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Vintage 1968 Rudi Gernreich Museum-Held Black Wool Jersey Cut Out Mod Swimsuit
By Rudi Gerneich
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly coveted and museum-held Rudi Gernreich wool jersey cut-out swimsuit dating back to his
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1960s American Swimwear

1965 Balenciaga Haute Couture Museum-Held Metallic Pink Gold Beaded Silk Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inches This stunning Balenciaga haute couture client-numbered museum quality dress is in excellent
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960s Pierre Cardin Museum Held Bright Orange Space Age Petal Hem Vintage Dress
By Pierre Cardin Couture, Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
petalled / bubbled hem is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. This rare
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1970s Bill Gibb Couture Museum-Held Metallic Gold Sheer Lace Babydoll Mini Dress
By Bill Gibb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dating back to his 1978 fall-winter collection. His pieces are very collectible and found in museum
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1970s English Mini Dress

1960s Oscar de la Renta Pink Heart and Flower Print Vintage 60s Silk Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect for Valentines Day! Chic 1960s OSCAR DE LA RENTA museum held pink flower and heart print
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa Vintage S/S 1992 Runway Coral Corset Jacket Documented
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
for Vogue issue June 1992. The perfect collectors piece, this museum held vintage corset blazer is
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1990s French Blazers

1930's French Ivory Creme Silk Beaded Sheer Illusion Deco Bias-Cut Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 57 inches This 1930's museum-held dress is in beautiful wearable condition. I wouldn't be surprised
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1930s French Wedding Dresses

A/W 1982 Azzedine ALAÏA First Ready-To-Wear Collection Black Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
Vogue in 1986. This instantly recognizable and museum-held (Palais Galliera, Musée de la Mode de la
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1980s French Jackets

Azzedine Alaia Spring 1994 Houpette Chenille Green Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
images & held in museums Dark forest green chenille knitted dress Very soft plush stretch fabric Can
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1990s Day Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Pink Silk Dress S/S 2001
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Norwich, GB
the runway. The black version is held in the Met Museum (Accession Number 2001.776.1). Condition
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Couture 90's T42 Beaded teacup embroidered mini dresss
By Moschino Couture
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
bodice and has crisscross pale pink rope straps. Made in Italy, the identical style is currently held in
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1992 Rifat Ozbek Runway Documented "Bone" Western Military Inspired Jacket
By Rifat Özbek
Located in West Hollywood, CA
in Vogue Australia and is held by the V&A Museum. This versatile piece is a well-documented and
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1990s Italian Military Jackets

Cadoro jewels corp faux mother of pearl vest, 1969
By Cadoro
Located in London, GB
are held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. This piece from Cadoro is a
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1960s North American Vests

Vivienne Westwood F/W 1990/91 Swarm Of Cupids Fragonard Portrait Corset
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
couture, only very few of these pieces were made and are mostly held in museum collections including
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1990s British Blouses

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Design Museum, a shorter version is held in the Met, and the long gown version of the dress in black and
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1990s French Mini Dress

2007 Runway Alexander McQueen Black Crystal Embellished Pinafore Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
label. Lee McQueen runway pieces are increasingly scarce to market and many of his designs are now held
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Early 2000s Pencil Skirts

Vintage 1930 Chanel Haute Couture Documented Velvet Scarf-Neck Sculpted Cape
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
only similar garment we found is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York. Not only is this
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1930s French Capes

1971 Documented Madame Gres Haute Couture Black Lace Dress
By Madame Gres
Located in London, GB
wearer. Her pieces can fetch well over five figure sums and are held in every major museum collection
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

F/W 1995 Thierry Mugler Runway Ad Mini Skirt Sculptural Black Suit Velvet Trim
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"Someday I'll Be Famous" editorial in the September 1995 issue of Harper's Bazaar. Held by the Metropolitan
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1990s French Skirt Suits

1970s Documented Jean Varon Black Spider Cobweb Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
collection nearly 20 years and is notably held in several fashion museums worldwide. In fabulous vintage
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1970s British Evening Dresses

1960s Rahvis Couture Purple Crepe Mod Dress
Located in London, GB
the British film industry and their work is held by numerous fashion museums worldwide. The sisters
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1960s British Evening Dresses

