This beautiful cape is from the Fall 1988 collection and several versions of it were shown on the runway that season. It was an integral piece to the direction of the show and we have included several photos from the runway. I personally have several versions of his capes myself and have worn them countless times. It is literally the perfect thing to pop over a dress at night time. It is a very versatile and easy-to-wear piece that is the perfect neutral that will work with everything.

The cape is in a very beautiful soft taupe and it is made from a high end wool that has a little bit of weight just due to the sheer amount of it in the cape but is still still comfortable and easy side to wear. The cape itself is effortless to make a part of your wardrobe. You just slip it over your shoulders and it drapes in place. The long and simple lines of it are perfect for a very minimalist feel while the sheer length and amount of fabric in it add all the drama of a cape. A stitched border highlights, the lines and seams of the coat and I love that the stitches are the perfect match to the colour so it really keeps within that minimalist feel. It has no collar and closes with one perfect colour matched button at the nape of the neck. There is a ton of fabric in the body of the cape so that when you move you get wonderful movement as it floats and billows around you. The cut is impeccable and it is a great piece of YSL's fashion history. Excellent condition

Unlined and has a button at the neck with no other closures. Tagged a 38 but there are no true defined shoulder seams and that combined with the open fit endure that will fit pretty much anyone. It even has an extra button sewn into the inner hem

Length: 57" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# DD4660

Reference Photos/Videos: Fall 1988 Yves Saint Laurent Runway. 

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This is the actual dress that is in the book on Thea Porter's work and appears on page 111. The book notes that this dress has "Two prints based on Persian paintings, designed by Sheila Hudson, combined on the dress. One on the bodice with polo players, while on the sleeves and skirt is a single horseman with Persian style calligraphy at the hem of the skirt." We've also included photos of a jumpsuit with the same print that appeared at the July 1971 press view and several other versions of the dress from editorials from that time period. A Version of the dress was also part of the Thea Porter exhibit. This print was very well documented and Thea made a small series of pieces from this fabric. Each piece was made specifically so that it was cut to follow the print perfectly. This is the only one I've ever seen made in this length and in this style. Given her extremely limited run on certain pieces, it may in fact be the only one that exists. It is truly a very special piece.

The cut of this dress is exceptional. It has a small neat collar and the collar hooks at the front. It is then slit to the waist with one single hook just under the halfway point to hold it in place. This leaves a large slice of skin showing when it is on the body. The bodice is unlined and has a single layer of the printed silk cotton gauze which gives it a touch of transparency. Horsemen romp over the bodice with dogs following in pursuit through flowers and trees. The sleeves are phenomenal. Each is gathered into the top of the shoulder and then are a huge balloon sleeves under that. More horseman sit at the top of each sleeve and then you have the calligraphy mentioned above wrapping around the gathered cuffs. The waist is elastic and this make the dress extremely easy-to-wear and comfortable on the body. Under that, the skirt has an incredible amount of fabric and here again we see horsemen wrapping all the way around the dress and then the bottom displays more calligraphy, flowers all in those beautiful colours of blue. There is an incredible amount of fabric in the skirt so it moves beautifully once on the body. This is an exceptional and extremely rare example of her work. Excellent condition with a small note below

Unlined and slips onto wear. There are hook and eye at the top of the neck and then another just under the halfway point of the slit down the front. The waist is elastic. I see some darkening to the inside of the collar and slight darkening on the exterior collar near where it hooks to close at the neck. Please see the photo after the label shot.

Sleeves: 24.5"
Shoulders are really inset so no true seams
Bust: 15-17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Elastic waist: 10-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14" from top of shoulder to waist
Total length: 42" from top of shoulder to hem with 1.5" turned under the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS-SML

Item# DD4657

Reference Photos: (1) Model in Thea Porter, Flair Magazine, 1971.  /  (2) Marina Schiano in Thea Porter's Persian miniature inspired print dress. Photo by Bill King for Harper's Bazaar, March 1972.  /  (3)  Model in Thea Porter, Vogue UK, 1971.  /  (4) Thea Porter Press Viewing, July 1971.  /  (5) 1971 Thea Porter Cotton dress, Textile by Sheila Hudson, Collection of Susanne Deeken. Shown on display at the Thea Porter 70s Bohemian Chic Exhibit at the Fashion and Textile Museum.  /  (6-8) This dress shown in the book "Thea Porter: Bohemian Chic" by Laura McLaws Helms and Venetia Porter.

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This pretty Chanel dress is very well documented. Not only was it's twin presented on the Spring 2011 Chanel runway for Look 48 that season, but it was featured in the ad campaign that year and Anna Wintour has worn hers several times. Lydia Hearst wore a shortened version of it and Sarah Chapman wore one. In Vogue's review of the show, Tim Blanks said in part; "Karl Lagerfeld gets a lot of his inspiration from dreams, but he didn't need any  help from them today, because he already had Last Year at Marienbad, that hallucinatory slice of avant-garde celluloid from the early sixties, on his mind. Some would say that, despite its storied reputation, it's the most boring movie ever made, but for Lagerfeld—and Chanel—it inspired a breathtakingly surreal setting: a monochrome ornamental garden, complete with fountains, which mirrored one of the film's most famous scenes."  It is so pretty and a very easy-to-wear dress

This dress is one of the prettiest I have seen from Chanel. The quality of the silk can only be appreciated when you have it in hand. The top is sleeveless and this makes it easy to wear on its own or under a  jacket or sweater. It is cut to skim over the body and has a beautiful romantic and feminine feel. The bodice is vertically pleated in these perfect little pleats that have top stitching which is a subtle extra little detail . I also love how the pleating makes the floral print feel more interesting to see. The waist is defined with band of matching silk but its cut is a touch more on the generous side. This gives it that easy feel to it that many Chanel pieces have. Pleats circle around the hips and then they open up from there so that when you move the skirt moves and floats around you. Last, but certainly not least, is the fact that the famous double C logo is worked all through the print of the dress making it impossible to not know that you are wearing Chanel. It has never been worn and still has its original tag and Chanel packet. Excellent condition

The dress is lined through the bodice in a black silk chiffon and the skirt is unlined. It closes with a hidden set back zipper and a Chanel logo button at the back of the neck. It is tagged a Chanel 38 and has its original tag and Chanel packet. Current Chanel day dresses start at $5500 and range up to $8500USD + for similar pieces.

Bust: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12" from top of shoulder to top of band at the waist
Total length: 42" from top of shoulder to hem 

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD4497

Reference Photos/Video: (1-2) Spring 2011 Chanel, Look 48, Model Lisanne De Jong.  /  (3) Spring 2011 Chanel Ad Campaign. Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld.  /  (4-5) Anna Wintour in Chanel at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival.  /  (6) Anna Wintour, June 2011.  /  (7) Anna Wintour attending the Fall 2011 Chanel Fashion Show.  /  (8) Lydia Hearst attends CHANEL and Liz Goldwyn Celebrate "Chanel: Her Life" By Justine Picardie, September 2011.  /  (9) Sarah Chapman in Chanel, 2015.

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The Spring 2005 Prada show is one of the label's most iconic and recognizable of the Prada collections. I have had a one shoulder dress in the same fabric with the same beading from the show in the past and I was excited to have this jacket come in. The twin of the.jacket was shown in blue for the runway presentation and a longer, more coat feeling version in this same colour was also presented. The blue version was featured in the ad campaign that year. I love that you can see how versatile this jacket is and how you can change the look of it by belting it.

These embellished pieces were some of my personal favourites presented that season. The.colour of this jacket is amazing and when Vogue reviewed the show, they referred to it as being 'a brown-ochre-rust colour' and that perfectly describes it. The silk shantung that it is made out of has a slight metallic finish that adds a very subtle touch of glamour to the jacket. The cut of the jacket is simple. It has no collar and opens down the front with hidden hook and eye if you wish to close it. The shoulders are soft and slightly slope down which gives it an easy feel. The sleeves are long and the cut through the body is meant to just skim over you and it has a slight box shape. Starting around the collar and going down the front and curving around partway to the back is a band of heavily embellishments that mix large paillettes, large beads and colourful crystals. These are all set on a lighter coloured silk ribbon with a black silk netting behind the various clusters. Bands of that same elaborate detailing run around each cuff. We took lots of close-ups so you can see just how beautiful the work is . It is very well made and this is classically beautiful Prada. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a brown silk and closes down the front with hidden set hook and eye. Tagged a modern Prada 40

Sleeves: 21" and 11.75" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 20.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4652

Reference Photos/Videos: (1-2) Spring 2005 Prada, Look 44. Model Kristen McMenamy.  /  (2-3) Spring 2005 Prada, Look 46. Model Jessica Stam.  /  (4) Karen Elson for Spring 2005 Prada Ad Campaign.

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This jacket is extremely well documented. Its twin walked the Spring 2011 Chanel runway for Look 48. It was featured in the ad campaign that year and Anna Wintour owns one. In Vogue's review of the show, Tim Blanks said in part; "Karl Lagerfeld gets a lot of his inspiration from dreams, but he didn't need any  help from them today, because he already had Last Year at Marienbad, that hallucinatory slice of avant-garde celluloid from the early sixties, on his mind. Some would say that, despite its storied reputation, it's the most boring movie ever made, but for Lagerfeld—and Chanel—it inspired a breathtakingly surreal setting: a monochrome ornamental garden, complete with fountains, which mirrored one of the film's most famous scenes." Karl himself said that new fabrics were one of his touchstones for the collection, but "he distressed them with selvedge, ragged edges, and a lattice of perforations. That chaotic quality persisted in dégradé chiffon florals or a monochrome tweed patchwork.... It loaned an enthralling urgency, and the fierce young spirit in the collection could be read as a swingeing riposte to the cutesiness that sometimes overtakes Chanel's ready-to-wear." The jacket is fantastic.

This amazing little jacket is made from a butter soft black leather. I love how Karl used  that floral printed silk to weave through the open perforated cut outs on the leather. This creates a gorgeous lattice effect that adds a wonderful and unusual detail to the jacket. The collar is done with the same technique and then he ran it down the front of the jacket in a wide panel. The most dramatic usage of it is how he has replaced the entire lower parts of the sleeves with this silk and leather detailing. This lets you see glimpses of your bare arms through the cut outs or see what you choose to wear underneath the jacket. More of that silk is wrapped all the way around the hem as well. The impact of the pink and ivory silk against the black is so pretty and softens the jacket for a bit of a romantic and whimsical feel. The jacket is beautifully cut with a notched collar and long straight sleeves. It skims over the body with the waist brought in just a touch for shape. It is beautifully tailored and finished. It closes at the front with a series of large flat metal hook & eye. A simple zipped pockets sits on each hip and each one has a perfect little double Cs on the zipper pull. Excellent condition

The jacket hooks to close at the front with a series of flat metal hook & eye. It is lined in a black Chanel logo embossed silk. Tagged a modern Chanel 40

Sleeves: 25" and 14" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4650

Reference Photos/Video: (1-2) Spring 2011 Chanel, Look 48, Model Lisanne De Jong.  /  (3) Spring 2011 Chanel Ad Campaign. Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld.  /  (4-5) Anna Wintour in Chanel at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival.  /  (6) Anna Wintour attending the Fall 2011 Chanel Fashion Show. 

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This fantastic little jumpsuit is from the 2021 Fendi holiday special capsule collection. This was the second collection released by Kim Jones for Fendi and it built on what we saw for his debut couture collection for Fall 2021. The twin of the jumpsuit was used for the advertising campaign where it was featured prominently and I love that this gives you the chance to see it on the body. It is fantastic and an amazing piece of the brand recent history.

The jumpsuit has never been worn and it comes with its original tags. It is made from a stunning gold metallic lurex that catches the light from every angle. It is the perfect piece to just slip on and go. The bodice is scooped at the neck and the neckline is detailed with a thick twisted piping in the same fabric. This scoops up and around the sides of the neck and down the back. The fabric is gathered into that piping on both the front and back and this creates little gathers that skim over to the waist. Between the back of the neck and the waist it is an open slit so you get a tiny flash of skin. The waist is seamed and detailed with a black piping. It is cut more on the loose and easy side though so feels great on the body. From there the jumpsuit skims over the hips and then the legs are cut a touch fuller so that they blouse out a bit over the elastic cuff that sits at the end of each leg. They have more volume at the top of the leg and then they narrow down just slightly as they reach the cuffs. Black piping runs down the outside of each leg for a nod to a tuxedo pant. I love that there are pockets on each hip. The fabric is a bright gold that catches the light from every angle. It is a piece that is incredibly easy to wear. It can go from entertaining at home with flats to full on evening glamour. Adding layers under or over it can change up its look completely. It is just amazing. Excellent condition

Unlined and snaps at the back of the neck and then has a hidden set zipper set below the waist. Tagged a modern Fendi 38. original hang tags attached

Bust: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15.5" from top of the shoulder to waist
Pant: 41" from waist to hem
Inseam: 28.5"
Rise: 32 from top of the shoulder to inner seam
Gusset: 16" from the waist to inner seam

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4648

Reference Photos/Video: Fendi Roma 2021 Holiday Collection Ad Campaign.

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"It's a very happy collection," said a relaxed Oscar de la Renta as he greeted guests filing into 583 Park Avenue, a venue that had been transformed by Stefan Beckman into a sort of minty-fresh aqua and white garden." is how the Vogue review of this collection started. They went on to say that "it was evening that was at the heart of this show. There was everything from a chocolate-box assortment of L.B.D.'s to sleek hammered-silk columns to a finale of massive, meringue like ball gowns." This is one of those gowns mentioned and the twin of this gorgeous dress walked the runway for Look 59 as part of the closing looks of the show. It is so pretty and has fantastic movement. I love it.

