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. The Char label is one of the best and has a cult like following and I have a couple of really unusual pieces to share. This one is a fantastic cropped bolero made of a combination of dyed sueded deer skin in a rust color with fantastic snake insets under each arm. Char made these pieces, by hand from approx 1968 - about 1975-76 in Mexico. Some of the best leather craftsman in the world were there at the time and the piece made are fantastic. It's all hand whip-stitched and corded and the ball details on the tassel on the front are hand carved. Just look at those amazing shoulders! Unusual and fantastic and in excellent condition.

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.

A spectacular 1950s hand painted Mexican circle skirt. It is on a cream cotton base with a black painted overlay and the scenes circle the entire skirt . The series of painting depict the absolutely most adorable donkey with a wicker basket filled with flowers. Other hige blossoms and braided rope accent that design. The scenes are then highlighted with hand placed and sewn silver sequins. It is all hand painted and the subtle black and whote color palette has added depth with the charcoal grey hoghlighting It ties at the waist and one set has hook and eyes to secure. Note that these can be moved so it sits exactly right on you once you receive it! A very unusual piece and highly collectible too!

Rare and hard to find piece - this is a 1970s Courreges mesh stretch turtleneck that amazingly comes to you in its original plastic package with the Courreges logo embossed on it, original price tag and cardboard insert! Like stepping back into time! Its a deep navy blue and the body is a semi sheer knit mesh. The turtleneck and cuffs are a ribbed knit - classic Courreges and the Courrege logo is embroidered in knit just below the neck. I have this exact top in white as well - it will be listed in the upcoming weeks but if you are interested you can contact me. Its in unworn, excellent condition.

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.

An amazing slightly textured silk crepe striped top from Ungaro. The fabric is wonderful - that rich silk crepe that feels like a dream and drapes perfectly. The design is a cream and black stripe whose direction is used to create an interesting visual effect. Over the striping large tropical blooms are screened on - love the contrast A simple scoop neck and loose blouse top is caught up on one side and a killer sash tie extends down almost to the knee. A really fabulous and innovative design! Excellent condition!]

Michaele Vollbracht pieces are so unusual and graphic - as time goes by they seem to get better and better. He loved silk and he loved to splash huge graphics across the fabric and then work that into a garment. This Rooster skirt is killer. To the floor with a cinched waist and then quite a full shape without being too full, the silk falls wonderfully. A subtle stripe runs through the fabric adding an extra dimension. And then that rooster! A huge colorful rooster adorns both the front and back! A very unusual piece and highly collectible too! Mint, still has its original price tag attached condition.

Gorgeous sequin and beaded shell top is classic sixties chic! This is an exceptional example of the little sequin piece and a modern girl could work it into her wardrobe by pairing it with unexpected fabrics or cuts (cargoes & sequins anyone?) Glossy black sequins cover every inch and then a tightly beaded diamond & triangle design works its way around the bottom hem and the collar! Those are all done in blue, yellow and coral and the effect against the black is fabulous! Excellent condition and a show stopping piece!

An exceptional 1950s skirt that is made of a woven fabric spotted through out with intricate little cut outs. The fabric is actually white base upon which the most detailed, extraordinary design has been painted or screened over in a black! Abstract stripes and waves flow towards the hem and circling the entire skirt is a painted ring of bows! I have had a similar dress in the past and was equally blown away! It almost looks like its made of paper upon first glance. I styled it over a deep red crinoline to that accounts for the color - it will show any color you put under it! The waist is finished with a silk check. It's a rare little gem indeed! A very unusual piece!

A stunning silk chiffon printed floral maxi skirt from Valentino! It's a rare thing to find pieces from the Valentino Boutique days and this skirt is absolutely stunning! Cut in his classic goddess styling the skirt is entirely made of feather light layers of silk chiffon all screened with bouquets of pinks flowers! The inner layer is cut long and lean with a scooped effect and a layer that swoops over the inner layers - it gives the appearance of a sarong style skirt. At one side is an amazing gathered swag of the same silk chiffon so it scoops up over the hip and then flows out and down the side. It is longer then the skirt hem so creates a wonderful train effect! I love how the pattern changes to black at the bottom to anchor the print. Really lovely and highly collectible piece!

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!

I have added the pictures of Lady Gaga wearing the exact copy of this bag while out and about in October of 2011. Two icons meet! Yes this is a real and I assume will work, portable telephone handbag. This is indeed a fully functional phone that you plug into a wall jack and then dial away. The receiver is handily integrated into the bag's handle - you just undo the Velcro and voila - chat away! You dial using those front buttons and the cord to plug it in tucks into the bag. Shiny red vinyl gives it a nice mod touch and it still has its original long detachable strap. In a season where the 60s & 70s are back and in full swing - this is a fab and kitshy one of a kind piece!

