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$275 USDVintage 50s RARE Designer Vera Maxwell Velvet Top & Full Circle Linen Skirt; Sz Small
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:1950s:Designer
Buy this outfit and own a piece of important American fashion history! *Vera Maxwell was, along with Bonnie Cashin and Claire McCardell, one of the founders of the "American" look in sportswear and separates design. She started her own design firm in 1946 and was an award-winning designer in the 50s. It's extremely rare to find her earlier work, especially a matching set like this, which quintessentially exhibits this early style. Alas, her early work is often forgotten, with so much emphasis on ...
$110 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Vintage 50s Turquoise Blue Full Skirt Silk Cocktail / Party Dress, XL, Unique Detailing
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Dresses:Formal, Evening:Wedding, Prom, Party:1950's Full Skirt
Want to stand out from the crowd? Wear this stunning one-of-a-kind 50's full-skirted dress with gorgeous detailing! Just because you wear a larger size doesn't mean you can't find great vintage.... This is just right for cocktails, dinner, party, any special occasion. Custom-tailored silk dress features a flanged-shoulder funnel neckline with faux-wrap/surplice yoke, kimono bodice, and notched inset waist. The skirt front is also wonderfully detailed: 16 meticulously stitched gores each have a ...
$17 USD SaleSALE CLEARANCE! Vintage 40's/50's L & M Brown Wool Handbag Purse
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Purses, Bags:1940s/1950s:Fabric
Winter blowout! Pretty brown wool bag by L & M, circa late 40s/early 50s, can be carried daily to work, or for a dressier occasion (fabulous with a tan or camel winter coat!). A kind of elongated pouchette, with a stiffened oval base from which the gathers form loose pleating up the soft sides.Very soft woool with a light, brushed nap. Bag has goldtone frame and clasp, hand strap with circular, non-fixed rings. Rich brown satin Interior has one good-sized pleated slip pocket and smaller zippered ...
$36 USD SaleSALE Vintage 40's Ingber Faille Purse Hand Bag, Pouchette Style
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Purses, Bags:1940s, 40s
An adorable 1940's Ingber bag in what I believe to be silk faille due to its luster and soft hand, rather than rayon faille. Ingber was a well-known name in bags, and collectors today appreciate the quality of its bags. This one is a lovely, rich grey-green color--presents differently in different lighting--to go with a multitude of colors. Fixed-ring design with fabric-covered frame, goldtone clasp, wide strap, oval stiffened bottom with pleating all around, and taffeta lining. At about 7 1/2" ...
$135 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Vintage 60's Grey Wool Russian Princess Coat, Mink Collar & Hem Trim; Med / Lg
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Outerwear:Coats:Dress
Here's a beautiful dress coat by "Ilene." This was purchased at upscale A M & A's (Adam, Meldrum & Anderson) in 1964 or '65, costing $500 at that time! I'm selling this for its original owner, so have its history. A quality piece, it's extremely well constructed of the finest, thick wool knit, with very flattering lines and seaming detail. With its mink collar and wide mink trim at the hem, it has the ever-popular Russian Princess" look. Has double row of wound-cord buttons, on-seam hidden ...
$17 USD SaleSALE Vintage 50s/60s Velvet and Cord Mini Pillbox Hat or Cap
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Hats:1950s/1960s
Another adorable hat up for sale! This is a ca. 1950s/early 60s black velvet toque or mini-pillbox hat trimmed with two rows of cording and a top self-covered button to finish it off in style. From The Blum Store (now-closed upscale department store in Philadelphia) Millinery Salon. A small, ladylike hat that perches atop the head and fastens with 2 small side combs. The velvet appears to be rayon, and the lining, rayon faille. Has a front veil. Note that some photos have been lightened to show ...
$25 USDSilk Beaded & Sequined Envelope Clutch Purse by Simon; Hong Kong; Wedding, Prom
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Accessories:Purses, Bags:50s/60s:Fancy:Beaded:Hong Kong:Simon
This is an exquisite fancy-beaded and sequined clutch, ca. 1960s, made in British Hong Kong, designed by Ernest Blum for Simon (a well-known maker of this type of bag). Perfect for a wedding ensemble or formal party. White silk layered in pastel aurora borealis sequins overall, embellished with pearl beading on the front. All the sequins have pearl-bead centers. Bottom edge and front flap are scalloped, and flap has beaded edging. Much hand stitching on this; it's likely all hand made. Silk ...
$30 USD SaleSALE Vintage 50's Roberta Bernays Raspberry Pink Wool Felt Hat Cap
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Hats:1950s
We'll be listing a large inventory of hats we recently acquired, and this is the first one: An "Original Roberta Bernays" early 1950's wool felt hat in a luscious, rich raspberry pink. This semi-structured cap features a hand-fashioned, hand-stitched tucked trim with front knotted accent. Can be worn atop the head or, for a bit of sassiness, tilted to the side. No size label. Measures about 20.5" inside diameter, but due to the flexible interior construction at the band area, it "wears" a bit ...
