Patina Fashion

A lightweight coat from the 1960s composed of a nubby off-white wool and featuring a straight cut with dolman sleeves, a small mink collar, and a single-breasted closure system with ...

1960s navy suede suit in the style of a classic Chanel, it features a red and gold zigzag braid around the edges of the jacket and the top of the bodice poc...

1960s large handbag featuring an unusual sweep of a handle, lending it a modernist aesthetic, and crafted in a most desirable color and material - gunmetal patent. Simple brass frame...

Krizia black silk tunic printed with large white outline of a big cat, accented with green eyes and a red mouth. Straight, loose cut with dolman, short sleeves...

A unique piece from renowned coat and suit manufacturer Lilli Ann, this vest is extravagantly and boldly decorated with large multicolored paillettes in geometric shapes that echo th...

1930s beige lace dress featuring a square neckline, short sleeves, and a dropped waistline with slight shirring at the sides, where there are slits at the hem; the front and back pan...

Kathryn Dianos long red dress in a rayon and nylon blend fabric featuring a set-in midriff with two ties, a deepv neckline and raglan cap sleeves. The b...

Long dress in navy wool/acrylic blend featuring a long torso with metal skate hooks laced with narrow self belt, and a large sailor collar that covers the upper arms and descends to ...

Like his contemporaries Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, and Oscar de la Renta, Chester Weinberg was a star NY designer during the 1960s and '70s, as well as a respected teacher at Parsons School of Design, where Donna Karan was one of his protegées. After his untimely death from AIDS in 1985, his name and work were largely forgotten, save for those in the know. This dress is an example of his work, c.1970, composed of a black matte jersey bodice with long sleeves and mock turleneck and a velvet wrap-style skirt. The high waist, zippered wrists, and skirt slit edge are ornamented with gold and velvet...

A long beach coverup, c.1970s, by Brigance in sheer white nylon with a vertical striped pattern. Button-down shirt style with drawstring waist. Timeless. Size M.

An unusual example of the work of Greek/American master Stavrapoulos, known especially for his fluid chiffon creations. This shift dress, with open neckline and three-quarter sleeves, appears to be made from an antique embroidered shawl...

Blouse and shawl ensemble in pale olive and black striped silk, the collarless blouse featuring hidden buttons and juliet sleeves with deep buttoned wrists. The shawl, matching strip...

Hanae Mori ribbed black pullover featuring beaded and sequined ornaments of stars, circles, flags, and birds in various colors. Scoop neck, long sleeves. Size M.

Black wool 1980s coat by Christian Dior is double breasted and features a faux Persian collar and cuffs. Square shoulders with pads. Longer length. Marked size 6, but oversized cut.

Typical of design master Geoffrey Beene, this suit exhibits the deceptive simplicity and attention to detail for which he was known. The silk jacket is fashioned of deep red silk wit...

Jean Louis Scherrer shoulder bag in black suede bordered in rust suede, the front border ornamented with Art Deco-style medallions, each centering alternating black and carnelian sto...

Small 1960s crocodile handbag from Artbag on Madison Avenue, NY, features an envelope style top with snap closure and double handles that attach belo...

A great piece to spruce up your Fall wardrobe, this snakeskin blazer is shaped close to the body with front darts and contour seaming in the back. It ...

Hanae Mori evening dress of black silk, the bodice fashioned of a black-on-black butterfly design embellished with pastel beaded butterflies. Dropped waist, high neck, and long sleev...

Jean Louis Scherrer classic black coatdress with tuxedo detailing in its taffeta spread collar and four-button wrists. The body is shaped with fron...

1950s waist-length jacket in pearlized blue leather, its shawl collar studded with pearls and rhinestones, as is a strip below the elbow on the raglan sleeves. Single button at the w...

Clutch in the deepest gray soft leather featuring a central patchwork panel of leaves in varied complementary colors. Carved bakelite frame and hinged clasp.

Geoffrey Beene forest green suit, c.1980s, with the seemingly simple, but exquisitely detailed, shaping for which the designer was known. The suit is compos...

Brocade gown in a geometric silver and charcoal pattern featuring a wide, square neckline, empire waist, and long sleeves. The skirt is gathered under the waist seam and there are sl...

1980s black sequin blouson dress featuring a V neck, a narrow skirt with side slit, and deep cuffs terminating the long, loose sleeves. Elastic hip. Pulls...

Iconic 1970s platform sandals by Bruno Magli in bright green leather featuring crossed straps in front, a buckled strap in back, and a 3 1/2" chunky heel.

Rena Gill's famed Soho boutique, Victoria Falls, was first known for its collection of Victorian "whites" after it opened in the mid 1970s, and graduall...

Unique, ivory woven summer bag hand painted with multicolored tulips across the wide body front and back, as well as on the double wooden loop handles, which are painted in gold, exc...

Coat and dress ensemble by David Hayes, a Los Angeles designer known for his timeless ensembles and dresses and who counted among his famous clients Nancy Reagan. The coat is fashion...