The dress is made of a washed floral print silk taffeta that hold the colours beautifully. The print is an explosion of flowers that cover the entire dress from the top of the bodice to the bottom of the skirt. It is like wearing a full field of flowers and that dreamy romantic washed watercolour effect makes it even prettier. The bodice is strapless and is cut to be fitted to the body and hug you right down to the waist. Under the waist it the skirt that explodes out to the floor in a cascade of silk. There are yards and yards of silk that have gone into the construction of that skirt. It is gathered in and around the waist in a series of tiny pleats and then these open out to create that billowing skirt that you see. At the hem it is caught up and under itself to give it volume. Inside the skirt you can feel that there has been added layers of tulle all around the edge to hold the volume and create shape. The skirt is cut slightly above the floor at the front and then it is cut longer at the back so that you get a beautiful sweeping feel behind you. The lightness of the silk and the way that it has been cut combined with the tulle inside creates this stunning billowing effect when you move and walk. The silk on the bodice has been tightly gathered into tiny little soft pleats that run all the way around to the back. I love how he has left a ruffle of fabric on either side of the zipper at the back. This hides the zipper and also adds that extra little detail there that is just lovely to see. It is that perfect mix of elegance, femininity, romance and fantasy that Oscar excelled at. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a pale orange silk and has an attached inner corset as shown that is cupped and lightly boned. The inner corset zips to close and has a hooked waist stay and then the outer dress zips to close over that. Tagged a recent Oscar de la Renta 10

Bust:to 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam with a A-B cup
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 10.5" from top of bodice to waist seam
Total length: 47" from top of bodice to shortest point of the front.hem, 58" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD4646

Reference Photos/Video: Resort 2009 Oscar de la Renta, Look 59. Model: Han Jin.

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The twin of the dress and the twin of the jacket both walked the runway in separate looks and then the set together was featured in the ad campaign that year. I love that it this shows you both the provenance of the set and also the versatility of it. You can mix and match the pieces with things from your existing wardrobe or wear them together for the full impact.

This set is one of those pieces that just stops you in your tracks. It is insanely cut and tailored to a master level. Both pieces are made from a rich purple silk that has a tiny ribbed effect to it and a slightly heavier weight. Which is how it holds its shape. It is then detailed with the same silk but in a black and white to make the design that you see. The colour in person are even better than how it photoed and it is a richer feeling purple. The lighting has added a touch of a pink here and there to the photos but in person there is no change of colour at all. The jacket is tailored with a sleek cut that has some fullness through the upper body. There is no collar and the neckline is edged with that fabulous black and white silk. It is all stitched into place and the white parts have an added white sol cording that follows the curves of the design. The pattern is set in an unusual curving design around the neck and then that continues all the way down the front of the jacket. From there it wraps around the hem of the jacket to the back. The shoulders are lightly padded for shape and the sleeves are set into the jacket with soft gathers to add a touch of a capped feel. Each sleeve is cut slightly wider at the top near the shoulder and is cut on a slight curve to follow the arm. As each sleeve narrows down to its hem you see that same B&W pattern detailing you see on the front of the jacket. The dress is simple in shape but has its own wow factor. Straps curve up and over each shoulder. The bodice is equally simple and skims down to the low waist seam. That same gorgeous detail with the black and white wraps around the top edge all the way around to the back. The skirt is gathered into the low set seam for volume below. Inside there is a thick banding of fabric all the way around you  that follows that seam and this gives the skirt support to sit up and away from the hip to create that little shelf effect that you see. It is amazing. The skirt is full and that same edging runs one last time around the hem. Hidden pockets sit on each hip. This is a particularly wonderful example of how he combined strong tailoring with full on glamour and extraordinary detailing. Excellent condition with a minor note below

Both pieces are lined in a purple silk. The jacket closes with the six buttons at the front. The dress zips to close at the side. Pockets on the each hip of the dress. Light padding in the shoulders. A tiny darkening to the fabric here and there but so minor. The jacket is tagged a vintage YSL 36 and the dress a 40.

Jacket
Sleeves: 22" and 14" around the upper arm
Slightly inset shoulders: 14"
Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom hem: to 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 19" from neck to hem

Dress
Bust: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Natural waist: to 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Seam at top of hip: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 18" from top of the shoulder to seam at the top of the hip
Total length: 40" from top of the shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4643

Reference Photos: Spring 1980 Yves Saint Laurent.

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The twin of this dress walked the Spring 2012 runway for Look 48. It is also the actual dress that Momona Tamada recently wore for her Airbender Premiere. I love having these photos for you to see how fantastic it is on an actual body. On the runway it was styled with a belt which was sold separately and if you preferred that look it would be easy to add a belt in any colour and change the look of the dress. I think it looks equally as gorgeous without one though which is how Momona wore it.

This is a gorgeous dress that has that intricate construction that Westwood is so known for. The bodice especially shows that eye for detail that she has. It closes at the front with a hidden set side seam. Once you open that up open you see the beautiful interior construction.  There is one of her fully built in intricate corsets inside and it has stretch netting and elastic at the sides so that it fits the body perfectly once on. That stretch allows it some give once it's on the body and is what makes her pieces so comfortable to wear despite their heavily boned structuring. There is an inner waist stay as well and this keeps you perfectly in place inside the dress. The extensive boning in the corset pushes the breast up and brings the waist in. On the outside of the bodice there is a pointed peak on one side that you could wear folded down and tucked for a more true strapless look as we have shot it here or up and out depending on your preference. The back dips down and is gathered down the centre to expose the back of the corset a touch. It skims over the waist and flares out to the top of the hips. The skirt is inset in these beautiful curving scalloped details and then the skirt itself is made of layers of red tulle. Each tier has two layers of tulle and there are three tiers altogether that are all cut on a pretty curve. The back hem is cut longer so that it trails out behind you a bit. It is fantastically beautiful and you can see how fantastic it is on the body. I love this dress. Great condition with some small notes below.

The dress is fully lined in a red silk and the inner corset zips to close. The corset has side elastic and stretch netting so that it has some give and stretch once on the body. An inner waist stay hooks to close and then the dress zips over that with a hidden set zipper fallowing a side seam. I see some snags in the tulle on the front of the dress especially near the zipper and there has been a couple of tiny repairs to the tulle. This was worn on the red carpet exactly as is so you can see it is fine once on. The bottom hem is raw cut and there is perhaps a tiny tear in the netting here and there. With the raw hem meant to look a bit deconstructed this actually just adds to the beauty of the dress. The inner corset has been stitched in a touch on each side and I've left it as is. These could be un-stitched if needed. Please see the photo after the label shot. Tagged a modern Westwood UK8, US4, FR36, IT38.

Bust: 13-15, maybe 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 10-12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Total length: 49" from top of bodice to front hem, 57" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS-XS

Item# DD4640

Reference Photos/Video: (1-5) Spring 2012 Vivienne Westwood, Look 48.  /  (6-8) Momona Tamada in this dress at the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Premiere, Feb 2024.

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I acquired this dress many years ago from the estate of a model who worked for Dior in the 1970s and was often paid in clothing. Somewhere along the way this one lost it's Dior tag and only has the hand written model tag. We did source the editorial photo of it from 1977 which I have included here so you can get an idea of how great it is on the body. It is beautifully made to Haute Couture standards and a gorgeous little dress that is easy to wear.

The dress is made from a red silk jersey that has a wonderful drape once on the body. The cut is loose and easy and meant to skim over the body. It is so easy to wear and flattering. If you did want more shape you could easily add a belt to get an entirely different look. It has a little cap sleeves and the shoulders are soft. The neckline has a bit of a draped cowl feel to it at the front and this is achieved with a triangle of fabric set by hand at the neckline. The bodice is cut to skim over you and the low slung waist is seamed but has a generous cut. It sits more on the top of the hips so that the top blouses over it a bit. You could also wear it straighter and longer depending on how it sits on you. The skirt falls from there and widen out a touch as it nears the hem. There are pockets on each hip for the perfect slouchy cool feel. At the back it buttons to close with matching silk jersey covered buttons and then zips under that. The skirt is in set through that easy cut waist with tiny gathers so you have a little bit of extra fullness. It is just one of those perfectly easy to wear, slip on and go, dresses and the fact that it is couture and completely made by hand is just added bonus. Great overall condition with small notes below.

Unlined and closes with the buttons at the back. It has a numbered tag in the interior. There is a scattering of light marks here and there and a light graze to the fabric. A couple of lighter areas on the fabric on the back and across the top of the shoulders where the colour has faded a touch. All these are apparent when laid out flat, but once on most disappear or are forgivable. Please see the photo after the label shot

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 18-22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 21" from top of the shoulder to top of the band at the waist
Total length: 55" from top of the shoulder to hem with 2" turned under

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4639

Reference Photo: Christian Dior dress, L'officiel de la mode n°630, 1977

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This dress has come to me direct from one of my avid Couture and Chanel collectors. It is an exceptional piece for the collector and is extremely special. This dress is from the Chanel 2010 Cruise show that was set on the boardwalk of the Venice Lido at dusk. "Coco at Lido" is how Karl Lagerfeld described this cruise collection. Vogue described the scene as Karl "reinstating the long-lost leisurely sensation of a fashion show as an exceptional one-off experience. The 350 guests reclining on sun beds in the famous white tented cabanas certainly felt privileged to be witnessing the extreme glamour of the designer's learned-but-light invocation of an important part of Coco Chanel's biography." The location was "one of Coco Chanel's favourite summer haunts—she visited Venice for almost ten years beginning in 1919 and met Diaghilev here". The inspiration was the twenties and thirties and you can see that in the lines of this dress. The twin of this dress walked the runway for Look 33 with a jacket over it that was sold separately in the shops. It is so easy to wear and just gorgeous on the body. 

The dress is a work of art and the silk netting used to make it is some of the prettiest I have seen. The fabric is very light and is notoriously difficult to work with and yet it all falls into place perfectly once on the body. It is just spectacular. The dress is covered in the most beautiful floral print in dusky pastels done in a way that makes then look like they have been hand painted directly onto the fabric. The base colour is a deep blue-purple and the colour combination of everything together is stunning. It is sleeveless and the upper portion of the bodice is a single layer of the silk so that it has a touch of transparency. This gives it a very feminine feel and gives it that nod to the thirties. It skims over the bodice and down to the waist where a wide soft panel of the same fabric goes around your waist and hooks into place at the back. This eliminates the seam there by covering it and softens the dress. The dress falls from there in a swoop of that feather light silk net to a the hem that widens out as it near the floor. The back feels slightly fuller than the front so you get this pretty billowing effect around you when you walk. This is a signature Karl silhouette to give the dress as much movement as possible and you can see that in the reference photos here. The skirt of the dress is constructed from a single layer of the printed silk and then it has a solid deep blue silk layer underneath. The movement this dress has once on is incredible. Last, but certainly not least, is the fact that the famous double C logo is worked all through the print of the dress making it impossible to not know that you are wearing Chanel. The dress appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition

The dress is lined with the same fabric through the bodice and then a layer of a deep blue silk as described above acts as the lining through the skirt. It closes at the back with hidden set zipper and has a hook and eye at the back of the neck with a keyhole between the two. Current Chanel silk chiffon dresses with this level of detailing are retailing for $9000USD and over. Tagged a modern Chanel 42

Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: to 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15.5" from top of shoulder to seam under the bust
Total Length: 60" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4638

Reference Photos/Video: Resort 2010 Chanel, Look 33.

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This dress is from the Cruise 2006 collection and it is extraordinary. For this show Karl Lagerfeld invited his guess to the Place de la Concorde. He had a fleet of green vintage buses adorned with Chanel logos and these transported his guests on a ride through Paris. Models paraded down the aisle among the passengers and at scheduled stops they would switch buses so that everyone saw the entire collection. Karl said at the time that he 'used to love riding the bus in Paris as a school boy' and that was the inspiration behind the idea of the show. Lagerfeld wanted the collection to be lighthearted and easy and to be a tribute to Paris. I love it.

The dress is feather light which almost feels like a surprise when you pick it up given the sheer amount of detailing on it. It is covered in hundreds of large iridescent disc sequins that appear to be the thinnest possible slices that have been painted to have that unusual finish. They are also feather light and the dress feels like you are wearing a cloud of silk once it is on the body. The silk tulle netting base is so light and so fine that it feels like magic. The tulle is a deep blue colour that is almost a black. The dress is made out of two layers of the tulle with an inner silk chiffon layer under those. It falls from the shoulders with straps that curve up and over the shoulders. It is scooped at the front and at the back. At the waist a panel of the sequins are placed horizontally and stacked so that they overlap all around your waist. That same denser sequin application runs around the neckline, the straps and also around each arm. It skims over the bust, past the waist and then skims over the hips. from there, it falls to the floor, widening out as it reaches the hem. In the lower part of the skirt there are built in long triangle shaped insets of the tulle that are set all the way around the skirt. I love this nod to the old Hollywood dresses of the 1930s. The insets also give the lower part of the dress tremendous movement and volume when you move. The muted sequins that cover the dress are striking. The colours of them range from pastel gold to soft pinks. They cover the entire upper part of the dress bodice and trail down onto the skirt between the added panels. The dress came with a matching shawl made of the same silk tulle. Its huge size lets you wear it almost like a cape over your shoulders. It is so light in weight and fine that you could also wrap it around your neck, use it as a head scarf, or as a turban. This is a phenomenal piece of Chanel. It is even more incredible in person. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a blue silk chiffon and it closes with a back hidden set zipper. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.  The bias cut should allow it to fit a bit of range in sizes. Current Chanel silk chiffon dresses with this level of added embellishments and detailing are retailing for $15000USD and over. Tagged a Chanel 40

Bust: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 60" from top of shoulder to hem
Scarf: 68" x 74"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4385

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This dress is extraordinary. It is from the Winter 1954 Haute Couture collection and is impeccable. A more elaborate black version of the dress is held in The Metropolitan Museum's permanent archives and we found photos of a white version from one of the Balenciaga books. Balenciaga designed 193 looks for the Winter 1954 show and there was a full series of evening pieces that featured the silk lace netting embroidered with the dots that you see on the bodice of this dress. Cristobal Balenciaga was known for his fine tailoring and sculptural approach to design and the restrained and refined lines of this dress showcase that aesthetic. Dior declared Balenciaga "the Master of us all" and Balenciaga's impact on fashion cannot be underestimated. This is an extraordinary rare and wonderful find.

