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Period: Mid-20th Century
1950s Cropped Jacket with Pearl Studs
Located in Alford, MA
Cropped jacket in navy blue wool studded throughout with pearls and featuring a short shawl collar and curved front. Set-in narrow sleeves. Navy crepe lining. Approximate size 6.
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Blue Silk Velvet Dress
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage dress in a vibrant blue silk velvet. The dress has a v neckline, popper fastenings and log of mutton sleaves. It has narrow wrist...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s Mocha Brown Velvet Dress with Capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s mocha brown velvet sleeveless V neck cocktail dress with 3/4 sleeve capelet/ Jacket with faux fur trim. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Belt Fit US size 8
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Sleeveless Satin Black and White Capote Ball Gown w Dangling Gems - S, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With multiple textures, hanging beadwork and a riot of ¼” stripes, this gown has a lot going on but manages to get all of it just right. Best on a statuesque figure with sculpted shoulders, this gown reminds us of a piece that might be worn on a gondola during Carnevale, or at one of Truman Capote’s Black and White Balls. Sleeveless column gown with silk velvet mock t-neck bodice and striped satin skirt. Bodice features front princess seams and passementerie cording with hanging black beads at waist; gathered straight skirt with 10” velvet band and matching beaded passementerie at hem. Decorative 10” fixed bow with hidden snap at center back. Rear zipper closure with hook and eye at rear neck; fully lined in black acetate. fabric: silk velvet, nylon satin, acetate noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: secured loose hook...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930S Lime Green Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Sleeved Gown
Located in New York, NY
Slight color fade 1930S Lime Green Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Sleeved Gown
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Open-Back Sequin-Embellished Tulle Cocktail Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
Channeling the timeless glamour, this late 50's - early 60's Maggy Rouff haute couture cocktail dress is infinitely flattering from every angle. Cut from black silk and tulle in a fi...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

An André Courrèges Couture jacket and skirt - French late 1960s
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968/1970 France Tailors jacket and skirt Haute Couture by André Courrèges dating from the late 60s. Size A Couture Future. Cream and navy wool...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

ALEXANDER'S c.1960's Deep Goldenrod Sequin Embellish Mod Sleeveless Shift Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960's Alexander's deep goldenrod knit shift dress. Sleeveless with round neckline. Abstract green sequined detail on front wrapping around lower back of dress. Black trim...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Jean Allen Long Dress and Matching Jacket
Located in London, GB
A long white linen vintage dress with matching jacket by Jean Allen. The dress is in a heavy linen with a square neckline and double row lace frill at the hem. The jacket has frill d...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s taupe / light brown silk brocade sleeveless wiggle dress ! The perfect color for anytime of year for ay day or evening event. Flattering tailored ruched bodice with f...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Henry Rosenfeld 1960s Black Metallic Hand Woven 60s Vintage Sheath Dress
By Henry Rosenfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Bombshell HENRY ROSENFELD 1960s little black dress! Not just your average lbd: Features black metallic threading throughout that adds just the right amount of excitement! Fully lined...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Rose Marie Reid "Summer Of Love" Skirted One-Piece Swimsuit
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Rose Marie Reid "Summer Of Love" Skirted One-Piece Swimsuit: Diagonallly-placed floral stripes with a low back, dropped-waist skirt and black attached bottoms. Structured cups...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Pink wool crepe shift dress, the round neckline and short sleeves embellished with intricate beading consisting mostly of varied crystals and gold thread. The slightly A-line silhoue...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Geoffrey Beene Grey Wool and Black Dress
Located in London, GB
This wool and black piped 1960s dress is by the New York designer Geoffrey Beene; celebrated for his craftsmanship, attention to detail and relaxed wearable designs. This timeless piece has striking black piped bands to accentuate the wide waistband, high neckline, arm cinches and hemline of this dress to give an almost pinafore style appearance; the overall look is very chic and modern. The stiffened hem finishes below the knee and the fabric is a fine quality felted wool in a mottled mid-grey tone. The dress is unlined with two concealed side pockets. There are two black ornamental buttons on the waistband. The dress has a slightly stiffened high neck collar which fastens with hook and eyes and a long central zip at the reverse. Of exceptional quality and in superb vintage condition with no faults of any note. The craftsmanship of this dress is couture standard with the 1960s Beene...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Vintage Capucine Sz. 40 / 9.5 - 10 White Leather Sandals Heels Shoes Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s Capucine white leather sandal heels! Made in Italy, these cute shoes feature braided straps at ankle and toe. Wooden kitten heel, that measures 2 inches tall. Look...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

