This late 1970s, early 1980s Adele Simpson ensemble is constructed from a scarf weight, luxurious silk that has both a tone-on-tone dot pattern woven through it and those spectacular and vivid blossoms screened onto it from top to bottom. There is a depth and richness to the silk that you just don't get the full impact of until you see the set in person. If you love it in the photos you will be very pleased once it arrives. The colors run rampant over the entire garment and I love the versatility that is has - you can wear the pieces together and it looks like a fabulous maxi dress, or break them up and wear them as separates. You could probably even wear the tunic as a micro mini if you dare. The tunic is cut simply with long lean lines and a loose and easy cut through the body so is very flattering. You could easily tuck it into the skirt for a more fitted look or wear it over a slim pant or even over tights as a mini. The skirt flows to the floor in one long lean column of silk. It is in excellent, appears unworn condition

Both pieces are unlined. The skirt closes with a side zipper and flat hook & eye. The tunic closes with a back zipper and two hook & eye at the neck. Light padding in each shoulder that could be removed if desired. It is a true black in person. There is a 12" slit on either side of the tunic

Tunic
Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 30" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 15" flat across from side to side
Hips: 20.5" across the inside lining
Length: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1025

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Iconic mini tank dress from the great Alaia. His forte is the ability to cut garments that cling like a second skin and yet somehow manage to nip and tuck and add curves in all the right places. This knit piece embodies everything that is great about Alaia and this particular pattern is one of the rarest and highest sought after for collectors. A deep charcoal base has rows of white bars woven through to create a subtle 3D ribbed texture. The black and white combination is classic and it is a dress that will never go out of style. All labels are present. This piece (or it's twin) was photoed on Linda Evanglista and was pictured with Azzedine himself!

Iconic mini dress by Azzedine Alaia. His forte is the ability to cut garments that cling like a second skin and yet somehow manage to nip and tuck and add curves in all the right places. This is the classic, extremely sexy, bandage dress with insets of a contrasting ribbed knit. The insets are set in a way that makes the dress look like a corset or garter - it highlights every curve. The bust is cut very low and I love the three strap detailing that goes over each shoulder. The back is low and the hem is high. Its the LBD when you want to drop jaws. Insanely fabulous and in excellent condition!

Bust: approx 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam, unstretched
Waist: 11" flat across the back from side seam to side seam, unstretched
Hips: 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam, unstretched
Length: 31" from top of shoulder to bottom hem

Unlined and slips on to wear. Tagged a vintage Alaia XS. The bust sits low but you could easily adjust the straps for a perfect fit.

Item# DD749

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Azzedine Alaia is a master of knits and this is a wonderful example of his earlier work. This has a definite eighties vibe to it, in a great kind of way and is [erfect for layering over other pieces or as a stand alone. It still has that body conscious feel to it that Alaia pieces do but in a subtler way. I love the diagonal striping across the back and how the waist is nipped in by manipulation of the knit rather then seaming. It snaps to close so can be worn as open or closed as you prefer. It will work as a dress, a layering piece or a light coat. Excellent condition

Shoulders: 16"
Sleeves: 22"
Bust: 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 33" from mid-neck at the back to bottom hem

Unlined and it closes with the snaps down the front. It can open completely. The shoulders have light padding.

Item#DD759

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This is an amazing mint condition Azzedine Alaia belt in a rare baby pink. Silver hardware and silver studs that hold the little cut out flower applique's in place! I love the mix of pink and white. So many Alaia piece are black or white - it is rare and wonderful to find a pretty pink piece. If you are a collector you probably just caught your breathe! Looks to be unworn condition. Item# A119

Rare, deadstock and unworn Bernard Perris belt bag in a butter soft cream leather. It has a decidedly Chanel feel to it with its combination of cream and quilting. The front pouch is interesting in that is curves a bit and the zipper is set in on an angle. I love the somewhat tough silver hardware that contrasts wonderfully against the luxe cream leather. It snaps to close and is in excellent condition!

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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Bruce Oldfield is of course best known for dressing Lady Diana but has dressed countless other celebrity and women of influence. This is a stunning and dramatic gown made of a red silk and topped with a golf foil lame inset. The inset dramatically shaped and molds the body and I love how it is worked right through the front and back. Stunning and in excellent condition.

Lined in tissue silk through the bodice only. Closes with a series of hook & eye and snaps hidden at one top shoulder seam and a side zipper. Ships professionally dry cleaned.

