Friday, September 30, 2011

1960s Kay Selig Dress

The skirt of this 1960s dress by Kay Selig is covered in vertical rows of chiffon ruffles.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

1950s Pendleton Wool 49er Jacket

A vintage 1950s Pendleton 49er jacket has a large patch pocket at the chest.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

1970s Oscar de la Renta Knit Dress

This 1970s Oscar de la Renta dress is hand knit in an openwork pattern.  The yoke is accented with crochet.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Vintage 60s Peacock Feather Muu Muu Housecoat

A 1960s Muu muu is made from a peacock print fabric.

Monday, September 26, 2011

1970s Maxi Coat

This 1970s evening coat is maxi in length and has feathers at the collar.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Vintage 1970s T-Strap Rangoni Reptile Shoes

A pair of 1970s Rangoli T-strap shoes are made from multicolored reptile skin.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

1960s Mod Coat by Michael Novarese

The wild print on this 1960s coat by Michael Novarese is perfectly matched at the front opening edges.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Vintage 1970s Ethnic Metallic Maxi Skirt


A vintage 1970s maxi skirt has metallic threads making up the ethnic weave in a neospun jersey fabric called Courtelle.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

1950s Monkey Sweater

The monkeys that decorate this 1950s sweater are knitted in intarsia style. The monkeys are actually knitted in metal yarn and the sweater has embroidered details.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Vintage 60s Black Eyelet Dress

The waist of a 1960s black eyelet dress is tailored with piping and gathered to give a ruched effect.

Friday, September 16, 2011

1940s Philip Mangone Coat

This vintage 1940s coat by Philip Mangone has lantern style sleeves.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Lily Print Vintage Velvet Maxi Skirt

A 1960s Mr Dino velvet skirt has a large lily in the print.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

1980s Sumiko Art-to-Wear Coat

This 1980s art-to-wear coat has appliques of mink fur, doeskin suede, ponyskin, and snakeskin.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

1960s Faux Fur Animal Print Coat


A 1960's faux fur animal print jacket has a large leather collar which closes with a zipper.

Monday, September 12, 2011

1960s Party Dress

Colored pieces of mylar are mixed with sequins, rhinestones and beads to form borders at the hem and sleeve cuffs of this 1960s party dress.

Friday, September 9, 2011

1950s Pedal Pushers with Polka Dot Pockets


A pair of 1950s pedal pushers have a diagonal polka dot accent trim treatment at the hip pockets.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

1940s Beaded Princess Coat

The double layered sleeves on this 1940s princess coat are accented with beadwork.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Vintage Multi - colored Fur Vest

A vintage fur vest has multicolored patches sewn in a geometric pattern.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

1960s Cocktail Dress

This 1960s cocktail dress has a crystal pleated ruffle with a lettuce edge hem at the neckline.

Friday, September 2, 2011

1970s Handprinted Dress

This 1970s dress has a hand printed design in an ethnic inspired motif.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Vintage 60s Wondermaid Black 'Satinmaid' French Lace Teddy


A 1970s lace teddy incorporates "Dentelles A La Fransaise" style lace at the top of bodice and waist.