This dress is a beauty. The photos do not do it full justice and it is only when you see it in person that you realize just how beautiful it is and the workmanship that has gone into the dress. The body of the dress is that fine 1950s silk that you seemed to only see in garments from this time period. I think it is some of the best silk that was ever made. It has a slight sheen to the finish and it has a touch of weight to it that allows it to hold the shape that Cristobal intended while still feeling light and beautiful once on the body. The bodice is strapless and it is meant to be fitted. It has its own built-in corset that is lightly boned and shaped to hold the dress in place around you. The inner corset is made out of two layers of silk. The inner corset is made out of a slightly lighter weight silk as the dress for the side that sits between you and the dress and the interior it is lined with a textured silk chiffon. There is an inner waist stay that wraps and hooks around the waist to hold the dress firmly in place. Covering the top five inches of the bodice is a gathered black silk netting that has little dots woven and embroidered into the silk. Onto that are added little dots of chenille that run in vertical rows over the bodice all the way around you. This softens the bodice and adds a little unexpected detail. The dress is seamed vertically to the waist so that it curves in for shaping. A seam sits just below the waist to join the skirt to the upper bodice and the seam runs with a slight curve across the front and then it dips down into a more apparent curve at the back. Where it curves at the back is especially beautiful in the way that he has connected and matched the vertical seams that dart and shape the bodice with the seams below that allow for the volume of the skirt. The skirt is extremely full under that and I did not add an additional crinoline under it for these photos. You definitely could add one if you wanted to and if you wanted a true full skirt feel. The volume that you see was all created by seaming and cut alone. It is cut to be full and curved over the hips and then it widens out even more as it nears the hem. There is only one seam down the front that lines up perfectly with the seam that runs up the bodice and then two darts on either side of that seam. At the back there are four panels of silk with additional darting at the top of the skirt to create the extra fullness there that you see. It is incredible. The inner construction of this dress is as good as the exterior and it is made using perfect Haute Couture techniques and craft. All of the inseams have been finished by hand and everything looks to be original and perfect. This is a truly stunning and rare dress. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition

Unlined through the skirt with an added inner lightly boned bodice as described above. It closes with a side painted fine metal zipper and the inner bodice hooks so close down the side. The inner way stay hooks to close. Perhaps the slightest bit of press marks near the seams on the skirt. Hand finished throughout to Haute Couture standards. Proper numbered tape under the label shot.

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 11.5" from top of bodice to waist
Total length: 37" from top of bodice to front hem, 40" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4615

Reference Photos: (1) 1954-55 Balenciaga Couture, Model: Elinor.  /  (2) 1954-55 Balenciaga Couture.  /  (3) 1955 Balenciaga Evening Ensemble in the MET Collection. 

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This is the second of this dress I have had in the shop and I was surprised to find another so soon after having the first. Its twin walked the Fall 1989 show and I love that we have the reference photo for you to see how it looks on the body. The runway look was styled with a metal belt and I love that it shows you that with a simple switch of what you choose to wear around the waist you can give the dress a different feel. Bob Mackie became a household name when he started dressing Cher. He started off his career freelancing for costumers Edith Head and Jean Louis and it was while there that he sketched the design for Marilyn Monroe's famous 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' dress. He met fellow costume designer Ray Aghayan who eventually became his life partner. Together they designed costumes for Hollywood and created a made to order line of RTW. That led to his incredible journey in designing for stars like Cher and Diana Ross for many years and the launch of his own label. His work helped to define an entire era of high glamour on the small screen and beyond.

The dress is made out of a stunning ombre deep dusky pink and taupe silk chiffon. Then under the top layer of the silk is a second layer of silk chiffon that has these incredible gold and silver thread leafs worked through the silk. These shimmer through under the top layer and create a beautiful depth and unexpected glimmer when you move and as they catch the light. It is a combination that is stunning to see together. The bodice is strapless and it has an inner shaped corset that is boned and shaped for support and to stay perfectly in place. The top of the bodice is peaked at the sides and then it is slightly rounded as it dips down and into the centre. Onto the bodice the silk chiffon has been gathered and softly draped so that it follows the curve of the bust and then slightly overlaps at the front. It does the same at the back where it meets at the centre set zipper. The waist cinches in and the dress comes with its original matching silk sash that you can tie and style around the waist or the neck. The skirt flows out from under there and it is made up of yards and yards of feather light silk chiffon. There are two layers of the bias cut silk stacked on top of each other and then an inner silk layer that sits next to the body. The top two layers of chiffon are feather light and the movement they create as they float over each other as you move is just incredible. It is incredible to see in person and the colour has a touch softer feel to it then how it photoed. That little bit of added glamour and drama from the gold and silver under that top layer of chiffon elevates the dress that much more. I love it. Excellent condition

The bodice of the dress is fully lined in a copper brown silk. The skirt has an inner nude layer of silk under the top two layers of bias cut silk chiffon as described above. The bodice is shaped and boned inside and has an inner waist stay that hooks to close. A tiny touch of wear at the top off each peak, tiny nicks near the zipper opening and a small darkening to the skirt that gets lost int he folds of the skirt. Please see the photo after the label shot. It closes with a back zipper. Hand finishes.

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam with room for at least a C cup at the front
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 12" from top of the tallest point of the bodice to waist
Total length: 56" from tallest point of the bodice to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4612

Reference Photos: Fall 1989 Bob Mackie Runway.

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This is a gorgeous Valentino dress whose twin in the opposite colour way of this one walked the Spring 2006 runway for Look 63. I actually prefer the pink with yellow accent over the show piece. I think its even more romantic in feel. It is beautifully made and a wonderful example of Valentino's main label and the work that he was doing during this time period. In their review of the collection Vogue noted that Mr. Valentino was looking for a replacement and this is indeed one of his final few shows. He definetly was not resting on his laurels. The entire collection was stunning. Vogue noted the floral pieces in particular saying 'Valentino gave equal play to gorgeous color, which appeared in rose prints, and rich floral embroideries that captured the season's feel for Asian motifs....when it comes to jet-set elegance, Valentino has no rivals.' Indeed

The dress has this perfect easy to wear feel and at the same time is utterly and perfectly beautiful. It is made out of layers of a beautiful silk chiffon that has been cut on the bias. The bias cut and soft floating feel of the chiffon are used to create beautiful movement through the skirt when you move. You can see in the attached runway reference video how spectacular this is when on and moving. I absolutely love the colour. It is a soft romantic dusty pink and the that is highlighted with a pastel dusky yellow tone underneath. Over both of those is a rose print that covers every inch of the dress. The color in person is even better then how it photoed and that soft pastel pink is very flattering on most skin tones. The bodice of the dress is set high and wraps around the bust like a bandeau. On one side it is gathered up and into a soft wide strap that curves up and over the shoulder. Under the bandeau the dress falls in a sheath of silk that skims over your waist and hips and widens out as it nears the hem. The entire front of the dress is a separate panel that wraps from the opposite side of the shoulder and then is caught up at the base of the strap on the other side. This then becomes a ruffle that cascades all the way down the one side. The underlayer of that front panel is the yellow so that when you walk or sit you see that flash of color. The dress is also lined in that same yellow and that touch of colour peeking through the pink is just perfection. The back is slightly longer for that perfect sweep of fabric and floating affect around you when you move. It is just stunning on the body. Every detail is perfect. It has its original tag and was never worn. Excellent condition

Fully lined in silk chiffon as described above and It closes with a hidden set side zipper. Original hang tag present. Tagged a vintage Valentino 8

Bust: 17.5" across from side seam to side seam
Seam under the bust: 15.5" across from side seam to side seam
Natural waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 12.5" from top of the shoulder to seam under the bust. The bodice itself is 4" wide
Skirt: 51" from seam under the bust to front hem, 55" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4339

Reference Photo/Video: Spring 2006 Valentino Runway, Look 63. Model Julia Stegner.

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A dress in a silk taffeta and a jumpsuit in this same fabric walked the runway for .the Spring 2020 show. This dress was made for the shops in that same stripe and when we looked for documentation on this one we also found a street style shot of Sharon Elongue wearing its twin. I love that we have that reference photo so that you can see how great it is on the body. Vogue's review said that said the collection was "Lovely, utterly lovely . . . gentle and shrewd and worthy of investment.... there were endless dresses—printed, appliquéd, embroidered, crystal-ed, filigreed—in which lace, raffia, jacquard, silk, and tulle were layered and interwoven to create thoroughly wonderful, artisanal items. The sustainability piece that Chiuri offers at Dior is precious handwork married to real design in ready-to-wear. These are buy-now-wear-forever dresses; they should take root in one’s closet and grow in emotional value over time." I absolutely love this dress. It is gorgeous.

I think this dress is the best version of the three pieces I have shown here and it is wonderfully easy to wear. When you add in that spectacular soft striped print that covers the entire dress it is just a joy. The dress is made from a fine and very light weight cotton that has a touch of transparency to it. This is then layered over an inner silk slip in a neutral nude colour. The lightness of the cotton is what lets it move so beautifully over the body once it is on. When you walk the fabric of the skirt catches the air and floats out around you. The entire dress has been finished to look like it was hand painted. The body of the dress is done in soft muted stripes that fade into each other where the edges meet. The colours are like a sunset and vary in warm beautiful tones to cover the entire dress. The neckline is notched at the front for a touch of skin to show and you can leave it open or tie it with the ties that extend out from the neckline. It skims over the bust to the waist. The seam at the waist is cut wide and generous so that the dress has an easy feel. The skirt falls from under there to the floor in a sweeping expanse of fabric to the floor. The skirt is cut beautifully and gradually widens out as it nears the hem. The sleeves are wonderful. Each is a different colour that picks up on the graduation of the colours in the dress and fall down the arm to a buttoned cuff. It appears to have never been worn or worn very little. Excellent condition

The separate nude silk chiffon slip acts as the lining as the outer dress is not lined. The dress closes with a hidden set zipper at the side. The inner slip is tagged a 40.

Outer dress
Sleeves: approx 25"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 18-25"" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14" from neck to waist
Total length: " from waist to hem

Inner slip
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 52" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4606

Reference Photos: (1-2) Spring 2020 Christian Dior, Looks 35 & 37.  /  (3-6) Sharon Elongue in Dior at Paris Fashion Week, Fall 2020.

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The twin of this dress in a darker colour walked the runway for the Fall 1975 show and I have included that runway photo here for you for reference. It also gives you a fabulous idea of how good the dress is one the body. This is an absolutely beautiful and classic Halston from his main label couture line. It is not 100% perfect so is priced at a steal for a Halston at this level but it is completely wearable as it is and its flaw is forgivable. It is an incredible example of his work from this time period and that soft pale pinky neutral beige colour is amazing

This dress is drop dead gorgeous with its yards and yards of bias cut silk chiffon that have been used to create the silhouette that you see. The colour is a pale beige that has a touch a pink to its undertone. It is so flattering on almost every skin tone and is even prettier in real life. The construction on it rivals any of the best Halston pieces I have seen to date. The dress is made of three feather light layers of bias cut silk chiffon stacked on top of each other through the main body of the dress and the added ruffled  is made of two.  Layering the chiffon like this gives it so much more movement than it would have otherwise. Your slightest movement while this is on causes the silk to float and move around you. The layers have just enough weight to stay in place when you are standing still and then when you move they will move with you and the result is gorgeous. This is a fabric that is notoriously difficult to work with and it shows just what a genius he was by the way that he was able to make it flow and sit so beautifully. The majority of work is all done by hand and it would have taken many hours of work to create this dress in this way. The front dress sits high across the neck and the ruffle that curves around the back lays to about just above the waist. I love the movement that this gives it. Your arms sit underneath that ruffle as it curves around to the back and then the dress falls in a loose and easy cut that skims over you to the floor. The bias cut lets it both cling and skim over you at the same time and it's incredibly easy to wear. It simply falls from the neck, skims over the bust, waist and hips , all in an easy to wear way due to that bias cut silk. The back is fantastic. That double layer of social fun that curves around from the front follows the deep V at the back, and this creates a ruffle that starts at the shoulders, and it goes all the way to the hem. You can see the edges of that ruffle from the front and from the side it creates this beautiful silhouette all the way to the floor.  And of course, that they expand skin on the upper back is the perfect amount of sexiness. It is incredible. This is a dress that must be on a body to really come to life. As good as it looks here it is nothing compared to it on and moving. And even as beautiful as it is, it is also a technical masterpiece with all those layers of silk and the way he constructed it. It is very beautiful. Great condition with notes below to review. 

The dress is made from attached layers of the silk chiffon as described above. It has no closures and slips on to wear. Hand finishes. The bias cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes upwards and will just drape more on a smaller size. There is an area of marking to the silk on the front near the knee area, near the hem along with some watermarks on the front panel that were too light to photo and some near that mark at the front. Please see the photos after the label shot. It present well when on since the marks are lower.

Bust: 16-22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 61" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD4604

Reference Photos: Fall 1975 Halston Runway.

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This dress was so well documented and photoed when it came out for the Spring 2017 collection it is almost mind boggling. It is instantly recognizable as Phoebe's work and it is amazing. This is the second time we have had it in the shop and I remember that when we started to hunt for references for it we found all the ones that are here, plus there are probably more out there that I just have not yet seen. It is an insanely good dress. All of Phoebe Philo's pieces for Celine have reached cult status and the prices are just continuing to rise. Her work is a must have for the vintage collector and this is a particularly hard to find dress that is rare and collectible. 

The dress is made from a stretch jersey and this one is finished in a mic of browns - one of the three colours and patterns that were released in this style of dress. The bodice is set over the bust with a wide flat cut at the top and then it angles down to the keyhole at the waist. There are elastic straps that you slip your arms through and the front just skims over you. The back is left completely bare and dips quite low so your entire back is bare and open. The key hole at the front is set so that it is twisted over itself and just this little detail alone give you a glimpse into the magic of Pheobe's vision and quirky aesthetic. The skirt is suspended from that knotted keyhole at the waist. Elastic runs through the top of it so it is very forgiving and accommodating. The skirt widens out into a loose and easy draping of jersey to the hem. Once you have slipped on the dress it simply hangs and drapes down and around your body. It is incredibly comfortable and easy to wear while still being devastatingly sexy. The jersey has a lot of stretch so the size on the tag is almost meaningless. This is true fashion history and one of the most documented pieces I have ever seen. A testament to the genius of Phoebe and the impact of her work on fashion. It appears to have never been worn or worn very little. Excellent condition

Unlined but the fabric is opaque. It slips on to wear with elastic at all the edges. It is tagged a 40 and should fit a range of sizes from probably about a 4 to a 8 or 10 with ease depending on your frame. The area through the waist will drape and curve down more on a smaller frame. Original uncut length and it appears to have never been worn or worn very little. The fabric has incredible stretch so it should fit a large range of sizes.

