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#6991 $1,200 Reserved Beaded silk dress, early 1920s. Made from peach silk crepe, the simple straight sheath closes in back with snaps under the dramatic open sided panel. The Persian-style beading decoration combines faux pearls, rhinestones, and silver-lined crystal beads in a lavish floral display. The accents of orange beads on the shoulder straps are pure inspiration. The masterful Deco design plays variations on the theme of feminine, curvilinear forms: circle, ellipse, oval, parabola. The fine embellishment includes softly rounded daisies, oval teardrops, and "pearl" flowers—all bounded by a dark, beaded, symmetrical "curved trapezoid." NEW LISTING | |
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#2483 $1,250 Sold Metallic embroidered tulle evening dress, late 1930s. The exterior is made from black silk tulle attached at the neckline to an under slip. The black silk crepe slip is bordered at the top and hem with bands of black tulle. The wide pointed hem flounce of bias cut tulle is to die for! The skirt top layer features chain-stitch, metallic gold embroidery with small circular accents of silver. The metallic gold flowers have acquired the burnished patina bestowed only by time. In the inspired Art Deco design, the delicate floral motif is combined with a striking and original geometric motif: fanlike tendrils to frame the flowers. NEW LISTING | |
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#2447 $950 Flapper lace party dress, c.1925. This winsome lace confection reminds us of conflicting trends in 1920s fashion: romantic styles as well as sophisticated glamour. Superbly constructed in layers of beige silk lace attached at the hipline and shoulders, our beauty has fab scalloped lace panels and a neck lining edge outlined with gold metallic cording. The multi-layered skirt has lace and pleated tulle ruffles on the exterior, a full matching tulle lining with pleated hem border in between, and a straight tulle lining on the bottom. The large bouquets of silk ribbon flowers lend the dress a demure charm and youthful romance. NEW LISTING | |
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#6763 $850 French silk velvet jacket, 1930s. Made from soft black silk velvet, the luxe jacket reminds me of the clothing favored by the young American expatriates in the film, The Talented Mr. Ripley—the sort of ease and elegance that comes from money and leisure. They were not afraid to be stylish or artistic—or decadent for that matter. The shawl collar of butterscotch silk velvet ties at the back of the neck. The gracefully draped skirt of the jacket is bias cut. The ivory silk lining features a set-in pocket with bows on each end. NEW LISTING | |
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#4137 $750 Lace flapper evening cap with metallic bird, late 1920s. By the late 1920s, the bell shaped cloche was pared down even more to a skull cap shape. An essential part of the wardrobe of the most stylish flappers, an authentic flapper evening cap of exceptional design in good condition is a rarity on the market. The scintillating cap is fashioned from black net embroidered with bronze metallic ribbon and black cording. The large bronze metallic bird has glass eyes and a black beak. NEW LISTING | |
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#4136 $750 Reserved French mixed lace jacket, c.1920. A masterful lace creation made from hand-embroidered cotton tulle and handmade filet lace with a ruffled hem border of delicate lingerie lace. The buttery cream color has darkened slightly with age. I prefer to keep the original surface as is. The delicacy and refinement of the floral motifs in the hand embroidery and handmade floral lace are to die for! This charming piece can be worn as a jacket or a blouse. It can be an evening cover-up or worn with jeans. NEW LISTING | |
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#6955 $1,400 Beaded chiffon flapper dress, 1920s. Made from cream colored silk chiffon, the torso is embellished with a cobweb style design of white glass beads—some opaque and some clear crystal. The fluid quality of the masterful design accentuates female curves. The neckline is bordered with open work. The dress has a celadon green ribbon cummerbund at the hipline. The hipline medallion glitters with rhinestones and silver-lined crystal beads. The bias cut skirt, which drapes in soft folds, has a wide beaded hem border in the cobweb pattern with more medallions. | |
