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1970s Aurora Ruffolo Black and Gold Lurex Rose Print Dress
By Aurora
Located in London, GB
This enchanting silk gown was designed by Aurora Ruffolo during the 1970s and showcases the best of the era's penchant for romantic design. The dress retailed in Stanley Korshak, one...
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1970s American Evening Dresses
1990s Christian Lacroix Stylised Cross Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Fashion designer Christian Lacroix established his own couture house in 1975 and launched his first jewellery line in 1989. Lacroix’s designs drew on many of the same references as his couture clothing. His jewellery is opulent, outlandish and has a stylised handmade feel. Sculpted from gold- or silver-toned alloy, the colours of his collections were echoed in the vibrant tones of the enamel and glass stones he often used.
This large gold cross pendant...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces
1930s Black Satin Tulip Print Dress
Located in London, GB
Designed in the 1930s, this beautiful, vibrant liquid satin evening dress is a spectacular example from this era. The fabric makes it stand out among other pieces from this time; ink...
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1930s British Evening Dresses
1960s Red Silk Chiffon Pleated Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
This lively, crimson party dress was designed in the early 1960s or possibly even late 1950s and echoes the famous draping of the French couturier, Jean Desses. It has been delicatel...
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1960s British Cocktail Dresses
1960s Peter Barron French Blue Cotton Shirt Dress
Located in London, GB
This shirt dress was designed by Peter Barron in London in the 1960s. It has a timeless shirt-dress silhouette with a nipped-in waist and button-down front. Drawing on elements of cl...
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1960s British Casual Dresses
1930s Cream Floral Jacquard Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This antique wedding dress dates back to the mid or later part of the 1930s. Tailored from what appears to be a silk jacquard which slowly reveals intricately woven, painterly botan...
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1930s British Wedding Dresses
1970s Yuki for Rembrandt Cream Crepe Dress
By Yuki
Located in London, GB
This elegant dress was designed by Yuki for British store Rembrandt during the 1970s. Made in the UK, it is crafted from a high quality crepe cloth in a rich cream hue. This dress celebrates Yuki’s canny tailoring; his signature cut was to craft panels of full circles which were then draped. This was to create maximum fullness with no seams, and his designs - like this one - often formed flamboyant batwing sleeves which were cinched by gathered waists. This midi-gown has a pleated, ruffled collar and has an off-centre fastening at the bust, secured with snap closures, which gives way to a soft pleat down the front. The pleating at the collar is echoed at the cuffs, adding decadent detail. This dress is fully lined in cream satin.
Yuki was the design name of Gnyuki Torimaru...
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1970s British Cocktail Dresses
2015 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Teal Tiered Maxi Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
This vibrant maxi-dress was produced for Lanvin’s Spring 2015 collection and several similar designs were shown on the runway. A celebratory affair as the House, and Elbaz, honoured ...
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2010s French Evening Dresses
1990s Christian Lacroix Demi Couture Silk Cocoon Jacket
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
This voluminous pink elongated jacket is a typically vivacious design by the French couturier Christian Lacroix. It features the brand’s pink “Christian Lacroix Luxe...
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1990s French Jackets
1960s Cream Jacquard Trousers
Located in London, GB
These chic 1960s trousers are tailored to a high-waisted fit with straight-legs. It is the fabric that truly sets these trousers apart; crafted from think cream jacquard, they showca...
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1960s British Pants
1950s Janet Black Velvet Applique Skirt
Located in London, GB
Lovely black silk blend vintage 1950s skirt from British label Janet Cotton with pretty black velvet leaf and bow applique to the front and around the hem. There are also small blac...
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1950s British Skirts
1970s I.Magnin Hand Knitted Wool Sweater With Abstract Design
By I Magnin and Co
Located in London, GB
This 1970s hand knitted wool sweater with bold multi-coloured design was retailed by famous American luxury department store I.Magnin, a company renowned for selling only the highest...