Tagged a US8

Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 59" from neck to front hem. The back hem extends another 4"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1239

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This Is an amazing trench coat that has all the flash and excess that was the best of the eighties. It's by Dior and has that great oversized feel to it that was so prevalent during that decade. The fabric that it is made out of is coated with a gold covering that gives it that fabulous metallic feel. It is fairly light weight as result. The styling is classic trench with buttons straps across each shoulder and around each cuff. Pockets sit on each hip and there is a double row of buttons at the front to close it. It has its original tie belt made of the same coated gold material. It is meant to be big and oversized so should work on a range of sizes. Inside it is lined with a matching gold toned fabric that has the CD logo throughout. The coat is not 100% perfect but still very wearable and so fabulous I could not pass it by. Its listed at a steal as a result of its small flaws but has year of glitzy over the top life left in it. Overall great condition but please read the full condition notes below.

Fully lined in a logo embossed gold toned silky rayon. Closes at the front with buttons and the tie belt. Pockets on each hip and light padding in each shoulder. Tagged a vintage 8 but meant to be worn oversized. There are areas where the gold is flaking off. Most notably the collar, inside and out; the tops of each shoulder of the sleeves. The sleeves, where the belt ties and other areas all through out have signs of cracking ad minor flaking as well. I photoed the worst of i and you can super size the photos to see all. Still very wearable with lots of life.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 50" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# C528

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This fabulous little black dress is by Claude Montana. Montana designed for strong woman and his pieces always pushed the envelope and defined the female form as he wished it to be. This strapless number with its dramatic halter scarf neckline is gorgeous. The dress is a sleek sheath of jersey that has just a touch of stretch to it so that it is thick and structured enough to define shape but not so thick as to be heavy or uncomfortable. Montana was a genius at creating structure with this type of "bandage" jersey while still allowing the body to be able to move freely. These thicker jerseys that really allowed the designers to give pieces a more structural shape were a cutting edge fabric in the late 80s and early 90s - Tom Ford also used a version in some of his early Gucci collections. It holds you in and sculpts the body but without the elastic of a true "bandage" dress.  The bodice is strapless and a slit up the back center allows you to be able to walk. The neckline has a thin halter strap that glides around the neck and hook into place behind the center of the front bodice. A small loop is set in the center front and through this drapes that incredibly ling silk chiffon scarf piece. I have ties this up and around the neck but you could probably get clever and style this in numerous ways. Excellent condition

Unlined with an extra seamed, finished interior bust made of the same jersey as the body of the dress and light boning on the sides. Closes with a back metal and nylon zipper. Tagged a size 40.

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: approx 52" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2670

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Sexy, chic and with that jet set feel to it, this is a phenomenal numbered set from the house of Dior form the 1980s. Printed silk chiffon in shades of tauoes and caramels are set over a silk and silk chiffon base. The entire bodice is a woven masterpiece of macrame raffia and ribbon with matching braided raffia straps. The skirt feels like a sarong in style and the silk is placed and warped over the hips. Under this is a silk lining that has a fantastic finish of silk fringe that gives the dress tons of movement and visual interest. It has its original cropped silk chiffon jacket - it is also screened with that same pretty print and sits just above the waist of the dress when on. Its cut loose through the body with wild french cuff sleeves. Excellent condition. Item# DD947

This is an absolutely incredible caftan that is even better in person. The detailing and embellishment that has been added to this caftan is remarkable. It has a decent weight to it - the pink chiffon fabric is very light in weight but all that extensive detailing on the neck and down each sleeve done in all those fabulous rhinestones all add up in weight. However, once it is on and it settles into place, it is not unwieldy to wear at all. I love the vibrant, bright pink that has been used for the color. It is a rich luxurious color and it adds to the glamorous and exotic feel of the piece. The crystal rhinestones are heavily applied and set in an elaborate and regal bib down the front and around the wide cut neckline. They then extend down and over each shoulder and run down the sleeves and then circle around the opening that you slip your hands through. It makes for a beautiful effect and you feel very  glamorous once this is on. The caftan is not labelled but it a stand out piece regardless. It is truly unique and fabulous. Excellent condition with one small note below

The inner attached dress that serves as a lining is made from a pink cotton mix feeling fabric and is like a simple sheath dress with sleeves. It slips on to wear with a zipper at the back neck. Light padding on the inner shoulders. The pink is a more true pink in person.

