Villa Rosemaine Fashion

Circa 1975-1980 France Modernist day dress in printed silk taffeta by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin dating from the late 1970s. Straight dress with short sleeves, crew neck, zip ...

Circa 1930 France Iridescent velvet panne evening bolero in eggshell cream dating from the 1930s, designed by Paule Haute Couture in Lyon. Fitted and crossed at the front in a wrap...

Circa 1785 - 1790 France Siamoise silk and cotton Habit or frock coat with fine tricolour, speckled and shaded stripes dating from the French Revolution. Fitted, scooped front and pl...

First half of the 19th century Spain Precious caraco or bodice in silk twill embroidered with bouquets, fully lined with unbleached hemp. Sleeveless caraco buttoned at the front and...

Circa 1995 France Black semi-transparent stretch acetate jersey shirt by Jean-Paul Gaultier Homme dating from the 1990s. Slim fit, long sleeves with pointed collar, pocket and cuff...

Circa 1930 France Long summer dress in taffeta and light salmon silk net knit by the enigmatic Maison de Couture Martial & Armand in Paris, datin...

Circa 1995 France Large ecru linen jacket with vermilion red and green cotton lining by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac for Ko and Co. Loose-fitting coat with high collar and shoulder pads for ease of movement, button fastening at the front. Judicious metal zip pockets underlined by red and green cotton ribbons echoing the two-tone lining. In the back, a large metal zip also opens onto the lining. 100% linen and 100% cotton with the famous Jean-Charles de Castelbajac KO and CO printed label, size 2. No flaws, probably never worn. Very good colour and condition. Dimensions: Noted size 2, equivalent size 56-58 France. Height 79 cm, shoulders 64 cm, sleeves 64 cm, bust 112 cm, waist 101 cm, hips 119 cm. From 1970 to 1995, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's collections were produced in collaboration with his mother Jeanne de Castelbajac, co-founder of Ko and Co. In her Limoges workshop, a thousand ideas were born, including the diversion of materials in the 1970s, around the concept of starting with the end in mind and using fabrics made from textile waste: floor cloths...

Circa 1950 Tunisia Large festive or ceremonial blouse in white cotton applied with Tunis silk ribbons, a tradition since the 18th century. Tightly embroidered breastplate in black f...

Circa 1976 - 1978 France Raven black cut velvet coat jacket by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from the Ballets Russes Opera Collection dating from 1976. Fitted with an officer's collar, long sleeves and black plastic buttons with black cord piping. Skirted effect from the waist to the hips, emphasised by ribbons of black trimmings and echoed on the collar, cuffs, shoulders and bust. Fully lined in black cotton with the famous Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paris Made in France label. No flaws to report. Very good colour and condition. Dimensions : Equivalent size 35/36 France. Height 77 cm, Shoulders 38 cm, Sleeves 65 cm, Chest 84 cm, Waist 72 cm, Hips 102 cm. Extract from the website of the Musée Yves Saint Laurent, Paris The ‘Opera - Ballets Russes’ collection, which was the first to be shown at the Inter-Continental Hotel, was a real show.  An admirer of the Ballets Russes founded by Serge de Diaghilev at the turn of the century, the costumes of Léon Bakst and the paintings of Orientalist artists, Yves Saint Laurent simultaneously evoked the Russia of the Tsars and that of the Opera. The colours were shimmering and the textiles luxurious: furs, muslins, silks, velvets, gold lamé, and so on. Yves Saint Laurent restored haute couture's ability to inspire.     Yves Saint Laurent said in Vogue, September 1976. It's a painter's collection, inspired by Delacroix's odalisques, Ingres's women, Van Eyck's Woman with a Pearl [in fact, Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl], La Tour, Rembrandt, Degas's dancers with their black corselet, but also by Senso's Visconti, the Civil War, Sternberg's Marlene. It's extremely egotistical because I've exhibited a lot more than dresses, everything I love in painting...

Circa 1968/1970 Italy Amazing psyquedelic trousers suit from the famous Italian designer house Mila Schön from the 1970s. Entirely hand-embroidered with iridescent glitter, rhodoid sequins and pearlescent and purple glass beads...

Circa 1995 France Hermès silk square scarf entitled "Au fil de soie" by Annie Faivre dating from the unique 1995 edition. Printed silk square with hand-rolled edges in cream tones ...

Circa 1860 United States Spectacular American hexagon patchwork circa 1860. Entirely hand-sewn from printed cotton and Indian hexagons, all dated between 1810 and 1850. Design with ...

Circa 1995-2000 France Elegant evening jumpsuit in stretch polyester by Thierry Mugler dating from 1995-2000. Slim-fitting suit, large halter neckline with transparent and smoked v...

Circa 1967 France Gadget paper dress created in Roanne by Anik Robelin for Paco Rabanne. Sleeveless long dress applied with brown, yellow and gold fringed adhesive tape. Press stud tabs on the shoulders. Initially a single-use dress...