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#6990 $4,200 Worth sequined evening dress, early 1920s. The asymmetrical design, slightly reminiscent of the classical Greek chiton, is a masterpiece of construction. One shoulder has a strap of glittering rhinestone rosettes. The flat, self-bow design on the other shoulder is repeated on the opposite hip. The bands of sequin trim, all the same color as the dress, sparkle and shift color in reflected light. The name "Worth" was then, as it is now, synonymous in Western culture with quality, sophistication, elegance—in short, with value or worth. | |
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#2473 $1,400 Adair beaded evening dress, early 1930s. The layered skirt has a heavily beaded outer layer over a bias-cut, full underskirt. The outer layer is made from sheer black silk chiffon lavishly decorated with black glass beads and black sequins. The black silk crepe de chine slip is decorated with black beads on the bodice front. This delightful detail sometimes shows when the blouson top shifts position. Unlike other colors that have their place in the sun for a few years, black is never dated or out of fashion. | |
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#6988 $5,900 Gallenga stenciled velvet cape, 1920s. Best known for medieval and Oriental designs stenciled in shades of silver and gold, Gallenga is renowned for the mysterious, Gothic quality of her designs. Made from black silk velvet and lined with silk velvet, the rich red velvet hue has a mesmerizing quality. The red velvet facing was attached to the body of the cape before it was stenciled. The facing was hand quilted after the stenciling was completed. The full signature "Maria Monaci Gallenga," part of the stenciled pattern, has been cut to fit the shape of the cape. | |
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#7005 $1,400 Beaded chiffon evening dress, early 1920s. Here is the epitome of high-style sophistication. The elegant, understated design and fine construction whisper “wealth and style” with hints of an alluring sexuality. The skirt is open to above one knee in front and closes in back with an invisible zipper. Antique beading has a subtle textural quality not found in the best modern copy. The padded, raised flowers in the beaded design are exceptional. The stylish dress is ideal if you want wearable vintage fashion. | |
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#2476 $1,250 I. Magnin mink trimmed velvet evening coat, late 1930s. The sumptuous silk velvet coat shows the last flowering of 1930s glamour before the rationing of WWII. In this coat with an attitude, the plush mink trim signifies the woman who knows her value and expects the best! The shapely cut, with dramatic sleeves and flared skirt, is accentuated with bands of brown mink trim. The coat is lined with black satin; the clutch style has no closures. Here is the ultimate in style and elegance. Fashion goes out of style, but genuine style never goes out of fashion. | |
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#7003 $1,800 Deco bronze beaded tulle dress, c.1925. The simple sheath style of the flapper dress was the ideal uncluttered canvas for elaborate beaded art. The dress has thigh-high slits on the sides and slips over the head with no closures. This quintessential Deco design uses oblong shapes and ellipses, combined with traditional stylized tree branches, in a dynamic pulsating design of great energy and flair. The design radiates out from a central geometric diamond. The brilliant design was meant for the woman who embodies the glitter and excitement, the romance and mystery, of the night. | |
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#2443 $1,200 Beaded flapper overdress, 1920s. A strong, graphic pattern of black beads and sequins is featured in the dramatic design. I love the combination of antique textile art with a loosely structured, modern style. The feather-weight garment is comfortable and easy to wear. The skirt, which is open up to the thighs, closes on one side with snaps. The elaboration of the curvilinear motifs is quite striking. The theme and variations on the geometry of the circle motif are worked out with great ingenuity throughout the Deco influenced design. | |
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#7006 $1,950 Adrienne Landau 1920s style evening coat, 1990s. The exterior is lavishly embroidered with gold thread, Persian-style flowers. The collar and cuffs are luxurious black dyed Finnish fox. The coat is bordered all round with hand-knotted, black cord fringe. Landau's design philosophy of creating fashion "for someone confident about attracting the right kind of attention" has made her a celebrity favorite. The flapper evening coat—even in its modern incarnation—remains a perennial favorite: no other look combines such opulence with such youthful sass. | |
