There is nothing quite as sexy as a ruffled front halter that leaves the back bare. Add to that the sleekness of black and make it a designer piece and you have an instant knock-out! Everything on this one works perfectly together. Constructed from a textured black almost linen look base the contrasting silk organza ruffled neck with its flat piped edges are perfect together. The actual cut of this dress is actually quite simple - the sleeveless, deep V fronted halterneck bodice skims over the bust and then nips in at the waist. The full length skirt flares out into the perfect cut A-line. But turn around and the back has been scooped out entirely. Two layers of black silk organza form the ruffles around the neck and they go all the way up and around the wearers neck. It's a stunner and in excellent condition!

Bust: no defined side seams
Waist: 13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 14" from neck to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to the bottom of the hem

Fully lined in black silk through the bodice and black silky rayon through the skirt, it closes with a low back painted metal zipper. The halter closes at the back of the neck with hook & eye.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML (4-6)

Item# DD878

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This is a gorgeous Malcolm Starr with a spectacular print in bright blues and greens on a crisp cotton backdrop. A simple cut, sleeveless bodice has a scooped neck and a V shaped back. The waist nips in and has a spectacular band of clear beads and rhinestone heavily adorning the entire 3.5" banding that circles the waist. The skirt is quite full and the perfect balance tot he fitted top and cinched waist! This cut is very flattering and I love the crispness of the cotton against the pop of the bead work. Excellent condition and a perfect, chic summer dress. Item# DD842

Shoulders: 15.5" from seam to seam
Bust: 20" from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Hips: open
Length: 58" from mid neck at the back to bottom hem
Sleeves: 19" from shoulder seam to longest point

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED-LRG (6-12)

Item# E323

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This is an absolutely amazing Bessi dress and one of the best that I have had or seen! The print is spectacular - you can easily see her days at Pucci strongly influencing the design. The colors are sublime - a deep golden yellow, light olive, pops of purples and pinks all mixed together masterfully. I love the strong use of a contrasting border that defines and anchors the cut of the dress and the silk is a fantastic silk twill - Hermes scarf like in weight and feel. The bottom has a full panel added that is edged with a band of color that matches that edging on the rest of the skirt and the waist. The simple sleeveless bodice perfectly balances the skirt. This is truly a fabulous gown and in excellent condition! Item# DD875

Super rare and super fabulous butterfly print top from the iconic Biba label. The prints used, like this one, that have a strong art deco reference are the most desirable and to pair that with a charming butterfly design and fabulous color palette is just a wonderful thing! I love the styling of this one - it has fabulous balloon sleeves with Biba's trademark high shoulder and skinny upper arm. The collar is pointed and the front can be left unbuttoned fairly low if you wish. A suggestion of a peplum hip and a fine cotton mix voile fabric all add up to an extraordinary piece! Excellent condition!

A rare and early Bill Blass for Bond Street little mod coat is one of the best Blass pieces and one of the best coats I have ever had. Everything about it is perfect - the shape, the colors, the cut all done to perfection. The exterior is a almost canvas like fabric that has been screened with a myriad of pales pastels yellows and oinks. Great mod swirls of color adorn every inch. The collar is big and notched, the sleeves sit just above the wrist and the length is the perfect length to have gone with the mini skirts of those days. It wraps and ties with an attached fabric belt and once you do that the bottom skirting flares out in the sexiest, make your legs look miles long, kind of way. Impeccable condition and a wonderful collectible.

