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Henri Bendel Ball gown

This dress is so romantic and feminine, I think it would be perfect at your next big event! It would be a perfect wedding dress!

Item: F30-9454
Price: $2200.00


 


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Embroidered Cashmere Sweater

A natural colored cashmere sweater is lavishly appliquéd with hand embroidery in the style of Helen Bond Caruthers.

Item: F30-9432
Price: $350.00



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Tina Leser Original

Tina Leser uses a woven China silk and Chinese design elements in this elegant cream silk dress.

Item: F30-9283
Price: $
550.00


 


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Beaded Chiffon Jacket

From the estate of a stylish New Yorker, this elegant silk chiffon jacket is lavishly embellished with French ribbon and white caviar beads, all sewn on by hand.

Item: F30-9392
Price: $
650.00



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Painterly Floral Silk Dress

This dress is so feminine and evocative of the 1950's and the New Look sweeping the country after the war.

Item: F30-9354
Price: $
750.00


 


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Pink Satin Evening Coat

The most flattering shade of rose pink satin is used for this evening coat with a face framing collar that was retailed by Lord & Taylor in the 1950's

Item: F30-9242
Price: $
450.00



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Philip Hulitar Ball gown

Pale celadon green silk is lavished with bows and ribbon roses by Philip Hulitar for a truly unforgettable ball gown. The strapless dress has a fitted, boned bodice above a full ruched skirt.

Item: F30-9185
Price: $
1200.00


 


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Sunflower Printed Chiffon Dress

Cheerful sunflowers are scattered all over this stunning chiffon dress retailed by the exclusive Blum Store in Philadelphia.

Item: F30-9350
Price: $
750.00



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Hattie Carnegie Beaded Dress

Saffron colored chiffon, accented with bronze beadwork in a gorgeous dress from Hattie Carnegie, is the height of femininity.

Item: F30-9463
Price: $
750.00


 


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Elizabeth Arden Beaded Sweater

Retailed by Elizabeth Arden in the 1950's, creamy cashmere is lavishly embellished with grape clusters and vines, just perfect for cocktail hour!

Item: F30-9383
SOLD



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Bergdorf Goodman Dress & Jacket

What a great 1950’s cocktail dress from Bergdorf Goodman! The fabrics are so sumptuous, the kind of rich, heavy satin that you can only find in vintage clothing.

Item: F30-9471
Price: $
850.00


 


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Cashmere & Mink Sweater

A gorgeous mink trimmed cashmere sweater is a wardrobe staple. It is perfect with a bare evening dress or a casual pair of jeans.

Item: F30-9388
Price: $
250.00



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Brocade & Chiffon Dress & Jacket

A stunning combination of floral brocade, satin and chiffon is used in this dress with jacket by New York designer Rosalie Macrini.

Item: F30-9359
Price: $
750.00


 


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Nautical Cashmere Sweater

Creamy white Scottish cashmere in a V neck cardigan sweater from Dalton is accented with a nautical motif. A red and navy anchor is appliquéd on the left side breast pocket. The sweater is in pristine condition and appears unworn, perfect for your next cruise!

Item: F30-9408
Price: $
300.00



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Tina Leser Swimsuit

Tina Leser is famous for pioneering American sportswear. This unworn bathing suit is a great example of her early work.

Item: F30-9122
SOLD


 


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Traina-Norell Cocktail Dress

Even though this dress is missing the label it is undoubtedly a cocktail dress by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell from the 1950's. The strapless dress has a one shoulder look created by the two wide ties on the left front and back of the dress.

Item: F29-8312
Price: $
950.00



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John Cavanagh Beaded Jacket

This little jewel of a jacket was designed by John Cavanagh in the 1950's. He began his career with Molyneux in Paris, then worked for Balmain after the second World War. Cavanagh opened his own couture house in London in 1952, bringing the elegance of French Couture to London.

Item: F29-8345
Price: $
850.00


 


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Claire McCardell Dress

A chic little black dress from Claire McCardell should be a staple in your vintage wardrobe.

Item: F29-8306
SOLD



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Dynasty Satin Dress

Pale pink satin is lined with bright cantaloupe colored silk in this great dress from Dynasty.

Item: F29-8638
Price: $
350.00


 


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Bergdorf Goodman Madame X Dress

What a glamorous dress, so reminiscent of the gown in the famous painting by John Singer Sargent entitled Madame X.

Item: F28-7927
Price: $
2400.00



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Ben Reig Evening Dress

Designed by Ben Reig and retailed by the exclusive Tribout Shop at John Wanamaker in Philadelphia this is a charming floral printed silk evening gown from the 1950's.

Item: F28-7919
Price: $
1500.00


 


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Oleg Cassini Cocktail Dress

Oleg Cassini is best known for his designs for Jacqueline Kennedy when she was the First Lady. This dress dates to that period and it is classic and elegant in style.

