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#6604 $1,400 Mary McFadden couture line evening dress & shawl, c.1980. Totally covered with white sequins, the bodice is bordered at the top with richly textured embroidery. The colorful embroidered panel combines silk floss, gold bullion, and sparkling beads in an exotic design. The dramatic tubular shape showcases McFadden's marriage of exoticism to sleek stylishness. The slinky and svelte silhouette is incredibly chic. NEW LISTING | |
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#2261 $850 Chiffon little black party dress, 1950s. Fashioned from black silk chiffon lined with black crepe. The self-covered corded piping at the waistline and the spaghetti straps complete the detail. The surprise element of the design is the sexy skirt border of crisp organza ruffles. Otherwise, the dress stands on its own as soft sculpture. "When the little black dress is right, there is nothing else to wear in its place." NEW LISTING | |
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#2260 $975 Black tulle party dress, 1950s. I love the elegance of the figure flattering party dresses of the 1950s. This one allows your figure to show through the sheer black tulle over bodice. Here is a dress for a self-confident woman who enjoys her femininity. She is animated, intelligent, original: a stylish and captivating woman. So feminine, alluring and womanly! NEW LISTING | |
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#6616 $3,200 Sold Antique lace wedding dress & detachable veil. Custom designed from antique lace elements in the 1970s by the bridal department at Henri Bendel. The dress is both antique and 1970s vintage ("something old, something new.") There inheres in the dress an uncommon beauty which is both historic and classic, as befitting the most important occasion in a bride's life. NEW LISTING | |
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#6610 $850 Malcolm Starr evening dress, 1970s. Fashioned from exquisite metallic brocaded satin, which has a hauntingly beautiful floral pattern. The demure pastels of the water borne flowers bring to mind the paintings of Monet. The waist is accented with an aqua satin cummerbund. The slightly high waist and A-line skirt style are quite flattering on large hips. NEW LISTING | |
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#2251 $850 Sold Silk/linen party dress, 1950s. This perky dress leaves the dark, drab winter behind, showing a common theme of 1950s design: ladylike femininity with a sexy twist. In front, the crisp bodice is no nonsense; in back, it dips to a sexy, cut-out back. In this stunning dress, cut to enhance your natural assets, all eyes will be on you. NEW LISTING | |
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#6614 $850 Reserved Galanos silk dress & jacket, 1980s. This fabulous day wear ensemble for the self-assured and stylish woman is signature Galanos. The floral print is particularly striking. The jacket is crisply tailored with a diagonal button closure; the dress bodice has an easy, sensual drape. NEW LISTING | |
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#6606 $800 Reserved Ferragamo suede shoes, 1940s. These gay and bright-hued shoes are as comfortable as they are beautiful. They gently confine the foot with soft suede uppers, open toes, and sling backs. From the most imaginative shoe designer of the 20th century: "Ferragamo is to shoes what Ferrari is to cars: noteworthy, sought-after, collected, and coveted." NEW LISTING | |
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#6560 $750 Escada wool gabardine blazer, 1980s. Our stylish blazer, totally on trend this year, has a refreshing twist on the classic nautical theme. The decorative bands on the sleeves are gold and white sequins instead of the usual braid trim. The cut is long with gentle shaping through the waist. This smart blazer epitomizes the advantage of being a sophisticated grown up in an era that so often celebrates the cult of youth. NEW LISTING | |
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#6200 $1,200 Pedro Rodriguez beaded mini dress, 1960s. The flowers are rendered in shades of pink, pale blue, yellow, and silver/gray seed beads. The abstract floral motif in delicate, feminine hues seductively entwines itself around the wearer's body—subtle, yet alluring! We can see why Rodriguez was so admired for his beautiful, elaborately beaded eveningwear. | |
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#2255 $850 Lace/silk party dress, late 1950s. The bodice is peach silk faille, and the skirt is matching peach silk crepe. Both are covered with a layer of paler peach Chantilly style lace. The hyperfeminine floral motif beckons us seek out its mystery, the eternal mystery (to men) of female beauty. Ultra sexy while remaining demure and sweet. | |
