Modern & Moore Clothing

1960's boho chic at its best from the department store of high fashion, Saks Fifth Avenue! A fun hippie style hand made wool sweater vest in a chunky yarn with colorful embroidery a...

Only Yves Saint Laurent could make dressing like a 'peasant' something glamorous and absolutely desirable. This raw silk tiered skirt is a lovely feminine design topped with a coord...

An Yves Saint Laurent silk blouse with an abstract pattern in shades of fuchsia, lilac, green, yellow, orange and white all resembling a cheerful watercolor painting. The details ad...

1970's Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche striped cotton blouse in a peasant style silhouette. The fabric is reminiscent of cotton ticking with a relaxed feel in dark shades including b...

This summery 1970's confection from Gucci combines colorful cotton with a unique silhouette to provide a fun design. The contrasting color combination of royal purple with a built-i...

1950’s Travilla ornate brocade dress with a built-in velvet bow belt. The rolled collar dress zips and hooks at the back with hooks and snaps at the belt. The gorgeous fabric is an...

1970's polished cotton sundress in a floral and stripe print with a mix of cheerful colors including pink, red, yellow, green and blue on a black background. The one shouldered desi...

Be someone’s Valentine with this ultra lush faux fur Donnybrook teddy coat with a floating hearts motif. The comfy silhouette hooks at the front with hidden pockets and rolled cuffs...

1970’s Italian silk faille cape with a luxurious sheared beaver fur lined interior. The fur provides cozy warmth to this design while the silk outer is a fun combination of lilac ma...

1960's Loubella of California looped wool yarn sweater vest. The sleeveless pullover construction has a button keyhole closure at the back. This fun piece sports a combination of h...

For the hostess with the mostest! Glam C.1960 pleated apron and attached oven mitt embellished with a stylized hand. The apron is a bleached burlap trimmed...

Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with ...

Fall/Winter 1983 Geoffrey Beene shift dress with kimono style sleeves, appliqued circles and 'disco ball' embellishments. This fabulous dress is simply wearable art with all the wit...

Missoni incorporates their iconic zigzag stripe pattern into a wonderful fringed wool poncho in earth tone browns with autumnal amber shades and flecks of metallic copper threading. ...

1960’s Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr gold lamé pant suit in shades of blue, aqua, orange and green with an exotic geometric print. The Nehru style coat zips at the front with gol...

Lush & lovely! Every sensory perception is stimulated by this gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent coat! The design starts with a rich ruby red heavy weight velvet fabric and moves on to a s...

Gorgeous cocoon sleeved magenta dress by CO, a Los Angeles based brand. The magenta fabric is a viscose and acetate blend with a weighty crepe feel and ...

This 1970's Geoffrey Beene two piece dress ensemble is a vision of loveliness. Both pieces are are a combination of a unique puckered black sheer fabric and a floral linen depicting...

Relax in style with a Natori quilted silk robe in a lovely shade of champagne beige. The kimono style silhouette has a classic open front, bell sleeves and wide sash belt. There ar...

Get that all American pin-up girl look with a 1950's Joan Barrie halter dress in a red and white polka dot cotton fabric with striped accents and red velvet trim. The halter necklin...

Roberto Cavalli is known for his unique and artistic textile designs which began early in his career with bohemian 'rich hippie' looks like this wonderful 1970's two piece suede leat...

Go West , young woman! And be sure to take your best western wear with you especially if it is by the iconic American brand, H Bar C. This contemporary version of the Charleston shirt offers a great combination of classic western styling in a feminine silhouette. The blue and white background is embellished with golden yellow and blue chain stitching accented by pave rhinestones. It closes at the front and cuffs with pearl...

C.1950 cap sleeve black shell style top custom fabricated from a Japanese obi cloth. The black background is the perfect frame for the rich royal purple, green and matte silver flor...

C.1950 sleeveless creme shell style top custom fabricated from a Japanese obi cloth. The rich creme background is the perfect frame for the vibrant coral red, antique white and gree...

