Pauline Trigere Birds of Paradise Brocade Evening Gown & Wool Cape
This stunning ensemble from Pauline Trigère’s Fall 1972 collection is a metallic brocade strapless evening gown and coordinating double-faced wool cape. The strapless gown is elegant and sophisticated. Trigère was known for her structured garments that were never fussy or frilly and this gown is no exception. It is masterfully constructed .
Vintage 50s La France Poodle Purse
This fabulous black felt purse by La France features two be jeweled poodles made of black and white glass beads. Both poodles are sitting up to bet a better look at the red butterfly that is applied to the opposite end of the purse front.
Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress Stark/Berin
Designed by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin this 1950s cocktail dress of black Chantilly lace over silk is a showstopper! The lace itself features a large swirling floral pattern that is lined with black silk satin on the bodice and horizontal stripes of black and hot pink satin beneath the skirt.
1950s Vintage Fred Perlberg Party Dress
Accented with prong set rhinestones and beading, this dance or party dress by Fred Perlberg is a standout. Made of gray and white cotton with a slight glaze and sculptural bowed bodice. Perfect for Viva Las Vegas!
Fred Perlberg Dance Original Party Dress for G. Fox Bridal Salon
Soft coral colored taffeta and tulle have been used to perfection to style this delightful Fred Perlberg Dance Original from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The boned and shaped bodice fits like a dream and is artfully constructed of ruched and pleated tulle that is trimmed with taffeta piping.
Fred Perlberg Dance Original Bustled Evening Gown
Dating to the late 1940s or early 1950s this strapless Fred Perlberg Dance Original is constructed of artfully draped black taffeta. The front silhouette calls to mind the John Singe Sargent portrait of Madame X while the back is bustled and a splash of color added with large pink velvet roses.
1950s Vintage Milgrim Young Flair Skirt Suit
Dating to the very early 1950s is this fitted skirt suit designed by Sally Milgrim for the Young Flair line that was available from her specialty stores and selected retailers. The jacket features collar and turned up cuffs trimmed in lace with tiny faux pearls and prong set rhinestones.
1960s Hooded Leather Coat by Bonnie Cashin with Kiss-Lock Pocket
You probably know Bonnie Cashin for the purses she designed for Coach as well as her clothing for Sills & Co. In this vintage 60s fleece lined, hooded leather coat for Sills,Cashin combined the best of both worlds and included an interior pocket with a kiss lock closure very like those that she designed for Coach in the early 1960s.
1960s Hand-Woven Wool Coat By Sybil Connolly
In the late 1950s Sybil Connolly established her own design firm and quickly gained attention for her use of traditional textiles in unusual ways. She helped to popularize hand-woven woolens, tweeds and mohair as fashion fabrics and her designs were worn but people such as first lady Jackie Kennedy. This coat and matching scarf are made of one of the beautiful hand-woven woolens.
1970s Vintage Pauline Trigere Wool Coat
Fantastic vintage Trigere Coat of red wool with a diagonal stripe of charcoal for added interest and texture. Pauline Trigere was well known for her sculptural designs.