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#2826 $1,050 Balenciaga silk print dress, 1980s. Softly styled with over-sized sleeves and a bias-cut surplice front. The sleeves can be worn off the shoulder. What an amazing floral print of bold and brilliant tulips in a kaleidoscope of colors! | |
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#2243 $850 Stark/Berin beaded dress, 1960s. The dress has two layers: the outer one is peach silk chiffon embellished with opaque white beaded flowers with loops of silver-lined crystal beads in the centers; the under layer is a pink silk crepe slip dress. The delicate white beaded petals against a soft pink background will touch a chord in the viewer's soul. | |
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#2863 $1,250 Couture quality satin party dress, 1950s. The black satin and ivory silk faille graphic design cleverly accentuates your curves. The repeating bands of ivory on the skirt emphasize the fullness, making your waist appear smaller. This stunner is both ladylike and sexy. | |
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#2265 $850 Sold Ivory nylon tricot party dress, 1950s. I love the contrast of sexy styling to the pristine ivory in this killer party dress, which is guaranteed to turn heads (and keep them turned). The use of silky nylon tricot fabric results in a fluid, softened interpretation of the usual 1950s draped-bodice dress. | |
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#2827 $2,200 Halston sequined silk chiffon dress, c.1973. The subtle sparkle of the monochromatic, tone-on tone sequins livens the faux snake skin pattern that molds to the figure like a second skin. Halston's impeccable taste transformed his minimalism into a profound fashion statement. | |
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#2229 $985 André Laug lightweight faux snakeskin coat, 1970s. The beautifully textured rayon fabric drapes like silk. The vertical bodice seams open into inverted box pleats above the waist, creating a softly sculpted Empire line. The coat showcases the languid grace of Laug's elegantly understated designs. | |
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#6551 $1,200 Adrian velvet hat, 1940s. From the most important costume designer in the history of film, the unique softly sculptured velvet hat is an ingenious takeoff on the beret. Like a traditional beret, the top can be tilted and draped to suit the wearer. Because this distinctive hat is so visually arresting, it lends a romantic aura to the wearer. Like all great fashion, it is memorable as well as collectible. | |
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#2257 $985 Robert Martin satin/lace party dress, 1950s. An exit is almost as as important as an entrance. The beautiful clothing you wear should make a gratifying impression when you enter a room. Your exit will be noticed in this lovely dress of emerald green satin and black Chantilly lace. The style, ladylike in front and visually arresting in back, is to die for. | |
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#2862 $1,250 Addie Masters for Milgrim velvet party dress, 1950s. The two-piece design pairs a bare-shouldered fitted top with a hand-beaded circular skirt. I love the bold, cheerful primary colors used in the beading. The asymmetrical garland of beaded flowers on the front of the skirt tapers off to individual blossoms in back. | |
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#6244 $850 Rudolf appliquéd tulle party dress, 1950s. The ribbon and floral appliqués, pleated bodice, and very full skirt make this a very special Rudolf creation, as always nicely detailed, very feminine and figure-flattering. | |
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#2249 $1,250 Dior beaded evening dress, 1990s. With its beaded diagonal shoulder strap, this glamorous dress has the old school Parisian glamour that never goes out of style. The long lean look is softened with bodice draping and bias flare below the knees. The diagonal shoulder strap is embellished with rhinestones, gold braid, black sequins, and tear-drop Swarowski crystals. | |
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#2138 $1,400 Bill Blass chiffon evening dress, 1970s. Sculpted from multiple layers of silk chiffon that softly mold to your body. The one-shoulder asymmetrical Goddess style in hot cherry red will raise the temperature a few degrees in the room. Blass understood how to produce evening wear that was both glamorous and tasteful. His elegantly simple style has been called "polished classic." | |
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#6546 $2,500 Swakara lamb coat with celebrity provenance, 1970s. Fashioned from luxurious, black curly Swakara lamb. The fur is lightweight, supple, and elegant; these pelts are rare today. This incredibly chic coat belonged to Broadway stage actress Peggy Cass, for whom it was custom made. Written provenance with pictures of Cass will be included: a documented celebrity connection to the world of theater! | |
