Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Vintage 50s Silver Lame Springolators

The foot bed of a pair of 1950s Spring-o-lators has an elasticized band at the arch which helps to hold the shoe to the foot.

Monday, August 30, 2010

1960s Pauline Trigere Coat

This early 1960s coat by Pauline Trigere has hug patch pockets that wrap around to the back.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Super wide Vintage 80s Black Snake and Suede Belt

A vintage 80s wide 6.5" snake and suede leather belt fastens on the inside with a snap and on the outside with a large black triagular shaped button. Trimmed with coordinating brown and ivory snake skin.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

1950s Full Skirted Party Dress

Plaid fabric forms two poufs, then is inserted in panels on the skirt to look like a giant bow on this 1950s full skirted party dress.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Hermes L'Atlantide 1995 Annie Faivre Silk Navy Blue Scarf


The edge of a vintage Hermes silk scarf is rolled towards the design.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

1990s Christian Dior Boutique Suit

The glass rhinestone buttons on this 1994 Christian Dior Boutique suit measure a full 1 1/4" across!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Vintage 80s Fuchsia Pink Jean Muir Rayon Jersey Dress

The top stitched princess seams on a 1980s Jean Muir dress transition into inverted pleats at the waistline.

Friday, August 20, 2010

1950s Beaded Sweater

This 1950s cashmere sweater is ornately beaded with pastel rocaille beads in a floral pattern.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Vintage 70s ESTEVEZ Red Keyhole Sleeveless Maxi Dress

A vintage 70s dress by Estevez has a keyhole neckline.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

1940s Suit Jacket

The yoke of this 1940s suit jacket is decorated with buttons all the way around.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Vintage 70s Lilly Pulitzer Men's Colorful Fish Tie

A 1970s tie by Lilly Pulitzer has her signature hidden in the design.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Vintage 70s Sweater and Skirt Set

This vintage 1970s set consists of a long skirt and matching cashmere sweater that is trimmed in ostrich feathers.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Vintage 70s Hawaiian Side Paneled Dress

Two coordinating prints of a vintage 70s Hawaiian dress are accented with a bow.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Vintage 70s Adele Simpson Dress

The neckline of this 1970s Adele Simpson dress is accented with pintucks.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Vintage 80s Leonard of Paris Apothecary Drinks Jersey Top

A silk jersey top by Leonard of Paris has a signature in the print.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

1970s Nude Illusion Wedding Dress

The halter bodice of this 1970s wedding dress is fashioned of floral Venice lace layered over nude color lining for a nude illusion affect.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Vintage 60s Plush Chenille Carpetbag Handbag Purse


A 1960s carpetbag purse is made of a plush sculptural chenille fabric.

Friday, August 6, 2010

1950s Navy Wool Dress

Satin covered diamond studs cover this entire 1950s dress. They are concentrated around the notched neckline.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Vintage 50s Fringe Eyelash Threaded Slim Cut Pants

The 'eyelash' fabric on a pair of 1950s slim pants has woven threads with loose fringe edges.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

1960s Ribbonwork Jacket

The ribbonwork on this 1960s jacket forms a floral pattern surrounded by scallops. The ribbons are applied so thickly that the backing fabric does no show through.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Vintage 50's Black Sequin Sleeveless Top


A 1950s sleeveless top is covered in black sequins.

Monday, August 2, 2010

1967 Jeanne Lanvin Dress

Bands of silver lamé are accented with rhinestones on this Jeanne Lanvin dress from 1967. The center front band hides the zipper closure.