The measurements for the inner dress are marked as such. If you needed more room it would be very easy to add fabric to open the inner dress more and you would never see the alteration once the caftan is on. For that reason I have sized it as OSFA. The inner piece completely lines the dress and is attached at the neck and shoulders. There are two ties attached to the top layer of the dress, inside the dress at the waist area. Slits at the end of the crystal embellishments for your hands to skip through. These tie around the inner dress to give more shape if you wish. There is a small watermark at the side of the back that gets lost in the yards of fabric and minor grubbiness near the hem. Otherwise looks unworn. Please see the last photo

Inner sleeves: 17"
Inner shoulders: 16.5"
Inner bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner waist: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: to 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner dress length: 54" from neck to hem
The outer dress is full and open with no side seams. It measures to 57" down the center neck to hem and the sides extend another 12" or so.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# E681

Reference Photos: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture.

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

David & Elizabeth Emanuel are best known for designing the wedding gown that was worn by Princess Diana in 1981. They also designed the majority of the Princess' wardrobe for her Gulf Tour. During this time period they were doing custom pieces out of their salon prior to their separation and subsequent divorce in 1990. This dress would date to the time period between those two dates and is a rare example of this extraordinary couple who designed one of the most seen pieces of clothing that has ever existed.

The dress is like a magical fairy tale version of all that was amazing about this time period. The fabric is a fine silk organza and the color is a dusty ivory that has perhaps a slight nude pink undertone to it in certain lights. The bodice of the dress is corseted and stiffened all the way around with interior, hidden shaping and boning. The neckline of the dress dips into a low curving sweetheart with a pretty ruffled finish around the upper edge. This nips in at the waist and then the skirt sweeps to the floor in a cascade of feather light silk. The entire skirt has pastel embroidery worked into it and there are two rows of pink ribbon set into the silk that circle the lower hem. The ribbon is actually woven through embroidered edged slits and I have included a shot of the back of this technique for you to see. The work is quite remarkable. The edges of the hem of the skirt are finished in a series of soft scallops that are completely detailed with more embroidery. I photoed the dress with a full length crinoline under it so that you can see the tremendous shape and volume it has. Without the addition of an underskirt the skirt would be transparent. The skirt has enough volume that you can add an even fuller skirt to get a real bell shape if you wanted it to have an even more formal gown feel. That same pretty pastel embroidery that covers the skirt also details the bodice and covers each sleeve. The edges of the sleeves and the flounce that sits at their tops pick up that same scallop treatment you see along the hem of the skirt. The sleeves are absolutely incredible. Each one is cut to fall far off the shoulder and is trimmed with am embroidered flounce around the upper opening. They have tremendous volume through the sleeve with a huge and elaborate pouf to them. Each of them ends in an elaborate cuff with the same pointed finish as the hem. A pink ribbon is woven through the silk about halfway down the sleeve and then another is tied into a pretty bow to add detail to the wrist. A row of tiny seed pearls and a little pink silk rose that sits on both sides at the point where the sleeve meets the bodice are the perfect finish to this high fantasy gown. The workmanship is incredible and it is absolutely beautiful. This would make an extraordinary wedding gown for the bride looking for something unique. Since it is from their custom label it would have been a one off so you would be wearing the only one ever made. Excellent condition with a small note below

The bodice is lined with an ivory silk and the rest of the dress is unlined for a semi-transparent effect. It closes with a back metal and nylon zipper and the bodice is boned and stiffened. Elastic at each cuff and the top of the dropped sleeve. The bodice is embellished with applied seed pearls and silk rosettes and the entire gown has hand done embroidery detailing. Hand finished throughout. The underskirt shown is not included. Note the color is a little deeper in tone then how it photoed. There looks to be a couple minor repairs where the sleeve meets the edge of the bodice.

Sleeves: the sleeves themselves are approx 19" and they would fall to about 25" from an actual shoulder

Bust: 16.25" flat across from side seam to side seam wit about a B to maybe small C cup shaped into the front
Waist: 12.75" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 10.25" from highest top point of bodice to waist
Skirt: 48" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3283

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This pretty little yellow silk Ungaro blouse is in perfect condition. It's such an unusual design - the shoulders and sleeves are cut wonderfully -they have little squared off corners at the shoulders and each elbow. The silk allows it to drape so its a subtle, odd detail that you really notice most when its lying flat but it allows it to sit just differently enough to make the piece unusual and very cool. It has a long tie that you can wrap around the waist for definition or use at the neck. Unworn, mint condition.

