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#2308 $975 Sold Halston chiffon jumpsuit, mid 1970s. With its fidelity to the natural contours of the female form, this fabulous jumpsuit is signature Halston. Fashioned from sheer black silk chiffon woven with black silk stripes, the jumpsuit is completely lined with beige silk chiffon. With its elasticized waistline, the jumpsuit is both comfortable and stylish. Here is Halston's famous elegant, elongated, silhouette! NEW LISTING | |
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#2247 $1,400 Sold Zandra Rhodes evening dress, 1980s. She uses elaborate beading where motifs are set in a ground of calligraphy-style embroidery to achieve a signal splendor and brilliance. The boned bodice is completely embroidered with a ground of twisted black silk ropes. Delicate gold cording is embroidered over the black rope. The layered skirt consists of a satin underskirt and a printed silk organza outer layer with a matching tulle petticoat sandwiched in between. NEW LISTING | |
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#6716 $750 Maria Snyder embroidered silk dress, early 1990s. Fashioned from heavy-weight black silk crepe and lined with black China silk, the decoration shows the whimsical eye of an artist. The padded, raised circles are embroidered with gold and silver cording and are outlined with iridescent glass beads. The circles reverse from gold outer rims on the front to silver on the back, a subtle touch. NEW LISTING | |
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#6656 $750 Adrienne Vittaddini beaded dress, 1980s. Fashioned from a blend of cotton piqué and spandex, this gay dress captures the simple yet seductive look of her better known knits molded to the shape of the body. The clean graphic design of black daisies with large crystal centers on a ground of crisp white piqué is Vittadini at her best. The design is unfussy and feminine. NEW LISTING | |
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#6705 $950 Pierre Cardin patio dress, 1970s. This innovative dress is right back in style today. The brilliant hues hark back to late 1960s counter cultural psychedelic art with its kaleidoscopically swirling patterns. The full-length sheer overdress is attached at the shoulders and armholes to a lined playsuit underneath. I love the way the print in the playsuit shows through the outer layer, adding depth to the design. NEW LISTING | |
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#6720 $475 Hawaiian sarong dress & bolero, 1940s. What a fabulous tropical print from the golden age of Hawaiian textiles—sexy, carefree, and fun! I love the sarong style of the dress, which has a built in bra and closes on the side with a metal zipper. The straps, which button to the back, can be worn straight or crossed. The matching bolero jacket is a perfect cover for bare shoulders on a cool evening. NEW LISTING | |
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#2306 $750 Schiaparelli flowered taffeta shoes, 1960s. Here is the perfect marriage of the joyful, outrageous Schiaparelli style with the emerging youth culture of the 1960s. Her playful sense of "anything goes" derived from the Surrealists with whom she worked closely. These are shoes for a gay and original woman, who can wear her clothes with a certain amusement. | |
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#1974 $1,275 Helena Barbieri embroidered silk gown, c.1965. The designer inventively uses appliqués, cut from the embroidered fabric, to add texture and depth to the feminine, ladylike design. The full-on primary yellow is powerful. It is a declaration of confidence; which is why it is often worn by actresses on the red carpet. | |
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#6638 $950 Velvet evening cape, 1970s. Fashioned from black rayon velvet and lined with black taffeta. A wide collar of clipped black feathers beautifully frames the face. If you have a flair for the dramatic, this plush cape is "must have" for your wardrobe. What could be more luxurious than an evening cape that gently drapes over your body, hinting at womanly curves underneath? | |
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#6637 $1,100 Beaded chiffon party dress, 1970s. Fashioned in two parts from heavenly pale, peach silk chiffon, this ladylike and sexy beauty exudes the self-confidence of a woman with social status who knows where she is going, yet enjoys her femininity. The chiffon skirt is attached to a matching satin slip; the beaded over blouse is lavishly embellished with faux pearls, silver beads, rhinestones, and iridescent sequins. | |
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#6636 $1,400 Ted Lapidus beaded evening dress, 1970. This romantic creation of white silk chiffon is covered with opaque white beads and sparkling silver sequins. The bodice is lavishly embellished with satin ribbon, floral embroidery, and faux pearls. The 3-dimensional, white-on-white design is particularly striking. The dress elegantly skims the body with a comfortable but sexy fit. | |
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#6604 $1,400 Mary McFadden couture line evening dress & shawl, c.1980. Totally covered with white sequins, the bodice is bordered at the top with richly textured embroidery. The colorful embroidered panel combines silk floss, gold bullion, and sparkling beads in an exotic design. The dramatic tubular shape showcases McFadden's marriage of exoticism to sleek stylishness. The slinky and svelte silhouette is incredibly chic. | |
