Firecracker spider chrysanthemums. Heavy, slick, glowing, high-luster silk satin damask made up into a precisely-cut, dart-shaped, shift dress. Edges are piped -- sweetheart neckline -- back metal zipper. Textile, sewing & finishing shows off the best in vintage Asian garment-making. Lined in silk. size : med/lg price : $68

tags:

• floral
• , brocade
• , cocktail
• , traditional
• , tailored
• , fitted
• , china
• , eco fashion
• , metallic
• , vintage

Rhumba-red brocade sheath. Bright satin is figured in lustrous pink florals. Pencil-fit. Six darts shape the waist. Add pink heels. Snap. size : extra small price : $67

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , ingenue
• , clothing
• , brocade
• , cocktail
• , eco fashion
• , dressy
• , vintage
• , satin
• , evening

Ruff rider --- by Silver Star. Leather-like, black biker jacket with neck snaps, epaulettes & shoulder pads, 4 pockets and a triple-elasticized waist. Nylon-lined. size : large price : $42

tags:

• biker
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , urban
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , grunge
• , unisex
• , retro
• , deadlyvintage

Voted: Most Breathtaking. Layers of silk chiffon & taffeta faille (rustle, rustle) are printed with the same design -- a vertical fig-print in peach, brown and green. The doubled-print had a beautiful, cloudy complexity. Ballerina dress --- portrait neck, wasp-waisted, pleat-folded full skirt. Elbow-length dolman sleeves. Three layers (including tulle netting). Transformative. size : medium price : $268

tags:

• formal
• , sheer
• , taffeta
• , golden
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , botanical
• , bombshell

Soft, pale-butterscotch cashmere coat by Kismalian. Topstitched. Shawl-neck. Three oversized buttons. Bracelet-length sleeves taper in towards the wrist. Side pockets and a hidden coin pocket above the label. Lined in champagne silk charmeuse. Classic. size : large price : $110

tags:

• tan
• , classic
• , rockabilly
• , clothes
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , green
• , soft
• , charmeuse
• , eco fashion

One lush coat with all the trimmings: creamy boucle tweed , bone-colored "flower" buttons & oversized loops, thick blonde braid trim, ivory china silk lining. Fitted. Princess seams. Two faux front pockets. Looks like champagne and caviar and lots and lots of money. Fashioned by Bromleigh of New York. size : medium price : $84

tags:

• mad men
• , dressy
• , asymmetrical
• , vintage
• , cream
• , structured
• , chanel inspired
• , tweed
• , braid
• , military

Lanz goes schoolgirl with this backless, plaid wrap-dress. A glowing marine-blue, navy & sea-green tartan cloth. Bodice is lined in dark-blue broadcloth. Skirt is a-line and cut on the bias. With two crescent-shaped hip pockets. Slim. Shapely. Tea-length. size : med/lg price : $84

tags:

• wrapdress
• , clothes
• , belted
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , traditional
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , lanz

Tartan vest from Bobbie Brook's "Calgary" line ---designed for 50's-era teens. Trimmed in grey braid and ombre plastic buttons. Two faux front pockets. Bust-darts. A buckle fits the back. size : medium price : $45

tags:

• wool
• , steampunk
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , fitted
• , calgary
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , deadlyvintage
• , plunging

Chunky, cream fisherman's sweater. Four dimensional weaves done in soft, toothy wool. Lovely work makes this a standout. Hand-knit. Warm as toast. size : medium price : $50

tags:

• cable knit
• , vintage
• , sailor
• , cream
• , rugged
• , irish
• , chunky knits
• , deadlyvintage
• , sporty
• , comfortable

The classic British Hong Kong beaded cardigan. Softest mix of angora, nylon & lambswool. Cream-colored. Iced with pearls, front and back. Lined in china silk. By Imperial Imports. size : medium price : $88

tags:

• wool
• , clothes
• , angora
• , lambswool
• , clothing
• , bunny
• , vintage
• , cream
• , garment
• , evening

Glossy-black wrap dress. Dramatic, refined, sultry. Small, square shoulder-pads, deep cleavage, long sleeves, calf-length skirt & a single button closes the dress. Acetate/nylon. Beautiful minimalism by Pierre Cardin. size : med/lg price : $125

tags:

• wrapdress
• , little black dress
• , evening
• , retro
• , deadlyvintage
• , plunging
• , dress
• , late 1970s to early 1980s
• , 40s influence
• , designer

Simple silk sheath plays dark and conservative in the office --- get it in the sun and the silk pattern glows with highlights. Rich batik-print in royal blue, gold, rust-red, emerald and black. Elephants and wagon wheels hide in the elaborate pattern. Cut-slim and to the mid-calf. size : lg/ extra lg price : $48

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , sheer
• , batik
• , print
• , clothing
• , cocktail
• , fitted
• , vintage
• , deadlyvintage
• , ethnic

Milky-blue, sheer muslin shirtdress by couture house Lanvin. Pattern of miniature wildflowers in muted pinks, browns, and navy. Flowing dress is gathered at the wrists and waist. Billowing sleeves. Styled with a touch of French Colonialism… quilted shoulder, breast pockets and military neck. size : large

tags:

• loose
• , vintage
• , french
• , 60s
• , 70s
• , gathered
• , deadlyvintage
• , dress
• , quilted
• , designer