A wonderful diaphanous and ethereal silk chiffon dress by Bill Blass that is so fresh and modern in feel that it could be easily mistaken as a piece from the spring runways! Feather light layers of beautifully screened silk are layered atop each other. Four full layers make up the body of the dress and each sleeve has two layers and yet you could probably pull the dress through a small circle like a scarf! The florals have extra depth and texture since the pattern lies atop another layer underneath. Each layer is also slightly shorter then the other so you get a pretty ruffled effect at the hem. The sleeves are long and widen as they reach their cuffs. It is really a gorgeous dress and the effect that it has when on with all that stunning silk softly moving just cannot be conveyed in the photos! Excellent condition

This dress is being featured in an editorial for a magazine that I will be able to tell you about soon!

Shoulders: 15" across
Sleeves: 27"
Bust: 1to 20î flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 19î flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from neck to hem

Four full layers of feather light silk chiffon top each other. The top three are the printed floral and the very inner layer is a nude color. It closes with a back zipper. Each sleeve is two layers of the printed silk. It presents more pink feeling then in the photos - more like the label close-up

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED (6-10)

Item# DD885

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This is an amazing Geoffrey Beene and I would bet was a custom or runway piece. It is absolutely impeccably made and the amount of fabric in it is astounding. Lots of couture level details - like the tissue silk chiffon lining that feels like nothing else when you wear it! The top is made of an almost chenille like fabric but with a finer and tighter plush - its been puckered and gathers - I suspect by hand so the illusion of a bed of flowers is created. It is fitted and made to follow and form exactly to the body. The skirts billow out from the waist and three full, full layers of silk chiffon have been used. Each has yards and yards of fabric in them - the amount of silk used is mind blowing! The layer between is a different shade of red so you get this fantastic effect and when you sit the layers show separate for the most delicious effect. Each of those layers is weighted with a wide silk satin edging so they have some weight and drape. A double peak belt in the deeper shade of red used in the middle layer of the skirt wraps and cinches the waist. Its astounding and appears to have never been worn! Mint condition.

Alaia did this insane collection that knocked off the idea of a faux fur but its really a thick knitted plush fabric that's about an inch thick and feels and looks like nothing else on the planet. Its a completely unstructured jacket with a huge shawl collar that can be used as a hood. Alaia's hooded pieces are iconic. To find them is one of the holy grails of fashion and this one is perfect in every way! Style it a million ways and wear it over everything and anything. It seems heavy when you pick it up but is surprisingly light feeling when worn. Its a truly fantastic piece and a true one of a kind. A similar piece is shown on Tina Turner in the Alaia book! If you are an Alaia collector you probably just fainted. And rightly so. Part of me thinks I am crazy to even think of giving this treasure up - the girl that gets this one is very lucky indeed! Mint condition.

This is a really spectacular black dress by New York designer Jackie Rogers who is known for her sculptural evening pieces.  Ms Rogers was a fit model for Coco Chanel and  credits her for much of her inspiration. This is a super example of her work and very wearable. The dress has a pretty net inset top with little dots fused over its surface that sits over the shoulders and goes down the back. The back has a deep plunging keyhole for e little peek of skin. The bust twists and plunges in a sweetheart line that is very sexy. More dotted net forms a little flounce around the hip adding shape and visual interest. This all tops a flowing skirt that cascades to the floor in a widening sweep of fabric. Very simple and chic. Excellent condition!

Unlined and closes with a low back zipper, with a button closure at the back upper neck.

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 57" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2163

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 Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted a Jacqueline de Ribes exhibit in 2015-16, giving her work an extra dose of much needed attention. De Ribes was know as 'one of the most celebrated fashion personas of the 20th century'. She began making dresses for herself and eventually opened her own label in 1982 at the age of 53, producing collections for the next 12 years.

This is a gorgeous silk dress that is not in perfect condition but presents very well and the flaw it does have either cannot be seen or could perhaps be hidden in some fashion. It is so well made - most of the inner construction is complete done by hand - and is a fabulous representation of her work, that I know there is someone out there that would bring it back to life. The dress has her signature long and lean lines and in this one that is combined with those dramatic sleeves and a inner foundation that shapes and molds the body. It is made of a high quality silk satin in the perfect shade of ivory. The bodice is fitted with a gentle V front and back and boning built into the interior for support and shape. The waist nips in and then the skirt flows to the floor in one stark column. A high slit at the back allows you to walk despite the lean cut of that skirt. The sleeves are the star of the show and each is an elaborately gathered a draped explosion of silk that gives both height and volume. It is gorgeous and extremely well made to demi-couture standards. Presents as excellent condition but please read the full condition notes below.