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1970s Italian Pullovers
1960s Carven Haute Couture Navy Velvet Soutache Dress Suit
By Carven
Located in London, GB
This Carven haute couture 1960s midnight blue dress suit is beautifully crafted from a luxuriously soft velvet. The dress has a simple scoop neckline with a cut out front, with almos...
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
1930s Black Crepe Dress with Embossed Gold Bodice
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1930s evening gown is fashioned from a soft black bias cut crepe fabric and falls snugly over the hips with a gentle outwards flare towards the ankle. The gold silk ...
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1930s British Evening Gowns
1960s Velvet and Green Satin Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
An unusual combination of forest greens, yellow and rich russet red feature in this early 1960s rose print cocktail dress. Both the pencil skirt and the trim of the square neckline ...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1960s Couture Patchwork Chinese Silk Coat
Located in London, GB
Stunning and original vintage 1960s A-line patchwork Chinese silk coat. This duster coat is very unusual and is entirely made from a repeat pattern of imported Chinese silk fabrics...
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1960s American Coats
1980s Louis Feraud Navy and Turqouise Jacquard Silk Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
Bold and bright late 1980s silk jacquard dress by Louis Feraud. It has a high, rounded neckline and long sleeves which are padded at the shoulder to create a distinctly 80s structure...
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1980s German Evening Dresses
1960s Oatmeal Linen Textured Linen Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully finished 1960s textured linen work dress in a light cream oatmeal shade. It tapers from the bust to the waist in a classic 60s shift shape and flows down into a...
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1960s American Sheath Dresses
1990s Y de G Black Wool Ruched Jersey Dress
By Jacky De G
Located in London, GB
This late 1980s to 1990s minimalist black wool jersey dress is from Y de G, Paris, whose creative director at this time was a former senior member of...
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1990s French Evening Dresses
1980s Roots Blue Lace Cocktail Dress With Bow Detail
By Roots
Located in London, GB
This vivacious late 1980s sateen and lace cocktail dress in cobalt blue is by the famous London boutique Roots and is playful, dynamic and in excellent vintage condition. Sadly the b...
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1980s British Evening Dresses
1970s Diana Leslie Black Velvet Fishtail Maxi Skirt
Located in London, GB
This 1970s maxi skirt is by renowned boutique owner and knitwear designer Diana Leslie who owned Animal Rainbow boutique in London and Countdown in Greenw...
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1970s British Flare Skirts
1960s Robert Dorland Pink Sequin and Beaded Mini Dress
Located in London, GB
I really love the simplicity and cut of this 1960s Robert Dorland dress. The unusual sequin and beaded arrangement which runs along the neckline and ski...
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1960s British Cocktail Dresses
1980s Louis Mari Jersey Jumpsuit
Located in London, GB
An early form of athleisure wear, this late 1970s to early 1980s Louis Mari jumpsuit is constructed from a soft and lightweight wool/acrylic jersey material in shades of pale pink an...
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1970s French Jumpsuits
1960s Turquoise Linen Mod Dress With Beaded Collar
Located in London, GB
This lovely vintage 1960s linen mod dress in turquoise blue is smart and chic. The simple line and block colour is skillfully tailored but alas there is no maker's label present. The...
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1960s British Cocktail Dresses
1980s White Linen Novelty Embellished Military Jacket
Located in London, GB
This late 1980s to early 1990s white linen novelty jacket was no doubt, inspired by the whimsical designs of Moschino and Versace. This unusual design is a flamboyant take on militar...
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1980s British Blazers
1940s Purple Velvet and Lame Jacket
Located in London, GB
This original 1940s lame jacket fastens at the front with six buttons, each covered in a bright Royal purple silk velvet. The high neckline features a neat collar comprised of velvet...
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1940s British Jackets
1950s Blue Leaf Motif Diamante & Glass Clip-on Earrings
Located in London, GB
A very pretty pair of original 1950s clip-on earrings in the most wonderful bright blue tones. Each earring takes the form of single leaf formed from blue glass and surrounded by pro...
