Thursday, September 30, 2010
1950s Don Loper Jacket
A 1950s red Don Loper jacket has a collar which one side threads through a carrier to create the closure.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
1960s Beaded Wedding Dress
The long straight skirt of this 1960s beaded wedding gown has a slit that is bordered with beading.
Labels:
1960's,
Beads and Sequins
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
1980s Black Sequin Dress
A vintage 1980s black sequin dress has keyhole cutouts at the shoulders in front and back with a long cut open back.
Labels:
1980's,
Beads and Sequins,
Collars,
Shoulders
Monday, September 27, 2010
1980s Galanos Dress
The full sleeves on this 1980s dress by James Galanos are gathered with rows of smocking stitches.
Friday, September 24, 2010
1950s Rhinestone Studded Dress
The collar and neckline opening of a 1950s dress is accented with prong set rhinestones.
Labels:
1950's,
Beads and Sequins,
Collars,
necklines
Thursday, September 23, 2010
1960s Michael Novarese Couture Gown
The silk satin bodice of this 1960s couture evening gown by Michael Novarese has ruching that is held in place with tiny hand stitches.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Vintage 1940s Irene Lentz Coat
The pockets on this 1940s coat by famous designer Irene Lentz are called bellows pockets. They are set on with an inverted pleat that allows the pocket to open up and fit your hand more easily.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
1940s Louella Ballerino Dress
The sleeve cuffs on this 1940s Louella Ballerino dress are accented with metallic gold painted stencils in a Southwestern pottery motif.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Vintage 40s Soft Yellow Lady Duff Rayon Nightgown
A 1940s nightgown has a floral appliqued bodice.
Labels:
1940's,
Applique,
bust treatment
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
1970s Norman Norell Evening Gown
The buttonholes on this 1970s Norman Norell evening gown are stitched by hand.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
1950s Sweater with Roses
3 dimensional red roses in velvet decorate this 1950s black lambswool sweater.
Monday, September 13, 2010
1980s Michael Novarese Couture Evening Gown
The asymmetric neckline of this 1980s couture evening gown by Michael Novarese is adorned with hand worked beading and gold mylar wrapped cording.
Labels:
1980's,
Beads and Sequins,
necklines
Friday, September 10, 2010
Vintage 60s DeWeese White Layered Chiffon Belted Swimsuit Bathing Suit
A new old stock DeWeese Swimsuit has layers of white chiffon ruffles, complete with hang tag.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
1950s Draped Dress
This 1950s day dress has gathers and drapes for a gorgeous effect at the waist.
Labels:
1950's,
Gathers,
Pleats and Tucks
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
1970s Lanvin Logo Print Dress
The print on this 1970s Lanvin dress is the company's logo in an allover print.
Friday, September 3, 2010
1970s Ruffled Silk Blouse
This 1970s silk poet blouse has loads of ruffles at the front and on the sleeves.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Vintage 70's Fumi's of Waikiki Bright Hawaiian Floral O-Ring Dress
A vintage 70s dress has an O-ring which joins the bust and skirt.
Labels:
1970's,
bust treatment,
Tailoring,
Waistlines
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
1920s Flapper Purse
Ostrich plumes are swirled in a circle on the front and back of this genuine 1920s flapper era purse.
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