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$899 USDAntique 19th C French NAPOLEON III Steampunk Black Velvet Cape JET Beaded SWAN DIVINE!
Clothing:Antique
My last cape from this extraordinary French textiles collection, and not the least! Circa 1870-80, (Victorian times in England) it has a divine Napoleon III jet beading, with black "passementerie" ribbons, an incredibly rich and elaborate motif, and also a rare black swan border which follows its sumptuous folds. A museum quality piece, and so steampunk! it can still be worn today with all the mystery and romanticism of an aristocratic cape, with a simple "fix". We had to remove the quilted silk ...
$100 USDAntique 19th C French Victorian Provincial LACE Bonnet EXQUISITE!
Clothing:Antique
This is an adorable French lace bonnet/cap worn by a provincial lady, somewhere between 1880 and 1900. The bonnet used to cover the center of the head, and was attached to the hair with small, invisible clips. The lace has been worked all in one piece, probably on early mechanical "fuseaux", and it has an interesting rustic gauze inside which maintains its form fairly well. The floral lace motif embroidered on an Irish net is just exquisite! With several flowers on top worked in 3D. The bonnet ...
$135 USDVintage 70s COURREGES Paris Leather Purse/Bag/Handbag Signed REFINED!
Clothing:Womens
A delightful vintage purse by French Designer Courreges, in a natural chestnut color, with a textured waterproof material and thick, natural leather accents. I would date the purse back to the early 1970s. It seems to have been little used and is still very fresh, with a perfect strap. The Designer's Logo and name are visibly embossed in the leather at the front, in a lovely creative medallion. Small zipped pocket inside. The purse is small and pure lightness with its super thin adjustable strap ...
$149 USDVintage 70s COURREGES Paris All Weather Leather Purse/Handbag/Saddle Bag Signed WOW!
Clothing:Womens
An elegant hunter green and tan all weather leather purse, by one of the most prestigious French Designers. The purse is from the mid to late 70s very likely and is in superb condition, clean, with a perfect strap, and no damage or wear at all. It was probably very little used. The leather quality is awesome! thick, shiny, very supple, and the 2 natural colors together give a very Classic elegance to the piece. The purse is signed in 3 places: at the front with the traditional Courreges leather ...
$149 USD Offers ConsideredVintage COURREGES Paris Shoulder Bag/Purse/Handbag Green Lizard/Snake LEATHER & Tan Signed WOW!
Clothing:Womens
A fantastic Classic in a superb quality leather, easy to match with anything, made in the 1970s by Courreges, Paris. The purse has 2 colors: a dark green for the body of the purse, which simulates snake or lizard skin, and a natural tan color for the strap and decorative front. (the tan leather looks much less red in real) The Designer signature appears at the front, on the strap hardware, and is also stamped in silver inside. Timeless and VERY elegant! MEASUREMENTS: Length: 9" Width: 7 1/2". ...
$79 USDVintage French Designer Shorts/Hot Pants with Madonna Cherubs Roses Size Small to Medium WILD!
Clothing:Womens
In the 70s and early 80s, they were called "Hot Pants", they were not meant to be worn at the gym any more, but in the big cities, with opaque tights. These hot pants were purchased in Paris circa 1984 and are probably the wildest of them all! Made by Frank Joseph Bastille, whose logo appears on the belt, this was a very small, exclusive collection. So you will probably be the only one to wear them! An amazing example of 80s Pop Art, these shorts are made of a very thick etamine cotton, are cut ...
$79 USDAntique Edwardian Semi Sheer French Maid BATISTE Apron with LACE Drawn Threads WOW!
Clothing:Antique
An exquisite apron from the Edwardian era, with a large tulle lace trim, a cute pocket and drawn threads everywhere. The piece is made of a very refined batiste, semi sheer. Every seam has been worked with drawn threads, which means it must have taken several days to complete! Ties are large and make a beautiful knot at the back. Antique aprons are very in, and this is a particularly elegant example. They do not get much prettier! MEASUREMENTS: Length: 16 1/2" Width at top: 13". Width at bottom: ...
$99 USDVintage SAKS 5th Avenue 100% WOOL Black Knit Dress BEADED Size S/M Small to Medium MAGNIFICENT!