Fab C.1970 black velvet pant suit by Y.E.S. of California. The jacket hooks at the front with a peplum silhouette and features a coordinating belt with rhinestone buckle. The pants sit high on the waist and zip at the back with a slight bell bottom hem. Pair it with a crisp white blouse for a tuxedo look or a black lace camisole...

C. 1980 A. J. Bari black and silver lamé metallic top with tuxedo styling including a bib detail at the bodice and detachable bow tie. It buttons down the front and at the rick rack...

C.1990 Collection by Mary McFadden two piece pant suit consisting of tunic top and palazzo pants. The top zips at the back with a black silk bodice vented at the sides and sleeves i...

1970's Dalani II navy blue jersey maxi dress with a sporty grosgrain ribbon trim in bright white and Spring green. This clever one shoulder design features a coordinating one shoulder wrap...

C.1970 cotton sun dress with a coordinating quilted bolero jacket and tie belt by Thai Lines of Bangkok. Both pieces are in a tropical hand screened floral print in vibrant shades of magenta, purple, yellow and green. The dress zips and hooks at the back with pockets and lingerie style straps that cross at the back. The jacket hooks...

Jean Paul Gaultier became known as the 'enfant terrible' of French fashion for his combination of genius design and irreverent style. He has also been described as 'playful' which w...

1960's Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue three piece evening ensemble consisting of a jacket, shell top and maxi skirt all in shades of dark chocolate brown and gold. The open collar wool...

1960's Dynasty cocktail dress and coat ensemble in a wool blend winter white fabric with metallic gold accents. The fabulous Nehru style coat buttons at ...

This glitzy little number lies somewhere between 1970's disco and 1980's glam. It is from a fabulous boutique that existed in Atlanta, once upon a time, the Snooty Hooty. The black...

We are mad for plaid! And it is especially fun when applied to a 1980's Norma Walter's strong shouldered silhouette and black sequins are added for a l...

1970’s sea foam green wide wale corduroy skirt by Kenzo for his early Jungle Jap label. The unique design buttons up on the side with a handkerchief s...

1960's Nat Kaplan hot pink chiffon evening dress with a rhinestone embellished belt. The lovely design has an ethereal quality and is reminiscent of a goddess gown silhouette. The t...

1970's floral cotton top and skirt by Jane Schaffhausen for her label Belle France. The peasant style design includes a pullover top and two tiered skirt that zips at the side. The top has vented puff sleeves and an elasticized collar with a faux drawstring bow accent. The unique skirt has a tiered overlay with drawstring in a complimentary print...

1970's Jaeger two piece shirt and skirt ensemble in a crisp cotton plaid with a vibrant combination of hot pink, orange, green, tan, purple and black. The tab collar shirt buttons u...

1960's Lanz peasant style floral maxi skirt in a cotton canvas. The skirt zips and hooks at the side with a 2.5" waistband and soft pleating. The ruffl...

1980's Albert Nipon navy blue silk organza evening dress with bands of gold accented by bows. The ultra feminine design zips and hooks at the bac...

1940's patriotic style red & blue crepe skirt suit with cropped jacket. The jacket is a stylized version of a military look with pointy wide collar, exaggerated shoulders, upturned ...

1940's Mildred O'Quinn brown satin jacquard skirt suit with a fun fabric depicting swing dancers. The classic '40's silhouette includes a peplum shaped jacket with defined shoulders...

1970's Victoria Royal black matte taffeta maxi dress with beaded striped cuffs and hem in shades of red, green and gold lamé. The dress zips and hooks at the back with a scoop neckl...

1970's Oscar de La Renta black & ivory satin cocktail dress with a demure silhouette and decidedly chic look. The dress zips and hooks at the back with hidden side pockets and braid...

This 1970's two piece dress and jacket ensemble by Victoria Royal is quite a ladylike version of a tuxedo. The dress zips and hooks at the back with a built in bow tie, silver beading at the waist and a row of rhinestone buttons at the front that replicates a tux shirt. The cropped collarless jacket is embellished with a beaded trellis pattern that compliments the beading on the dress. Both pieces are in a weighty sea foam blue matte satin. Think of this look as 'First Lady Fashion' ... Pat Nixon, Betty Ford...