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#6989 $1,250 Beaded chiffon dress, early 1920s. Constructed in layers attached at the waist to an inner petersham. The slip layer is brown taffeta with an upper yoke of matching tulle. The under bodice is ivory charmeuse. The rich muted shades of brown, gold, turquoise, blue, and rust in the printed pattern have been accented with blue and rose glass beads to stunning effect. The semi-abstract floral design has a subtlety that is mesmerizing. What accounts for the affecting feminine appeal? Is it due to the delicate transitions in the beading from one hue to a near neighbor? | |
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#2441 $800 Hand-embroidered flapper dress, late 1920s. The skirt is open on the sides up to the thigh. The fullness in the torso is controlled with many pin tucks, front and back. The T-shirt style dress slips over the head with no closures. The simple unstructured style is effortlessly modern; the abundance of fine hand embroidery and handmade lace is a treasure of antique needle art. The skirt is hand embroidered with a graphic black-and-white pattern of grapes and exotic fruits. The carefree, whimsical style conveys the joyful exhilaration of the late 1920s. | |
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#2439 $1,950 French beaded velvet evening coat, mid 1920s. Made from rose silk velvet and lined with peach satin. The sleeves and sides are elaborately beaded with alternating stripes of roses and geometrics. The sinuous, serpentine beading pattern is visually arresting. The main bands of the floral motif are executed with matchless mastery, conveying the exotic allure of the East. The bracketing patterns of linked circles add a delicate, feminine grace note to the design. The style and finish of clothing from the 1920s in Paris has never been equaled. | |
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#6969 $6,500 Reserved Gallenga stenciled velvet jacket, 1920s. The cocoon shaped jacket, lined with black silk, is made from rich, burgundy-hued silk velvet hand stenciled with shades of bronzed gold. The fluid Celtic style pattern is the perfect choice for the loosely shaped, signed jacket. The Gothic stenciling has an exotic fascination that draws the viewer into the rich mystery of the plush velvet, "the aristocrat of stuffs." The inspired design is as fresh and exciting today as when first created. You can wear it as an evening jacket over a long slinky gown or wear it with blue jeans. | |
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#2446 $600 Bias-cut charmeuse nightgown, 1930s. The elegant bias-cut nightgown epitomizes the fluid look of the 1930s. Who can resist the soft curves and unapologetic femininity of this alluring beauty? The body of the sexy nightgown is fashioned from pale yellow silk charmeuse. The pleated bodice and pie-shaped hemline inserts are matching silk chiffon. The neckline and faux sleeves are beige cotton lace. The bias cut molds the garment to the woman rather than vice versa, thanks to the great couturière, Madeleine Vionnet. | |
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#2445 $600 Satin and lace peignoir, late 1920s. Made from peach crepe-back satin and abundantly embellished with beige cotton lace, the exquisite peignoir shows why the 1920s in Paris marked the apogee of the golden age of fashion: the style and finish of clothing has never been equaled. I love the bias-cut lace sleeves and skirt panels. The lace floral design features delicate tendrils and vines waiting attendance on roses in the full bloom of the sun's love. The first time you surprise the man in your life in this super sexy peignoir, expect a positive reaction. Be prepared! | |
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#7004 $1,800 Sold Babani lamé flapper dress, c.1925. The front and back panels are of orange satin brocaded with an exotic pattern of metallic gold. In this pattern, the Persian-Levantine influence is apparent. The side panels and hem border are gold lamé. The panels are joined together with decorative, hand-embroidered, orange blanket stitching. Although the color has darkened and softened with age, the dress is still an exemplar of the exotic hues with strong contrast favored by Babani. | |
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#6807 $12,500 Fortuny stenciled silk gauze wrap, c.1920. The caftan-style wrap allows a body-clinging gown to show through. The 3/4-length wrap is cut square with openings for the arms. The edges are trimmed with coral-colored Venetian glass beads. A stenciled Fortuny garment has minimal cuts so that the garment can serve as a canvas for the art work. The hand stenciling is done with real gold metallic pigments aged to a mellow hue. His stenciled pieces are built layer on layer, achieving the effect of an old fresco. From the "alchemist" of textile decoration, whose magical effects have never been reproduced. | |
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#6954 $1,200 Deco rhinestone/velvet evening dress, c.1925. The asymmetrical style is a triumph of design when viewed from any angle. The side train is especially dramatic. I also love the tension of style opposites: the plush sensuality of the silk velvet vs. the hard edged, pavé panels of rhinestones. Early 20th century dresses, made from real silk velvet, have a luxurious feel not found in modern synthetics. The magnificent Deco evening dress pairs an understated but luxe monochromatic palette with streamlined rhinestone embellishment in a stylish, sophisticated modernism. | |
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#1653 $1,250 Marcelle André evening dress, c.1930. Made from heavenly aubergine silk chiffon with lace inserts, the skirt has an amazing, intricate cut and molds to the hips before falling in soft full folds. The dress comes with a matching satin slip that has a nude silk chiffon top. In every era, there are creators who have fallen into obscurity due to a caprice of fate. Today, savvy collectors are beginning to research neglected designers and their work. I believe that Marcelle André was one such artist, whose creations deserve our respect and approbation. Magnificent labeled French couture! | |
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#4108 $1,200 Bias cut floral silk crepe dress, 1930s. Fashioned from navy/black silk crepe printed with large, cheerful floral bouquets. The halter front is attached at the back neckline to the back panel. The dress slips over the head with no closures. The floral motif is carried through with brilliant and delicate taste. The bias cut with the softly draped and almost bare back (fabulous back interest!) creates the fluid sensuality that we associate with glamorous 1930s dresses. | |
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#6961 $850 Reserved Embroidered knotted net lace tunic, 1920s. The tunic design combines an ancient lace technique with a thoroughly modern T-shirt shape. Knotted net lace is one of the oldest forms of lace making. The decorative design is applied over the net ground with a needle. The complex symmetrical design is composed of semi-abstract natural motifs, many referencing the harvest time. The variegated, multiform motifs together create an unforgettable panoply of masterful ethnic-style design. | |
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#2396 $2,600 Paquin velvet evening cape, 1920s. The attached upper shoulder cape with rows of ruffles across the back creates the illusion of sleeves, but there are no armholes. The layered, clutch-style cape has no closures and is lined with black silk crepe. Here is Paquin's originality and flair for glamorous, romantic clothing—couture as both a temporal art (music) and an immediate, instantaneous art ( painting). Like the former, couture reveals itself over time as the wearer makes her entrance. Like the latter, couture also has an immediate, instantaneous (yet permanent) effect on the first time viewer. | |
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#6641 $12,000 Fortuny silk Delphos tea gown, 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. Comes in the original box. The ultimate in high style glamour! | |
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#2391 $950 Chiffon evening cape, 1930s. Dramatically shaped with fluttering double layers of black chiffon that plunge from just below the bust in front to full length in back. The amazing scalloped edges are thematically repeated in the multi-layered petal collar. The cape closes at the neckline with two hooks concealed behind the corded chiffon trim. Is it the black chiffon cocoon or the exotic scalloping that creates an inviting yet enigmatic intimacy? The sphinxian cape will wrap a stylish woman in the mystery of the night, making an unforgettable impression as she makes a dramatic entrance. | |
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#6919 $875 Beaded crepe evening blouse, c.1939. Made from black rayon crepe with a persimmon crepe neckline border, the blouse closes on the side with a metal zipper. The blouse is gently fitted at the waistline with darts above a bias-cut peplum. The beaded decoration—with a profusion of coral, turquoise, and burnished gold metal—is spectacular. Here is the showiness and brilliance in clothing celebrated throughout the Great Depression. The creativity of the design motif conveys a stylish elegance that the initiated understand, but which remains a mystery to the rest. | |