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#2255 $850 Lace/silk party dress, late 1950s. The bodice is peach silk faille, and the skirt is matching peach silk crepe. Both are covered with a layer of paler peach Chantilly style lace. The hyperfeminine floral motif beckons us seek out its mystery, the eternal mystery (to men) of female beauty. Ultra sexy while remaining demure and sweet. | |
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#6200 $1,200 Pedro Rodriguez beaded mini dress, 1960s. The flowers are rendered in shades of pink, pale blue, yellow, and silver/gray seed beads. The abstract floral motif in delicate, feminine hues seductively entwines itself around the wearer's body—subtle, yet alluring! We can see why Rodriguez was so admired for his beautiful, elaborately beaded eveningwear. | |
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#2260 $975 Black tulle party dress, 1950s. I love the elegance of the figure flattering party dresses of the 1950s. This one allows your figure to show through the sheer black tulle over bodice. Here is a dress for a self-confident woman who enjoys her femininity. She is animated, intelligent, original: a stylish and captivating woman. So feminine, alluring and womanly! | |
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#2243 $850 Stark/Berin beaded dress, 1960s. The dress has two layers: the outer one is peach silk chiffon embellished with opaque white beaded flowers with loops of silver-lined crystal beads in the centers; the under layer is a pink silk crepe slip dress. The delicate white beaded petals against a soft pink background will touch a chord in the viewer's soul. | |
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#2229 $985 André Laug lightweight faux snakeskin coat, 1970s. The beautifully textured rayon fabric drapes like silk. The vertical bodice seams open into inverted box pleats above the waist, creating a softly sculpted Empire line. The coat showcases the languid grace of Laug's elegantly understated designs. | |
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#6551 $1,200 Adrian velvet hat, 1940s. From the most important costume designer in the history of film, the unique softly sculptured velvet hat is an ingenious takeoff on the beret. Like a traditional beret, the top can be tilted and draped to suit the wearer. Because this distinctive hat is so visually arresting, it lends a romantic aura to the wearer. Like all great fashion, it is memorable as well as collectible. | |
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#2257 $985 Robert Martin satin/lace party dress, 1950s. An exit is almost as as important as an entrance. The beautiful clothing you wear should make a gratifying impression when you enter a room. Your exit will be noticed in this lovely dress of emerald green satin and black Chantilly lace. The style, ladylike in front and visually arresting in back, is to die for. | |
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#6560 $750 Escada wool gabardine blazer, 1980s. Our stylish blazer, totally on trend this year, has a refreshing twist on the classic nautical theme. The decorative bands on the sleeves are gold and white sequins instead of the usual braid trim. The cut is long with gentle shaping through the waist. This smart blazer epitomizes the advantage of being a sophisticated grown up in an era that so often celebrates the cult of youth. | |
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#6244 $850 Rudolf appliquéd tulle party dress, 1950s. The ribbon and floral appliqués, pleated bodice, and very full skirt make this a very special Rudolf creation, as always nicely detailed, very feminine and figure-flattering. | |
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#2249 $1,250 Dior beaded evening dress, 1990s. With its beaded diagonal shoulder strap, this glamorous dress has the old school Parisian glamour that never goes out of style. The long lean look is softened with bodice draping and bias flare below the knees. The diagonal shoulder strap is embellished with rhinestones, gold braid, black sequins, and tear-drop Swarowski crystals. | |
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#2138 $1,400 Bill Blass chiffon evening dress, 1970s. Sculpted from multiple layers of silk chiffon that softly mold to your body. The one-shoulder asymmetrical Goddess style in hot cherry red will raise the temperature a few degrees in the room. Blass understood how to produce evening wear that was both glamorous and tasteful. His elegantly simple style has been called "polished classic." | |
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#6546 $2,500 Swakara lamb coat with celebrity provenance, 1970s. Fashioned from luxurious, black curly Swakara lamb. The fur is lightweight, supple, and elegant; these pelts are rare today. This incredibly chic coat belonged to Broadway stage actress Peggy Cass, for whom it was custom made. Written provenance with pictures of Cass will be included: a documented celebrity connection to the world of theater! | |
