Black Cat Vintage Fashion

Understated it is not, but somehow this skirt—which looks like the result of a threesome between a bath mat, several doilies and your grandmother’s pearls—manages not to be gaudy. Surprisingly, the mustard yellow acts as a neutral and pairs beautifully with a multitude of colors, so it’s more versatile than you might think. Not a statement piece, an exclamation. Maxi skirt heavily embellished with beads of multiple sizes and colors, pearls, sequins, ric rack, lace and fringe. Side metal zipper with double hook and tab closure; left on-seam pocket. Lined to embellishment in silk; embellishment backed in heavy duty felt. Hanging loops. fabric: wool bouclé, silk, felted wool noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: invisibly mended 2 small holes in wool condition: excellent with above-mentioned repairs measurements: waist: 28” hips: 40” length: 28" slits: 12” sweep: 38” (when slits closed) label: Digby Morton...

A go-with-everything wardrobe work horse in gently textured wool. Shapely enough to be sexy while still permitting a comfortable stride. Ivory 7-panel skirt of lightly textured wool...

A rare example of a woven from husband-and-wife team Masaki and Kyoko Sato, this skirt is a departure from the couple’s exquisitely spun wool and knitwear. Borrowing heavily from th...

Called a “sculptor of fabric,” American designer Jo Copeland created refined clothes that added a dose of American practicality to the highly sophisticated...

One of the demigods of French Haute Couture in the 1950s, Jacques Fath tragically died at age 42. Renowned for his interpretation of New Look silhouettes, the quality of his workmans...

Can a single piece of clothing turn any outfit into a party? These can. Dripping with sass, these short-shorts can be layered under a transparent skirt (like our Jacques Fath, listed...

A dream work-to-play piece, this buttery suede midi skirt looks just as beautiful with stilettos and a silk blouse as it does with stack heel boots an...

Not *quite* black, these deep green trousers have more than their color to thank for their uniqueness: they are also quilt stitched in blood red, creating textural and tonal interest. Their red and green knit horizontal striped lining lends a distinctly Gucci air only the wearer will know about. High waisted peg leg trousers of fine worsted wool with red quilt...

Stout enough to maintain fullness without using a petticoat, this skirt can stand out as the star of your ensemble or play a supporting role depending on how you style it. Pairs beautifully with our Pauline Trigère crop jacket (sold separately) whose lining is exactly the same shade of red. Vintage hostess skirt...

With a seven-foot neck sash and billowing drop sleeves, this romantic blouse offers endless styling possibilities. An ideal work-to-weekend piece, this...

Weighing nearly three pounds, every square inch of this remarkable vest is covered--in some areas up to a half an inch high--in enormous faceted beads, sequins or bugle beads. And th...

A feminine piece of heaven, this ultra-cropped linen top is bursting with ladylike details such as silk appliqué flowers, embroidered vines and pastel dots. Perfect for a summer on t...

Ideal with a silk blouse and pumps for a business meeting or tall boots and a chunky sweater for weekends, this intricately woven tweed skirt is truly a day-to-evening workhorse. Ric...

Ethereal and delicate, this blouse is light as a feather but still modest thanks to its perfectly-hued chiffon lining. In true French fashion, the butterflies are embellished with mi...

In seasonless wool gabardine, this wardrobe workhorse features a universally-flattering flared trumpet silhouette and ten ridged gores for an exceptional 7.5 foot swing. Literally a ...

The gold standard in “quiet luxury,” The Row has been churning out pared-back, minimalist fashion since 2001. A cult favorite, their leather leggings have become a wardrobe staple am...

Love the look of a criss-cross wrap top, but not the potential for gaping at the bust? Consider this pullover version, whose stretch jersey fabric hugs close to the body and eliminat...

With their high waist and stovepipe silhouette, these elegant trousers will instantly add perceived length to your legs. (And yet there's a 3" hem if you're already genetically blessed.) Flat front trousers with stovepipe legs and plain waistband; front and rear hip darts. Minuscule front metal zip fly closure with ornamental button at top and hook and bar hidden...

If the eye-popping color and micro mini length don't get their attention, perhaps the texture will: treated to look and feel like leather, the skirt is actually waxed cotton. Barbiecore + 90s = SO on trend...

At once both devastatingly sexy and still powerfully professional, this pencil skirt combines trompe-l’oeil corset seams and shiny vinyl-trimmed zippers for a gentle dominatrix effec...

One part short sleeved evening jacket and one part formal top, the best part of this striking piece is neither its gleaming gunmetal finish nor its tulle-st...

