Friday, October 29, 2010

1960s Balenciaga Deshabille Lounge Robe

The back of the sleeves of this 1960s Balenciaga deshabille are decorated with metal braid and buttons with loops.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Vintage 70s Princess Coat

A 1970s princess coat has a black velvet shawl collar.


Wednesday, October 27, 2010

1950s Maxwell Shieff Evening Gown

The skirt of this 1950s ball gown by Maxwell Shieff is decorated with a huge stylized belt buckle that has a rhinestone prong.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

1950s Vera Neumann Scarf

A 1950s Vera Neumann silk scarf has a hand rolled edge and ladybug signature.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Vintage 60s Donald Brooks Evening Gown

The neckline of this 1960s Donald Brooks evening gown is set with huge glass rhinestones.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Vintage long Bone White Wedding Gloves

A pair of vintage bone white kid leather gloves have 3 pearl buttons on inner wrist.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

1950s Abe Schrader Dress

This 1950s dress by Abe Schrader has a contrasting silk taffeta bow at the front bodice.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Vintage Jacques Saint Laurent Multi colored Beaver Fur Vest

A vintage beaver fur vest has different colors of fur sewn to form a beautiful variegated pattern.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

1950s Wool Felt Circle Skirt

Gold paint is stenciled in an optical illusion pattern of squares on this 1950s wool felt circle skirt.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Friday, October 15, 2010

1970s Sybil Connolly Silk Dress

The neckline of this 1970s dress by Sybil Connolly is accented with a double ruffle that has hand rolled edges.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Vintage Dirndl

The hemline of a vintage Dirndl is embroidered with a red and green floral design.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Vintage 70s Evening Gown

Black, smoky gray, and crystal rhinestones are bezel set on this vintage 70s evening gown that is possibly by Halston.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Vintage 50s Lilli Ann Paris Fuzzy Wool Eyelash Fur Blend Swing Coat

A 1950s Lilli Ann coat has a fuzzy texture complete with fur guard hairs.

Monday, October 11, 2010

1970s Lilli Diamond Evening Gown

Red sequins are sewn to a metallic knit base fabric on this 1970s evening gown by Lilli Diamond.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

1970s Design Thai Quilted Evening Coat

This 1970s silk evening coat by Design Thai is allover quilted in a floral pattern. The thin cotton batting between the outer and inner layers of fabric give a padded effect to the quilting.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

1950s Dyed Sheared Beaver Jacket

A 1950s dyed sheared beaver jacket is accented with a white mink collar.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

1960s Seymour Fox Suit

This 1960s suit by Seymour Fox is probably a copy of a Chanel design. It has elaborate brass buttons.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Vintage 50s Black and Silver Striped Glitter Wiggle Dress

A 1950s wiggle dress has a large bow accenting the waist. The fabric is black and silver striped with a layer of iridescent glitter.

Friday, October 1, 2010

1950s Metallic Gold Cocktail Dress

This 1950s cocktail dress is made of a rayon fabric base with gold metallic "eyelash" strands that extend out in a 3-dimensional effect.