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Order #D1895 |
Black and White 1990s Bergdorf Custom Valentino Dress NEW LISTING That Valentino. He knows what he is about. This 1994 dated silk dress from Bergdorf Goodmans Custom Salon is a Valentino Boutique summer dress in black and white. Its a tour de force of contrast panels and piping. Each and every panel is pipe din black as are the saw tooth neckline and straps. The curved panels mold the bodice to the figure and eliminate the need for bust darting. The dress is fully lined in white crepe de chine and has a side coil zipper. Labels: Valentino Boutique, Bergdorf Goodman On the Plaza New York, Made in Italy Dry Clean only Condition: Dress is Excellent. One tiny pin dot spot approx. 9" above hem. Size: Modern 8. Dress: Bust: 36, Waist: 30, Hips: 38, Shoulder to Hem: 35 ½. Hem circumference: 38. Price: $325 |
Order # D1873 |
Astounding 1970s Rudi Gernreich Knit Maxi Dress
NEW LISTING Whoa. This is one astounding combination of colors and patterns by Mr. Rudi. The foundation is a black knit mock turtle neck T shaped bodice with elbow length sleeves and a black wool knit skirt. The machine appliquιs are random flowers and circles in poison green orange, hot pink, purple, yellow, beige, red , etc. The mix of patterns and colors is outrageous, even for the 1970s. This would most likely be from his Fall 1973 line. CB coil zipper and side seam pockets. Labels: Rudi Gernreich Design for Harmon Knitwear, Dry-clean only, Tope 100% Polyester Skirt 100% Wool Condition: Excellent, but for rewoven two moth bites at the hem. Size: Labeled a 12. Actual Measurements taken unstretched: Bust: 36, Waist: 28, Hips: full, Shoulders 14 ½, CB Neck to waist: 17 ½, Waist to Hem: 42½, Hem circumference: 108 SOLD! |
Order # D1893 |
1967 B.H. Wragge Brown Linen Dress LG SZ
NEW LISTING How did B.H. Wragge do it? Well made, well designed, high quality clothing for an affordable price. We need them now. And Syney Wragge dated their labels. Takes all the guesswork out of dating. This sleeveless summer dress in brown linen would work as well as today as in 1967. It has a slightly dropped waist, square armholes, patch pockets, wide collar, great square buttons and loops, and original black linen covered belt. I see I little Norman Norell influence, dont you? Label: B. H. Wragge 67 Condition: Excellent. Size: Bust: 43, Dropped Waist: 38, Hips:42, CB to Dropped Waist: 18 ½, to Hem: 40, Hem circumference: 52. Price: $105 |
Order # D1887 |
Late 1950s Edith Small Black and White Silk Tweed Suit NEW LISTING I just did a small bio at www.pastperfectvintage.blogpost.com about Edith Small. She was a California designer from 1945 - 1969. She showed her styles on both coasts and was known for beautiful work and a very feminine touch. This is one of her ladies suits made up in imported silk with lovely touches. The front closes with visible glass jet buttons and is kept smooth with hidden buttons and small hooks. The black silk bow has narrow bands of the suit fabric at the ends for a fine touch. Sleeves cuffs finish with ore jet buttons. The skirt is straight with a back vent and side metal zipper. Both piece are fully lined in crepe. A classy, fine quality suit all around. Label: Edith Small Original Imported Fabric Condition: Excellent. Size: Jacket: Bust: 38, Waist: 34, Shoulders: 16 Sleeves: 17 ½, CB Neck to Hem: 22. Skirt: Waist: 26, Hips: 38, Waist to Hem: 26½, Hem circumference: 42 Price: $185 |
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Order # D1870 |
1950s Ben Reig Navy Sheath with Openwork Neckline That Ben Reig - he knew how to do Chic. This 1950s navy silk shantung dress has great lines, complex seaming, fantastic hand sewn neckline detail in silk satin, and nifty back bows that twist out of the skirt panels. Very nicely done, Mr. Reig. We show it with a gold tone belt to get the waisted effect, but you can use so many colors with navy. Nay patent leather would be Fab. Closure is a center back metal zipper. Label: Ben Reig New York Condition: Excellent. Original belt is missing. Size: Bust: 39, Waist: 28, Hips: 41, Shoulders: approx. 16½, Shoulder to Waist; 17 ½, Shoulder to Hem: 44. Hem circumference: 45 Price: $115 |