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
1970s Ungaro Accordion Pleat Red Ribbon Belt
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
This 1970s elaborate ribbon belt by Emmanuel Ungaro is the perfect accessory for any bohemian outfit. The main section of the belt is made up of finely pleated red ribbon, with a str...
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1970s French Belts
1970s Peach and Black Velvet Polka Dot Dress
Located in London, GB
This dress really looks like something out of the 1950s but was almost certainly manufactured in the 1970s. I really love the medium weight voile-like fabric that is overlaid with bl...
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1970s American Evening Dresses
1960s Navy and White Houndstooth Check Woollen Trapeze Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a classic example of 1960s Mod fashion in a very desirable trapeze shape. The dog tooth cheque pattern is in a French blue and white colour combination with the central full ...
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1960s American Informal Dresses
1960s Marion Donaldson Turquoise Crepe and Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This is one of the earliest designs we have seen by the husband-and-wife team David and Marion Donaldson. They founded their fashion label in Glasgow in 1966 and rose to eminence thr...
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1960s British Informal Dresses
1950s Silver Horse Head Brooch With Marcasite Stones
Located in London, GB
A 1950s very fine modelled mid-century horse's head brooch. With graded marcasite stones and a green paste-set stone in the eye. Marcasite has been popular since Victorian times. In...
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Vintage 1950s British Brooches
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Marcasite, Silver
1970s Marion Donaldson Liberty Print Red Floral Cotton & Velvet Skirt
By Liberty of London
Located in London, GB
This is the most charming floral printed skirt by British designer Marion Donaldson - a timeless wardrobe staple in a flattering silhouette. The main fabric is a vibrant printed cot...
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1970s British A-Line Skirts
1960s Lachasse Bee Pattern Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
A 1960s silk bee print dress by none other than Lachasse, one of the oldest British couture houses having opened in 1926, it sadly closed its doors in 2006. The dress is entirely han...
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1960s British Formal Wear
1990s Moschino Denim and Doily Novelty Print Mini Skirt
By Moschino Jeans
Located in London, GB
This early 1990s Moschino Jeans novelty denim mini skirt is constructed from a medium to light weight deep indigo wash denim, with a super fun, white doily print. It has some whimsi...
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1990s Italian Pencil Skirts
1970s Norman Berg Burgundy and White Polka Dot Tiered Dress
Located in London, GB
Unusual late 1970s burgundy and white polka dot tiered dress by Norman Berg. It consists of an under skirt with a wide polka dot flounce making up the bottom or 4th tier. The secon...
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1970s British Evening Dresses
1950s Blush & Blue Lace Belted Shirt Waister Dress
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s or early 1960s blush satin & floral mauve / blue lace belted tea dress. The dress is a classic shirt-waister style with a shallow v-neck collar and a central fastenin...
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1950s British Formal Wear
1950s Cavanagh's Silk Satin Cropped Beaded Evening Jacket
By Cavanaghs
Located in London, GB
This charming, silk cropped evening jacket was designed in the 1950s. It is labelled and bears the name Cavanagh's of St Thomas, Virgin Islands, which would have been the go-to bouti...
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1960s North American Cropped Jackets
1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress
By Horrockses
Located in London, GB
This crisp cotton dress was designed by Horrockses in the 1950s. The candy pink, grey and white print is stunning; an assortment of leaves are scattered across the print, including s...
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1950s British Princess Cut Dresses
1960s Dellwood Navy Floral Cutout Dress
Located in London, GB
Sophisticated and very well made cap sleeve 1960s shift dress from Dellwood. Made up of a polished cotton / silk feel fabric with machined cutout work that has been shaped into a st...
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1960s British Formal Wear
1940s Cold Rayon Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
An original vintage cold rayon 1940s dress in a striking floral and leaf print. The colour combination is a sublime contrast of pastel blue, pink and white against a dusky orange ba...
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1940s American Casual Dresses
1970s Reissue ‘Washingtons Carriage” Hermes Pleated Silk Scarf
By Cathy Latham, Hermès
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage silk twill Hermes pleated silk scarf in red, pink, black and gold colourway. This classic design by Cathy Latham features four wheels...
