About Katy Kane
Katy Kane is an antiques dealer specializing in the finest examples of vintage and couture clothing. They can be seen in the permanent collections of The Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum, The Kyoto Costume Institute, Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston, FIT, LACMA, FIDM, and the DeYoung Museum, to name a few. They have been worn on Broadway, in television productions, major motion pictures and BBC productions. Katy can currently be seen as an Appraiser on the PBS television program Antiques Roadshow. Voted "Best High-End Vintage Clothing" by Philadelphia Magazine.

Established in 19781stDibs seller since 2025
Featured Pieces
1974 Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Whip Buckle with Braided Leather Belt
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Hope, PA
Elsa Peretti designed this sterling silver Whip belt for Halston and it was retailed by Tiffany & Co in 1974. The sterling buckle is more like a whip handle than a traditional be...
Category
1970s American Belts
Mary McFadden Black Beaded Halter Top Gown with a Fortuny Style Pleated Skirt
By Mary McFadden
Located in New Hope, PA
Mary McFadden designed this sophisticated black beaded velvet halter dress with a Fortuny style skirt. The bodice is velvet but there is so much beadwork and braid trim that you rea...
Category
1990s American Evening Dresses
Chanel Suit Coral Boucle with Vertical and Diagonal Gold Metallic Bands
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel Boutique
Located in New Hope, PA
Karl Lagerfeld designed this skirt suit for the Spring 1999 collection. The suit is made with a gorgeous and flattering coral boucle with wide vertical gold metallic bands on the ja...
Category
1990s French Skirt Suits
Gucci Aubergine Silk Shawl with Decorative Stitching, Never Worn
By Gucci
Located in New Hope, PA
This Gucci aubergine silk shawl is so lovely. Generously sized for all, and the decorative stitching at each end adds a subtle and elegant element to the shawl. The long rectangula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shawls
Vintage Helena Barbieri Raspberry Red and Gold Silk Dress and Coat Set, 1960s
By Helena Barbieri
Located in New Hope, PA
Helena Barbieri used a beautiful raspberry red silk with a woven metallic gold floral design for this chic 1960's dress and coat set. The dress has narrow straps an empire waistline and an elongated A line skirt. The boned bodice has a double zipper for a perfect fit. The matching evening coat is collarless, with a matching empire waistline, six concealed red buttons for the closure and full elbow length sleeves. It has two pockets concealed in the seams and it is fully lined in a coordinating red satin. Both pieces are in excellent condition, probably only worn once. The outfit was retailed by Julius Garfinckel...
Category
1960s American Dress and Coat Ensembles
Carolina Herrera Cashmere and Wool Dress with Grey Pink and White Plaid
By Carolina Herrera
Located in New Hope, PA
Carolina Herrera designed this grey cashmere and wool blend dress using fabric with a modern twist. The fabric resembles a tattersall plaid with white horizontal bands, as well as h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses
Chloe Black Wool and Silk Pullover Sweater Styled Three Different Ways
By Chloé
Located in New Hope, PA
This Chloe pullover sweater is fabulous! It is made from a nubby Merino wool yarn so it has great texture as well as a great design. The body of the sweater is fitted, with long sl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pullovers
Malo Beige Cashmere Pullover Sweater for a Man or Woman
By Malo
Located in New Hope, PA
The Italian design firm Malo has created a cashmere pullover that will work well on a man or a woman. The natural beige color cashmere yarn adds to the universal appeal of this clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pullovers
Givenchy Black Silk Chiffon Blouse with Lavender and Gold Lame Flowers
By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Givenchy designed this elegant black silk chiffon blouse with lavender and gold lame flowers in the 1970's. The blouse has a V shaped neckline and a single snap closure at the center...
Category
1970s French Blouses
Anne Klein Late 60's or Early 1970's Black Suede Maxi or Evening Dress
By Anne Klein
Located in New Hope, PA
Anne Klein designed this fabulous black suede long maxi dress which could go from day to evening, in the late 1960's or early 1970's. She started her business in 1968 and was the on...
Category
1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Akris Black and Blue Windowpane Plaid Alpaca Zip Front Jacket with Leather Trim
Located in New Hope, PA
Made in Switzerland this Akris jacket is black and blue Alpaca, in a windowpane plaid, with black leather trim.
The jacket has a hidden zip front with a leather pull tab and a leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jackets
Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Colorful Sheer Striped Long Skirt
By Givenchy, Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Located in New Hope, PA
This Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique colorful sheer striped skirt has a navy blue background which shows off the multi color stripes beautifully. The blue, pink, yellow, orange and green...
Category