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#6376 $975 Trigère wool coat, 1970s. From the "master of cut," who first used wool for evening wear, this classic coat has a streamlined architectural style. It is all about simplicity and clean lines. The cut is comfortable and roomy without appearing bulky. The fullness is neatly contained by the shoulder yoke. | |
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#6556 $985 Cocktail dress, 1980s. The tightly fitting, ruched torso emphasizes your curves. The larger than life cabbage rose sleeves command attention. The strong purple color belies the expression "shrinking violet." This totally stylish dress is for the woman who doesn't mind being noticed. True, it is a bit over the top, but better to be dramatic than boring. | |
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#2093 $850 Reserved Embroidered lace evening dress, 1940s. The torso is made from highly textured, embroidered black lace with its aura of romantic mystery. The upper part of the bodice is lined with nude tulle, creating an illusion effect. The sleeves, elasticized across the top, can be worn off the shoulder. | |
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#2221 $1,950 Sold Jean Dessès wool coat, 1950s. In this ultra stylish coat, the designer treats heavy wool as a drapable fabric. The bias cut and ingeniously placed diagonal seams at the waist create a fluid, figure-molding statement. This is soft sculpture at its best. From the greatest master of draping since Madame Grès. | |
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#2218 $1,250 Zandra Rhodes beaded chiffon dress, c.1984. This dramatic dress, from the 1984 "Manhattan" collection, is an exemplar of Rhodes' work. Her inspiration was the Chrysler Building. Rhodes' exotic originality is on display, conforming to Fashion Commandment #4: if the design is outré, it must also be extravagantly beautiful! | |
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#2219 $1,100 Zandra Rhodes beaded chiffon dress, 1980s. The extravagantly feminine, fantasy print is signature Rhodes. The bodice front is embellished with elongated glass beads and pale green faux pearls that mimic the broken lines and dots in the print. Each of her unique creations blooms like an exquisite flower. | |
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#6471 $650 Cotillion lace party dress, 1950s. The full skirt makes the waist appear smaller; the strapless design hints at womanly curves. The tiered pink lace is sexy yet demure. You will feel like a princess in this figure flattering party dress. | |
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#2205 $1,800 Eleanor Garnett beaded satin evening gown, 1950s. The chartreuse green has a penetrating, emotive quality that subliminally delights the viewer. With its exotic charm and elegant formality, the obi-style sash is beautifully embellished with faux pearls, prong-set rhinestones, and silver-lined crystal beads. | |
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#1894 $1,500 Galanos beaded evening gown, c.1951. The straight lines of the design are broken only by directional beading in the bust area. The directional beading accentuates the body's curves. The result is design magic—sexy, svelte, and streamlined. | |
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#2228 $850 Beaded crepe cocktail dress, 1940s. This Hollywood style dress has the built-up shoulders popularized by Adrian in his designs for Joan Crawford. The hard line of the shoulders is softened by the draped sleeves and outrageous bare midriff. The bias-cut skirt peplum flares to a deep "V" in back. They won't forget you in this dress! | |
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#2859 $995 Helen Bond Carruthers cashmere sweater, 1950s. Fashioned from the softest possible periwinkle-colored cashmere, the body is lined with ivory silk chiffon. The designer used ivory tambour-embroidered motifs on a blue ground, creating the effect of Wedgewood porcelains. | |
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#1701 $1,600 Beaded silk velvet evening ensemble, c.1940. The rich green color has a seductive mystery. The strapless dress features a softly draped skirt with a provocatively deep slit. The bolero style jacket, which is open in front, reveals the low-cut neckline of the dress. What a dramatic, sophisticated fashion statement! | |
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#1630 $650 Christian Lacroix wool coat dress, c.1988. It radiates confidence and luxury, combining the centuries-old peasant craft of hand smocking with a thoroughly modern cut. From one of the pre-eminent names in modern fashion, especially known for his creative reinterpretation of traditional and ethnic idioms for modern couture. | |