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Order # D1874 |
Adorable 1950s Anne Fogarty Red Print Cotton Dress Sweeet. This sleeveless 1950s Anne Fogarty summer dress is adorable with its soft red and old gold metallic vertical cotton print. The subtle print is used vertically in the tightly gathered dirndl skirt, and used again in the pleated bodice to frame the flattering V neckline. A pretty feminine summer dress from a designer that specialized in the full skirted, feminine silhouette of the 1950s. We show this over a small crinoline. It would look graceful without one or would allow a larger one for sweep. Closure is a CB metal zipper. Label: Anne Fogarty Margot, Inc. Condition: Excellent. Freshly cleaned. Size: Bust: 34, Waist: 24, Hips: full, Shoulders 14 ½, CB Neck to waist: 15 ½, Waist to Hem: 30 ½, Hem circumference: 138 Price: $135
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Order # D1863 |
Cute as a Bugs Ear Carolyn Schnurer 1950s Print Dress This 1950s print cotton dress by innovative and clever American sportswear designer Carolyn Schnurer is as cute as a bugs ear. Its a strapless style with cleverly cut back panel that can become either a shoulder wrap or folded down and tied to the front to make a sash. Very clever. Its a white cotton with black and brown diamonds, gathered skirt and side metal zipper. We show it over a small crinoline to give you an idea of the skirt volume. Label: Designed by Carolyn Schnurer for you ABC fabrics Condition: Dress is Excellent and freshly laundered. Size: Bust: 34, Waist: 26, Hips: full, Bust to waist: 11 Ό, Waist to Hem: 28 ½, Hem circumference: 92 Price: $115 |
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Order #D979 |
Stylish 1950s Mainbocher Silk Suit Ah, a Mainbocher suit. Subdued, tasteful, ladylike and above all impeccable. Thats Mainbocher. The fabric is a raw silk in beige with hand applied bias trim, a cardigan style front placket, soft shoulder pads and bust padding, and keyhole buttonholes. The skirt has a shaped yoke and flared skirt. The jacket is lined in silk, the skirt is unlined. There is a handset metal zipper in the side seam of skirt and lots of hand finishing. Compare this to a photo of C.Z. Guest in a very similar Mainbocher suit from 1954 on our photos page. Provenance: We acquired this suit in 2002 from the estate auction of Taub Miller of Bloomington, IN. Miller was a Professor at IU, was also a diplomat with the State Department at the Federal level. His family in NY had connections in the Fashion Industry from the 30s to 60s. This dress was part of a 3 pc group, sent home to family, all in the same size and taste. The other 2 items were a ca 1955 Mainbocher dress and a dated 1955 Bergdorf Goodman Custom Salon dress labeled 7-15-1955 for Mrs. E.F. Hutton. This would be the 3rd Mrs. Hutton, Dorothy Dear Metzger, who married E.F. Hutton, (1875 - 1962) the well known stockbroker. She married Hutton in February of 1936 in South Carolina at the age of 28. Dorothy Hutton was described as dark haired and slender. Label: Mainbocher Condition: Excellent. Skirt: two 1/8 small tan spots at right hip. Jacket : left sleeve has faint Ύ satin, same on lining at CB waist.. Size: Jacket: Bust: 34, Waist: 26 , Shoulders: 14, Sleeves; 22, CB Neck to Hem 20. Skirt: Waist: 24, Hips: 39, Waist to hem 27, Hem Circumference: 70. Price: $395 |
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Order # D1858 |
Ca 1972 Fabulous Floral Satin Adolfo with Fur Trim Tall Size
This early 1970s 2 pc Adolfo dress is so very, very pretty. The colors are marvelous as is the quality of the fabric. Silk satin. The Best. The long sleeved blouse has covered buttons, a self tie neck line and fur cuffs. The full dirndl style skirt has loads of inverted pleats, a center back metal zipper and a silk taffeta lining. This was a classy, expensive set. Adolfo catered to the well-to-do, and you can see that here. And the price tags are still attached - so we get to say Never Been Worn. The original price was $1050 at Saks Label: Adolfo at Saks Fifth Ave. Condition: excellent Size : Blouse: Bust: 38, Waist: 34, Shoulders: 15, Sleeves: 27, Center Back to Hem: 24 ½. Skirt: Waist: 25, Hips: Full, Waist to Hem: 44, Hem circumference: 124. Price: $320 |
