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#2332 $1,500 Sold Beaded cotton tulle overdress, 1920s. The square novelty beads add three dimensional texture and sparkle to the design. The scrolling borders of black glass beads and sequins are the perfect complement to the square grid of novelty beads, creating a lively tension in the design. The dress is so versatile: you can wear it with a slender slip dress or with pants. NEW LISTING | |
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#6707 $1,400 Silk/metallic thread evening dress, 1930s. Fashioned from burnt orange silk crepe woven with stripes of metallic gold, what a fantastic goddess-style dress! Its back, open to the waist above a long skirt train, is spectacular. In this stunning evening dress, we see the yearning for the unattainable, for the lost world of 1920s glamour. NEW LISTING | |
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#4018 $850 Sold Hand-embroidered cotton dress, 1920s. Lavishly embellished with raised embroidery of padded satin stitch. Some of the leaves are filled in with French knots. The lace panels, front hem, and neckline are edged with bands of crocheted lace. All the elements combine to produce an harmonious whole, a superb monochromatic design—a treasure of early handwork! NEW LISTING | |
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#6710 $1,400 Sequined lace evening dress, 1930s. The evening dress combines the romance and mystery of black lace with a form fitting Flamenco-style torso. Here is a sophisticated dress for the stylish woman who uses her beauty and her clothing as the material from which to create a work of art: the combination of dress, light, and the evening's mood in her eyes. NEW LISTING | |
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#6659 $1,200 Sold French beaded tulle vest, 1930s. The striking color combination of bronzed gold and turquoise is accented throughout with faux pearls. The use of gold lamé in the background of the collar is a masterful touch. The vest produces the incandescent effect that women create when seen at their best. NEW LISTING |
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#6713 $375 Silk folding pocketbook, 1930s. Black silk moiré faille on the exterior and lined with peach moiré faille. The interior has three pockets on one flap, a snapped flap pocket on the center panel, and a mirror with comb on the other flap. Very fine petit point embroidery was used to embellish the exterior flap with a colorful little birdie. NEW LISTING | |
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#4009 $1,800 Beaded satin flapper dress, mid 1920s. This marvelous creation combines chenille embroidery with various textures of beads in a lively design as fresh today as when first worn. The body of the dress has wide stripes of amber-colored glass bugle beads. The gold, orange, and burgundy chenille flowers on the brilliant borders are accented with small rose, ivory, bronze, and amber glass beads. NEW LISTING | |
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#6641 $15,000 Fortuny silk Delphos tea gown with original box, 1920s. Based on the pleated linen chitons worn by Greek maidens 2500 years ago, the Delphos gown has preserved the poetry of line of the Greek robe. Incredibly soft and liquid, molding to the curves of the body, the gown is an unconditional statement of beauty, which adapts itself to the wearer and the occasion. The ultimate in high style glamour! | |
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#6642 $16,000 Fortuny stenciled velvet coat, early 1920s. Fortuny's virtuosity with textiles had most free rein with the loosely structured garments worn over the Delphos gown. The colors in this sublime three-quarter-length jacket change from silver to bronze, reflecting the many layers of hand mixed pigment. Though it was originally meant to be worn over a Delphos, it can be equally dramatic over pants and a sweater. | |
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#6649 $1,700 Gallenga stenciled velvet bag, c.1920. This superb bag has shades of bronze/gold stenciling on black silk velvet and is lined with beige satin. The silk corded tassel is attached with a Murano glass bead. The use of a mirror-imaged pair of birds in combination with a stylized foliate setting is characteristic of Gallenga's style. | |
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#6639 $10,000 Gallenga stenciled velvet cape, 1920s. Best known for medieval and Oriental designs stenciled in shades of silver and gold, she is renowned for the mysterious, Gothic quality of her designs. In this literally and figuratively "fabulous" cape, the wide stenciled border with her signature features a magical landscape of stylized plant forms, exotic birds, and mythical beasts. | |
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#2309 $1,150 Tambour-embroidered chiffon blouse, 1920s. Fashioned from black silk chiffon, the picturesque blouse is covered with tambour-embroidered, silk floss flowers. The flower centers are embroidered with metallic bronze cord. The brilliant arrangement of ordinary flowers has a natural, unaffected charm. | |
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#4019 $950 Sold Embroidered cotton voile dress, 1920s. With its perky sailor collar, this beauty is as fresh and pretty today as when first worn over 80 years ago. The relaxed fit and feather-weight fabric are perfect for hot weather. The embroidered floral motif is remarkably free in line, effortlessly limning the gay and sprightly feeling of a spring day. | |
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#4016 $950 Sold French lace/chiffon teddy, c.1925. The open back plunges below the waist. The ethereal lace and sheer chiffon create an ultra-feminine floral design that is a wonder of gossamer delicacy! | |
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#4008 $1,800 French hand-embroidered tea dress, c.1923. Fashioned from sheer cotton voile that has mellowed to pale beige, the dress personifies the graceful elegance of the early 1920s. The mint green taffeta medallions are a delightful contrast. They are surrounded with raised floral embroidery of padded satin stitch. The strong lights and darks in the design prefigure modern fashion sensibility. | |