Bust: covers to 24"+ flat across the front
Waist: 16-24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 15" from top of shoulder to elastic waist
Total length: approx 63" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD4603

Reference Photos/Video: (1-5) Spring 2017 Celine Runway Collection. Look 4. Model: Mali Koopman.  /  (6) Edie Campbell photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue Paris, March 2017.  /  (7) Daphne Groeneveld phtographed by Zoltan Tombor for The Sunday Times Style, March 2017.  /  (8) Photo by Choi Yongbin, Harpers Bazaar Korea, 2017.  /  (9) Jip Boxstart photographed by Van Mossevelde for D La Republica, February 2017.  /  (10) credit unknown.  /  (11) Shin Min Ah photographed by Kim Yeong Jun for Elle Korea. April 2017.  /  (12-13) Vogue Australia's fashion director Christine Centenera in Celine at Vogue Australia’s 60th Anniversary Supper, December 2019. Photos by Hugh Stewart.

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

The twin of this dress was shown for Look 23 for the Resort 2020 presentation. The entire collection was an explosion of flowers and Vogue explained that "Many of the floral illustrations in print or embroidered in stitch and pin on satin evening dresses and tailoring were drawn from life in the enormous 19th-century glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in London. The subjects of these drawings were specifically flowers in danger of extinction. Others were based on flowers that are already extinct but which the McQueen team was able to observe dead, pressed, and desiccated in the Kew herbarium." It's a terrifically beautiful dress and besides the runway pic we also found a reference photo of Brie Larson wearing one that year as well. 

This dress is just gorgeous and one of the prettiest dresses I have seen by the label. They have a knack for making these pieces with pretty prints and then adding a twist on the design to still give it that McQueen edge. The cut is simple and flattering. Wide straps curve over each shoulder and extend into the bodice. The neckline is squared off and the top is cut the skim over you. The waist is seamed and my client relentlessly hunted until she was able to source the perfect matching McQueen belt from the 2008 collection which is included with the dress. I love that you can wear it with or with the belt or use another to get a completely different feel. The skirt falls from under that and it is spectacular. There is a ton of fabric in the skirt and the weight of that crisp cotton id the perfect wright to help hold the volume that you see. The hem is finished with two wide rows of ruffles and I love how they are gathered into the body of the skirt for extra detailing. This gives the skirt an extra added pretty fullness to it and when you walk it catches the air and billows out around you. The fabric is gorgeous. It is a light cotton that has a touch of crispness to it. The entire surface of the dress is screened with that spectacular floral design in a riot of pinks and red. It is fabulous. Excellent condition

Lined in a white cotton through the bodice and the skirt is unlined. It closes with a hidden set back zipper. It looks like it was worn very little if at all. The belt is included and it snaps to close and is stamped a McQueen 40

Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from top of shoulder to top of band at the waist
Total length: 54" from the top of the shoulder to hem
Belt: Adjustable from 27" - 31"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD4601

Reference Photos: (1) Resort 2020 Alexander McQueen, Look 23.  /  (2-3) Brie Larson in Alexander McQueen at the Just Mercy Party, December 2020.

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This is the second piece from this collection I have had in the shop and both have been spectacular. For the lead up to the Spring 1974 collection the Daily Express said "It's Valentino's Day.... Tonight the Roman fashion designer, whom Jackie Onassis calls from New York to say -make me a dress for dinner a week on Thursday anything you like- will put on a gala show of 200 of his creations in London." That show was to celebrate the opening of his first British RTW shop there which was a huge step forward for his business. Women's Wear Daily reported that Mr. Valentino said that the theme of the show was 'feminine, relaxed, simple and sexy.' I was also happy that we found a reference photo of a dress in the same print that was shot for Italian Vogue that year. I love having this reference photo for you because it gives you an idea of just how elegant and gorgeous this is on the body. Though personally I think this one is even better then the one we have the shot of.

There are Valentino prints and then there are the really iconic Valentino prints. This is one of those iconic house prints and it is instantly recognizable as being his. It is so iconic that Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli touched upon it once again for their 2015 collection for the label. This is of course one of the original versions and to have such a well documented print from this time period is just heaven for the vintage collector. The dress is absolutely amazing. The fabric is a soft pink silk chiffon with a crepe finish. This has then been screened with that perfect little shell print. I love how the size of the shells vary as it goes across the dress. This cleverly helps to draw the eye over the dress and emphasize the cut. The ones on the bodice are a touch smaller and then as they travel down the skirt they get bigger and more prominent. The silk is feather light in weight and just floats beautifully over the body once on. The neckline is scooped across the collar bone and finished with a padded piping in the same silk. At the top of each shoulder is a little tie for a pretty a romantic touch. Each side scoops down almost to the waist. The bodice has been tightly pleated into perfect little knife pleats to add texture and a softness to the bodice. There is a hook at the back of the neck and then the back is an open slit to the zipper at the waist. The softness of the pleats keep it from being very apparent that it is bare but when you move, you do get that glimpse of bare skin. The waist nips in and is banded in the same silk and then the skirt falls to the floor under that. The skirt is made of two layers. There is an inner solid pink silk layer and then the top printed silk chiffon floats beautifully over that. As it nears the hem is widens out beautifully to create a soft floating feel around you when you walk or move. It a just gorgeous and even better in person. Excellent condition with a minor note below.

Fully lined in a pink silk crepe through the bodice and a pink silk through the skirt. It closes with a hook and eye at the back of the neck and a zipper that starts at the waist tag a vintage Valentino 8. I see one tiny mark on the side of a pleat on the front bodice. Please see the photo after the label shot.

Bust: the sides are open & the bust covers 13-16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: to 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15.5" from top of shoulder to top pf the band at the waist
Total length: 61" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4600

Reference Photo: Model in Valentino, Vogue Italia, July 1974.

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With the Galliano collections for Dior you will often see the development of ideas through the collections. Some pieces in his ready-to-wear collection will follow and build on ideas first established in the previous Couture season. When looking for references for this jacket, we found them not in the RTW 2008 runway collection, but on the couture catwalk just proceeding this collection. The jacket has resemblances and similarities to both Look 4 and Look 7 and we have included those here for you to see. Its roots as far as its shape lie in the famous bar jacket that the house of Dior is so well-known for. Galliano included a variation of that silhouette in almost every one of his collections each season, tweaking and refining it in his own genius way. This is one of the best I have seen and is an exceptionally beautiful jacket. 

This jacket is where we see the level of tailoring that you get from a long established heritage brand. It is spectacular. The jacket is made from a fine black wool that has a slight nubby texture to it. Every seam on it is deliberate. The shoulders are shaped with light padding but cut in a slight slope so that it is extremely flattering int he body and follows the natural shape of the shoulder. The sleeve are long with just a simple hem at the cuff. The body of the jacket is constructed with vertical seaming and darts so that it curves around the body perfectly. It buttons down the front with matching fabric covered buttons. The bodice skims over the bust and the waist nips in. The hips flare out under that and there is light inner padding to help achieve the shape that you see, I love the pockets and detailing at the hips. Each swoops in a curve to create the pockets and then that curving panel of fabric is finished with black sequins applied to follow the line it makes. The workmanship is stunning and it's a gorgeous jacket. Excellent condition 

Fully lined in a black silk through the upper bodice and the hip[ peplum is the same fabric as the exterior. It closes with the fabric covered buttons at the front Tagged a  US4, GB8, FR36, IT40

Sleeves: 22.5" and 11" around 
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom seam: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4594

Reference Photos: Fall 2008 Christian Dior Haute Couture, Look 4 & 7.

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On the runway this jacket was shown in a gold colour for Look 33. I love this black version but I also love having that runway photo and video so that you can see how fantastic this is on the body. In the review of the show Vogue noted that Galliano  was focussed on wearability and the commercial aspect of this show. Many of the looks were based on the last Couture show and then he focused on making it into ready-to-wear. Jackets were the centre point of the collection and Vogue said that; "he started with black and white striped laddered Edie Sedgwick mohair knits worn with baker-boy caps flat pointy crocodile knee boots and fishnets. Those quickly became a device for showing off the staple jackets Galliano has brought to the party: cutaway tail coats, biker jackets with Napoleonic collars, and his reinterpretation of Dior's seminal New Look Bar jacket. From there, he segued into shearling aviators, and brown crocodile and leather, sending out a high-belted maxi coat that knowingly checked another box on the season's trend sheet. Next up: gorgeous russet, dusty-pink and burnt-orange velvets followed by dresses in silver/gray, delicate pink, and grape, distilling the rococo delicacy of his couture into believable party wear." The velvet jacket noted in their review is of course  the runway version of this one.

I love the softness and romance that this jacket has, but don't let it softness fool you because to achieve that look there is master level construction behind it. The shoulders are lightly padded and the sleeves are inset with small gathers so that they have a slight capped effect. The sleeves are long and each one ends with a button cuff. Once on, they puff up slight above that cuff. The softness of the velvet allows it to drape over you and at first glance it feels unstructured but when you look at the seaming inside you see the high level of tailoring that has gone into achieving this effect. There are panels on either side of the front that actually sit up and off the jacket and are connected to the collar and then at the waist. The waist is gathered in at the front and there is a separate belt that comes with the jacket that you can add more shape with or leave looser and easy. Under that the hips flare out and I love how the fabric is gathered in and under the hem so there is slight bit of volume there. Inside the edge of the hem there is even a touch of inner padding to emphasize that shape. The jacket has the slouchy feel of a 1920s piece and the choice of fabric adds to that feel of it being an older piece. It is quintessentially John Galliano and it is stunning. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silk and buttons to close at the front with hidden set buttons. Each cuff buttons to close and the belt also buttons to close. Tagged. a US8, speechGB12, FR40, IT44. 

Sleeves: 25" and 12" around
Slightly inset shoulders: 13.5"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam and can be cinched with the belt 
Bottom seam: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MeD

Item# DD4595

Reference Photos/Video: Fall 2005 Christian Dior, Look 33. Model Kamilla Wawrzyniak.

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This is a very pretty and easy to wear Christian Dior dress from the Marc Bohan years. I recently had one of the other versions of this dress in the shop and it was exciting to have the second of the three designs he created for these come in so soon. It is a wonderful example of the work being done for day wear during this time period. It is also a dress that is fabulously documented. It was photoed for L'Officiel that season and was part of the press package prior to the collection release. We even found some colour photos of it for this one. You can see in those photos that there were three versions of this dress made of this look and this is the twin of the off shoulder one you see on the reference photos here. I love it. 

This dress also stands out from the previous ones I have had because it feels brand new. The fabric is still crisp and I don't think it was ever worn. The dress is made from a black cotton that has a horizontal stripe running through it in various bright primary colours. This one also has a more full and swingy skirt that I love. To wear it you just slip it on and tighten the tie at the neckline to hold it in place either around your shoulders or up on them and then there is a tie at the waist to shape it as well. The ties are made of the same fabric and I loved that this gives them that little bit of color. The dress has that fantastic wide ruffle at the shoulders and you can see in the photos how much movement this creates. Underneath that the bodice is cut to skim over you to the ties at the waist. I prefer it tied more loosely so you get that sense of swing that the dress has but you could also bring the length of the skirt up by tying the waist tie tighter and having the top blouse over it more. We did that for the last two full length shots here. The skirt widens out to be quite full by the time it reaches its hem. It is made of three tiers of fabric and each widens out more as it goes down to the hem. This gives you lovely movement when you move. It is fantastic. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear. You can adjust the tie around the shoulders at the front of the bodice and also the tie through the waist. The easy cut and adjustable fit should allow it to fit on a range of sizes. It looks to have been worn very little if at all and the colours are still crisp and true

Bust: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam and can be cinched in by several inches
Hips: 19-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS - MED

Item# DD4592

Reference Photos: (1) Model in Dior, L'Officiel US, 1977.  /  (2-12) Christian Dior Spring 1977 Ready to Wear Advance.  /  (13) Spring 1977 Christian Dior.

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This is a remarkable example of Courreges and the work that Andre was doing during that time period. I know we often associate his work with very mod and short pieces but he also did many dramatic and long pieces like this. We have had a dress from the collection before this in the shop before and we were happy to find a version of this one that was photoed for Vogue that spring and a runway shot with close versions as well. It is a fantastically chic and beautiful dress with just the right amount of sexiness to it with that open back.

Many of his pieces are a play on volume and proportion and this dress is an amazing example of that. It is a dramatic piece that has a more bare and fitted feel through the upper bodice and back and then flares and widens out very dramatically to the hem. The fabric is light in weight but has enough weight to it to hold the shape.  It has enough structure to it that it holds the intended shape and volume while feeling like you are barely wearing anything. The seaming is superb and the simplicity of it is part of what makes the design so good. All of the seams are vertically set on the dress to help add to the feeling of length and the bust is cleverly draped to add shape. I love the little faux pocket tops that sit just above the hip on each side. The neckline is sits straight across and high on the chest and the sides curve down for the arms. Straps hook into place at the front and curve down to meet the back. The back is scooped open  and then there are 4 straps that extend out from each side and tie in little bows down the centre. A final little bow sits at the very base of the curve of the back. Crazy good.  Extremely collectible and rare. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a deep burgundy silky rayon and it closes with a hidden set side zipper. One strap hooks into place at the front with a hidden hook and eye. Tagged a Courreges A.

Bust: 17.5" flat across the back from seam to seam
Waist: to 14.5" flat across from seam to seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from seam to seam
Total length: 56" from shoulder to hem w approx 2" turned under the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4593

Reference Photos: (1) Models in Courreges, photographed by Bugat, Vogue Paris, September 1971.  /  (2) Courreges Fashion Show, 1971.

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This dress is a piece from the Spring 2004 season at McQueen and it is stunning.  In the show that year you can see some of the dress with bead work used a similar pattern to the one you see on this piece. This would have been a dress produced for the shops.The FIDM Museum said of the show; "Deliverance, Alexander McQueen’s Spring/Summer 2004 fashion show was the hit of the season. Based on the 1969 film, "They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?" Deliverance subverted the typical fashion show narrative by reversing the order of presentation; evening gowns kicked off the extravaganza while faux-homespun daywear and a tarnished evening gown concluded the show. This narrative mirrored the film, which documents a Depression-era dance marathon. In order to earn a cash prize the hopeful participants must dance for days with only brief breaks for food and short naps. Lack of sleep and food, paired with non-stop dancing, drives the dancers to the point of emotional and physical collapse and ends in tragedy... 20 trained dancers paired with 20 models, all of whom rehearsed for two weeks. Deliverance began with models and dancers moving about the dance floor with a sense of eagerness and purpose, dressed in delicate gowns. By the end of the show, the dancer/models struggle to stay upright while dressed in patchwork garments representative of their overall decline.The emotional and physical deterioration in Deliverance is typical of McQueen’s work, which frequently explores themes related to violence and decay. Garments, particularly in his early collections, are often intentionally cut and torn and his fashion shows have been called a “theatrical staging of cruelty.”Though it almost seems counterintuitive, McQueen has expressed a strong interest in creating a feminine persona that is intimidating in its visual power."

I love the strong nod to the bias cut pieces of the 1920s and 1930s that the dress has. Once on the body it just glides into place spectacularly. The fabric is sublime and light and easy against the skin. It is a cut silk devore velvet on a black silk chiffon base with a wonderful pattern carved into the velvet that has an Art Deco feel. The chiffon backing has a touch of transparency and then there is a layer of silk under that so the fabrics floats over each other. The upper shoulders and sleeves are a black silk chiffon that have a beautiful texture to it that contrasts against the pattern. The neckline falls into a V at the front and the chiffon is gathered into a little ruffle along the edge anchored by a tiny strip of velvet ribbon. The shoulders are soft and the sleeves are spectacular. They have an inner slim sleeve and then there is a very full balloon sleeve that sits over that inner sleeve. It is so unusual and illustrates his genius. You can see how good they are in the photos and they are even better in person. The dress is cut to simply skim over the bust, waist and hips so is very easy to wear. The lower skirts swoop out with a ton of fabric in them and this falls in soft folds all the way around you. It allows for beautiful movement when you move. It is a stunning McQueen and showcases just what a master cutter he was. Excellent condition. 

The body of the dress is lined in a black silk chiffon and it closes with a back hidden set zipper. Each sleeve has elastic at their ends and there is an inner sleeve as described above. Tagged a vintage MCQueen 

Sleeves: 26" and 16" around the upper arm 
Shoulders: 14.5-15"
Bust: to 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Seam under the bust: to 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Natural waist: to 14-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total Length: 60" from top of the shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4587

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Zuhair Murad is a Lebanese fashion designer who is based in Beirut. He studied in Paris and in 1997 he opened his first atelier in Beirut. He made his international debut at the Alta Roma Fashion Week in 1999 and three years later he presented his first couture collection. The twin of this dress was Look 44 for the Fall 2014 collection. Its twin was worn beautifully by Shakira at the Echo Awards that year and it was shot for Tatler Hong Kong that year as well. It is a stunning and well documented example of his work.

The base of the dress is a nude silk netting that has that extensive sequin pattern done directly onto the net. Through the body it has an extra layer of the nude netting in parts so that it is a bit less transparent so that you can wear it. All of the work on the dress is a combination of machine work with tons of hand finishes. The sequins are done in little curving and abstract rows to create the design that you see. Many of those are then edged with tiny black tube beads to help define the pattern that runs over the entire body of the dress. I love that the pattern itself has been laid out over the dress in the most deliberate manner to help to create and give you curves and shape. I love how when it hits the hips there is a bit of a seam there and then the skirt flares out below that to be quite full. The back of the skirt falls longer than the front so that you get a bit of a trained effect behind you. The neckline is set high across the front but wide. The sleeves are long and the pattern runs down them as well so the continuity is not broken. At the back there is a bit of a V so you have a bare expanse of skin there. The V sits above a chunky zipper that is meant to be seen and becomes a design element of the dress itself. It's gorgeous. Excellent condition with a minor note below

The main body of the dress is backed in a double layer of the nude netting and it closes with the zipper at the back. Each sleeve closes with a hidden set zipper. Hand finishes inside. I see the occasional row of sequins missing on the sleeve and some here and there around the edge of the hem. Very minor but mentioned for accuracy. 

Sleeves: 23" and 11" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 13.5"
Bust: 15-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 11.5-12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from top of shoulder to waist
Total length: 63" from top of shoulder to front hem and 72" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS- XS

Item# DD4586

Reference Photos: (1) Fall 2014 Zuhair Murad, Look 44.  /  (2-3) Shakira at the Echo Awards, 2014.  /  (4) Zhanna Brass for Tatler Hong Kong, August 2014.

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This is a stunning Halston. I recently had a white version in the shop and was excited to find a black one so soon. We also found some extra provenance on this dress. The original of it was a runway piece and worn by Pat Cleveland. A version was then issued for the Halston IV line resulting in this beautiful piece. It is interesting that this dress was produced for both the main line and this line with each version done in a different fabric and constructions techniques. But visually they are so similar they could be twins. We've included the runway shots of the both black and white versions here so that you can see how gorgeous this is on the body. You can see that a belt was added to the dress to style it for the show and I love when you can see how the designer intended it to be styled. It is a killer dress. I own the twin of this dress and it's one of my favourites. 

The dress has tiny pleat work throughout. Like most of his best work its design is simple yet impactful. His genius lies in the ability to use the least possible amount of seams yet he still managed to create the most stunning lines. The dress wraps around and is secured at the waist with snaps and flat hooks to keep it in place. The waist has elastic running through it that gives it this incredible ease once it is on the body. The front plunges into a low V and there are  two snaps along the front to hold it more securely in place. I did not use them for these photos but if you wanted a plunge that was a little less extreme you could close one or both of the  snaps. The  bodice is loose and easy and then comes in at the waist. You could add a belt if you wanted more shape. The skirt wraps below that and falls to the floor. The pleating gives it movement so that it moves wonderfully when you walk and the wrap allows a touch of leg to show when you move or sit. The sleeves are the star of the show on this dress. They are cut on a curve and come in at the elastic wrist. Once on they pouf and balloon fantastically above that. On my dress form they hang low but you can see in the runways shots how they billow around the arm and wrist once they are actually on. It is an incredible dress and like many of his pieces it truly will only come to life once there is a body in it. It is remarkable and a true piece of fashion history. Excellent condition

Unlined and wraps around you to close. It hooks and snaps in places around the waist. The waist is elastic so there is give there. You could also get less or more room by moving some of the hooks inside if needed. The range given below is the comfortable range where they are now. Each cuff has elastic. I have put XS-MED and with some moving of the inner hooks / snaps it would probably work on a larger frame as well

Sleeves: approx 26"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: open on the sides and will accommodate at least 15-19" flat " flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 11-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from top of shoulder to waist
Total length: 59" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD4585

Reference Photos: (1-3) Pat Cleveland on the Spring 1978 Halston Runway.  /  (4-5) Halston Spring 1978 Ready to Wear Advance.

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Huishan Zhang was launched in 2012 and his label has garnered a loyal following. He studied at Central Saint Martins College and worked at the Dior's Haute Couture Atelier during his 3rd year. In 2014 and again in 2015, Huishan was named the BOF 500 as one of the people shaping the Global Fashion Industry. He was also awarded the International Chinese Designer of the Year at the Elle China Style Awards in 2014. In 2015, he was a finalist for the LVMH Prize and in 2017 he was a nominee for the Vogue Fashion Fund. He is a bright and talented designer sure to do even more great things. Its twin walked the runway for Look 33 and it was the finale look of the show. It is phenomenal.

The film Sabrina, starring Audrey Hepburn, was the central inspiration for the show mixed with couture ideas of the past. This was the strongest looks of the show and deserved its spot as the closing look of the show The dress is easy to wear yet packs a ton of impact. It is cut to be a more fitted through the bodice and then cascades outward to the hem in a flurry of silver sequins and feathers. It simply skims over the body from head to toe so feels incredibly easy to wear. The neckline is scooped and the bodice is covered in little diamonds of silver sequins. These add so much drama to the dress and I love them. The top of the bodice is netting, and then a  chiffon sits behind the sequins so that you have some coverage and it also helps to define the border of each diamond. The first row of feathers wraps around the waist and then from there to the floor the dress does alternating rows of the silver sequins on chiffon and netting with three more wide rows of fluffy white feathers. I love it. The dress has all its original tags and has never been worn. It is truly a beautiful piece and it might even make an amazing wedding dress for the bride looking for a non-traditional choice or as an alternative dress in a more extended wedding celebration. And of course it could also be worn to any event. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a white silk and closes at the back with a hidden set zipper below hook & eye at the neck and a small keyhole. Tagged a modern UK6 US2 FR34 IT38

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 13" from top of bodice to waist
Total length: 60" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4582

Reference Photos/Video: Fall 2019 Huishan Zhang Runway, Look 33 (Final Look).

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The twin of this dress walked the runway as Look 65 for the 2018 Resort Valentino season. This was Pierpaolo's second pre-season show for the label and for it 'He said (to Vogue) that he fell for Baz Luhrmann’s Netflix show The Get Down. Connected to the street and erupting with color, it pushed the Valentino vocabulary forward, out of the realm of the inviolably precious and into the world of the everyday.' Even with that more street style feel in mind he still closed the show with a series of stunning long dresses that felt very grown up and elegant. The twin on this dress was the second last look of the collection and it is stunning. I am glad I have the runway photos and a reference video for you because they show how beautiful it is once on the body and moving. 

I love this dress. It feels thoroughly Valentino but it also feels so timeless that it feels like a piece that you can own forever. Then when you add in that spectacular brilliant pink colour that it is done in, it is just a pure joy to see. The dress is made from a fine light weight velvet that is cut on the bias. This is what lets it move so beautifully over the body once it is on. When you walk the fabric of the skirt catches the air and billows out around you. The colour is a beautiful vivid pink and the velvet is the perfect fabric choice to hold that spectacular colour. The neckline is a shallow scoop and the bodice is cut to skim over you with deep cut arm holes at either side. The waist has a seam but is cut with a more generous feel. I love the little cut outs that sits above the seam on either side of the waist. This is very typical of how he adds a little sexiness into his pieces but still keeps them very elegant in feel. The skirt falls from there, skimming over the hips and then falling outwards to be quite full as it nears the hem. The skirt is cut beautifully with an inverted pleat down on each side at the front so it falls almost like a set panel at the front and back. That and the bias cut of it is what gives it that beautiful effect it has when you move. The precision in cut to have this all fall and move so beautifully should not be underestimated. This was never worn and still has its original hang tags. Excellent condition with a small note below

Fully lined in a pink silk, and closes with a hidden set side zipper below the waist. There is a combination of hook and eye and silk covered snaps on just above the cut out to close the bodice. It buttons at the back of the neck over a keyhole. There is a bit of grubbiness that looks like marks from being hung on the top of the shoulders and a faint pen mark near the waist. Please see the photos after the label shot. Ribbon finished interior seams. Tagged a modern Valentino 6 and is in its original uncut length. The original price of this dress was $9600 USD

Bust: the sides are open & the bust covers 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Underbust where the armholes end: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam 
Elastic waist at bottom of the bodice: 14.5-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist at the top of the skirt: 15.25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12" from top of shoulder to waist
Total length: 65" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4579

Reference Photos/Video: (1-3) Resort 2018 Valentino, Look 65. Model: Tami Williams.  /  (4) Charlotte Groeneveld at the Harper's Bazaar Icons Party, 2018.  /  (5) Tiler Peck at the American Ballet Theatre 2019 Spring Gala, 2019.

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John Anthony's business was all done on a made-to-order basis. That means that each piece is the only one that exists or in the very occasional circumstance that there are similar pieces only a very limited amount of pieces were made. And to make things even a little more special.... the pieces I have in the shop come directly from John's archive. He is one of the great American couturiers and he was known for his sharp tailoring and striking evening wear. He launched his atelier in 1971 and he quickly rose to fame, winning a Coty award in 1972 and then again in 1976. This jacket is from his Fall 1984 collection and is the original sample from his archives. We also were able to find the runway photo of the jacket and you can see just how amazing this one is on the body.

The first thing you notice about this jacket is the weight. Thousands of glass tube beads and sequins cover the jacket and this gives it weight yet once on the body it does not feel uncomfortable to wear. It is stunning. It has a beautiful easy cut and it sits wonderfully on the body. This one has no closures and is meant to be layered over other pieces and just be that easy but super luxe piece you just throw on. The shoulders have some padding for a bit of shape and the sleeves fall from there in a straight sleek line so that they have a touch of width. The cut through the body is more towards a box shape and then it comes in a touch at the waist for some shaping. It is meticulously tailored. John told me that creating jackets was one of his favourites things to do. They are infinitely challenging to have them sit perfectly on the body and his are tailored to a master level. The neckline is a sleek and simple with now collar. The upper part of the body of the jacket has a touch of volume and you can see this on the runway photo. The entire jacket is covered in glossy black glass tube beads that have a bit of a pewter finish to them, mixed with tiny matte gold sequins. The beads and sequins are all applied by hand and are set into a dense pattern that covers every inch of  the entire jacket. They completely cover the silk that the jacket is made from. Each sequin is laid out so that it slightly overlaps its neighbour. To think of the man hours put into this jacket is incredible. The personal attention to each piece is clearly seen in the workmanship of his designs. His work is very expensive and beaded jackets like this retailed for up to $6,500 in the 80s and 90s which would be around $25k in modern dollars to recreate at this level. This is the actual sample jacket and it is the one that appears in the runway photo we have included here. It is meant to have that slightly oversized feel. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a gold toned silk with no closures. Padding in each shoulder. Made by hand, one of a kind and pristine. Its easy cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes. It will just be more oversized on a smaller frame 

Sleeves: 23" long and 13" around the upper arm
Shoulders: approx 16"
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom seam: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 19" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD4576

Reference Photos: Fall 1984 John Anthony Runway.

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This is the second time I have had this dress and this one has the added provenance of having just been worn by Sunrise Ruffalo to the National Board of Review Awards with her husband Mark. The twin of this dress was the closing look of the Pre-fall 2010 presentation by Stefano Pilati. When Vogue reviewed the collection Sarah Mower said; 'There are two ways of looking at pre-fall in terms of what it means in the great relay race of fashion. A designer can follow through on designs from the season before, but also perhaps start trying out ideas that will determine the look of the next show. In YSL's extensive new collection, Stefano Pilati had plenty of scope for both.' She also mentioned the draped dresses in particular saying; 'Anyone with a hankering for rushing ahead will, however, want to study Pilati's ankle-length A-line skirt, wide-leg pants, and draped wrap satin dress. Whether the Saint Laurent seventies that these pieces referenced is a fleeting transitional moment or something Pilati will commit to for Fall, they were the most interesting pieces in the collection.'