Vintage Kimono Red Silk Brocade Japanese Wedding Dress
Located in North Hollywood, CA
handcrafted fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricate detailed hand-embroidery
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20th Century Japanese Wedding Dresses

Bags : A Lexicon of Style Valerie Steele, Laird Borrelli Hardcover Book 1st Ed.
By Rizzoli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
visual language.' Whether it’s the tiny hand-held jewel that holds only a lipstick or the trendy Prada
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Late 20th Century North American Fashion

F/W 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Purple Lesage Embroidery Floral Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
velvet of the jacket. A museum-worthy piece, the same jacket is currently held in the MET Museum
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1970s French Jackets

1949 Documented Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Grey Bar Jacket Suit
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture, Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
waist. A near identical suit in navy is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and we attach a 1949
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1940s French Skirt Suits

Pleats Please By Issey Miyake Limited Guest Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Jacket Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in PARIS, FR
of this series is held by the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute archives. They state: "Miyake
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1980s Evening Dresses

F/W 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Les Chinoises' Documented Dress Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, held by the YSL Museum in Marrakesh. This collection corresponded with the release of YSL's infamous
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1970s French Evening Dresses

Rodarte Runway Crystal Sequin Lace Ruffle Dress FW 2016
By Rodarte
Located in Boca Raton, FL
calling card. Rodarte’s designs are held in permanent collections at world-class museums including The
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen F/W 2010 “Angels & Demons” Medieval Art Royalty Gown Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Altarpiece, includes imagery from the historical triptych artwork from the German altarpiece held at Cologne
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Pleats Please Issey Miyake Guest Artist Series No. 4 Cai Guo-Qiang Bullet Pants
By Issey Miyake Guest Artist
Located in PARIS, FR
held by the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute archives. They state: "Miyake launched the Pleats
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Early 2000s Japanese Pleated Pants

Rodarte 2011 Runway Embroidered Tulle Wood Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Boca Raton, FL
calling card. Rodarte’s designs are held in permanent collections at world-class museums including The
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1992 Gianni Versace Couture Runway Rhinestone Bustier Catsuit Documented
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
are held together by ribbons that connect to rhinestone-covered rivets. A hook an eye closure at the
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1990s Italian Jumpsuits

Rodarte Tie Dye Beaded Embroidered Silk Gown F/W 2013 Runway
By Rodarte
Located in Boca Raton, FL
calling card. Rodarte’s designs are held in permanent collections at world-class museums including The
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fabulous Vintage Galanos Polka Dot Silk Pleated Belted Dress, 1980s
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
work is held at major museums worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Victoria and
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Rare Roy Lichtenstein Jacket and Pants Suit S/S 1991
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
front closure. Belt loops if desired. Versions of this piece are held in a number of permanent museum
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20th Century Trouser Pant Suits

Rodarte Fall 2015 Lace Crystal Embellished Feather Trim Mini Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Boca Raton, FL
calling card. Rodarte’s designs are held in permanent collections at world-class museums including The
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress
By Horrockses
Located in London, GB
HM Queen Elizabeth II and examples of these dresses are held in museums world wide. Best fit for a
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1950s British Informal Dresses

1974 Documented Bill Gibb Piano Key Pattern Five Piece Ensemble
By Bill Gibb
Located in London, GB
museum acquisition or a serious private collector and Bill Gibb designs are held in every major fashion
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1970s Cardigans

1960s Royal Milliner Simone Mirman Straw Bobble Hat
Located in London, GB
, Hardy Amis, John Cavanagh and Christian Dior London and her designs are held by museums and collections
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1960s British Hats

Divine 1970s Jean Muir Pleated Chiffon Ivory Black Dots Layered dress
By Jean Muir
Located in Boca Raton, FL
held in museums worldwide and she has been hailed as the greatest dressmaker in the world, in a league
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mugler H&M Leather ankle boots black size US 8.5 EUR 41 UK 7.5 Limited Edition
By Mugler, Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
fashion shows were extravagant affairs held in arena-like environments and the collections associated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