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#6610 $850 Malcolm Starr evening dress, 1970s. Fashioned from exquisite metallic brocaded satin, which has a hauntingly beautiful floral pattern. The demure pastels of the water borne flowers bring to mind the paintings of Monet. The waist is accented with an aqua satin cummerbund. The slightly high waist and A-line skirt style are quite flattering on large hips. | |
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#6376 $975 Trigère wool coat, 1970s. From the "master of cut," who first used wool for evening wear, this classic coat has a streamlined architectural style. It is all about simplicity and clean lines. The cut is comfortable and roomy without appearing bulky. The fullness is neatly contained by the shoulder yoke. | |
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#2218 $1,250 Reserved Zandra Rhodes beaded chiffon dress, c.1984. This dramatic dress, from the 1984 "Manhattan" collection, is an exemplar of Rhodes' work. Her inspiration was the Chrysler Building. Rhodes' exotic originality is on display, conforming to Fashion Commandment #4: if the design is outré, it must also be extravagantly beautiful! | |
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#2205 $1,800 Eleanor Garnett beaded satin evening gown, 1950s. The chartreuse green has a penetrating, emotive quality that subliminally delights the viewer. With its exotic charm and elegant formality, the obi-style sash is beautifully embellished with faux pearls, prong-set rhinestones, and silver-lined crystal beads. | |
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#1894 $1,500 Galanos beaded evening gown, c.1951. The straight lines of the design are broken only by directional beading in the bust area. The directional beading accentuates the body's curves. The result is design magic—sexy, svelte, and streamlined. | |
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#2228 $850 Beaded crepe cocktail dress, 1940s. This Hollywood style dress has the built-up shoulders popularized by Adrian in his designs for Joan Crawford. The hard line of the shoulders is softened by the draped sleeves and outrageous bare midriff. The bias-cut skirt peplum flares to a deep "V" in back. They won't forget you in this dress! | |
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#6614 $850 Sold Galanos silk dress & jacket, 1980s. This fabulous day wear ensemble for the self-assured and stylish woman is signature Galanos. The floral print is particularly striking. The jacket is crisply tailored with a diagonal button closure; the dress bodice has an easy, sensual drape. | |
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#2165 $1,250 Hannah Troy watered silk evening gown, c.1960. The draped bodice and huge bow are so chic! The watered silk print achieves a masterful Impressionist effect: we can almost see the brushstrokes used to emphasize the changing quality of light. | |
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#1630 $650 Reserved Christian Lacroix wool coat dress, c.1988. It radiates confidence and luxury, combining the centuries-old peasant craft of hand smocking with a thoroughly modern cut. From one of the pre-eminent names in modern fashion, especially known for his creative reinterpretation of traditional and ethnic idioms for modern couture. | |
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#1613 $1,950 Galanos silk chiffon evening dress, c.1980. Signature Galanos: sex appeal in an elegant couture package. What a spectacular evening gown, an ever stylish dress, as flawless in style as its materials are sumptuous! Yet you will enjoy the effortless elegance of an easy-to-wear masterpiece. | |
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#1701 $1,600 Beaded silk velvet evening ensemble, c.1940. The rich green color has a seductive mystery. The strapless dress features a softly draped skirt with a provocatively deep slit. The bolero style jacket, which is open in front, reveals the low-cut neckline of the dress. What a dramatic, sophisticated fashion statement! | |
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#2139 $1,950 Bob Mackie beaded evening gown, c.1980. Totally lined with black silk crepe and with a built-in boned bra. The engineered inner structure means you won't have to worry about what used to be called "foundation garments." Elaborately decorated with red sequins and glass beads on fine black silk. This is Bob Mackie signature sex appeal and drop-dead style. | |
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#6437 $950 Oscar de La Renta evening dress, 1980s. An artful combination of sheer silk chiffon and dense silk velvet. The pleated chiffon band that wraps around the bodice draws attention to the form-fitting, velvet torso and fish-tail train. Sexy and ultra-stylish! | |
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#6556 $985 Cocktail dress, 1980s. The tightly fitting, ruched torso emphasizes your curves. The larger than life cabbage rose sleeves command attention. The strong purple color belies the expression "shrinking violet." This totally stylish dress is for the woman who doesn't mind being noticed. True, it is a bit over the top, but better to be dramatic than boring. | |
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#1669 $2,300 Norell beaded silk crepe evening dress, c.1968. He retained the high neckline, overall beading, and lean hip-hugging shape but expanded the bodice with fabulous batwing sleeves. The covered-up look is broken only by deep figure-revealing slits. In this amazing beaded evening gown, the designer let his signature mermaid theme evolve into a more figure-forgiving shape. | |
