Palm Springs Fashionista Fashion

An Uber chic cocktail dress design by J. Mendel Paris. The dress is all silk in the most lovely color of a deep port wine. The short dress has so many highlights going for it. From t...

A dress fit for a rockstar or a super cool Fashionista. Designed by du KaufmanFranco, a sueded silk tank dress with all the emphasis on the bottom of t...

This chic Monique Lhuillier design can be worn as a dress belted or open as a silk duster (coat). Made in the USA, silk print and pale grey silk lining. Lovely portrait collar neckli...

A flirty, sexy little black dress designed by Roberto Cavalli for Jusr Cavalli label. The Italian size 38, US size 4 dress is made of black silk. The u...

From our “ Little Black Dress” collection, a Worth New York black silk chemise. This plus size 14 Petite is a black silk chemise with 3 layered black orga...

A beautiful cap sleeve blouse design by Emmanuel Ungaro. This sleeveless blouse slightly covers the shoulder to create a cap sleeve. The neck is a convertible turtle neck which drapes beautifully or can be folded in half to make a mock turtle. Made in Italy, the designer label and size have been removed. Authenticated Ungaro and made by Gruppo GFT...

This beautiful hat was designed by the late Frank Olive for Neiman Marcus. His hats were collected by the rich and famous all over the world. This hat came from the closet of a well ...

This Eric Javits hat was inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany’s. In the years collection Eric Javits hats, we have never seen another one. It frames the face beautifully, whether worn straight or at an angle. The flower which decorates the front hat is in a shade of blush that looks amazing with the black. Eric Javits is the leading designer of hats in America. His hats are worn by more celebrities than any other designer. Bio: Eric Javits is an artist turned accessory designer. 1978 - Eric designs his first hat right out of Art School for his best friend, Mimi who wanted to be noticed at the door of Studio 54. When Steve Rubell saw her approach wearing the black velvet pillbox hat that Eric had created, he ushered her in past the hundreds waiting online outside. That night was the beginning of Eric'screative journey in accessory design. During the early years Eric’s focus was designing exclusive high fashion head pieces. Eric Javits’ design work has been prominently featured in numerous films and tv shows. Some of the highlights are Woody Allen’s “Alice”, “The return of the Pink Panther”, “Sex in the City”, “Married to the Mob”, “Bonfire of the Vanities”, “Mr. T & the Women”, “Big Momma‘s House II”, “The Stepford Wives”, “Will & Grace”, “Desperate Housewives”, “Dynasty” & “Gossip Girl” to name a few. Eric Javits is the number one supplier of designer headwear and straw accessories...

This dress way from the Michael Kors collection made in Italy. Very high end it retailed over $1500. Brilliantly cut and the fabric is spectacular. It is an Italian embossed floral m...

This jacket was from the runway group of Michael Kors high end collection made in Italy. The jacket it expertly cut with pleat detail and side pockets and chic 3/4 sleeves.It has 2 l...

A beautiful vintage but NWT black & white leopard silk blouse by Miss V for Valentino. Made in Italy, this blouse is so amazing. Black jet buttons comp...

This Alice and Olivia by Stacey Bendet dress sold out everywhere. Why? Because it’s a combination of beautiful black jersey with the most amazing chif...

It doesn’t get much better as a example of chic Italian design. Done by La Perla, the 2PC set is a sexy, show stopper. The hand beaded bodysuit (sequin...

The most beautiful of Valentino signature prints. The silk print in colors of chartreuse, greys and greens. Solid color silk tie at side waist. The details of this skirt is amazing. ...

This sexy little party dress was designed by Diane von Furstenberg With a bright multicolor print that’s sold out worldwide called African Sugar. The bustiers dress is ruched silk ch...

This skirt looks like a couture skirt with the amount of workmanship that went into applying the hand cut roses to form a 3-D effect on black lace. Purchased at the Nina Ricci boutiq...

This dress was custom-made in London England for a worldwide traveler who was based in Beverly Hills. This gown has a very modern sculptural quality to it, very much in the spirit of modern Dior, Paris. Size tag has been removed since it was a custom gown...

Shoes as Art. That’s the only way you can describe these amazing shoes designed by the house of VIonnet, Paris. A dark navy suede pump becomes art wit...

Such a cool modern and chic wrap dress from our favorite contemporary designer, Cushnie. Known for designing clothes that women love and want to wear now is the reason the label has such a loyal cult following. A navy metallic cheetah pattern, the dress has a scarf hem...

Is it a chic chemise dress? Is it a swim cover-up? It’s both actually. The simple but so glam dress is from the swim division of American designer Carmen Ma...

