Friday, July 31, 2009

Vintage 60s Bold Bright POP Art Andy Warhol Floral Sundress

The fabric of a 1960s tent dress has a bold bright floral warhol-esque print.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

1960s Metallic Brocade Dress

The buttons on this 1960's metallic brocade dress are covered in the same fabric that has been pieced to make a complementary design.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Vintage Shimmering Metallic Green Rhinestone Collar Swimsuit


The collar of a vintage 60s swimsuit has 3 rows of prong set rhinestones which help to accentuate the shimmer in the base fabric.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

1970s Arpeja Wrap Dress

Faggoting embroidery joins separate panels of fabric on this 1970's Arpeja Young Edwardian wrap dress.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Vintage 60's Black Sequin Bodice Evening Dress


The bodice of a 1960's gown is covered with black sequins and trimmed with a black velvet ribbon and bow.

Friday, July 24, 2009

1960s Beaded Mini Dress

The shoulder seam is tipped to the front and the armholes are cut in at an angle on this vintage 1960's beaded mini dress.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Vintage 60's Monogram *D* Collar Houndstooth Coat


The knit collar of a 1960s houndstooth coat has a large white D monogram.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

1980's Thierry Mugler Dress

This 1980's Thierry Mugler dress has one pocket on the back derriere that accents the wearer's curves.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Vintage 30's Maroon Swimaway Wool Swimsuit Bathing Suit

The bodice of a 1930s wool swimsuit has non working decorative buttons adorning the front pleated placket.

Monday, July 20, 2009

1950s Rosalie Macrini Party Dress

A dramatic pleated and tucked panel adorns the bodice of this 1950's party dress by Rosalie Macrini.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Vintage 70s Flouncy Semi Sheer Black Secretary Wrap Dress

The shoulders on a 1970's semi sheer wrap dress are gathered and tied allowing the shoulders to peek through the flounce collar.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

1960's Bill Blass Evening Gown

Ostrich feathers are dyed to match the colors of the print in this 1960's evening gown by Bill Blass. The feathers decorate the hem of the dress.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Vintage 50's Saks Fifth Ave Red Glass Beaded Handbag Purse


The top of a 1950s red seed bead purse has a kiss lock closure which is adorned with lipstick style matching tips.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

1990s Louis Feraud Jacket

This 1990's Louis Feraud suit jacket is trimmed with white soutache braid that forms a geometric pattern at the back of the sleeve cuff.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Vintage 60s Andrade Yellow Bold Floral Wide Palazzo Pants Jumpsuit

The neckline of a 1960s Hawaiian jumpsuit closes with three frog closures and is topped with a mandarin collar.

Friday, July 10, 2009

1960s Evening Gown

A seam curves under the bust on this 1960's Claralura evening gown. The darts are hidden in another curving seam right at the bust line. This gown comes with a matching opera coat.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Vintage 70's Alfred Shaheen Shimmering Blue Bird Evening Gown


The fabric of a 1970's evening gown has the Shaheen signature incorporated as part of the print.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

1960s Silk Evening Gown

A large bow decorates the front of a 1960's pink silk evening gown where the fitted bodice breaks into a flared mermaid hem.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Vintage 60s Elegant Miss Purple Polka Dot Dress

The fold over collar on a 1960's tunic dress wraps over the shoulder and forms the back of the sleeve opening creating a surplice shoulder.

Monday, July 6, 2009

1960s Beaded Cocktail Dress & Coat Set

Dangling clear glass beads add drama to the neckline and sleeve cuffs of a 1960s cocktail dress and coat set.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Vintage 70s Mister Robert Romper

The front of a 1970s black romper closes with a zipper that extends to the tips of the collar points so it can be converted into a turtleneck if desired.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

1970s Design Thai Top & Skirt

A separate flower is cut from the same fabric and used as an applique on top of the floral print of this 1970's maxi skirt by Design Thai. The skirt comes with a matching wrap top.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Vintage 60's White Crochet Lace Mini Dress

3/4 bell sleeves on a 1960s mini dress are unlined. Bell sleeves are set in sleeves which flare towards the bottom.