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#2185 $1,950 French sequined evening jacket, 1930s. The hand-beaded jacket is fashioned from black silk organza, which is sheer like chiffon but has a little more body to hold the shape. It closes at the neckline and waist with small self-covered buttons. 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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#2479 $850 Reserved Lace,chiffon and tulle silk peignoir, 1930s. Here is 1930s drop-dead glamour in a peignoir meant for the aristocrat of style, who will command the attention of all—in and outside the bedroom. The torso and upper sleeves are fashioned from ivory silk chiffon decorated with bands of matching floral cotton lace. The ruffled lower sleeves and skirt are of ivory silk tulle. The bodice and skirt are joined at the hipline with a corded seam. This sexy and extravagantly feminine peignoir will not keep you warm, but it will stoke the flames in the bedroom! | |
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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. The dress slips over the head and closes at the back neckline with snaps. Here is truly a showpiece for the carefree mood of the brief Flapper Era. | |
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#2430 $1,250 Metallic lace evening dress, mid 1920s. Fashioned in layers connected at the shoulders and hipline. The under layer is a slip of black satin; the outer layer is made from black knotted net lace embroidered with black silk floss leaves and a zigzag pattern of burnished gold floss. The large gold lamé rose at the shoulder and the black-and-gold Deco clasp at the hipline are fabulous period details. The petal-shaped hemline is to die for! Here is a dress worthy of an exceptional woman, a hostess who unites graceful repose and unaffected dignity with the most amiable regard for others. | |
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#2455 $800 Hand-embroidered flapper dress, mid 1920s. Made from sheer cotton batiste with matching skirt panels on the sides. The sides, hem, sleeves, and center-front panel are beige cotton net lace embroidered with floral vines. The exceptional needle art combines a variety of complicated stitches (bullion, padded satin, French knots, and eyelets) in a highly textured design. The scrupulous symmetry of the crisp, clean floral design borrows an harmonious symmetry from nature. The floral motifs have a sunny artlessness, lending the dress the carefree innocence of a happier time. | |
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#2270 $1,200 Caftan-style evening dress, 1920s. This superb example of Orientalism features a black silk chiffon caftan worn over a black satin slip. An ethnic motif added drama and mystery to the design and warranted the sophistication of the wearer. The caftan is embellished in front with a wide panel of gold metallic lace. The sides are open; inside bands at the waist connect the front to the back. The fetching silk ribbon flowers and the simple but ingenious construction create an irresistible feminine appeal. | |
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#2239 $1,250 Brussels/filet lace dress, early 1920s. Made from hand-knotted beige linen thread, the flat surface is embellished with textured appliqués of handmade needle lace. There is long tunic of embellished handmade filet lace over a silk slip, which has a wide border of fine Brussels bobbin lace. The tunic slips over the head with no closures. The slip is fashioned from double layers of pale peach chiffon. The top border is ecru cotton tulle; the hem border is ecru handmade Brussels lace. The gossamer floral motifs convey a heartrending feminine beauty. | |
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#4127 $750 French metallic lace cloche, c.1923. The mid-1920s cloche, or bell-shaped hat, is a perennial favorite because it perfectly frames the face. The frame is totally covered with bronzed gold metallic lace, while the crown is lined with gray silk and interlined with metallic gold lamé. The bouquet of silk ribbon flowers on one side is delightful. The flowers have soft pastel and metallic gold stripes. The striped ribbon used to fashion the leaves is textured with ruffled edges. Here is a verisimilitude that nature herself would envy. | |
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#6918 $700 Beaded velvet evening blouse, c.1938. The blouse is fashioned from black rayon velvet. It closes in front with a metal zipper and can also be worn as a jacket. The sleeve caps have narrow pads to support the slight puff. With its coral and turquoise combination, the beading pattern is reminiscent of Navajo jewelry design. The pattern is outlined with burnished metallic gold beads. The bold beaded design executed in assertive, contrasting hues creates an almost hypnotic aesthetic tension that holds the viewer's eye. | |
