Katy Kane

Chanel, Paris rose pink lizard pattern leather vest with a zip front and tie neckline, a very versatile wardrobe item which can easily be dressed up or down. The collar extends to a ...

Naeem Khan designed this gorgeous dress with white on white beading on a sheer tulle over a white silk charmeuse lining. The beadwork covers the entire dress with beaded floral desig...

This 1960's pink silk Malcolm Starr evening dress has a floral design in shades of yellow, green and tan. The sleeveless dress has a deep V neckline front and back above a raised wai...

This charming Guy Laroche sweater with a nautical theme is navy blue with a white band at the neckline, cuffs and hemline. The glamour comes from the metallic gold band on the sleev...

Zoran is known for his casually elegant and eternally chic clothing. This champagne colored silk charmeuse jacket, top and pants set is a perfect example of his aesthetic. All three ...

This charming Bill Blass dress has a wonderful combination of patterns and shapes. The dress is navy and white silk polka dots, edged with diagonal and vertical striped navy and whi...

Jacqueline de Ribes, a French Socialite designed elegant clothing in Paris from 1982 to until 1995. She is a woman of exquisite taste and a patron of the Haute Couture houses who wa...

This Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe navy blue cotton shawl can be worn in several different ways as you can see from the photos. It has a white border and large white silk tassels on the ...

Vicky Tiel, an American in Paris, designed very glamorous evening wear and this dress is a wonderful example. The dress is covered with very tiny silver sequins on the bodice and ski...

This Chanel cashmere blend cardigan sweater has a V neckline outlined with pearls which go right down both sides of the front on either side of the double C logo buttons. The two hip...

This Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel shawl, sarong or pareo would be a very versatile addition to your wardrobe. The colors pop against the black background and the Modernist design is fu...

This is a fabulous top from Chado Ralph Rucci. The attention to detail and design innovation is amazing in all of his garments. This is a pullover or step in top, there is a long ang...

This 1920's handbag is so pristine that you would think it was made yesterday and not 100 years ago. The bag is made from black felt which is decorated with hand embroidered pink and...

This strapless dress from Leonard, Paris is just so cheerful and feminine. The floral print seems to have every shade of every color under the rainbow set against a black background...

French designer Paco Rabanne is best known for his revolutionary 1968 dresses made from metal discs and rings. This rare handbag soon followed, made from th...

This elegantly sexy black evening dress has sheer black net on the sides and back. This is studded with sparkling rhinestones above a wide band of rhinestones at the waistline. The...

White cotton is beautifully hand embroidered in black on the neckline, blouse front, and on the sleeves, which are lavishly embroidered. The blouse slips on over your head, with a t...

This lovely large silk chiffon shawl from Etro has a scrolling design in black on a white background reminiscent of iron work on a New Orleans home. Red...

A cheerful multi color polka dot bow design is front and center on this ecru silk blouse from Salvatore Ferragamo. There is a button and loop closure at the center back and a single...

This stunning iridescent grey silk jacket has so many interesting design touches including the curved lapels, a tie belt which becomes a big bow at the back, o...

This ivory silk blouse from Ferragamo has a single button closure on the left side of the collar. I am assuming that it is meant to be belted or tucked in. The long sleeves have th...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

This printed silk peasant style blouse designed by Yves Saint Laurent for his Rive Gauche line has a neutral color pallet that will work with many pieces in your wardrobe. The verti...

A beautiful rich burgundy red shawl has a 14" paisley border print in shades of red, yellow, blue, white, and green. The four sides of the shawl are finished with a matching burgundy...

Catherine Regehr has chosen an unusual changeable silk taffeta for this evening dress. The silk fabric appears to change color with the light and the movement of wearer. This can b...

This classic Burberry London double breasted cashmere and wool blend coat looks as if it has never been worn. It is in pristine condition. The grey plaid is accented with black, whi...

An elegant jacket from Givenchy is made from black velvet with a black frog closure at the neckline. The hemline of the jacket has eight Fortuny inspired silver motifs, bringing a t...

