American Fashion

Clutch in the deepest gray soft leather featuring a central patchwork panel of leaves in varied complementary colors. Carved bakelite frame and hinged clasp.

Fabulous red, black and camel taupe polished cotton pants by Michael Kors. They are mid rise with a red waistband, a black panel across the front hips, and taupe front straight legs....

This stunning cocktail dress and jacket were made in the 1950s by American boutique label Mardi Gras. We love this label at Circa as everything we have seen is so well made. The hig...

Orange Wide Brim Couture Straw Hat w Round Crown. Wide Straw Band and Straw Floral Detail in Front: Suzanne Couture Millinery produced this Spring/Summer collection, ultra-fine sheer...

Silk Chiffon Lame Flutter Blouse attributed to Julio from the 1970's. Made of the sheer French silk floral lame chiffon that he was so found of. Flu...

A one of a kind evening gown, perfect for a summer wedding, and special enough to even be worn by the mother of the groom or bride. Custom design by TRAVILLA the famous Hollywood costume designer, who also did clothes for Saks Fifth Avenue for celebrities and the rich and famous in Hollywood. This was ordered at the Beverly Hills store and never worn by our Palm Springs California client. The most beautiful color of a light taupe crepe silk and nude color lace that is completely beat it by hand.. Rare to find a evening dress of this quality in size 16. The dress has enough hem to make the deess longer by at least 3”. It is not even pressed with any crease. to show if it is lengthened. A stand out dress that looks as expensive as it was (over $2500). William TRAVILLA Bio: The man who draped a fringed Idaho potato sack on Marilyn Monroe for a famous snapshot - proving that she looked good in anything - was born on Catalina Island off the California coast on March 22 1920. He studied at the Chouinard School of Art in L.A., showing a precocious talent for drawing fashion design from an early age. By the time he was sixteen, he made money by selling sketches of costume designs for showgirls he had studied at burlesque houses. Found unfit for wartime duties due to flat feet, William Travilla made his way to Hollywood and signed his first contract as costume designer at Columbia in 1941. However, during his two-year tenure he received rather few assignments and left disillusioned. Little work came his way during the next few years, until, in 1946, he was spotted in a nightclub (selling travel sketches of the South Pacific) by the actress Ann Sheridan, who became an instant admirer of his work. Sheridan persuaded Travilla to become her personal costume designer at Warner Brothers. This didn't quite come to pass, though he did design her gowns for Nora Prentiss (1947). More importantly, he notched up his first major success by winning the Academy Award for the lavish and colourful costumes of Adventures of Don Juan (1948) in conjunction with Leah Rhodes and Marjorie Best. After his three year contract was up, Travilla went on to 20th Century Fox, for what would become the most productive period of his career in the film business. At the same time, he set up his own high end fashion salon, Travilla Inc., in Los Angeles, creating several collections of elegant, award-winning designs. Travilla dressed many established stars, from Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford, to Loretta Young. However, he is chiefly remembered for the iconic gowns...

Chic vintage JOSEPH MAGNIN lipstick red long sleeve wool sweater dress! Features a soft wool knit that has plenty of stretch. Vibrant lipstick re...

As appropriate vamping on the beach as it is strolling the sidewalks of the Riviera, this play suit absolutely requires a great pair of stems, espadrilles an...

Count Romi specialized in all-weather coats, as well as those suitable for travel. This example, from the early 1970s, is crafted of bright red wool knit and features double-breasted...

Charming hand carved Art Deco Carnelian Match Holder with a terrier climbing up a sphere. A faux ladder is carved into the stone and becomes the "strike" ...

Fully restored to it's original glory, this 1960s jewel encrusted Ferdinando Sarmi bolero is a spectacular couture piece. After serving as head des...

1970s Bill Blass Black silk polkadots long sleeve maxi gown. Dress has nude lining. Size: small/ 4 Bust: 34 inches/ Waist : 26”/ hip 40/ shoulde...

Chic 1960s oatmeal / beige colored Irish Linen A-Line dress! Features a textured tweed-like soft linen. Fitted bodice with a forgiving flattering A Line skirt. Pockets at each side o...

