This very beautiful, perfectly cut, numbered couture suit from Courreges! Courreges spent 11 years as a cutter for Balenciaga before starting his own label and that high standard of tailoring shows in this garment. The fabric is that classic Courreges - it is a good weight and slightly textured and is one shade off of white. That slight texture and absolutely superb seaming are all that is needed to highlight the cut and signature chunky zippers that are on both the jacket and skirt. The skirt is A-line and has two decorative snap embellished pockets just below the waist. The jacket zips and has fantastic seaming on both the front and the back! Extremely collectible and rare and is entirely hand finished! Both the skirt and the jacket have numbered couture labels. Excellent, museum quality condition.

Both pieces are fully lined in a hand set white silky rayon. Both the skirt and jacket close with a front chunky silver metal zipper at the waist. The jacket also has silver snaps on the waist, each cuff and the neck. This barely fit my mannequin so will sit a bit better on the proper sized girl

Jacket
Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 13.5" across
Bust: 17" flat across the back from seam to seam
Waist: 14" flat across the back from seam to seam
Length: 17" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 11.75" flat across the back from seam to seam
Hips: 18" flat across the back from seam to seam
Length: 22" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS

Item# DD1131

Reference Photo: Amanda Lee Shirreffs (see the complete blog post on this look here)

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From the Pret-A-Porter line this early 1960s dress is a chic sheath of black velvet with a surprising lace detailing! The cut is simple and stark with a high rounded neck line that has been left unadorned. The velvet is cut to fall to just at the ankle and has no horizontal waist seam to break the line - it is a single drape of fabric whose shape ix created by long vertical seaming. A small slit is on one side of the hem. The sleeves are cut straight and long and explode into a full circle cuff. Each of these spectacular cuffs are then fitted with a circle of white lace - I photoed the lace in its full circle so you can see. On a real girl when she is moving the effect caused by the sudden flash of white lace is startling and dramatic! Excellent condition

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulder: 15.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 54" from neck to hem

Fully lined in handset black tissue silk through the body and the sleeves are unlined. It closes with a hidden, hand set back zipper. Each sleeve has a full circle of lace hand set into the cuff. There is the slightest bit of change in texture to the velvet from the pile pressing in opposite directions but its consistent and does not detract. I am being super picky

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED

Item# DD1136

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This is an extraordinary find! It is a stunning piece of Valentino that is entirely hand finished and in perfect condition. The finest black silk chiffon has little dots of tightly spaced glossy black sequins, ringed with silver toned glass seed beads. These are applied onto the silk and graduate slightly in size as they near the hem. The neck, cuffs and waist are a soft knit ribbing that has stretch to it. It is very chic and very refined and very, very Valentino! Excellent condition.

Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 10-13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Sleeves: 24"
Length: 18" from neck to hem

Lined through the body in a second layer of fine black silk chiffon and closes with a back hand set, painted metal zipper. Hand finished

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS

Item# S417

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This is an absolutely amazing and very rare, early piece from Pierre Cardin. Though perhaps not the typical graphic piece one has in mind for Cardin, it is both subtly and strikingly beautiful. The textile itself is just beyond amazing - it is hand woven silk and the high quality and beauty of the design is breathtaking. The palette is a deep mustard with soft pops of color. The shape is wonderful - an inner shift dress with an A-line cut is covered with an outer "tabard" that falls from the shoulders creating an overlay on the front and back. Each side is attached with a small piped cord, one of which ties. It is a beautiful re-interpretation of a 1920s piece that is completely and utterly sixties. A rare find and a sound investment piece! These early label Cardin Creation pieces came straight out of the Cardin Atelier and were bound for the US market. Later versions of this label are licensed pieces and were mass produced. Excellent, seemingly unworn condition.

Bust: 19" 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: 36" from neck to hem

Fully lined in a yellow silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper on the inner dress. One shoulder of the outer tabard close with hook and eye and one side can be untied. The silk was hand woven in India and it is hand finished. Note the color is best shown in the close ups

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD1142

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This amazing gown only gets better as you get nearer and see the many details that have been added to the bodice. It is entirely hand finished and meticulously crafted. The fabric is a panne silk velvet that is insanely smooth to the touch. It also give the gown a sleek finish that catches and bounces the light beautifully and I love the contrast between the light and dark. The bodice is especially wonderful - it is covered in swirls of varying sized pearls set amongst big glass crystals! The sleeves are long and lean and the bodice has a reverse curve under the bust for a bit of definition. The skirt flows towards the floor in a sleek column. It has a delicious regal feel to it and I love the fabric and all the special touches. Excellent condition

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulder: 14" Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Seam at empire: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Natural waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice 1" from neck to front center waist seam
Skirt: 45" from front center waist seam to hem

Fully lined in handset blue tissue silk through the body and sleeves. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. Each sleeve has a small painted metal zipper set into the cuff. Note that some areas of the off white print in the velvet has darkened particularly on the one sleeve that is photoed. It is perhaps a shade and a half darker. It is even and because of the sheen of the velvet when it is on it appears to be a trick of the light. It is there and it is sold as such and I have reduced the price dramatically to accommodate for this small imperfection. Hand finished and all the bead and pearl work is hand set.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD1145

