Vintage Luxury Fashion
About Vintage Luxury
VINTAGE LUXURY, known for finding the unfindable, supplies the worlds most important museums and collectors with extraordinary period artifacts.
Garments and accessories on loan from VL's private collections have been exhibited at such important shows such as: Fortuny (the Kyoto Costume Institute, “Japonisme” (KCI, Kyoto, Japan),”Wild” 2004 (MMA, NY), “Napolean (MMA,NY) “Goddess” (Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY 2002), “Adrian, American Glamour” (MMA 2002), “Blithe Spirit” (MMA 2009), “Surrealism” (2 separate shows at the Nassau County Museum of Art, NY), “Valentina ” (the Museum of the City of NY 2009), “Chanel” (MMA 2009), ” Poiret” (MMA 2009), “American Woman” (MMA 2010), “Schiaparelli”( Philadelphia Museum of Art and Musee de la Mode, (Louvre Paris 2009), “Surreal Things” ( The Victoria Albert Museum, UK and Bilbao, Spain, “The Couture Accessory” (Fashion Institute of Technology, NY), “Gothic: Dark Glamour” (Fashion Institute of Technology, NY, 2008) , “American Woman” (MMA 2010) , “Chanel Culture” 2011 in both Shanghai and Beijing, ” Fortuny Y Madrazos” (Queen Sofia Institute NY, 2012), “Yves Saint Laurent 1971, The Scandal Collection” (Fondation PB-YSL, Paris 2015), The Rachel Lambert Mellon Collection of Jean Schlumberger (Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 2017), “Defying Labels: New Roles, New Clothes” (Lyndhurst. Tarrytown New York, 2017), “Is Fashion Modern?” (Museum of Modern Art, NYC, 2017), “Dali and Schiaparelli: In Daring Fashion” (The Dali Museum, Florida). to
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Art Deco Velvet Spiral Beaded Cap
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Velvet Spiral Beaded Cap from the 1920's. Burgundy bias velvet tubing is used to form a spiral with a hand stitched ladder of bugle beads connecting the 2 materials...
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1930s American Caps
Italian Silk Crepe Print Ruffle Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Italian Silk Crepe Print Ruffle Dress from the 1980's. Floral and fruit print on black ground with double full ruffle on skirt with striped edge. Comes with matching black s...
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1980s Italian Day Dresses
Lancel Purple Shaped Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Lancel, Paris Purple Grained Leather Clutch in unusual shape from the early 2000's. Back outside slip pocket, magnetic closure, black leather lining with gold logo clasp.
Top edge 8...
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Early 2000s French Clutches
John Bartlett Deep Eggplant Leather Jeans
By John Bartlett
Located in New York, NY
Cool John Bartlett Mens Leather Jeans from the early 2000's. Inky eggplant blue black heavy leather is styled as 1970's jeans with low waist, patch pockets and wide legs.
Leather is...
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Early 2000s American Wide Leg Pants
Versace Tropical Miami Print Charm Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Versace Tropical Miami Print Charm Bag of printed cotton canvas with natural leather trim and a cluster of floral charms. Satin lining.
1990's Italy. 9" x 4.5" x 2.5". Strap 22".
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags
Bohemian Art Deco Perfume Suite by Karl Palda
Located in New York, NY
Karl Palda Art Deco crystal vanity suite, circa 1925. Both decorated with acid etched frosted squares with red and black Modrianesque motifs. Consisting of two faceted bottles, one ...
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1920s Czech For The Table
Elongated Mohair Wiggle Dress, Studio VL
By Leslie Chin x Studio VL, Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Elongated Mohair Mohair Wool Blend Terry Cloth Wiggle Dress, Studio VL circa 1990's. Wide scoop neckline with drop shoulders and elongated tight sleeves designed to scrunch up at wri...
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1990s American Day Dresses
Oscar de la Renta Gilt Floral Lace Mini
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta Gilt Floral Reembroidered Lace Mini Baby Doll Dress from the 1960's. Designed as a mini with full sheer sleeves with a faux bolero edged in elaborate gold bullion a...
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1960s American Babydoll Dresses
Victorian Embroidered Chinese Mantle Shawl
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Chinese Mantle Shawl created in the period with imported Chinese silk hand embroidered textiles. Hand trimmed with lavish fringe throughout with amazing elaborate hand embr...