Khaki Wide Brim Couture Straw Hat w Round Crown and Large Draped Hat Band Detail in Front and Back: Suzanne Couture Millinery produced this Spring/Summer collection, ultra-fine sheer...

Chic vintage 1970s BONWIT TELLER batik printed cotton shirt dress! Features warm tones of brown, terra-cotta, tan and ivory. Buttons up the entire front, and at each sleeve cuff. De...

This charming Bill Blass dress has a wonderful combination of patterns and shapes. The dress is navy and white silk polka dots, edged with diagonal and vertical striped navy and whi...

Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...

This playful and vibrant maxi dress and trousers ensemble was made by high-end American designer and manufacturer Nat Kaplan and retailed in San Francesco's premier department store ...

Koret Double Pouch Bag in black calf leather with caramel bakelite trim. A practical attached "change purse" is applied to the front. 1940's USA. Excellent condition. 10" wide x 9" ...

Fabulous Deerskin handmade Halter. Adorned with feather accents on the front. 2 Tie back on the lower, one around the neck. Will fit a 0 up to a small-busted 8. This is out of a ma...

LE SUPERBE green washed cotton black tulle hem tie belt coat US0 XS Reference: CNLE/A00396 Brand: Le Superbe Material: Cotton, Polyester Color: Black, Green Pattern: Solid Closure: B...

OSCAR DE LA RENTA blue red vintage print cocktail dress US0 XS Taylor Swift Reference: LNKO/A02559 Brand: Oscar de la Renta Designer: Oscar De La Renta Collection: SS 2012 As seen on...

This vintage red velvet wiggle dress is such an iconic look, with the feeling of something Marilyn Monroe would have worn in the 1950s. Made in the late 1950s/early 1960s (pre-1963),...

This Geoffrey Beene dress has a combination of black silk crepe, cream satin and black satin adding a little mystery to the dress. The bodice of silk crepe is loose in front, movin...

Torso Creations 2-Piece Apron-Front Sari Caftan w Mirrored and Embroidered Belt: Silk sari is ombre from mauve to silver gray. Deco-patterned lame fabric trim. Sari has open side sli...

Chic vintage 1960s LILLI ANN navy midnight blue wool skirt and matching jacket! Features soft wool, with a signature Lilli Ann design. High waisted pencil skirt features a metal zipp...

Beautiful vintage 1970s RICHILENE for ELIZABETH ARDEN silk taffeta 3-D rose print short sleeve couture gown! Features bold rose prints in vibrant hot pink and green...

Elegant 19th Century Cut Velvet Brocade Mens Vest circa 1860. Lovely cut velvet textile in deep wine floral with purple blue buds. Enamel buttons with matching blue tones. Lined in c...

Bill Blass Satin Back Crepe Flapper Inspired Dress from the 1980's. One shoulder design with satin bloused waistband and short attached skirt. Large ...

Soft, elegant, and endlessly wearable—this Calvin Klein sky blue midi dress is a minimalist dream with a touch of modern flair. Designed with a straight silhouette, this dress featur...

Impressive vintage Victor Costa floral silk wiggle dress! Ruched sleeves, with an asymmetrical hem. Wonderful origami-like detail at one side go b...

Channel your inner Joe Exotic or Carol Baskin in this amazing vintage animal print kaftan maxi dress ! Sequins and beads sewn around the collar. Features leopards, giraffes, etc prin...

New and rare Vintage Ray Ban Sport Series 4 black matte frame with G15 grey lenses. Curled earpieces. New, never worn or displayed. This pair may have minor sign of wear due to near...

Calling all horse lovers! Add some GLAM to your belt buckle collection & catch someone's attention from across the room with the sparkle. This intricate horse belt buckle is designed and signed by Kathrine Baumann...

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...

Chic early 1960s yellow, orange, burnt orange and white geometric abstract belted short sleeve day dress! Flattering fit, with a detachable belt to form a waistline. Hidden metal zip...

Flattering and chic deadstock ( never worn with original tags ) late 1980s vintage BILL BLASS one shoulder one piece swimsuit or bodysuit ! Fea...