A spectacular 1950s hand painted Mexican circle skirt. It is on a cream cotton base and the scenes circle the entire skirt. The series of painting depict an couple dancing with there village and scenery painted all the way around the skirt behind them! It is all hand painted and very well done - the faces are fabulous on the couple. It ties at the waist from both front and back as was typical of these so the waist size can be adjusted so it sits exactly right on you once you receive it! A very unusual piece and highly collectible too! Excellent condition and really an excellent example of these pieces!

A spectacular 1950s hand painted Mexican circle skirt. The skirt is on a cream cotton base with the most amazing scenes that circle the entire skirt. The series of painting depict a festival of some sort in full swing - girls in full costumes dance their way around the skirt to the music of painted musicians Brilliant flowers, grand trees and the village all reside in the background. The scenes are then highlighted with hand placed and sewn translucent different colored sequins. It is all hand painted and beautifully done.† It ties at the waist and one set has hook and eyes to secure. Note that these can be moved so it sits exactly right on you once you receive it! A very unusual piece and highly collectible too!

This is a really unusual skirt and has a decidedly couture feel to it! You can see that trademark Valentino touch in this piece with its two layers of fullness - cinched in between so that it creates to great and dramatic poufs! The taffeta has just enough weight to keep the shape and you can wear it more or less bubbled by adjusting a tie that sits under the top pouf! A very unusual piece and in mint condition!

I am still having that little hippie chic bohemian moment this season so forgive me the indulgence of sharing it with you. There is just something about these late 1960s, early 1970s hand made, (and often made to order), soft as butter leathers that just feel right for the mood of the season. The Char label is one of the best of the hand made hippie chic labels from the sixties and seventies and has a cult like following - and I have a couple of really unusual pieces to share! This one is a fantastic vest that is hand-dyed to a deep pinky red color - you can imagine the dye came from the desert itself! (It is a slight more dusty red then photoed) It is a combination of suede and deer skin that is hand cut and whip-stitched into place. The deerskin front and back panels are then hand painted with a bouquet of sweet little field flowers. Char made these pieces, by hand from approx 1968 - about 1975-76 in Mexico. Some of the best leather craftsman in the world were there at the time and the piece made are fantastic. Unusual and fantastic and in great worked in condition.

In all my years of collecting I have never seen a Char belt before. Coats, vests, pants, dresses, capes and even bags but never a belt! Never mind a corseted tie belt that is hand painted on butter soft deer hide mixed with patches of hand dyed snake skin. The edges are whip-stitched with a dyed pale green rawhide on the edges and a bighter green rawhide to fix the snake skin in place. Then they geniusly used a red version of the ties for the corseted front. It's just a jewel of a piece and in wonderful condition!

I love these Malcolm Starr pieces - they are little works of art and really the best of the whole sixties arts and crafts movement. With the current trend back to maxis they also seem even more relevant. There is something shockingly fresh about wearing an elaborate and colorful maxi skirt with a chic modern top and shoes. This one is the classic merry go round skirt with its lovely felt applique riders circling the entire skirt. Gold braid highlights the design and a variety of fabrications are used to create the design. The riders literally pop off the skirt with their little 3D accents! An amazing combination of color and textures its in wonderful condition!

I love these Malcolm Starr pieces - they are little works of art and really the best of the whole sixties arts and crafts movement. With the current trend back to maxis they also seem even more relevant. There is something shockingly fresh about wearing an elaborate and colorful maxi skirt with a chic modern top and shoes. This one is the classic Ringmaster skirt and depicts the classic animals of the circus with the big top colors all around. Lions, panthers - all the bog cats are represented and made of felt and faux fur - all in 3d! An amazing combination of color and textures its in wonderful condition![

I suspect that this was made in the early sixties when Geoffrey Beene worked for this label. Traina himself was the nephew of Normal Norell and you can see that influence in this cape as well. Made of a ivory wool it is a study in shape and restraint. The shape is rounded and the very minimum in design in used with the emphasis on the cut and seaming. Thrown over any color this would offer the perfect contrast! The buttons at the front are amazing - big bold jeweled bubble buttons in a deep charcoal and black mix add the perfect hint of luxe. Your arms just slip through the slots at the front and the nside is impeccable and hand finished. Wonderful condition.

Gorgeous soft as butter purple suede belt is the perfect accessory to this season's strong seventies trend and focus on color. Its that perfect shade of deep purple that manages to act as a neutral and can add a wonderful pop to any outfit. I love that the end is made to softly hang when worn and the vivid inside color is like a secret surprise! It's just a jewel of a piece and in wonderful condition!