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This is classic Yves and it is so subtle in some way and yet manages to be completely sensual and beautiful at the same time. It is made of the lightest, softest silk jersey - perhaps the finest that i have ever come across from any designer yet! The white backdrop is screened with a lovely deep navy print that manages to feel darker the farther away you are and yet changes the focus to the white the closer you get. It is incredibly simple and all the detailing is achieved through elastic - a full 13" panel through the torso and over the hip is done in an elastic so that the dress hugs your every curve like a second skin. To work on this fine a fabric with that technique is almost impossible! The skirt flows out from under the panel to the floor and the top is cut soft and gypsy like with shoulders that can be worn as shown or slightly off the shoulder. It weighs ounces and as lovely as it appears on the hanger once in a body it transforms! Excellent, appears unworn condition

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulder: no true seam and can sit on or off the shoulder
Bust: no true defined side seams
Waist: 12-15î flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: will stretch to 20î comfortably flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from shoulder to top of middle elastic panel waist
Skirt: 47" from top of middle elastic panel waist to hem with the panel being 13" of that

Unlined and just slips on to wear. The entire middle panel is elasticized so will adjust to fit.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1148

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I recently was given access to an amazing collection of vintage with yet another long time collector and am excited to be able to share some amazing pieces with you! This beauty is a real rarity and not a label you come across every day. Madeleine De Rauch was a Paris couturier from 1932-1973 and was renowned for her fluid evening pieces and sporty, but fabulous day and cocktail wear. This piece is an early 1960s example of her work and is quite stunning. A cream silk brocade has gold thread worked through it to create a subtle puff effect and shimmer. It is cut in the perfect "nod" style of the day and still looks fresh and appealing now. The neckline is high with a darling notched and pointed collar. The waist nips in and the skirt flares out in an almost sculpted feel A-line. I love the double row of big, bold flat gold toned buttons that detail the front skirt. Each sleeve has the same button set French cuff style and each sleeve mimics that perfect A-line shape and widens as it nears its end! A really lovely, rare and wonderful item! Excellent condition!

Shoulders: 15" across
Sleeves: 21" long
Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 21.5" from mid to bottom hem

Fully lined in a hand set cream silky rayon and it closes with a back painted metal zipper and hook & eye at the back neck.

Item# DD1151

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This is an absolutely amazing and very rare, early hand made piece from Nina Ricci that is strikingly beautiful and a testament to the hand work that was being produced in this time period. Beyond amazing and literally breathtaking. The palette is a nude with soft pops of gold and pale tawny pinks. The shape is wonderful - an inner shift dress with an A-line cut is covered with an outer† fine silk net layer that is unlined through the upper bodice and shoulders giving it a subtle sexiness. The entire over lay is covered in a little deconstructed patches of gold lame with flat gold embellishments, beads and sequins hand sewn to cover every inch. The neckline and upper shoulders are detailed with rows of tightly spaced bead-work. It is a beautiful and rare garment that is completely and utterly museum worthy. A rare find and a sound investment piece! Excellent condition.

Bust: 17î flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17î flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18î flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from neck to hem

Fully lined in a nude silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper on the inner dress and with fine fabric covered buttons and loops on the exterior dress.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD1157

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You do find these amazing Malcolm Starr skirts once in a while if you are lucky, but it is very rare to find the entire set! In 1971, Malcolm Starr was headed by Egyptian designer Rizkallah. He designed two of the most memorable collections that have become cult favorites - the Circus theme and the Caspian Sea theme. This set is from the Caspian Sea collection! The collection was based around bold paisleys and the "soft, swinging dresses of the European influence". The skirt has an exotic feel and is embellished with gold braid and gold covered plastic strips. Paisley and black velvet are used to make the design and are striking against the off-white backdrop. I love the bold pop of tangerine as well! The top is simple with a high ruffled neck and cuffs. It is a semi-sheer black chiffon and the lightness of the fabric is the perfect contrast to the bold skirt. Very chic and in excellent condition.

Top
Shoulders: 14"
Sleeves: 25"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam at the piping - open below
Length: 15" from neck to waist" with a 7" panel under the seam

Skirt
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 40" from waist to hem

The top is unlined and closes with a back painted zipper and hook & eye at the neck. Each cuff snaps to close with a fabric covered hidden snap. The skirt is fully lined in a white silky rayon and closes with a hidden set zipper and three large flat hook & eye at the waist.Very slight wear the gold on the skirt there and there but this is natural patina from age and should not be considered a flaw.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD1159

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Jacques Tiffeau examples can be found in The Metropolitan Museum archives and this particular dress is as good as those examples (if not better) Jacques only designed for a few years in the 60s under his own label and was a bit of a fashion bad boy. He was a gossip, had torrid love affairs with some of the greatest designers of the time (he was at one point the lover of Monsieur Dior!). His pieces are rare and many of them can be a little dowdy, but when you luck out and find a fabulous little cocktail dress or gown by him - well you have something special. This is just such a piece and is made from a light weight silk organza through which gold metallic thread is worked. This gives the dress a subtle shimmer that I love. The bodice is simple and fitted with w V cut neckline. The skirt has the perfect amount of fullness and it still has its original fabric belt!. Well made and in excellent, seemingly unworn condition.

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 27" from waist to hem

Fully lined in a nude silk chiffon and the skirt has an additional lining of a deeper nude silky rayon. It closes with a back hidden zipper. Hand finished inside. Retains the original fabric sash belt that is also in excellent condition

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD1161

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From the same estate as the cream Norell I have in the shop, this black silk version is the epitome of chic. It was custom made and has a numbered tag inside denoting its status and order information. The finish is incredible and it is very well tailored, beautifully constructed and made from the best possible silk that you could acquire. Every line is a study in thought and detailing. The neck is high with a pointed collar that sits atop a band so the height is even more exaggerated. The bodice blouses over the torso and the sleeves are full and balloon to to a three button cuff. This gives the effect of the waist being nipped in and the wide glossy black belt creates a dramatic statement and give the illusion of the tiniest possible waist. The skirt has an immense amount of fabric and yet it sits perfectly without adding bulk. His signature hand set deep hem is done invisibly on this one but the weight of that deep hem acts as a design element in keeping the skirt in perfect drapes. Really one of the best Norell day pieces I have ever seen. Very chic, very rare and in excellent condition.