Fully lined in a hand set off-white silk and closes with a back zipper. Wide silk waist stay that hooks to close. Light boning through the bodice. All hand finishes and extremely well made. Some scuffing to the fabric here and there but nothing that jarring. There is the one mark on the front by the seam under the waist as photoed. There is discoloring under both arms as photoed. These are hidden by the sleeves completely once on. The fabric could be cut down to eliminate them. I see a small area inside the lining that has torn. The zipper fabric is green and is certainly a replacement made at some point. The color in person is a touch lighter ivory and creamier then how it photoed. It did not zip up fully on my dress form but of course it will on someone the proper size.

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from shoulder to hem
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3321

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A pretty and classic silk blouse by Karl Lagerfeld in the prettiest blue color will add an easy pop of color to any outfit. The front can be left unbuttoned for extra flash of sexy or done all the way up for a more classic feel. It is a gorgeous light weight - think scarf silk. Lots of great Karl touches - the loose and easy cut, flat pleats worked into the fabric down the front and those great little triangle flaps with a button that suggest pockets even though they are only decorative. Four buttons on each cuff and each is MOP and embossed with 'KL'. Excellent condition

The top is unlined and closes with buttons down the front and at each cuff. Some chipping to the buttons but they are all functional and present well. Tagged a 38 but the loose cut will accommodate a range of sizes. Slightly lighter/more pastel in person

Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# S725

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

Rare runway Karl Lagerfeld dress that is numbered alongside the tag. My client has told me that this was the actual piece shown on the runway and it would have been shown in the late eighties, early nineties. I am trying to find a picture and will post if successful! A stretch knit jersey is cut in one long column. Big pockets sit low on each hip and are cut on a slight angle - one can just picture the model sauntering down the catwalk with her hands shoved in them. The front zips and a silk chiffon modesty panel can be snapped into place or tucked to one side if you want more skin to show. The collar is big and exaggerated. The back is killer with am inset panel of black silk chiffon so most of your back is left exposed and yet covered. The dress is in impeccable, mint condition and would fit a 2-6 as the fabric has a slight bit of stretch to it. A rare and highly collectible piece!

Killer dress by Leonard of Paris is one of those miracle pieces that will accommodate, and flatter, almost any body type or size. Made of a fluid jersey that has a wonderful custom screened print that would have been planned out prior to the cutting of the fabric so that is would be placed exactly where intended. Brilliantly colored fruits adorn the dress from top to bottom in varying sizes. I love the contrasting border print on the cuffs, hem and neck. The dress is a strong statement piece and fabulously eighties, yet still chic now. Excellent, unworn condition! Item# DD913

Flirty and fun, this little bombshell of a dress will certainly guarantee that you make an entrance! The color is deeper and richer then how it has photoed - more of a true southern pinky peach. The fabric is a synthetic matte satin with just a hint of sheen to it and is weighty enough to hold its extravagant ruffled skirt in place and poufed but not so thick as to look cheap. The bodice is gathered tightly from top to the dropped waist and boned for shape and fit. The skirt poufs out in three dramatic layers on atop the other, each with an edged stitching that helps keep the fabric slightly curled for full effect. Excellent condition and sure to get noticed!

Liza Bruce started designing high end swimwear in 1982 and she was known for her use of Lycra which made her suits cling to the body. She soon added dresses into the mix and it is one of hers that Kate Moss famously wore in 1993 that was virtually see-through. She used as little seaming as possible in her suits and dresses and like her swimwear, the clothing she designed was meant to emphasize a girls curves. This dress is perfectly representative of that and is made from that stretch nylon and spandex fabric that will fit like a second skin. The print combines color and pattern beautifully. The neckline is scooped and the back scooped even deeper. This is a fabulous piece of eighties fashion in mint condition and that still feels modern now. Excellent condition 

Unlined and slips on to wear. Tagged a S and the fabric has stretch so should fit an XS-MED. Measurements show the comfortable stretch lying flat but it should stretch even a bit more if needed once on an actual body. Note the base color is more a purple tone then the blue it photoed as.

