Awesome 1940s black wool crepe jacket with a dramatic peplum waist. Wasp-like waist, tailored bust. Huge shoulder pads and tapered sleeves. Thick black faille fabric insert around the center of the peplum. Buttons and buttonholes are also made of the black faille fabric. Unlined... condition: The jacket has many moth holes, see photos, but they are not blatantly noticeable. The…
Great ruffled collar on this vintage black velvet opera coat. Velvet feels like a rayon/cotton. Faceted black cape-style buttons, two buttons are attached on a velvet string. Lined with a white silky fabric. I believe this was a 1930s coat that was altered. Looks like the sleeves were shortened, made into bell sleeves, and the buttons/buttonholes were added... condition: outside…
Sweet 1940s brown knit sweater top with rhinestones and pearls around the neckline. Keyhole back neckline with a hook and eye closure. condition: shows little wear, rhinestones are bright like new. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. On close inspection there are two light spots the front side hip, see photos. size small, mannequin is a…
1940s green satin + black Asian print lounge/hostess skirt. Metal zipper up the back. Large box pleats at the front, back and sides. condition: structurally excellent, issues are not noticeable. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly dry cleaned, pressed and ready to wear. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. On close inspection there is slight color…
Check out the pockets on this jacket! 1940s red and black check wool jacket with wonderful pocket detail. Shoulder pads, tapered sleeves and narrow pointed cuffs. Fitted waist and hip. Black glossy buttons, possibly wooden. Lined with a black rayon crepe... condition: excellent. Fabric is crisp and bright, little sign of wear. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and…
This swing coat is so Christmas-y. Fully lined with a plush black rayon velvet! One of my favroite labels, Milgrim. 1950s red and black houndstooth Forstmann wool swing coat with lines of velvet piping along the front neckline. Large rounded collar lined with velvet. Velvet buttons up the front neckline. Raglan sleeves. Piping trimmed slit pockets. Arms are lined with…
1940s 50s black wool mohair blend swing coat. Great shiny black button closures and a removable raccoon fur lining. Full fur lining with the exception of the sleeves which are knit. Lining zips in/out. Classic 40s wide large cuffed sleeves, side pockets. Curved decorative tailoring across the back shoulders. Lined with a black fabric, probably rayon.The Hecht Co. condition: coat…
From the repair pile: 100% wearable 1940s forest green wool coat with awesome beaver fur collar and cuffs. Great Deco green plastic carved triangle buttons. Padded shoulders with a large pleat running from the shoulder down the sleeve. Fur is decoratively cut and applied at the sleeve cuffs and the collar really makes this coat - folded into a pointed…
Sweet 1940s brown ‘genuine’ alligator pumps. Lined in leather, leather soles. label: genuine alligator condition: shoes are in excellent condition with expected wear to the soles. size: 7 1/2AA, can fit a 7... View full product details →
1940s 50s white fox shoulder wrap shrug. Lined with a white satin fabric... condition: very good/excellent for age. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. On close inspection the lining has been replaced and there are brown foxing spots with holes at the center. The fur is balding a little right around the neckline where the fur…
Wonderful 1930s 40s dark blue wool coat with a huge brown fur standup collar and Deco tailoring. Great wool fabric covered buttons with hand stitching around the edges. The construction is like a waterfall along the sides with curved inserts, see photos. Two buttons at the waist and one at the neckline. Can wear buttoned up to the neckline or…
From the repair pile: Gorgeous and opulent 1940s tulle evening gown with off-white silk Chantilly lace and rhinestones. This dress has a lot of details - the lace is sewn along the bodice on a diagonal. The bust is highly constructed with layers of tucked tulle and a white bustier with a dipped bustline. Peplum hips with side bustles sewn-inside.…