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#2411 $450 Belgium tape lace jacket, 1920s. The cream-colored lace jacket is hand assembled using straight tapes, shaped princess lace tapes, and fancy braided tapes. The patterns of tape are connected with hand-knotted fill work. The sleeves have cuffs that can be extended to accommodate long arms, like those of my manikin. The cardigan style is so versatile. You can wear it open as a jacket or closed as a blouse—there are small snaps in front. Wear the jacket with jeans or pair it with a long skirt and sandals. The jacket's crisp, clean lines will always attract admiring glances. | |
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#2410 $650 Printed silk day dress, late 1920s. The floral print has a fresh innocence that is irresistible, perhaps due to the improbable purple binding around the edges or to the layers of flirty ruffles. The dress is fashioned from pale green silk crepe de chine printed with a disarming design of plaid lines and flowers. The sleeveless torso is straight to the hipline, where it breaks to overlapping rows of bias-cut ruffles. The large cape collar (tying in front) forms faux sleeves. The bodice front insert is of embroidered organdy backed with silk chiffon. Here is an endearing charm that will win all hearts! | |
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#6927 $950 Silk chiffon flapper dress, mid 1920s. Our flirty chemise dress is the personification of the free spirited, fun loving mood of the flapper era. Fashioned from black silk chiffon, the sheer dress will need a black slip. The straight chemise style is accented at the hipline with glittering rhinestones and a large velvet flower. The dress slips over the head with no closures. I love the car wash panels on the skirt—perfect for dancing. The rhinestone decoration sparkles with joie de vivre. What a playful and pretty dress that reflects the unbounded optimism of the times! | |
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#6950 $975 Silk velvet evening coat, c.1936. Made from luxurious silk velvet, the elegant velvet evening coat captures the glamour aesthetic of the 1930s. The collar is tightly pleated around the neck to stand up and frame the face. The coat closes on the inside with ties and on the outside with two self-covered buttons—one at the neckline and one at the waist. The leg-of-mutton sleeves are puffed at the top. The opulent burgundy hue gives our luxe coat an enduring significance and charm. Indeed, it is a coat with an "attitude," conveying both old money assurance and the confidence of supreme stylishness. | |
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#2315 $950 Silk chiffon & lace dress, 1930s. The body-conscious diaphanous dresses from the 1930s are treasured by collectors for their fluid grace. The ultra-feminine dress combines delicate, pale peach chiffon with matching silk lace. The body-hugging style is broken above the hipline with flirty bias-cut lace ruffles. The lace skirt falls in gentle folds. The silk lace motifs are executed with consummate artistry, creating a delicate floral design of the utmost feminine allure. This fabulous dress epitomizes the seductive sensuality of 1930s glamour. | |
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#6506 $950 Reserved Velvet evening dress, 1930s. In our seductive evening dress, fine beige lace framed against luxe black velvet will win all hearts! The beguiling velvet evening dress, artfully cut in concentric rings that conform to the underlying curves of the body, gracefully skims the hips before flaring out in the circular lower skirt. The additional flare of the lower skirt is supported with black taffeta lining. This one is perfect for dancing! I love the low cut neckline, framed with a draped collar flounce of beige lace, in the alluring yet ladylike dress. | |
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#6949 $1,250 Metallic brocade/velvet evening coat, 1920s. The body of the coat is fashioned from luxurious blue silk velvet. The fit is loose and comfortable. The deeply set kimono sleeves present an inspired contrast of black and gold metallic brocaded satin. The opulence of black-and-gold (royal colors) makes an indelible impression on the eye of the viewer. Indeed, it is the burnished metallic gold brocade that epitomizes the luxe Art Deco design. If you have a flair for the dramatic, our brilliant coat for the grand occasion is meant for you. | |