$64 USD SaleSALE Vintage 30s/40s Feathered Burgundy Fur Felt Hat / Cap
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Hats:1930s/1940s
Winter Blowout! Though there's plenty of snow and cold here in the mid-Atlantic, we're starting to clear out our winter merchandise to make room to list spring items. We're offering quality apparel and accessories at reduced--drastically in many cases--prices! Here's another from our large inventory of hats, and it's one of our favorites. A late 30s/early 40s feathered, brimmed hat in rich burgundy fur felt. This asymmetrical, structured cap style with offset brim is trimmed with a plethora of ...
$30 USD SaleSALE Vintage 50s/60s Garay Brown Faille Convertible Clutch Purse / Bag
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Accessories:Purses, Bags:50s/60s:Famous Maker:Garay
Sweet 50's or 60's clutch bag by Garay with rigid fold-down handle to convert to handbag. Fashioned in what I'm sure is a silk or silk-blend faille, due to its more luxurious hand than rayon and the beautiful luster you see with silk. Color is a deep rich brown--very elegant. Fabric falls from the frame in draped gathers. Features goldtone clasp and gold-ish satin lining with good-sized slip pocket. About 13" long x 6 1/4" high, large enough to carry all you need for cocktails or that holiday ...
$84 USDVintage 50's Abstract Print Day or Party Dress & Bolero Jacket; Sz. Med (8/10)
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:50s:Dresses:Dress & Jacket Outfits
This 1950's dress, likely NOS, with bolero jacket is the quintessential go-everywhere outfit--work, luncheons, church, dinners, or parties. Ideal for spring and summer weather. A "Classic Lady by Constantine" (fairly well-known maker of this dress style), it's of semi-sheer crisp cotton in a fabulous black & off-white (white, but not what I'd call "snow" white) abstract print. The 3/4-length-sleeved bolero trimmed in velvet ribbon makes this dress suitable for wear right now if you're in a ...
$84 USDVintage 60's/70's "Vested Gentress" Novelty Floral Print Maxi Dress, L/XL
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Dresses:Patio / Maxi Dresses:60s/70s
Bright floral maxi dress by Vested Gentress, an increasingly collectible name, in a wonderful real-woman size! And in one of Vested Gentress's stylized novelty hand-screened prints. Pair with a big floppy hat, and you'll have a Derby-day winner! Also perfect for summer patio party, casual wedding reception, garden tea party, etc. Hand-screened fabric has light yellow background scattered with stylized deeper yellow and orange flowers, with green stems & leaves. Deep scooped neckline features ...
$115 USDVintage 70's Designer Mollie Parnis Raspberry Silk Wrap Dress, Sz Med
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Dresses:Designer:70s:Wrap
This timeless piece by Morty Sussman for Mollie Parnis is a great dress for work, cocktails, dinner, or party. Reflects the wearable, yet feminine, sense of design Parnis, whose fashions were worn by several first ladies (including Mamie Eisenhower), brought to her work. Circa 1973/74, this dress is reminiscent of Diane Von Furstenberg's iconic jersey wrap of the same era, but is woven fabric instead. A rich, deep raspberry pink (deeper than shows in photos) silk that drapes beautifully, ...
$23 USDVintage 50/s/60s "Play Topper" Pillbox Turban Hat
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Hats:1950s/1960s
Unusual, interesting, and chic navy blue hat, ca. late 50s to mid 60s, features a turban-style look in a modified pillbox shape. Fashioned of wide strips of "crinkled" cello-type material that wrap up to the crown, like a turban. Material is thicker & stiffer than cello, and resembles, IMHO, paper mache'. Has upswept sides to back, large back bow, structured net base with velvet-trimmed edge, chin strap for security (but this should stay put without). Size: Unmarked; measures about 21 1/2" ...
$49 USD SaleSALE Vintage 40s Lightweight Topper Swing Jacket, Clutch Coat; Joan Crawford Look; Approx. Sz Lg
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Outerwear:Winter:Coats, Jackets:Layaway Available Ask For Details
This great winter-into-spring transition topper coat or jacket from "Lady Barrington" is done up in checked black-and-white wool. Ca. late 40s, has that square shouldered Joan Crawford look with A-line swing shape. Lightweight wool shell with lightweight, silky rayon satin lining. Also velvet-trimmed collar; long, wide sleeves; and generously sized flapped pockets. Four velvet-trimmed buttons give a double-breasted look, but are for looks only; coat doesn't fasten. Wear this over slacks, jeans, ...
