1940s Blouses

Lovely original Biba black cotton muslin top with buttoned front and graduated flared sleeves. The sleeves and front are trimmed with black lace. The top is in very good condition. M...

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...

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...

Delicate paper thin silk chiffon button up blouse top with ruffled ascot collar detail. Completely sheer. By The Silk Farm. The marked size is a vintage 8, but the blouse fits like a...

Presenting a timeless Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black blouse, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this stunning top in black features a fitted body with ...

Tom Ford for YSL F/W 2003 lavender silk blouse with ruffles, lace and frills. This soft and ethereal blouse was shown on the 2003 RTW runway with leather pants, a black satin blazer ...

Incredible LIZA CARR for LILLIE RUBIN hot pink and gold silk beaded and sequined jacket! Features thousands of hand-sewn pink sequins throughout. Large gold hammered discs along the trim, with hand-sewn bronze seed...

This exquisite button-up blouse, designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1998 collection, boasts a mesmerizing iridescent quality. Featuring deep red undertones that subtly shimmer through the dark grey fabric with every movement, its allure is difficult to capture in photos. This sleek shirt epitomizes Ford's signature chic minimalism during his tenure at the house of Gucci...

Presenting a stunning black collared Gucci belted shirt, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, this beautiful top features a plunging neckline, collar, and built-in wrap-around obi belt. The top is kept closed by the belt which is secured by a braided leather tie. Obi belts and Japanese influence were heavily present in this dark rocker-chic Gucci by Tom Ford collection...

Victorian Black Silk Belle Epoch Ribbon Lace Duster Jacket

Presenting a black semi-sheer Dolce and Gabbana long sleeve top. From the Spring/Summer 1998 "Stromboli" collection, this fabulous top features intentional...

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