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Order # D1854 |
1990s Bill Blass Pink and Magenta Ball Gown It is appropriate that we commemorate the end of Bill Blass Inc. with a an example of this timeless 1990s silk satin ball gown. Mr. Blass certainly understood the big statement. This dress is even a larger size and very wearable. The magenta and rose pink satin is draped and swagged to the back. There is a structured and boned interior bodice, with separate zipper and grosgrain waist stay. The skirt is lined in white net for volume and the dress has a slim skirt lining in magenta silk crepe. Center back nylon zip and covered button and lop closures. Label: Bill Blass made in U.S.A. of imported fabric Condition: Excellent, very light soil at hem. Size: Bust: 39, Waist: 32, Hips of lining: 42, Front Neckline to hem 53. Back: 53 Hem circumference: slip: 140 Price: $355 |
Order # 1857 |
Stunning 1960s - 70s Silk Jersey and Wool Emilio Pucci Dress Set LG
This is a stunning example of a black background Pucci print c 1968 - 1972. And the skirt is wool - very unusual. The pink and melon morning glories and vines are incredibly vibrant against the black. I adore this. The silk and rayon jersey over blouse has covered buttons, a self neck tie and cuffed bishop sleeves. The full length and slightly trained skirt is a fine lightweight wool with offset front metal zipper. Lots of Emilio signatures on both pieces. The skirt is brilliantly seamed to use the pattern to maximum effect. Labels: Emilio Pucci made in Italy and Saks Fifth Ave Emilio Pucci Boutique Condition: Excellent. There is a moth bite on the skirt as shown - 4 ½ down from waist at side front, this is 3/8 x 1/8. There several pinhole size reweaves on the skirt in the upper hip area. These are very small and are hidden by the over blouse. Size: Both pieces are labeled a sz 12. Blouse: Bust: 38, Hips: 40, Shoulders: 16 Ύ, Sleeves: 25 ½, Center Back to Hem: 24 Ύ. Skirt: Waist: 29 ½, Hips: 41, Waist to Hem: front : 41, Back : 46, Hem circumference: 96. Price: $855 |
Order # D1853 |
1990s Moschino Red and Black Question Mark Suit
This designer is certainly not for the faint of heart. But wonderful and funny. The jacket is a strong red and black large scale herringbone wool and mohair weave with applied black velvet question mark curls. The skirt is black wool with applied velvet question mark that encircle the waist. I love this designers work. I hope you do, too. This suit is well made and fully lined in black rayon. The jacket closes with a large velvet button and chain at the waist. Label: both pieces: Moschino Cheap and Chic made in Italy. Jacket - 50% wool 50% Mohair Lining 100% rayon Condition: excellent Size : Jacket - labeled an 8. Skirt labeled a 10. Jacket: Bust: 38, Waist: 32, Shoulders: 17, Sleeves: 21 ½, Center Back to Hem: 19. Skirt: Waist: 29, Hips: 37, Waist to Hem: 19 ½, Hem circumference: 36. Price: $370 |
Order # D1838 |
Stylish 1950s Hattie Carnegie Little Black Suit
Another of Madame Carnegies perfect little suits. This one is a fine black wool with dressmaker details in contrasting black velvet. It has a perfectly tailored silhouette, beautiful seaming, velvet covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Flawless. The jacket is fully lined in matching black silk , while the skirt is partially lined. The skirt has small pads to shape the front hip and a side metal zipper. Label: Hattie Carnegie Condition: Excellent. Fresh, no spots or stains. May have been hemmed up 1. Size: Jacket: Bust: 36, Waist: 26, Shoulders: 14 Ό, Sleeves: 22, CB Neck to Hem: 22. Skirt: Waist: 24, Hips: 36, Waist to Hem: 29, Hem circumference: 44. SOLD! |
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Order # D1837 |