MOSCHINO COUTURE! Repetita Juvant S/S 1994 Khaki Beauty Tools "Survival Jacket"
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Munich, DE
fortunately, this one has all of them. Held by various fashion museums worldwide, it is a piece of fashion
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1990s Italian Blazers

S/S 1989 MOSCHINO COUTURE! "In Love We Trust" Cream Gold & Black Embroidered Top
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Munich, DE
fun vibe that Moschino has always represented as a brand. Versions of this piece are held at various
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1980s Italian Blouses

Issey Miyake Runway Flying Saucer Dress, Spring 1994
By Issey Miyake
Located in Cincinnati, OH
example is held by the Metropolitan Museum, accession no. 1994.603.3 See KTA 14.06.2016 lot 320 for an
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1990s Japanese Casual Dresses

20s Gallenga Golden Velvet Stencilled Tunic
By Maria Monaci Gallenga, Gallenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of art worthy of a museum. Slight soiling in spots - nothing very noticeable when held up. Most
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1920s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses Early 1960s Extremely Rare
By Ray-Ban
Located in Boca Raton, FL
eyeglasses in history. The arms of the glasses are held in with a 7 pronged hinge. The earlier model of the
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1960s American Sunglasses

1970's Mimi Di N Sand Dollar Belt or Necklace
By Mimi di N
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to represent sand dollars. Held together by chain links. Each disc is stamped "Mimi Di N 1974
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1970s Belts

Judith Leiber Embossed Black Leather Belt with Jeweled Buckle
By Judith Leiber
Located in Houston, TX
embossed black leather, and have a ring of small multicolored stones. The loops are held together by a gold
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Late 20th Century American Belts

Vintage 1952 Charles James Couture Documented Museum-Held Black Princess Coat
By Charles James
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
years later, as does this rare museum-held designer treasure. Measurements Bust:36-37 inches Waist:28
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1950s American Chesterfield Coats

1965 Geoffrey Beene Museum-Held Leopard Print Silk Strapless Wrap Maxi Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Geoffrey Beene museum-held leopard print maxi dress dating back to his 1965 collection
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1966 Geoffrey Beene Museum-Held Rhinestone Studded Black Wool Maxi Dress Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Geoffrey Beene museum-held rhinestone studded gown dating back to his 1966 collection
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1959 Hall Ludlow Couture Museum-Held Black Silk Appliquéd Petals Hourglass Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beautiful achievement. A gorgeous museum-held rare gown that would definitely make an unforgettable wedding
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1950s Australian Evening Gowns

Vintage 1987 Romeo Gigli Museum-Held Red Velvet Jester Petal Swing Coat Jacket
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
velvet. The twin version of this gorgeous piece is held in the permanent archives of The Metropolitan
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1980s Italian Jackets

1982 Galanos Couture Black White Floral Print Chiffon Long-Sleeve Tiered Gown
By James Galanos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking museum-held Galanos custom couture gown ensemble dating back to his 1982 collection
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Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1969 Pierre Balmain Haute-Couture Green Velvet Beaded Jeweled Gown & Tassel Wrap
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
working back handset metal zipper. Highly wearable museum held garment and an investment piece that will
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1979 Givenchy Haute-Couture Novelty Feather Print Silk Jacket Blouse & Skirt Set
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, museum-held wearable work of art. Measurements Jacket Bust:32-33 inches Waist:26 inches Sleeve Length
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1966 Geoffrey Beene Documented Rhinestone Studded Black Wool Maxi Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Geoffrey Beene museum-held rhinestone studded gown dating back to his 1966 Fall-Winter
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

(Museum) Early John Galliano Asymmetric Peplum Wool Skirt (Fall 1987)
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
and held in the hand (see runway image) and a v hemline at front. The label states ' SAMPLE NOT
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1980s English Skirts

1960s OSCAR DE LA RENTA pink silk gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brocade. The same dress held in the Goldstein Museum of design in Minnesota. (see image) Size : 4 Bust
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Spring 1994 Houpette Chenille Green Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
images & held in museums Dark forest green chenille knitted dress Very soft plush stretch fabric Can
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1990s Day Dresses

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