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
Bill Blass Vintage Beaded and Embroidered Blue Silk and Metallic Thread Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
This absolutely stunning blue silk beaded and embroidered jacket was designed by Bill Blass in the 1980's. The jacket is a fairly simple design. It is collarless with a slight V sha...
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1980s American Jackets
Halston 1981 Black on Black Bugle and Caviar Beaded Sheer Chiffon Coat
By Halston
Located in New Hope, PA
First let me say that some of the photos have been lightened to show the detail of the coat. It is a true black and you see this in the second full length photo.
Halston designed thi...
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1980s American Coats
1990's Ralph Lauren Generously Sized Cerulean Blue Alligator Tote Bag
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New Hope, PA
The folks at Ralph Lauren designed this beautiful blue alligator tote bag in the 1990's. It has a rigid construction and will hold everything you need and more. The color is a beau...
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1990s American Tote Bags
Beaded Black Poodle Purse Handmade in Japan by Walborg
By Walborg
Located in New Hope, PA
This black beaded hand made Poodle purse from Walborg is a must for any serious handbag collector. These bags were first made in the 1950's and came in several sizes, this one would...
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1970s Japanese Novelty Bags
Black and White Japanese Shibori Silk Shawl Attributed to Comme des Garçons
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New Hope, PA
This very striking black silk Shibori shawl is attributed to Comme des Garcons by the former owner. All that remains of the label is one end on a corner where it was cut off the shaw...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scarves
Bill Blass Black and White Check Waffle Silk Jacket, Late 20th Century
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
Bill Blass designed this black and white silk jacket using the most interesting fabric. Initially it looks like a flat surface but on closer inspection it is two dimensional. The w...
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Late 20th Century American Jackets
Charles and Patricia Lester Couture Fortuny Style Burgundy Silk Pleated Dress
By Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in New Hope, PA
Patricia Lester designed this stunning burgundy silk evening dress in partnership with her husband Charles Lester. The dress is hand pleated in a similar manor to the earlier iconic ...
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1990s Welsh Delphos Gowns
Issey Miyake Trompe l' Oeil Cream, Peach and Bright Orange Linen Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in New Hope, PA
Issey Miyake Designed this peach, cream and bright orange jacket with a good sense of humor and a little bit of trompe l'oeil. At first glance it appears that the jacket has an orang...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Jackets
1980's Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Pleated Wool Crepe Maxi Dress
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New Hope, PA
Karl Lagerfeld designed this elegant tailored pleated wool crepe look for the Chanel Boutique line. It has black straps above a horizontally quilted band which holds the pleats in p...
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1980s Evening Dresses
John Iversen Patinated Bronze Maple Leaf Brooch
By John Iversen
Located in New Hope, PA
John Iversen created this stunning Maple Leaf brooch from a real fallen maple leaf which gives the piece such a realistic appearance. You can see all of the veins of the leaf in the...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
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Bronze
Palest Pink Silk Chiffon Bugle Beaded Coat or Jacket
Located in New Hope, PA
This ultra feminine palest pink silk chiffon coat is beaded vertically with rows of opalescent bugle beads adding another layer of sparkling pink to the coat jacket. The neckline, c...
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Late 20th Century American Jackets
Adolfo at Saks Fifth Ave. Navy Crocheted Sweater with Rhinestones and Stars
By Adolfo, Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New Hope, PA
How about adding a little sparkle to your wardrobe with this Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue navy blue crocheted sweater with rhinestones and white knit stars? It would be perfect for th...
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