Shoulders: 14.5"
Sleeves: 24.5"
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 12" from neck to top of the waist band
Waist band: 2"
Skirt: 29" from bottom of the waist band to hem

Constructed of two layers of the same exterior silk through the bodice and skirt with the sleeves a single layer. It closes with the front fabric covered buttons, hook & eye at the waist and hidden snaps under the waist line. Each cuff closes with three fabric covered buttons. The belt is attached to the dress at each side and stamped Norman Norell on the back. Hand finished and the silk is of extremely high quality and a very luxurious weight.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD1162

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Incredible and very rare and important 1977 Haute Couture Emanuel Ungaro set. Constructed of a beautiful and very high quality silk that drapes and flows beautifully. This fabric choice allowed Ungaro to use the brightest mist vivid colors, which he did to the extreme. Brilliant primaries are mixed masterfully.

The top is a long tunic style with wide kimono sleeves that are banded in black and red. The front plunges to the waist and is wired inside so that it stays perfectly in place. The tunic wraps and snaps to close under the band at the waist. Its skirt is open full down each side and screened with that brilliant design on both sides. It has its original vivid yellow silk skirt that sits underneath and the side openings of the tunic allow for the flash of color. Unlined but beautifully finished inside as one would expect. Top is labeled and has a numbered tape under it.

As brilliant as the photos are it does not do the set justice!

Tunic
Shoulders: 14"
Sleeves: 24"
Bust: no true side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 32" from waist to hem

Skirt
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 33" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS

Item# DD1182

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A chic hostess tunic and cigarette pant set was what the fashionable hostess would wear at night and this is a fabulous example. By Balmain this couture set is constructed from a silk brocade that has a puffed 3D effect. A muted gold catches the light and has interesting texture. The pants are cut flat fronted and low with a tapered cigarette leg. They close with a back hidden zipper and hook & eye at the waist. The tunic is cit quite boxy as was the fashion. it has a bottom at the neck and hidden zippers on each cuff and on the side. Little vents sit on each hip. Lightly padded shoulders and shockingly light weight, unlined fabric means maximum comfort - almost like wearing a pajama set! Incredible and in excellent condition.

Tunic
Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 27" from waist to hem

Pants
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inseam: 31" from inner seam to hem
Length: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD1183

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From the era when Yves was doing in your face sexuality. This is a definite piece that either you will have to be shockingly brave or find something fabulous to wear under it as the front literally plunges to the waist! It wraps and closes with hidden flat hook & eye, with the wrap effect adding to the overt sexuality of the dress. The upper arms are cut wide as was Yves signature cut in this period. A band emphasizes the waist. No flaws. A version of this dress in red was used for the 1985 ad campaign for Saint Laurent! Excellent condition

Fully lined and closes with hooks and eye ay the waist once wrapped.

Shoulders: 16"
Sleeves: 21"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16"
Skirt: 26" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED

Item# DD1196

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A rare and stunning Thea Porter that is a little unusual in it's cut and has a very Victorian feel! I love that it has the feel of her caftans through the body but its topped by that attached cape that drapes so beautifully over the shoulders!  Yards of almost weightless, flowing printed Indian cotton were used and deliberately left unlined so you get this easy draping effect that is very sexy despite it fully covering the body. It is cut with a slim upper bodice and then flows to the floor in a full skirted cascade.The neck is high and the sleeves are full above each wrist! Thea was known to hunt antique stores and markets in far off places around the globe and you can see the inspiration of an earlier time in this piece. A very special piece, very rare and very collectible. Thea Porter only did this one 1971 RTW collection in her time as a designer and this is a piece for that single collection! Excellent, museum quality condition

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper, each cuff has elastic.

Shoulders: 14"
Sleeves: 22"
Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 11" from neck to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML Body is loose but shoulders are cut small.

Item# DD1209

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Rare and stunning lemon yellow wrap Halston dress that is featured in the Halston book. Features his signature simplicity , it simply wraps and hooks into place. The front crosses and plunges and the back is completely open under that cape detailing. The wrap also allows a flash of leg to show as one moves! Wonderful!

It wraps to close and then hooks at the waist and is constructed from two layers of the crepe. No flaws

Bust: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 58" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS

Item# DD1216

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One of the most elusive of all of the Ossie Clark pieces, this gown shot up the most wanted list and was made even more coveted when Emma Watson wore a version of it on the red carpet a couple of years back. This one is in a solid yellow silk crepe. The front plunges almost indecently and it wraps into place. The skirt has yards and yards of fabric with panels of pleating running along either side. Supermodel length and one of the most beautiful dresses ever created!

It wraps to close and then ties at the waist.

Bust: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 60" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS

Item# DD1225

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The perfect balance of femininity and structure, this stunning Barbieri dress is like a breath of fresh air. The silk is hand screened with washed flowers in a lovely palette of soft lavenders. The bodice is fitted and the skirt full. The waist is detailed with the original hand formed flowers that trail down and over one hip.