Mollie Parnis 1960s Silk Metallic Paisley Print Rhinestone Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s MOLLIE PARNIS metallic silk bright color paisley print dress! Features vibrant colors of hot pink, turquoise blue, green, yellow and orange. Gold metallic threading t...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Robert Meshekoff Faux Leopard Double Breasted Coat W/ Possum Fur Collar
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Robert Meshekoff faux leopard fur Mod pea coat-styled double breasted coat with genuine possum notched collar. Black and gold decorative buttons...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1950s Cinch Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with shawl collar with fringe detail . The dress has wonderful tailoring and opens with a side zip, and is fully lined.
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Couture Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Evening Dress With Matching Slip
Located in London, GB
This charming 1950s silk chiffon evening dress in cobalt blue has been beautifully constructed to haute couture standard and is in pristine vintage condition. The chiffon overlay is ...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Mod Mignon Batwing 1960's Dress
Located in New York, NY
Cool Mignon Batwing Mod Dress with large pleated bow detailing and deep sleeves. Made of printed semi sheer floral and striped cotton/silk blend? damask. Deep sleeves that taper at w...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960's Anonymous Windowpane Dress and Jacket Set
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1960's grey windowpane wool dress and jacket duo features a sleeveless band neck dress with two vertical slit pockets at the waist and a box pleated drop waist skirt...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Orientalist Evening Fancy Jacket in Embroidered Sequin and Silk Satin Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940 France Orientalist Fancy evening jacket or costume dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Yellow-green silk satin embroidered with golden sequins and appliqués of cords in golden threads. Fringes on the edge in trimmings of golden threads. Cut inspired by Kaftab with wide open pagoda sleeves...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Brown Mouton Fur *Large Size* Teddy Bear Puff Jacket with Point Cuffs - L, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Built for frigid winters and as plush and comforting as a teddy bear, this mouton swing jacket features a saturated deep brown color with the slightest hint of silky sheen. In a rare...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ted Lapidus Devoré Velvet Cocktail Dress
Located in Alford, MA
C. 1960s Ted Lapidus dress fashioned of black devoré velvet on a chiffon ground, the floral-design velvet enhanced with black sparkles that catch the light. Stylewise, the dress feat...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Ronerg Couture Sky Blue Jersey Gown
Located in London, GB
A wonderful jersey drape vintage jersey gown by Ronerg Couture. The dress has a v neckline and backline with plait detail over the bodice,ad gather...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Pierre Balmain (Attributed to) Haute Couture A-Line Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
Late sixties wool and silk snakeskin like dress, attributed to Pierre Balmain haute couture. Lovely A-line cut, "tie collar" and zipped back. Fully lined in refined black silk, the d...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Couture Sky Blue Satin and Chocolate Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage couture cocktail dress in sky blue satin and chocolate colour lace. The dress is beautifully constructed with boning ...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Blue Multi-Color Op Art Signature Print Sheath Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Blue Multi-Color Op Art Signature Print Sheath Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci Style: Sheath Dress Color(s): Shades of blue, green, off-white, ...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Black Linen Hand Painted Butterfly Print Dress
Located in London, GB
A superb 1960s black linen shift dress with hand-painted butterfly motifs in green, orange, red & yellow. The hand-painted butterflies comprise of 3 large butterfly outlines to the f...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Pink Green Yellow Floral Wavy Print Slit Pencil Midi Skirt
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Pink Green Yellow Floral Wavy Print Slit Pencil Midi Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960's Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: Midi Skirt Color(s):...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