Shoulders: 15" from seam to seam
Bust: 20" flat across the inside back from side seam to side seam†
Waist: open
Hips: open
Total length: 33" from mid back of the neck to bottom hem
Sleeves: 20" from shoulder to longest point

The garment is fully lined in yellow silk taffeta look rayon and wraps to close with the attached at the back fabric belt.. It should be dry cleaned when cleaned again in the future.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED (6-12)

Item# C104

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Though I usually hunt for those slinky nylon jersey dresses with the gold accents from Bill Tice, I could not resist this amazing velvet with an embroidered design. It is made of a cotton velvet done in a deep jewel toned burgundy. The color is very rich in feel and acts as the perfect backdrop to the off-white thread that makes up the embroidered design. The design is set to highlight the cut of the dress with a dense application of it around the collar and shoulders, circling the widest part of each sleeve and then highlighting the tiers of the full length skirt. I love the incredibly fill cut sleeves and how these pouf out above a long cuff. Each of those cuffs has five velvet covered buttons and velvet loops to close. The neckline is cut high, the bodice skims over the torso and a matching velvet belt cinched in the waist. Below that the skirt falls to the floor with a fuller second tier set at just about the knee to give it added detail and shape. A detail to note is that some of the areas within the embroidered design actually surround open cut outs so you get this tiny peak of skin here and there. Even better in person and on a real girl. Excellent condition.

Unlined and closes at the back with a painted metal and nylon zipper. Buttons at each cuff. Has its original matching self-backed velvet tie belt

Sleeves: 27"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17" from neck to waist with a 2" collar
Skirt: 39" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2911

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Gorgeous little black and bronze clutch that has been completely beaded with tube beads! Shaped with rounded corners and a scalloped top, the beads are set with a nod to Art Deco. Tube beads are set in curved rows with golden hued seed beads set between the bronze and black design to give a bit of contrast. It has a nice weight to it and is lined in black silk. No missing beads and in excellent condition inside and out. Item# B101

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Sometimes that little black dress that you can pop on and it is the perfect marriage of ease, sophistication and yet still have that pow factor is a hard thing to find. This wonderful piece from Malcolm Starr just might be a contender. Off the body it seems rather plain but once on it has a way of draping and sitting that is infinitely flattering. A very simple cut - it is basically a chic sheath with a waist that is barely defined, it skims the body almost flapper style and the crepe gives it a good weight so it seems to settle where it is meant to do the most good. The bodice has a flattering V neck and the skirt cut long and lean. Over the entire dress is a wonderful "fireworks" type design with each burst of beads defined by a 3D raised circle of glossy black tube beading all swirled around each other. The waist, neck and arms are defined with a tight band of beading. Very pretty piece and in great condition.

An adorable original day dress from the 1960s made of a bright cheerful screened cotton voile. I love the plaid effect but how it has been done in an unusual and brighter colored version. Pink and red checks are crossed with yellow striping. Onto this are bold diamonds of an olive green. The top portion is simple and sweet with a super collar. The skirt is full but lies quite flat due to the flat box pleating used. This gives it volume when you move but a sleek silhouette when you are at rest. It has it;s original belt too! Gorgeous and in excellent condition.

Shoulders: 16" across
Bust: 19î flat across the inside back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18î flat across the inside back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21î flat across the inside back from side seam to side seam
Length: 40î from mid neck at the back to bottom hem
Sleeves: 22î from shoulder seam to longest point

The coat is fully lined in a navy silk and closes with buttons at the front. Each sleeve has a button detail. It has a good weight and would be warm to wear in cold weather but is not unwieldy to wear. Hand finishes.

Item# C142

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Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Empire waist at seam: 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Natural waist: 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 10" from shoulder to empire waist band
Skirt: 45" from empire waist band to bottom hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML (6-8)

Item# DD602

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An amazing and quite rare set from Bonnie Cashin is just heavenly! The jacket alone is worth the investment and to have a matching skirt is almost unheard of! A lovely green in cross checked with a white that is worked directly into the wool. Its a mid weight so not as fine as a suiting would be but not heavy and bulky either. The skirt wraps to close and is a take off of a classic kilt - except done in that fantastic green and edged in leather! The coat is all Cashin with a wide, swing silhouette and hige leather trimmed top set pockets. Love this set and love the white leather trim Really fabulous and in excellent condition!

