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1980s Krizia Strapless "Trash Bag" Gown
1980s Krizia Strapless "Trash Bag" Gown

1980s Krizia Strapless "Trash Bag" Gown

By Krizia

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Very unique Krizia strapless gown from the 1980s made for Chez Catherine. The dark navy lurex and nylon blend fabric has a treated crinkle texture resembling a trash bag.

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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

1980s Pierre Balmain Yellow Print Blouse
1980s Pierre Balmain Yellow Print Blouse

1980s Pierre Balmain Yellow Print Blouse

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Made in France - sold by boutique to the carriage trade: Chez Catherine in Toronto. Marked size FR 38, fits like a US size 6.

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1980s French Blouses and Tops

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Vintage Chez Catherine Quilted Silk Blouse 1980s
Vintage Chez Catherine Quilted Silk Blouse 1980s

Vintage Chez Catherine Quilted Silk Blouse 1980s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage 1980s Chez Catherine Palm Beach silk blouse in dark chocolate brown with tan quilted band collar, yoke front and back, upper sleeves and cuffs.

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1980s Italian Blouses and Tops

1980s Vicky Tiel Vintage Bordeaux Velvet Tulle Sequins Cocktail Dress
1980s Vicky Tiel Vintage Bordeaux Velvet Tulle Sequins Cocktail Dress

1980s Vicky Tiel Vintage Bordeaux Velvet Tulle Sequins Cocktail Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Catherine Hill, often referred to as the doyenne of fashion, was owner of the Toronto based boutique Chez Catherine from 1972-2002.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black embossed alligator leather and black hair calf cowboy boots 1980s
Black embossed alligator leather and black hair calf cowboy boots 1980s

Black embossed alligator leather and black hair calf cowboy boots 1980s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Black embossed alligator leather and black hair calf cowboy boots made for high end boutique, Chez Catherine, Toronto 1980s. Beautiful black boots with embossed leather alligator pat...

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1980s Canadian Boots

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