René Gruau

Chic 1960s SAKS FIFTH AVENUE silk brocade gold metallic crop vest top ! Features a luxurious gold silk metallic brocade, with hand embroidered trim. Fully lined. Very well made, with...

Rare 1950s EISENBERG soft chenille larger size double breasted sleeveless vest! Warm vibrant hues of burnt orange, brown and black. Shorter in the front, with a longer tail in the back. Fabric covered buttons on the front. Fully lined. Wear this beauty layered or alone. In great condition. Made in USA Approximately Size Large - Extra Large Measurements: 44 inch bust...

Important and rare documented Spring/Summer 1991 black 'Dinosaur' silk jacket by Issey Miyake as presented on the runway. The twin of this jacket walked the runway in several colours and fabrics. Versions of it are part of various fashion museums worldwide such as The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Powerhouse Collection of the MAAS Museum in Sydney. The linen model was photographed by renowned fashion photographer Irving Penn and is shown in the book "Irving Penn regards the work of Issey Miyake" published by Bulfinch. Please see the reference pictures and send us a note for a video sequence of the fashion show. Designed under the eye of Issey Miyake himself this stunning black silk jacket features a simple yet complex cut based on origami Japanese folding techniques. Both front and back are expertly pleated. Yet the star of this design are the long sleeves that are folded and pressed in such a way to create a zig zag line along the top of the sleeve which is reminiscent of a dinosaur's jagged back. The use of silk gazar is the perfect choice for this garment as the fabric combines qualities of delicacy with a gentle stiffness which is required to maintain the folded fabric form. The jacket is unlined and buttons up the center front. Labelled "Issey Miyake" and tagged a Japanese vintage size M. The jacket was purchased in 1991 by my couture client in Munich, Germany, and has not been on the market prior to this. Excellent vintage condition. Bust: 104 cm – 40.94" Waist: 82 cm – 32.28" Length: 53 cm – 20.87" Measurements for bust and waist are taken flat across from side seam to side seam and then DOUBLED. Modern Sizing Equivalent: S-M Reference Photos: 1-5: S/S 1991 Issey Miyake runway...

Incredible LIZA CARR for LILLIE RUBIN hot pink and gold silk beaded and sequined jacket! Features thousands of hand-sewn pink sequins throughout. Large gold hammered discs along the trim, with hand-sewn bronze seed...

Rare 90s TODD OLDHAM boho hippie chic butterflies + flowers embroidered silk waist coat / vest! Tons of intricate hand embroidery throughout. Large ham...

A very pretty 1950s white cotton organza Christian Dior blouse. This is an early surviving example of Christian Dior-New York Inc Day Wear. It is made of a wonderful quality cotton organza that features a wide boat neck, darted bodice and a large integral double central bow tie attached with poppers on one side for decoration. The buttons are milk glass. This piece is in excellent vintage condition overall and presents well with a fresh appearance. There are two well-executed repairs to the front corner of the arm gusset. It is rare to see Christian Dior separates...

A fabulous black and white cotton avant garde shirt from Comme des Garcons CDG AD 2008 collection. It has long sleeves with button cuffs and is cut ...

Gorgeous vintage 80s EMANUEL UNGARO kelly green silk moire Avant Garde beaded peplum jacket! Features a vibrant kelly green color with hundreds of hand sewn black seed beads along th...

1880s Victorian Black Beaded Mantel Vest top with bead tassel. Fit size 0/2/4/ XS/ Small

A stunning white semi sheer silk shirt, blouse from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a shirt collar and long sleeves with button cuffs. The sleeves, upper front and back are covered in appl...

Presenting a tan suede Dolce and Gabbana collared jacket/top. From the Fall/Winter 2000 collection, this jacket is constructed entirely of suede and accented with rhinestones. Made c...

ISSEY MIYAKE 1991 Vintage Runway Dinosaur architectural pleated linen jacket XL Reference: CRTI/A00121 Brand: Issey Miyake Model: Dinosaur Jacket Col...