Sharp 1950s Hattie Carnegie Little Blue Suit Madame Carnegie certainly had the little suit down to perfection. This one is a glorious blue woven wool with all the dressmaker details that define a fine suit of the period. From the covered buttons and bound buttonholes to the perfectly tailored silhouette its beautifully done, and then add those flawless curved seams! Wonderful. The pocket detail is particularly fine. The jacket is fully lined in matching blue silk , while the skirt is partially lined. The skirt has small pads to shape the font hip and a side metal zipper. Label: Hattie Carnegie Condition: Excellent. Fresh, no spots or stains. May have been hemmed up 1. Size: Bust: 36, Waist: 25, Shoulders 15, Sleeves: 22, CB Neck to Hem: 21, Skirt: Waist: 24, Hips: 38, Waist to Hem: 27, Hem circumference: 44. SOLD! |
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Order #O330 |
Truly Classic 1960s Norman Norell Chesterfield Coat There are trendy classics and there are true classics. This is one of Norman Norells true classics. If you walk down the street in this coat, I defy anyone to date it. It is heavy weight grey wool double breasted coat , beautifully tailored as all Norells things were, with black velvet collar, discreet flap pockets, bound button holes, gold rimmed mother of pearl buttons and grey silk lining. A grand coat. We will include black and white print silk scarf with NORELL in contrast print across the end that came with it Labels: Norman Norell New York and The Galleries of Fashion Joseph Horne Pittsburgh, Scarf: Norell 100% silk, made in Hong Kong for Norell perfume Condition: excellent . One minute moth crater at the side back, the hem may have been let down, it looks great and could easily be restored to shorter length if desired. Size: Bust: 43, Waist: 42, Hips: 44, Shoulders: 16, Sleeves; 22, CB to Hem: 43. Price: $425 |
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Order #MI455 |
1990s Moschino Mickey Mouse Vest
How did Franco Moschino get away with it? I love his stuff - fun, witty, sometimes barbed. This wool Mickey vest is from his Cheap and Chic line. You can see Mickeys appliquιd ears and eyes peering over the waist edge. I also love the red and black heart buttons and the boldness of the black and white striped lining. As ever, this is well made and there really wasnt anything cheap about this line. Label: Cheap and Chic by Moschino Condition: excellent Size: labeled a sz 8. Bust: 37, Waist: 32, Shoulders: 11 ½, Center Back to Hem:20. Price: $199 |
Order # D1826 |
Understated Ben Reig Midnight Blue Silk Dress This understated, yet luxe midnight blue peau silk satin dress from pricey American ready to wear maker Ben Reig would cover all the times you cant wear sequins or leopard print. There are those times, you know. The construction on this one is ingenious. There is a center front metal zipper hidden under the crossover front bodice and the knife pleated skirt. The full skirt has pleats that radiate from a wide box pleat at the side to meet at the center front and back. Very pretty. Wear a belt or not - it works either way. There are no belt loops. Designers who worked for Ben Reig included Omar Kiam and Eva Rosenstein. Labels: Ben Reig New York Condition: Excellent. Hem has been raised 1 ½, but not cut. Size: Bust: 38, Waist: 26, Shoulders: 15, CB Neck to Waist: 16 Ό, Hips: full, Waist to Hem: 28, Hem circumference: 138 Price: $175 |
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Order #D1798 |
Sleek 1950s Irene Navy Suit with Crown Buttons This sleek later 1950s suit is a navy shantung by the well known American film designer and fashion designer Irene. This suit has her signature buttons details. She often used buttons of different sizes and shapes in her work. This princess line jacket has small fabric covered buttons interspersed with large cream crown buttons. All have bound buttonholes. The jacket has faux pocket flaps and a simple back vent. The skirt has an unusual slit back vent set over a complete underskirt panel that function both as a lining and as a return for the vent. Its an elegant solution from a thoughtful designer. Skirt has metal side sipper. Label: Irene exclusively for Nieman-Marcus Condition: Excellent. No holes or stains or wear. Size: Jacket: Bust: 38, Waist: 32, Shoulder: 16, Sleeve: 21 ½, Center Back to Waist: 25 ½, Skirt: Waist; 25 ½, Hips: 38, Waist to Hem: 27, Hem circumference: 40. Price : $265 |
