint dust mark on bodice at back.

Size: Bust: 35”, Waist; 26“, CB Neck to Waist: 16 ½”, Hips: 36”, Waist to Hem: 26 ½“ , Hem circumference: 40”

Price: $325

 

  1950s Traina Norell Coat

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Late 1950s Classic Traina-Norell Navy Wool Coat

 

A Classic. Double breasted navy wool melton coat with brass buttons and the signature deep hip patch pockets of Norman Norell. This coat is timeless. With this label, we date it to 1958 - 1969 before Anthony Traina died. The coat is a heavy winter weight with beautifully finished button cuffs and buttonholes. The proportions are excellent. It is line in navy blue silk satin.

Labels: Traina-Norell New York and William Pen Hat and Gown Shop Pittsburgh, Pa.

Condition: Excellent. No stains, no holes. One small Ό” divot to the nap of the melton on the under lapel. The brass buttons show some surface scratching. 

Size: Bust: 36”, Waist; 30” , Hips: 40s”, Shoulders: 15”, Sleeves: 23 ½“, CB Neck to Hem : 42“, Hem circumference: 48 ”

Price: $295

  1940s Adrian Jacket

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Beautifully Cut Late 1940s Adrian Jacket

Adrian must have loved the subtle lines of the decorative curved seam. This jacket features not only V seamed front and the oval set in at the yoke area, but a shield shaped center back panel. Typical of Adrian’s suits, the left sleeve is a plain 2 piece suit sleeve with the right has another curved set in seam with an applied cuff. It also has a double collar, with the lower one set in a circular seam at the base of the neck. Just a little Adrian magic. The buttons are heavy acorns with silver metal tops and gold glass bottoms. Bound buttonholes and black silk crepe lining.

Label: Adrian Original & Stewart’s Louisville

Condition: Very Good. No holes, stains. I suspect the buttons, while period and high quality, are replacements as the sewing quality is not up to the standards of the rest of the jacket. There is loss to the color of the glass. There is a repair under the top button. When the jacket is buttoned, it is not visible.

Size: Bust: 38”, Waist: 30”, Shoulders; 15 ½”, Sleeves; 22 ½”, CB To Hem: 24“.

SOLD ON LAYAWAY Price: $325

 
1970s Pauline Trigere Dress

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Bias Cut Blue Linen 3 pc 1970s Pauline Trigιre Dress

Another fine timeless summer gown from Pauline Trigιre. This has her signature bias welt front pockets and bias cut skirt that drapes to the figure. There are 3 pieces - dress, sash and shawl. All are beautifully made of course. The dress bodice is a sheer print cotton gauze with butterfly sleeves and nude underlining. The skirt, sash and wrap are a turquoise linen. The waist has elasticized sections to allow a range of fit. The shaped sash not only has fabric loops to secure it to the dress, but covered snaps to keep it placed just so. Hand set center back nylon zipper. The shawl is also cut on the bias.

Labels: Pauline Trigιre & Bonwit Teller

Condition: Excellent. No stains, no holes, hem has been raised 2” but not cut.

Size: Dress: Bust: about 34“, Waist: 26” - 32”, Hips: up to 38”, Shoulders: abt. 15” , CB Neck to Waist: 15”, 20“Waist to Hem: 40“, Hem circumference: 50 ”

Wrap: 15” X 104“.

Price: $355

 

  1960s Dior New York Suit

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Ca 1965 Christian Dior-New York Hot Pink Polka Dot Suit                                                                                                                         

Dior. Hot Pink. Black Polka Dots. 3 pieces. Need I say more? Of course. This mid 19690s ladies suit is a raw silk with easy fit jacket and deceptive skirt. The skirt looks like a straight line from the back. Not so. The front has set in flared panels at the hip line that give the front of the skirt ease and movement. The jacket is lined in pink silk, while the skirt is interlined in organza. The heavy black crepe sleeveless blouse has a bias fold over collar is unlabeled but came with the suit and will be included. The blouse has a back metal zipper while the skirt has a nylon one.

Labels: Christian Dior-New York, Inc. & Montaldo’s

Condition. Excellent , no spots, holes or stains.

Size: All 3 pieces are labeled a sz 12. Jacket: Bust: 40”, Shoulders: 16 ½” Sleeves: 20 ½”, CB Neck to Hem : 21“ . Skirt: Waist: 27”, Hips: 40”, Waist to Hem: 25”, Hem circumference: 58 ” Blouse: Bust: 37”, Hem Edge: 34”, Shoulders: 15‘, CB to Hem 19 ½”.

 

Price:$255

  1960s BH Wragge Linen Dress

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Stylish 1969 Seafoam Linen B.H. Wragge Day  Dress                                                                                                      

This stylish 1969 dress by B. H. Wragge is the epitome of late 1960s sporty style without the fads. B.H. Wragge was known for their youthful line and clean look. This is a beautifully made heavy seafoam linen loosely fitting dress with drop waist, sailor inspired collar, self fabric rouleau belt, bound buttonholes and saddle stitched covered buttons. The closures are well done with covered snaps. The separate silk scarf is original and snaps in under the collar. The dress is fully lined.

Label: B. H. Wragge 69.

Condition. Excellent. No signs of wear or soiling. 

Size: Bust: 38” , Low Waist: 34“, Hips: 44 “, Shoulders 16”, Shoulder to Hem: 38” Hem circumference : 62”

Price: $125

 

   1970s Norell Red Dress

Order #D1592

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Ca 1970 Lipstick Red Wool Knit Dress Set by Norman Norell                                                                                                             

Great Color! This one was hard to get the color right, but it’s a rich, bright strong red. The dress is a tank style with long skirt - all lined in matching crepe de chine - it’s a Norell after all! His construction and finish were always impeccable. The short lined jacket is also in the knit, with the best Green(!) rhinestone buttons. It’s a perfect, high style holiday set from Norman Norell toward the end of his illustrious career. Labels: Norman Norell New York & Saks 5th Avenue.

Condition: Excellent but for a small faint spot at the sight side front of the skirt.

Size: Bust: 34”, Waist: 26”, Neck to Hem: 47.5”, Jacket - length 19”.

Price: $250

1970s Trigere Cape and Skirt

Order # D1503

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Sharp and Chic Pauline Trigere Wool Cape and Skirt Set                                                                                                                             

I really admire Pauline Trigιre’s work. Her sense of style was great, and her ability to cut and drape was superb. She proved herself a master of the large scale plaid - certainly an area many designers shrink from. This set is so bold - a large scale black and camel plaid in a circular cape with a double breasted bound buttonhole front ( all buttons are functional) and companion straight cut skirt with small waist tucks. The construction is super. The cape is fully lined in black linen and interlined with organza, and has matching linen control bands at each side so the folds will always fall as they should. The skirt is interlined with organza and lined in silk with a handset zipper. Pair this up with a black cashmere turtleneck and a stunning necklace, and you will be noticed!

Labels: Pauline Trigere and  Hallι Bros. Specialty Shop

Condition: Cape is excellent. Skirt has been let out beautifully - I had to turn it inside out to tell. Hem has been restored to original position.

Size: Cape - Shoulders 16” CB to Hem 36” Hem circumference 136”.  Skirt: Waist: 25”, Hips: 39”, Waist to Hem: 22” , Hem circumference: 40”

Price: $325

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