19th Century Blouses

Circa 1930/1950 France Amazing evening or party jacket inspired by Amazone style, in brown silk satin with gold stylized patterns in volutes, feathers and panaches. This is a reuse of an older dress...

This is a fabulous vintage Escada blouse designed by Margaretha Ley for Escada in the 1980's. The blue, purple and pink silk blouse has an abstra...

Important and rare documented Spring/Summer 1991 black 'Dinosaur' silk jacket by Issey Miyake as presented on the runway. The twin of this jacket walked the runway in several colours and fabrics. Versions of it are part of various fashion museums worldwide such as The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Powerhouse Collection of the MAAS Museum in Sydney. The linen model was photographed by renowned fashion photographer Irving Penn and is shown in the book "Irving Penn regards the work of Issey Miyake" published by Bulfinch. Please see the reference pictures and send us a note for a video sequence of the fashion show. Designed under the eye of Issey Miyake himself this stunning black silk jacket features a simple yet complex cut based on origami Japanese folding techniques. Both front and back are expertly pleated. Yet the star of this design are the long sleeves that are folded and pressed in such a way to create a zig zag line along the top of the sleeve which is reminiscent of a dinosaur's jagged back. The use of silk gazar is the perfect choice for this garment as the fabric combines qualities of delicacy with a gentle stiffness which is required to maintain the folded fabric form. The jacket is unlined and buttons up the center front. Labelled "Issey Miyake" and tagged a Japanese vintage size M. The jacket was purchased in 1991 by my couture client in Munich, Germany, and has not been on the market prior to this. Excellent vintage condition. Bust: 104 cm – 40.94" Waist: 82 cm – 32.28" Length: 53 cm – 20.87" Measurements for bust and waist are taken flat across from side seam to side seam and then DOUBLED. Modern Sizing Equivalent: S-M Reference Photos: 1-5: S/S 1991 Issey Miyake runway...

Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...

This unworn Valentino black one shoulder stretchy ribbed top is really incredible! The top comes with its original Valentino and store tag indicating it was sold for $1470 at Stanley Korshak...

Presenting a blue coral print long sleeve Versace shirt, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this print debuted on ...

This is a 3 piece ensemble that includes a blue and black plaid silky blouse with an adjustable neck tie and a black wool skirt with blue details on the waistband that match the skir...

Beautiful blue transparent vintage blouse from the 1990s, made in Italy. The blouse has no sleeves and is really light, for warm times of the year. The blouse falls softly down to th...

A rare style from Moschino early 90's "Roman Carwash" Bandage bodycon top with black piping at the seams. This top as 3 thick straps that makes a sexy cap sleeve marked a size 8 but ...

Circa 1940/1950 France Light blue and beige suede sleeveless waistcoat entirely hand-painted on a musical theme probably signed by René Gruau. Commissioned for a play in the late 19...

Jil Sander black beaded embroidered crop top-Jacket. lined in silk Bust: 34" Waist: 28" Hip :34 Fabric : wool crepe

Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino ...