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Adolfo Sardina

Adolfo New York Vintage Glamour Dark Ranch Mink Coat by Size 10-12
Adolfo New York Vintage Glamour Dark Ranch Mink Coat by Size 10-12

Adolfo New York Vintage Glamour Dark Ranch Mink Coat by Size 10-12

By Adolfo

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Early life and training: Born Adolfo Sardiña in Havana, Cuba, he trained in Paris with Cristóbal Balenciaga before moving to New York in the 1950s.

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1980s American Coats

Couture Adolfo New York Lame Silk Gold & Black SheerSleeves Peasant Blouse c1970
Couture Adolfo New York Lame Silk Gold & Black SheerSleeves Peasant Blouse c1970

Couture Adolfo New York Lame Silk Gold & Black SheerSleeves Peasant Blouse c1970

By Adolfo

Located in Chicago, IL

The bust is 43 inches, narrowing slightly to 41 inches at the hem. From Havana, Adolfo Sardiña (1923-2021) apprenticed with Cristóbal Balenciaga in Paris before moving in the 1950s ...

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1970s American Blouses

1980s Adolfo Black Embroidered Piano Shawl Dress
1980s Adolfo Black Embroidered Piano Shawl Dress

1980s Adolfo Black Embroidered Piano Shawl Dress

By Adolfo

Located in London, GB

We think it a best fit for sizes UK 8-10 or US 4-6. Notes on Designer: Adolfo Sardina was renowned for creating beautiful, intricate garments to haute couture standards designed to...

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1980s American Evening Dresses

1960s Couture Hexagon Patchwork Duster Coat
1960s Couture Hexagon Patchwork Duster Coat

1960s Couture Hexagon Patchwork Duster Coat

Located in London, GB

Patchwork fashion was all the rage in the haute couture collections of 1968 and 69, especially from the designers Yves Saint Laurent and American counterpart Adolfo Sardina. This loo...

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1960s American Coats

Vintage Adolfo for Saks Fifth Ave Iconic Boucle Creme Suit Jewel Buttons Size 6
Vintage Adolfo for Saks Fifth Ave Iconic Boucle Creme Suit Jewel Buttons Size 6

Vintage Adolfo for Saks Fifth Ave Iconic Boucle Creme Suit Jewel Buttons Size 6

By Adolfo, Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Palm Desert, CA

It’s very collectible suit looks modern today, and will never ever go out of style.. Adolfo Faustino Sardiña (February 15, 1923 – November 27, 2021), professionally known as Adolfo...

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1960s American Skirt Suits

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1970s Adolfo Blue and Pink Embroidered Velvet Maxi Skirt
1970s Adolfo Blue and Pink Embroidered Velvet Maxi Skirt

1970s Adolfo Blue and Pink Embroidered Velvet Maxi Skirt

By Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue, Adolfo

Located in London, GB

This exceptional, circa 1970, Adolfo Sardina black velvet embroidered maxi skirt is in excellent archival condition and ready to be worn for any statement occasion.

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1970s American A-Line Skirts

Adolfo Sardiña Vintage Black Plaid Boucle Knit Skirt & Jacket Suit w Yellow Trim
Adolfo Sardiña Vintage Black Plaid Boucle Knit Skirt & Jacket Suit w Yellow Trim

Adolfo Sardiña Vintage Black Plaid Boucle Knit Skirt & Jacket Suit w Yellow Trim

By Adolfo

Located in Portland, OR

Jacket- BUST: 36" SHOULDERS: 15" SLEEVES: 23" LENGTH: 22" Skirt - WAiST: 24-26 HIPS: 40" LENGTH: 24" Adolfo Sardiña started out his career in fashion as a milliner, apprenti...

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1970s American Skirt Suits

Adolfo Brown and Black Velvet Sheer Blouse
Adolfo Brown and Black Velvet Sheer Blouse

Adolfo Brown and Black Velvet Sheer Blouse

By Adolfo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Perhaps from his start as a milliner, designer Adolfo Sardina understands attention to detail. This 1980s sheer blouse with a stained glass pattern of black and brown velvet offers r...

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1980s American Blouses

Adolfo 1960s Silk Brocade Jacket + Skirt Ensemble
Adolfo 1960s Silk Brocade Jacket + Skirt Ensemble

Adolfo 1960s Silk Brocade Jacket + Skirt Ensemble

By Adolfo

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Adolfo Sardina began his career sweeping floors in the atelier of Balenciaga, interning with Coco Chanel, working as a milliner in the 1950s and finally starting his own clothing lab...

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1960s American Jackets

Adolfo Vintage Pink Suede Dress or Coat Dress, 1980s
Adolfo Vintage Pink Suede Dress or Coat Dress, 1980s

Adolfo Vintage Pink Suede Dress or Coat Dress, 1980s

By Adolfo

Located in Portland, OR

This pink dress was designed by Adolfo Sardiña in the 1980s. This vintage Adolfo dress can be worn as a dress as shown or over a pair of pants or a jumpsuit as a long sleeved tunic!

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Adolfo Vintage Dress in Black Knit W Victorian Style Lace High Neck Collar
1970s Adolfo Vintage Dress in Black Knit W Victorian Style Lace High Neck Collar

1970s Adolfo Vintage Dress in Black Knit W Victorian Style Lace High Neck Collar

By Adolfo

Located in Portland, OR

The dress closes with a back zipper and two hooks and eyes. We really love Adolfo Sardina, who started his career as an apprentice to Balenciaga and went on to become a milliner befo...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

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Located in Leonardo, NJ

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By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Sparks, NV

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By Eavis & Brown

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Monogram Duffle Bag $2850

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Conroe, TX

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Sparks, NV

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

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Size: 4-6

1968 Ossie Clark for Quorum capelet gown

By Ossie Clark

Located in Austin, TX

1968 floral OSSIE CLARK for QUORUM full length dress with capelet  from the 1968 Ossie Clark - Quorum show at Revolution club, London. Bust - open, High Waist 25", Hip 31", Length f...

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By Valentino, Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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