Adorable striped candy confection! C.1960 party dress in a linen blend heavy striped fabric in shades of hot pink, orangey-red, royal blue and white. It zips and hooks at the back with acetate lining in the bodice and a netted built-in crinoline at the skirt. The design has unique details including a fitted bodice, pleating at the side panels and faux flap pockets at the hem. It is pure sugar and spice! No design label present ... perhaps a custom order with style tag at the base of the zipper as shown in photograph 14. CONDITION The dress makes a wonderful impression and has been professionally cleaned. It is in great condition with some signs of wear and use. There is a rust spot at the inside acetate lining of the bodice which cannot be seen on the exterior, please see photograph 13 near the right hand strap. There is the slightest hint of discoloration under the arms which I only noticed under the photography lights...

1960's sundress in a brightly colored seersucker madras plaid fabric by Gino Charles, a division of Malcolm Starr. Gino Charles was actually a label crea...

1970's Lillie Rubin Collection 700 maxi dress with an orange sherbet color jersey bodice and a gauzy cotton blend fabric skirt with an Art Deco revival print displaying shades of ora...

C.1970 pink and green polka dot cotton dress by Design House of Japan. The maxi dress has a pinafore construction with ties that criss-cross at the back and feed through a large gol...

Va-va-voom! Ultra glamorous 1970's two piece halter dress and jacket by New York couturier, Alfred Bosand. The two pieces are designed with a unique mint green fabric that has a vel...

This two piece pants and maxi vest by Whims of California has all the bells and whistles for chic 1960's party attire. The 100% cotton construction has the appearance of painted or ...

Flower power! 1960's black maxi jumper dress with an array of mod flowers in white faceted metal studs accented by colorful centers in shades of hot pink, ...

1960's ultra glam black velvet jumpsuit with intricate silver beading at the bodice and cuffs. The jumpsuit zips and hooks at the deep v-back with a v...

A modern twist on the 'little black dress' by a designer of ultra feminine styles, Peggy Jennings. Ms. Jennings designs often include antique and handm...

1950's bronzed gold textured lamé wiggle dress with a sassy cut out design at the back accented by bows. The sleeveless silhouette zips, hooks and snaps at the back with a cord deta...

Late 19th Century woman's mantle cloak or Chyrpy with the artistic hallmarks of the Tekke tribe of Turkmenistan. Though the cloak appears to have sleeves, it is actually intended to drape from the head with the sleeve style tassels hanging in the back. The cloak is primarily made from pieced silk textiles with intricate stitching that creates traditional patterns including a stylized flower and geometric shapes. The hem is decorated with heavy silk fringe and the interior is lined in contrasting printed cotton fabrics. It is a beautiful piece of textile art worthy of display or drape it on the shoulders as shown in the photographs. This special piece is from the estate and private collection of Peggy Slappey, a well traveled lady who passionately collected textile art from Central Asia. Additional items from Ms. Slappey's collection are available on the Modern & Moore homepage including Ikat robes...

A beautiful early to mid 20th Century quilted silk woman's robe from the Mazar-i-Sharif region of Northern Afghanistan, Central Asia. The robe is in a traditional Ikat pattern displ...

Bombshell beauty! 1950's wiggle dress in a slinky red silver lamé fabric with a bow accent at the bodice and hip pockets. The sleeveless silhouette zips and hooks at the scoop back...

C.1980 Emanuel Ungaro royal blue silk shift dress with coordinating cropped quilted jacket with a celestial style silvery gray print. The dress has a pullover construction with hidd...

Saks Fifth Avenue youthful 1960's mod version of a classic 'little black dress' in a black crepe fabric that appears to be silk with rhinestone embellishments in the form of faux clip buckles. The fabric is lined and hemmed with padded cording which also lines the neck. The sleeveless dress zips and hooks at the back with soft inverted pleats that add a little volume to the skirt while the bodice is fitted for a simple albeit sleek style. A wonderful vintage staple...