Clothing:Womens
The 80s are back and so are the dresses which at the time were still all beaded by hand! This 100% wool dress circa 1984-86 was made exclusively for Saks 5th Avenue and has the most lavish beading, done in black, dark brown and antique gold. The beading is truly spectacular, and as beautiful as jewelry! It is actually done in fairly dark colors, so not gaudy like on the pics, and far more prestigious in real. Very comfortable to wear and very warm, the dress is also elegant and feminine. ...
$149 USDVintage Hanae MORI Paris 100% SIlk Satin Top/Blouse Size M/Medium WOW!
Clothing:Womens
An exquisite 100% silk satin top by Hanae Mori, Paris. The top is from the mid 80s, and looks new, though it may have been worn a couple hours. It has the typical large sleeves on top, and very narrow at the wrists. This is a very feminine style, which originated in the Victorian times. The motif is an abstract version of the famous animal print. Both the realistic one, and the abstract one were hugely popular at the time. All buttons are covered with the same silk, and they seem to disappear in ...
$99 USD Offers ConsideredVintage HENRI BENDEL New York 100% Silk Top/Blouse with Faux DIAMONDS Size L/Large WOW!
Clothing:Womens
A superb 100% silk top from the roaring 80s by the famous Henri Bendel, New York. The top is made of a washed (not shiny) cream/off white silk, luxuriously thick, and it would be just another top, except the sleeves have a number of faux diamonds sewn on them, which sparkle anytime you move. This is discreet, but incredibly refined! A very original Classic which can also be worn like a jacket on top of a tank for instance, and should attract a lot of attention. MEASUREMENTS: Length: 29" front, ...
$99 USDVintage MEXICAN Embroidery/Embroidered Pink Wool VEST Size S/M Small to Medium Very RARE!
Clothing:Womens
A fan-tas-tic and very rare vintage Mexican vest in the famous Mariachi style! The vest is from the Hippie times, made of a 100% wool in a vibrant hot pink with black floral hand embroideries and black sequined borders, typical of the Mexican folklore. Actually tailored in Colorado, probably for a Mariachi, it has small hips, if you keep the vest closed as on the mannequin, but if you open it a little more, it will work for a Small/Medium size. Real front pockets. You will of course love the ...
$149 USD Offers ConsideredAntique VICTORIAN/Edwardian Skirt/Petticoat Size Small S LOTS of LACE!
Clothing:By Period:Victorian
An exquisite Victorian/Edwardian petticoat circa 1890-1910, with about the tallest lace ruffle you can find! The petticoat is in very good condition, clean and very white, with no repairs necessary. The ruffle is actually 4 layers of delicate lace with pin-tucks in between. It still bears the name of the owner! E(mily?) London in black ink inside. There is an old alteration at the back, obviously done by the owner, so, not really professional, but this is not very noticeable. Because of this ...
$149 USD Offers ConsideredAntique 19th C French Victorian Christening Baby Bonnet Normandy LACE & Embroidery WOW!
Clothing:Antique
This 19th Century baby was probably a week old when she was christened, as her hand sown and hand embroidered bonnet is so tiny. The bonnet was worn once sometime around 1880, and treasured for several generations, and it is still in remarkable condition today, with even the silk lining intact, and no repairs necessary. Only the ribbons have aged. The piece has 2 large rosettes on the sides and 3 layers of lace ruffles around the baby's face. The front ruffles are mechanical lace, but the rest ...
$199 USD Offers ConsideredAntique c 1900 VICTORIAN/Edwardian Hand Embroidered Lawn Top/Blouse with LACE Medium/M WOW!
Clothing:By Period:Victorian
An ethereal lawn top circa 1880-1910, with delicate white on white floral embroideries, lace trims and inserts, an elegant Queen Ann collar that becomes a sailor's collar at the back, and drawn threads nearly everywhere! The top has been laundered and is fresh and clean, very white, with NO REPAIRS NECESSARY. Tops from the turn of the Century are just a pleasure to wear in the Spring and Summer. This one which seems to have been created just at the articulation of the Victorian and the Edwardian ...
$199 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Late Victorian/Edwardian circa 1890-1900 TAMBOUR Tulle LACE Ornate English Collar/Capelet DIVINE!
Clothing:Antique
A divine lace capelet all hand done on tulle with delicate floral motifs. This is an aristocratic garment from England, obviously done by one of the most expert professionals of the time, circa 1890-1900. The piece is an ecru color, with a delicate touch of gray in it. It may have been worn at a wedding, or on top of a silk satin or cotton lawn dress. It is completely ethereal, and what is the most amazing part, absolutely creative. Which means it does follow a strict lace tradition, but adds ...
$149 USD Offers ConsideredAntique C 1900 Edwardian Very ORNATE French Embroidery/Embroidered Silk Belt Metallic Thread 27" to 28" Wearable DIVINE!
Clothing:Antique
A divine evening French belt of Museum quality, all embroidered on thick with satin with dark silver Renaissance motifs. This extraordinary piece comes from the same antique French textiles collection as the lace surplices, etc. in my antiques/textiles category. The motifs are incredibly graceful and the contrast between the ivory silk and the dark silver metallic ornamentation, pure refinement. The minuscule sequins also shine in the light, giving the piece extra preciousness. This beauty is ...
$99 USDVintage Brocade HIPPIE/Boho Dress with Velvet Appliques Size Medium/M WOW!
Clothing:Womens
This is the quintessential Hippie dress! From the late 70s or very early 80s, it is a made of a rayon brocade in a dark burnt orange, with a lovely motif and sheen and is adorned with black velvet appliques forming dots and arabesques, It has a pretty, high waist, black velvet top with delicate light beige paisley motifs. Wow! The dress is VERY feminine, with a lot of vintage charm, and besides, is very comfortable to wear, as you do not need to worry about pressing: it is naturally wrinkled. ...
$99 USDVintage 70s Lavishly EMBROIDERED Ethnic/Mandarin Top/Blouse Size M/Medium/38 WOW!
Clothing:Womens
An exquisite vintage Chinese top with slightly puffed sleeves, lavishly embroidered at the front with drawn threads, large roses and floral embroidery. The top is an ecru cotton, which makes a perfect contrast with the pastel colored embroidery. The embroidery is very sophisticated, with some regular satin stitch, some cut outs, some drawn threads, and the most minute see through grid under the 2 large roses. Everything is done by hand as this is the 70s. (Only from the mid 80s did hand ...
$249 USDVintage THIERRY MUGLER Paris Red WOOL Dress Size S/M Small/Medium Signed WOW!
Clothing:Womens
Thierry Mugler's vintage clothing is rare and very much sought after. This is besides a perfect dress for the Winter, warm, elegant and comfortable. The dress is made of a high quality wool,(95% wool, 5% nylon for lightness), fairly thick, in a beautiful warm red, and it has all kinds of original details, just what you would expect from Mugler! The dress has his superbly shaped shoulders, one of his famous triangles positioned in the middle of the back, holding the belt, and metal fasteners all ...
$99 USDVintage Pierre CARDIN Paris Small Purse/Handbag/Shoulder Bag with Monogram/Logo Signed ADORABLE!
Clothing:Womens
A small but really adorable white purse from the mid-80s by Pierre Cardin Paris. The purse is made of the famous logo fabrics of the time, in a pristine white, with slender faux leather details, and a thin strap and is quite light. It is signed twice: on a small outside gold tone plaque, and on a gold tone charm dangling from the zipper. The purse is in the best possible condition for a vintage piece, perfectly clean, inside and outside, as it does not seem to have been used at all. White purses ...
$179 USDVintage Louis FERAUD Paris WOOL Jacket Hot Pink Size 14/Large/L WOW!
Clothing:Womens
A fabulous 1980s hot pink jacket with contrasted black details by Louis Feraud Paris. The jacket is a 45% wool, and 55% polyester, fairly warm, but also light and quite comfortable. It has the Feraud label, plus the lovely little gold chain above. The lining also has the name Feraud all over. The details are black, not navy, though this is a fairly muted black (not deep like velvet) Hot pink has made a serious come back this year. It is a beautiful, cheerful color, mostly synonym of Haute ...
$149 USDVintage Jean Paul Gaultier White Jacket/Top/Shirt Size S/Small WOW!
Clothing:Womens
A delightful late 1980s vintage cotton jacket/top with totally original details by Jean Paul Gaultier, Paris. The shirt is a thick stretch cotton, very white, and has the most exciting, totally unexpected edges: kind of dovetailed, as if borrowed from industrial shapes. A style both Gaultier and the Japanese designers like Miyake or Yamamoto were very fond of at the time. The Gaultier Logo is quite visibly centered at the back. Slim, narrow shoulders. Will be perfect with skinny pants, capris ...
$249 USD Offers ConsideredVintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent 100% SILK Satin Skirt M/Medium to L/Large DIVINE!