This printed panne velvet blouse from Fendi is copper and charcoal with a lot of interesting design features. The shoulders have epaulets, the front is gathered at the shoulder seam, the sleeves are cut very full, and the back has a V shaped panel at the center back as well as pleats on either side. The fabric is luxuriously soft to the touch and the blouse is in perfect condition. It is marked a vintage size 42. Measurements; Shoulders 15" Bust 48...

Made in Morocco exclusively for Paraphernalia in the 1970's this jacket is stunning. A deep purple, almost black background is woven with bright gold designs. There are gold buttons...

Sybil Connolly is known as the Irish Couturier, and was well known for using Irish made fabrics in her garments. She is most famous for designing the dress Jackie Kennedy is wearing...

This spare, elegant and lustrous brown velvet coat from Donna Karan can be worn as a coat, a tunic over pants or belted as a dress. It has two hooks for closure, as well as the opti...

Never worn, these Gucci chocolate brown leather gloves are in excellent condition. They are trimmed at the wrist with a pair of gold toned horse bits, lined in brown silk and marked ...

This classic light brown wool coat from Jaeger, London is a maxi coat with a wonderful movement. The coat has a brown velvet collar, six buttons at the center front and three on the...

This colorful and lightweight suede jacket is most likely a contemporary art piece or a high end Craft Show piece. The jacket is unlined and has no closures. The front is loosely sc...

Textile Artist Marion Clayden was the source for the tie dye fabrics used for costumes and sets for the rock musical Hair in the 1960's. She began her fashion career in the late 1970...

Donna Karan designed this glamorous 1980's gold leather vest with a center front zipper, two zip pockets and a zipper on the collar. They are all finished with a round gold zipper pu...

A stunning winter white wool dress designed by Andre Courreges in the 1960's has a raised seam on the bodice and a double raised seam at the waistline. This is incorporated into the ...

Andre Courreges designed this dress in the late 1960's using a Winter White wool. It has a face framing stand up collar and four horizontal bands made from the same fabric. These b...

A classic trench coat shape and color is taken to the next design level with supple unlined lambskin perforated with a pattern of very, very tiny holes. The coat has notched lapels,...

Richard Tyler has chosen an interesting micro pleated autumnal silk chiffon for this chic cocktail dress. This gives the dress enough room to just slip on over your head. It has a ro...

Black sequins are complemented by a black satin waistband and skirt edge on this side buttoning evening skirt. It is fully lined in black silk and marked a size 38. Measurements; W...

A gorgeous silk print jacket from French designer Jacques Molko has a very interesting print, reminiscent of a Japanese kimono. The collarless jacket has no closures or pockets. It ...

A striking two piece evening dress from Geoffrey Beene is done in a combination of black wool jersey and black satin. The center part of the top and the entire skirt are made from th...

A midnight blue cashmere and silk blend cardigan has a burgundy edge at the neckline and purple bands in decreasing widths on the body. There are five black Chanel logo buttons at th...

This fabulous Geoffrey Beene evening gown is made from a black and white wool floral print with quilted sections, and black wool jersey at the center of the bodice, the back and the ...

This classic Hubert de Givenchy designed wool blazer has a chocolate brown velvet collar and an unusual nubby wool herringbone fabric that was woven with four colors instead of the u...

New York Designer George Halley used a lovely cotton velvet with an ombré mocha colored background and a creamy beige feather print for this 1970's evening dress. The dress has a hig...

This elegant haute couture dress designed by Christain Lacroix can be worn in two different ways. There is a sleek black silk sheath with a black silk satin band and bow on the bodic...

Azzedine Alaia uses soft black leather for this form fitting skirt with double zippers. The skirt has a narrow waistband with a snap above the zipper fly. T...

Yves saint Laurent designed this 1970's sheer slate blue silk georgette blouse with an unusual neckline. The blouse slips om over your head and buttons half way down the front, and...

Black silk crepe is used for this classically elegant long sleeved dress with a square neckline. The neckline is enhanced with a double row of sparkling faceted "diamonds" creating a...