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#2165 $1,250 Hannah Troy watered silk evening gown, c.1960. The draped bodice and huge bow are so chic! The watered silk print achieves a masterful Impressionist effect: we can almost see the brushstrokes used to emphasize the changing quality of light. | |
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#6499 $800 Sold Pucci velveteen skirt, 1970s. Fashioned from cotton velveteen, the skirt is printed with a bold pattern in vivid shades of blue, turquoise, purple, brown, and gray. The Pucci palette is more subdued, but no less creative, than usual; the colors come together in a pleasing, harmonious whole. | |
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#1613 $1,950 Galanos silk chiffon evening dress, c.1980. Signature Galanos: sex appeal in an elegant couture package. What a spectacular evening gown, an ever stylish dress, as flawless in style as its materials are sumptuous! Yet you will enjoy the effortless elegance of an easy-to-wear masterpiece. | |
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#2821 $3,950 Yves Saint Laurent numbered couture evening gown, 1970s. The uncluttered clean lines of the toga-style evening gown are classic. The master carries the elegant look to the pitch of absolute perfection. | |
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#2139 $1,950 Bob Mackie beaded evening gown, c.1980. Totally lined with black silk crepe and with a built-in boned bra. The engineered inner structure means you won't have to worry about what used to be called "foundation garments." Elaborately decorated with red sequins and glass beads on fine black silk. This is Bob Mackie signature sex appeal and drop-dead style. | |
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#6437 $950 Oscar de La Renta evening dress, 1980s. An artful combination of sheer silk chiffon and dense silk velvet. The pleated chiffon band that wraps around the bodice draws attention to the form-fitting, velvet torso and fish-tail train. Sexy and ultra-stylish! | |
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#2143 $1,200 Halston novelty beaded evening jacket, 1970s. Though totally beaded, it is still an easy-to-wear style. The simple batwing shape is classic Halston; the novelty beading is a delightful flight of fancy. This scintillating, versatile jacket is the perfect fashion accessory. | |
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#1669 $2,300 Norell beaded silk crepe evening dress, c.1968. He retained the high neckline, overall beading, and lean hip-hugging shape but expanded the bodice with fabulous batwing sleeves. The covered-up look is broken only by deep figure-revealing slits. In this amazing beaded evening gown, the designer let his signature mermaid theme evolve into a more figure-forgiving shape. | |
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#c286 $950 Norell wool coat, c.1965. With its strong color and pure lines, this knockout coat, minimally accented with black buttons, showcases Norell's artful simplicity. Norell showed that great design could also be simple design. | |
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#6380 $675 Reserved Hattie Carnegie little black dress, 1955. The design focus of this little black dress is on the back. The dramatic plunging back neckline is emphasized with large chiffon bows and a gracefully draped cowl. Classic Carnegie style, yet rather daring for her. | |
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#1616 $875 Mary McFadden quilted silk evening coat, c.1980. The cardigan-style coat is fashioned from dark olive green silk painted in the Indonesian batik method. I love the contrasting raspberry silk lining! The coat features McFadden's signature "line quilting." It can be worn with simple black pants; it would also be spectacular over a simple slip dress. Lightweight and easy to wear. | |
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#1767 $850 Galanos sarong-style evening dress, c.1975. The gold chevrons against a black ground create a look that is classic with a hint of 1920s retro chic in this sexy evening dress. This is signature Galanos: sex appeal in an elegant couture-quality package. | |
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#1895 Sold to Angelina Jolie! Carol Robins jersey dress, c.1955. The draped jersey fabric in this ultra-sexy party dress clings to your curves in a figure-flattering manner. Angelina will be wearing this dress "very soon." Which of you will be the first to find her picture in this beauty? | |
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#6411 $1,200 Vicky Tiel taffeta evening gown, 1980. The mini-skirted torso of the gown is totally ruched, molding to your curves. Flaunt your great legs in this glamorous, form-fitting head-turner, worthy of the red carpet! | |
