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1950S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Nylon Draped Tulle Horse Hair Braid Tea Length
1950S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Nylon Draped Tulle Horse Hair Braid Tea Length

1950S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Nylon Draped Tulle Horse Hair Braid Tea Length

By Ceil Chapman

Located in New York, NY

Some areas of breakage in the horsehair squiggle lace but does not take away from the wearability of this dress. Additionally has a "Julius Garfinckel & Co Wasington" label sewn into...

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1950s Formal Gowns

1960's Harry Algo Made in France Cream Wool Dress and Jacket Black Soutache Trim
1960's Harry Algo Made in France Cream Wool Dress and Jacket Black Soutache Trim

1960's Harry Algo Made in France Cream Wool Dress and Jacket Black Soutache Trim

By Harry Algo

Located in New Hope, PA

Cream wool is accented by black silk soutache on this evening dress and jacket deigned by Harry Algo in Paris for the Julius Garfinckel Department Store in Washington, D.C. in the 19...

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1960s French Evening Dresses

1940's Bakelit & Satin Evening Bag
1940's Bakelit & Satin Evening Bag

1940's Bakelit & Satin Evening Bag

Located in New Hope, PA

It is fully lined in black and stamped Julius Garfinckel & Co. Washington, D.C. in gold on the inside bottom of the bag, It is in excellent condition.

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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940's GILBERT ADRIAN black silk taffeta dress with tassels and beading
1940's GILBERT ADRIAN black silk taffeta dress with tassels and beading

1940's GILBERT ADRIAN black silk taffeta dress with tassels and beading

By Gilbert Adrian

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Adrian original label. Originally sold at Julius Garfinckels & Co in Washington DC as indicated by the label.

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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Julius Garfinckel & Co Silk Evening Coat
Julius Garfinckel & Co Silk Evening Coat

Julius Garfinckel & Co Silk Evening Coat

Located in Antwerp, BE

Unique vintage piece: Julius Garfinckel silk damask evening coat with jewelry-style ornamental buttons at waist.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Coats

Julius Garfinckel & Co Silk Evening Coat
Julius Garfinckel & Co Silk Evening Coat

Julius Garfinckel & Co Silk Evening Coat

Located in Antwerp, BE

Unique vintage piece: Julius Garfinckel silk damask evening coat with jewelry-style ornamental buttons at waist.

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20th Century American Coats

Vintage 1930's Julius Garfinckel Couture Yellow Rhinestone Silk Bias-Cut Dress
Vintage 1930's Julius Garfinckel Couture Yellow Rhinestone Silk Bias-Cut Dress

Vintage 1930's Julius Garfinckel Couture Yellow Rhinestone Silk Bias-Cut Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique evening slip dresses from the 1930's era are perennial favorites and this Julius Garfinckel and Co. couture garment is a showstopper.

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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage 70s black jersey halter jumpsuit! Features a tailored bodice that buttons up the front. Hidden zipper at waistband. Nice flare legged / bell bottom. Buttons at back cent...

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1970s American Jumpsuits

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By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Exquisite Elaborate Glass Floral Beaded Embroidered Bolero Jacket c 1980s
Exquisite Elaborate Glass Floral Beaded Embroidered Bolero Jacket c 1980s

Exquisite Elaborate Glass Floral Beaded Embroidered Bolero Jacket c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Exquisite heavy glass floral beaded embroidered bolero jacket c 1980s The opulent glass beaded jacket is encrusted with elaborate hand beading accented with embroidered flowers thro...

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1980s Bolero Jackets

Thierry Mugler Black Suit Sculptural Jacket Skirtsuit
Thierry Mugler Black Suit Sculptural Jacket Skirtsuit

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning Thierry Mugler skirtsuit, two piece set (jacket and skirt). Black sculptural suit made of high quality wool. Fabulous Thierry Mugler construction, deep V-neck, fitted waist...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Herbert Levine Red Stilettos
Herbert Levine Red Stilettos

Herbert Levine Red Stilettos

By Herbert Levine

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.

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1950s American Shoes

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress
Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress

Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Sparks, NV

Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Hook Closure/ Front Button Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated S...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

Halston Iconic Ultra Feather Faux Suede Cropped Zippered Jacket c 1970s Petite
Halston Iconic Ultra Feather Faux Suede Cropped Zippered Jacket c 1970s Petite

Halston Iconic Ultra Feather Faux Suede Cropped Zippered Jacket c 1970s Petite

By Halston

Located in University City, MO

Halston Iconic ultra - feather faux suede bomber style zippered jacket c 1970s Petite Size The stylish petite size cropped hunter green zippered jacket is constructed with Halston's ...

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1970s Unknown Cropped Jackets

Thierry Mugler Vintage 90s Black Peplum Jacket Skirt Suit
Thierry Mugler Vintage 90s Black Peplum Jacket Skirt Suit

Thierry Mugler Vintage 90s Black Peplum Jacket Skirt Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Oakland, CA

Vintage 1990's Thierry Mugler black combed wool skirt suit with a dramatic peplum jacket and pencil skirt. The jacket has thick horizontal "ribs" along the sides and down the front. ...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Roberto Cavalli Early 2000s Army Green Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Sheer Top
Roberto Cavalli Early 2000s Army Green Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Sheer Top

Roberto Cavalli Early 2000s Army Green Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Sheer Top

By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy early 2000s ROBERTO CAVALLI light army green silk chiffon beaded, sequined and rhinestone semi sheer blouse! Features flattering cold shoulders that reveal just the right amount...

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Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops

2000s CHANEL Navy Blue Silk Gown
2000s CHANEL Navy Blue Silk Gown

2000s CHANEL Navy Blue Silk Gown

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2008 Chanel Silk Charmeuse navy blue silk gown. size 38 fit size 4

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Early 2000s French Wedding Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Double Breasted Belted Pant Suit A/W 1999
Jean Paul Gaultier Double Breasted Belted Pant Suit A/W 1999

Jean Paul Gaultier Double Breasted Belted Pant Suit A/W 1999

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black light weight wool with a bit of stretch pant suit from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has an incredible long double breasted jacket with a lapel collar, flap pockets, butto...

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress
Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress

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By Moschino Couture

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous dress from Moschino Couture in black with off white trim. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a waist cut out below it and a low cut back, all trimmed in off white. The d...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1960s Colorful Polka Dot Vintage 60s Cotton Trapeze A - Line Mod Dress
1960s Colorful Polka Dot Vintage 60s Cotton Trapeze A - Line Mod Dress

1960s Colorful Polka Dot Vintage 60s Cotton Trapeze A - Line Mod Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic mid 1960s cotton trapeze A-Line cotton dress! Features a mock neck with a flattering trapeze fit! hire background with vibrant colored polka dots throughout the entire dress. Pu...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Wool Chevron Striped Metal Chain Vest Top Maxi Skirt 2-Piece Ensemble, 1970s
Wool Chevron Striped Metal Chain Vest Top Maxi Skirt 2-Piece Ensemble, 1970s

Wool Chevron Striped Metal Chain Vest Top Maxi Skirt 2-Piece Ensemble, 1970s

Located in Sparks, NV

Wear together or separately! Stunning vintage 1970s wool chevron striped vest top and maxi skirt ensemble with a metal chain detail. The skirt is fully lined with side metal zip and ...

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1970s American Skirt Suits

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