This Giambattista dress is a beautiful knit draped sleeveless dress that has never been worn. Made in Italy. Italian size: 40. US size: XS/ 4. Please see measurements below. Dress ha...

This very limited edition dress was done for Escada by the extremely talented, Ella Singh. She deigned and had made a collection of intricately beaded dresses for Escada, Germany. Only in India can they do beading that detailed, that intricate. We purchased 2 dresses from a collector that kept them for an investment and have never been worn. NWT. (other Ella Singh for Escada...

Love this 2 pc set! Found in the closet of a Palm Springs Fashionista, never worn. NWT. Purchased at Neils, a very high end woman’s boutique in Palm Desert, C...

We love how modern this vintage two piece set looks decades later. In a rare size 14 from a very upscale Palm Springs boutique, the set consists ...

William Pearson was trained as a couturier and set up shop in Los Angeles where he was head of Fashion Design at Fashion Institute. He designed a small...

William Pearson was trained as a couturier and set up shop in Los Angeles where he was head of Fashion Design at Fashion Institute. He designed a small...

William Pearson was trained as a couturier and set up shop in Los Angeles where he was head of Fashion Design at Fashion Institute. He designed a small...

What a beautiful evening tank top. The hand beaded floral pattern with tiny beads and sequins is stunning. Over Nude chiffon. Effortless Italian Glamour....

This is not just a LBD. It's a modern scuptural chic garment. The pics don't do it justice becauce it's black on black. Highlights: the sleeves are in a sheer creepe. The have peek a...

It looks like a sexy Italian T-shirt but it’s actually made like a sweater. The detail on this Roberto Cavalli Collection label red knit is amazing. Beautiful chord tie neck line with tassels. Very difficult to produce machine open work on sleeves and center back. A true high end designer piece. 100% viscose. Italian size: 44. US size:10. Because this summer sweater...

So happy to find another beautiful limited Edition piece by Worth New York. The size tag has been removed, but it is a Size Large. would fit sizes 12-16...

Christian Laquoix was an amazing talent. Not only for his fashion design, but he was an incredible artist as well. This large scarf is a perfect example, HIs color sense is genious, but he drew all the artwork himself! All scarve designs were from his original paintings. "Roses" is a special print as it mixes absrtact art...

This 3 piece ensemble designed by Margaretha Ley for Escada is the most beautifully made suit we have ever seen other than Couture suits from Paris. The fabric is an exclusive "new w...

Such a beautiful rare set by Diane Freis Originals. These pieces have been quite sought after and collectible. The tunic blouse has an asymetrical button closure. Banded in solid black silk jacquard. Beautiful black enamel and gold buttons. The solid black skirt (also silk jacquard) has an elastic waist. The matching print...

Christian Lacroix lace blouse is like a luxe, designer T-shirt that goes from daytime with jeans to cocktails with silk. The blouse has an engineered lace...

A beautiful vintage Moschino skirt pre-Jeremy Scott era. This beautiful print of hydrangea flowers Is made of silk with solid black silk lightin...

From our “Little Black Dress” collection a Worth New York Chemise that can go from day to evening.. The asymmetrical dress has a lace sleeve and bodice ...

This blouse is so versatile and can go from day to evening. Designed for the Valentino Roma collection this very find net drapes like a European jersey made of viscose and cotton. Th...

A vintage treasure that was found in a Palm Spring Fashionista’s closet that is NWT and never worn. A versatile piece. What makes this look so modern for now is it was designed oversized and has a soft shoulderpad that just looks so good now. It can be a sexy short dress (belted or loose), Can be worn as a long tunic blouse, or could even be a smashing swimsuit cover up over a black bathing suit...

We are proud to have another vintage custom-made dress by Lea d’Crenza Beverly Hills. Mr d’Crenza had a couture shop on Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills and during that time did the mo...

Lily Samii Is a very talented San Francisco designer who specializes in Couture and custom-made clothing. This very chic three piece set is made in a European wool blend crêpe. The set is extremely versatile as the crop blouse works with a matching pant or over a sleeveless dress. The couture quality part of this outfit is a beautifully double layered fringed bottom on the blouse and cropped trouser...

This jacket is so beautiful. Designed by one of our favorite designers working in Paris, Giambattista Valli. It is not just a knit jacket. It is made so beautifully with the most bea...

Oh how Luxe! 1990s custom made ensemble by Bill Blass (when he was alive and designing) for Martha Palm Beach. Worn to an event once! Dress is a strapless emerald velvet bodice with ...

This is the most romantic summer skirt. Designed by house of Moschino before the Jeremy Scott era, the European eyelet outer skirt has a double layer ruffle at hem. It could be used ...

