Night blue silk velvet cocktail skit-suit with rhinestone buttons Circa 1960's

Night blue velvet skirt-suit with rhinestone embellishment. Shoulder-pad. Snap in the middle front. SIZE 42

Black velvet cocktail dress with blue satin bow draped. Fabric composition of velvet: 73% cotton, 27% Modal. Satin bow: 100% silk with blue organza lining...

Deep blue velvet double breasted tuxedo jacket. Main fabric composition: 58% cotton, 28% modal, 7% silk, 7% rayon. Lining composition: 100% acetate. Pockets on both side and cuffs....

Black rayon velvet cocktail dress with satin inset and rhinestone appliqué. Rayon lining. Zip closure on teh middle back + on the cuffs. Boned shoulders and stiff fabric inside the s...

A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...

1970s three piece navy blue ensemble by Canadian demi couture designer Maggie Reeves. Velvet blazer with a silk lapels, embellished rhinestone button details and matching single butt...

Vintage Oscar de la Renta lounge dress / robe Color: midnight blue Fabric: devore velvet Semisheer Finished with belt and silk trim Size M Measurements: Length 52" - Bust up to 38...

From as early as the late 1910s, the trend of Orientalism was all the rage in the Western fashion scene. With various styles, the mid-to-late 1920s saw the rise in the popularity of chinoiserie blue derived from the artistic decorations of Chinese porcelains. This rich color trend graced the designs of haute couture designers such as Lucien Lelong and became widely available to the upper-class masses. From the former San Francisco based department store, I. Magnin, this 1930s evening cape is a vintage treasure that captures its time. Done in a rich blue silk velvet, the cape is multi-tiered coming down to knee level with two heavily flounced tiers that encircle the torso that cover the arms acting as sleeves. The sumptuous layering of the silk velvet pairs with a mock shawl collar that creates a regal aura to this design. This cape is an excellent vintage outerwear...