This is a striking print dress in a bright clear coral with a stunning print that covers its surface from shoulder to hem. The print is scenic and done in a combination of black and white outlined in a turquoise blue - all of which pops brilliantly off the coral. It is made of a washable jersey and has a cheongsam inspired cut and line. The neckline is cut high with an interesting layered fabric collar and the sleeves are long and slim. It curves over the body and expands gently out to widen as it nears the hem. It has the classic side slit of the westernized cheongsam that is cut quite high up the leg. A tightly spaced row of decorative buttons sits just above that slit and follow the side seam to just a few inches under the arm. It is a statement maker, well made and quite wonderful. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a orange-coral cotton muslin. It closes with a back painted metal zipper and hook & eye at the back neck. Snaps on each cuff and hand finishes

Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 53" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# D573

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I am having a little hippie chic bohemian moment so forgive me the indulgence of sharing it with you. There is just something about these late 60s, early 70s hand made, soft as butter leathers that just feel right at the moment. This is a unusual and I think quite rare piece that would have been hand made in Mexico for the Michael Novarese label. One normally thinks of Novarese and pictures beaded gowns so to see this little bohemian hippie piece is really something. Some of the best leather craftsman in the world were being made in Mexico at the time and the piece made are fantastic. The jacket is all hand whip-stitched and made form that butter soft deerskin. Just look at those amazing details and pockets! Unusual and fantastic and in excellent condition.

This dress is quite fabulous with it's huge butterfly print that is screened onto it form top to bottom and done in stunning shades of blue and green with pops of tangerine. The La Mendola label is highly collectible and sought after - when the duo behind the label where designing in Rome it was girls like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth that were buying! The Italian shop closed in 1974 but they continued to supply American Shops like Bergdorf's and Montaldos. with special orders like this for a couple more years. This might even be one of the last gowns made! The base of the dress is made of a stretch jersey cut long and lean with silk chiffon sleeves and a wide silk chiffon sash that you can use it as a belt or a head scarf. The neck is high and I love that you can wear it as one sleek column or add shape with the silk tie belt. The colors are amazing and it emanates joy with that fantastic print! It's an amazing piece and in excellent condition.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulder: 15" across
Bust: to 18.5î flat across the back seam, unstretched from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 15î flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18î unstretched flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 59" from neck to hem

The hips, waist and bust have some stretch from the above measurements. Unlined and closes with a handset, back painted metal zipper. Each cuff closes with fabric covered snaps under the tightly spaced row of decorative buttons that run down each cuff. Each sleeve is made of a silk chiffon as is the matching, original sash. The body of the dress is made of a stretch fluid jersey.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML (2-6)

Item# DD1033

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Fantastic hippie chic quilted cotton jacket has the most amazing cherry trimmed accents! The perfect throw on and add an instant chic bit of arts & crafts hand made feel to any outfit. The body is quilted and a solid ed and then it has that fantastic contrasting print down the front. The cherry adorned fabric circles each wrist and also goes across the back. It closes with those fantastic bamboo looking toggles! Excellent condition!

This little Beene dress is a classic. I love it's proper little lines and combined with Beene's fabulous tailoring its a real stand out. Made of a striped grey wool that at first glance appears to be very simply cut but upon closer inspection you realize that all the shape through the body is created by cleverly placed, curved vertical seaming. Little pockets are hidden along the seam and it zips at the front with a concealed zipper that runs up that front middle seam. The collars and cuffs are a matte cream silk satin and give wonderful contrast. A big bow sits at the neck and the stark black of it offers the perfect contrast to the other elements. Fabulous day pieces are sometimes the hardest to find when you look to vintage but this one is wonderful! Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a hidden set zipper at the front neck. Two front pockets and a decorative button on each cuff. The bow at the neck snaps into place can can be removed altogether with the snaps hidden under the collar when removed.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 40.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1997

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An absolute darling Christian Dior hat that is just a little work of art. Pink netting is overlaid with pink machine thread lace. Over that was hand applied beading, rhinestones and baubles so there is a sense of movement and a bit of sound when it moves! Its amazing! I love the little puffed top detail - its like he took a french beret and coutured it up! Excellent condition!

