Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
1970s Yves St. Laurent Russian Collection Jacket
This 1970s red satin jacket by Yves St. Laurent is quilted with gold threads in a star pattern. The edges are finished with braid.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
1970s Knit Dress
Rows of graduated knit stitches stand out among the purl stitches that make up this 1970s knit dress. The graduated knit stitches accent the waist of the dress.
Labels:
1970's,
Knits,
Waistlines
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
1970s Donald Brooks Dress and Jacket Set
Instead of using stitched buttonholes Donald Brooks left openings in the seam between the body and the contrast band for the buttons on this 1970s dress and jacket set.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
1960s Beaded Owl Purse
This 1960s beaded purse is styled like those of Enid Collins and came from a craft kit. You added the jewels, sequins, and trims yourself.
Labels:
1960's,
Beads and Sequins
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
1950s Wool Suit
This 1950s wool suit has top-stitched curved pockets that mimic the curve in the neckline.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
1950s Tweed Swing Coat
This 1950s tweed swing coat has unusually shaped pockets with flaps both at the bust area and the hips.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
1990s Bill Blass Suit
The silk used for this 1990s suit by Bill Blass is a silk satin with a jacquard weave in a crocodile pattern.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
1930s Velvet Opera Coat
The collar of this 1930s opera coat has tucks all the way around to give it shape, almost like the petals of a flower.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
1970s Leonard of Paris Dress
The Leonard signature is scattered throughout the print on this 1970s maxi dress by Leonard of Paris.
Labels:
1970's,
Signatures
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
1950s Townley Suit
Bands of faille are applied at the front of this 1950s tweed suit by Townley. The seams at the center of the bands are left open to form slot buttonholes.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Vintage 60s Ruched DressA 1960s yellow chiffon dress
A 1960s yellow chiffon dress has a ruched bodice and chiffon swags hanging from the back of the neckline.
Labels:
1960's,
Back treatment,
Ruching
Monday, August 1, 2011
1960s Ball Gown by Ernest Newman
The hemline of this early 1960s ball gown by California couturier Ernest Newman is arched in the front and forms a train in the back.
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