Circa 1970 France Haute couture wrap dress number 85726 (?) in thick navy blue jersey dating from the 1970s. Flared dress in a chasuble cut with topstitching, short sleeves and a C...

Circa 2010 Italy Summer dress and coat set in floral silk taffeta by the famous Italian luxury fashion house Valentino.  100% silk taffeta printed with floral stems that appear to ...

Pre-fall 2021 Collection France A long dress by Maria-Grazia Chiuri for Christian Dior - look no. 67 from the 2021 collection. A sleeveless dress with a large bare back and a stapl...

Circa 1905-1915 France An evening coat by Chellier in Paris, an interesting piece of fashion history from this period. A long coat in cream wool felt with a crew neck, long puffed sl...

Circa 1780 France Precious and rare quilted Indian woodblock quilt dating from the Louis XVI period. Manufacture unidentified but possibly from the Indian basin Alsace, Germany, Sw...

Autumn Winter 1976 Collection France Tunic dress in pink Fuchsia silk damask, a Left Bank ready-to-wear version of Yves Saint Laurent's famous Opera Ballet Russe collection, dating...

Circa 1930-1940 France Elegant summer dress in unbleached raw silk from the 1930s-1940s, inspired by the sober, relaxed cuts of Mademoiselle Chanel. A straight dress with a small C...

Summer 1924 Paris Black and cream embroidered taffeta evening dress by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture from the 1924 collection. Inspired by the Ballets Russes, this iconic dress with its round neckline, long pagoda sleeves...

Circa 1880 India for the domestic market or Persia Very long embroidered shawl on a cream pashmina background known as Amlikar. Large reserve of very fine Tibetan goat...

Circa 1980 France Magnificent Haute Couture cape by Madame Grès dating from the 1980s. Impressive circumference of the cape (996 cm), cut on the bias from thick wool twill cloth dy...

Circa 1940/1950 France Rare pair of collectible shoes in mint condition with red painted wooden wedge heels, dating from the 1940s. Original hazelnut...

Circa 1985 France Black and wine lace cocktail dress embroidered with sequins by Louis Féraud Haute couture dating from the 1980s.  Short, form-fitting sheath dress with long sleev...

Circa 1950-1960 France Nightwear set consisting of a belted shirt and wrap-around bolero in pink satin dating from 1950-1960. Long, full dress with small balloon sleeves, fastened ...

Dated 1836 England Rare inlaid tortoiseshell red "Maroquin" Reticule dating from the period of King William IV, before Queen Victoria's accession to the English throne in 1837. Inside is a moving and difficult-to-read ball book dated 1836. It is a miraculously preserved reticule with three gussets in scarlet red morocco, finely engraved with neo-Gothic friezes in the shape of scallops. In the centre on both sides a blond tortoiseshell plate...

Circa 2000 Italy Elegant black powder grain dinner jacket Tuxedo evening coat by Versace Classic V2 dating from the late 1990s. Fitted with darts that hug the bust and double-breas...

Circa 1900-1920 Belgium Large three-piece livery, suit, waistcoat and breeches signed by the famous Belgian princely family Caraman-Chimay. This illustrious family's most famous mu...

Circa 1925 France A French Falpper dress in pink fuchsia cotton voile embroidered with white tubular glass beads dating from the Twenties. Embroidered and vermiculated back giving a sandblasted effect.  Fluid dress...

Circa 1750 England or Europe Sleeveless bodice and long pleated basques in silver cloth, lampas in silver thread. Rich polychrome silk brocade with wood berry design and undulating ...

Circa 1851 France A rare Troupe de Marin paletot jacket, model 1851, dating from the Monarchie de Juillet. Navy woollen cloth with eleven brass buttons engraved with a naval anchor...

Circa 2000 France Beautiful fluted silk faille jacket by Christian Lacroix dating from 2000. Fitted, shouldered jacket with fold-down collar and large navy blue and red button fast...

Circa 1943- 1945 France Interesting little black dress with embroidered white ears of wheat, unmarked and dating from the end of the Second World War. Strapless dress in black crep...

Circa 1945-1950 France Marinière day dress in navy blue polyamide fabric inspired by the work of the Maison Henri à la Pensée and dating from the late 1940s. Bustier with asymmetrica...

Circa 2000/2005 Italy Beautiful evening tuxedo jacket out of purple cardinal velvet from the famous Milanese House directed by Donatella Versace. Italian chic for this long jacket w...

Early 1980s France Party or music hall top or mini-dress in powder pink stretch Lycra-Jersey, embroidered with glass beads and iridescent rhinestones. Large asymmetrical neckline w...

Circa 1980 France Louis Féraud suit complete with printed patterns of Mr Andy Warhol. This suit consists of a tank top printed patterns silk satin with cotton turquoise skirt...

