Monday, September 30, 2013
Vintage 1940s Castillo Couture Coat
This documented 1947 silk coat by Antonio Castillo for Elizabeth Arden has self fabric halo buttons and hand worked bound buttonholes.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
1920s Embroidered Jacket
This 1920s wool jacket was imported from India by S.S. Sarna. It is covered in hand worked chainstitch embroidery in vivid colors.
Labels:
1920's,
Embroidery
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
1950s Evening Gown
This 1950s evening gown has a shelf bust filled with pleated chiffon to accent your curves.
Labels:
1950's,
Bodice,
bust treatment
Monday, September 23, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
1950s Cocktail Dress
This 1950s cocktail dress by Brielle Creations has elaborate satin roses at the neckline and hem.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
1960s Metallic Brocade Dress
This 1960s dress and jacket ensemble is fashioned of a metallic brocade fabric with a very Art Nouveau pattern in the weave. The jacket is trimmed in mink fur.
Friday, September 13, 2013
1960s Fringe Flapper Dress
A 1960s dress has fringe cascading from the waist and augmented with a bow.
Labels:
1960's,
Textures,
Waistlines
Thursday, September 12, 2013
1920s Wool Gabardine Coat
This 1920s coat has bell shaped sleeves that are accented with row after row of embroidered triangles.
Labels:
1920's,
Embroidery,
Sleeves
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Vintage 70s Velvet Patchwork Maxi Skirt
This 1970s maxi skirt is made from crazy quilt patches of various velvet fabrics. Each patch is edged with hand stitched embroidery in orange thread.
Labels:
1970's,
Embroidery,
quilting
Monday, September 9, 2013
Vintage Charles Jourdan Coin Purse
A vintage Charles Jourdan coin purse wallet has the designer initials embossed on the head of the snap.
Labels:
Closures,
Leatherwork
Friday, September 6, 2013
1970s Spider Web Evening Gown
The left sleeve of this 1970s evening gown is decorated with hand stitched rhinestones in an elaborate spider web design.
Labels:
1970's,
Beads and Sequins,
Shoulders,
Sleeves
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Leather Shoes
A vintage pair of Yves Saint Laurent Gold leather high heel sandals have braided leather straps.
Labels:
Leatherwork
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
1960s Beaded Party Dress
This 1960s beaded silk party dress features elaborate beading on the bodice consisting of aurora borealis crystals and glass beads.
Labels:
1960's,
Beads and Sequins
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Vintage Gucci Accessory Collection
A small vintage Gucci monogrammed travel pouch has the serial number on the inside of the label.
Labels:
1980's,
Leatherwork,
Logo
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