The hemline of a 1950's lace dress is softly shirred adding interest to the scalloped edge of the lace.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Vintage 50's Van Raalte Black Illusion Lace Pink Ribbon Trim Nylon Full Slip
Illusion lace bodice and hemline of a 1950's full slip has black lace overlay against a blush nylon background. Sweet soft blush pink ribbon is woven into the lace captured at the edge of bodice
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Vintage 30s Garden Party Dress
Smocking stitches at the waist add fullness to the back of the skirt on this 1930's silk floral garden party dress.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Vintage 60's Color block Embroidered Donkey Pocket Dress
A large patch pocket on the front of a 1960's colorblock dress has an appliqued and embroidered donkey decoration.
Labels:
1960's,
Embroidery,
Pockets
Friday, May 22, 2009
1950s Silk Party Dress
Elaborate eyelet embroidery accents the wide waist and hem on this 1950's silk chiffon full skirted party dress.
Labels:
1950's,
Embroidery
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Vintage 70s Hand Rolled Silk Scarf by Vera
A 1970's silk scarf by Vera carries her signature. This is her larger signature that is on pieces from the 70's and 80's.
Labels:
1970's,
Signatures
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
1950s Party Dress
The bell shaped skirt of this 1950's party dress is accented with ruched panels and large bows at the front and back.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Vintage 40's Holyvogue Trapunto Tie
A Vintage Hollyvogue tie has trapunto work. Trapunto is a process of stuffing the fabric from underneath and applying decorative stitching on the top creating a raised surface. It is an Italian word meaning to embroider.
Labels:
bust treatment,
Embroidery,
Textures
Monday, May 18, 2009
1960s Pat Sandler Evening Gown
Large rhinestones, orange beads, and unusual silver disk sequins with cut-outs form a Cleopatra bib style collar on this 1960s evening gown by Pat Sandler.
Labels:
1960's,
Beads and Sequins
Friday, May 15, 2009
Vintage 70s Sleeveless Polka Dots and Stripes Maxi Dress
A delightful combination of various sizes of polka dots and stripes are blended to create a fun print on this 1970's maxi dress.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Vintage 40s African Print Dress
A straight band of contrasting print is seamed to curve up over the shoulder on this late 1940's dress which brings to mind the work of the designer Tina Leser.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Vintage 60's Miss Elaine Marc Signature Bright Bold Ruffled Bodysuit
The nylon jersey fabric of this Miss Elaine bodysuit has the signature 'Marc'. There was a series of signature marc fabrics used in pieces by the company, and we have learned that the identity of 'marc' is now the Chairman of Miss Elaine.
Labels:
1960's,
Fabrics,
Signatures
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Vintage 60's Delhiwala India Yellow Silk Embroidered Sleeveless Dress
The front neckline of this 1960's silk dress has a single hook closure at the top creating a keyhole with embroidery adorning the front and back of bodice.
Labels:
1960's,
Embroidery,
necklines
Friday, May 8, 2009
1960s Serbin Screenprint Dress
This 1960s Serbin screenprint silk dress has the Serbin signature at the bottom of the butterfly print.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Vintage 70's Catherine Ogust for Penthouse Gallery Origami Maxi Dress
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
1940s Film Noir Dress
The sleeves of this 1940's dress have deeply cut armholes and a dolman shape. This was a popular style immediately post-war in 1946-47.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
1960s Lillie Rubin Beaded Cocktail Dress
Swirls of lace are accented with rhinestones, beads, and dangling crystals on this 1960's cocktail dress by Lillie Rubin.
Labels:
1960's,
Beads and Sequins,
Lace
Friday, May 1, 2009
1980 Eel Skin Clutch
The top flap of a 1980's eel skin clutch purse is sewn and treated into a windowpane like pattern creating an interesting texture which compliments the balance of the purse.
Labels:
1980's,
Leatherwork,
Textures
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