The Way We Wore Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Luxurious Christian Lacroix evening ensemble. Circa late 1980's/early 1990s. Unorthodox and eye-catching silhouette. Intricately ruched to create a dramatic and sophisticated ensembl...

Y2K Krizia avant garde perma-crinkled shirt & pants ensemble. Silk/poly blend sheer metallic silver. Extra long button front shirt with tie cuffs will full length zip back pants. E...

Oh so Jackie O! Timelessly chic early 1960's skirt suit, in the style of the classic Chanel wool bouclé suits. Inside, the jacket has the gold tone chain on the bottom. Gold-toned c...

John Galliano Y2K orange strapless cotton romper. 2000's vibes with a classic strapless design and comfy lightweight cotton material. Turquoise colored accent at bust line. Featu...

Classic Chanel cream skirt suit. Boucle tweed wool in a buttery shade of cream. The open cardigan jacket has no closure. Mid length skirt with side zipper and hook closure. The jacke...

Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Fall/Winter 1993 black velvet 2 piece dress. Kate Moss wore the flouncy twin of this dress on the Fall 1993 Chloe runway. In 1992 Lagerfeld had once more com...

Moschino 1990s Cheap and Chic Wool Suit Ensemble w/Petit-Point Floral Trim. This suit, crafted in Italy and influenced by Eastern-European petit-point trim strategically placed in a...

From Gianni Versace's Versus comes this sleek and chic, ultra 1990's suit. Jacket has an arch opening in the dart area. See Photo #2. Black crepe wool. Fully lined in matching blac...

At the Comme des Garcons Spring 1996 show, Rei Kawakubo announced "red is the new black". Her use of color in this collection is kaleidoscopic and full of life. Pieces from this runw...

Incredible 3-piece bohemian set from Bay Area wearable clothing artist Catherine Bacon. This ensemble is all silk, from raw silk to chiffon. Featuring a bias cut maxi skirt, a silk l...

Diva & Disco: If you're the business type that lets loose at night, this jumpsuit is for you! No need to go home and get changed... this is a 2-in-1 DIVA business suit and DISCO glam...

A gorgeous ensemble from Chloe. This eggshell white knit draws drama with eyelet stripes across. Heavy, well made and ever-so elegant. Skirt waistband allows stretch, no zipper or op...

Chic, cropped tuxedo suit by Moschino. Wool acetate blend in slightly iridescent deep burgundy with black lurex trim. Two button styling and fully lined. Close fitting jacket and cro...

This late 1970s Gucci set features a navy blue and cream silk chiffon design with elegant knife pleats that conceal the cream underlayer, adding dynamic texture and flow. The knee-le...

Prada 2000's chocolate brown skirt suit, presumed to be from Fall/Winter 2001. Composed of a virgin wool blend. The long line blazer features a two-button closure, flap pockets, and ...

Vibrant and bubbly suit by Christian Lacroix in a warm palette of maroon, orange, burgundy, terracotta, and green earth tones. Circa 1990's. Wonderful mix of tactile feels in this bo...

Gorgeous 1960s ensemble from American couturier, Mainbocher, includes a sleek dress and jacket done in the most beautiful silver lamé brocade. Brocade is woven into patterns of organ...

1990's Issey Miyake micro-pleated skirt and jacket ensemble. Designed by the renowned Japanese designer, this slinky jacket and skirt set features delicate micro pleats and a luxe si...

Stunning 2 piece ensemble by the house of Balmain. Mint green dotted pique cotton from the late 1990s. Beautifully finished couture piece with lovely crochet buttons and intricate em...

Capture the glamorous spirit of the 1930s with this stunning black satin bias cut gown. Tea length with beaded straps and flared skirt. Matching bolero jacket. Beautifully construct...

This adorable wool suit ensemble is from Moschino's Cheap and Chic line and embodies all the line's lovable quirkiness. The real centerpiece of this suit is the abstract geometric v...

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2022 limited edition collaboration with SSense printed mesh ensemble. The renaissance printed mesh is a revival of the highly coveted 1990's pieces that are...

Ultra sophisticated and chic three piece evening ensemble by the house of Valentino. The outer blouse is layered with black and white silk chiffon and silk georgette. The outer blous...

A rare time capsule piece by a designer who defined a generation. Courrèges 1960's ultra mod navy blue wool pantsuit with a patent white belt. Courrèges was a pioneer of women's pant...

