Berkshires - Fashion

Samuel Robert produced some of the best leather designs during the 1960s-'80s. This unique example of his work emphasizes the contrast of white leather, the exterior of the jacket, a...

Rich burgundy velvet 1960s dress by Kiki Hart featuring an empire bustline trimmed with a band of black soutache and jet beads. A rolled turtleneck, na...

Mid-length gloves in black suede adorned with ombre pink embroidered flowers on the top and single flowers on the second and pinkie fingers. 1950s-'60s. Approximate size 7.

1960s large handbag featuring an unusual sweep of a handle, lending it a modernist aesthetic, and crafted in a most desirable color and material - gunmetal patent. Simple brass frame...

Pauline Trigére 1980s coat in black wool with royal blue triangular inserts at the shoulders and asymmetrical left-side closure with silver metal coil butto...

Vintage taupe bathing cap in "pixie" fringe style with one rhinestone at top. Size Small.

V-neck cardigan in wool/angora blend featuring a band of iridescent white sequins down the front edges and on the patch pockets. The front of the sweater is further adorned with scat...

1980s evening ensemble by Hidy Misawa of London, the floral print of large fuchsia bursts on a white ground, all embellished with clusters of sparkles. The...

Coat and dress ensemble by David Hayes, a Los Angeles designer known for his timeless ensembles and dresses and who counted among his famous clients Nancy Reagan. The coat is fashion...

What fun! Victor Costa evening dress in dotted black net, the ruched bodice and tiered skirt decorated with multicolored mini pompoms. Long fitted torso, back zipper, lined with narr...

Classic 1960s black suede handbag with slim profile by Coblentz. Gold frame, single handle. Black satin interior. Excellent condition inside and out.

Typical of design master Geoffrey Beene, this suit exhibits the deceptive simplicity and attention to detail for which he was known. The silk jacket is fashioned of deep red silk wit...

Don Sophisticates shift-style dress in silver and peach geometric brocade featuring a front zipper with rhinestone-ball pull up to its mock turtleneck, short sleeves, and small patch...

1980s white cotton cropped jacket by Oscar de la Renta features black topstitching at the edges and diagonally placed decorative black buttons fr...

One of the best combinations we've seen for one of these vintage Hong Kong pieces from the 1960s. The brocade tunic jacket, in a beautiful shade of m...

Black velvet three-quarter coat in black velvet embellished with gold sequined leaf design curving from the shoulder to the armhole. Collarless, with balloon sleeves and white quilte...

Like his contemporaries Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, and Oscar de la Renta, Chester Weinberg was a star NY designer during the 1960s and '70s, as well as a respected teacher at Parsons School of Design, where Donna Karan was one of his protegées. After his untimely death from AIDS in 1985, his name and work were largely forgotten, save for those in the know. This dress is an example of his work, c.1970, composed of a black matte jersey bodice with long sleeves and mock turleneck and a velvet wrap-style skirt. The high waist, zippered wrists, and skirt slit edge are ornamented with gold and velvet...

A profusion of multicolored beads and sequins adorns the surface of this eye-catching evening jacket. The mostly pastel beads cover the entire black silk surface in a riotous patter...

Oscar de la Renta black patent coat, the front ornamented with pleated and swirled appliqués, the back undecorated. The coat features a simple straig...

Long dress in navy wool/acrylic blend featuring a long torso with metal skate hooks laced with narrow self belt, and a large sailor collar that covers the upper arms and descends to ...

Red satin brocade evening coat with dainty black floral design featuring a spread collar and one large self button at the neck. Dolman, three-quarter sleeves. Easy fit, slash pockets...

Giorgio Sant'Angelo baseball-style jacket in allover black sequins on a chiffon ground. Raglan sleeves, hook-and-eye front closures.

Small shoulder bag in fur, probably raccoon, with black leather frame and long gold chain. Black interior. Unmarked. Chain length: 37".

Simple and elegant sheath by Carolina Herrera in ivory crepe with silver and gold metallic vertical stripes. Jewel neckline, long sleeves with zippered wrists. Fully lined. Shoulder ...

Steel blue moiré dress by Ungaro featuring a low square neckline with large bow attached to a wide overlaid band that circles the dress across the bust and...

Off-white jacket featuring narrow rows of lace, three-quarter sleeves, round collar, and rhinestone decorative buttons over snap closures. Lined. Perfect vintage top to dress up a su...

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...

Allover sequined and beaded cardigan on an off-white knitted ground, the body with iridescent sequins and small gold beads, the collar, hem and wrists with iridescent sequins and cle...