A Dior suit from the sixties is a marvelous thing to have and this one is just that and it sort of seems to symbolize the lady who wore Dior but wanted to feel up to the minute with a nod to the mod movement that was happening at the time. The size is fabulous - its a little larger and the shift dress underneath will work on a lot of different figure types. The fabric has a screened check worked into the silk - its actually smooth with no real texture so is an interesting play on itself. The dress is cut as simple as can be - it s simple shift. but with a little bit of extra seaming to ensure it fits just so. The jacket is a marvel - I love love love the extra panel of fabric that goes across the front edging and buttons on the other side. Its prim, its proper and its utterly fabulous.! A wonderful and rare set in excellent, seemingly unworn condition!

Absolutely gorgeous Pucci dress with a superb fall hued color palette! Made of his signature lightweight silk jersey that was then custom screened with his infamous designs. Skinny sleeves and a fitted bodice top a swingy skirt, This is a classic Pucci silhouette and is instantly recognizable! I love the band at the waist that gives it a bit of visual definition but still keeps the easy to wear cut. The yellows and tangerines pop against each other and are anchored by the black in the print. The entire dress weighs ounces and is wonderfully bright and happy in feel as all great Pucci's are! Excellent condition.

Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17î flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5î flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20î flat across from side seam to side seam of the lining
Bodice: 14" from shoulder to top of the waist banding
Waist band: 2"
Skirt: 25" from bottom of the waist band to hem

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper and a hook & eye at the neck.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML (4-6)

Item# DD1051

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I love this stunning little top and skirt set from the legendary Emilio Pucci mainly because of the color but also because it is just so chic and versatile. Both pieces are simple in cut, but big on drama and are covered with a gorgeous and classic Pucci print. The colors are as brilliant as the day this was made and that glorious print makes it instantly recognizable as a Pucci piece. The print is a mix of a vivid coral with a taupe and off white and all parts of the patters are edged in a fine black outlined. The fabric is also signed throughout with that famous Pucci signature. The skirt is is a soft A-line to just above the knee while the top is a simple cut with sleek sleeves and a rounded neckline. His signature border circles the neck, cuffs and hems. Being two pieces rather then a dress makes really easy to mix and match and work into your wardrobe for all four seasons. Excellent condition.

The top is unlined and closes with a back, handset zipper. The skirt is also unlined and slips on with elastic at the waist.

Top
Sleeves: 17"
Dropped shoulders: 17-19"
Bust: 19-22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17-20" flat across from side seam to side seam

Skirt
Waist: 10-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19-24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 20" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2128

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Maggy Reeves was a couture designer in Canada and her pieces are as rare as rare can be. It is a delight and privilege to be able to pass on a piece of her work! This dress is extraordinarily beautiful, It is constructed entirely of silk - the bodice is a soft slinky, high grade silk and the skirt is a heavy weight luxurious silk satin. The bodice has an almost dolman sleeve and is cut fairly simple with a dramatically scooped and plunged neckline. It is all hand finished and there is a weight attached tot he inside of the front scoop so that it sits perfectly in place when on. This top inserts into a high, sculpted waist to the floor skirt. The appearance is that it is a top tucked into the skirt but it is all one piece. The pleating in the skirt is meticulously done and it is constructed of long vertical panels that sweep up to the high waist where they are seamed in like a flute that the top blossoms from. The skirt is meticulously made and has a good solid weight to it due to the high yardage. We photoed it on Vickie to show you how stunning it sits on a real girl! The gown is a superb example of high end couture workmanship and in excellent condition. Item# DD849