It zips to close at the back with a painted metal zipper. Fully lined in silk organza. No flaws

Bust: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 26" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1223

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Killer cropped jumpsuit that is just about as sexy as it gets! The top portion is a mix of a spandex through the body and sheer mesh for the sleeves. The play on textures continues with the stretch velvet knickers. The top wraps and leave most of the back exposed. It slips on to wear and the ties wrap as you wish. No flaws.

Bust: 14-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 11-13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: will stretch to about 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from shoulder to waist
Pants: 23" from waist to hem
Inseam: 13"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1221

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Stunning and documented by the original sketch of this showing that it was conceived in 1983! I love that the sketch also shows that in 1983 the embellished version (that is this one) sold for a whopping $975 even then! Made of a striped silk satin chiffon it is cut on the bias and drapes over one shoulder. Each stripe is highlighted with a row of clear sequins giving the dress a subtle gleam. The shoulder has a silver sequin detailing as well!

Lined in nude jersey. Closes with a side painted metal zipper. Perhaps the occasional missing sequin but nothing that detracts.

Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 50" from shoulder to bottom hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1231

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Whenever I have a piece of true Haute Couture pass through my hands, it is a treat. I find the best couture pieces go one of two ways - completely over the top or so subtly perfect that they are mind boggling when you start to look at each small detail. This is obviously the latter and every line and stitch is impeccable. Hand finishes and properly done inside and out to the last detail. A soft grey wool is shaped to a swinging sixties A-line with rounded shoulders and a high neckline. Stunning and in excellent condition. Bold slant set pockets adorn the front. The back is seamed and has three buttons matched perfectly to the tone of the dress. It is a teeny bit too small on the mannequin so on the proper sized girl will sit across the front perfectly. Amazing and in excellent condition

Lined in cream silk organza. Closes with buttons and a fine metal zipper. I find one pinhole size nick on the back of one sleeve that is stable and does not detract. Ribbon tag under label with hand written couture number.

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Seam under the bust: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
True waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 34" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS

Item# DD1248

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This is an excellent and rare example of Philippe Venet work. A fine wool is woven into a subtle herringbone pattern in a soft green. I love the princess cut full skirt and how the sleeves each have a slight pouf above the deep cuffs. Front flap pockets and high neck mix in a slight military feel. Retains its original suede belt that is numbered on the back suggesting a custom or special order. Venet worked under both Elsa Schiaparelli and Givenchy and was especially known for his beautiful tailored coats! Stunning and in excellent condition.

Lined in green silk with hand finishes. Closes with buttons and hidden, fabric covered snaps. Proper finished buttonholes. Hidden pockets along front seams. Note that the belt shows some separation from the back leather backing where the glue has let go but presents perfectly from the front.

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 26" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1247

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This is an incredible Nina Ricco Haute Boutique gown that would have been demi-couture, made to order on request. It is a silk organza that has a beautiful dot pattern. Typical of the seventies it is cut with a definitive nod tot he past and has a turn if the century feel mixed with a bit of bohemian glamour. The shoulders puff and have feminine little ties at each ruffled cuff and atop each shoulder. An elastic sits inside the neckline so you can wear it on or off shoulder. Another pretty and delicate bow sits at the neck. The entire bodice is covered with a scattering is stacked sequins topped with a bead. These extend down over the hips. The skirt is full and flows to the floor! Just gorgeous and fantastically made! Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a white silk net. Closes with a back painted zipper and has a waist stay inside that closes with a hook & eye. Light boning at either side of the bodice. The skirt has a second inner layer of silk that has a horsehair ribbon edging at its bottom. The bow at the back is tacked on at one side and snaps into place over the zipper. Its an easy remove if you are not a bow girl!

Shoulders: no defined seams - adjustable
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1254

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Stunning 1970s Hanae Mori caftan maxi dress done in a feather light silk chiffon screened with vivid shades of pink in an exaggerated floral design. The gown is cut super model long and is constructed of two layers of almost weightless silk. The dress has a delicate, romantic feeling and is a stunning combination of fabric and color fabric. It has a slit on one leg to break the length of all that silk and each sleeve is left unlined and billows delicately in an almost cape like way. The sleeves each have an immense amount of fabric and are so pretty in person! You can wear this straight and narrow as shown or add a pretty belt to give it more shape. Hanae is the only woman of Japanese descent to have presented on the Paris and New York Runways and the first Asian woman to be admitted as an official haute couture house. You can see why in this stunning and romantic example of her work. Excellent condition.

Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1260

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Exceptional and rare Haute Couture day ensemble from the Valentino Atelier is something special indeed! A simple cut silk dress and the matching top stitched jacket have numerous couture details that as you inspect each piece more closely become apparent. The dress has a simple scoop neck and long sleeves. Each sleeve ends in a tight cuff accented by thick hand carved MOP buttons. This allows the sleeve to pouf up above the cuff for a pretty feminine detail. The waist nips in and then the skirt is given volume by panels of silk inset with triangles of solid navy silk. Each panel is individually cut and pieced so for all the simplicity of the front he interior is a masterpiece! The jacket is a solid blue with stark white top stitching - a Valentino signature! I love the rounded collar and then way the belt slips through the design element at the front - this allows the wearer to choose to wear a belt or not and it does not break the design. Two belts are included - the dotted one you see and a solid blue one. This gives the wearer a multitude of options on how to style it. All pieces are marked clearly with the Valentino house model number 150. Excellent condition and an exceptional example of Valentino Couture!!