France Circa 1970/1980 France Paco Rabanne original belt in white metal discs. Hook closure. Some tiny scratches on the metal otherwise perfect condition of conservation. Dimensio...

Spring Summer 2008 Collection France Yves Saint Laurent sleeveless dress in amethyst silk satin. Spring Summer 2008 collection by Stéfano Pilati. Variation passage no. 14. Round neckline underlined by flat pleats with draping effect all along the dress. Label white background black graphic Yves Saint Laurent Made in...

Circa 1960 France / England Worth cocktail dress in navy blue silk-crepe with horizontal stripes embroidered with iridescent navy glitter and translucent beads, from the last perio...

Circa 1980 France Rare Chanel Haute Couture Skirt and Jacket Suit for summer dating from the early 80s. Silk serge printed with fushchia zigzag pattern on burgundy background. Jacket with mandarin collar and brass chain stitched inside, pockets with stitched flaps. Button with chiseled brass with...

Circa 1967/1970 France Iconic three-piece skirt suit with fine stripes as a counterpart to the famous trouser suit that Yves Saint Laurent created in 1967. Chocolate wool cloth wove...

Circa 1920-1925 France Beautiful Art Deco ball gown or ceremonial dress in pale salmon pink silk crepe entirely embroidered with tubular glass beads and pearls. Straight sleeveless...

Circa 1950-1960 Morocco Beautiful Moroccan ceremonial Kaftan in black satin brocaded with golden blades with a design of chrysanthemum flowers. Ample coat with bell buttons embroid...

Circa 1955-1960 France Black taffeta evening kimono coat from the 1950's. The lining and the label were changed in the 1980's, possibly by the Dior Ho...

Circa 1980 France Electric blue lycra jersey evening gown by Loris Azzaro Couture dating from the 1980s. Sheath dress with large plunging neckline and back zip. Bustier with asymme...

Circa 1930 France Beautiful evening pyjamas, two pieces trousers and bodice in printed silk pongee dating from the 1930s. Beautiful print with Japanese floral decoration in soft co...

Circa 1860-1880 France Charming pair of men's slippers embroidered in wool in a very assertive Second Empire floral design! Cream cotton and leather lining, tan leather soles and he...

Circa 1938-1942 France Wedding dress with long train in champagne-coloured Duchesse satin. Fluid cut with a strapless blouse with a folded collar, ...

Summer 1934 Collection France Haute Couture afternoon coat by Jeanne Lanvin in absinthe green mottled wool knit underlined by an orange scarf, integrated into the neckline. Straigh...

Circa 1970 France Prototype or parade dress attributed to Madame Grès and dating from the 1970s. Bolduc of white cotton sewn indicating No. 144 to Christine Vicky. Beige wool knit...

Circa 1978-1980 France Ungaro Parallele skirt, blouse and belt set from the late 1970s. Interesting floral print on silk for the skirt and random pattern for the ruffled blouse. For the skirt, naturalistic flowers decor with large peonies, lily of the valley and roses in shades of green, purple, red, black and fuschia on a cream background. Assorted color belt in braid trimmings and tassel cream pompoms in assorted bakelites. Blouse with puff sleeves and cuffs tightened by tabs and round buttons in cream bakelite identical to those closing the blouse. Short skirt ruffled and gathered at the waist. It closes at the back by zip and hook. Unlined blouse and lined nylon skirt...

Early 1980s France Top or mini-dress for the party or music hall in black muslin embroidered with gold, silver and copper sequins. Large asymmetrical neckline with theatrical batwi...

Early Nineteenth century Japan A collectible Kimono coat for a Japanese dignitary, Edo period, in lampas lined with wool coat of arms dating from the early 19th century. Beautiful ...

Circa 1980/1990 France Black and white cocktail dress with bustier, unidentified Haute Couture from the 80s / 90s. Large pleated neckline of white taffeta and black velvet. Short p...

Circa 1990 France Long evening dress in black strech silk jersey from the 90s. Skin-tight cut at the level of the bustier flaring from the waist leaving a fluid and loose skirt. Gathered neckline in V-shape, bat sleeves...

Circa 1980 France Dress and jacket set Nina Ricci from the 80s in red cotton ottoman printed with white dots. Sheath dress with 2 pockets in bias on the hips. Bustier with lapels a...

Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the chest adorned with a side knot. High waist effect obtained by a high bust from the waist widening in the bottom of the skirt. Skillful bodice work with included bra, grosgrain waistband and sheath on the hips with garters. Skirt highly structured by a white cotton lining, two petticoats of rigid tulle and a cream silk under-skirt lined with tarlatane. Cream woven satin label, black graphics Pierre Balmain Paris. Numbered 83213 under the label. Very clean and undamaged dress, little or not worn. Very good condition of colour and conservation. Collector's dress exhibited and catalogued at Villa Rosemaine...