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Order #1801 |
Chic 3pc ca 1964 Wool Suit by Hannah Troy Hannah Troy may be best known for her introduction of petite design and sizing, but this suit stands on its own. Its a large scale black and cafι au lait herringbone wool in a winter weight. The jacket would work very well as a stand alone light coat!. The long line is very cool with a 5 button front closure, half belts, great domed buttons and bound buttons. The jacket is fully lined in faille. The blouse is a black rayon tissue faille with self tie and center back metal zipper. The skirt is a straight cut with side metal zipper. Label: Hannah Troy pure virgin wool Condition: Excellent, no spots or stains or signs of wear. Size: Jacket: Bust: 39, Hips: 42, Shoulders: 16 ½,Sleeve: 22 ½, Center Back to Hem: 32. Blouse: Bust: 38, Waist: 36, Shoulders: 15, CB to Hem: 19 ½. Skirt: Waist: 26, Hips: 40, Waist to Hem: 22, Hem circumference: 42 Price: $105
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Order # D1763 |
Perfectly Tailored 1959 Wool Tweed 3 Pc Pauline Trigere Suit This perfectly tailored 3 pc suit in a heavy winter weight grey and oyster tweed wool shows Trigιres way with heavy fabrics. This is one of 3 Trigere suits from the Indianapolis estate of a woman with great style and the resources to express it. The suit is comprised of 3 pieces: a tailored wool skirt, a knit blouse with belt and a matching jacket. The skirt is straight and fully lined in oyster silk with a side metal zipper. The oyster wool short sleeve knit blouse has bound button holes, covered buttons, a matching belt, and is unlined. The jacket is lined in the matching oyster silk and has large angled patch pocket and a wide collar. Please see the Kent State Trigere Collection for a sketch of this ensemble in her 1959 Fall Collection. Labels: Pauline Trigιre in the blouse and jacket, L.S. Ayres in the jacket Condition: Suit is excellent and appears unworn. No holes or stains. The knit blouse has professionally rewoven 3 pinholes at the left back shoulder and light yellowing at the CF. The belt backing is dry and has started to break. Size: Jacket: Bust: 44, Shoulders: 17, Sleeves: 22, CB to Hem: 27.Blouse: Knit, taken unstretched. Bust: 40, Waist: 30, CB to Hem: 20½. Skirt: Waist: 26, Hips: 39, Waist to Hem: 24 ½, Hem circumference: 42. Price : $295 |
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Glorious ca. 1959 3 Pc Pauline Trigere Suit
This glorious heavy winter weight wool suit in a novelty weave is a wonderful indication of what Trigιre could do with wool. And it has a cape - her favorite. This is one of 3 Trigere suits from the Indianapolis estate of a woman with great style and the resources to express it. The suit is comprised of 3 pieces: a tailored wool skirt, a knit over blouse and a matching cape. The skirt is straight and fully, lined in tan silk with a side metal zipper. The tan over blouse has bound button holes , a self tie , a tan silk partial lining and an added oyster silk lining. The cape is flat lined in taffeta and lined in the tan knit to match the blouse with a large cookie button, shaped shoulders and welt arm slits. It takes great assurance to carry off this strong a statement. Labels: Trigιre New York in the blouse ( under the added lining) , and Pauline Trigιre in the cape Condition: Excellent. The suit has no holes or stains, very light surface wear to the long threads of the weave at the neck of the cape. The knit blouse has 2 professionally rewoven pinholes at the left back shoulder blade. The original owner did as well to do women could - she had the suit customized for her at L.S. Ayres. She had a full lining added to the blouse and the skirt shortened. The work was beautifully done. If we didnt have the hem piece in the bag from Ayres, we wouldnt have known. Size: Cape: Length CB: 33, Hem circumference: 80. Blouse: Knit, taken unstretched. Bust: 38:, Waist: 34, Shoulders: approx. 16, CB to Hem: 19.Skirt: Waist: 28, Hips: 40, Waist to Hem: 24 (plus 3 hem), Hem circumference: 42 Price: $295 |
