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Classy 1950s High Style Grey Sophie Original Suit Sz S-M Fine tailoring once again. This wonderfully made suit carries the Sophie Original label. Sophie Gimbel was the wife of Adam Gimbel, the president of Saks Fifth Ave, and the custom designer for Saks. She presented ready to wear under the Sophie Original label, although she was also know as Sophie of Saks. This 1950s suit in grey ottoman is beautifully made, with curved welt pockets, arrow tabs and a curvy, tailored waist. It is fully lined in black crepe. The skirt closes with a side metal zipper. Labels: Saks Fifth Avenue and Sophie Original Size: Jacket: Bust: 38" , Waist: 28",Shoulders: 15" Sleeves: 22", CB Neck to Waist: 15.5, CB Neck to hem 23. Skirt: Waist: 27" , Hips: 38", Waist to Hem: 29" Hem circumference: 46" Condition - No spots or stains. The original buttons were black extruded celluloid, two were missing and replacements can not yet be found. These will be included with the suit should you be able to find them. The buttons you see are also celluloid of the period. There is slight wear to the hem fold of the jacket. Price: $275 |
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1980s Pink and White Celestial Print Dress by Zandra Rhodes Miss Zandra did wonderful, whimsical prints. This one is printed in pink and white on white chiffon, with lightning bolts, crescent moons, stars, clouds and the sun. The design was printed to the shape of the dress. The silhouette has the dropped waist of the 1980s, with a gathered chiffon flounce stiffened with a soft net, Ύ sleeves and shoulder emphasis by virtue of small ruffles rather than shoulder pads. Edges are enhanced with small pearls, and the front has star sequins, pearls and white opalescent bugle beads. The small front yoke is white with clouds. Center back nylon coil zipper to close. Label: Zandra Rhodes London Size: Bust: 36" , Waist: 32" , Hips: 40" , Shoulders: approx. 15" Sleeves: 17" , CB Neck to Hem: 39.5" , Hem circumference: 40" Condition: Excellent, clean, no stains, holes or wear. Price: $440 |
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1960s Brown Swing Coat with Fur Collar by Lilli Ann This is a grand eyelash wool coat from the desirable house of Lilli Ann. And it comes with a lot of swing and a lush fur collar. The attached scarf gives it flair, too. The sleeves are Ύ and the buttons are large covered to match with bound buttonholes. The satin is lining is a rich brown as well. The collar may be sheared beaver. Labels: Tisse a Paris pour Lilli Ann Paris & Mary Gallo Fitchburg Massachusetts Size: Bust: 44", Waist: 52" , Hips: 62", Shoulders: approx. 16", Sleeves: 17" , CB Neck to Hem: 37" , Hem circumference: 72" Condition: Excellent, no stains, holes or wear. Price: $245 |
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Mod 1960s Vintage Cream Wool Dress by Patullo-Jo Copeland This late 1960s, early 1970s dress is by the under rated American designer Jo Copeland. It shows the Mod 60s influences as interpreted by a mainstream designer. The deceptively simple front has a curved set-in placket with covered buttons and bound buttonholes. The princess seams drop to hip level, then square off to form a partial yoke line. Topstitching emphasizes the seaming. The front skirt has moderate flare while the long bishop sleeves finish in a button cuff. This dress is beautifully made, with a hidden zip, white silk lining and a lot of dressmaker touches. Labels: Patullo-Jo Copeland & 1963 - 1974 ILGWU label Size: labeled a 12. Bust: 38", Waist: 34" , Hips: 42", Shoulders: 16" Sleeves: 22", CB Neck to Waist: 16", to Hem: 39.5" , Hem circumference: 56". Condition: Excellent, no stains, holes or wear. Price: $125 |
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1950s Traina Norell Grey Wool Tweed Suit Norell suits are always impeccably made. This one is no exception, with a perfect Peter Pan collar, graceful princess seams, bound button holes, a gathered waist and flared peplum. The shaped belt has a black plastic buckle and hand sewn eyelets. The skirt hangs just so, with a side metal zipper. The jacket and skirt are both fully lined in black silk. Norma Norell used the Traina-Norell label until he launched his own label in 1960. Jenny was a very fine Cincinnati store that later merged with Gidding. Labels: Traina Norell New York and Jenny Cincinnati, Ohio Size: Bust: 37" , Waist: 28" , Shoulders: 14.5", Sleeves: 20.5, CB Neck to Waist: 16, Neck to Hem: 24. Skirt: Waist: 25, Hips: 35, Waist to Hem: 25" , Hem circumference: 38". Condition: Excellent Price: $385 |