This 1960s Pierre Cardin dress is amazing. It is cut with scandalously high slits on each side making it more of a tabard in feel. This can be worn layered over something else whether it is as small and risque as a nude thong or a more conservative route with a trouser or skirt. The neckline is cut high with a defined collar and it is sleeveless. It then falls in two straight, extended rectangular panels on the back and the front. These panels fall right to the floor and a supermodel expanse of plush black velvet. The use of velvet gives it a rich, lush feel that captures the light and becomes a detail of its own. Inside it is lined in a black silk taffeta and this is hand set. It is an incredible, edgy avant garde piece and I would not be surprised to learn that it was meant to be worn on its own even with those incredible, waist high, slits. Excellent condition with one note below

Fully lined in a hand set black silk taffeta. There are two repairs to the inner lining that of course do not affect the exterior. It closes with a back nylon and metal zipper

Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: The actual panel is 17" flat across from side seam to side seam but the sides are open
Length: 56" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2685

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The bead work is so gorgeous on this dress! The entire neckline and front is heavily beaded and that stunning bead work continues all around the waistline as well. The base fabric is a off-white silk blend and the beads themselves a combination of gold and a true white. Set so that they actually stack atop on another the entire beaded detailing has a fabulous 3D effect. I love how the pattern is almost jewel like in feel - like a huge elaborate necklace that runs down the front and ends in a large medallion pendant! It has photoed a tad yellowish but it a true cream silk - far creamier then the photos show. They really do not do the piece justice! It's an easy fit and if you wanted you could probably move the band up to make it shorter and more of a mini. Top notch quality and the chic, luxe sixties feel that Malcolm Starr pieces can do so well. Excellent condition.

Item# DD1024

This wonderful Malcolm Starr is absolutely gorgeous and pieces like this from this label are getting harder and harder to come across.  The base of the dress is made of a thick off-white silk that gives it that perfect 60s sculpted shape. This was then hand covered with a dense application of pink beads, iridescent diamond cut-outs, silver thread, beads and pearl covering the dress in an intricate pattern. The pretty pink shade on the white mixed with touches of silver is just stunning. The bead work is all 3 dimensional as well so you really get this wonderful sense of texture. It is just beautiful. I love the simple shift shape and the way it glimmers in the light. It looks wonderful on and is flattering to most body shapes. Excellent condition

Fully interlined in a white muslin and then has an interior lining of silk. Closes with a back painted metal zipper. Hidden pockets along the inset front seams

Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 37" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2589

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

Stunning, never worn crisp cotton print dress hand made by the Siam Boutique in Thailand. The print is stunning with a blended design made of red and orange on a black background. The collar is quilted and top stitched and sits over a little round keyhole. It is a waistless shift but has its original belt that allows you to cinch it in if you wish. The entire hem is circled with a wide band of quilted fabric - the stitched the fabric to follow the design This serves to weigh the hem and really help to hold the shape. It also adds and interesting dimension to the piece. In excellent condition, it appears to have never been worn!

Thai silk pieces from the sixties are in my opinion, some of the best silk work ever done in the history of fashion. This set was made by Star of Siam and the label proudly states that is was hand tailored in Bangkok. The silk is absolutely amazing and the pink as vibrant as the day it was made. It literally looks to be unworn! It was hand woven and hand screened and is an absolute testament to the craftsmanship being employed in constructing silk garments during this time period. The super model length skirt wraps into place and flares out in a wide A-line form the waist. You have the option of wearing the little triangle topped halter that simply ties into place leaving your entire back bare, or throw on the button silk top/jacket for a more covered look. It still has its little tie that you can wear around the neck or waist! Stunningly beautiful! I love it! Amazing concept & a definitive look of the sixties and a beautiful set in mint, unworn condition! Item# D322

Fine and rare vintage David Webb 18k yellow gold, platinum, diamond and turquoise ear clips. Authentic signed items with 'robins egg' turquoise cabochon & approx. .30ct diamonds (each clip).