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Order #D1753 |
Stylish 1950s Black Crepe Larry Aldrich Party Dress This mid 1950s New Look inspired dress is from esteemed New York designer Larry Aldrich is a stylish version of the common full skirt party dress. The neckline is an attractive wide scoop, with a fitted bodice and circular skirt. The skirt is emphasized with rows of rouleau trim that encircle it and finish at the side front with bows tipped with rhinestones. This treatment is carried out at the neckline as well. The waist is set off with the matching belt. The dress closes with a side metal zipper and has its own taffeta underskirt with horsehair hem for support. Label: Larry Aldrich New York Condition: Virtually Mint. No spots or stains, holes. Shows no signs of wear. One crack to belt backing. Size: Labeled a 14. Bust: 36, Waist: 27 , Shoulders: 15 ½ , Hips: Full, Shoulder to Waist: 17 ½, Waist to Hem: 31, Hem circumference: Fill Circle . Price: $240 |
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Order # D1758 |
Clever 1950s Novelty Print Silk Shirtwaist Dress by B.H. Wragge I think this is a very clever novelty print dress. The motifs are in a wood cut or etching style and are of a variety of flora, fauna and historical subjects: bells, windmills, castles, a man in a bicorn, roosters, pelicans, profiles, bees, fish , ships, fencers, and even the sun. The black and white twill silk is set off with red accents. The dress is shirtwaist style with a waist seam, dropped shoulders, Ύ sleeves and side metal zip. The belt is original. Its a crisp and clever statement by B. H Wragge, a fresh thinking American sportswear designer of the 1950 and 60s. Label: B.H. Wragge Size: Labeled a 16. Bust: 44, Waist: 28, Hips: 41, Shoulders: 19, CB to Waist: 18, Waist to Hem: 29 ½, Hem is circumference: 42 . Condition: The dress is virtually mint with no signs of wear. Price : $95 |
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Order #D1777 |
Custom Made Mollie Parnis Cobalt Blue Wool Dress & Jacket Ensemble This 1972 Mollie Parnis ensemble is an intense cobalt blue wool dress and short jacket with Persian lamb collar and black cord ball buttons. The short jacket is darted, with bound buttonholes, blue silk lining, and gold chain hem weight .The dress is a flared A line cut with yoke, princess seaming, on seam side font pockets, and center back hand set coil zipper. The dress is fully interlined. The ensemble has all the quality one would expect in a custom made garment from an established American designer. Labels: Saks Fifth Ave., Mollie Parnis New York, 10-17-72 Condition: Excellent. No holes or stains, no signs of wear. Size: Labeled a sz 10. Dress: Bust: 37, Waist: 31, Hips: 40, Shoulders: 14, CB to Hem: 39 ½, Hem circumference: 62. Jacket: Bust 38, Waist; 34, Shoulders: 16, Sleeves: 23, CB to Hem: 17 ½. Price : $125 |
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Order # D1764 |
Outstanding 1950s Chiffon and Satin Evening Gown by Helena Barbieri
If you ask me, this gown from an Indianapolis estate is close to perfection. Its a late 1950s strapless evening gown in chocolate silk chiffon and silk satin bands in hot pink, orange, chocolate and peach. With flowers. And a matching silk satin stole. The color combination is just luscious. Its a Helena Barbieri, and once again, this gown shows her flair with evening wear. The bodice is boned and the metal zipper is hand set. The skirt is comprised of an extremely full circular chiffon overskirt that flows over a slim chiffon over crepe columnar underskirt. The long double sided stole is orange and hot pink silk satin finished at the ends with self fringe. Label: Helena Barbieri Original Size: Bust: 35 ½ , Waist: 26", Hips of underskirt: 38, Waist to Hem: 38". Hem circumference of underskirt: 42. Stole: 23 X 100. Condition: The dress is Mint with no signs of wear or storage. The stole has a few very light and small scuff marks. RESERVED Price: $375 |