The jacket is fully lined in handset, very high quality silk, even the top set pockets are lined in this silk! All couture construction and it closes with very thick MOP buttons. The buttons an the cuff are decorative yet the buttonholes are still properly finished and constructed behind them! The dress is lined with silk and silk organza and that skirt is completely piece together by individual panels! Hand set, fine metal zipper at the back and MOP buttons on each cuff. There are two belts - the dotted one and a plain blue one (not pictured. Each belt's buckles shows war on the back but present well front he front. All 4 pieces are marked with the Valentino Haute Couture Model number 150.

Dress
Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 23" from waist to hem

Jacket
Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1269

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I adore this Hanae Mori! Made of feather light silk chiffon that has been custom screened with one of her beautiful prints. Line in silk so it is sensual feeling when on. The mix of purples, pinks and black is pure Hanae and it has her signature large blooms. The neck is high and the sleeves are cut quite wide. Both the neck and sleeves are edged in a fine black lace that is scalloped along its edge. The tie belt cinches the waist and the skirt flows to the floor in a perfect soft flowing column of silk. Excellent condition!

Fully lined with black silk chiffon though the bodice and pink silk through the skirt. The sleeves are left unlined. Closes with a low, hand set painted back zipper. From the waist up it closes with a series of hand covered fabric buttons and snaps. The original matching fabric tie belt is present and in excellent condition.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 38" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1272

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 love this 1970s Chanel Creations maxi dress! the colors are absolutely sublime - it is a delicate and feminine mix of deep pinks, turquoises and azure blues. The fabric chosen is a silk satin so it gives the floral print a bit of a sheen and a stunning overall effect. The bodice is simple and cut with long sleeves and a skimming cut. The waist nips in with the tie belt and then the skirt flows to the floor where it is anchored by a wide swath of black silk satin ribbon that circles the hem. Amazing finishes and the fabric is of the very highest quality! I love it! Excellent condition!

Unlined and closes with a hand set, back painted metal zipper. All the edges are hand rolled and hand finished - even the edges of the interior salvage is hand finished! Hidden pockets along the hip seam.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 15.5" (slightly dropped)
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 41" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1273

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

Rocco Barocco is a famous Italian designer that is still designing today under the RoccoBarocco label. That is his second line however, with his first foray into fashion executed under the more simple Barocco label of which this dress is from. This label only existed from 1968 to 1974 and pieces were extremely high end and well made, demi-couture RTW really! This is a stunning day dress that has a hint of what Valentino is doing now. A fine ribbon weave silk has stripes and dots woven into the fabric. The cut is very chic and simple and I love the silk satin shoulder inset. The front pockets are decorative but add a gorgeous little detail. The neck has two long attached silk satin ties that I have styled wrapped around the neck. You can also do a huge bow or just tie once and let them hang. Love the rhinestone topped buttons! Feminine and gorgeous! Excellent, appears to have never been worn condition!

Rhinestone set buttons are decorative - it actually closes with fabric covered hidden snaps down the front and at each cuff. A silk satin tie is attached at the neck. Fully lined in silk except for the sleeves. The construction is to couture level finish.

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1278

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

Carosa di Roma was a made to measure demi-couture atelier in Pazza di Spagna, Rome established in 1947 by Princess Giovanna Caracciolo Ginetti and her friend Barbara Angelini Desalles. The were of noble birth and catered specifically to others in their class. Her pieces are exquisite and made to the standards of couture. Balenciaga and Roman Baroque were her influences and one can see that this particular dress was a definite nod to the Balenciaga Atelier. It is almost sever in its cut and structure. The skirt is very full and the top has wide cut sleeves that narrow to the off-white cuff detailing. I adore the front stripe detail created by stitching. It is very well made and every detail is exquisite to the clever way the collar snaps into place to the wide silk bow that sits at the neck. Really extraordinary! Pieces like this are why woman get addicted to vintage! Chosen by our guest editor for June, uber blogger Anita Clarke of the I Want, I Got blog who loved the lady like elegance combined with the fine workmanship! Excellent, appears unworn condition

Fully lined in black silk. It closes at the back with a fine painted metal zipper, The collar snaps into place almost all the way around the neckline. Hidden pockets along the side seam. Styled with a light crinoline that is not included. Hand finished and couture level construction. Original patent belt is also in excellent conditon

Sleeves: 20"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: no true defined side seam2
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 26" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1279

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Wonderful Jaque Fath label dress that really is a spin on the archives. The Fath label was re-launched in the 1990s and it did a good job of staying true to the archives but with a nineties twist. Fath especially loved pleat work and you can see that influence here with the fabric choice. The dress has a saloon girl sexiness to it and to be honest at first glace it looks like an older Fath piece! Love the deep dipping back and the high neck front. It has a white collar that attaches with hidden snaps - you can style it with or without this piece! White ribbon piping give it length and the ruffle peeking out from under the skirt is divine! Excellent, appears unworn condition!

Fully lined in a deep blue silk. that is hand set There is elastic lining the back so it adjusts to fit against the body. The skirt has an additional attached layer of fine woven silk gauze organza that ends in that lower layer of white ruffles you see peeking out from under the skirt. It closes with hook & eye at the back of the neck and a zipper cleverly hidden under one of the back piped seams. This was made to order so can be considered demi-couture.

Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam with lots of room at the front to accommodate a larger bust
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 40" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1283

Reference Photo: Spring 1995 Jacques Fath Runway.