Bust: 14-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 11-13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 14-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 32.5" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD3186

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 wonderful dress is made from a bright pink silk taffeta. It is a dramatic statement piece that will turn every head when you walk into a room. Loris Azzaro was a favorite of actresses like Raquel Welch and Sophia Loren and he quickly gained international recognition with his designs. Here he takes the drama of pink to new heights with this bold gown that is just stunning. On my dress form the poufed ruffled detailing that runs across the neckline and over each arm sits more on the top of the shoulder, but on a real girl it will fall off the shoulder as it needs more support then what the dress form could give it to sit properly. This create a beautiful expanse of bare skin across the top of the shoulders. The neckline then plunges down into a deep V on both the front and back. The waist nips in beneath this and then the skirt flows to the floor and widens out as it nears the hem. The bottom poufed ruffle picks up the shoulder detailing and both of those ruffles have an inner construct of tulle so that the incredible shape is kept and the volume he desired is achieved. It is stunning. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in matching pink silk and closes at the back with a painted metal and nylon zipper. The bodice is boned and the ruffled parts have in inner lining of tulle for shape. Some grubbiness along the edge of the hem

Bust: to 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14.75" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to bottom of seaming where it meets the skirt
Skirt: 45" at the longest point at the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3053

Reference Photos: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon.

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 garment is from the personal closets of Jane & Judy Aldridge!

This is an amazing, early label LaCroix Jacket that has that definite sleek look with a twist that Jane and Judy favour! Cut to perfection the metallic tiger stripe glows like burnished copper. The blogging dup say they where drawn to the strong lines and that amazing double collar! I love how the pockets sit on eeach hip and subtly add to the nipped in efect at the waist. This is a piece that will easily fit into your wardrobe and be a great investment as well! Wonderful, rare and unusual piece that is in excellent condition.

Shoulder: 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bust: 18.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from mid back at the neck to bottom of the jacket hem
Sleeve length: 23"

Fully lined in a gold color silky rayon, it closes with metallic infused button.

Approximate modern size equivalent: SML (6-8)

Item# JA37

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Before there were emoji's there was Moschino. That sense of humour and fin is what defines the very best pieces from Moschino and this piece not only has their hallmark bright colors but that wonderful twist through the fabulous printed buttons used. The dress and jacket are made from a kaleidoscope of colors on a stretch jersey fabric mixed with black to anchor everything. The dress is a sexy little fitted sheath that hugs your curves and glides over the body. Over this pops a fitted jacket whose entire front has that same insane rainbow of colors. I love how the back of both pieces is done in a stark black giving maximum effect when you turn and see the explosion of color. The perfect finish is of course the buttons that run down the front of the jacket and up each sleeve with their little printed faces. How can you not be anything but happy in a piece like this? Excellent condition.

Both pieces are lined in a lingerie weight, stretch black nylon. The dress closes with a back zipper and the jacket buttons at the front. The buttons on each sleeve are decorative only. The fabric has some stretch. Lightly padded shoulders in the jacket. Tagged a US8

Dress
Bust: 16.5-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 34" from neck to hem

Jacket
Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 20.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2593

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Moschino pieces are always slightly insane in the way that only they can be and this jacket from the late 80s, early 90s is no exception. It is a motorcycle style and the cut looks like a jacket you would borrow (and then steal) from your boyfriend! It has a large zipper set off side down the front and color blocked pockets and collar - even the insides of the pockets are done in color! The back of the jacket is of course where all the detail is - a huge embellished Royal crest is embroidered and inscribed Principe Azzuro - or Prince Charming. It is the perfect topper for the boy look trend that is all the rage. Butter soft leather and in excellent condition!

I am so pleased to see velvet come back into fashion as it allows all these fabulous little vintage examples that utilize it in their design details to take center stage once again. Velvet is such a rich and luxurious fabric and it feels like a fresh and brave choice once again when used well. This little dress is lovely and the velvet on it not only adds that rich touch but becomes the central design detail with the stripe of it running down the front and the bow accenting the waist. The bodice is cut loose and full with a dolman feeling sleeve and generous cut. To off-set that volume the skirt is more fitted and is gathered up and under the velvet accent down the front center. It is very well made and the silk interior gives it a rich and sensual feel once on. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silk and closes with a back zipper. Each cuff has a button to close. On the tag is written "Hex 03" which may be the model name and number.

Sleeves: 27"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: no true internal side seams so its flexible and meant to be worn loose
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from top of shoulder to waist
Skirt: 30" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2616

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This set is insane and insanely fabulous! It is dead stock Norma Kamali made of a light weight silk taffeta upon which is that wonderful, bold plaid design. The suit absolutely nails everything that was fabulous about the eighties. The jacket has an over-sized voluminous silhouette that tops the fabulous skinny cigarette leg pants that end just above the ankles. Huge shoulder pads sit inside each shoulder - they actually can be cleverly removed as they attach by strips of Velcro (cutting edge stuff then) so you can give this a softer more relaxed feel by wearing the jacket without the shoulder pads if you wish. The waist nips in severely, further emphasizing that wasp waist look. A fabulous peplum exaggerates the hips. The pants are sleek and skinny under all of that drama. It has never been worn and still has its original hang tag and extra button for the jacket. It is an amazing and iconic set! Unworn condition.

