This bright pink sunflower pin from Chanel has a very chic dark brown center with a black CC logo perched on top.

Pauline Trigere was known to be a master at designing great coats. This unlined, light as a feather, magenta mohair swing coat is a great example of her skill and style.

Never worn, a pristine black silk satin beret from Chanel is the perfect hat for so many occasions. Made in France in the 1980's it still bears the export tag for New York.

Make a statement, take a stand in this amazing "Peace not War" dress from Franco Moschino.

Chain, chain, chain! That melody runs through my mind every time I see this gorgeous chain trimmed dress from Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe.

A very witty black crepe jacket from Franco Moschino incorporates a humorous replica of an iconic French shoulder bag into the design.

Anything but basic black, this exquisite gown from Chanel Haute Couture is made form a sumptuous combination of satin and velvet, in the classic black on black combination.

Karl Lagerfeld designed this very wearable beaded dress to celebrate the launch of his perfume. The simple long sleeved black silk dress is embellished with a glorious panel of Lesage beadwork and embroidery.

An iconic Pierre Cardin wool tunic dress from the 1960's has a channel quilted lavender yoke and channel quilted round pockets in deep purple on a navy blue dress.

Sexy and sassy, this little black dress from Valentino Haute Couture is quite fabulous. The perfect little black dress for every special occasion.

There is so much detail in what appears at first glance to be a very simple suede cape or poncho from Chloe. But it was designed by Karl Lagerfeld so we know that we should look forward to the details.

A Karl Lagerfeld runway piece worn by model/actress Famke Janssen in black silk satin is lavishly embellished with mink and tricolor beadwork.

Channel your inner disco diva in this Halston beaded dress from the Studio 54 era of the 1970's. The sleeveless sheath has a bugle beaded bodice which is further embellished with bugle beaded fringe. This dress is just perfect to dance the night away!

The ultimate beaded jacket from Halston, this jacket is so evocative of the Studio 54 era and Liza Minelli who also owned this design.

Hubert de Givenchy designed this very chic hot pants suit in the early 1970's. These short shorts were all the rage for a brief period in time. This is a rare item from the Haute Couture collections of that time.

Item: CD19-001
Price: $1500.00

So colorful, so cheerful, and so chic this fabulous 1970's trouser suit from YSL, Paris is from the estate of a socialite who was a member of the International Best Dressed List. Best of all, it is in a truly wearable size.

A 1970's saffron yellow silk tunic and matching pants from Balmain, Paris is the perfect, pulled together ensemble for the girl in a hurry. Add some great shoes, a little jewelry and a pair of dark sunglasses and you are out the door in a flash.

I have never met a Thea Porter design that I did not like, and this embellished vintage black lace jacket from the 1970's is my current favorite.

Sexy, sexy, sexy, do I need to say anything else? Emanuel Ungaro was the master of the sexy dress in the 1980's and this numbered couture piece is an outstanding example of his work.

Well known for her fluid jersey dresses British designer Jean Muir also worked in leather. This vintage gold leather jacket is a very glamorous example of her work.

1980's design at it's best, this three piece evening suit from Emanuel Ungaro has all the bells and whistles of a 1980's power suit with a generous dose of flower of flowers and butterflies added to the mix.

Understated and elegant, with a few subtle and unusual touches, this snakeskin patterned silk dress from Yves St Laurent Haute Couture is so evocative of 1970's Paris style.

A great variation on the traditional cashmere twin set, this version from Missoni is done in a gorgeous striped silk covered with clear pailletes. Year round wearability makes this a great addition to your wardrobe.

A sexy little silk dress from Fendi 365, the print is 1980's does 1940's inspired. This chic little dress is loaded with stylish design too.

By now you all know that I am a sucker for the wit and humor of Franco Moschino. I think great vintage clothing and a good laugh are an unbeatable combination. Throw in a little love and how can you go wrong?

A classic couture coat in a truly wearable size, this coat is from the closet of a celebrated New Yorker who was a member of the International Best Dressed List. That is a club we would all like to join, this silk faille coat will get you on your way.

Anything but basic black, Geoffrey Beene has added so many amazing design elements to this black on black silk and tulle cocktail dress!

Spare and simple lines, uncluttered design, gorgeous color in a substantial silk, with just three flat bows for ornamentation, Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Couture proves without a doubt that less really is more in this stunning evening turnout from 1973.

For those of you who are yearning for Spring [like me] here is a great creamy white wool jacket from Thierry Mugler to get you in the mood. The easy shape and cheery color is like a breath of Spring on the dreariest of Winter days!