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

Very rare and early 1940s Nettie Rosenstein day dress that is just as gorgeous as can be! Constructed form a light silky rayon is is also very sexy and of pin-up worthy status with its elastic neckline that will allow the wearer to wear it as high up or off the shoulders as you wish! I love the little puff cap sleeves and the nipped in waist.The skirt flows long and lean. It has a very unusual double side zipper set above and below the waistline and zipping toward each other. It weighs very little and feels like a breathe of fresh air on! A rarity and a beauty!

Unlined and made of a silky rayon. It closes with an unusual double side zipper with each closing in towards the waist. Inner waist stay. and the neckline and sleeves have elastic. Hidden pockets along the side. There is the very faintest marks under the arms but because of the cut, print and placement they are not seen when worn and you have to look pretty close when it is lying flat. It is priced a bit lower to offset this but this is such a rare and early piece I feel that this is a more then fair price!

Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: to 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 11.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 29" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS (2-4)

Item# DD1281

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 dress is amazing! The red version of this piece was extremely well documented - it appeared in both Harper's Bazaar and Vogue in 1968! (see pictures!) Personally I love the gold version ore then the red - it acts almost like a neutral and is extremely flattering to a wide variety of skin tones! A huge paisley print is woven through through the woven silk fabric. I love how the edges are all rounded and scalloped at the neck, cuffs and hem! The sleeves are left unlined so you get a glimpse of skin through the open weave parts of the fabric! The front is cut to plunge quite low and the waist is cinched in tightly with the wide original belt! The skirt is full over a more fitted silk underskirt. It's a stunning example of early Bill Blass and a true beauty of a dress! Just amazing, in excellent condition and a piece of fashion history!

Fully lined in a yellow toned silk that is hand set and closes with a back painted metal zipper. The sleeves are left unlined. The belt is original and snaps into place. Note that there are two additional snaps that look to have been added at a later date to make the belt smaller. They are well done and an easy thing to remove if you need the extra room.

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: The lined underskirt is 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 24"" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1283

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 two piece set that is drop dead gorgeous! So girlie and feminine and I love the mod cut! The dress is a cotton linen mix and has a nice crisp feel to it. It is cut flapper style with a dropped pleated skirt and lean bodice. I love how it buttons at the front and then has those dramatic attached ties at the neck. This fresh, crisp fabric is contrasted y the stunning pink checked wool coat. This piece definitely gets the mod touch with high placed tiny top pockets on the breast and lean lines. It cinches in at the waist and is finished absolutely perfectly inside and out! This is really demi-couture and rare examples of Ungaro's work during this time period. The set looks to have never been worn. Note that it is far more of a "Barbie" pink in person then how it photoed!

The dress is unlined and slips on with buttons down the front. The coat is also unlined with beautifully finished inside seams and buttons at the front. The waist cinches with the attached belt. Some of the buttons have small chips on them but it otherwise looks to have never been worn

Dress
Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: dropped - 19" from neck to waist
Skirt: 17" from waist to hem

Coat
Sleeves: 20"
Shoulders: 13.5 (inset slightly)
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 39" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1285

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

It is always wonderful to have a true piece of Haute Couture and this Chanel suit is to die! First of all, it is pink and a perfect pastel pink at that! It is the classic Chanel boucle that upon close inspection is actually a mix of a pink wool, a almost silver chenille ribbon and pale lavender all woven and thatched through each other. This gives the fabric structure and stability one way and a slight bias cut effect the other - hence the perfect fit that Chanel suit have - it really sculpts to the wearer and yet retains its shape at the same time. It is masterfully cut and constructed with all the work done by hand. I love the double row of brass buttons and the inner top quilted paneling of the lining - it is so well done you could almost flip the entire suit inside out and wear it! Everything about it is special to the last detail. A rarity and a very special and important piece! Tagged with the Chanel Haute Couture tag with a numbered couture ribbon underneath "33256" that dates it to 1966-67. Excellent condition!

Both pieces are lined in a pink silk that is stitched in long vertical panels. The lining is entirely set and finished by hand. The skirt closes with a hand set painted metal zipper and a flat hook and eye at the waist. The jacket closes with domed brass buttons and MOP buttons inside to secure the jacket perfectly into place. The signature gold chain is hidden inside the fold of the lining and exterior.

Jacket
Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 15
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 21"

Skirt
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1287

Reference Photo: A similar Chanel suit from 1964. Photo by William Klein.

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This dress is absolutely amazing! It truly looks as if it was never worn and is as fresh and crisp as the day it was made! It has all the hallmarks of a Valentino and I would bet that people will guess that is is from the current season it looks so new! Made of a 100% linen exterior is is masterfully constructed. Pintucks run up the bodice with eyelet lace ruffled detailing on either side. This sane eyelet detail circles each cuff and is in a double layer around the hem! Little pockets sit along each hip. It is cut a touch full through the waist but the original belt can be used to cinch it in for more shape. It is that perfect mix of refined elegance with a sort of school girl innocence that when on seems not so innocent. Really an exceptional piece and a stunning example of Valentino's work. Excellent, appears unworn condition!

Fully lined in black tissue silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Each cuff has elastic in it above the ruffle. Has its original belt that is also in excellent condition.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 33" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1288

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 very simply cut but very beautifully draped and sexy Lanvin couture gown. Made of a high grade silk in a cream is simply wraps at the waist and secures. The arms are cut very deep so you would either wear something nude under it or risk exposure if you move a certain way! The skirt is equally as potentially dangerous as it folds and wrapped over itself but again with a certain movement will expose a lot of leg! Very Grecian Goddess sexy! I love the way the entire front cascaded and draped into almost a ruffle feel due to the curved cut of the skirt! Excellent condition

Self backed fabric with a second layer built in through the skirt. It wraps to close and closes with hook and eye at the waist. The waist as set is 12.5" flat across - this could be adjusted slightly up or down. There are belt loops on either side. The original owner told me that she wore this with a fine gold belt that she bought separate.

Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: no true side seams
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 18" from neck to waist
Skirt: 39" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1292

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An incredible piece that is from the Mr Blackwell Custom label - which was his made to order, one of division. How I wish I knew who this was made for as she must have been someone quite fabulous! He was renowned for dressing the most extravagant women of his time so who knows? It is constructed from an off white raw silk on the exterior and a killer, high grade bright yellow interior silk. This pop of color is wonderful! The skirt of the piece is entirely ringed with hand placed rows of ostrich feathers! It can be worn as a dress but the skirt technically does not close so it can be worn layered over other pieces. The construction on it is beautiful - all hand finished and meticulously done. An exception piece with huge wow factor! Excellent, seemingly unworn condition

Fully lined in high grade yellow silk that is all hand set. Closes with hidden, fabric covered buttons that are set on the bodice only. The skirt portion does not truly close. It overlays over its self for s good 2.5-3". The feathers are in excellent shape and not shedding.

Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 13" from neck to waist
Skirt: 24" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1293

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

In 1979 Zandra traveled to China and as inspired by what she found there. One of the fist designs she created form that trip were what she dubbed the "Chinese Water Circle" and the "Chinese Balls" patterns. Both of which are hand painted on red silk chiffon on this amazing dress. In the book The Art of Zandra Rhodes, she says, "To me China had purity and strength...The strongest influences upon my Chinese prints were first, the stone carvings of water and clouds in the palaces from which I drew "Chinese Water Circle" and the "Chinese Balls". Then the trellises came in to make "Chinese Squares""" She used this print in her fist collection after coming back from China, doing a second collection 6 months later for the following season that incorporated more designs that also were China inspired. This dress is clearly from that first collection and those very first prints designed by Rhodes. It is made of a bright orange red silk chiffon with the designs hand painted in orange. The bodice as the Trellis patterns appliqued in rhinestones and the neckline and bodice is edged in pearls and cording., as is each sleeve. The waist is elastic so it is easy to wear and the cut a loose interpretation of Chinese garb. The original bright silk satin orange sash is present. Excellent, appears unworn condition

The dress is lined in a red tissue silk and slips on with a tie at the back neck . All the pearls are present and the dress is hand painted and hand finished. Elastic through the waist

After this sold we found this photo of Zandra wearing what looks to be the same dress on Vogue IT and have added it here. What a great surprise for its new owner!

Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 35" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1294

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 rare, documented book piece that appears in the book "The Art of Zandra Rhodes" from the collection inspired by her trip to Mexico this piece is entitled "Mexican Fan" I that book she says that the "'Mexican Fan' print was an explosive version of the 'Mexican Sombrero' embroidery developed into two fan shapes across the width of the fabric." This is also the collection where she started dying beads to match the fabrics giving the fabrics an additional dimension. You can see that use of bead work here with the circular detailing at the front with a myriad of shapes and colored paillettes used to highlight the design. It can be layered over other pieces as an evening topper and is a valuable and rare piece that is well documented. Excellent. appears unworn condition.

Unlined with a simple tie at the front and slits along the side for your arms. Hand painted and hand finished.

Width: 146" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 44" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA (one size fits all)

Item# DD1296

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This is a tremendously fabulous example of Gernreich's work! His trademark check is done in a combination of a raspberry red and an unusual shade of purple. The base dress is completely covered in that smaller check pattern with the illusion of a separate vest worn over the dress, but that top piece is actually attached. This is the check that he was doing in 1971 and variations of this can be found in museums around the world. This particular colorway is more rare and one of my absolute favorites! I love how the skirt is fuller and the poly jersey fabric allows it to hold its shape well. The bodice is more fitted so the contrast between the two is amazing! Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined and closes with a painted back zipper.

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 15-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16' from neck to waist
Skirt: 38" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1302

Reference Photos: (1) Photographed for Factice Magazine's Autumn 2014 issue by Peter Tamlin. Stylist: Nadia Pizzimenti, Hair & Makeup: Patrick Rahme, Model: Naro. Click here to see the full shoot in our lookbooks >  /  (2) Peggy Moffitt in Rudi Gernreich, Photographed by William Claxton, Fall 1971.

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 just cant get enough of this fabulous little bright and vivid tangerine orange shift by the great Normal Norell. It is made from that wonderful starched linen fabric that has a nice crisp and clean feel to it. The front buttons with off set buttons that are bold and quite thick. This cuts creates a line that disappears behind the dramatic hip pocket with another pocket on the other side. Sleeveless and with just the hint of shape at the waist its simplicity is part of its appeal allowing the color and the girl wearing it to take center stage. Excellent, appears unworn, condition

Fully lined in a matching, high grade silk and close with the front buttons. Proper buttonholes and hand finished beautifully inside.

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 35" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1305

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 the most dramatic and sexy gown ever. It is quintessential Versace with a slinky silk jersey fabric that drapes into place perfectly. The front has a dramatic curved cut out between the folds of jersey that covers the bust. This drapes down to the side and is caught up in a strip of jersey that is actually part of the straps. The jersey then wraps around the back and creates another low hip cut out. The back is left completely bare as low as Versace dared to go! The skirt is panels of that insanely fabulous silk jersey and is supermodel length. The front and the back have scandalously high slits that expose the leg right to the upper thigh if you move a certain way. Its screened with a customs print of beautiful flowers that are places to highlight the cut of the gown and add to the length created by the drape. Superb. Excellent, appears not to have been worn condition.