Item: F28-8004
Price: $
850.00



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Jacques Fath Universite Skirt

A rich cocoa colored silk ottoman is accented with a wide band of black satin at the waist line in this rare skirt from French Couturier Jacques Fath. His career was brief but his fashion influence is infinite.

Item: F28-7899
SOLD


 


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Cross Mink Bolero

Charming and versatile, this pale cross mink bolero jacket with horizontal pelts is the perfect piece for dressing up or down this spring.

Item: F28-7792
Price: $
1000.00



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Lavishly Beaded 1940's Jacket

This 1940's beaded outer jacket is so eye catching! Just imagine the attention that you will receive in this glamorous jacket so reminiscent of old Hollywood.

Item: F27-072
Price: $1500.00


 


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Lilli Ann Tweed Suit

Lilli Ann of San Francisco was well known for their glamorous suits. These garments were elaborately tailored, yet feminine and sexy, all at the same time. This figure flattering suit is a perfect example.

Item: F27-7560
SOLD



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Pearl Trimmed Cocktail Dress

This dress takes inspiration from a mid 1950's claret velvet gown designed by Balenciaga and lavishly embellished with pearls. It is currently on exhibit at The Queen Sophia Institute in New York City.

Item: F27-7593
Price: $600.00


 


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Tommies, Man Tailored Pajamas

A fabulous find, these cheerful winter sport patterned pajamas from the 1940's have never been worn.

Item: F27-7637
Price: $300.00



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Blue Iris Mink Coat

The design of this grey mink coat is so striking and unusual! A narrow grey leather belt runs through two small openings on either side and ties in the front giving the coat a fitted look.

Item: F26-6181
SOLD


 


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Helen Bond Carruthers Appliquéd Sweater

Here is another masterpiece from the workroom of Helen Bond Carruthers in Versailles, Kentucky. This cream colored cashmere sweater is lavishly appliquéd with multi-color hand worked embroidery.

Item: F26-6780
SOLD



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Irene Brown Cashmere Sweater

Irene Brown worked in the style of Helen Bond Carruthers. She took this glamorous cashmere sweater and hemmed it, turned up the cuffs, added black velvet buttons and then appliquéd colorful Chinese silk hand embroidery.

Item: F26-6785
Price: $500.00


 


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Bergdorf Goodman Ballgown

This dress comes from the closet of a Main Line, Philadelphia socialite. Although it is not pristine it was far too glamorous to leave behind.

Item: F25-6185
Price: $500.00



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Modernist Lilli Ann Jacket

Lilli Ann of San Francisco is a label that is prized for its great styling of jackets, suits and coats at the mid-point of the 20th century.

Item: F25-6089
Price: $500.00


 


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Lacey Knit Sweater Dress

I just love this 1950's sweater dress and have never owned anything quite like it before. It is so feminine, figure flattering and comfortable, a rare combination in one garment.

Item: F25-6057
SOLD



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Satin Evening Coat

A fabulous black silk satin coat, with a sweet little bow at the neckline, is cut like a French artist's smock.

Item: F25-6008
SOLD


 


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Black Silk Embroidered Ballgown

Fitted and full, sexy and demure, black and floral, this amazing strapless ballgown from the 1950's seems to capture the contradictions in a changing society quite fashionably.

Item: F24-5976
SOLD



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Wilson Folmar for Jay-Thorpe Dress

Wilson Folmar designed for Jay-Thorpe and Maurice Rentner before moving to Edward Abbott in the 1950's. This dress is a gorgeous example of his feminine evening dresses.

Item: F24-5964
Price: $750.00


 


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Irene Silk Duster Coat

This stunning coat from Hollywood Costume Designer Irene Lentz will cheer up even your cloudiest day! Brilliant daffodil yellow raw silk looks amazing in this 1940's tailored coat or duster.

Item: F23-5714
Price: $750.00



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Jacques Heim Beaded Halter

Jacques Heim has created a beautiful design in beads and embroidery on this luscious creamy white silk satin halter top from the 1950's.

Item: F23-5485
Price: $500.00


 


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Beaded Butterfly Evening Gown

A black crepe evening gown from the war torn 1940's is enlivened by a beaded bouquet of butterflies.

Item: F23-5376
SOLD



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1950's Beaded Sweater

This sweater is as summery as a bowl of peaches and cream! The flattering color, a pale peachy pink, is accented by pink and white beadwork.

Item: F23-013
Price: $250.00


 


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Beaded Cutwork Jacket

This is such an elegant little jacket from the 1950's, the floral cutwork design is completely covered with beadwork and lined in sheer black silk chiffon.

Item: F22-5201
SOLD



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Cashmere and Lace Sweater

This beautiful sweater is equal parts lace and cashmere. The beaded lace panels are backed with silk chiffon, the cashmere has been cut away and replaced with sheer panels of lace.

Item: F22-007
Price: $300.00


 


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Chinese Tunic and Pants

A glamorous 1950's silk tunic and pants is unlabelled but undoubtedly designed and made in Hong Kong. This is an elegant outfit for an evening on the town or a quiet night at home with friends.