Clothing:Womens
A divine 100% silk satin vintage flare skirt by Yves Saint Laurent, Paris, ultra feminine and very sexy! The skirt is from the mid to late 80s and is made of a thick satin, in a fantastic baby blue color with beautiful reflections. It has the famous Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" label. The skirt is a "godets" skirt, made of several slimming panels, and a supple bias effect at the bottom, which reveals the legs beautifully! It really is a sexy skirt, while still extremely refined, and it will ...
$149 USD Offers ConsideredVintage HIPPIE/Boho 60s PATCHWORK Skirt Lace Matelassé Size S/Small WOW!
Clothing:Womens
An extraordinary creation from the Hippie era, late 60s or early 70s, and one of the most beautiful Boho skirts ever made. The skirt is made of a warm burgundy matelassé with, on top, an amazing patchwork of ecru lace. There are all styles of lace there, all very 60s, including eyelet trims forming 3D ruffle effects, The lace patches are cut in different shapes and sizes, some square, some really vertical, but the totally artistic part is the integration of this delicate lace top into the ...
$199 USD Offers ConsideredVintage 60s/70s Hippie/FLOWER POWER Coat/Jacket 100% Wool S/Small/38 WOW!
Clothing:Womens
PERFECT FOR THE FALL AND WINTER! This authentic Flower Power coat from the 60s or very early 70s, was all knit with a natural off-white yarn, and then completely re-embroidered on top, with large pastel daisies and little green dots. What a riot! The coat, obviously a small Hippie cottage production, is incredibly cheerful and creative, but also soft and warm, and one of the best illustrations of the Flower Power aesthetic movement. A rare and poetic garment from the Yellow Submarine times, ...
$249 USD Offers ConsideredVintage RENA LANGE Designer Wool/Mohair Jacket Size S/M Small to Medium Very REFINED!
Clothing:Womens
Rena Lange is the Chanel of the North! And this super feminine jacket from the mid 80s, in an exclusive wool and mohair fabric, with its slimming shape, and 2 small top pockets, is just another confirmation of this. Very comfortable, the jacket is also warm, Lange knows how to combine real, functional wool, with extreme elegance! The jacket is closed at the front with an invisible zipper (perfectly slimming as a result) and has the most endearing soft, heart-shape neckline, with a matching ...
$169 USDVintage Gianfranco FERRE 100% WOOL Burgundy Pinstripe Jacket Size Small S/36 Very REFINED!
Clothing:Womens
So slimming and elegant! Inspired by Italian men's jackets from the 30s, this is a 1986-88 Gianfranco Ferre's vintage pinstripe jacket in a burgundy color with a touch of Godiva chocolate (a European fashion favorite!) and light gray. (actually a much warmer tone than on the pics) The 100% wool fabric, soft and supple, is in itself a perfection. You will love Ferre's fun, slightly upwards collar, reminiscent of black and white movies, the ultra simplicity of the jacket with just one big button ...
$115 USDVintage Hollywood 50s/60s Hand BEADED Cream Wool Sweater/Cardigan Size M/Medium or 40 AWESOME!
Clothing:Womens
From a Hollywood estate, a divine cardigan hand beaded in British Hong Kong in the 50s/60s for Jeri-Jo, New York, with discreetly pearly glass beads against a soft cream/ivory wool. The cardigan has been gently washed by hand and is fresh and clean. It is in about the best condition possible for its age. It is lavishly beaded with a floral motif along all edges, at the front, bottom, cuffs and also at the back. There is a lot of bead work involved, and it must have taken at least a week to ...
Clothing:Womens
Super refined and elegant, this impeccable black Classic has contrasted metallic gold embroideries and a charming front caplet. Circa 1985-87, it has been hardly worn and is still very fresh, with no fading. The 100% silk is a washed silk without a sheen. It is as black as silk can be. The motifs are mini arabesques and palmettos. Though this looks like a mere detail, the embroidered cuffs give an excellent visual balance to this garment, and a beautiful finishing touch. Long, fluid, the top has ...
Clothing:Womens
From a Hollywood estate, a divine cocktail dress created by Carolina Herrera circa 1984. The dress has the most stunning sequined sleeves, that look more like jewelry pieces! and for the dress body, a super fluid and slimming, velvet sheath. The velvet is of course of a very high quality, super soft and with a beautiful sheen. The sleeves are a genuine work of Art, fairly heavy, with hours and hours of minute work (the sequins used are minuscule) a luxury that can only be found in Haute Couture. ...
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