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order # D1757 |
Dramatic 1950s Black and Red Pattullo-Jo Copeland Cocktail Dress
This dramatic dress by Jo Copeland is another of our finds from a wonderful Indianapolis estate. This dress is a heavy weight black silk taffeta , with Ύ kimono sleeves, a fitted torso with dropped waist and a bright Red! silk satin yoke with inset black fringe. This finishes at the back with a large satin bow. The full skirt is set on with knife pleats. The closure is a center back metal zipper. Labels: Pattullo-Jo Copeland & Blums North Chicago Condition: Virtually Mint. No signs of wear. Size: Bust: 39, Waist: 28, Hips: Full, Shoulder to Waist: 17, Waist to Hem: 31, Hem Circumference: 169 Price : $195 |
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Order # D1766 |
Delicious 1950s Pink Silk Cocktail Dress by Fox This delicious silk cocktail party dress from the mid 1950s is a lovely shade of rose pink. This bust line is beautifully draped and has criss-cross straps. The dress is princes seamed with many gored panels and no waistline seam. It can be worn with or without the matching narrow belt. And it has hidden skirt pockets! We show it over a small crinoline. The closure is a side metal zipper. Another Indianapolis estate find, this one is from William Fox, better known as a partner in the label Fox-Brownie. Labels: William Fox New York Condition: Virtually Mint. The only sign of wear is a small soil mark on the interior of a strap. Size: Bust: 35, Waist: 26, Hips - Full, Shoulder to Waist: aprrox. 16 1/2, Shoulder to Hem: 47 ½, Hem Circumference; 150. Price: $175 |
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Order #D981 |
Lovely 1955 Mainbocher Striped Gazar Cocktail Dress with Provenance We are very pleased to be able to offer this Mainbocher dress. Its one shoulder gown with the ivory and periwinkle striped fabric manipulated beautifully for visual interest. The bust is draped and darted, while the full skirt is suspended from a hip yoke and the waist is finished with a narrow attached belt. The construction is phenomenal, as one would expect from this designer. Handset metal zippers in both dress and cream silk petticoat, interior waist tape, bust pads, boned bodice, deep hem and lots of hand sewing. Provenance: We acquired this dress in 2002 from the estate auction of Taub Miller of Bloomington, IN. Miller was a Professor at IU, was also a diplomat with the State Department at the Federal level. His family in NY had connections in the Fashion Industry from the 30s to 60s. This dress was part of a 3 pc group, sent home to family, all in the same size and taste. The other 2 items were a ca 1955 Mainbocher suit and a dated 1955 Bergdorf Goodman Custom Salon dress labeled 7-15-1955 for Mrs. E.F. Hutton. This would be the 3rd Mrs. Hutton, Dorothy Dear Metzger, who married E.F. Hutton, (1875 - 1962) the well known stockbroker. She married Hutton in February of 1936 in South Carolina at the age of 28. Dorothy Hutton was described as dark haired and slender. Label: Mainbocher Condition: Very Good - flaws as stated: 2 small stains on the skirt as shown, area of broken warp threads as shown. Size: Bust: 33, Waist: 24 , Shoulder to Waist : 16 Ύ, Hips: Full , Waist to Hem: 32, Hem circumference: Full Price: $495 |
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Order # D980 |
Summery Floral Organza Dress - Bergdorf Goodman with Provenance