Floral pattern clutch in a subtle palette of pinks and greens by Koret, known as one of the best creators of handbags in mid-century America. This evening clutch has a textured gold ...

A finely woven shawl in ivory wool bordered with lace. Large square in excellent condition. Beautiful, lightweight hand. Bergdorf Goodman label.

Sheer print dress by English designer Jean Varon, late 1970s-early 1980s, in a terra cotta rayon blend with an easy fit and nice details, including a wide s...

An unusual example of the beaded shells produced in Hong Kong during the 1950s and '60s, this sleeveless top features a repeating cut-out diamond pattern exposing the white lining un...

Samuel Robert produced some of the best leather designs during the 1960s-'80s. This unique example of his work emphasizes the contrast of white leather, the exterior of the jacket, a...

Classy 1960s handbag made in France for Lord & Taylor, the bag has a single handle and an envelope flap with oval enhancement. Slim and chic, but roomy enough to hold your essentials...

This go-with-everything clutch is perfect for traveling and summer evenings out. Crafted of crocheted silver metallic thread, the envelope-style clutch by Rodo has a unique clasp - a...

Black net bolero embellished with large beaded floral bursts and leaves. Collarless with short sleeves. Approximate size 8.

Sleek rectangular black fabric clutch by Judith Leiber, the border ornamented with brushed silver metal and crystals. Magnetic clasp. Interior features attached mirror and side compa...

Black velvet opera coat featuring a ruched collar and wrists. Loose fit with curved front hem and balloon sleeves. Single rhinestone button closure. White satin lining.

J. Suzanne Talbot was a celebrated designer during the 1920s and onward in France, known particularly for her hat designs. This dress from the 1950s, be...

Black knit 1960s sheath with allover beading in iridescent sequins and beads. Sleeveless, with a straight neckline, slim skirt and fitted through the body. Metal zipper in back. Line...

Allover sequined and beaded cardigan on an off-white knitted ground, the body with iridescent sequins and small gold beads, the collar, hem and wrists with iridescent sequins and cle...

Vintage Pauline Trigere suit in red plaid wool dated 1962. The swing-style jacket has dolman sleeves and a tie collar and tops a slim skirt. Underneath is...

Brown tweed wrap coat by Bill Blass features wide lapels, menswear style patch pockets and a matching tweed belt with buckle. Deep back vent. Brown taffeta lining. Approximate size 6.

Valentino 1980s black and white wool check jacket, single breasted, round neckline and front bordered with black ribbon. Integrated pockets, shoulder pads...

1980s brown glen plaid coat by Valentino featuring a collarless, open front, shoulder pads, soft shoulder pleats in front, and an inverted pleat in back.

Brown velvet coat with nice yoke detailing running from V in back around shoulders and containing gentle shirring for full sleeves and back. Mandarin...

Pauline Trigère was known for her architectural designs, as exhibited here in a LBD from the latter part of her career. The narrow simple shape of the body in black wool crepe contra...

Black broadtail, custom-made tunic featuring a wide cowl collar and turned back cuffs. Slips over the head. A truly unique piece to pair with anything from jeans to a long skirt or m...

Nicely styled and fashioned Bill Blass pea coat from the 1970s in beige gabardine. Double breasted with nautical-theme buttons, tabs at the wrists and at the neck, and straight, slas...

Immaculate styling is the hallmark of this 1950s suit fashioned of a fine brown and white tweed wool. The long blazer-style jacket features a notched shawl collar cut diagonally at b...

1960s chic and roomy double-handled handbag with gold metal frame and Bakelite clasp. Interior is ivory leather with side compartments and change purse....

A unique design from the 1940s, this oversized clutch in black faille features a curved top and sides as well as central section of black-on-black design fabric that matches the trim...

High quality raccoon with dark markings and featuring elasticized hem and wrists. Zip front that closes up all the way to the neck for extra warmth. Size S-M.

Evening clutch of microbeads featuring a black background with an integrated floral in center and lattice design around the edges. Intricate, pierced gold tone frame embellished with...

Velvet is in! This black velvet 1950s princess-style coat is in great condition and features a small collar and seven black buttons down the front. The nipped waist and flare skirt s...

Lavishly sequined vintage cardigan in lavender accented with beaded florets. Hook-and-eye closures in front. Silk lined. An excellent example of the decorated sweaters popular during...

1950s-'60s black microbeaded clutch with fishscale motif of contrasting smooth and faceted beads throughout. The gold metal frame is beaded as well, here with a chain design on top of solid beads, which, both here and in the body lend three-dimensionality to the clutch. Interior is black satin with open side compartments. Unlabeled, but most of these mid-century beaded bags...

Double row gold metal link belt featuring a large clasp consisting of six rectangular, multicolored crystals.

Black broadtail beret trimmed with velvet band and bow. Retailed by Bonwit Teller.