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#4015 $2,800 Reserved French lace/chiffon evening coat, 1920. A gossamer creation of silk chiffon and delicate silk lace for the stylish woman who uses her beauty and clothing as the material from which to create a work of art. The shoulders and hem border are accented with appliqués of handmade Brussels lace. The couture quality suggests the coat came from one of the top fashion houses in the golden age of Paris couture. NEW LISTING | |
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#4016 $950 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! NEW LISTING | |
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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. NEW LISTING | |
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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! NEW LISTING | |
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#4006 $1,400 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. NEW LISTING | |
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#4007 $1,600 Reserved Hand-embroidered tulle dress, 1920s. The ensemble consists of a long sleeve dress and a sleeveless bolero with long ties that provocatively wrap around the hip. This marvelous dress is fashioned from fine black cotton tulle gaily decorated with whimsical bouquets of flowers hand embroidered with wool yarn and silk floss. NEW LISTING | |
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#2278 $1,100 Sold Hand-embroidered tea dress, c.1925. So crisp and clean, the dress is fashioned in the manner of Boué Soeurs with exquisite hand embroidery on fine white cotton batiste bordered by inserts of handmade filet lace. The occasional Irish crochet flowers add to the textural appeal of the white-on-white design. NEW LISTING | |
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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. NEW LISTING | |
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#2280 $500 Reserved Cotton and lace chemise, 1920s. Fashioned from alternating bands of white cotton broadcloth and cotton-embroidered lace, this crisp white cotton chemise would make a charming summer dress. The repetition of the simple floral motif in the embroidered lace has an endearing charm that will win all hearts. NEW LISTING | |
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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. NEW LISTING | |
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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. NEW LISTING | |
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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! NEW LISTING | |
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#2245 $2,250 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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#2762 $1,600 Beaded cotton flapper dress, c.1925. The white cotton voile is totally covered with glass beads, and the body of the dress is accented with wide decorative bands of white glass beads. The monotone design has the pristine simplicity of true art. | |
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#2869 $1,200 Floral chiffon dress, 1930s. Featuring a long, lean torso that breaks above the knee with bias cut folds of the full circle skirt. The layered faux sleeves are open under the arms. This is one of the prettiest floral chiffons I have found. The voluptuous flowers that chase away all thoughts of winter are delightful. | |
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#2769 $1,600 Lace evening ensemble, c.1929-1935. The original under slip, a full length lace dress, and a 3/4-length lace coat. Worn all together, it's a layered, long sleeved dress. With its graceful floating panels, the cut of the dress is sensational! | |
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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 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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#2272 $9,400 Sold Fortuny Delphos tea gown, c.1920-1930. Incredibly soft and liquid, molding to the curves of the body. An unconditional statement of beauty, which adapts itself to the wearer and the occasion. The ultimate in high style glamour! | |
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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 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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#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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#2240 $975 Reserved 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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#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 work of art. | |
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#c333 $1,800 Sold Deco beaded silk chiffon evening cape, 1930s. The wrap is fashioned from black silk chiffon embellished with a Deco geometric pattern. I love the movement from the short bolero front to the draped circular back. This showpiece of the Deco style has it all: an ultra-stylish "look" of 1930s sexy sophistication in the highest quality construction. | |
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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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#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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#2868 $1,450 Sold Sequined tulle evening cape, 1930s. Fashioned with overlapping layers of delicate silk chiffon. The outer layers are embellished with clusters of silver sequins, each having a crystal bead in its center. The neckline is bordered with two layers of black tulle ruffles. The cape gently covers your shoulders, allowing the gown underneath to show through. | |
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#1723 $1,950 Sold Beaded metallic lace flapper dress, c.1925. Here is the deeply nostalgic, romantic sexuality of the great movie stars of the period; the unattainable glamour of the lost world of the early 20th century. The dress is fashioned from panels of gold metallic lace covered with clear sparkling crystal beads. The panels, outlined with black glass bugle beads, form unconnected streamers below the hipline. | |
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#6397 $1,200 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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#2217 $1,600 Sold Hand-embroidered lace tea dress, c.1920. Lavish embroidered floral designs of padded satin stitch, French knots, and bullion coils are framed with inserts of handmade filet lace. All the elements combine to produce an harmonious whole, a superb monochromatic design. A treasure of early handwork! | |
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#2799 $950 Satin Hollywood-style evening cape, c.1930. The fabric is draped to form an exquisite soft sculpture. I love the smocked shoulders and braided neckline trim. Here is a magnificent statement in understated luxury. The decoration is minimal, allowing full attention to the superb fabric. | |
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#6607 $800 Reserved Satin damask flapper shoes, 1920s. Covered with rich red satin damask (Chinese-style), the shoes have shapely Louis heels and straps that close with mother-of-pearl buttons. The placement of a butterfly on each toe is a whimsical delight. What an elegant reminder of the high style glamour of the 1920s! |
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#2764 $950 Rhinestone beaded capelet, c.1930. The neckline band sparkles with rhinestones and clear crystal beads. It will work with a modern slip-style evening gown or as a top with low slung jeans. What a pretty, ultra-feminine look! | |
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#2175 $1,200 Sold Gallenga stenciled velvet bag, c.1920. It has shades of bronze/gold stenciling on burgundy silk velvet and is lined with matching silk. Gallenga often used up to nine tones of gold and silver pigment to achieve the desired ombré shading. This is an exemplar of the mysterious, antique, Gothic quality of Gallenga's designs. | |
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#1592 $950 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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#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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#2767 $950 Beaded silk crepe flapper dress, c.1925. I love the bold graphic design and cheerful color. The simple flapper chemise style is the perfect canvas for the bold graphic design, set off brilliantly against the glowing, burnt orange silk crepe. | |
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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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#0552 $850 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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#2123 $650 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.1924. 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 Reserved 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! |