Unlined with an inner mesh body suit that closes with hooks and is in immaculate condition. This helps to hold the dress exactly into place so you have no fear of slips. Hand finishes inside and slips on.

Bust: there are no true defined side seams since it is so open
Waist: there are no true defined side seams since it is so open
Hips: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 62" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1312

Photoed by photographer Rayan Ayash as an entry for the 1st Vogue X Bottega Veneta New Exposure Contest. Model: Dani Seitz Styling: Nadia Pizzimenti

Reference Photos: S/S 2001 Versace Runway Collection.  /  Donatella Versace and Lenny Kravitz at the 2000 VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards. October 10, 2000.

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

We were very pleased to have come across documentation of the Haute Couture piece that this demi-couture, made for the US market out of the London atelier was inspired from. You can see the same now treatment at teach shoulder and the similar fabric and design. This version is a little sexier and has a more femme fatale feel to it that I love! The other version is part of the Met collection but you can be the lucky girl that grabs this piece of history! Really a stunning Dior that is early and perfect in every way! The silk is a fine grade, almost raw silk feeling silk and it has been customs screened with a beautiful floral design in soft muted raspberries and pinks on a black backdrop. The cut is equally perfect - a fitted nips in at the waist with the skirt set in a series of flat pleats around the waist. It narrows as it nears the hem for that sexy pinup shape that keeps checked by the refinement of all the other elements at play. The straps are wide and I adore the flat bows that sit at the bottom of each. It is absolutely wonderful and a fabulous example of Dior. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in a fine black silk organza and closes with a fine back painted metal zipper and hook & eye above that. All the inner edges are ribbon finished and hand done.

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17 from shoulder to waist
Skirt: 27" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# DD1318

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 and unusual design from Chester Weinberg, with one of the best fabrics and combinations of cut that I have yet to see. The lines of it and design remind me of Teal Traina pieces and he did in fact work there for some time so it is interesting to see that evolution. He always started his design based on the fabric and in this case that fabric is spectacular! Comprised of two pieces he exterior is an extraordinary full length gown made of a baby pink and cream silk brocade with the design woven into the fabric. A full and fabulous bell skirt has a simple, bodice that buttons up the front. I adore the silk stain belt that circles the waist and ends in an extravagant bow at the front. This tops an inner jumpsuit that is simplicity itself. Note the color is a true Barbie pink with the outer piece being a shade softer then the inner jumpsuit. It's an amazing original piece that is extremely collectible and infinitely wearable. A real treasure of a find and in excellent condition to the point where it appears to have been worn very little if at all! Museum quality.

The jumpsuit is lined in a white silk crepe and closes with a back painted metal zipper. The gown is lined in a white silk organza and closes at the bodice with fabric covered buttons and at the waist with hook & eye. Inner waist stay and weighted hem. Hand finished,

Outer gown
Shoulders: 14.25"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 12.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 44" from waist to hem

Jumpsuit
Bust: to 18" 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: 13" from neck to waist
Pant: 40" from waist to hem
Inseam:27"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1339

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"In August 1971 Vogue magazine illustrated six designs from Jean Muir's latest collection, including this classic dress. The description ran: 'isn't it romantic? tucked or gathered bodices springing great or greater sleeves'. With its top-stitching, carefully tucked bodice and softly pleated skirt, the fluid dress characterizes the designer's meticulous attention to the dictates of cloth and methods of construction." That is the description given for this gown that resides in the V&A archives!

It is such a fabulous dress and I love the tomato red color! The cut is astounding - it somehow manages to take all those yards and yards of fabric and still transform them into something sexy as soon as the dress actually goes onto a real body. The bottom half flows from a empire waist and because the fabric is so thin and flowing it is deceptive how much fabric is actually there. The top portion is a masterpiece. It features Jean's typical top stitch technique and her love of little flat pleats to bring detail onto an otherwise simple piece. It is completely pleated through the front and back almost creating a modern breastplate/corset effect. The sleeves are huge and billowing and are cut all the way from the shoulder to the empire waist seam. Really fabulous and always great to have an exact date and documentation of a piece of fashion history! Excellent condition

Unlined through the skirt and has in interior side bodice that creates sides inside the dress. If the waist fits and you need ore room through the bust/bodice you could in theory remove these as you would then have no side seams through the bodice. Two extra buttons. There where two tiny heel holes near the bottom hem and I had a stitch put into each to secure. Closes with the front buttons and each cuff has elastic.

Sleeves: 30"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam on the inside, no exterior side seams
Empire waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Natural waist: open
Hips: open
Bodice: 12" from neck to empire waist
Skirt: 44" from empire waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML (could be roomier inside bodice if interior side panels are removed)

Item# DD1346

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This is just amazing! Made of a semi-sheer silk chiffon it has hearts and strewn all over it and these hearts are made of hand painted thatched and dotted designs that are then covered with silver glitter bits. The tie to do this must have been astonishing and the effect it creates is amazing! There is no label but it came from a trusted source and I have seen this pattern on a Thea Porter gown in the past so I am very confident that it is indeed Thea Porter. It is priced as an unlabeled piece so you are getting a smashing bargain! I love the lace ruffled edges and that dipped and tiered peplum at the back is just beautiful! I love it! Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with snaps at the front. There is one spot of thinning to the fabric under the ruffle in the front left side. The waist and cuffs have elastic.

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from neck to hem with an additional 2" at the back

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S453

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