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1990s French Scarves
1950s Rose Print Cotton Dress With Black Velvet Bow
By Adore Adorn
Located in London, GB
This charming 1950s cotton dress with rose print in an assortment of pastel shades - pink, lilac, yellow, jade green and white over a black and gold daisy print. The dress has a boat...
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1950s British Evening Dresses
1950s Pale Green Abstract Novelty Patterned Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1950s silk green patterned dress features an unusual kaleidoscope design in a variety of attractive shades of green and pale blue. The dress is deeply feminine with a ful...
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1950s French Day Dresses
1970s Jeff Banks Floral Chiffon and Lace Blouse
By Jeff Banks
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1970s Jeff Banks chiffon blouse is gorgeously feminine with some lovely details. The light chiffon has a floral pattern of pastel tones in ivory, soft green, ochre, rose ...
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1970s British Blouses and Tops
1960s Jo Giovanni Italian Boutique Purple Knit Dress
By Jo Giovanni
Located in London, GB
This unusual 1960s Jo Giovanni Italian boutique label purple wool knit dress has some striking design features and would make a wonderful winter warmer! The dress is sleeveless with ...
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1960s Italian Evening Dresses
1950s Floral Silk Shift Dress with Cowl Neck
Located in London, GB
Late 1950s or early 1960s floral silk print sleeveless dress. With a shallow V neck that has an interesting cowl detail design which crosses over the bodice and is attached on the r...
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1950s British Shift Dresses
1970s Pisanti Brown Dress with Wide Lapel and Lame Bodice
Located in London, GB
This stylish 1970s Pisanti chocolate brown crepe dress with metallic check design has a host of stylish features. The warm, deep brown fabric of the skirt is complemented wonderfully...
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1970s French Evening Dresses
1990s Documented Liza Bruce Mesh Cut Out Dress
Located in London, GB
Liza Bruce began her fashion career designing innovative, high-end bathing suits in 1982. In 1988, Bruce added ready-to-wear to her brand’s offering, bringing her talent for combinin...
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1990s British Cocktail Dresses
1970s White Lace Doily Crochet Dress
Located in London, GB
This bohemian mini-dress was crafted in the 1970s by an unknown designer. Crafted entirely from crochet and therefore completely see-through, it has a wide neckline with swinging, fl...
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1970s British Mini Dresses
1970s Miss Dior Blue and White Gingham Check Dress
By Miss Dior
Located in London, GB
This tunic mini-dress, resplendent in pale blue gingham wool, was designed by Guiborgé for Miss Dior in the 1970s. Aimed at a younger audience than the Christian Dior Boutique collections, it has a playful, ingénue feel. The chunky straps form a dungaree-style top and fasten at the front with snap closures under white plastic tops. The front of the dress features a large pocket split into two that fastens with two white-topped snap closures. Accessed under the left arm with a white zip. It is fully lined in white satin. The original label reads “Miss Dior” in stylised font.
The Miss Dior clothing line was launched in 1967 as a lower priced, ready-to-wear line made to appeal to a more youthful customer. The line was designed by Phillipe Guiborgé. Guiborgé was known for designing the Dior Boutique line and for assisting Marc Bohan in Dior’s couture house. The Miss Dior store...
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1970s French Mini Dresses
1950s Carlye Cream Cotton Knife Pleat Dress
By Carlye
Located in London, GB
A classic example of good quality American day wear. We love this vintage label - Carlye pieces just ooze refinement. This creamy beige cotton knife pleat dress has an elegant scoop neck augmented with 2 pearlescent buttons. These fasten on the shoulders and are purely decorative. There is an additional ochre coloured over-stitched zig-zag pattern on the neckline. The dress has an interesting and continuous arrangement of knife pleats both on the bodice and the skirt. The knife pleats on the bodice are formed on an additional panel which you can pass your hand through. The panel is attached at the waist and the neckline and this feature was to ensure that the pleats align closely with that of the skirt when wearing.