1950s Dorothy McNab Gold Lame & White Silk Sari-Inspired Gown w Draped Attached Waterfall Back, and Incredible Princess Seamed Bodice. Gold lame woven p...

Stunning Diane von Furstenberg Signature Print Dress Wonderful coral print with turquoise background Full maxi length Neckholder, adjustable Finest silk jersey 100% pure silk Rare pi...

1950’s original " tournabout " reversible shadow plaid pleated skirt designed and woven by Pendleton Woolen Mills features blues and greens in the ...

Gorgeous Pamella / Pamela Roland dress! Prettiest light purple lilac silk fabric, that drapes in all the right areas. Oversized rhinestone attached...

Floral pattern clutch in a subtle palette of pinks and greens by Koret, known as one of the best creators of handbags in mid-century America. This evening clutch has a textured gold ...

MARC JACOBS beige cotton black horn buttons trench coat US2 S Reference: VACN/A00079 Brand: Marc Jacobs Material: Cotton Color: Beige, Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Made in: U...

This is new with tags Rebecca Minkoff Moto HF16MOS26 Almond Leather Ladies Satchel Purse. It is crafted from soft pebble leather and finished with ...

American Arts and Crafts Sterling and Opal Letter Opener circa 1910. Unknown craftsman with fine jeweler's skills. Hand made with oval bezel set peacock opal surrounded by hand rai...

ST JOHN COUTURE red metallic tweed knit crystal buttons peplum blazer US6 M Reference: CC/A00437 Brand: St John Couture Material: Rayon, Blend Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Butt...

HELMUT LANG white lambskin leather trim asymmetric zip biker jacket US0 XS Reference: CELG/A00396 Brand: Helmut Lang Material: Polyester, Lambskin Leather Color: White Pattern: Solid...

Amazing 1970s ROBERTA LYNN regal paisley print wide leg belted jumpsuit ! Features an ivory backdrop with jewel tones in purple, pink, fuchsia, and gold throughout. Tailored bodice w...

A sweet and playful 1950s Alfred Shaheen red, orange and yellow tiki print cotton sundress with "V" front straps, elasticized bodice panels and full ci...

Full cut heathered boucle wool coat by Geoffrey Beene. Smock styling with band collar and gathered back yoke. Unusual "screw" motif buttons. Lightweight, unlined fall coat with full ...

Oscar de la Renta Green Watercolor-Like Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Skirt - 6. This skirt has multiple shades of green on it and features a watercolor-like floral print. There is a s...

Alexis Kirk black leather snakeskin belt, featuring a large silver plated buckle with lovely gold plated detail. The belt has an adjustable slide design and is maximum length 93cm / 36.6inches by width 3.75cm / 1.47 inches. The buckle measures length 16cm / 6.3 inches by width 7.6cm / 3 inches. There is some wear to the gold and silver plating. This is a luxurious and stylish designer belt...

1980s Scaasi Boutique Red Strapless sweetheart neckline lace gown. Fitted in the waist and flare out. Gown comes with lace shawl. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Size 4/6 mea...

Bill Atkinson ensemble in a crisp purple and black polished cotton. Bias adjustable wrap halter and super full pleated circle skirt. An oversized buttonf...

Sexy and rare 90s HELMUT LANG dark blue jean and black bodcon asymmetrical mini dress! Features a denim front, with a black stretchy back. Asymmetrical...

Sexy 1980s SAMIR metallic electric blue lurex and black lace handkerchief hem slinky spaghetti strap dress ! Features a flattering ruched body, with ...

Vintage 1980s Bill Blass Red and Black One Shoulder Sequin Gown sequin one gown with slit on the side. Sexy and Fun Vintage cocktail dress. B:...

Avant Garde 1980s hand painted gold, red, and hunter forest green long sleeve reversible dress ! This dress was brilliantly designed to wear either th...

Amazing 1970s FREDERICK’S OF HOLLYWOOD burgundy / maroon velour terry cloth belted jumpsuit ! Features the softest velour fabric that stretches to fit. Tailored ruched bodice with bi...

An uniquely shaped very large and dramatic 1930s Lucille Morgan summer crepe hat in eggshell with tan trapunto stitching covering the entire hat to give it structure. An unusual pais...