7/8" W x 5/8" D x 1 1/16" H

23.4g

Item #DS019

This is a magical coat and very unique. It is made from a beautiful royal blue velvet that has an extraordinary amount of embroidered applique work scattered over its surface and defining the edges and cuffs. These are bright and colorful and edged in gold giving it a regal feel. The cut is equally as wonderful and I love the volume and drama it has. The upper body and shoulders are cut rounded and loose, with the the torso and skirt of the coat having a lot of volume. The fabric choice holds this shape when on and the drama of the piece cannot be understated Absolutely wonderful. Truly a one of a kind, wonderful piece that is very ornate and well made. When I posted the video included here on my Instagram in a little preview of the piece the day I found it, a follower told me that it was called a Joma and is worn for weddings during the ceremony and dance in Israel. I have dated in as the 1960s based on the fabrics and stitching but it could be earlier. Excellent condition

Fully lined in blue with no front closures. The generous and loose size will work on a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: 24.5"
Shoulders: 18.5"
Bust: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 52" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# C436

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

A stunning Miss Dior pill box still feels fresh and modern because of that bright color! A deep azure blue has an almost "fur" like feel with the fine, soft is a mohair felt fabric used to construct it, The perfect pillbox it has a faux wrap effect and pretty plastic bead work where the pint overlaps! Excellent condition!

Fantastic gold toned belt from Christian Dior is the perfect mod accessory to add to just about any outfit for an instant bit of flash. Classic thick snake rope chain is welded together in a double row so a loop is formed at one end. The other ends in two fantastic gold chain tassels - each almost 2 inches long and topped with a rounded filigreed cap! There are three hooks to adjust the length. Its in excellent condition - no serious tarnish or loss of color and the Dior logo plat is on the back. I have seen girls also wear these as necklaces so you can style it with whatever imagination you can come up with!

This Donald Brooks dress is gorgeous and a piece is from his main line. Brooks launched his label in 1964 and the earlier pieces from this time period tend to be dramatic and made from graphic feeling prints and fabrics that allowed his to really  create sculptural shapes. The skirt on this dress in particular is quite fabulous in its construction. The flare that you see is created by triangle shaped insets that run around the skirt. These panels create the volume you see and also add shape and structure so that the volume is held. The fabric has a graphic black & white floral print that covers its surface. The bodice is fitted to the waist and then opens into the skirt and this is all created by the seaming. The front has an unusual button closure that has a nod to the frog knot with sets of buttons in attached pairs slipping through finished buttonholes at the neckline. What an extraordinary piece. Presents as excellent condition with a note to review below

Fully lined in a white, hand set silk. The top closes with a series of  buttons down the front and there is a hidden set zipper at the back. I have priced this lower then what I normally would as there is alight grubbiness and discoloration along the bottom edge of the hem and the very slightest of yellowing that can be seen on close inspection around the hem area. This is all negligible once on but mentioned for accuracy and it definitely makes the dress a true bargain.

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2678

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

An early Donald Brooks Boutique piece is the absolute epitome of the 1960s flower power, hippie chic movement. Any of the bog name super models would have easily graced the pages of Vogue in this two piece set. The skirt is maxi length and wraps to close. The fabric is an amazing coral and multi color cotton mix with a seersucker texture striping running through it to give added dimension. The top is structured and cropped - its made to fit to perfection and show off a taut, tanned stomach. A slight scooped neckline and log sleeves with a bit of fullness offer the perfect balance. Of course its the edging of embroidered multi colored flowers that absolutely make this outfit! They adorn the waistline of the skirt, the edging of that sexy top and the cuffs and neck! I love it! Amazing concept & a definitive look of the sixties and a beautiful piece in excellent condition

Top
Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 13" flat across from seam to seam
Bust: approx 17" flat across the back from side to side
Waist: 14" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Total length: 14" from mid neck at the back to bottom hem

Skirt
Waist: 12.5" from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Total length: 39" from waist seam to bottom hem

Both the top and skirt are unlined. The top closes with a back painted metal zipper & hook and eye at the neck, while the skirt wraps to closes with snaps and hook & eye. You can prob move the fastenings in the skirt to get another inch or two if needed. The zipper on the bodice piece sticks just a touch at its start but otherwise works fine and is original so has been left.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML (0-6)

Reference Photo: 1970-75 Donald Brooks Ensemble from the Goldstein Museum of Design Collection.