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1880s Chinese Capes
Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown
By Hanae Mori
Located in New York, NY
Floaty Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown from the 1980's. Signature, dreamy cloud and sea gull silk chiffon print is used for a caf...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Chiffon and Sequin Coral Dress, Capelet Ensemble, Studio VL
By Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Black Crinkle Silk Chiffon and Sequin Coral Dress, Capelet Ensemble, Studio VL from the 2000's. Original sample, slip over dress and capelet decorated with sequined coral motifs base...
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener from the 1940's Mexico. Rosewood inset with sterling spheres and loop finial. 8.5" x 1", blade 5".
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1940s Mexican For The Desk
Unusual Bill Blass Bicolor Crepe Balloon Jumpsuit
By Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Bill Blass Bicolor Crepe Balloon Jumpsuit from the 1960's designed for Maurice Rentner.
Heavy silk blend crepe in sherbert pink and mint which wraps and ties at shoulder wit...
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1960s American Jumpsuits
Bottega Veneta Snakeskin Passport Holder
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta Snakeskin Passport Holder from the 2000's. Leather lining, Unused. 5.5" x 4.25".
DOMESTIC SALES ONLY.
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Early 2000s Italian Wallets and Small Accessories
Mark Cross Art Deco Travel Mirror
By Mark Cross
Located in New York, NY
Mark Cross Art Deco Travel Mirror in alligator grained leather. Circular mirror with stand that slides into its own holder for travel.
1930's. 5.5" a...
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1930s British Miscellaneous
Exceptional Art Deco Manton De Manila Embroidered Silk Shawl
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Art Deco Flamenco Canton Manton De Manila Hand Embroidered Silk Wedding Piano Shawl. Huge & Heavy, Hand Embroidered, Vibrant Color on ...
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1920s Chinese Scarves
Victorian White Embroidered Dress, Upcycled Studio VL
By Studio VL, Leslie Chin x Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Victorian White Embroidered Dress, Upcycled Studio VL. One of a kind 19th Century cotton batiste dress inserted with different types of lace and then hand...
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1890s American Maxi Dresses
Gucci Silk and Leather Money Fold
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Silk and Leather Money Fold from the 1980's. Silk satin logo textile exterior with black calf leather binding and interior and sterling silver corner tips. 6.5" x 3.25".
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1980s Italian Wallets
Silk Scarf Point Dress, Elaine Gold
Located in New York, NY
Silk Scarf Point Dress by accessories designer Elaine Gold circa 1990's. Made of 4 silk scarves, some of which appear to be vintage. Her signature is pr...
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1990s American Day Dresses
Vivienne Westwood Iconic White Twill Mini Skirt
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in New York, NY
Vivienne Westwood Iconic White Twill Skirt with signature faux horn buttons. Full circle skirt wrapped mini with large faux flap pockets and back vent....
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1990s British Skirts
Ralph Lauren Bias Silk Velvet Slip Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Classically elegant Ralph Lauren Bias Silk Velvet Slip Dress from the late 1990s. Bias cut in the typical 1930's style with silk cord straps. Luxu...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Yohji Yamamoto Ragged Hem Silk Skirt
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
Early Yohji Yamamoto Ragged Hem Silk Crepe Skirt with soft wool flannel lining. Straight cut, light weight yet warm enough for cooler temperatures, great 3 season skirt. Hem is cut w...
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1980s Japanese Skirts
Czech Art Deco Hand Beaded Decorative Pockets
Located in New York, NY
Czech Beaded Decorative Pockets from the Art Deco Period. Hand beaded and made as sew ons for 1930's day dresses. Sold and priced per pair. Old stock. $...
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1930s Czech Miscellaneous
Oscar de la Renta Beaded Silk Column
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta Beaded Black Silk Column with empire cut. Elaborately beaded bodice in tinsel, crystals, beads, embroidery and silk covered "stones". Motif continues to back where there is a blk satin bow. Straps cut wide to sit on the shoulders.
2 slash pockets in front seams. Size 6 USA.
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior Haute Couture by Gianfranco Ferre
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Haute Couture by Gianfranco Ferre of ivory mohair wool with Mongolian Lamb Sleeves. Cropped fitted shape. Handmade rhinestone dome buttons
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Early 2000s French Cropped Jackets
Silk Chiffon Animal Motif Sequin Dress
Located in New York, NY
Sheer Black Silk Chiffon Animal Motif Sequin Dress retailed by Hatties', Chicago from the 1980's. Large oversized cut in simple elongated T shirt shape...