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#4036 $1,450 Hand-embroidered charmeuse dress, early 1920s. The black charmeuse is the ideal canvas for a bold, graphic statement with a soft fluid drape. The implicit tension arising from artistic antipodes makes the design come alive. The hand-embroidered silk floss flowers are graduated in size and variegated in color, creating a visually provocative asymmetry—brilliant creative design! | |
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#4006 $1,400 Sold Beaded cotton day dress, 1920s. With crisp white beads on a luscious coral ground, this mouthwatering beauty has the mellow quality of a fine vintage wine. The pleasing coral hue works so well with the gently rounded glass beads to create an alluring feminine presence. | |
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#2208 $1,450 French beaded silk flapper dress, c.1925. The cherry red chiffon, embellished with red crystal beads and rhinestones, bestows an unforgettable sense of vividness and brilliance. | |
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#6631 $950 Silk devoré velvet dress, 1930s. An exceptional period textile that should be worn over a black slip so that the fabulous Deco leaf pattern will show to best advantage. The sensual silk velvet gently molds to your curves. The mark of a truly fashionable garment is that it remains ultra-stylish 80 years later, as does this amazing velvet dress. | |
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#0552 $850 Reserved Silk chiffon/appliquéd tulle dress, c.1930. An imaginative combination of floral silk chiffon and appliquéd tulle. The colorful design is both sophisticated and upbeat! The floral motif is carried through with brilliant and delicate taste. | |
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#2245 $2,250 Reserved Beaded lamé evening dress, 1930s. The gold and purple silk/lamé brocaded with metallic gold and the layered effect of the Persian-style pattern produce an unrivalled example of textile art. The combination of majestic purple and aristocratic gold filigree is breathtaking! The brilliance of the fabric is complemented by the skillful cut of the dress: the softly draped bodice, fitted hips, and pleated skirt panels. | |
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#2185 $2,450 French sequined evening jacket, 1930s. Lavishly hand embroidered with multi-colored, sequined flowers. The heart-shaped leaves are quite thrilling! The designer rivals nature in the brilliant profusion of color and form. A work of wearable art with the showiness and brilliance celebrated in the 1930s. | |
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#2242 $1,250 Beaded tulle flapper dress, 1920s. This eye-catching beauty is gracefully styled with cap sleeves, deep open-side armholes, side-hip fullness, and a pointed hem. The dress is almost totally covered with a textured assortment of black glass beads. Small faceted seed beads subtly sparkle; bold bugle beads define the rosettes of stylized flowers. | |
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#2259 $1,250 Beaded cotton voile dress, c.1924. I love the cheerful combination of gaily colored beads and crisp white cotton. The youthful, fresh design exudes the insouciant optimism of the Roaring Twenties. Here too is an irresistible combination of sweet simplicity and subtle sensuality. | |
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#6561 $1,950 Reserved Deco devoré velvet flapper coat, c.1925. The straight uncluttered style is the perfect canvas for the brilliant textile art. The design has everything a lover of Deco could want, especially the bold stylized pattern rendered in contrasting strong colors. A spectacular show stopper! | |
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#6628 $1,250 Chanel-style black flapper dress, c.1926. It is fashioned from black sheer silk chiffon over a black crepe slip. The floating back cape gracefully emphasizes the dip of the skirt. The flirty handkerchief hem of the bias-cut skirt that dips lower in back is a delightful touch. | |
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#2184 $3,800 Liberty lamé evening cape, 1920s. By 1925, Liberty textiles had moved away from the nostalgic images of Art Nouveau to more streamlined Art Deco styles. The cape features bold Deco-style gold tulips on a textured ground of black and gold. The label reads "Liberty/London/By Appointment to her Majesty the Queen." Appropriately, the cape has the regal opulence associated with royalty. | |
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#1565 $1,650 Sold Armenian hand-embroidered silk peignoir, 1920s. Fine écru silk hand worked with Aintab embroidery of matching silk floss. The neckline and sleeve openings are outlined with scalloped borders of delicate Armenian silk needle lace. The traditional caftan shape is perfect for a flowing, loose-fitting peignoir. The transcendent beauty of the period textile makes an indelible impression. | |
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#2279 $425 Satin ribbon flower garters, 1920s. Fashioned from pink-and-blue silk satin ribbon with matching flowers and silk ribbon leaves. The blue ribbon is covered with delicate ivory lace. They are modern and sexy as well as antique and traditional, the perfect combination for the most important day in a woman's life. | |
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#4017 $650 Lace bolero, early 20th century. This fabulous bolero is a real show stopper! It is fashioned from three different patterns of machine made ecru cotton lace. The style is unstructured and comfortable with sleeves cut-in-one with the bodice. Sexy and ultra-stylish! | |
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#2125 $1,100 Hand-embroidered ivory silk dress, early 1920s. A fine example of the vogue of incorporating Chinese hand-embroidered silk shawls into garments. The asymmetrical design includes the hand-knotted fringe borders of the shawl. The embroidered panels are layered over a matching silk crepe de chine under dress. Brilliant, creative clothing construction! | |