This was the strongest dress of the collection and in addition to met own added provenance on it as described above,  its twin was worn by Halle Berry that year and also in a blue version by Jennifer Garner. Several years later one was also worn by Martha Hunt. I love having all of these reference photos for you because you can see just how beautiful this dress is on the body. The silk is biased cut and it is suspended from one shoulder. Starting at the top of the shoulder a twisted rope extends down one side of the back leaving the rest of the back bare. This strap ties in a knot at the low back on the side. Long panels of fabric drape down from the knot to cascade down one side. The front of the dress wraps around you and it is seamed and secured underneath the base of the edge of the back waist. This wrapping effect leaves a high slit up the back of the leg that you can see in the runway presentation photo. The shape at the front is created through a combination of the bias cut and the way the fabric has been gathered up and underneath the base of that knotting detail. The boas cit lets it skim over and fall down the body highlighting your curves but without being tight. The biased cut also gives this incredible movement as you move and is an extremely sensual and sexy feeling dress once on. That deep red colour is amazing. I love the panels that drape down on the one side. They add incredible movement floating out behind you as you move. I think this was one of the strongest dresses of his time at this label and it is a stunning dress. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition

Unlined and completely cut on the bias. It slips on to wear. The bias cut of the fabric allow it some stretch and movement. Tagged a YSL 36 but the bias cut makes it more flexible in sizing. It should accommodate a range of sizes. This was incredibly difficult to measure so I have given the comfortable range of the fabric laying flat. It may have additional give beyond that. The length may come up once on due to the bias cut

Bust: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12 or smaller-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: to 62" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Reference Photos: (1) Pre Fall 2010 Yves Saint Laurent Collection, Look 41. Model: Yulia Kharlapanova.  /  (2-3) Sunrise Ruffalo in this dress for the National Board of Review Awards, 2024.  /  (4-5) Halle Berry in Yves Saint Laurent at the 32nd Annual Carousel of Hope Ball, October 2010.  /  (6-8) Martha Hunt in Yves Saint Laurent at The Double Lover Premiere, Cannes, May 26, 2017.  /  (9) Jennifer Garner in Yves Saint Laurent at the BAFTA Brits to Watch in July 2011.

John Anthony's business was all done on a made-to-order basis. That means that each piece is the only one that exists or in the very occasional circumstance that there are similar pieces only a very limited amount of pieces were made. And to make things even a little more special.... the pieces I have in the shop come directly from John's archive. He is one of the great American couturiers and he was known for his sharp tailoring and striking evening wear. He launched his atelier in 1971 and he quickly rose to fame, winning a Coty award in 1972 and then again in 1976. This dress is one of two pieces I have from his Fall 1981 collection today and both are the original samples from his archives. No photos were found of the runway presentation of either of these two pieces but we did find a series of photos of pieces with the same beadwork so you can get an idea of how beautiful they are on the body. 

The fabric this dress is made out of is a beautiful light weight silk chiffon in a moss green. Onto that is a dense application of beads that are set in vertical rows that cover almost all of the dress except for the one sleeve and shoulder. This is done deliberately and acts as a part of the pattern of the dress. All of the beads have been applied by hand and are set in perfect little rows onto the silk. This makes the dress glimmer softly from every angle. The cut of the dress is simple and it is an incredibly easy dress to wear and is very flattering on the body. The neckline is a simple scoop and closes with a hook and eye at the back of the neck above a keyhole. The bodice is cut to skim down over you to the waist. The waist has no seam to break the eye and is cut loose and easy to give the dress a slight caftan feel through the body. The skirt falls to the floor under that in a swoop of fabric flaring out a touch as it nears the hem. Each sleeve is cut slightly different from the other and I love this little interesting detail. One sleeve is completely covered in beads with the cuff gathered and folded into a rolled finish. The other sleeve is a single layer of the silk chiffon and the cuff on that side has been lightly stitched inwards a touch so that you get a bit of a puff above the cuff. All of the work on the dress is all done by hand and the workmanship is fantastic. It is gorgeous and falls like a dream once on the body. Excellent condition with a minor note below

Fully lined in a second layer of the same fabric and it closes with a hook and eye above a keyhole at the back of the neck. I see the tiniest little pull in the fabric near the neck and there are minor missing areas of beads here and there. Please see the photo after the label shot. Note that the rolled sleeve is just tacked in place. I think that was done for the runway show and that it could be unrolled so the lengths match. I left it as is since it is how it was received and photoed. 

Sleeves: the rolled beaded sleeve is 25" as it is now and the chiffon one is 28". The upper arm is 16" around
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 60" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4569

Reference Photos: (1-6) Fall 1981 John Anthony Ready to Wear Advance Preview.  /  (7) Fall 1981 John Anthony Runway.

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The twin of this amazing set was Look 55 in the Fall 2008 Chanel show. This piece has the extra distinction of being a sample which is rare and hard to get in the Chanel collector's world. The book 'Chanel Catwalk' noted that; 'For this new collection, a large Chanel carousel took centre stage in the Grand Palais, featuring not horses but large-scale figurines of the icons of Chanel style; bows, quilted bags, Coco Chanel's own signature boater hat, strings of pearls, the Chanel jacket and much more. "The basis of Chanel is still very French, we had all the symbols typical of Chanel: the camellia, the buttons, the pearls, the handbag, everything" Lagerfeld explained "but in the show, there was almost nothing just one small handbag, because fashion has to change". Near the end of the show there was a series of beautiful lace dresses and this is one of those. It is an extraordinary little set and I love that we found runway photos and a small video clip for you to see it on the body and moving.

The dress on its own was worn by Emma Roberts that year and then Charlotte Casiraghi wore it to the Chanel show in 2010. On the runway Abby Lee Kershaw was stunning wearing the twin of this set. I love the versatility the two pieces have. The dress on its own is in a beautiful example of Chanel and it is a piece that you can wear for day or cocktails. Then when you add that extraordinary cape over it, it becomes something else entirely. The dress is a slim pencil line cocktail dress made of a deep blue lace. It is sleeveless and has a small V at the top for the neckline. The very upper bodice is unlined so you see a touch of skin through the lace and then the rest of the dress has a nude silk chiffon lining. Flat pleats of the lace are stacked in a chevron pattern all the way down the bust to the waist and then the pattern turns to angle upwards from the hem of the skirt to the waist. There they meet under a silk chiffon band that wraps around the waist. A ruffle of the silk chiffon and lace runs down the centre of the dress and ends in a little chiffon bow. The bottom is finished in a lace ruffle and I love how it comes up a little bit at the front and then the back is a set bit longer and on a pretty curve. At the back the pleats are set flat across so that all of the main detailing is at the front. The cape goes over that and it is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. The cut is simple and is meant to skim over the dress and you. It buttons at the back of the neck and it has a fantastic full high collar that combines the lace and silk chiffon  with gathered detailed and ruffles. Pleats create a high full collar that sits across and on top of your shoulders and then the cape falls sleekly under that to past the hem of the dress. The entire edge of the cape is edged with more silk chiffon, ruffles and lace and it is just magical. When worn together every detail picks up on each other and it is just absolutely fantastic. It closes with handmade buttons at the back and the buttons were their own little homage to the show. There are four in total and each one was made to look like the top of the carousel if you were above it and peering down at the top. Amazing. This is quintessential Lagerfeld and it is one of the most beautiful sets I have ever seen. Excellent condition.

The dress is fully lined in a nude silk chiffon, and it is beautifully constructed. It closes with a back hidden set zipper and then there are hook and eye at the top of the neck. It is tagged a modern Chanel 38. The cape is lined through the upper ruffle only and the body of the cape is unlined. Maybe a touch of grubbiness around the edge of the arm opening. It closes with hook and eye then the four hand made metal carousel buttons at set under that. It is also tagged a modern 38. Both pieces have a Chanel sample tag. The original price of this set was $16700 in 2008 and pieces at this level from the runway would be 25 - 28k now

Dress
Bust: to 16" flat across from side seam
Waist: 12.5-13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15,5" from neck to waist
Total length: 33" from top of the shoulder to shortest point of the front hem and 39" to the longest point of the back hem

Cape
Neck: 13" around and it is 54" from he neck to the longest point of the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4567

Reference Photos/Video: (1-5) Fall 2008 Chanel Look 55, Model Abbey Lee Kershaw.  /  (6-7) Emma Roberts the Premiere of the Curious Case of Benjamin Button December 9, 2008.  /  (8-9) Charlotte Casiraghi Chanel Metiers D'art Show December 7, 2010.

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Marc Bohan began his career in 1945 under Robert Piguet and stayed there for four years. He then became an assistant to Edward Molyneux and then went on to design for Madeline de Rauch for a year. In 1953 he produced one single collection under his own name and then was wooed away to design for Jean Patou where he designed their Haute Couture collections. In 1958 he landed at Dior where he designed the Christian Dior London label until September of 1960. It was at this point that he took over from Yves Saint Laurent and remained the Creative Director at Dior until 1989. This dress is from those very early days designing the London label directly under the eyes of the very young Yves Saint Laurent. We have had a Haute Couture raspberry Dior from 1966 that feels very similar in feel to this dress and it is interesting to see that progression through those early years froths dress to the couture version. 

This is an amazing little dress that still feels perfectly on point for our modern girl which shows you just how well great design holds up even after 50+ years. It is cut in a sleek little shift that skims over the body to the hem with just the slightest bit of a flare as it nears the bottom. This gives it that perfect neat and chic silhouette that has an almost sculptural feel to it that was so prevalent in this era. The dress is beautifully constructed and it is cut to fit and flatter the body. Dresses from this time period were made to Demi-couture construction levels and that level of  workmanship in the dress clearly shows. The neckline is finished with a wide panel of the same fabric that sits across the shoulders and leaves the opening of the neck wide. At the back this falls and extends down into a panel that falls  to just above the waist. Under that the sleeves are capped and simple with a touch of a wider cut. I love it. The shape through the body of the dress is a boxy silhouette with just the tiniest suggestion of shape through the waist. Set down the front are six large dyed to match buttons. The fabric is a gorgeous deep blue nubby boucle. It has an almost coarse feel to it and the added texture that it gives the dress is wonderful. If you are looking for a simple and chic statement dress, this is it. It is simple, chic and elegant, yet extremely glamorous because of that stunning colour and nubby fabric choice. The dress even still has its original metal hang tag on in inner seam. It is a fantastic little piece of Dior history. Excellent condition with a minor note to below

Fully lined in a blue silk the same shade as the exterior. The dress closes with a metal zipper at the back and another that runs down the centre of the back panel. Ribbon edge finishes on some of the main seams. Hand finishes. One button has some tiny nicks in it. Please see the photo after the label shot. The label is numbered.

Sleeves: 14" around
Shoulders: approx 16"
Bust: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43" from neck to hem with 2" turned under

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG-XL

Item# DD4566

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Zandra Rhodes is one of my favourite designers and I love the pieces that she did in the 1980s. This dress is from her Spring 1981 collection that featured the 'Kenya and Zebras' print through out and is referred to as her "African collection'. It was based on a trip to Kenya that she took in 1980. The twin if this piece walked the runway and appeared in both of the books on Zandra Rhodes that are referenced below. This is an extremely rare and special piece of her work. We have included references photo of it from the various sources we found so that you can see how wonderful it is on. It is an extraordinary find for the collector and a very rare piece of her work from this time period. 

This is one of those magical little pieces that you will only find in vintage, It is a piece that you just slip over just about anything and it instantly adds a little vintage magic. It is extremely light in weight and is made out of a printed silk chiffon. For the print Zandra wove sketched of zebra skins with stripes, and then, as a background filler, use the dashes and dots from the Kanga prints, to give the feel of Africa as she had experienced it. She also included the Chinese trellis as part of the design you'll see this often in her prints, where she'll link new and old prints together to form something uniquely Sandra. The edges of the piece are uneven, and again are meant to evoke the idea of with brown and beige, striped turkey feathers, and these are added all around the edges, and between them are her signature little pink beads that run throughout all of her collections. It was an homage to Kenya, the Messiah, and the animals that she saw on her trip and the pieces in the collection all reflected the beauty and power of what she felt once there. The final detail on this piece is the tie at the front, and each tie ends in a cluster of the same beads and one long single feather. It is dramatic and extremely beautiful and a joy to see. This is a valuable and rare piece that is very well documented. Excellent condition.

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

Width: 37" flat across from side seam to side seam at the widest point
Length: 50" from neck to longest point of hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA (one size fits all)

Item# DD4563

Reference Photos: (1-2) Spring 1981 Zandra Rhodes.  /  (3) Kaftan, 1981, Style 81/79. Kaftan jacket in “Zebra Skin” print on earth coloured silk chiffon, cut to shape of print; edges hand-rolled and trimmed with feathers. From the book “Zandra Rhodes: A Lifelong Affair with Textiles”.  /  (4-5) Zandra’s African Show, Olympia, 1981. From the book “The Art of Zandra Rhodes”.

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The Mr Blackwell label was launched by Richard Blackwell in the late 1950s and even at that time his dresses sold for between $800 and $1000 which in modern dollars converts to up to $10,000 a dress. He dressed many of the big stars of the day including Jane Russell, Dorothy Lamour and Jayne Mansfield. His 'custom' label were the pieces that were made-to-order and were one-of-a-kind pieces that were fitted to a specific client in the couture tradition. During the 1960s he became the first in history to present a collection during a television broadcast and he is also the first to be attributed  making for his line available for plus-size women. This is an extraordinary dress from this time period and really showcases the length he went to for his clients. 

