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
Moschino Chanel Style Jacket with Pearls, Thimbles and Measuring Tape Trim
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in New Hope, PA
I love these Chanel style Moschino pieces that poke a bit of fun at the classic styles of the Chanel designs. The jacket is cut in the classic style of a Chanel piece but the trim c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Jackets
Chanel Black Silk Chiffon Tiered Skirt with High Side Opening
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New Hope, PA
This very feminine Chanel black silk chiffon skirt has four petal shaped layers of black silk chiffon which cascade over the hips falling gracefully to the curved hem. The left side ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Skirts
Chanel Black Silk Ribbon Knit Cardigan Sweater
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
This lovely Chanel black silk ribbon knit cardigan sweater is wearable almost all year. It is light enough for a summer evening and can be combined with another layer for the cooler...
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Early 2000s French Cardigans
1980's Paloma Picasso Black and Gold Book Bag Clutch
By Paloma Picasso
Located in New Hope, PA
Paloma Picasso designed a group of book shaped handbags in the 1980's. This one has the alphabet on the front and back in gold on black leather. There is a gold leather tassel bookma...
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1980s French Clutches
1920's Embroidered Tulle and Filet Lace Dress with Original Pink Sash and Slip
Located in New Hope, PA
This 1920's embroidered tulle and filet lace dress is one of the nicest I have ever offered for sale. The dress is complete with a pink silk charmeuse slip and sash, with matching t...
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1920s American Evening Dresses
1920's Filet Lace Dress Made in France
Located in New Hope, PA
This 1920's filet lace dress was Made in France and it is a very beautiful and wearable dress. It has a square neckline with two small hand embroidered panels at the center front. Th...
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1920s French Chemise Dresses
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co Five Row Wave Bracelet 18k Gold
By Elsa Peretti
Located in New Hope, PA
Elsa Peretti designed this fluid Wave bracelet for Tiffany & Co using 18 karat gold and a design that brings to mind ocean waves at the start of her partnership with Tiffany in 1974....
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
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18k Gold
Ralph Lauren American Alligator Belt with Sterling Silver Buckle and Tip
By Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in New Hope, PA
This Ralph Lauren black American Alligator belt dates to the 1980's. It has a sterling silver buckle and tip. Both of these are stamped RL and 85, with a hallmark in between. The b...
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1980s American Belts
Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Faille Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New Hope, PA
Th perfect jewelry dress, this chic black silk cocktail dress designed by Oscar de la Renta is a perfect dress for your best jewels. The dress has a square neckline and short sleeves...
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses
Oscar de la Renta Charcoal Straw Bag with Seashell and Beach Glass Decoration
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New Hope, PA
This charming clutch bag from Oscar de la Renta puts a whole new spin on the words "beach bag". Made from a charcoal colored straw, which is very finely woven, it has the best orname...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Geoffrey Beene Sexy Beaded Black Dress with Back Interest
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
Super slinky and super sexy from Geoffrey Beene this little black dress is trimmed with delicate beadwork and metallic mesh leaves. They circle the neckline and the left armhole add...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1950's Calypso of Bermuda and Montego Bay Cotton Print Dress with Sparkles
Located in New Hope, PA
Calypso, of Bermuda and Montego Bay designed this fabulous 1950's cotton print dress in shades of red, yellow, black and white. Then they added sparkles to the floral design.
The sl...
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