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Mexican Caftan

Massive Handmade Bib with Ceramic Beads
Massive Handmade Bib with Ceramic Beads

Massive Handmade Bib with Ceramic Beads

Located in New York, NY

Massive Handmade Bib with Ceramic Beads made by Dona, Mexico in the 1960's. Large dog collar choker

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Choker Necklaces

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Brass

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Marti Blue Silk Kaftan, 1970s
Marti Blue Silk Kaftan, 1970s

Marti Blue Silk Kaftan, 1970s

Located in Houston, TX

collectible designer Marti of Mexico. The caftan features multiple clean lines of pin-tucking at the bust and

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1970s Mexican Kaftans

Irene Pulos Mexican Cotton Caftan Dress, 1970's
Irene Pulos Mexican Cotton Caftan Dress, 1970's

Irene Pulos Mexican Cotton Caftan Dress, 1970's

Located in Atlanta, GA

1970's Mexican cotton caftan dress by Irene Pulos with a graphic design in eye catching colors

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1970s Mexican Caftans

1970s Mexican Cotton and Satin Ribbon Fringed Caftan
1970s Mexican Cotton and Satin Ribbon Fringed Caftan

1970s Mexican Cotton and Satin Ribbon Fringed Caftan

Located in Gresham, OR

A 1970s Mexican cotton and satin ribbon fringed caftan with Aztec-styled motif embroidered at the

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1970s Mexican Caftans

1970s Josefa Mexican Cotton Caftan with Tassel Streamers
1970s Josefa Mexican Cotton Caftan with Tassel Streamers

1970s Josefa Mexican Cotton Caftan with Tassel Streamers

By Josefa

Located in Gresham, OR

A 1970s Josefa Mexican cotton caftan: Empire styling with long tassel streamers down front and

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1970s Mexican Caftans

1970's Mexican Bohemian Embroidered Caftan Lounger
1970's Mexican Bohemian Embroidered Caftan Lounger

1970's Mexican Bohemian Embroidered Caftan Lounger

Located in Atlanta, GA

The vibrant color palate of this 1970's Mexican caftan starts with an orange and pink striped

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1970s Mexican Kaftans

Torso Creations Caftan Of Mexican Embroidered Cotton & Striped Thai Silk
Torso Creations Caftan Of Mexican Embroidered Cotton & Striped Thai Silk

Torso Creations Caftan Of Mexican Embroidered Cotton & Striped Thai Silk

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

Torso Creations Caftan Of Mexican Embroidered Cotton & Striped Thai Silk in a Myriad of Colors.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Loungewear

1970s Spectacular Angel Wing Caftan Designed by Josefa
1970s Spectacular Angel Wing Caftan Designed by Josefa

1970s Spectacular Angel Wing Caftan Designed by Josefa

By Josefa

Located in University City, MO

1970s Spectacular angel wing caftan designed by Joesfa The exotic cotton caftan is a myriad of

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1970s Mexican Kaftans

Mexican Caftan 1960s
Mexican Caftan 1960s

Mexican Caftan 1960s

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Mexican Caftan 1960s

By Josefa

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage Josefa caftan. Pink cotton item features multi-color applique details with attached

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1960s Mexican Kaftans

Mexican Caftan 1960s
Mexican Caftan 1960s

Mexican Caftan 1960s

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Mexican Caftan 1960s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage Tipicano caftan. Black cotton item features bright pink embroidery and matching silk

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1960s Mexican Kaftans

1970s Casa Maya Handmade & Embroidered Mexican Caftan
1970s Casa Maya Handmade & Embroidered Mexican Caftan

1970s Casa Maya Handmade & Embroidered Mexican Caftan

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is just an amazing piece of art-to-wear. Hand made in Mexico in the late sixties, maybe early

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1970s Kaftans

1979 Zandra Rhodes Mexican Fan Caftan
1979 Zandra Rhodes Mexican Fan Caftan

1979 Zandra Rhodes Mexican Fan Caftan

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1979 Zandra Rhodes Mexican Fan Caftan