Jacket
Sleeves: approx 23" long
Shoulders: o defined seams
Bust: no defined side seam
Waist: 14" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" open
Length: 15î from back of the neck to waist, back peplum adds 13", front adds 8"

Pants
Waist: 12.5" across
Length: 39î from waist to bottom hem of pant legs
Inseam: 28î

Both pieces are unlined. The jacket closes with the buttons and hidden snaps and the pants close with a front zipper and flat hook & eye. It has its original hang tag attached and has never been worn. There is the original extra button in its plastic sleeve. Each shoulder pad can be removed and attaches by Velcro.

Modern Sizing†Equivalent: XS-SML (0-6)

Item# DD830

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The fashion world was having a movement towards minimalism these days - there is an almost utilitarian feel in some of the recent pieces - this piece captures that feel but adds a sexy spin. There is also a strong trend towards everything 1970s right now so this, this late 1970s, early eighties strapless jersey dress in a brilliant red from American designer Norma Kamali is the perfect combination of the two looks. I am a huge fan of Kamali's works and have had the pleasure of interviewing her so have a special love for her pieces. I died a little when I saw this one! Its definitively her - simple, but striking, the fit impeccable and the color perfect. The strapless bodice is gathered and fits like a glove well past the waist. The jersey skirt flares out from there and there are miles of fabric is that skirt! Really well done and the photos don't do it full justice at all! Excellent condition! Item# DD562

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Love this fitted one shoulder maxi from Claude Montana. Its a sleek sheath os a nylon jersey with a hint of sheen - this was cutting edge fabric in the late 80s and early 90s - Tom Ford also used a version in some of his early Gucci collections. It' almost a jersey version of the infamous bandage dresses of the time - it holds you in but stretches where you need it. In typical Montana fashion the gown does not even have a slit - his girls wore pieces that heightened the sexuality aspect with figure hugging curves and mincing steps. The shoulder is all Montana - that infamous cob web feel that adds a tough edginess. A real collectible and in excellent condition! Item# DD610

Even though this is a dress that was probably produced in the eighties and has lots of those eighties elements (dots and gathers anyone?) it still has those classic Oscar lines that make it timeless. His master touch makes it perfectly eighties, but in the best possible way. It has a bit of the forties feel to it but with his classic understated way. It is made from a black silk crepe with those fantastic large white dots scattered over the surface. The neckline is square cut and the sleeves kept shorter. The bodice has been draped and gathered all the way around the torso. From the waist the skirt falls in an elegant and slim column to just past the knee. This is a gorgeous little piece that could be paired with neutrals or brights and easily go from day to evening. The dots give it a high impact factor. Excellent condition.

Fully interlined with a black crepe chiffon through the skirt and back silky rayon through the bodice. It closes with a back zipper. Hand finishes.

Sleeves: 18.5" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17" 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: 17.5" from natural neck to waist
Skirt: 23.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2534

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This is a dress that was from the ODLR wedding line and is a pretty confection of pale pink taffeta and chiffon. The skirt is lovely, full length and has lots of fullness to it. This gives it a touch of volume. A pretty pleating detail circles the lower portion of the skirt. Above that is a paler shade of pink chiffon bodice that has a touch of a transparency to it. The neckline is cut straight across and wide. It fits loosely over the bodice. Each sleeve is cut to the elbow with a ruffle finish and has tremendous volume. They pouf out for full on drama and there is even tulle built in  to each sleeve to make sure the shape is kept. Two rows of that same pleating detail as on the skirt run down either side of the front. It has a swath of pink lace set across the shoulders and another touch of the same lace down the front. A wide, long taffeta sash that matches the skirt cinches in the waist. In person it has an even more poufy and has more a feeling of fullness then how it photoed. Excellent condition

The skirt has a inner skirt lining in a matching pink silky rayon and the top is lined with a second layer of the chiffon. Each sleeve has built in tulle to add volume. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. Has its matching sash. It appears to have been worn very little, if at all.

Sleeves: 17"
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 18" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 45" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD3370

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Rare rare rare printed leopard print, pony fur corset belt by Rifat Ozbek. The original Ozbek label was only produced from 1984 to 1991 and pieces are rare and hard to find.† He often used touches of exoticism against black sleek pieces and this belt is a fantastic example of his work. It cinches and nips the waist in with an almost fetish feel. Mint condition

It zips to close and is 28" from end to end unzipped. It is 7" at the widest points and tapers to an 3.5" at the skinniest points. Signature zipper pull.