$30 USDVintage 40's Tapestry & Faille Mini Hand Bag Purse
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Purses, Bags:1940s, 40s
Adorable mini bag, ca. mid to late 40s, with tapestry panel on both sides. Goes great with your little black vintage dress for dinner, cocktails, or formal occasion. Black faille body with curved shape, pleated sides, rigid frame, single wide strap on fixed rings. Tapestry panels depict a home next to an arched bridge, edged in a floral design. Goldtone clasp is unusually positioned--perpendicular to the frame instead of parallel to it. Frame has decorative, bright silvertone metal corners. ...
$23 USD SaleSALE Vintage 50s/60s Purple Wool Feathered Hat; Near Mint!
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Hats:1950s/1960s:Feathered
Here's a great late 50s/60s feather-wrapped wool hat in fabulous condition! Hand cut and stitched, it's a deep lavender wool felt, with a crown covered in purple dress-quality woven wool. All but the top of the hat is covered in lush feathers of purple, brown, and grey--accented with a few scarlet ones. Very classic hat in near-mint condition. No signs of wear, or damage to the wool or the feathers. Note that shades of violet and purple can be hard to photograph exactly to color, and monitors ...
$59 USD SaleSALE Vintage Atlas Princess Charming Large Wicker & Vinyl Seashell Purse
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Accessories:Purses, Bags:50s/60s:Resort, Vacation, Tourist Bags
ON SALE! This ca. 1950’s/1960's white vinyl and vinyl-coated wicker purse was made in Hong Kong for Princess Charming by Atlas of Hollywood, FL. These were extremely popular tourist and resort kitsch in their day, and are highly collectible today. Great summer bag for carrying, or use as a display piece. The front panel has a seascape with real shells under clear plastic, trimmed with metallic-inset rick-rack. Also features white pearlized swirled Lucite handle and frame with top clasp, thin ...
$18 USD ReducedREDUCED Vintage Winston Florentine Cowhide Clutch Wallet; New in Box
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Clothing:Accessories:Purses, Bags:Wallets
Great vintage 70's women's clutch-style wallet from Winston, crafted from Florentine Cowhide. This fine leather is a beautiful marbled tan & brown. Flap is embroidered with floral print in orange, yellow, white & brown. There's an inside open pocket containing a plastic insert for license, credit cards, photos (pocket is also large enough for a passport); a zippered pocket, business-card holder, and change compartment with kiss lock. Lined in beige faille. Box bottom is foil-look swirled copper ...
$39 USD SaleSALE Vintage 60's Aristocraft CANDY PINK Mod Peignoir & Nightgown Set, S/M
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Lingerie:Nightgowns, Peignoirs, Robes:Aristocraft
O-mi-gosh, I adore this set This is an "Aristocraft by Superior" nightgown & peignoir, circa mid to late 60s. Perfect Christmas gift for the collector/wearer of vintage, or a treat for yourself. I can just see Samantha Stephens wiggling her nose while drinking her coffee & wearing this! Great mod look, with its embroidered flowers, floral lace trim, and those above-the-elbows ruffled angel-type sleeves. But the best thing about this may be its color--a bright candy pink. Both pieces feature ...
$45 USD SaleSALE Vintage 60's Italian Crocheted Raffia or Straw Purse, Bag; Huge Double Ball Clasp
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Purses, Bags:60s/70s:Layaway Offered Ask For Details
This ca. 1960's crocheted raffia bag was crafted in Italy, and features a fabulous double-ball clasp. In shades of cream, tan, and brown, it’s perfect for spring and summer. Very nicely made, with a hand-stitched-in lining that is a lovely, yet sturdy, lustrous fabric (perhaps a linen/silk blend). The bright goldtone ball clasps look to have been hand cut and pieced (see close-up shots). Has one open interior pocket, double handle, and four protective brass feet on bottom. Measures approx. 8 3/4 ...
$85 USD SaleSALE Vintage 60's Sexy Floral Cocktail Sheath Wiggle Dress w/ Hostess Overdress; Med / Lg
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:1960s:Cocktail, Special Occasion
On sale, just in time for the spring & summer party and vacation season! Here's a sleek twist on the 60's "hostess" outfit, or on the dress & long vest set that was popular in that era. Consists of sexy fitted sheath dress with spaghetti straps, along with matching sleeveless, ruffle-hem shift. We believe this was designed to be worn alone as a cocktail dress, or with the shift as a hostess set when entertaining. You could look fashionable while prepping dinner and greeting guests, then go to ...