There is soon to be a Met exhibit featuring Elsa Schiaperelli so you pretty much guarantee that her pieces will increase in value. So the time to snatch up great pieces is now! This is a fabulous little beret styled hat that would be a keeper with or without its label. Emerald green velvet is shaped into a beret meant to sit higher on the head rather then pulled down as its later counterparts. I love the floppy little bow that though meant to be worn in the back can be styled to sit just about anywhere. Little faceted black beads dangle all over the cap. The inside is lined in black grosgrain looking fabric and you can see some of the hand stitching of the beads.

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!

Love this luxe silk blouse from the great Yves Saint Laurent. Its really a fab color - a deep rusty with pretty little yellow and blue flowers sprinkled all over it. It has that classic YSL tie at the neck and it can be left unbuttoned for an extra flash of sexy. The sleeves slightly puff once the cuffs are down up and it features his classic extra gathers at each shoulder for a slight take on a Victorian feel. I love the self-design secondary print worked into the silk itself and it is a gorgeous light weight - think scarf silk. This is a true 1970s version and hard to find and in mint condition!

Shoulders: 14.5" from seam to seam
Bust: 19" from side seam to side seam
Total length: 23.5" from shoulder to bottom hem
Sleeves: 24" from shoulder seam to longest point

The top is unlined and closes with buttons down the front. Each cuff buttons to close.

Item# S194

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

Insanely fabulous, I Magnin sweater in a fantastic combination of yellow and grey! This was the silhouette of the seventies and this topping a maxi or midi skirt, or a wide legged trouser was all the rage! In incredible condition it has a ribbed skinny fit waist, with that same ribbing at the cuff as well. Over this is a loose fitting, deep V striping whose sleeves are cut deep into the waist! Its the perfect pairing of cool and seventies chic. Excellent condition!

Gorgeous silk blouse from Yves Saint Laurent is to die! It has that classic YSL tie but this one is separate - usually they tend to be attached. That means you can style it at the neck or at the waist or anything else you can think up! The half button front can be left unbuttoned for an extra flash of sexy or done all the way up secretary style. I love the checked design screened onto the silk - the colors are a perfect complement to each other and it is a gorgeous light weight - think scarf silk. Mint condition and a hard to find real 70s piece!

Shoulders: 16" from seam to seam
Bust: 20" from side seam to side seam
Total length: 23" from shoulder to bottom hem
Sleeves: 23" from shoulder seam to longest point

The top is unlined and closes with buttons at the neck. The tie is in a matching fabric and separate form the top.

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED

Item# S196

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

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. The Char label is one of the best and has a cult like following and I have a couple of really unusual pieces to share. This one is a fantastic vest hand-dyed to a deep rust color - you can imagine the dye came from the deserts themselves! Primarily made of deer skin and it is whipstitched down the sides and where there are seams. The collor is very unusual - I have never seen lace worked int a Char piece before - and it also has cut outs backed by hand painted leather! Char made these pieces, by hand from approx 1968 - about 1975-76 in Mexico. Some of the best leather craftsman in the world were there at the time and the piece made are fantastic. Unusual and fantastic and in excellent condition.

The Char label is one of the best of the hand made hippie chic labels from the sixties and seventies and has a cult like following - and I have a couple of really unusual pieces to share! I am still having that little hippie chic bohemian moment this season so forgive me the indulgence of sharing it with you. There is just something about these late 1960s, early 1970s hand made, (and often made to order), soft as butter leathers that just feel right for the mood of the season. This one is a fantastic jacket that is hand-dyed to a deep red color - you can imagine the dye came from the desert itself! (It is a slight more dusty, deep red then photoed) It is a combination of suede and deer skin that is hand cut and whip-stitched into place. The deerskin front and back panels are then hand painted with a bouquet of sweet little field flowers. Each sleeve has a notch cuff and is finished with a tight edging of whip stitching. Dog eared collar and incredible hand made buttons!

An amazing early Char messenger bag that will add the perfect hippie chic to any outfit! Completely whip stitched, with hand applied leather & suede applique work that has also been hand painted, all done to create this fantastic and very wearable piece. These almost border on being wearable art and would have been entirely hand made and the leathers hand dyed. I love the wide buckskin strap that has a myriad of colored leathers done in patchwork and the amazing floral design painted onto it. I also love that when you open the flap the inside front is even more decorated! Like a hidden surprise! It has that worked in patina that collectors desire and the combination of leathers and the design are fantastic!

