1880s 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...

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...

A fabulous 2 layer shirt from Issey Miyake. It is comprised of 2 semi sheer layers, a black layer with a brown layer on top, the black layer peeks out at the hem. It has a shirt co...

A fabulous white cotton shirt by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons. It has a shirt collar, cuffs and closes up the front with mother of pearl buttons. Along the shoulders, upper...

Beautiful EMILIO PUCCI knit cardigan Perfect piece for summer nights or AC-cooled rooms Signature printed silk inserts Shiny silk discreetly marked „Emilio“...

Another example of the Edwardians’ love of contradiction, this blouse covers every square inch of the torso but does so with transparent filet lace, which r...

A very pretty 1950s white cotton organza Christian Dior blouse. This is an early surviving example of Christian Dior-New York Inc Day Wear. It is made of a wonderful quality cotton o...

As delicate as a spider web (and almost as sheer), this blouse is an alluring exercise in concealing and revealing: though every inch of skin is covered, its gossamer lightness allow...

EMILIO PUCCI PASTEL SIGNATURE PRINT DRESS A timeless EMILIO PUCCI gown that will never go out of style! Stunning multicolored silk top designed by Peter Dundas for Emilio Pucci. Crafted from silk-chiffon, it's drenched in gorgeous shades of colors that bleed together in the most enchanting way, signed discreetly all over "Emilio". DETAILS: Stunning EMILIO PUCCI silk top...

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 stunning white semi sheer silk shirt, blouse from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a shirt collar and long sleeves with button cuffs. The sleeves, upper front and back are covered in appl...

Rare 90s TODD OLDHAM boho hippie chic butterflies + flowers embroidered silk waist coat / vest! Tons of intricate hand embroidery throughout. Large ham...