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1960s Fabulous Printed Cotton Pucci Pants What a fabulous print. These are classic Emilio Pucci pants in printed cotton, with swirls and suns in tan, brown, white, lime green and melon. They have a low rise with a waistband, a drop yoke, and a hand set front zipper. They are wide leg, tool. The zipper is a nylon coil. Label: Emilio Pucci Florence Italy and Exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue. The print has Emilio scattered through out. Size: Labeled a 14. Waist: 27" , Hips: 40", Waist to Hem: 41" ,Inseam: 30.5 Condition: Clean, no holes. There is a very faint mark as shown. Price: $135 |
 Order #D2264 Click here for photos Order Here | 1970s Black , White and Caramel Wool Dress by Mollie Parnis This 1970s wool day dress from Mollie Parnis is a combination of a black and white tweed bodice with an open weave front panel and long skirt in black, white and caramel. Wouldnt this be great with a knee high boot in black or caramel suede? Work ready. The back closes with a nylon zipper. The belt is black leather with a side buckle Label: Mollie Parnis New York 100% Pure Wool fabric made in U.S.A. Size: Bust: 37, Waist: 28" , Hips: 38" , Shoulders: 15", Sleeves: 22.5, CB Neck to Waist: 15.5", Waist to Hem: 27.5" , Hem circumference: 44". Condition: Excellent. No holes, stains or wear to dress. Belt has wear at inside of buckle as shown. Price: $95 |
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Feminine Vintage 1950s Sybil Connolly Grey Wool Suit M/L This feminine take on a tailored suit carries the label of renowned Irish designer Sybil Connolly. The jacket has a flattering princess seam front , darted back and modified 3/4 length kimono sleeves. The stand away neck line has a Peter Pan style collar, while the front closes with covered buttons and bound buttonholes. The pleated skirt has a dropped yoke for a smooth fit over the hips under the jacket, then is a series of 24 (!)seamed panels, with the seams falling at the pleat returns. So its always pleated and always hangs in the proper folds. Its very well cut. Both pieces are labeled. Label: Sybil Connolly Dublin Size: Jacket: Bust: 40, Waist: 34" , Shoulders: 18" Sleeves: 17.5" , CB Neck to Waist: 16.5, to Hem 22. Skirt: Waist: 29" , Hips: full" , Waist to Hem: 26" , Hem circumference: 110 Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes. The technique of sewing the hem is a bit odd, leaving raw edges. Sometimes with this type of skirt, the hem is turned up, then the pleat returns stitched vertically. In this skirt, that would have been too bulky. So the skirt seam were sewn and serged, then the hem was folded up and the last 3 of skirt stitched. You can see the matching notches still in the raw seams. The panels are so narrow there was no need to do a hemstitch as the hem is caught up in the vertical seams every 5 inches. Price: $375 |
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Vintage 1920 French Haute Couture Beaded Dress by Rolande This c. rare example from the house of Rolande is dated Winter of 1920. Its a loose fitting evening dress in black tissue faille with beaded rondelles trimmed in fur. The bateau neckline has tucks and inset beaded straps that extend into streamers. The beading is done is black glass bugles, rocailles, square nail heads and sequins. The shirred hip drape is complex, with loops and tails. The back has two beaded streamers. The sides are quit open, so the slip of choice will be featured. The Mme. Rolande operated form at least 1920 - 1927. There was US press coverage as early as 1920, when John Wanamaker announced that Chanel and Rolande models could be seen at his Philadelphia store. The house moved several times - 16 Rue Vignon, in 1920, 394 Rue Saint Honore by 1923, amd 127 Ave des Champs-Elysees by 1925. She did receive coverage in LOfficiel for those years, with several of her models illustrated. There are no references to the house in 1928 or 1929. Label: Rolande 16 Rue Vignon Paris with Stamp Hiver 1920 and written number 1694 Size: Bust: 38 Low Waist: 42 Shoulders: 15 - 16 Shoulder to Low waist: 18 Shoulder to Hem: 47, Hem Sweep: 45 Condition: Excellent. A very few missing nail head beads. Very Good, No holes, but 2 stains on the front and underarm discoloration as shown plus areas of general tan color change that can be seen on the back of the bodice. . Price: $725 |