This is a stunning dress. This is the kind of piece that you only find in vintage because they just could not make things at this level anymore. The price would be too cost prohibitive. The dress is made from an ivory silk that has an extensive design done over it. The design covers every inch of the dress. I have never seen anything like it. The base layer of the appliqué work is an ivory silk cord that is hand stitched in vertical rows so that they curve and loopier the dress from the shoulder to the hem. Little silk ribbon runs down each row and then is brought in with gold thread. Then on top of all of that you get the elaborate floral design. On the body of the dress this is made from green and embroidered raffia that has mother-of-pearl feeling sequins that are cut so thin they have a touch of transparency to them. Big green beads highlight the design along with knots of silk cord and big prong set glass rhinestones. These trail down the front of the dress and then there is more near the hem and even more curve over the shoulder. A large design of the same runs down the centre of the back. The dress zips to close at the front and then on either side of that is a wide band that has a double row of the big prong set glass rhinestones. These are all set on top of a silk ribbon and then there are rows of pale pink beads set around pink silk flowers that sit up and off the fabric. These are interspersed all along and mixed into the rhinestones. This goes all the way around the collar and all the way around the hem and then around the end of each sleeve. They add a glorious bit of shimmer as they catch the light from every angle. The cut of the actual dress is very simple so all of that extensive hand-work and detail can take centre stage. It has little cap sleeves and then the dress falls in a simple open sheath from the shoulder to the hem. The neckline has a tiny V front where it goes down to meet the zipper. It zips to close partway down the front and then the bottom under that is left open a bit so you see some of your lower leg and you can walk. It is magic. This might even make an amazing wedding dress for the bride looking for a non-traditional choice or as an alternative dress in a more extended wedding celebration. And of course it could also be worn to any event. Excellent condition with a minor note below

Fully lined in a pale pink silk and it closes partially down the front with a painted metal zipper. All of the cording, ribbon, beading etc., have all been set by hand onto the entire surface of the dress. I do see the occasional loose thread and minor fraying to some of the cord, some old restitching of the cord and a tiny bit of fraying near a seam around the arms. This is all very minor and reflective of its age and minor wear. Please see the photos after the label shot. It is truly amazing.

Sleeves: 7" and the opening is 15" around
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 54" from neck to hem
Slit: 22,5" from hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD4565

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John Anthony's business was all done on a made-to-order basis. That means that each piece is the only one that exists or in the very occasional circumstance that there are similar pieces only a very limited amount of pieces were made. And to make things even a little more special.... the pieces I have in the shop come directly from John's archive. He is one of the great American couturiers and he was known for his sharp tailoring and striking evening wear. He launched his atelier in 1971 and he quickly rose to fame, winning a Coty award in 1972 and then again in 1976. This dress is from his Fall 2012 collection and is the original sample from his archives. It is gorgeous. 

This dress is fantastic. The dress is pure simplicity and elegance and yet is still has a sense of drama. The dress combines a sleek fine black wool jersey for the upper bodice and then the skirt is a beautiful taupe coloured silk with a bit of a sheen to it. The bodice of the dress is done a sleek turtleneck that is gathered slightly around the neck and then it has his signature low dropped opening for the arm. I love this little detail as it adds an unexpected touch of skin at the sides but in a very elegant way. It skims over the upper bodice and slightly gathers around you as it drops down to the waist and is just easy to wear and feels easy on. A matching black tie belt that is extra long cinches in the waist and can be wrapped around you or left to trail down the length of the skirt. Underneath that the skirt flares out in a dramatic swirl of silk. If you were to lay this skirt out flat it is an actual fill circle skirt which I absolutely love. This gives it tremendous movement and volume as you move and it swishes and swirls as you walk and move. It is lined in a featherlight silk organza dyed to match and it is just beautiful to see on as it moves. Pockets are hidden on each side of the hips for that perfect quiet ease. The silk has just a touch of an iridescent quality to it and is beautiful in the light. It is very chic and minimalist. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition

The bodice is made of a double layer of the jersey and the skirt is fully lined in silk organza. It zips to close with a hidden set zipper at the back. Comes with its original matching tie belt and has pockets along each hip. The top has some stretch. Hand finishes throughout. 

Bust: 14-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 20" from neck to waist but gathers up a bit once on the body
Total length: 69" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4561

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"The end of this catwalk show was greeted by 10 minutes of a standing ovation, following Yves Saint Laurent's homage - via 119 designs - to the hugely talented men and women who had thus far influenced him and made an impression upon him" is how the notes on this collection in the book 'Yves Saint Laurent: Catwalk' begins. The portion of the collection that featured this fabric, done in several colour ways, was a dedication to his time at Christian Dior. The twin of the suit walked the runway for Look 74 and one was purchased by the great Catherine Deneuve who wore it to the premiere of Indochina in 1992. I have also included a snap of the original sketch and fabric swatch to round out the incredible provenance on this spectacular piece of Haute Couture.

The suit is one of those pieces that just stops you in your tracks. It is insanely cut and tailored to a master level. Both pieces are made from a rich silk damask brocade in that wonderful combination of colours that you see. The colours in person are even better than how it photoed. The camera really doesn't capture the depth of the colour or how much the silk thread has a slight metallic feeling sheen in the light. The pattern is worked directly into the fabric and this lets it sit slightly off the base black silk. The jacket is tailored with a sleek cut that has some fullness through the upper body. The collar is small and neat and that panel extends out from around the neck and down the front to the hem. Two slanted pockets are set on the front at each hip and the shoulders are padded for shape. Each sleeve is cut slightly wider at the top near the shoulder and cut on a slight curve to follow the arm in the traditional way of tailoring a sleeve. As each sleeve narrows down to its hem it is caught up in a series of the most amazing buttons I have ever seen. These are incredible works of art on their own. Each is a slight dome that has a circle of little pearls around the outer edge. Three circles of soft gold toned glass crystals work towards the centre and then a large ivory natural looking glass pearl tops each button. Five of these jewels sit on each sleeve on top of properly done silk covered button holes. Three more of them close the jacket at the front and these front three are larger in size for more impact. No need to wear jewelry with this suit. There are 13 of those beautiful jewelled buttons in total on the suit. The skirt is simple in shape so that the jacket takes centre stage. It is cut in a simple slight A-line. The waist is banded and zipper is hidden along a seam that is set slightly to the side at the back. Once on the suit transforms. If you even remotely like it in the photos you will be overjoyed when you see it in person as it is far better in real life and on. Yves' suits change the way we approach woman's wear and this particular one is a particularly wonderful example of how he combined strong tailoring with full on glamour. It is spectacular. Excellent condition

Both pieces are lined in a hand set rich heavy green silk. The jacket closes with the three jewelled buttons at the front. The skirt zips to close. Two slant pockets on the jacket. Five jewelled buttons on each sleeve for a total of 13 buttons. Padded shoulders.  Hand made buttonholes. Incredible. Made to Haute Couture standards with a tremendous amount of detail put into its construction. Proper numbered couture label. It looks to have been worn very little if at all

Jacket
Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: to 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips at bottom hem: to 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24.5" from neck hem

Skirt
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 23" from waist to hem with 2" turned under

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD4559

Reference Photos: (1) Spring 1990 Yves Saint Laurent Couture. Model Gloria Burgess.  /  (2) Catherine Deneuve at the premiere of Cyrano de Bergerac, 1990.  /  (3) Catherine Deneuve at the premiere of Indochina, 1992.  /  (4) From the Christie's Catherine Deneuve Yves Saint Laurent Auction.  /  (5-7) From the book "Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture: L'oeuvre Integral 1962-2002"

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"Over almost a decade of ground-breaking experimentalism, Miuccia Prada has explored everything from irony to deliberate ugliness to intellectual subversion. She’s been there, done that, and has the souvenirs to prove it. For Spring 2004, the designer turned her attention to the stiffest fashion challenge of the day: how to make feminine, happily nostalgic clothes without rehashing the clichés of vintage?“ It was about tourism and craftsmanship, many things,” she said of a show that revisited the optimistic fifties to bring back a full set of densely packed suitcases." said Vogue of this collection. The twin of this dress walk the runway for Look 31 and the plaid pattern that adorns it was shown in a series of pieces in the show. The dress is as light as air and an extremely pretty and easy to wear piece. I love it. 

The dress is made out of silk chiffon and then the silk has this soft plaid pattern printed into it in a purple and grey with pops of white green and red. It gives this fabulous soft overall feel. The silk has a touch of texture to it which adds to its vintage flare. The dress is sleeveless and simply ties in the back above an open keyhole. I think that it's so well-made that you could actually turn it around and wear the keyhole at the front if you wished. On the runway the dress was shown belted and you could easily re-create this at home. This adds shape and by changing the colour of the belt it gives you endless styling opportunities. The front of the bodice and all the way around the skirt has been finished in soft inverted pleats that are exactly the size of each other. This adds to the airy feeling the dress has. It skims over the bust and waist snd has an easy and generous feel. Under that the skirt flares out and you can see in the runway photo and video reference how much swing this gives it. This is an easy dress to wear on holiday and has a chic and easy feel to it that I absolutely love. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a grey silk and closes with a hidden set side zipper and a tie at the back of the neck as shown. Tagged a modern Prada 44

Bust: 15-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from top of shoulder to waist
Total Length: 41" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4557

Reference Photo/Video: Spring 2004 Prada, Look 31. Model Sonja Hulsman.

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"For Prada's resort 2014 collection, designer Miuccia Prada found inspiration in tropical prints paired with retro, 1940s silhouettes. Always known for adding a bit of quirk, the transitional season plays on the motif of a Hawaiian flower–a long staple of resort attire. But Prada manages to make the cliché refreshing with a color palette of dark hues such a black, burgundy or blue grey contrasting with bright pastels." Was what Vogue said in their review. This collection was insanely good and the added crystals to so many of the pieces just made the already amazing dresses even better. This dress was wildly popular and we have included reference photos on some of the many people that were spotted wearing it that season. It's twin was also featured in the ad campaign so it holds a significant place in Prada's history.

This dress was sold out and waitlisted worldwide and for good reason. It is gorgeous The pieces from this show even had their own special label that were a take on labels from the 1940s. The dress is made out of a black moss silk crepe and combines an inky black with the perfect forties feeling dusty dark pink colour. The sleeves fall to just past the elbow and are cuffed and finished with a little black button closure. The neckline is scooped and then the dress falls over the body to skim over the bust and the seam at the waist and then goes to a low seam that curves just above the hip area. The skirt is set into that seam and gathered so that it has a touch of fullness underneath. This is what gives it that swingy feel that you see in the runway video. I love the little nod to the forties in the way that it is top stitched and gathered along the side. The front and all the way around the skirt are finished in that pretty floral print and then the upper back and sleeves are a solid black. Wide panels of grosgrain ribbon have been set on either side of the zipper at the back for extra detailing. The final perfect detail is the spectacular addition of glass crystal rhinestones in both a clear and a blue colour that adorns the dress down the front. These have all been sewn into place by hand and the way they catch the light is spectacular. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silk except for the sleeves. It closes with a hidden set zipper down the back. Each cuff buttons to close. The inner waist stay hooks to close. All of the crystals that are doing the dress have been hand set. Tagged a Prada modern 40

Sleeves: 18" and 14" around the upper arm, 9" around the cuff
Dropped shoulders: 17"
Bust: 18-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips at the seam 5" below the waist seam: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Total length: 39" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4556

Reference Photos/Video: (1-3) Resort 2014 Prada.  /  (4) Resort 2014 Prada Ad Campaign, photographed by Steven Meisel.  /  (5) Daria Strokous for Americana Manhasset Spring 2014 Lookbook.  /  (6) Miranda Kerr at a Swarovski event, May 2014.  /  (7) Kiernan Shipka at the Elle Women in Television Event, January 2014.  /  (8) Rita Wilson at the 21st Annual ELLA Awards, 2014.  /  (9) Juliette Binoche at the Charity Dinner for Children Of The World For Rwanda, December 2013.

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The twin of this dress walked the runway in the Spring 2003 show for Look 59 and I think it and was one of the best dresses of that collection. I love that we have tons of photos of it on the runway and the runway video so that you can see just how fantastic this dress is on the body. It is so hard to capture it on the dress form but when you see that video it is stunningly beautiful. The show was a huge success and the Vogue loved the evening pieces especially; "For the evening review, it gets even better. Valentino's communiqués from his couture collection show up as delicate metallic-embroidered chiffons made into fragile capes, cardigans or dresses. And for the grand occasion, there's a full battalion of the designer's fabulous signature chiffon gowns." The dress moves beautifully once on and that one shoulder silhouette makes it feel insanely sexy while still keeping with the elegance that label is know for. This is a beautiful example of the magic of original Valentino pieces.

I love this dress with its amazing use of bias cut silk chiffon. This is an incredibly difficult fabric to work with and Mr Valentino and his team were masters at it. The silk is so light that you get this fantastic floating sensation all around you with your slightest move. The dress is suspended from the one single shoulder that curves up and over the shoulder with a little gather of the silk at the top. The strap glides into the fabric of the bodice and then the dress drapes over the body to the hem. The silk is all bias cut and the shape that you see is from the incredible way the fabric has been laid out and gathered up and into the one side. On one side there is a heavily embellished detail that is meant be a huge leaf trailing up the one side. it is under this that everything is gathered into place. The leaf plays on the beautiful leaf print on the silk. It is made from thousands of teeny tiny sequins laid out and slightly overlapping it neighbour. I love how the colour of the sequins perfectly picks up on the colours used for the print of the silk. They catch the light beautifully and it has this slight 3D effect. The top of the bust is angled down and over you and it does the same at the back. The shape though the waist is created by the silk gathered into that sequin leaf and this makes it very easy and comfortable to wear. Under that the dress cascades to the floor in many yards of feather light silk chiffon. This is where the dress gets truly magical. Two layers of the silk chiffon flow over each other and it is all cut on the bias. The layers flow out in an ever widening silhouette to the ground on one side and on the other the hem curves up and is spilt at the side all the way to the base of the sequin detailing. You can see in the video that this leaves your entire leg bare when you walk. It is very flattering on the body and it creates a fantastically dramatic effect as the silk floats around you with the slightest bit of movement. This is a stunning dress. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition

Made of two layers of the same printed silk chiffon and closes with a hidden set side zipper. The sequin detailing looks to have been done by hand and is back with a combination of hand applied silk chiffon and nude silk netting. Tagged a vintage Valentino 10.

Bust: 15-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 65" from top of shoulder to hem
Slit: 34" from longest point of hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4553

Reference Photos/Video: Spring 2003 Valentino, Look 59.

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John Anthony's business was all done on a made-to-order basis. That means that each piece is the only one that exists or in the very occasional circumstance that there are similar pieces only a very limited amount of pieces were made. And to make things even a little more special.... the pieces I have in the shop come directly from John's archive. He is one of the great American couturiers and he was known for his sharp tailoring and striking evening wear. He launched his atelier in 1971 and he quickly rose to fame, winning a Coty award in 1972 and then again in 1976. This jacket is from his Fall 1984 collection and is the original sample from his archives. We also were able to find the runway photo of the jacket and you can see just how amazing this one is on the body.