Love this luxe silk blouse from Yves Saint Laurent. Its really a fab color - a true jewel tone purple - deep and rich! It is an unusual design too - a ruffle highlights the bodice and goes up and over the shoulder! That same ruffle is picked up again at the wrist and on the high collar. The sleeves are cut with a slight billow effect and the shape loose and easy! You can of course choose to wear it unbuttoned for an extra flash of sexy. The silk is a gorgeous light weight - think scarf silk. Mint condition!

This luxe silk blouse is a classic from Yves Saint Laurent. Its really a fab color - a combination of a soft purple mixed with a taupe - all done in silk. It has that classic YSL tie at the neck and it can be left unbuttoned for an extra flash of sexy. The sleeves slightly puff once the cuffs are down up and it features his classic extra gathers at each shoulder for a slight take on a Victorian feel. It is a gorgeous light weight - think scarf silk. This is a true 1970s version and hard to find and in mint condition!

Shoulders: Inset slightly and is 14" across
Bust: 19'' flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19'' flat across from side seam to side seam at elastic gather
Total length: 24'' from mid neck at the back to bottom hem
Sleeves: 23'' from shoulder seam to longest point

The top is unlined and closes with buttons down the front. The tie at attached at the back of the neck. The cuffs each button to close. It should be dry cleaned when cleaned in the future.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# S199

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 truly rare and fabulous piece this is a very early Bonnie Cashin for Sills designed cape, made of a grey wool edged in black leather. The silhouette is very minimum in design and is used with the emphasis on the cut and seaming. Thrown over any color this would offer the perfect contrast! The buttons are her signature brass turn key which contrasts fantastically against the wool. Your arms just slip through the slots at the front and the inside is impeccable. I love the pointed shawl collar† - it sits wide and frames your face. Very Fall 2012 Celine in feel. Truly fabulous and in wonderful condition.

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!

Brand new, never used YSL Y-Mailer. Description as stated on the YSL site "inspiration for this wallet is simplicity itself: a hand-addressed envelope. But the address is one of Paris' most fashionable ó the Maison Yves Saint Laurent ó and the handwriting is reminiscent of Mr. Saint Laurent's, turning this everyday staple into a fashion history icon..." It is in its original box, original tissue and has all the cardboard inserts. Guaranteed authentic and as new from the shop!

Stunning and unusual pale pink silk crepe top (it is a bit pinker then the dusty rose color the photos show) It nips in at the waist and has a bit of a flared peplum. The shoulders and cap sleeves are made entirely of 3D embroidered pink silk netting. The little pointed collar is edged in a blue grosgrain ribbon. Absolutely lovely and fabulous!

A truly spectacular early thirties silk chiffon evening coat that is shockingly warm. The exterior of the coat is a stunning black silk chiffon with a silvery grey and black cut velvet floral pattern applied. The velvet has a bit of a metallic feel to it and catches the light wonderfully. It has an attached big tie detail at the neck and other then that is just a cocoon style, throw on over anything wrap type piece. It is fully lined in taupe silk and the lining is in excellent condition. The hem has hidden weights to keep it in place and there is a layer of felt between the interior and exterior so its actually quite warm. It feel incredible to wear - really like layers of silk and coziness but looks so elegant and chic! This had to have been a high end piece in its day and its a tragedy that there is no label. It is in excellent condition and really a special piece you will treasure!

Shoulders: no defined seam
Sleeves: approx 24" with no defined shoulder seam
Bust: 21" flat across the inside back from side seam to side seam and continuing to bottom hem
Total length: 43" from mid-back to bottom hem

The garment is fully lined in taupe silk and has no closures other than the attached tie at the neck. The inside is clean and the silk strong. There are no real flaws to note - but it s a garment that is nearing 100 years old and should be treated with love and care when worn and stored please. There is an extra lining of felt between the exterior and the silk making is surprisingly warm while still keeping it fluid and light weight. Weights are set in the hem so it hangs perfectly. Hand finished.

Modern size equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C136

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 amazing, over the top full on glitz and glamour jacket by Victor Costa. The body of the jacket is a inky black velvet - so rich and luxurious looking and feeling. It has the most amazing heavily done, slightly 3D metallic embroidery. The peplum is exaggerated to the extreme so when buttoned it really stands out - more so then how it has been captured in the photos - there is actually a light stiffening material in it to keep the shape! Each cuff picks up that same embroidery and the inside of the collar is also heavily embroidered - it begs to be flipped up and worn as pictured to show this off! The Shoulders have padding which helps to further exaggerate the shape! Little faux pearls are dispersed through the embroidered bits and this is picked up in the pearl and gold buttons used down the front! Stunning and in excellent condition.