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Art Deco Pastel Silk Crepe Floral Invisibly Embroidered Slip Gown
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pastel Silk Crepe Floral Invisibly Embroidered Slip Gown. Bodice completely covered in pastel re-embroidered florals attached to a full ski...
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1930s Day Dresses
Cartier Style Nugget Belt Necklace
Located in New York, NY
High quality Cartier Style Nugget Belt Necklace in Sterling vermeil. Iconic design from the 1960's worn by celebrities throughout the period. Heavy Br...
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1960s American Belts
Upcycled Vintage Wednesday Adams Slip, Studio VL
By Studio VL, Leslie Chin x Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Upcycled Vintage "Wednesday" Silk Slip, Studio VL. Hand embroidered "Wednesday Adams" on hip to take advantage of a discoloration on the slip. Lace trim w...
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1930s American Day Dresses
Asprey Black Silk Crepe Pleated Skirt
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Asprey, London Black Silk Crepe Pleated Skirt. Box pleated with a series of angled pleats underneath allow for hidden fullness. The pleats are held down by random zig zag sti...
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1990s British Skirts
Oversized Art Deco Lacquered Buttons
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Art Deco Lacquered Buttons with mother of pearl and black lacquer. Made of wood with laquered finishes great for costuming. Donut shape...
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1930s American Other
Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown from the 1930's. Pleated trim is used to edge the cape collar, sleeves and create neckline flowers. Hook and eye closure at neck with pleated detail down front. Full bias skirt...
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Elegant Gucci Black Lizard Clutch
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Gucci Black Lizard Clutch from the 1980's. Elegant square shape with 2 skin covered tabs which you press to unlock frame. Expands at base to h...
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1980s Italian Clutches
Classic Mark Cross Shoulder Bag
By Mark Cross
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mark Cross Shoulder Bag with great detailing. Tab closure with decorative incised gilt buttons and unusual gilt hardware. Wonderful quality, design and great size, Italy. 198...
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1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Art Deco Silk and Chiffon Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Silk and Chiffon Slip Dress with easy fit and self belt. Easy slip over styling with deep armholes and large straight cut. A floral silk satin...
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1920s French Lingerie
1930's Art Deco Cotton Cherry Print Day Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930's Art Deco Cotton Cherry Print Day Dress with floaty capelet collar thats tied at front. A lace modesty panel is inserted at neckline, but can be...
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1930s American Day Dresses
Chanel Metallic Silver Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Chanel Metallic Silver Lambskin Shoulder Mini with black lining with original 24K gold plated hardware and original strap. Adorable mini size but a practical mini that can ac...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Moschino Silk Chiffon Aquatic Print Set
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino Silk Chiffon Aquatic Print Set from the early 2000's. Silk chiffon top with side tied capelet with triple tiered skirt. Shown with top over s...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses
Art Deco Slip Dress with Dangling Bell Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Silk Art Deco Slip Dress with Bell Flower motifs. Peachy pink and lavender silk are mixed in this charming bias slip dress with a pair o...
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1930s Day Dresses
Ungaro Wool Houndstooth Strong Shoulder Suit
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Ungaro Soft Wool Houndstooth Strong Shoulder Suit from the 1980's France. Large pads with tucks at shoulders. Slim cut to hip with side pockets. Double breasted which buttons low ove...
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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Upcycled Vintage Cocteau Slip, Studio VL
By Leslie Chin x Studio VL, Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Upcycled Vintage Cocteau Slip, Studio VL. Black silk Art Deco slip with scalloped edges throughout and and embroidered florals. We have embroidered a Jean...
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1930s French Day Dresses
1920's Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Cotton Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress from the 1920's. Pin tucked silk chiffon is inserted with cotton filet lace panels and attached to a lace sk...
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1910s American Day Dresses
Carlos Falchi Printed Leather Slouch Bag
By Carlos Falchi
Located in New York, NY
Carlos Falchi Printed Leather Slouch Bag with signature gathered flap. Super long cross body strap (which can be knotted to shorten) with fold ov...
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1980s American Shoulder Bags
Paul Louis Orrier Placed Print Chiffon Scarf Point Gown
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Paul Louis Orrier Placed Print Chiffon Scarf Point Gown from the 1970's, France. One piece silk chiffon gown with floral print on a Mooris...