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#6857 $750 I. Miller metallic brocaded shoes, early 1930s. The fab shoes were designed at the I. Miller shoe company during its heyday. The founder began his career by designing for famous theatre names like Ethel Barrymore and Mary Pickford. The shoes are fashioned from colorful printed silk with bronze metallic accents. The silk is bordered with gold kid leather. The sexy style features cut-outs on the sides and shapely Louis heels. They are stamped "I. Miller/Made in New York" on one insole. | |
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#6858 $750 Gold brocaded lamé shoes, late 1920s. The shorter skirts of the 1920s focused attention on the exposed ankle and foot. During this prodigal period, an explosion of surface decoration and color met the demand for luxury shoes. The gold metallic brocaded lamé fabric has developed a beautiful, mellow patina only achieved over time. The straps close with metallic gold buttons that have rhinestone centers with just a hint of sparkle. A glittering memento of 1920s high style glamour. | |
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#2437 $950 Bonwit Teller velvet evening coat, 1920s. Made from emerald silk velvet and lined with a lighter shade of green satin, the slouchy casual style personifies the Flapper "party till dawn" attitude. The white fur collar beautifully frames the face. The ingeniously shaped sleeves are cut into the back with zigzag seams. The very full sleeves are pulled in at the wrist with rows of ruching. The rich silk velvet gives our luxe coat an enduring significance and charm. This is a coat with an "attitude," conveying both old money assurance and the confidence of supreme stylishness. | |
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#4105 $550 Sequined net evening cap, late 1920s. Here is the Twenties look of streamlined modernism, seen in all areas of design, in this cap with a charming turned up brim; a look that again seems fresh and relevant. You will be the party's darling cynosure in this one-of-a-kind, elaborately embellished cap with gold and orange silk braid, bronze metallic braid, and bronze sequins on a ground of black net. An ultra-fashionable cap like our evening cap would been part of a stylish, modern wardrobe in America as well as in England in the late 1920s. | |
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#6628 $950 Chanel-style black flapper dress, c.1926. This creative interpretation of the LBD is made from black sheer silk chiffon over a black crepe slip. The Chanel exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum in 2005 had a similar Chanel original. The floating back cape gracefully emphasizes the dip of the skirt. Both pieces slip over the head with no closures. The flirty handkerchief hem of the bias-cut skirt that dips lower in back is a delightful touch. The designer was obviously very au courant. The bias cut had been invented by Madeleine Vionnet in 1922, four years before this dress saw the light of day. | |
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#4119 $475 Mixed lace cardigan jacket, 1920s. Fashioned from ivory cotton tulle machine embroidered with an all-over zigzag pattern. Bands of lace outline the front opening, cuffs, and sleeve caps. The hem is trimmed with a wide border of floral lace. The jacket is open in the front with no closures. The airy lightness of the design is a treat for the eyes. Wear it with jeans or as an evening jacket. Either way, you will have the unique vintage "look" without the high cost of handmade lace. | |
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#1640 $875 Beaded silk chiffon jacket, c.1928. The simple cardigan style is a timeless classic. The neckline opening is finished with self binding. What a brilliant kaleidoscope of color! The jacket is covered with a profusion of glass beaded roses in shades of rose, blue, green, and clear crystal. The flowers and leaves are outlined with metallic silver beads. The subtle intricacy of shading cannot be found in modern beaded pieces. The jacket showcases the final flowering of the brilliant Art Deco style. | |
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#4101 $475 Flapper velvet skull cap, late 1920s. By the late 1920s, the bell shaped cloche was pared down even more to become a skull cap. The look of streamlined modernism, seen in all areas of design, seems fresh and relevant today. This essential flapper accessory is fashioned from black silk velvet and is lined with black felt. The hard-edge skull shape is softened with bouquets of black velvet petals that frame the face. Skull caps are perfect for bad hair days—just tuck your hair up inside the cap and forget about it. | |
