1950s Metallic Brocade Evening Gown London Label
This stunning evening gown can be worn with or without the full overskirt that attaches with hooks and eyes around the waistline. On its own, the gown is an elegant and sleek sheath. With the overskirt it becomes a statement!
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Vibrant 1960's Suzy Perette Floral Chiffon Dress
Tulip garden printed chiffon in vibrant hues of pink, orange, yellow and green is just as current today as when it was made in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Labeled Suzy Perette, the dress features a draped bodice and fitted waist.
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1970's Geoffrey Beene Boutique Halter Dress
What a wonderful dress for a garden party! Light as a feather in orange chiffon with white dots and woven satin stripe. The fabric is bias cut so the stripes are on the diagonal adding more dimension and flare to the overall design.
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1960s Norman Norell Jacket
In 1952, Norman Norell stated, "My approach to design consists of a great deal of thinking and not much designing. I believe in thinking out what the next logical and natural trend in fashion will be. Once I have decided, the rest is easy. I simply take th most straightforward approach to it, without any extra, fancy trimmings. I don't like over designing anything."
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Vintage Originala Belted Wool Dressmaker Coat
Originala was known for its high end ready to wear coats and suits and several well known designers including Marc Bohan and Louis Dell'Olio designed for the company. This spectacular belted dressmaker coat of fine textured wool is one of my favorites.
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60s Beaded Evening Gown by Helen Rose
Hollywood costume designer and academy award winner Helen Rose may be best know for having designed the wedding gown worn by Grace Kelly. Her elegant and classic designs were seen in movies such as Designing Women with Lauren Bacall (1956) and sold in exclusive stores and designer salons across the country.
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1950's Vintage New Look Caped Fit'n Flair Coat
A remarkable vintage early 1950s new look coat is fashioned with a caped effect across the shoulder and bust line. The cape features button details and faux pockets. It features a flared full skirt with slash pockets and a wide collar covered in black velvet.
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1960s Neiman-Marcus Evening Gown
Another classic is this fitted metallic brocade 1960s evening gown and matching jacket in the style made popular by Jackie Kennedy and other icons of the time. Soft green and gold shimmer in this pleasing combination. The dress features a scooped neckline and a very straight, fitted silhouette. Back closure with a metal zipper. Neiman-Marcus label. The waist length jacket has elbow length sleeves and buttons in front with self covered buttons.
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Sophisticated Paris Label Dress by Jean Dargence
April in Paris! This gorgeous dress and jacket of mauve pink organdy has April in Paris written all over it. To top it off it has the Paris label of Jean Dargence stitched into the jacket.
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1950s Vintage Orlon Rhinestone Bolero Sweater Shrug
What a perfect addition to any wardrobe! This sweater will be your new go to piece and you'll find yourself wearing it with everything from jeans to cocktail dresses. Made of orlon it is studded with prong set rhinestones and pearls.
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Military Inspired Bill Blass Dress & Jacket
This lovely dress and jacket have a simplicity of design and are oh so easy to wear. The dress is a fitted sleeveless sheath fashioned of dark navy wool gabardine with front pockets. The jacket is double breasted with a simple collar and chain belt.
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1950s New Look Coat by Hattie Carnegie
Dating to the early 1950s this Carnegie Blue, new look coat would have been at the height of fashion when it was made. The fabric is a bit of a mystery. It is likely a wool and silk blend with perhaps some linen and is a medium weight with a slightly rough hand to it. I have seen this type of fabric referred to as alpaca but I just can't be sure what the fiber content is without further testing.
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1960s Bonnie Cashin for Sills Suede Trimmed Coat
Bonnie Cashin was one of the great American designers of the 20th century. Born in Oakland, CA in 1915, she was the daughter of a dressmaker and began her design career at a very young age designing for a balet company. She founded her own company in 1953 featuring uncomplicated, clean lined designs which were a hallmark throughout her career.
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1950s Herbert Sondheim Cocktail Party Dress
This Sondheim dress of hot pink floral silk features a mock wrapped bodice studded with prong set rhinestones and sequins. The waistline is accented with a coordinating lavender pink velvet bow.
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1950's New Look Sharkskin Party Dress
This ravishing red, full skirted 1950s halter dress with shelf bust line has it all! I believe the fabric is sharkskin as it is woven with red and black or dark blue thread that give it its sheen. The full skirt features both inverted pleats and panels of accordion pleats. Back metal zipper and boning in the bodice. The color is a cranberry juice red.
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Vintage 1950s Persian Lamb Karakul Stole & Matching Muff
A gorgeous wrap to top off any vintage or contemporary outfit. This Karakul stole features a back bow treatment setting it apart from the rest and, it comes with a matching zippered muff/purse, just right for keeping your hands warm with a zippered top opening for keeping essentials handy.
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Leather Trimmed Bonnie Cashin Sweater Coat
Bonnie Cashin, known for her innovative sportswear, was one of the great American designers of the 20th century. She was especially known for her woven wools trimmed with leather.
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