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1970s French Maxi Dress
Timeless Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Ribbed Silk Suit
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Ribbed Silk Suit in an unusual black textile with slight sheen, likely of silk with wo...
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1960s French Skirt Suits
Issey Miyake Striped Wool Transformable Skirt
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Issey Miyake Striped Wool Transformable Skirt with attached strap to use as desired. The skirt is basically a doubled over rectangle with a hole at center for waist. There is a wide black wool strap is attached to each end of the fold forming a loop. A black pocket hangs freely from waistline. Light weight wool in greyish green...
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1980s Japanese Dip Hem Skirts
Mod Mignon Batwing 1960's Dress
By Mignon
Located in New York, NY
Cool Mignon Batwing Mod Dress with large pleated bow detailing and deep sleeves. Made of printed semi sheer floral and striped cotton/silk blend? damask. Deep sleeves that taper at w...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Leonard Cheetah Silk Jersey Dress
By Leonard Fashion, Leonard of Paris
Located in New York, NY
Bodycon Leonard silk jersey simple sheath dress with all over cheetah print. Simple cut with back zip in signature Leonard print. 1970's France.
Small ...
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1970s French Sheath Dresses
Bill Blass Ruffle Trimmed Shirt Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass Ruffle Trimmed Shirt Dress in heavy silk crepe with large diamonte buttons. Easy straight cut with large shoulder pads with ruffle trimmed placket and cuffs.
Size 8, stra...
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Ombre Matte Jersey and Chiffon Handkerchief Gown, Charles Gelatt
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Ombre Matte Jersey and Chiffon Handkerchief Gown by Charles Gelatt retailed by famed store Stanley Korshak, Chicago. Rayon matte jersey top ...
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1970s American Evening Gowns
Geoffrey Beene Black Satin and Soutache Dance Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Geoffrey Beene Satin and Soutache Dance Dress of black silk satin, ribbon lace with nude silk organza lace trimmed petticoat. Luxurious ribbon soutache embroidery...
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Giorgio Sant Angelo Romantic Lace Ensemble
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Sant Angelo Romantic Lace Ensemble of a lycra bodysuit with lace trim and a huge machine lace trimmed skirt from the 1980's. Lace trimme...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Kevan Hall Americana Themed Evening Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Kevan Hall Couture Americana Themed Evening Ensemble from the 1990's. A sequin bolero with beaded and embroidered bison skulls is worn over a si...
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1990s American Evening Dresses
Malcolm Starr Wool Felt Applique Flare Skirt
By Malcolm Starr
Located in New York, NY
Graphic Malcolm Starr by Morton Myles Wool Felt Applique Flare Skirt from the 1970's. Purple wool felt is appliqued with white motifs topstitched with gold thread with a Middle Easte...
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1970s American A-Line Skirts
Balestra Silk Crepe Scarf, Cricket Theme
By BALESTRA, Renato Balestra
Located in New York, NY
Balestra Silk Crepe Scarf, Cricket Themed from the 1990's. A navy border with cricket motifs scattered throughout. 34" square.
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1990s Italian Scarves
Diamonte Buttoned Black Evening Coat
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Diamonte Buttoned Black Evening Coat from the 1970's. Heavy black wool with Swarovski crystal decorated buttons down front and back as we...
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1970s Coats and Outerwear
Gucci Strawberry Basket Print Scarf
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Iconic Strawberry Print Scarf in silk twill from the 1980's. Print motifs include central strawberry basket with border of strawberries. 198...
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1980s Italian Scarves
Yves Saint Laurent Gray Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Gray Velvet Jacket bound in black braid and gilt thistle buttons. Stong shoulders with square cut form. Classic wardrobe staple. 1970...
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1970s French Jackets
Dramatic Bill Blass Taffeta Bow Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Extravagant and iconic Bill Blass 2 toned Silk Taffeta Bow Gown with black silk crepe body. Dramatic design which creates a faux wrapped bow across bust an...
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1980s American Evening Dresses
Anne Marie Beretta Wool Lined Coat
By Anne Marie Beretta
Located in New York, NY
Anne Marie Beretta Wool Lined Brushed Cotton Twill Coat from the 1980's France. Oversized cut with massive signature pockets which reach to hem. Signature Horn covered snaps are used...
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