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1940 Embroidered Red Wool Vintage Coat by Louella Ballerino This early 1940s, perhaps 1939 jacket from California designer Louella Ballerino is a great red wool with ethnic style embroidery. I see the ethnic influence of the late 30s and early 1940s here, when American designers were discovering European and late American folk wear designs. brilliant green, yellow white and purple wool embroidery. Ballerino was known for drawing inspiration from many international sources. This is a sophisticated garment however, meant for the East Coast - the store label is B. Altman. It is lined in cream satin and has large shoulder pads with a hook closure at the neckline. The welt pockets are functional and there are short side vents. Labels: Louella Ballerino California 100% Wool B. Altman & Co. Fifth Ave. New York Size: Bust: 42 Waist: 44, Hips: 46, Shoulders: 16.5 Sleeves: 23 CB to Hem: 32 Condition: Excellent but for 2 small surface moth craters to the weave. Price: $155 |
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Vintage 1930s - 40s Hattie Carnegie Custom Label Red Velvet Pajama Set This later 1938 - 44 red velvet pajama set is one of the best I have seen. The details are grand. The channel stitched pockets and lapels, the button tabs on the patch pockets, the rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes - its all great. Plus the rhinestone button fly on the pants and the wide velvet belt to match. And there are shoulder pads, of course. The blouse is long and tucks in. The pants have a soft wide leg and patch pocket of their own. The velvet is silk and quite soft and a bit sheer as you can see in the photos where the mannequin legs show through. Labels: Hattie Carnegie with custom label underneath Size: Blouse: Bust: 37 Waist: 29 Shoulders: 13 Sleeves: 11.5 CB to Hem: 24 Pants: Waist: 27 Hips: 39 Outseam: 39. Condition: Good, there are dark discoloration bands down the right sleeves and right leg as shown. There has been a repair at the base of the fly on the underside. While it is presentable on the outside, it is doubtful it will be sturdy enough to wear. There is a slit in the velvet at the top of the left sleeve cap. This could be altered to be hidden in the seam. All in all, a good piece for display, but not wear. SOLD! |
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1950s Grey and White Ikat Weave Taffeta Dress by Ceil Chapman This pretty mid 1950s silk taffeta dress in an ikat weave shows that Chapman could work with prints as well as beading and draping. This dress has a button front and a waist defining grey velvet inset midriff panel with taffeta binding. The shaping on this panel is superb for the figure. There are bound button holes, a bias bow at the waist and a snap placket. The pleated skirt falls very nicely. A really lovely and unusual dress from a highly collectible American designer. Hovland Swanson was a long time department store in Lincoln, Nebraska. Labels: Ceil Chapman and Hovland Swanson Size: Bust: 36 Waist: 26 Hips: Full; Shoulders:15 Sleeves: 17.5 CB to Waist: 15 Waist to Hem: 28 Hem Sweep_ 116 Condition: Excellent. A light fold line where the hem was raised. It as been re-set to original length. Price: $295 |
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1950s Monsieur X Coat in Turquoise and Hot Pink Wool This brilliant blue and pink plaid wool coat is a high quality adaptation manufactured by Dan Millstein. Monsieur X was Christian Dior - these adaptations were sold on the American market in an early version of R-T-W from the French designers. This mid to late 1950s barrel coat with stand away collar has big blue plastic buttons, prominent hip pockets and a great hot pink satin lining. The stand away collar buttons front and back. This is a wonderfully made coat in a great fabric. For more on the Monsieur X label : http://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/monsieur-x/ and more thoughts on Dan Millstein: http://coutureallure.blogspot.com/2008/09/balenciaga-adaptation-suit-by-dan.html Label: Monsieur X Adaptation by Dan Millstein Size: Bust: 48, Waist: 49 Hips: 52, Shoulders: approx 17, Sleeves: approx. 19, CB to Hem : 40. Condition: Excellent and clean . SOLD! |