This is a lovely summer dress from the Custom Salon of Bergdorf Goodman. It is not flawless, but a attractive dated dress nonetheless. Its two layers of floral organza in ivory and blues over a cream silk petticoat. The bodice is draped over a silk lining with flesh tone straps. The quality is excellent, with a handset zipper, tiny snaps, rouleau bow bust pads and interior finishing. Labels: Bergdorf Goodman Made to Order & Bergdorf Goodman On the plaza 7.-15-1955 Mrs. E.F. Hutton. Provenance: We acquired this dress in 2002 from the estate auction of Taub Miller of Bloomington, IN. Miller was a Professor at IU, was also a diplomat with the State Department at the federal level. His family in NY had connections in the Fashion Industry from the 30s to 60s. This dress was part of a 3 pc lot, sent home to family to Taub Miller, are in the same size and taste. The other 2 items were 2 ca 1955 Mainbochers, a suit and a dress. This dress was made in 1955 for Mrs. E.F. Hutton. This would be the 3rd Mrs. Hutton, Dorothy Dear Metzger, who married E.F. Hutton, (1875 - 1962) the well known stockbroker. They were married February of 1936 in South Carolina. She was 28 years of age. Dorothy Hutton was described as dark haired and slender Condition: Very Good and presentable. Flaws as stated: Dress has been shortened The lining is uncut, but the organza layers have been trimmed to a 2 ½ hem , which is not quite sufficient to be restored to the original length. There is a small spot on the shoulder as shown. And the armsceye gussets have been reinforced with small pieces of matching fabric as shown. The armpits are lightly discolored. Size: Bust: 34, Waist: 25 , Shoulder to Waist: 15 ½, Hips: Full, Waist to Hem: 28½, Hem circumference: Full Price: $175 |
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Order # D974 |
Ca 1958 Traina-Norell Cream Silk Day Dress This understated luncheon/day dress from the last years of the Traina-Norell label forecasts where Norman Norell was heading as he looked in to the 1960s. This dress is made up in a heavy silk crepe with a beautifully cut bodice. The tucked waist line angles ever so slightly to the back, with a gathered blouson effect. The back closure is covered buttons with bound buttonholes. And as ever with a Norman Norell creation, the dress is beautifully made. Labels: Traina-Norell New York & Tribout Shop John Wanamakers Condition. Excellent , no spots, holes or stains. One faint dust mark on bodice at back. Size: Bust: 35, Waist; 26, CB Neck to Waist: 16 ½, Hips: 36, Waist to Hem: 26 ½ , Hem circumference: 40 Price: $165 |
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Order #O317 |
Late 1950s Classic Traina-Norell Navy Wool Coat A Classic. Double breasted navy wool melton coat with brass buttons and the signature deep hip patch pockets of Norman Norell. This coat is timeless. With this label, we date it to 1958 - 1969 before Anthony Traina died. The coat is a heavy winter weight with beautifully finished button cuffs and buttonholes. The proportions are excellent. It is line in navy blue silk satin. Labels: Traina-Norell New York and William Pen Hat and Gown Shop Pittsburgh, Pa. Condition: Excellent. No stains, no holes. One small Ό divot to the nap of the melton on the under lapel. The brass buttons show some surface scratching. Size: Bust: 36, Waist; 30 , Hips: 40s, Shoulders: 15, Sleeves: 23 ½, CB Neck to Hem : 42, Hem circumference: 48 Price: $185 |
Order #D19 |
Bias Cut Blue Linen 3 pc 1970s Pauline Trigιre Dress Another fine timeless summer gown from Pauline Trigιre. This has her signature bias welt front pockets and bias cut skirt that drapes to the figure. There are 3 pieces - dress, sash and shawl. All are beautifully made of course. The dress bodice is a sheer print cotton gauze with butterfly sleeves and nude underlining. The skirt, sash and wrap are a turquoise linen. The waist has elasticized sections to allow a range of fit. The shaped sash not only has fabric loops to secure it to the dress, but covered snaps to keep it placed just so. Hand set center back nylon zipper. The shawl is also cut on the bias. Labels: Pauline Trigιre & Bonwit Teller Condition: Excellent. No stains, no holes, hem has been raised 2 but not cut. Size: Dress: Bust: about 34, Waist: 26 - 32, Hips: up to 38, Shoulders: abt. 15 , CB Neck to Waist: 15, 20Waist to Hem: 40, Hem circumference: 50 Wrap: 15 X 104. Price: $175 |