Anne Fogarty maxi dress featuring a scooped and ruffled neckline, cap sleeves, and empire waist fastened with a black velvet sash; one deep and one shallow ruffle at hem complement t...

Brown tweed wrap coat by Bill Blass features wide lapels, menswear style patch pockets and a matching tweed belt with buckle. Deep back vent. Brown taffeta lining. Approximate size 6.

1980s Pauline Trigére dress and jacket in a red linen-blend fabric, the sleeveless sheath dress with square neckline, shoulder tab detail with p...

Valerie Porr produced an eponymous line of quintessentially 1970s clothing, many of the styles based on the wrap silhouette, from her Soho loft that was retailed through her neighbor...

1930s beige lace dress featuring a square neckline, short sleeves, and a dropped waistline with slight shirring at the sides, where there are slits at the hem; the front and back pan...

Geoffrey Beene dress in sienna knit wool features a dropped waist with inset hip band and a faux placket on top with "B" signature bronze metal buttons that also decorate the hip ban...

A unique design from the 1940s, this oversized clutch in black faille features a curved top and sides as well as central section of black-on-black design fabric that matches the trim...

An unusual mink accent scarf of asymmetric design, half in white mink, the other half in yellow mink. The yellow side features a slit through which the whi...

Brocade gown in a geometric silver and charcoal pattern featuring a wide, square neckline, empire waist, and long sleeves. The skirt is gathered under the waist seam and there are sl...

Emma Domb was a California designer known for her cocktail, evening, and wedding attire created first under the Party Lines label and then under the label Emma Domb. This long dress ...

Krizia black silk tunic printed with large white outline of a big cat, accented with green eyes and a red mouth. Straight, loose cut with dolman, short sleeves...

Typical Rykiel styling in this sweater coat of royal blue knit wool with tie neckline, dropped shoulders, and patch pockets. Bodice is plain knit, below is narrow ribbing.

1960s silk evening coat in bright pink silk features an A-line profile with three-quarter sleeves and mandarin collar. Double-breasted, bound buttonh...

1960s black alligator handbag featuring a foldover flap and double handles secured in front with small enameled buckles. Accordion interior with zippered compartment on one side.

Classy 1960s handbag made in France for Lord & Taylor, the bag has a single handle and an envelope flap with oval enhancement. Slim and chic, but roomy enough to hold your essentials...

Box-shaped handbags were extremely popular during the 1950s and '60s and their unique styling is evident n this example from Coblentz. In black suede, the bag has an oval shape that ...

Valerie Porr produced an eponymous line of quintessentially 1970s clothing, many of the styles based on the wrap silhouette, from her Soho loft that was retailed through her neighbor...

An unusual version of the decorated sweaters from the 1950s-'60s, many of which have a detachable fur collar, this beige cashmere cardigan has lace trim and a lace shawl collar that ...

1940s black wool jacket with beaded trim on collar, cuffs, and border. The intricate beaded design follows the curve of the hem, widening as it descends, and features a scalloped des...

1960s summer weight dress and coat ensemble in linen-blend fabric, the short-sleeve, open coat in white with black polka dots throughout; its black lining provides the collar and fac...

One of the most incredible pieces of craftsmanship we've seen, this cardigan in a fine brownish plum knit incorporates a vertical zigzag pattern of small crystal beads...

Nicely styled and fashioned Bill Blass pea coat from the 1970s in beige gabardine. Double breasted with nautical-theme buttons, tabs at the wrists and at the neck, and straight, slas...

Black wool 1980s coat by Christian Dior is double breasted and features a faux Persian collar and cuffs. Square shoulders with pads. Longer length. Marked size 6, but oversized cut.

An unusual evening bag of vertically ribbed matte black satin with the natural ruffled edge on one side. Single handle, gold clasp. Black satin interior wi...

A finely woven shawl in ivory wool bordered with lace. Large square in excellent condition. Beautiful, lightweight hand. Bergdorf Goodman label.

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

1950s hat in beautiful shades of aqua and rose printed velvet adorned with silver sequins. Perch it in different positions and secure with a hat pin. L...

Great LBD by Gianni Versace. Simplicity itself at first glance, until you notice the net inserts at the hipline, revealing a glimpse of skin - a little sneak of sexiness in this basi...

A unique vintage tunic of beige canvas thickly embellished with complementary small shells around the slit neckline. Short, raglan sleeves. Slips over the head.

Suzy Perette 1950s-'60s silk dress composed of a tan and white abstract floral print. The dress features a surplice V-neckline with wide and pleated shawl collar, short sleeves, and ...