Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Vintage early 60's Bernetti Celery Silk Shantung Beaded Gown
The lace bodice of a 1960s silk gown is accented with small ivory pearl beads adding a touch of elegance.
Labels:
1960's,
Beads and Sequins,
Lace
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
1990s Bill Blass Suit
The edges of a 1990s power suit by Bill Blass are finished with blanket stitch embroidery worked in two strands of tiny rayon cord.
Labels:
1990's,
Embroidery
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
1950s Evening Coat
A 1950s cocktail or evening coat is made from authentic Uchikake kimono silk. A Uchikake is a formal kimono made of elaborate metallic and embroidered brocade that is worn by a bride.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
1960s Miss Elliette Ruffle Dress
Tiers of accordion pleats are given a lettuce edge with the use of plastic filament thread in the hem.
Labels:
1960's,
Hemlines,
Pleats and Tucks,
Ruffles
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
1990s Galanos Evening Gown
The back slit of this vintage 1990s Galanos evening gown is decorated with the same buttons and loops found at the back neckline opening.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Vintage 50s Hand Painted Sequined Black Velvet Circle Skirt & Top
A 1950s black velvet Mexican tourist circle skirt is hand painted and accented with sequins. The ensemble has a matching top.
Labels:
1950's,
Beads and Sequins
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
1950s Marusia Full Skirted Dress
6 pleated diamonds are sewn together to form flower shapes and then stitched all over the skirt of a 1950s party dress by Marusia.
Labels:
1950's,
Applique,
Pleats and Tucks
Monday, September 14, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
1960s Bill Blass Dinner Suit
The shoulders are accented with epaulets and rhinestone buttons on this 1960s evening suit by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
1950s Jacques Heim Cocoon Coat
The sleeves are ingeniously cut and sewn to curve to the front on this 1950s silk cocoon coat by couturier Jacques Heim.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Vintage 50's Gold Beaded Black Sweater
Small gold seed beads are sewn into an artful floral pattern along the font, back collar and sleeve cuffs of a 1950s black sweater.
Labels:
1950's,
Beads and Sequins
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Vintage Enid Collins 'Night Owl' Jeweled Purse Handbag
The sides of a jeweled Enid Collins handbag have her trademark EC initials and the title of the purse 'Night Owl'.
Labels:
1960's,
Signatures
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Vintage 40s Novelty Print Bikini Swimsuit
The top of a 1940's cotton swimsuit has an inverted V multiple shape stitching area under the bust line adding a bit of support.
Labels:
1940's,
Pleats and Tucks,
Tailoring
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