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#6377 $985 Hulitar strapless dress & bolero, 1950s. This lovely strapless dress with matching bolero has that pretty elegance you crave in high fashion. The delightful puffed skirt is an inspired fashion flourish. | |
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#2806 $750 Werlé party dress, c.1960. It features an asymmetrical one-shoulder design. The torso is fashioned from body molding black silk jersey. The skirt is a wonderful pouf of black taffeta. | |
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#2164 $675 Bubble skirted satin mini dress, 1960s. The bubble skirt is very much in vogue thanks to its reappearance in the Fall, 2006 couture shows. Turn some heads with this fun and flirty pouf skirt. | |
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#6491 $900 Chanel wool tweed suit, 1970s. This pre-Lagerfeld wool tweed suit with a 3/4-length coat and straight skirt fits right in with the pulled-together, matched look of the current season. The muted, pastel peach coloring as well as the impeccable Chanel cut and tailoring give the suit an effortless elegance. It has a Chanel Créations label. | |
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#1621 $950 Valentino Mongolian lamb coat, 1980s. The designer's glamour aesthetic is very much in evidence. You will definitely make a big entrance in this eye catching, curly lamb coat, dyed a heavenly plum hue. Now that the Sheik of Chic has retired, his vintage creations are more sought after than ever. | |
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#6379 $675 Dior-New York little black dress, c.1955. In the hands of a master like Dior, the perfectly cut little black dress stands on its own as soft sculpture. Dior saw in the LBD another expression of traditional female glamour and mystery. This beautiful Dior LBD can worn as is or dressed up for evening wear. The sculptured sleeves make this glamorous eveningwear stand out in a crowd. | |
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#1974 $1,275 Helena Barbieri embroidered silk gown, c.1965. The designer inventively uses appliqués, cut from the embroidered fabric, to add texture and depth to the feminine, ladylike design. The full-on primary yellow is powerful. It is a declaration of confidence; which is why it is often worn by actresses on the red carpet. | |
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#6291 $850 Giorgio Armani lightweight wool coat, 1990s. An impeccably tailored example of his uncomplicated but high-impact appeal. His style is sophisticated, conveying a relaxed confidence, a sobriety and refinement, yet with an easygoing sensuality. | |
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#2170 $950 Ceil Chapman taffeta evening dress, 1950s. The ruched bodice back and floating panels are black chiffon. You can never go wrong with a stylish, understated black evening gown, especially one with the signature Chapman draping over the bust. | |
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#6485 $450 Mary McFadden georgette dress, c.2000. In her Collection label of better quality, casual dresses, the style is more relaxed than her ethnic-inspired designs of the 1980s. The lively floral print is joyous, fresh, and natural: perfect for fall and winter. | |
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#1619 $650 Reserved Chanel Boutique wool tweed jacket, c.1980. Today's top couturier, Karl Lagerfeld, has reinvented the classic Chanel brand. The simple, unconstructed cardigan style is a superb example of the traditional, yet updated Chanel "look": minimalist, practical, and versatile. Mademoiselle herself would have approved of the detailing. The grosgrain ribbon trim, the diagonal pockets, and the rounded hem give the jacket a modern feeling. | |
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#2146 $800 Norell wool double knit dress, 1960s. The scooped neckline is cut low in front, and even lower in back, adding pizzazz to an otherwise tailored design. This is precise and assured minimalism, and sexy to boot. Norell's work is eternally chic and wearable. | |
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#6487 $475 Louis Féraud wool jacket, 1990s. This jaunty cropped jacket from master craftsman Louis Féraud can add a touch of Parisian glamour to your wardrobe. Fashioned from navy wool and unlined, the jacket is stylish and versatile. It can be worn over a silk dress or with blue jeans. | |
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#6297 $750 Gianfranco Ferre jacket, 1990s. The influence of Ferre's architectural background is clear in the attention to form, structure, and balance in his designs. His elegant yet practical clothing is always in style. |