$95 USD SaleSALE Vintage 60's Richcraft Ostrich Exotic Skin Handbag / Purse
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Purses, Bags:60s/70s:Leather:Exotic Skin
Here's a quintessential 1960's "ladies who lunch" handbag. Marvelous with a suit, teatime dress, or evening dinner ensemble. Made by Richcraft and sold at the Williamsport Saddlery, Williamsport, PA. This is a taupe/deep tan color, suitable for year-round use. Lined in leather with two interior slip pockets, features a lovely granite-glass cabochon in a decorative goldtone clasp. Measures 6 1/4" high (not incl. clasp) x 8 5/8" wide x 1 3/4" deep. Handle drop: 5 1/2". Very good condition. ...
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Dresses:Formal, Evening:Wedding, Prom, Party
Stunning 1950's dress would be fabulous for a prom or wedding, especially with its matching lace bolero worn for the ceremony, tossed off for the reception. Fashioned of pink lace and tulle over pink taffeta, it epitomizes the mid-50’s glamour look, yet is always in style. Strapless floral-lace bodice features a double topline with ruffled layer of tulle in the middle, boning for support, fitted waistline. Skirt has two layers of full, crisp tulle netting. Entire dress is lined in lightweight ...
$19 USD SaleSALE Vintage 60's Miss Brent Faux Fur "Teddy Bear" Coat / Jacket, Sm
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Outerwear:Winter:Coats, Jackets
Winter Blowout! We're clearing out our coats--this one's half price (there will be no further reduction on this). We're offering quality apparel and accessories at reduced--drastically in many cases--prices, in order to free up space to bring out our spring and summer items! Great opportunity for our friends down under to pick up some winter apparel. Here's an adorable vintage short coat or jacket in a fuzzy teddy-bear style, a popular look in the 60s. This one's by "Miss Brent," which I believe ...
$42 USD SaleSALE Vintage 50s Winter / Spring Topper Jacket, Clutch Coat; Approx. Sz Lg / XL
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Outerwear:Winter:Coats, Jackets
Lightweight 1950's short clutch coat or jacket is perfect for winter-into-spring weather--you could wear this well into April (maybe May, depending on where you live!). Tan go-with-everything wool feels/looks like wool-mohair blend, which would account for its light weight. Pretty pastel yellow-gold taffeta (likely acetate) lining is also very lightweight. Features rounded collar, raglan sleeves, and multi-darted back yoke for a smooth fit across the shoulders (a detail you just don't find today ...
$39 USD SaleSALE Vintage 50's Designer Estate Mad Men Tweed Pencil-Skirt Suit; NOS, Mint: Sm
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:1950s/1960s:Suits:Skirt Suits
Winter Blowout! We're clearing out our winter merchandise to make room to list spring items. We're offering quality apparel and accessories at reduced--drastically in many cases--prices! This suit reduced by 33%--a fantastic buy for a "new-old-stock-with-tags" piece! (No further reductions on this.) Great time for our friends down under to buy for the upcoming winter season there! The lightweight wool-blend fabric and cheery color makes this suitable for transition wear--fall into winter, or ...
$34 USD SaleSALE Vintage 60's Designer Plush Velvet Sculptured Beehive Toque Hat
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Hats:Designer:Norman Paulvin:1960s
I'm having a hard time parting with this chic Norman Paulvin "beehive" hat--it looks so adorable on! Made of plush velvet wrapped and draped on a structured net base, and set off with a soft back bow, this 60's hat is perfectly wearable today. Vintage but not "dated"! The color is a fabulous shade of blue--"electric," but slightly deeper and richer than the photos show. It's sure to wow your friends! The velvet is luxurious and very soft; probably rayon or rayon-blend, as it's much softer than ...
$39 USDVintage 40's/50's RED Wool Swing Topper Coat; Persian Lamb Trim; Small
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Outerwear:Winter:Coats, Jackets
Winter Blowout! Though there's plenty of snow and cold here in the mid-Atlantic, we're starting to clear out our winter merchandise to make room to list spring items. We're offering quality apparel and accessories at reduced--drastically in many cases--prices! Real Persian Lamb trim on this vintage "topper jacket" or coat in rich cranberry red. Circa late 40s into mid 50s (we think more 50s, though). By "Monarch" and from Jack's, which was "the" upscale store in this area for ages (now, sadly, ...
$60 USD SaleSALE Vintage Claude Saint-Cyr Reproduction Profile Hat; Ostrich Plume; PINK!
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Hats:Designer:1940s/1950s
WINTER CLEARANCE! Though there's plenty of snow and cold here in the mid-Atlantic, we're starting to clear out our winter merchandise to make room to list spring items. We're offering quality apparel and accessories at reduced--drastically in many cases--prices! This hat is one of our best! It's a reproduction of a Claude Saint-Cyr design. Saint-Cyr (nee Simone Naudet) was another of the celebrated 20th-century French milliners. She worked with royal dressmaker Norman Hartnell and was a favorite ...
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