Tuesday, August 11, 2009

1960s Velvet Coat

A grid of black satin stitch embroidery accents the printed velvet fabric on this 1960's coat.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Vintage 80's Kenzo Navy Blue Wool Tailored Coat

The yoke on an 80's tailored Kenzo coat extends to create the flaps over the chest pockets. The flaps are detailed with red circle grommets which are also seen at the back waistline.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Vintage 60s Brocade & Velvet Evening Gown

A large self-fabric bow accents the bottom of the deep scoop neckline on the back of a 1960's evening gown.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Vintage 70s Bonnie Cashin Leather Trimmed Charcoal Wool Jacket

A classic example of Bonnie Cashin's signature closures, this leather trimmed jacket from the 1970's has twist lock toggle brass closures along the front placket.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

1950s Ceil Chapman Dress

Ceil Chapman uses the scalloped edge of black lace as the edge of the neckline on this dramatic vintage 1950's cocktail dress.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Vintage 80's Pauline Trigere Sculptural Blue Wool Coat

A 1980's Pauline Trigere coat has dramatic sculptural shoulders composed of three folded pleats.

Monday, August 3, 2009

1960s Brocade Dress & Jacket

Elaborate Oriental frogs and ball buttons act as closures and make a lovely decoration on this vintage 1960's brocade dress with matching jacket.