VINTAGE 1930'S Aqua Silk Bias Gown with Silver Hand Beaded Applique Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1930's gown is composed of a bias cut aqua silk crepe. Features rhinestone and beaded applique throughout. There are side snap closures. In excellent vintage condition, ...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

EMILIO PUCCI c.1969 Multicolor Signature Print Op Art A-Line Pleated Mini Skirt
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1969 Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: Mini Skirt Color(s): Shades of green, pink, purple, white, black Lined: No Marked Fabric Content: "100% cotton" (primary fabric) Additional Details / Inclusions: Emilio Pucci circa 1969 mini skirt. Structured material, little to no stretch or give to fabric. A-line silhouette to skirt. Banded waistband. Vertical stripe down center front leading to matching banding around hemline; mirrors on back of skirt. Darts extend from waistband on back of skirt for shaping. Big box...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Vintage Plaid Mackinaw Jacket - Red + Black Check Wool - Padded Lining
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: 1950s Vintage Plaid Mackinaw Jacket - Red + Black Check Wool - Inner Padded Lining - x 2 Side Pockets - x 2 Front Pockets - Buttoned Cuff Detail - Front Zipper Faste...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Couture Purple and Green Hand Dyed Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
This flamboyant 1960s British couture dress is crafted from silk chiffon hand-dyed with a swirling, psychedelic pattern in lilac, pink and lime green. The couturier is unknown as the...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950S Orange & Cream Multicolored Hand Painted Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1950S Orange & Cream Multicolored Hand Painted Silk Kimono
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Chic 1960s Black and Silver Metallic Knit Vintage Striped 60s Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 60s black and silver metallic knit shift dress ! Features flattering slimming black and metallic silver diagonal stripes. Silver neck and sleeve cuffs. Hidden metal zipper u...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Linen Mix Dress with Interesting Collar
Located in London, GB
An easty to wear dress in a linen mix. The dress has a button through front opening, and bracelet length sleaves with turnback cuffs and an interesting collar.
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Velvet Evening Coat with Wonderful Collar and Cuffs
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage evening coat in a purple velvet, with decorative collar and cuffs. The coat is fully lined. Measurments Bust 35'', length 39''...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

A Vintage 1970s Blue Floral printed Silk summer Skirt
Located in London, GB
A pretty silk skirt for spring and summer. In a blue floral print silk, the skirt has an elasticated waist.
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Annacat Black Satin Gown with Sheer Bell Sleeves Circa 1960's
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning late 60s Biba-esque dress by the highly collectible British label Annacat. Fitted bodice with a fuller skirt featuring striped velvet details on the lower half. Decorated ha...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s Black Bias Cut Crepe Dress With Green Moire Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Bias Cut Crepe Dress With Green moire Details. Black custom made bias cut crepe dress with mermaid fishtail train lined with green moire. Green Moire shoulder straps. Moi...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Sarmi 1960's Cellophane Encrusted Black Lace Sleeveless Cocktail Dress-Size 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sarmi 1960's Vintage Cellophane Encrusted Black Lace Cocktail Dress - Size 4. This early 1960's Sarmi creation is sleeveless, with a round neckline, fitted in the top to the waist and the skirt is a two tiered gathered skirt. The black lace has a cellophane iridescent detail throughout, is lined in a brown silk organza fabric and the skirts have the same organza lining. There is a multi layered silk under skirt...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Blue and White Flocked Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s dress is tailored to a short-sleeve, tea-dress style with a full, swirling skirt and has some unusual design details. The fabric is a striking cornflower blue manmade org...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Arkay Purple & Gold Lame Sharkskin Moroccan Inspired Embroidered Maxi
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Arkay Purple & Gold Lame Sharkskin Moroccan Inspired Embroidered Maxi: Empire waist height gold cord belt with tassels attached. Broad horizontal gold lame stripe strike a bold...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Christian Dior Beach / Night Skirt
Located in London, GB
A chic and floaty vintage skirt by Christian Dior . In a silk and cotton mix , the skirt has a drawstring waist with Dior toggle . It has a 30 '' slit at the front, and is unlined. M...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Oatmeal Linen Textured Linen Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully finished 1960s textured linen work dress in a light cream oatmeal shade. It tapers from the bust to the waist in a classic 60s shift shape and flows down into a...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