This is a rare beauty that came from a Palm Springs socialite/philanthropist who specially ordered this plus size dress in size 16 at I Magnin Beverly ...

Michael Kors did the most amazing pieces in his high-end collection that were all made in Italy. The draping on this halter dress is spectacular. Done in a heavy Italian Matt jersey ...

These pair of Balenciaga speed racers came from a client that wore them a couple times. Out of all the athletic shoes that Balenciaga did, these were co...

These pair of Balenciaga speed racers came from a client that wore them once. Out of all the athletic shoes that Balenciaga did, these were considered...

A beautiful little vacation ready set conists of a strapless indigo and blue floral border print bathing suit (made of 84% nylon and 16% Lycra) has a removable neck strap for extra s...

Another rare plus size beauty by New York designer Stephen Yearick. This gown is completely hand-beaded in black and white beagle beads black sequins and silver and crystal beads in Singapore. Custom ordered in rare size 18 at Saks Fifth Avenue New York...

Another beautiful item from Worth New York. This pullover sweater was part of a collection that used Modern Art abstract prints. 100% lightweight wool. ...

This coat looks so modern for a vintage 1970s coat. In beautiful original condition. Has a very modern shaped cardigan style collar. Strong but not...

Such a chic and unique bag from Oscar de la Renta. Fashionistas with great taste do not need a handbag full of logos to show you have a taste level that is luxe and rare without tryi...

Hard to find a vintage dress that is over 30 years old, looks as Modern now as it did when it was designed, and was in the closet of a Palm Springs Fashionista never worn, new with t...

This color is stunning. Cashmere that is a cross between purple and lilac with the most beautiful iridescent inside lining. Gianfranco Ferre designed a modern classic that will never...

A one of a kind evening gown, perfect for a summer wedding, and special enough to even be worn by the mother of the groom or bride. Custom design by TRAVILLA the famous Hollywood costume designer, who also did clothes for Saks Fifth Avenue for celebrities and the rich and famous in Hollywood. This was ordered at the Beverly Hills store and never worn by our Palm Springs California client. The most beautiful color of a light taupe crepe silk and nude color lace that is completely beat it by hand.. Rare to find a evening dress of this quality in size 16. The dress has enough hem to make the deess longer by at least 3”. It is not even pressed with any crease. to show if it is lengthened. A stand out dress that looks as expensive as it was (over $2500). William TRAVILLA Bio: The man who draped a fringed Idaho potato sack on Marilyn Monroe for a famous snapshot - proving that she looked good in anything - was born on Catalina Island off the California coast on March 22 1920. He studied at the Chouinard School of Art in L.A., showing a precocious talent for drawing fashion design from an early age. By the time he was sixteen, he made money by selling sketches of costume designs for showgirls he had studied at burlesque houses. Found unfit for wartime duties due to flat feet, William Travilla made his way to Hollywood and signed his first contract as costume designer at Columbia in 1941. However, during his two-year tenure he received rather few assignments and left disillusioned. Little work came his way during the next few years, until, in 1946, he was spotted in a nightclub (selling travel sketches of the South Pacific) by the actress Ann Sheridan, who became an instant admirer of his work. Sheridan persuaded Travilla to become her personal costume designer at Warner Brothers. This didn't quite come to pass, though he did design her gowns for Nora Prentiss (1947). More importantly, he notched up his first major success by winning the Academy Award for the lavish and colourful costumes of Adventures of Don Juan (1948) in conjunction with Leah Rhodes and Marjorie Best. After his three year contract was up, Travilla went on to 20th Century Fox, for what would become the most productive period of his career in the film business. At the same time, he set up his own high end fashion salon, Travilla Inc., in Los Angeles, creating several collections of elegant, award-winning designs. Travilla dressed many established stars, from Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford, to Loretta Young. However, he is chiefly remembered for the iconic gowns...

What a chic modern sheath dress by the design team of Oscar de la Renta. The dress, from the collection is made in Italy. Print is a wool silk blend and lined in a beautiful navy blue silk. Size 2 US.

Adolfo was a New York designer born in Cuba who designed for the rich and famous all over the world. he became well known for his version of the infamous French bouclé suit originate...

It’s very hard to find a Ametican Designer Collection quality Suit in plus sizes. This rare beautiful suit was custom ordered at Saks fifth Avenue and made by the Bill Blass factory ...

Such a beautiful suit by Los Angeles designer who designed for Fist Ladies (Regan and Ford) and many Hollywood celebrities and Beverly Hills Ladies who lunch. This suit is one of a kind, custom made. The cardigan style jacket is beaded with sparse sequin for a little bling. Hand done keyhole buttonholes in black. Same black trim on jacket pocket edges. Very heavy jewelry...