A highly "pettable" blend of angora and wool, this cardigan strikes the ideal balance between allure and discretion. Heavily embellished at the neckline and placket, its intense sparkle makes it appropriate as a lightweight shoulder cover on formal evenings, and allows it to be dressed down with your favorite pair of jeans. Black bracelet sleeve cardigan with round neckline; 1” ribbed cuffs and waistband. Sprinkled with black sequins all over, plus three densely-beaded flower clusters on front panels and two on back. 1 ½” heavily beaded and sequined bands around neckline and down center opening. Nine hidden hook and eye front closures; grosgrain-reinforced placket. Body lined in black crêpe de chine. fabric: wool, nylon, angora, silk noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: invisibly repaired losses in sweater condition: excellent measurements: neckline opening: 5 ½” across, 15” circumference (buttoned closed) shoulders: 14 ½” sleeve: 18 ½” from shoulder, 12” from underarm sleeve circumference: 12” at upper arm, 7 ½” at wrist bust: 42” waist: 35” (unstretched) length: 19” from shoulder; 11 ½” from underarm label: Miss Boutique (California) – Hand-decorated in Hong Kong...

Far from a basic bodysuit, this gorgeous Wolford model combines the understatement of a classic Johnny-collar pullover with the reassurance that your top will never come untucked. It...

In the mood for a new twist on an old holiday theme? Try snowflakes in southeast Asia. We’re dreaming of a sunny Christmas. Filipino kitten heel mules of natural woven straw with ...

Think Yves Saint Laurent invented pantaboots in 2021? Think again with this pair from the swinging 60s. The ultimate thigh-high boot, they pull all the way to the waist so there's no...

Herman Delman was the glitterati's preferred footwear designer in the 1940s and 50s, having made Queen Elizabeth II's coronation pumps in 1953. Synonymous with footwear innovation, t...

Vintage shoes, like vintage clothing, reveal how much quality has suffered with the passage of time. As sturdy as tanks, these beauties will take you from board room to dining room and remain as comfortable as slippers thanks to their full support, solid heel and wide toe box. Their Puritanical silhouette is right in step with fashion’s “new modesty.” Leather pump with wide, square toe and chunky block heel; 1” elastic gusset at center vamp. Fully lined in persimmon leather; leather sole and upper. Heels recently re-tapped. material: leather noteworthy: clean and polish with leather conditioner repairs: none condition: very good with enough wear to insole to almost completely remove brand stamp, and sole wear consistent with 5-10 wearings. Original owner placed heel pads beneath insole and heel lining is beginning to lift. Light “pricks” on both vamps consistent with the use of decorative shoe clips and extremely gentle scuffs on toe box of right shoe. measurements: length: 10 ½” from toe to heel, measured along insole width: 3 1/16” measured across widest part of sole vamp height: 3 ¾” heel: 2 1/8” label: Souliers Christian Dior...

Seen on Kate Moss, Kate Hudson, Katie Holmes and countless other fashion illuminati, these eye-catching stilettos are the stuff of legend. Said to combine...

Owned by a French expatriate and shoe-hoarder, these incomparable slingbacks were adored but have remained unworn in their original box for sixty years. Featuring a modest, wearable ...

As only Marc Jacobs can, these Mary Janes include all the hallmarks of the classic shoe with a “left of center” slant. Featuring an extra-long pointed toe and rounded--almost-spheric...

If you love McQueen’s statement-making lobster claw heels but don’t want to risk the broken ankle, opt for Prada’s more practical side zip bootie. The 4” height offers the same silhouette as the designer’s infamous “armadillo” heel...

Considered extremely rare luxury items in the mid-century, Taj of India shoes were produced to promote cultural exchange between India and the United States during the spreading threat of Communism. Featuring hand-loomed silk uppers, gold mylar soles and brass heels in novel shapes, they were intended to be worn indoors only and were reserved for women of means. They were the exclusive brand worn by Barbara Eden...

Considered extremely rare luxury items in the mid-century, Taj of India shoes were produced to promote cultural exchange between India and the United States during the spreading threat of Communism. Featuring hand-loomed silk uppers, gold mylar soles and brass heels in novel shapes, they were intended to be worn indoors only and were reserved for women of means. They were the exclusive brand worn by Barbara Eden...

Considered extremely rare luxury items in the mid-century, Taj of India shoes were produced to promote cultural exchange between India and the United States during the spreading threat of Communism. Featuring hand-loomed silk uppers, gold mylar soles and brass heels in novel shapes, they were intended to be worn indoors only and were reserved for women of means. They were the exclusive brand worn by Barbara Eden...

Considered extremely rare luxury items in the mid-century, Taj of India shoes were produced to promote cultural exchange between India and the United States during the spreading threat of Communism. Featuring hand-loomed silk uppers, gold mylar soles and brass heels in novel shapes, they were intended to be worn indoors only and were reserved for women of means. They were the exclusive brand worn by Barbara Eden...

An immaculate pair of vintage gold sandals in a wearable modern size? With a Persian toe?! Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Gold leather fla...

