About Barbara Tfank Inc
Barbara Tfank launched her eponymous label in 2001, forging new opulence with a line of beautiful vintage brocade cocktail coats and colorful, classically-shaped dresses. Pairing flattering silhouettes with luxuriant fabrics and fine hand-tailored craftsmanship, she has made herself a notable force in fashion. Tfank's work exudes imagination, creativity, and sophistication. Cut individually and sewn by custom-trained seamstresses, her clothes are the antithesis of mass-manufactured product, her taste and meticulous attention to detail giving each piece artistic appeal. H...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Barbara Tfank Vintage Women's Silk Square Neck Black Cocktail Dress
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A true "Audrey" Dress
Square neck font and back with a slim pegged silhouette.
Tailored to give a slim fit and cinched at waist.
Crafted with silky, luxurious silk from Taroni Sati...
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses
Barbara Tfank Women's White Swiss Cotton Peek-a-Boo Cage Dress in 60's style
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming Cage Dress is the finest Swiss cotton with a bit of stretch.
The perfect summer frock that goes from day into evening.
Easy to pack for snowbirds heading to warmer get aways...
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1960s Cage Dresses
Slim Sleeveless Square Neck Black Satin Cocktail Dress with Ruffle Bottom
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A true "Audrey" Dress
High square neck front and lower square neck back
The seaming makes for a very flattering fit creating a lovely slim silhouette punctuated with a charming ruff...
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
BARBARA TFANK Vintage style Black, Jade, Rose Gold Floral Maxi Coat circa 50'
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BARBARA TFANK Black, jade and rose Gold Embellished Floral Motif shawl collar maxi A line coat.
Cinched at at the waist with a jet black button and A line silhouette. The black groun...
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1950s American Coats
Sweetheart Sparkling Off the Shoulder Gown with Jeweled Waist in Black and White
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and White evening dress ready chic for the party wearing sparkle that never disappoints.
Black Faille Bustier with Boning and magnificent jeweled belt with a sequined full ski...
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2010s American Evening Gowns
Sweetheart Sparkling Off the Shoulder Gown with Jeweled Waist in Black and White
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and White evening dress ready chic for the party. Black sequins on a white net ground sparkles beautifully as it catches the evening light.
Black Faille Bustier off the shou...
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2010s American Evening Gowns
Ruby, Gold, and Pink French Brocade with Black Silk Velvet Insets
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant Pink, Ruby, and Metallic Gold on black French Floral Brocade scoop neck dress with black velvet insets and 3/4 sleeve. A unique floral design truly makes this dress a magical...
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2010s American Evening Dresses
Palest Pink Cotton Jacquard Slim Dress with Leaf-motif and Scoop Neck
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pale pink cotton jacquard detailed by a textured tropical leaf motif makes for a lovely dress. This classic, easy to pack dress is a good choice for lunch parties, wedding or cocktai...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Turquoise Zigzag Raglan Sleeve Slim Dress in Woven French Brocade
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charmingly unique turquoise woven zigzag fabric bodice punctuated with bias cording at the waist and slim skirt. A beautiful French textile woven in multicolor silk in a very ligh...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s Barbara Tfank Black Cotton Dress with Lace Ruffles
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming black stretch cotton slim dress with French lace ruffle shoulder detail. The internal bustier with bones gives a shapely silhouette. Perfect dress to be worn from day to eve...
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
Blush Eyelash Brocade Puff Sleeve Gown with Gathered Skirt and Satin Corded Belt
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The prettiest gorgeous vintage blush pink and gold eyelash French brocade gown... glittering elegance for magical moments!
As soft as the palest pink rose petal with an alluring gold...
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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns
Full Sleeve Vibrant Pink, Black, Gold Fit and Flare Brocade Gown with Pockets
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Puffy sleeve gown Fit and Flare gown in vibrant pink and black with metallic gold floral brocade. A uniquely pleated shoulder and a puffy full sleeve give the dress its lush fullness...
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