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#c286 $950 Norell wool coat, c.1965. With its strong color and pure lines, this knockout coat, minimally accented with black buttons, showcases Norell's artful simplicity. Norell showed that great design could also be simple design. | |
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#6380 $675 Sold Hattie Carnegie little black dress, 1955. The design focus of this little black dress is on the back. The dramatic plunging back neckline is emphasized with large chiffon bows and a gracefully draped cowl. Classic Carnegie style, yet rather daring for her. | |
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#1616 $875 Mary McFadden quilted silk evening coat, c.1980. The cardigan-style coat is fashioned from dark olive green silk painted in the Indonesian batik method. I love the contrasting raspberry silk lining! The coat features McFadden's signature "line quilting." It can be worn with simple black pants; it would also be spectacular over a simple slip dress. Lightweight and easy to wear. | |
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#1767 $850 Galanos sarong-style evening dress, c.1975. The gold chevrons against a black ground create a look that is classic with a hint of 1920s retro chic in this sexy evening dress. This is signature Galanos: sex appeal in an elegant couture-quality package. | |
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#1895 Sold to Angelina Jolie! Carol Robins jersey dress, c.1955. The draped jersey fabric in this ultra-sexy party dress clings to your curves in a figure-flattering manner. Angelina will be wearing this dress "very soon." Which of you will be the first to find her picture in this beauty? | |
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#6487 $475 Louis Féraud wool jacket, 1990s. This jaunty cropped jacket from master craftsman Louis Féraud can add a touch of Parisian glamour to your wardrobe. Fashioned from navy wool and unlined, the jacket is stylish and versatile. It can be worn over a silk dress or with blue jeans. | |
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#6377 $985 Philip Hulitar strapless dress & bolero, 1950s. This lovely strapless dress with matching bolero has that pretty elegance you crave in high fashion. The delightful puffed skirt is an inspired fashion flourish. | |
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#6297 $750 Gianfranco Ferre jacket, 1990s. The influence of Ferre's architectural background is clear in the attention to form, structure, and balance in his designs. His elegant yet practical clothing is always in style. | |
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#2164 $675 Bubble skirted satin mini dress, 1960s. The bubble skirt is very much in vogue thanks to its reappearance in the Fall, 2006 couture shows. Turn some heads with this fun and flirty pouf skirt. | |
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#6491 $900 Chanel wool tweed suit, 1970s. This pre-Lagerfeld wool tweed suit with a 3/4-length coat and straight skirt fits right in with the pulled-together, matched look of the current season. The muted, pastel peach coloring as well as the impeccable Chanel cut and tailoring give the suit an effortless elegance. It has a Chanel Créations label. | |
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#6379 $675 Dior-New York little black dress, c.1955. In the hands of a master like Dior, the perfectly cut little black dress stands on its own as soft sculpture. Dior saw in the LBD another expression of traditional female glamour and mystery. This beautiful Dior LBD can worn as is or dressed up for evening wear. The sculptured sleeves make this glamorous eveningwear stand out in a crowd. | |
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#6291 $850 Giorgio Armani lightweight wool coat, 1990s. An impeccably tailored example of his uncomplicated but high-impact appeal. His style is sophisticated, conveying a relaxed confidence, a sobriety and refinement, yet with an easygoing sensuality. | |
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#2170 $950 Ceil Chapman taffeta evening dress, 1950s. The ruched bodice back and floating panels are black chiffon. You can never go wrong with a stylish, understated black evening gown, especially one with the signature Chapman draping over the bust. | |
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#6485 $450 Mary McFadden georgette dress, c.2000. In her Collection label of better quality, casual dresses, the style is more relaxed than her ethnic-inspired designs of the 1980s. The lively floral print is joyous, fresh, and natural: perfect for fall and winter. | |
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#1621 $950 Valentino Mongolian lamb coat, 1980s. The designer's glamour aesthetic is very much in evidence. You will definitely make a big entrance in this eye catching, curly lamb coat, dyed a heavenly plum hue. Now that the Sheik of Chic has retired, his vintage creations are more sought after than ever. | |
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#2146 $800 Norell wool double knit dress, 1960s. The scooped neckline is cut low in front, and even lower in back, adding pizzazz to an otherwise tailored design. This is precise and assured minimalism, and sexy to boot. Norell's work is eternally chic and wearable. |