Item: F21-040
Price: $475.00



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Cashmere and Lace Sweater

A 1950's Dalton cashmere sweater has been embellished with a lace yoke by Nanette Cashmeres of New York.

Item: F21-038
Price: $350.00

 


 


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Sequin Covered Sweater

This sweater is so thoroughly covered in opalescent sequins, the only way that you can tell that it is a cashmere sweater is from the inside!

Item: F21-055
Price: $295.00

 



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Tribout Shop Beaded Jacket

The Tribout Shop sold the creme de la creme of merchandise retailed by John Wanamaker in Philadelphia. This lovely 1940's beaded black satin evening jacket is a perfect example of the quality and style found there.

Item: F21-045
SOLD


 


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Mexican Sequin Espadrilles

I love these 1950's espadrilles, actually I am crazy about espadrilles in general. They bring back fond memories of summer vacations in France, carefree casual dressing, fabulous French food...

Item: F21-066
Price: $250.00



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Bergdorf Goodman New Look Coat

This coat is a gorgeous and affordable interpretation of the New Look made famous by Christian Dior in 1947.  I am amazed that it still bears the original Bergdorf Goodman hang tag, how could someone own this gorgeous coat and never wear it?

Item: F19-032
SOLD


 


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Lanvin Haute Couture Coat, 1940's

Jeanne Lanvin designed this coat in the early 1940's. Even though her business suffered during World War II she remained open and continued to design.  This coat is a rare example from that period.

Item: CD19-041
SOLD



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Classic Silk & Lame Coat

Classically chic styling from the finest tailor at the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong epitomizes 1950's glamour in this silk and lame coat with a separate hood.

Item: F18-062
Price: $375.00

 


 


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Appliquéd Cashmere Sweater

Gorgeous antique silk embroidery has been painstakingly cut from a Chinese silk shawl and lovingly appliquéd onto this soft French blue cashmere sweater.

Item: F17-4004
Price: $350.00

 



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Traina-Norell Little Black Dress

Saucy and sweet this little black dress from the design house of Traina-Norell is the perfect dress year round. The style and fabric are perfect for all but the most formal occasions.

Item: F16-071
Price: $700.00

 


 


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Classic Adrian Suit

Following a successful career as a Hollywood costume designer Gilbert Adrian turned to fashion design on a much larger scale in the 1940's.

Item: F15-053
SOLD



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Burgundy Hooded Coat

What a great looking coat from the 1940's, lightweight burgundy wool with a flattering and practical hood.

Item: F15-061
Price: $575.00


 


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Are You Seeing Spots?

Perhaps you see yourself in this great polka dot patterned sun dress retailed by Saks Fifth Avenue in the 1950's.

Item: F13-005
Price: $295.00

 



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Golden Gown

You will definitely be the golden girl in this lustrous changeable silk evening gown from the 1950's made by the Fashion Workroom, New York.

Item: F12-062
Price: $695.00

 


 


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Fanciful Feather Hat

A fine and fanciful French feathered hat, made in the late 1950's for Bergdorf Goodman, New York, this flirty little chapeaux has never been worn.

Item: F12-019
Price: $350.00

 



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1940's Crepe Dress

Elegant and easy to wear, this is a classy little black dress from the 1940's with a striking sequin detail on the bodice.

Item: F11-008
SOLD


 


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Black Beaded Evening Dress

Sophisticated and elegant, a black on black beaded evening dress from Malcolm Starr is a glamorous example of the style of the late 1950's.

Item: F10-095
SOLD



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Pauline Trigere 2 piece dress

Bergdorf Goodman took custom orders for Pauline Trigere dresses.  The label tells us that this chic two piece dress was ordered by a former Miss America in the Fall of 1958.

Item: F10-155
Price: $750.00


 


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Sexy Black Chiffon Dress

This sexy two piece dress is so casually elegant and elegantly casual that you can dress it up or dress it down.  Either way you will look sensational.

Item: F9-011
Price: $850.00



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Irene Lace Cocktail Dress

A feminine and alluring black lace cocktail dress designed by Irene Lentz, a Hollywood Costume Designer known best as Irene. She left MGM studios in 1949 to start her own clothing company.

Item: CD8-5021
Price: $1750.00


 


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Anne Fogarty Red Velvet Coat

Clean lines, light weight velveteen, great red color, and gold embroidery are the essential elements in this easy to wear Anne Fogarty coat from the 1950's. 

Item: F7-38015
Price: $550.00



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Elegant Black Velvet Ballgown

This dress always brings to mind the famous painting of Madame X by John Singer Sargent.  Although the bodice is not quite as revealing as the dress in the painting, it does have certain Victorian design elements in common with the dress worn by Madame Gautreau.

Item: F7-041
SOLD

 

 


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Eisenberg Original Jacket

Eisenberg Originals were known for their stylish designs, and this beautiful, black beaded jacket is a stunning example of their work in a generous larger size.

Item: F6-034
Price: $395.00

 


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