TED LAPIDUS PARIS Long Safari-Style Off-White Silk Mix Vest Dress, 1960s/1970s

Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino ...

Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino in 1983 until he passed away in 1994 are sought after and highly collectible. This treasure, like several others that are already available in my shop and more to be listed gradually, comes direct from a German socialite and fashion collector so has not been on the market prior to this. The stunning Spring/Summer 1989 Moschino Couture jacket is part of Franco Moschino's coveted "Cruise me Baby" collection and a wearable collectors item that will only increase in value. Franco Moschino once said in a 1994 interview with British GQ: “Funny clothes have to be extremely well made because that is where you find the chic." This design is a perfect example of his outstanding skills. The spectacular jacket, inside and out, is a love letter to the city of Venice. When designing this jacket Franco Moschino obviously had the typical Venetian gondolier's dress code in mind – a red/white or blue/white striped T-shirt. It captures the fun vibe that Moschino has always represented as a brand. The cropped design features a slightly fitted bodice which is horizontally red/white-striped at front and appliquéd with two black stylized gondola prows, a symbol of Venice, that are not just ornamental but have a hidden meaning. To name just one, the metal lines correspond to the number of the Sestieri (districts) of Venice. Accentuated with gold braiding, the jacket closes with a row of spherical gold metal buttons at center front. The back is monochrome red. The elbow-length sleeves are diagonally Venice-blue/white-striped and showcase wide red gold braided cuffs that are embellished with the winged lion – THE symbol of the Serenissima – holding a book below its paw with the sentence "I ♡ VENICE" written in it. I love that the lining is as beautiful as the outside of the jacket! It features colourful scenes of St. Mark's Square – the Doge's Palace, the Campanile, the two large granite columns, one surmounted by the iconic bronze winged lion sculpture and the other one by St. Theodore of Amasea. How luxurious is that? The matching Moschino Venice...

Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino ...

The eighties belonged to Alaïa,” blared The Independent in 1994, 14 years after the Paris-based Tunisian “burst” onto the scene with his first tough-chic ready-to-wear collection. And this is undoubtedly true! Azzedine Alaïa created these extravagant pieces for his Fall 1989 collection that were made of an innovative very soft and thick velvet knit...

Here we have a wonderful 1980s Leonard Paris blazer with one of the fashion house's instantly recognizable signature floral prints. The design is made from black pure silk and feat...

Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino ...

Presenting a black and white leaf print Saint Laurent Rive Gauche duster, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the Spring/Summer 1985 collection, this fabulous bold print debuted on ...

1980S Heather Grey Wool Knit Handmade Unlabeled Couture Wrap Sweater Coat

Gorgeous cardigan designed by Krizia in the 1990s, made in Italy. The cardigan is very simple but flashy: it has shorter than normal sleeves and already this is an element that gives...

Versace pre fall 2011 Collection Coordinated biker jacket and dress, velvet barocco Size IT 42 Excellent condition

ALAÏA PARIS dress and jacket Red and black dress with vertical ribbing, scalloped hem - sleeveless size FR 36 made in Italy 70% viscose - 20% polyamide - 6% polyester - 4% rubber 70%...

Get your hands on this vintage 1980's Valentino gem. This has a beautifully soft camel colored leather with a knit arms and collar. It has a full zip on the center that could be worn open as a jacket or zipped as a dress. It has a beautiful belt...