Item# A121

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Trained in textiles, every Zandra Rhodes piece is a really wearable art. Her vintage pieces are extremely collectible and this late 1970s, early 1980s dress is just amazing! It is very feminine and romantic in feel with its pale ballet slipper pink silk chiffon fabric. This has been panted in a a deeper hue of pink and a soft grey in an abstract rounded pattern. The neck drapes and is highlighted with its own necklace of glass pearls! It is like wearing built in jewels! Each sleeve is open along its topped and that opening and the edge of each cuff is edged in pearls as well. The body of the dress is cut loose and draped with a low skirt. The skirt has glass pearls adoring its entire hem and is set in pretty tiny gathers along its pointed dropped seam. An amazing and gorgeous dress! Excellent condition! Item# DD910

This is also a piece from Jane and Judy and is absolutely adorable! I had a tough time not keeping it myself! Made of butter soft pink leather it is a little pouch all topped stitch with black. The interior is lined in black satin and I am certain you can detach the tassel (it has a lobster claw clasp to make it easy to do just that) and flip it inside out. It has a definite flapper feel to it and is just adorable. If you are a Chanel fan you probably fainted a little - as well you should - it is really fantastic!

Crazy collectible, hard to find Alaia 1980s hot pants! You just know girls like Naomi Campbell wore these and killed it! They are made from a bandage like, thick, stretch fabric and you just step into them and wiggle till they are on! They end up fitting skin tight so it is almost a bit of Azzedine tongue in cheek wit that they have functional front and back pockets. You would be able to see if a girl had a quarter in any pocket while wearing these. Insanely sexy and iconic. Great condition

Whenever I look at this piece I think of the great performers who did Broadway - like Liza Minelli for example. It is just has that sexy, cabaret, girls who lives best in the wee hours of the nght, kind of feel. It might have been meant as a tunic but I would wear it as a mini and just show miles of legs. Made of 100% silk, its completely covered in a combination of glossy black sequins and jet black tube beads, all in perfect rows so you get the illusion of being even longer! Cut fairly generous its meant to hang flapper-eque style. You can wear it open and layer it over other pieces or over skinny legged jeans or pants too! Super piece and in excellent condition!

This is such a pretty and soft Galanos set that is just stunning and I have not seen another like it. Galanos was known as the designer that could rival the French in terms of construction and design. He launched his atelier in 1951 and though he was never a designer that was formally made a couture house he certainly produced clothing with many of the hallmarks that define couture, thus giving him the status as being known as one of the "American Couturiers". I love the soft, muted print used on each of the three pieces of this set. It it a little like wearing a painting and it has a wonderful romantic feel to it. The silk chiffon fabric that he chose to use for all of the pieces is wonderful and really give it a sensual and luxurious feel. The top is a light, bias cut silk chiffon that buttons down the front and has a bit of a box cut. I have shown it used as the top here but you could even use it as a light jacket. The skirt is classic Galanos done in a matching bias cut silk chiffon. The waist nips in and then the skirt cascades to the floor in a widening column of fabric. It moves wonderfully and is a nice larger size too. The set also has its original sash tie that can be used at the neck, as a head wrap or around the waist. It is quite beautiful. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Both pieces are fully interlined  in a soft peach silk chiffon with chiffon ribbon finished edges and weights in the top and french seams in the skirt. The top buttons to close and the skirt closes at the side with a zipper at the waist. Zippers at each cuff.

Top
Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 21" 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: 20" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 39" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG-XL

Item# DD2507

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If this does not scream the best of what the eighties was I do not know what could otherwise! Judy, Jane and I all agree - you cannot wear this jacket and not feel somewhat magical! It is an explosion of color - the exterior is huge gold metallic thread edged flowers and little gold metallic stars are hand applied around the collar and cuffs of the sleeves. Its is that typical wide and loose shape from the eighties - meant to be paired with a fitted piece underneath so the contrast is stark. The interior fabric is black and gold stripes, metallic and slightly puffed. It is amazing and in excellent condition

"One of my favorite pieces. I am the original owner of this jacket from the late 1980s!" This jacket is from the personal closet of Judy Aldridge

Shoulders: 19î from seam to seam (slightly dropped)
Bust: 22î from side seam to side seam
Waist: 21î from side seam to side seam
Total length: 18î from neck to hem
Sleeves: 24î from shoulder seam to longest point

The bolero is fully lined in black silky rayon and has no closures. Padded shoulders

Item# JJA11

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