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Rockwood, ON

collection inspired by her trip to Mexico this piece is entitled "Mexican Fan" I that book she says that the

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1970s Day Dresses

1970's Josefa of Mexico Couture Caftan
1970's Josefa of Mexico Couture Caftan

1970's Josefa of Mexico Couture Caftan

By Josefa

Located in Houston, TX

Unbelievable Josefa caftan! Vibrant cotton canvas in blue and purple with blue ribbon details is

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1970s Mexican Kaftans

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By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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1990s Italian Corsages

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Christian Dior John Galliano - Fall/Winter 1998 Gray Fur Skirt Suit Size 38FR

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

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By Vicky Tiel

Located in Port Hope, ON

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Jade and Sterling Silver Choker

Jade and Sterling Silver Choker

$775

W 2.5 in L 16.5 in

Jade and Sterling Silver Choker

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous substantial silver and jade choker necklace. The front bib portion is comprised of layers of silver in different shapes on top of one another with a large rounded jade sto...

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1990s Choker Necklaces

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Jade, Sterling Silver

Iconic Documented Thierry Mugler Runway Sheer Boned Corset Skirt Suit, SS1995
Iconic Documented Thierry Mugler Runway Sheer Boned Corset Skirt Suit, SS1995

Iconic Documented Thierry Mugler Runway Sheer Boned Corset Skirt Suit, SS1995

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Geneva, CH

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Alexander McQueen grey wool structured pant suit, fw 2000

Alexander McQueen grey wool structured pant suit, fw 2000

$11,446

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

▪ Alexander McQueen grey structured pant suit ▪ Outer: 100% Wool, Lining: 100% Silk ▪ Mid-length fitted jacket ▪ Diamond cut panels to bodice ▪ Standing shawl lapel ▪ Metal hook...

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Baar, CH

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Alexander  McQueen 2004 runway gown

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Look 50 of the Alexander Mcqueen 2004FW runway show. A short version of this design was seen during the 2004SS “Deliverance” collection. It’s inspired by the 1970s film “They Shoot...

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Alexander McQueen Plato's Atlantis "Praying Mantis" Silk Dress, SS 2010
Alexander McQueen Plato's Atlantis "Praying Mantis" Silk Dress, SS 2010

Alexander McQueen Plato's Atlantis "Praying Mantis" Silk Dress, SS 2010

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Cone Bra Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble, ss 1987
Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Cone Bra Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble, ss 1987

Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Cone Bra Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble, ss 1987

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble ▪ Spring-Summer 1987 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Figure-hugging calf-length dress ▪ Circular-quilted cone-shaped cups ▪ S...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Brass Choker with Large Crescents Pendant 1960s
Brass Choker with Large Crescents Pendant 1960s

Brass Choker with Large Crescents Pendant 1960s

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous golden brass choker collar with three crescent drops from a chain neck with a spring closure. The crescents are joined with chains and there are 2 1" circular tabs on ea...

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Vintage 1960s Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

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Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Brown Lucite Crystal Necklace YSL, 2003

Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Brown Lucite Crystal Necklace YSL, 2003

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

In 1999, Tom Ford took over as the creative director for Yves Saint Laurent. Ford, like Saint Laurent, is noted for a hyper-progressive vision that tends to bring multiple layers to...

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Important Chanel Anglo Indian Bib, Maison Gripoix
Important Chanel Anglo Indian Bib, Maison Gripoix

Important Chanel Anglo Indian Bib, Maison Gripoix

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Important Chanel Anglo Indian Bib by Maison Gripoix, Paris. Massive scale based on antique Indian Moghul styles, completely hand made with poured glass, faux pearls on a gilt bronze ...

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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Extraordinary 1930's Haute Couture Leather Gingko Bib
Extraordinary 1930's Haute Couture Leather Gingko Bib

Extraordinary 1930's Haute Couture Leather Gingko Bib

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary 1930's Haute Couture Leather Gingko Bib with pastes and gold bullion of French origin. Unknown designer, completely handmade. Gold leaf leather gingko leaves fall from ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

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