A French Bar Suit skirt and jacket By Franck & Fils - Paris Circa 1945/1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945/1950 Paris France Bar skirt suit by Franck & Fils in black woolen cloth in the tradition of Christian Dior's New Look and dating from the end of the 1940s. Fitted jacket with structured cut and marked waist hugging the hips. Crossed closure on the front with five black bakelite buttons...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Pauline Trigere 1960s 2-Piece Tweed Coat and Dress Set
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a two-piece weed coat and dress set from Pauline Trigere, this appears to be 1960s era. Coat features asymmetric front, two button closure,...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Heiress Boutique Dusky Pink Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
This lovely Heiress 1950s fine crepe occasion dress in dusky pink is pretty, gamine and features some gorgeous design details. The classic hourglass silhoue...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Blue and Green Watercolor Floral Sun Dress, Circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage blue & green watercolor floral & leaf print dress. fit and flair silhouette. white eyelet lace ruffled "crumb catcher" bodice. cinched waist. pleated full skirt. two bows on the bodice. dress falls to knee length. back metal zipper. matching belt closes with snap + hook & eye. dress is unlined. dry cleaned. A wonderful piece of mid century fashion...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Navy blue sequin boléro with white sequin flowers L 'Atelier Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue sequin edge to edge boléro with white sequin and pearls flowers. No fabric tag composition but the lining is probably rayon or acetate. SIZE M
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Mushroom Silver Open Ribbon Crochet Peplum Suit with Trumpet Skirt – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though its Girl Friday silhouette may fool you, this suit serves sexiness in spades thanks to its almost colorless silver hue and daring open weave. An exercise in contradictions, th...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s Black and silver rhinestones evening gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous! Old Hollywood 1930s silk chiffon evening gown with circular rhinestones applique. Dress comes with sash (belt) ****** see small tear image#...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Orange Emma Domb Dress Coat Ensemble
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Red Emma Domb Dress Coat Ensemble B 39 W A-Line H 44 L 38
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery
Located in Gresham, OR
This exquisite late 1930s couture gown is unmarked as to maker, however, it is undoubtedly of the highest quality: The black silk lace is trimmed with ve...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Soft Grey Pink Long Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty dusty pink /grey evening gown . The dress has a scoop neckline and backline, and has a side zip opening . There is a 21'' slit at the front.
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ceil Chapman Navy Chiffon Portrait Collar Dress with Shoulder Bow - Med, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
One look at this dress’s multidirectional bodice draping and it’s easy to see why seven of Chapman’s designs are featured in the Met’s permanent collection; the 35 feet of skirt just...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Spot Swiss Cotton Gathered Skirt
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage cotton skirt in spot cotton with lace detail. The skirt is in an ivory colour with gathering at the waist and fold and lace detai...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Marshall and Snellgrove Black Silk Velvet Cape
Located in London, GB
A great vintage cape by Marshall and Snellgrove. In a black silk velvet the cape has a white velvet lining for extra indulgence. It has a one button fastening and a stand up collar. ...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Givenchy Spaghetti Strap Blue Sequins Cocktail Dress, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Vintage Givenchy late 60s cobalt blue,green and purple spaghetti strap cocktail dress completely covered in hand stitched sequins. Very flat...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

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