Tuesday, November 30, 2010
1960s Metallic Mini Dress and Coat
This 1960s metallic lamé coat closes with giant frogs and ball buttons.
Monday, November 29, 2010
70s Christmas Tree Brooch
A 1970s Christmas Tree brooch is adorned with prong set rhinestones.
Labels:
1970's,
Rhinestones
Friday, November 26, 2010
1950s Lilli Ann Jacket
The pockets of this 1950s Lilli Ann jacket are decorated with binding in a pretty petal shape.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
1991 Hermes Soie Volantes Scarf
This Hermes silk scarf has a hand-rolled hem that turns to the front or right side of the fabric.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
1950s Jantzen Swimsuit
A 1950s swimsuit by Jantzen has a bubble bottom.
Labels:
1950's,
Embroidery,
Hemlines,
Tailoring,
Waistlines
Monday, November 22, 2010
1970s Pauline Trigere Dress
This 1970s dress and jacket set by Pauline Trigere is decorated with vertical slot seams.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Vintage Western Boots
A pair of vintage boots have multiple rows of coordinated top-stitching.
Labels:
Leatherwork
Thursday, November 18, 2010
1980s Tracy Mills Evening Ensemble
The silk jersey top of this 1980s evening ensemble by Tracy Mills is adorned with a beaded lily.
Labels:
1980's,
Beads and Sequins
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Vintage 70s Embroidered Sweater
A vintage 70s sweater has the designer name embroidered above the chest.
Labels:
1970's,
Embroidery,
Signatures
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
1960s Wedding Gown
This 1960s wedding gown is made from 3 layers of silk organza that are adorned with delicate embroidery, pearls, and 3-dimensional organza roses.
Labels:
1960's,
Beads and Sequins,
Embroidery
Monday, November 15, 2010
A 1950s Lilli Diamond dress has a black silk sheer overlay over white lace which is studded with rhinestones.
Labels:
1950's,
bust treatment,
Fabrics,
Lace,
Rhinestones
Friday, November 12, 2010
1960s Enzo Quaglia Suit
Note how the seams of the jacket exactly line up with the pocket flaps of the dress on this 1960s suit by Zurich couturier Enzo Quaglia.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
1980s Vintage Sweater with Pearls, Fur and Snakeskin
A vintage 80s sweater has snakeskin, fur and peals accenting the front in an abstract design.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
1970s Hanae Mori Couture Evening Gown
The center back seam on this 1970s Hanae Mori couture gown closes with hanging snaps to cover the zipper in the lining. The snaps are covered in silk chiffon to match the color of the print next to it.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
1960s Lilly Pulitzer Outfit
A 1960s Lilly Pulitzer outfit has the 'Lilly" signature hidden in the bright floral print of the fabric.
Labels:
1960's,
Fabrics,
Signatures
Monday, November 8, 2010
1950s Dorothy O'Hara Dress
This 1950s Dorothy O'Hara dress is shaped with tuck and gathers that form graceful folds.
Labels:
1950's,
Gathers,
Pleats and Tucks
Friday, November 5, 2010
1980s Michael Hoban Red Leather Dress
A vintage 1980s red leather dress has an open back.
Labels:
1980's,
Back treatment
Thursday, November 4, 2010
1970s Pink Metallic Evening Dress
The bodice of this 1970s pink metallic evening gown is accented with 3-dimensional floral appliques in pink and silver lamé.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
1960s Malcolm Starr Evening Gown
The low cut neckline of this 1960s Malcolm Starr evening gown comes to points all the way around.
Monday, November 1, 2010
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