About Katy Kane
Katy Kane is an antiques dealer specializing in the finest examples of rare, beautiful and unusual clothing since 1977. Examples 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.
Featured Pieces
Irish Lace Coat Dress Hand Made Irish Crocheted...
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Early 20th Century Evening Dresses
This is definitely the most stunning, and versatile, white Irish lace coat dresses that I have ever had the pleasure to offer for sale. The lovely floor length garment can be worn as...
Christina Romo Handmade Tumbago Headband or Bri...
2010- Contemporary More Jewelry
The grand daughter of Antonio Castillo and the daughter of Emilia Castillo, Christina Romo is a well regarded designer in her own right. This innovative design for a tiara or headban...
1920's Hand Made Mixed Lace and Embroidered Dre...
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1920-1929 Chemise Dresses
A stunning combination of mixed lace and embroidery is combined to make this 1920's chemise style dress. It has a square neckline, short sleeves, a snap closure on the left side of t...
Loris Azzaro French Hand Crocheted Lurex and Me...
Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro
1970-1979 Cardigans
This is not your Grandmother's crocheted cardigan! Loris Azzaro has combined silver and gold lurex yarn for the body of this piece as well as the two bands on each sleeve. The sleeve...
Carrie Couture 1960's Gold and White Velvet and...
1960-1969 Evening Dresses
What a glamorous cut velvet and lurex on chiffon dress with polka dots in many sizes. The white ones are cut velvet, some edged with gold lurex thread that is used for the velvet edg...
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Strapless Blac...
Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
1980-1989 Evening Gowns
Ultra feminine, this stunning black lace strapless evening gown was designed by Yves Saint Laurent for a 1970's Haute Couture collection. The delicate black lace is layered over crea...
Marguerite Stix Gold Backed Double Shell Pin wi...
Marguerite Stix
1970-1979 Brooches
This spare and elegant design from Marguerite Stix shows the true beauty of the shells. The only ornamentation is the gold bezel set turquoise stone at the tip of each shell. The pi...
Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Beaded Chiffon Gown
Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld
1970-1979 Evening Gowns
The bodice of this dress is beautifully beaded with row upon row of horizontal black bugle beads, A black chiffon panel is gathered at the center front emphasizing the bustline. The ...
Chanel Runway Worn Lucite and Pearl Necklace
Karl Lagerfeld
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
A fabulous 1970's inspired Lucite necklace is studded with graduated pearls wrapped in gold toned metal. The traditional pearls have a gorgeous luminous color and contrast beautifull...
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture White Pique Su...
Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Late 20th Century Cocktail Dresses
Classic and elegant, this beautifully tailored white cotton pique dress has a double row of faceted white buttons and a cream leather tie belt. The dress has a neatly tailored collar...
Chanel Runway Worn Lucite and Pearl Earrings
Karl Lagerfeld
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
These oversized 1970's inspired runway worn Lucite earrings have a carved Lucite flower centered by a pearl at the top and a scalloped Lucite hoop with 10 matching pearls centered on...
Oleg Cassini Black Silk Cocktail Dress, 1960s
Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini
1960-1969 Cocktail Dresses
This chic black silk cocktail dress has a wonderful strappy treatment on the bodice with a flat bow on the left side. The bodice is boned for extra support. The full skirt has invert...