Item# DD253

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

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Donald Brooks launched his main label in 1964, added a Boutique line in 1971, and then closed up shop completely in 1973. This wonderful Donald Brooks coat is from his first, main line. The fabric and print are amazing. That huge splash of floral across that coat give it such drama and yet it is still pretty and chic. The lines are a nod to the classic double breasted trench and that fabric is just fantastic. The shape and flared line are all created by the seaming. The bodice of the coat is cut to be fitted with long sleeves and a huge rounded collar. The waist curves in and it has its original belt that you can cinch to add even more shape and then the lower part of the coat gradually flares out. It works equally as well without the belt so you have the option of using it or not. Big matte black buttons run down the front in a double row and each sleeve has two smaller version as decorations. I love the flapped top set pocket details on each hip. The perfect finish is the quilting to the cotton fabric -  the entire thing is top stitched in horizontal rows of black thread from top to bottom. What an extraordinary piece. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a red silk crepe. It closes with  the double row of buttons down the front, with each cuff having two decorative buttons that are slightly smaller. The belt shows wear to the leather backing but presents as excellent condition from the front

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 13.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 29" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C461

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 is a stunning, museum quality piece that you really will be surprised to see in person - it is very hard to convey how substantial and well made this piece is. Really take a moment to super size the photos to get an idea of the fabric and textures of this piece! Those dots are all raised so you get an amazing textile effect. The bow and bottom hem is made of a heavy grade silk matte satin ribbon. The construction techniques used are of couture level and the main fabric is backed and weighted to retain its shape. Hidden pockets along the front seams, cap sleeves and a adorable little collar topping that dramatic and exaggerated bow at the front! It's a statement piece to be sure! Mint condition.

This is a gorgeous piece from Victor Costa that I think may be one of my favorites I have ever had from him! The print is a pretty small floral that covers the chiffon top to bottom. The main body of the dress is a long slim sheath with a pretty black lace hem. The black on the bottom really serves to draw the eye down and anchor the print perfectly! The shoulders are very pretty and unusual - the seam actually sits above the bust and the fabric goes over the shoulders and the sleeves are rounded. A slit is left open at the back for a bit of exposed skin to the waist. Then from the waist a train of chiffon finished with the same panels of lace swoops the floor. It is just gorgeous! Excellent condition and appears to have been worn little if at all.

Shoulders: approx 14" across
Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across the back from side to side of the lining
Length: 58" from shoulder bottom of the hem

Fully lined in a black silky rayon except for the upper portion of the bodice that is lined in a semi sheer nude fine net. It closes with a low back painted metal zipper and then a hook & eye at the back of the neck. The space between is left open!

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML (6-8)

Item# DD892

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

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Rare and wonderful East West Musical Instruments leather jacket is the pinnacle "holy grail" jacket for anyone bent on collecting those leather pieces from the 60s! These jackets were all handcrafted and made for some of the iconic rock and roll figures of the day - people like Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder and Carlos Santana where clients as were many, many more! Based out of San Francisco, this piece is form their shop based there and has both the highly collectible leather label, numbered and signed and their cloth shop label dated 1967. Many of the jackets made were for men and a lot were cut boxy but this little beauty is cut to create a killer hour glass! It is fitted and sexy and the leather is appliqued in curved, deco like strips with the hem on the cuffs and around the bottom jagged and following the curve of the jacket. No major flaws or marks - just that perfect beat in patina that makes these pieces even better then when they were new! Excellent condition!