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
Hermes Late 20th Century Sextants Nautical Design Silk Scarf and Original Box
Located in New Hope, PA
This Hermes Sextant scarf is stunning, all the colors work together beautifully to create this cheerful piece. The design is nautical, with a compass, sextant and nautical flags. It ...
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Late 20th Century French Scarves
Hermes Black and Brown Cashmere Scarf Kachinas Pattern with Original Hermes Box
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
A striking design inspired by the Native American culture of the Southwest this Kachina silk scarf is designed in black, brown, mustard grey and a deep blue in a cashmere and silk bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves
Alexander McQueen Large Black Cashmere Shawl with Floral Design
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New Hope, PA
Alexander McQueen designed this oversized light weight cashmere shawl with a very moody color palette. The black background works well with the deep tones of the floral bouquets. It ...
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Early 2000s English Scarves
Gold Beaded and Soutache Braid Embroidered Black Silk Chiffon Jacket
Located in New Hope, PA
Reminiscent of many jackets designed by Coco Chanel, this jacket is a classic cardigan style with a single hook and eye at the neckline for closure. It is all about the embellishmen...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Dinner Jackets
London Series 1st Edition Poster Dresses a Framed Set of All Five Paper Dresses
By Harry Gordon
Located in New Hope, PA
This rare and complete set of five London Series Poster Dresses was designed by Harry Gordon in 1968. Included in countless museum and private collections these dresses are highly co...
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1960s American Decorative Objects
1970's Tan Giudicelli for Giorgio Beverly Hills Rose Devore Velvet Evening Gown
By Tan Giudicelli
Located in New Hope, PA
This lovely rose pink silk chiffon dress with undulating white devore velvet was designed in Paris in the 1970's by Tan Giudicelli and retailed by Giorgio of Beverly Hills. The dres...
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1970s French Evening Dresses
Marguerite Stix Shell Minaudiere with a Pearl and Cabochon Ruby Clasp circa 1965
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New Hope, PA
This rare shell minaudiere from Marguerite Stix has a ruby cabochon and large blister pearl for the clasp and a gold washed frame. It is signed Stix on both sides of the clasp and the interior is lined with chamois. It is in excellent condition.
Marguerite Stix was born in Vienna and although she was too young to be a member of the Wiener Werkstatte she nevertheless became a protege of Josef Hoffman at a very young age. She worked as a sculptor and artist in Vienna until she was forced to flee the German invasion of Austria in 1938. She fled to Paris where she began designing a line of ceramic pins...
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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chado, Ralph Rucci Cranberry Red Beaded and Woven Silk Pants
By Ralph Rucci, Chado Ralph Rucci
Located in New Hope, PA
These pants are all about the fabric, the cut and design of the pants is spare and elegant. No waistband, no pockets, and an invisible left side zipper allows the fabric to be the st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pants
Carolina Herrera Red and White Print Silk Ottoman Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in New Hope, PA
A bright red floral pattern on a cream ribbed silk ottoman is used for this chic strapless evening dress from Carolina Herrera. The bodice is decorated with black silk ribbon and jet...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses
1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Gold and Black Lace Gown with Train Original Tag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
Karl Lagerfeld designed this glamorous Chanel gold and black lace evening gown with a train in 1986. The dress has a round neckline, a dropped waistline, long sleeves, and covered buttons and loops at the center back above the trained skirt...
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Pierre Balmain 1970's Numbered Haute Couture Yellow Silk Tunic & Pants
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New Hope, PA
A 1970's saffron yellow silk tunic and matching pants from Balmain, Paris is the perfect, pulled together ensemble for the girl in a hurry. Add some great shoes, a little jewelry and...
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1970s French Trouser Pant Suits
Stewart Parvin London Designer Strapless Beaded Dark Blue Silk Evening Gown
Located in New Hope, PA
Stewart Parvin is a London based designer a Royal Warrant from the Queen, and this dress is a wonderful example of his work. The strapless gown has a ...
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