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#2270 $1,600 Caftan-style evening dress, 1920s. This superb example of Orientalism features a black silk chiffon caftan worn over a black satin slip. The caftan is embellished in front with a wide panel of gold metallic lace. The garland of silk ribbon flowers with bronze metallic edges is a thing of beauty. | |
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#6484 $1,200 American copy of Schiaparelli couture coat, c.1936. Made from a black wool/fur blend and lined with black taffeta. The red velvet collar is appliquéd with gold leather stars and turquoise-colored glass beads, showing her celebrated flair for color in eccentric combinations—typical Schiaparelli whimsy and daring. | |
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#2246 $1,950 Sold Cutwork lace flapper dress, 1920s. The graceful cut in sensual black lace is long and straight to the hipline with a flared skirt below, making for one of the sexiest flapper dress I have ever seen. The see-through cutwork torso and the pointed hem caressing the legs are guaranteed to raise the temperature in the room as you make your entrance. | |
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#2230 $1,100 Devoré velvet flapper dress, c.1925. Fashioned from plum colored silk velvet cut to a ground of dusty rose silk chiffon. The monotone plum hue allows the design to focus on shape rather than color. I love the contrast of Deco stylized roses on the bodice with naturalistic, softly hued roses on the skirt. | |
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#6397 $1,200 Reserved Silk embroidered lace flapper dress, c.1925. The cut is loose and free. Just slip the dress over your head and go dancing: the bias-cut chiffon skirt panels will flare beautifully. I love the bronzed metallic centers and edging on the flowers. Framed against the lace, they provide a final winsome touch, adding a naive charm to the sophisticated black embroidered lace. | |
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#2203 $1,650 Beaded bronze lamé overdress, c.1923. The artful opulence of the beading demands the attention of its audience: the flawless execution of the design has an aristocratic, almost regal elegance. | |
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#2240 $975 Sold Cotillion lace party dress, 1930. The form-fitting torso and long sleeves of the outer layer are fashioned from black silk lace. In the lace floral pattern, the delicate feminine petals reach out to touch their neighbors. Nature and art together have flawlessly finished this floral jigsaw puzzle to adorn the female form. A sophisticated, stylish dress. | |
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#1592 $950 Reserved Embroidered silk dress, c.1922. Handmade lace of the highest quality! The design features mythical birds in the lace pattern, lending an exotic charm to this skillfully executed fantasy in lace. | |
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#2153 $750 Handmade lace/embroidered flapper dress, c.1925. Bands of handmade filet lace frame the floral motif on the front and back panels of embroidery. The central floral theme, bracketed by two sinuous vertical patterns, has the simple charm of springtime, when nature's flowers in their gay wardrobes compete with their cousins, the handiwork of art. | |
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#2182 $675 Hand-embroidered silk nightgown (never worn). The elegant bias-cut epitomizes the fluid look of the 1930s. The naive charm of the hand embroidery has its own subtle seductive allure. | |
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#2160 $650 French hand-embroidered silk nightgown, 1930s. The soft curves and luxurious silk set the mood; the exquisite hand embroidery and dainty finishing details have an irresistible feminine appeal. Early handmade French lingerie is not only exquisitely beautiful but also has a well deserved reputation for working "bedroom magic" on the wearer's partner. | |
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#1655 $850 Bronze lamé wide-brim hat, c.1922. Beautifully crafted with overlapping bias pleats, rows of corded bias binding, and a peach silk lining. The highest quality materials and construction. | |
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#2135 $1,100 Sold Silk lace/satin dress, c.1920. I love the the long, elegant styles of the early 1920s. The earthy tones of cocoa and deep olive in the lace are perfectly complemented by the gold slip. The intricate floral/abstract motifs have an almost mesmerizing beauty—a brilliant design achievement that commands our admiration. | |
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#2123 $650 Sold Peasant style hand-embroidered dress, c.1930. The fullness is controlled at the shoulders and waist with hand smocking. I love the fluttery faux sleeves, so cool and comfortable on a hot day. | |
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#0979 $850 Beaded silk crepe party dress, c.1929. The combination of the sophisticated long torso and the coquettish ruffled skirt is stroke of design genius. Add the striking contrast of cobalt blue and sable black and you have an unforgettable fashion statement! | |
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#9364 $450 Tambour-embroidered tulle bolero, c.1928. Fashioned from ivory-colored cotton tulle embellished with tambour embroidery, the bolero is so versatile. You can wear it over a slip-style evening dress or pair it with jeans. I love the dainty floral pattern and bell-shaped sleeves. | |
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#1103 $1,100 Burgundy silk velvet coat, c.1920. Embellished with a unique collar of embroidered silk. The subtle, sinuous Persian-style floral pattern—hand-embroidered in shades of rose, olive, and burgundy silk floss—traces out the contours of the heart. | |
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#6398 $750 Silver leather T-strap evening shoes, 1920s. These fabulous evening shoes with 2 1/2" high heels feature T-straps and fancy cutwork on the toes and back sides. Extravagant, luxe 20s fashion! |