The bodice is lined in the same fine cotton fabric whilst the skirt is unlined. There is a side pocket just below the original metal zip at the side. The condition is excellent - we have noticed one small brown faded mark very close to the waistband; barely noticeable and we inspected a few times before seeing this. This would also be covered by any belt. Best fit for UK size 8-10, US size 4-6 and of smaller stature as Carlye was a petite range brand. Our model is a UK 6-8 and 5ft 4in. (163cm) and this dress was slightly roomy on her.
The Carlye Dress...
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1950s American Casual Dresses
1930s Floral Cotton Polynesian Style Dress
Located in London, GB
This is one of the most interesting and unusual antique dresses we have ever had at Circa and of extraordinary construction. It is modelled on an earlier 18th century Polynesian style dress and is made from a very fine cotton in a sweet floral design of pinks and blues representing the flowers of the French nobility. It has a high sweetheart neckline and a princess seamed bodice with an inverted waistband following the lines of what would have been a traditional corset. The sleeve is an elaborate and shortened version of a leg of mutton style whilst the skirt element is a lavish affair of folded and pinned fabric leading to an arrangement of fabric swags on the lower third of the dress. The bottom rear portion is attached to the inverted waistband. The hemline of the dress is asymmetric as a result of the swags.
Unlabelled but made by a professional hand, whoever made it had a fabulous appreciation of historical costume and it's quite possible this dress was made for a Hollywood film - it was purchased in LA. The fabric may be much earlier than when the dress was made - we believe in the 1930s. The zip at the back has been added either at the point the dress was made, or a bit later. We have completely restored and cleaned this dress taking great care to address any cotton breaks and she is now in superb condition with no flaws of any note. She will fit size UK 6-8 or US 2-4 and could be worn as a statement dress for an event or displayed. Our model is a UK 6-8 and 5ft 4in. (163cm), this dress was a good fit on her.
Design Notes: The robe à la...
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1930s American Formal Wear
1999 Valentino Runway Documented Beaded Pink Tulle Ruffle Neck Top
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This enchantingly whimsical blouse walked the runway for Valentino’s Spring 1999 show. Designed when Valentino Garavani himself was still at the helm of the house, this blouse epitom...
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1990s Italian Blouses and Tops
1970s Roland Klein Brown Silk Jersey Maxi Dress
By Roland Klein
Located in London, GB
This incredibly chic dress was designed by Roland Klein in the 1970s. Having trained under Christian Dior and then Karl Lagerfeld in Paris during the early-1960s, in 1965 Klein went ...
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1970s British Evening Dresses
1980s Radley Silver Lurex and Black Jersey Dress
By Radley
Located in London, GB
This striking dress was designed by British clothing manufacturer Radley in the 1980s. Displaying wonderful hallmarks of ‘80s design - seen in the flamboyant peplum waist and shimmer...
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1980s British Evening Dresses
1970s Bill Gibb Black Jersey Floral Four-Piece Ensemble
By Bill Gibb
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and complete four-piece ensemble by the renowned British designer Bill Gibb. It is composed of a halter-neck top, a high-waist skirt and removable sheer top layer, alo...
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1970s British Skirt Suits
2000 Runway Documented Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Distressed Jeans
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in London, GB
These incredible, rare trousers were the final look at Vivienne Westwood’s 2000 show “Summertime”. The final Vivienne Westwood collection of the 20th century was marked by a bacchana...
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Early 2000s British Jeans
1970s Pisanti Black Crepe Dress with Sequin Collar
Located in London, GB
This stylish little black dress was designed by Pisanti in the early 1970s. Cut to a timeless shift silhouette, it is sleeveless and has a graceful, wide boat-neckline. It has an A-l...
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses
1950s Couture Pink Beaded and Sequin Dress with Mesh Overlay
Located in London, GB
Couture made in the 1950s, this truly stunning pale pink gown has retained all of the delicate intricacy of when it was first designed. With elaborate bead work, it is cut to a fitt...
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