Fabulous avocado green skirt suit by Christian Lacroix. Exquisite tailoring. Double breasted with notched peak lapels. Gold-toned medallion buttons in the style of ancient coins with...

Yves Saint Laurent early 80s haute couture Khaki Green Ensemble. Inspired by their safari collection, this couture outfit features a fitted waist with a wide lizard belt. Tortoise sh...

Modern working girls vibes from the house of Celine. Abbreviated redux of the 1980s power suit in a bright, happy grape color. Capped sleeve cropped jacket along with skirt that hit...

This ensemble, a collaboration between Gaultier and Fuzzi, features a printed skirt and is made of lightweight, stretchy mesh. It is an iconic and sought-after piece beloved by Gault...

This Italian couture fashion house was founded by tailor Sergio Mingolini and designer Carlo Gugenheim and was once a favorite of the high society women like Jackie Onassis and Babe ...

From renowned designer James Galanos, circa 1980s. Houndstooth 2-Piece Cropped Jacket and Pants Ensemble in brown and greige. Sophisticated yet still adorable. The ensemble includes...

Screaming 70s dress with matching over blouse. From Frank Usher -contemporary of Ossie Clark and Thea Porter. Bold graphic print tank style dress with matching over-blouse that ties ...

Elevated minimalism by Yohji Yamamoto. Black crepe wool blouse and full length skirt. Master tailoring. Sleek long line silhouette. Cord tie-waist belt and safety pin detail. Fully l...

Subtle flamboyance tucked away in a suit. We love the way the rainbow thread shimmers on this ensemble. Whether you're finally portraying a joy you've hidden for too long or showing ...

1980s era Gianfranco Ferre evening ensemble. Black faille jacket with heavy lace peplum with diamante button closing with hidden snaps. paired with full length slim fitting straight ...

It doesn't get more Y2K iconic than this Blumarine pink sequined animal print sweater, blouse and sequined skirt combo! This is the ultimate version of 2000s romantic... soft, elevat...

Classic and elegant ensemble by the master Yves Saint Laurent circa 1980s. Simple tank of velvet trimmed in satin. Matching full skirt of velvet and taffeta tiers. Additional inform...

The haute couture ensemble to take you back to a late 50's summer day, in an elevated way of course. The perfectly classy convertible outfit for a stroll around the Tuileries Gardens...

Ensemble in silk rayon blend velvet. In midnight blue (picture appear purple - in reality a deep blue). Consisting of nehru-style collar jacket with bell sleeves, hidden buttons an...

Gianni Versace Couture skirt suit from 1998. Electric chartreuse green and black color-blocking. Sleek and futuristic. So very Y2K. Black Medusa toggle buttons at side waist on the ...

Versus by Gianni Versace printed lurex skirt suit. This tertiary color palette, geometric abstract print, and lurex fabric perfectly encapsulate a specific 90s vibe and we can't get ...

Bold, feminine with a touch of eccentricity- Montana strikes again with this fabulous 80s ensemble. Powder pink with a corded half-loop accent gives interest to the movement of the e...

Romantic and delicate 1970's does 1930's ensemble by Galanos. Cream with a lime green toile de jouy print motif throughout the silk chiffon ensemble. The fluttering sleeves, dramatic...

A perfect example of 80s excess and glamour! Of course only the 80s could incorporate a heavily beaded skirt with the hyper-delicate accents of chiffon to create that bold and soft p...

Channel the glitz and glamour of the 70s with this French Lurex Glam Rainbow Dress & Jacket Ensemble from the iconic Right Bank Clothing Company (RBCC). Featuring a stunning geo flor...

Issey Miyake 90s pantsuit in medium mottled brown tone with slight iridescent green tinge . Truly avant-garde styling with double belts over quilted layered obi style sashes. Made w...

From 2004. Two-piece ensemble in white poly cotton blend eyelet. Jacket has asymmetrical zip front - half lined. Pants are elastic waist, fully lined and cropped. Excellent condition...

Sweet as can be plaid ensemble by Yves Saint Laurent. Circa late 70's/ early 80's. Bishop sleeve silk blouse with a ruffled collar and back button-up closure. The skirt is a matching...

Chic skirt suit by Emanuel Ungaro circa 1990's. Looks as if she walked right off the set of Clueless. Boucle knit jumbo plaid in shades of forest green and ochre yellow. Smart tailor...

Chanel Boutique houndstooth skirt suit circa 1990's. Quintessential ultra feminine Chanel muted pastel color palette. Powdery salmon pink, lilac, lavender, and cream houndstooth. Sil...