As if to prove mid-century gals were unafraid of color, these sculpted stilettos mitigate their neutral bone ground with a fully-articulated leather peony in shades of pink and green on each vamp. Moreover, they hail from legendary Phoenix department store "Hanny's," now an über-cool cocktail bar that kept the old dressing rooms and display windows. Stiletto heel slingback sandal of bone leather; adjustable buckle strap continues around ankle and attaches to vamp embellished with a handmade leather peony. (Stunning details include five individually hand-stitched petals raised off the surface of the shoe, hand-cut leaves and stitched "veins".) Leather insole, covered last and covered heel. Metal tap attached to sole of shoe at toe. fabric: leather noteworthy: wipe clean with damp rag and soften with leather conditioner repairs: none condition: very good in vintage shoe box...

A pump worthy of Peggy Guggenheim, these stilettos celebrate the abstract expressionist style of Jackson Pollock and were created during the height of his fame and creativity. Like the artist's work, these shoes vibrate with color and movement, and would be the perfect conversation piece at a gallery opening or museum exhibit. Leather pointed toe pump with “drip technique” color pattern and square cut vamp; covered stiletto heel. Leather insole and suede-lined heel cup; metal taps each toe. material: leather noteworthy: wipe clean with damp cloth repairs: none condition: new/unworn in vintage shoe box...

Slippers so chic and beautiful you’ll be tempted to wear them outdoors (but don’t!), these exotic slippers pair beautifully with palazzo lounge pants and kaftans. A glamorous upgrade...

The most walkable (and sculptural) of Louboutin’s heels, the Clare is a dead ringer for a 1950s Roger Vivier hourglass stiletto. And though its more practical heel easily sells the s...

Louboutin has always been associated with sky-high heels, among the tallest being the 120 mm. While these boots share the vertiginous height of other 120 mm styles like the So Kate a...

Hard to find a pump dainty enough to wear with a dress but substantial enough to pass as a loafer. These block heels fit the bill and feature a signed silver buckle that catches the ...

An ode to the Victorian jet ropes worn in the 1800s, this beautiful and multi-functional late Edwardian accessory supplies the same glamour without the hefty price tag. Its over 5-foot length allows it to be worn as a long rope belt, as a waist cincher if doubled, as a lariat necklace, a choker, or simply draped backwards around the neck as a fetching scarf. Black twisted silk rope belt...

Guaranteed to be the focal point of any outfit, this belt is a hybrid of a traditional wide belt and a waist cincher thanks to its oversized scrolling gold buckle. Featuring two gold...

The perfect accompaniment to a breezy summer ensemble, this seashell motif belt adds a bit of bohemian whimsy to a bathing suit, pareo, kaftan or tunic. Just add sand. Wide black-br...

A luxurious promise, this chain belt is reminiscent of Chanel's uber-rare lock and key belts from the 80s--except that it pre-dates them by a cool 20 years. Set with multicolored cab...

Silver leather belts are a modern neutral that--when paired with silver shoes--can make a monochrome outfit sing. This Escada model takes the idea a step further with snakeskin embossing and a unique Modernist buckle...

Jacques Fath’s infamous playful side radiates from this cheerful summer scarf, featuring bursts of intense color and machine washable cotton lawn. Single-ply lightweight cotton scar...

As big as a beach towel, this luscious silk twill scarf can be worn as a headscarf, bandeau, waist sash, shoulder wrap or pareo. Exquisite quality and a neutral colorway make this sc...

Fur shoulder cowls are as timeless as a set of pearls; supremely ladylike, tasteful and essential with strapless dresses, they will never go out of style. The narrow design permits styling as scarf or belt, and the quilted satin lining is a subtle ode to Chanel: a slice of luxury heaven! Black mink skinny scarf...

In delicate Gucci rose, this luxe silk scarf features a variety of patterns—including the infamous vintage “flora” print, signature interlocking Gs...

A fitting observation of the Queen’s passing, Philippe Ledoux’s Springs scarf features an array of gold royal carriages, wheels and crests against a navy...

With just enough pop to catch the eye, this otherwise neutral signature scarf pairs with almost any colorway and is large enough to wear around the neck, on the head or on a purse ha...

When no self-respecting woman left the house with mismatched accessories comes this matching scarf and evening clutch set, which would look devastating with our gold lamé and black s...

As timeless as a set of pearls, fur shoulder cowls convey ladylike elegance and remains essential-wearing with strapless dresses. The braided feature on this piece permits a variety ...

Unusual for its longer, plush Persian lamb fur instead of the traditional tightly-curled variety, this petite shrug provides just enough coverage to keep one’s shoulders covered over...

Your go-to glove for work, dress and play, guaranteed to be in your handbag throughout the winter. Buttery and supple, in the perfect shade of Hermès saddle tan. Saddle suede forear...

Though they serve a practical purpose, gloves can also be an opportunity to express your personal style. To wit, these velvety evening gloves feature a demure line of seed beads from...

Nothing elevates evening wear like a second-skin leather glove, especially one in an unusual color. This mid-forearm length pair offers both an elegant, atypical shade and a silk lin...

An easy way to elevate the sophistication of any outfit, the right gloves can be both beautiful and functional. In hard-to-find dark navy kidskin leather, this pair fits like a secon...