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1950s Jacques Heim Green Wool Vintage Jacket What a beautiful shade of green in a hounds-tooth weave. This is a Jacques Heim Jeunes Filles jacket. I suspect it had a skirt - but isnt it a great separate to wear with pants or even jeans? The front closure has a hidden button placket and an integral belt with covered buckle. The belt placement coordinates with the princess seams, which are used that at the back as well. The slightly flared sleeves are Ύ length. This is fully lined. Label: Jeunes Filles designed by Jacques Heim Size: Bust: 36, Waist: 30, Shoulders: 15.5 Sleeves: 18, CB to Hem: 18.5 Condition: Excellent and clean, the lining has some light areas at the underarms. Price: $95 |
 Order #D2238 Click here for photos Order Here | 1950s Vintage Black Silk Taffeta Dress By Omar Kiam for Ben Reig This mid 1950s dress is by talented designer Omar Kiam for Ben Reig. Id call this a dinner dress - dressy, but not dιcolletι. The bodice is fitted with an inset black velvet notched yoke and a tricky 3-d lapels. The 2 tier skirt is beautifully pleated and draped at the side front and is very light. The underskirt is present throughout with a wide horsehair hem stiffener for volume. A neat dress by a desirable designer in great condition. Label: Ben Reig Original by Omar Kiam Size: Bust: 40, Waist: 29, Hips of under layer: 40 Shoulders: 15.5 Sleeves: 20, Shoulder to Waist; 18.5, Waist to Hem: 32. Condition: Excellent. Belt is missing ( a modern one is shown) . Freshly cleaned. Price: $250 |
 Order #MB505 Click here for photos Order Here | 1950s Vintage Black Linen Dress with Circle Skirt by Pauline Trigere This mid 1950s black linen dress by Pauline Trigerι has the clean lines of her work with a bateau neckline, V back neckline, and imaginative front seaming that eliminates the darts usually found in the period. The flared skirt is full. Theres an interior signature grosgrain waist stay, metal CB zipper and original narrow leather belt. Label: Pauline Trigerι Size: Bust: 38, Waist: 30, Hips: Full, Shoulders: 15 - 16, Shoulder to Waist: 18.5, Waist to Hem: 27.5, Skirt is a full circle, approx 204. Condition: Excellent. Price: $225 |
 Order #D2227 Click here for photos Order Here | High Quality Blue Linen 1950s Suit by Monte-Sano and Pruzan This vibrant royal blue linen suits has the slim skirt and box jacket of the late 1950s. The yoke seaming that extends into the kimono sleeves is sleek and complements the wide revere collar. The big buttons give it a great finish. Monte-Sano & Pruzan was known for their tailoring and fin finishing. This suit is lines in silk, with a side metal zip and bound buttonholes. For more: VFG Label Resource Labels: Monte-Sano & Pruzan New York and Bonwit Teller Size: Jacket: Bust: 42 Waist: 39 Shoulders: approx 17, Sleeves: 17. CB to Hem: 22. Skirt: Waist: 28, Hips: 40,Waist to Hem: 24. Hem Sweep: 40. Condition: Excellent . Waist band of skirt has been let out. Price: $195 |
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Lovely 1950s Beaded Aqua Blue Taffeta Evening Gown By Emma Domb This lovely aqua blue draped strapless dress is by California designer Emma Domb. It has a boned and fitted bodice with a wonderful cascade of aurora borealis sequins and white pearls down the front of the skirt, siding into the pleated drape at the left hip. The skirt is flared and stiffened throughout with pellon. We show it over a small crinoline. Center back metal zipper to close. The color is truest in the front bodice close-ups. Emma Domb was a company that specialized in dressy, special event gowns. Label: Emma Domb California and 1955 - 1964 ILGWU label. Size: Bust: 34" , Waist: 25" , Hips: full", CF Side front to Waist: 10, Waist to Hem: 37 Hem circumference: 152" Condition: Very Good. Freshly cleaned with only the very faintest shadow at the underarms, a faint spot on the front skirt as shown, and 3 1/8 or smaller spots scattered on the skirt. Price: $105 |
