1980s 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...

Vivienne Westwood; dusty blue cotton voile oversized blouse with large bishop sleeves, pointed collar, and ascending hemline from front. Signature slashes throughout the whole blouse...

1880s Victorian Black Beaded Mantel Vest top with bead tassel. Fit size 0/2/4/ XS/ Small

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...

We love this Issey Miyake green and blue lace tunic blouse. The slip baby doll style tank underneath is fully pleated in navy blue cotton with spaghetti straps and a side zipper. The outer layer is a one-shoulder cornflower or dusty blue and lime green lace tunic blouse with asymmetrical styling and it closes with a zipper and hook and eye. Issey Miyake size 2 or Medium. This would look great styled with some white linen trousers...

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

Beautiful Roberto Cavalli embroidered mesh beaded silk cardigan in salmon pink. Three quarter length sleeves. cardigan/blouse has tie closure. gold charms on the sleeves and at the b...

Presenting an extraordinary archival Martin Margiela inverted vest top from the Spring-Summer 1991 collection, a key piece that marks the inception of Martin's illustrious career and...

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 is another fabulous vintage Escada silk blouse designed by Margaretha Ley. Escada prints are always some of our favorites and this one is no e...

Vintage Bernard Perris, cream silk with silver metallic thread peek a boo, flower front blouse from the 1980s. Lightweight silk crepe with silver metallic stitching, the blouse has a...