C. 1780 A french Caraco la Suzanne in raspberry satin and Chiné ribbon

Circa 1850 France or Europe Girl's daytime bodice in pink silk taffeta dating from the end of the French Louis-Philippe period. The silk is twill-backed and brocaded with bouquets of...

Circa 1792-1795 France High-waisted Round Gown in salmon pink silk with geometric semis dating from the First French Republic. Bustier with large oval neckline finely tightened at the bust by original sliding ties. Long, angled sleeves with mittened ends. Round skirt with large organ-pipe pleats behind, emphasising the V-shaped cut-out at the back of the bustier. Unbleached linen bodice lining with inner tie corset. No lining for the skirt, which has a very large bottom and several pleats at the bottom. The silk with its changing tones has no major flaws apart from a few yellowish halos and some period repairs. Stable condition, collectible only. A very rare piece. Size: Small size corresponding to a 34 France today. This latest example of a pyramid-shaped dress from the very end of the 18th century has its origins in the flounced dresses of the Louis XV period. Here, the hollow pleats in the back are still very high up and represent the last reminiscence of the Watteau-style pleats of the Robes à la française...

Circa 2000 France Beautiful blistered and embossed silk jacket by Christian Lacroix dating from the 2000s. Small turned-down collar and front closure with five spiral red...

Circa 1785 France Beautiful waistcoat of the Louis XVI period in cream taffeta embroidered with polychrome silk threads and silver threads. Straight cut, square, with two flap pocke...

Vintage Galanos hot pink satin jacket blouse with subtle tulip hem, over-sized fabric buttons down the front and cuff sleeves. In excellent condition ...

Torso Creations 1920s Shocking Pink Silk Panne Velvet Cape w Embroidered Collar: Original Art Deco cape made by Taft & Pennoyer. A rrue cape-style--thigh length with armholes and lar...

1980s Yves Saint Laurent for ruffled and ribbon tie front camisole in hot pink silk with black pin dots. Bias ruffles at neck and shoulders. French size 38.

This truly eye-catching 1950's jacket, rendered in a bold abstract floral brocade pattern, in jewel tones of turquoise, blue, orange, yellow and burgundy, accented by silver lamé thr...