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1960s Cheerful Yellow Summer Shift by Harvey Berin Weve handled a few Harvey Berin dresses in the past, but none were this cheerful! This yellow silk shantung weave really does glow. The dress has a slightly fitted shift line with a small cap sleeve, wide midriff panel and side front on seam pockets. The midriff is outline with a piped double welt. The front buttons are faux snakeskin. The side seam has a pronounced curve into the pocket , while the piping disappears at the front in to darts in what is a sort of faux front seam. The dress is very well made, with a interlining and center back metal zipper. Label: Harvey Berin designed by Karen Stark Size: Bust: 40" , Waist: 32" , Hips: 39", Shoulders: approx. 15.5 - 16", Neck to Waist: approx. 16.5, Neck to Hem: 39", Sweep: 42" Condition: Excellent. There are no spots, holes or stains. The hem has been raised 1, the hem allowance is intact Price: $95 |
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1980s White Silk Jacquard Dress and Jacket by Stavropoulos This is a beautifully made, couture quality draped silk dress and box jacket by designer Greek American designer George Stavropoulos. His work was worn by celebrities and society for years. Active in Athens form 1949, he sold in New York from 1961 and died in 1990. Kent Stet University houses a large collection of his work and sketches. For more on his career: http://www.nytimes.com/1990/12/11/obituaries/george-p-stavropoulos-designer-of-chiffon-classics-is-dead-at-70.html This set is a lovely light white silk jacquard, with an asymmetrically draped dress front, spaghetti straps and a semi-fitted body. The zipper is handset. There is also a hem slit at the drape. The matching jacket has should pads and a box shape, with darted sleeve caps and a wonderfully tucked cuff that release into the soft sleeves Label: Stavropoulos New York Athens Size: Dress: Bust: 40",Waist: 32, Hips: 42, Shoulder to Hem: 42 Sweep: 56. Jacket: Shoulders; 15.5, Sleeves: 25, CB Neck to Hem: 19. Condition: Excellent - freshly cleaned Price: $195 |
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1950s Blue Wool and Satin Dress by Jo Copeland We are very fond of this designers work. Jo Copeland was with Patullo for some years, and she produced some striking garments. This 1950s navy blue wool sheath dress is a lightweight one with silk satin bands interwoven through the darts at the midriff to finish in bows at the back. The same satin is used at the square neckline front and back. The 3/4 sleeves are cut kimono style. Center Back metal zipper. Label: Patullo- Jo Copeland Size: Bust: 36", Waist: 29, Hips: 40, Shoulders: approx. 15 1/2, Sleeves: 20, Shoulder to Waist: 17", Shoulder to Hem: 45, Hem Sweep: 42 Condition: Very Good - no holes or stains. There are two rewoven spots as shown. Price: $95 |
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Brilliant 1980s Red Wool Dress By Galanos We just acquired this Galanos dress and we couldnt be happier. We havent had an example of this master designers work in some time. This day dress is a brilliant red wool crepe from the 1980s with curved raglan shoulder seams, channel stitched collar detail, bound buttonholes and large gold tone buttons. The shoulders are padded. We show this with a gold chain belt, which we can include if desired. It would look great with a wide belt and boots for winter wear. Like all Galanos dresses, it is beautifully constructed, with a silk chiffon interlining and chiffon bound seam edges. Side pockets, too. Labels: Galanos and Neiman-Marcus Size: Bust: 35" , Waist: 32" , Hips: 36", Shoulders: approx. 15", Sleeves: approx. 24" , CB Neck to Hem: 39", Hem Sweep: 38". Condition: Excellent. This was beautifully taken in on the sides form the pockets down. From the quality of workmanship, Id say it was done at Neiman-Marcus for the original owner. Price: $125 |
 Order #D2097 Click here for photos Order Here | Lovely 1960s Cream Lace Malcolm Starr Dress This is a lovely Malcolm Starr dress, definitely suitable for a modern wedding. Starr did a lot of beaded and glitzy evening and cocktail looks, so this is one of their more restrained designs. The deep cream lace is set off by a olive green silk bow and band. This dress is structured as an attached lace over blouse with its own metal zipper over a under dress with crepe bodice with lined lace skirt. The bow rests on the over blouse, the green band on the under dress. The under dress has its own metal zipper as well. Label: Malcolm Starr New York Size: Bust: 38", Waist: 28", Hips: 41" , Shoulders: approx. 16" , Shoulder to Waist: 17", Shoulder to Hem: 44" Hem Sweep: 42" . Condition: Lace is Excellent, just cleaned. The lining has underarm rings, the lace is does not. Price: $105 |