The first thing you notice about this jacket is the weight. Thousands of glass tube beads and sequins cover the jacket and this gives it weight yet once on the body it does not feel uncomfortable to wear. It is stunning. It has a beautiful tailored cut and it sits wonderfully on the body. This one has a single closure at the base of the collar and is meant to be layered over other pieces and just be that easy but super luxe piece you just throw on. The shoulders have some padding for a slightly more rounded shape and the sleeves fall from there in a straight sleek line so that they have a touch of width. The waist is brought in with meticulous shaping and seaming so it has a beautiful curve. The is a hidden hook and eye and then a single decorative button at the front. The hips flare out from there for beautiful shape. It is meticulously tailored. John told me that creating jackets was one of his favourites things to do. They are infinitely challenging to have them sit perfectly on the body and his are tailored to a master level. It has a neat rounded collar and the neckline is a sleek V. The upper part of the body of the jacket has a touch of volume and you can see this on the runway photo. The entire jacket is covered in glossy black glass tube beads mixed with deep grey matte silver sequins. The beads and sequins are all applied by hand and are set into a tight chevron pattern over the entire jacket. They completely cover the silk that the jacket is made from. Each sequin is laid out so that it slightly overlaps its neighbour. To think of the man hours put into this jacket is incredible. The personal attention to each piece is clearly seen in the workmanship of his designs. His work is very expensive and beaded jackets like this retailed for up to $6,500 in the 80s and 90s which would be around $25k in modern dollars to recreate at this level. This is the actual sample jacket and it is the one that appears in the runway photo we have included here. It is meant to have that slightly oversized feel. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silk with a hook and eye closure. The button is decorative. Padding in each shoulder. Made by hand, one of a kind and pristine. 

Sleeves: 23" long and 16" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD4552

Reference Photos: Fall 1984 John Anthony Runway. Model Catherine Timmer.

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The twin of this walked the runway for Look 27 as part of an entire outfit made out of this same fabulous print. The program notes told the audience of the Spring 2009 runway show that Mcqueen had been thinking of Charles Darwin's theory of the survival of the fittest and 'the deleterious results of industrialization on the natural world'.The show was title 'Natural Dis-tinctions, Un-Natural Selection' and the McQueen book notes that 'the cat walk was filled with antique taxidermy, including an elephant giraffe tagger zebra and polar bear, in an art space that was formally of Paris morgue.' The twin of the dress was a part of the second portion of the show that was meant to 'continue to draw inspiration from natural forms, flowers, crystals and minerals, but here they were engineer with a hard as an enhanced to convey the synthetic qualities associated with modernity and human touch. Prints were angular and invoked crushed crystal, metallic structures such as the Eiffel tower and a granite mountain that was borrowed from a Dan Holdsworth triptych.' This collection was noted as being one of his most commercial to date during this time period and these print pieces were spectacular.

This is a very recognizable Alexander McQueen piece that you know is by him at a glance. The fabric is almost like a neoprene in the way it looks and feels and yet it is not a true neoprene. It is lighter and thinner with just enough weight to it to hold the shape that he wanted but without it feeling restrictive on the body. The jacket showcases his remarkable tailoring skills and eye for detail. The shape begins at the shoulders which are padded so that they sit up on top of the shoulders and have shape. The jacket  skims over the bust, nips in at the waist with two buttons and then curves out and over the top of the hips. The collar is rounded and notched and I love how the vertical seams are all set in a curve so the jacket follows the shape of the body. A flap pocket sits on each hip. At the back the curve is emphasized even more and there is one of his signature little flare out at the centre back under the waist. This precise seaming and cut are all done to give that exact distinct shape that he wished the piece to have. When styled on the runway with the plastered hair around the face it had an almost alien feel to it that was unbelievably fantastic. This is a fantastic way to add a little vintage McQueen into a modern wardrobe. It looks to have never been worn and is in mint condition. Excellent condition

Fully lined and closes with the buttons at the front. Flap pockets on each hip. Tagged a McQueen 46

Sleeves: 21" long and 14" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom hem: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 23" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD4550

Reference Photos/Video: Spring 2009 Alexander McQueen, Look 27. Model Iris Strubegger.

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The Fall 2022 Rodarte show as pure magic. Vogies review of the show noted; 'Look at the gentle kiss of snow on the hedges in Kate and Laura Mulleavy’s new fall 2022 imagery, the fallen magnolia leaves, the Leonardian impossible landscape in brooding rose and dust. 'The fantasy of what we want to do and create is the number one driving force,” demurs Kate, but when the Rodarte fantasy intersects so potently with reality as it does here, the designers’ honestness can feel more relevant than ever. The Mulleavys dug deep into their core for this collection. Ballet has been a long time reference for them, the fury of dancers’s fragility and power vibrating in most Rodarte collections.' This was Look 9 in the presentation and sold out around the world. It is just the prettiest little dress. 

The dress combines a bias cut liquid feeling silk that has a touch of sheen to it that evokes the feel of dresses from the thirties and forties with masses of silk chiffon ruffles added for drama. The top of the dress has layers of the pink chiffon and these sit slightly wide on the shoulders. A pretty little flower is attached at the front for a romantic touch. They wrap all the way around the shoulders to give a bit of a cape feel. I love this. The dress skims over the body past the bust, waist and hips and then flares out to the hem. It is very flattering and easy once on the body. The silk hints at the body underneath but the ay that it just drapes over you makes it feel extremely comfortable and easy to wear once on. The bottom hem is anchored with more tiers of those beautiful ruffles. This also gives the dress a touch of weight at the bottom, so it sits and moves beautifully around you when you move. I love the vintage feel that this dress has and it is so very pretty. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition. 

Unlined and closes with a hidden set side zipper. The pin at the front is removable. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Tagged a modern Rodarte 8.

Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4547

Reference Photos: (1) Fall 2022 Rodarte, Look 9. Model Josephine Lanford.  /  (2) From the Rodarte Website.

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This is a very well documented dress and it is gorgeous. It is the second one I have had in the shop and I love it even more this time around. The twin of the dress walk the runway on Liya Kebede and then Karl photoed it himself on Supermodel Daria Werbowy for the Chanel campaign that year. That photo also appears in the book  'Chanel; The Karl Lagerfeld Campaigns' on page 357. Tinsley Mortimer also wore on that year.  For this show Karl had the runway finished with a red carpet. This was in tribute to the  Baz Luhrmann Chanel No5 directed advertisement that yer that had starred Nicole Kidman. All the super models of the day paraded down the catwalk 'Fame' blasting through the room. At the end of the carpet the girls posed for a pack pf photographers with flashbulbs popping off and adding to the excitement of the show. The runway reference photos and tiny clip of video we found give you an idea of the incredible movement of the dress.

The first thing that you will notice when you see this dress in person is how incredibly light it is. It is a dream to wear. It is an absolutely stunning dress and no matter how good it looks in these photos it is even better in real life. Tiny little lace straps curve over each shoulder and then a floating panel of the chiffon is attached around its outer edge to drape over your arm. It curves up a the front and then goes all the around the back for a bit of a cape feel. The front plunges and crosses over itself to the first lace trimmed angled seam. The lace trimmed seams continue down over the dress crossing over the body from just under the bust all the way down to past the hips. Starting at about the waist area on each side are floating chiffon panels that drape down to the floor. Another panel sits across the centre of the back and then more panels of chiffon are attached under that all the way around to create the lower skirts. The front is cut to curve up and finished with a deep ruffle so you see a flash of leg when you move or sit and then the back trails out behind you. It is so gorgeous to see. As you walk you get this sweeping feel created by all this individual panels as they catch the air and float around you. The colour is a soft pale and pretty pink and the silk has a subtle touch of texture to it. It is absolutely beautiful. This might even make an amazing wedding dress for the bride looking for a non-traditional choice or as an alternative dress in a more extended wedding celebration. And of course it could also be worn to any event. Excellent condition with one minor note below

The dress is lined with a second doubled layer of a matching pink silk chiffon. The inner layer closes with a zipper and then the exterior layer of the dress buttons in place over that with a series of enamel double C logo buttons. Some of the buttons have slight patina to them and one button is not a Chanel button but it is hidden under the very top ruffle so you would never see it. The bias cut should allow it to work on a range of sizes. It will just drape more on a smaller frame. Tagged a vintage Chanel 44. The close up of the label is the best photo for colour

Bust: 19-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42" from top of shoulder to shortest part of the front hem and 68" to the longest point at the back

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD4548

Reference Photos/Video: (1-6) Spring 2005 Chanel Runway, Look 55. Model Liya Kebede.  /  (7) Daria Werbowy by Karl Lagerfeld from 'Chanel; The Karl Lagerfeld Campaigns' .  /  (8) Tinsley Mortimer at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Young Friends Benefit Dance, "The Grand Tour", November 2005. 

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These gorgeous pants are unlabelled but they are attributed to being Yves Saint Laurent Couture. They would date to the early to mid 1970s and are quite extraordinary and special. The entire pant is covered in tightly spaced hand placed sequins and I love how the colours have been set so that they fall in wide bands down the entire pant. The base of the pant is a black silk chiffon lined with a grey silk chiffon and this creates a beautiful backdrop to the sequins and keeps the pants light in weight.  The colour of the sequins alternate between silver, gold and green. When you move the sequins catch the light and make the surface of the pants have an almost liquid feel to them. They are banded around the waist and fall flat at the front so you get a nice neat tailored feel. The legs are cut straight to the hem with a slightest bit of flare at the bottom. This touch of wideness through the legs give them incredible movement as you move. They are completely hand done through out and extremely well made. Excellent condition with a small note below

 Fully lined in a grey silk, chiffon and close at the front with a painted metal, zipper and flat hook and eye at the waist. The occasional missing sequin. Some sequins show a tiny bit of patina form normal aging. 

Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41" from waist to hem with 4" turned under the hem
Inseam: 28.5"
Gusset: 17" from back of waist to inner seam

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD4546

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I have a small grouping of Chanel pieces that will be listing over the next week or so and they all come from an avid Couture and Chanel collector. Many of these pieces were extremely difficult to source when they were released and were only made in very limited quantities. They are in pristine condition and all but one have their original shop packet that has the extra fabric and style information. These are exceptional pieces for the collector and each is extremely special.

These pants are just fabulous. They are from the Fall 2012 collection and their twin walk the runway for Look 43 and again in Look 46. They are an exceptional piece of Chanel and are extremely well-made. The fabric is a silk lame that showcases a combination of silver and gold medal threads that have been layered to create a rich texture and the metallic colour that you see the button that closes the pants is also metal and it's made in the form of a crystal. The button is handmade which showcases how extraordinary Chanel ready-to-wear craftsmanship really is. "Nature is the greatest designer" said Lagerfeld. The skinny cropped silhouette was one of the main themes of the show and these pants were shown twice in the lineup and were one of the most interesting of fabrics.

The pants are cropped and made of a silver and gold metallic lame thread as mentioned above. The metal of the thread gives them just enough weight to allow them to keep that sharply tailored shape and silhouette. The way the thread is set is done to suggest the classic Chanel tweed which is extraordinary. They fall flat around the waist from a simple band, skim over the hips and then glide down the legs to just above the ankle depending on your height. A simple curved slash pocket sits on each hip  at the front and the back is left smooth and simple. Their beautiful minimalist shape hides master tailoring and they are immaculately constructed. The metal softly catches the lights from every angle, The metal of them makes them appear heavier than they are but once on they are actually extremely light and comfortable to wear. The fabric is extremely beautiful. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in soft taupe silk and closes with a front zipper and hand made metal button  at the waist. Tagged a Chanel 38. Current Chanel runway pants start at $3500 and range up to $8500USD + for pieces with this level of detailing. They appear to have been worn very little if at all.

Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 33" from waist to hem w 2" under
Inseam: 24" from waist to hem
Gusset: 35" from back of waist to inner seam

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4544

Reference Photos/Video: Fall 2012 Chanel Runway. (1-2) Look 43, Model Kasia Struss.  /  (3-4) Look 46, Model Monika Sawicka.

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I have a small grouping of Chanel pieces that will be listing over the next week or so and they all come from an avid Couture and Chanel collector. Many of these pieces were extremely difficult to source when they were released and were only made in very limited quantities. They are in pristine condition and all but one have their original shop packet that has the extra fabric and style information. These are exceptional pieces for the collector and each is extremely special.

The twin of this top was shown on the Spring 2019 runway as part of Look 34. This is classic Chanel and is extremely well-made. The fabric is a pale silk crêpe de chine with a darling little parasol print mixed with the Chanel double C's covering its entire surface. The show was inspired by the beach in Deauville where Gabrielle Chanel had one of her first boutiques. The parasol print that covers the top are meant to mimic the beach chairs and umbrellas that are  set up at the hotels along the Riviera. The print is done from above giving us a birds eye view of the umbrellas. The show set was a trip to the beach complete with fake waves and this print was shown on several pieces throughout the line up. The twin of this same top was worn as part of Look 34.

I love that this top kind of walks the line between being a top and a soft jacket in feel. Its shape is also a nod to the work that Chanel was doing in the twenties and I love that as well. The front of the top is detailed with two panels of the silk that fold over at the outer edges before the silk underneath curves around to the back to meet at a centre inverted pleat. The neckline drops down into a V and it is bordered with a panel of the same silk. The cut is easy through the body and skims over the bust to a band at the waist that gives it shape. It is meant to blouse slightly over this banding so that it has a soft easy feel. It continues down and over the hips with a top set pocket set on each side. This adds to its easy feel and is the prefect finish. The top buttons down the front with the most beautiful pale lavender dome buttons that look like a stone with a touch of translucence to them. They each have the little double Cs on them as well. They are incredible. The sleeves are long with a slight puffing out over the cuffs. Each cuff is detailed with two smaller versions of those same wonderful buttons. It is an outstanding piece of Chanel. New with original tags and never worn. Excellent condition 

Unlined and buttons down the front and on each cuff as described above. Original Chanel packet present. The base colour is slightly more a nude bush pink than how it photoed. Current Chanel blouses with this level of detailing are retailing for $4800-5000USD. Tagged a modern Chanel 38

Sleeves: 26"
Slightly dropped shoulders: 16"
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15.5" from top of bodice to top of waist band
Total length: 26.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4541

Reference Photos/Video: Spring 2019 Chanel, Look 34. Model Tami Williams.

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