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#6834 $475 Lilly Daché straw hat, late 1930s. I love the way Daché sculpted the hunter green straw. The hat has the early Daché label. The same label design, minus the street address, was used in Daché clothing designs in the 1950s. The floral, feather, and velvet ribbon decoration on the turned-up brim is the work of a master milliner. | |
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#6906 $475 Handmade eyelet jacket, 1930s. Fashioned from beige hand-embroidered eyelet cutwork, the jacket is bolero length in front and longer in back and closes in front with one snap at the neckline. You can wear it with jeans, or as an evening jacket, or as a blouse. The fine wheel-and-diamond cutwork pattern has a mesmerizing fascination. The abstract motifs express inimitable delicacy and refinement. | |
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#2184 $3,200 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 cape is totally lined with peach silk velvet and has a wide hem border of gold lamé and a softly rolled collar with no closure. 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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#2230 $1,100 Devoré velvet flapper dress, c.1925. The simple flapper chemise is the ideal setting for textile art. 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. At the drop waist, the dress is attached to an ivory silk clip with a wide bronze lamé top border. The lamé straps of the slip are embellished with red and green glass beads and glittering rhinestones. | |
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#6785 $850 Flapper printed velvet day dress, c.1925. The torso of the slip is black silk crepe. The attached skirt and over blouse are fashioned from silk velvet printed with a small scale Deco geometric design. Both the slip and the over blouse slip over the head with no closures. The style is effortless and easy to wear. The simple style is nicely detailed with open work at the neckline and pointed sleeves at the wrist. A draped, bias-cut front panel softens the straight lines of the skirt. A stylish "fashion uniform" from the 1920s! | |
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#4043 $375 Sequined evening cap, 1920s-1930s. Fancy evening caps were an essential part of the wardrobe of the most stylish flappers. Made from black cotton net totally covered with glittering silver blue sequins. I love the mixture of textured sequins on the crown. The cap has a look of streamlined modernism—so fresh and relevant today. The Juliet cap was in vogue in the 1530s and the 1960s. Now is time for another revival! | |
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#0979 $850 Beaded silk crepe party dress, c.1929. The figure-flattering long torso is covered with slightly iridescent black cut-glass beads. The design features large gray stars filled with cobalt blue beads. The body of the dress is attached to a flirty skirt of silk georgette ruffles. The open sides of the tabard-style bodice reveal an under slip of black silk crepe. The marriage of a sophisticated long torso and a coquettish ruffled skirt makes for inspired design. Add the striking contrast of cobalt blue and sable black and you have an unforgettable fashion statement! | |
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#6484 $1,200 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.This is a literal store copy of a famous Schiaparelli couture coat from the Autumn/Winter 1936 collection. The original Schiaparelli coat can be seen on pages 488-489 of Fashion/The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute by Taschen. | |
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#6987 $1,450 Sold Beaded gold evening shoes, c.1923. Elaborately beaded on the toes and straps with cut-steel beads and rhinestones. The beadwork is meant to complement the beading on the wearer's evening dress. The shoes are lined with butter soft ivory kid. The cross-over straps close with small gold buttons. The label reads "The White House/San Francisco." These shoes will be featured in 1920's Fashion—Vintage Fashion Recorded and Styled by Neal Barr. | |
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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 hand finishing details have irresistible feminine appeal. The bodice is fashioned from a combination of pastel pink and blue satin. The skirt is matching blue silk crepe de chine. The label reads "Suzanne Foly/Rue St Honoré 372/Paris." Generations of fashion-savvy women have coveted handmade French lingerie from the 1920s. It is not only exquisitely beautiful in itself but also has a well deserved reputation for working "bedroom magic" on the wearer's partner. |
