Unpacking the vintage treasure-box reveals this romantic wisp of refinement… a sheerish Italian silk chiffon print dress from the Averadro Bessi atelier. Luxurious silk chiffon floral print in cerulean-blue, white and black --- a striking textile crafted in the Florentine artisan tradition. Signed print. Oversized "tent" silhouette. Details include: billowing bishop's sleeves tightly cinched at wrist with buttons & loops, a "necklace" border print, large shoulder pads, and deeply-gathered neckline. Dress is lined in vibrant blue silk chiffon. Cinch this floaty dress with a wide wrap of belt. (Belt not included.) In never-worn, near-mint condition --- original price tag attached. Original size 10. Original price $1,195.

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• fashion
• , clothing
• , vintage
• , deadlyvintage
• , floral-print
• , averardo bessi
• , rarities
• , dress
• , designer
• , nwt

Gossamer-chiffon nylon nightgown, by Vanity Fair. Trapeze body is gored with triangles of pink and blue. Wide circle silhouette. Pink lining is finished in enormous scallops at the hem. Satin sweetheart neckline is a nod to the shelf-bust of 50's eveningwear. Cleavage is accented with a satin bow. I have never seen such a ridiculously-feminine froth of girlywear - enjoy ;) size : sm/med price : $92

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• breakfast at tiffanys
• , feminine
• , clothes
• , sheer
• , girlie
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , nighty
• , eco fashion
• , vintage

Drippy, wool, South American cape with puffy fleece trim. Beautifully-tactile. Pictorial weave shows chocolate-colored Llamas against the snowy Andes hills. Shades of milky-coffee & cream. Artisan textile --- hand-dyed, handwoven. Thick, soft, Alpaca or Llama fleece --- from pale-brown to ivory. size : OSFM price : $124

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• apparel
• , boho
• , brown
• , vintage
• , western
• , eco fashion
• , fur
• , furry
• , llama
• , alpaca

Cotton pique dress with strong shoulders. Decorative, rose-strewn textile is colored American-rose-red and charcoal-black. Bustier dress is matched with a rectangular overlay for a striking silhouette. Bead buttons & loops close upper back (a long, peek-a-boo slit reveals the back). Defined waist. Sarong tulip skirt narrows towards the hem. size : sm/med price : $78

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• indie
• , fitted
• , bustier
• , eco fashion
• , wrap
• , vintage
• , structured
• , silhouette
• , evening
• , pique

Skinny, loose-woven, lil' sweater vest. Tang-colored. Ornamental : checkboard shows off 9 knitting patterns. Wide, ribbed waistband. In acrylic; rather unusually, it feels like rough cotton. size : sm/med price : $52

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• bonnie and clyde
• , sweater
• , vintage
• , checkerboard
• , retro
• , deadlyvintage
• , mod
• , apparel
• , late 1960s to mid 1970s
• , knitwear

Shaheen-inspired, draped, 1980's wrap wiggle. In cotton. A narrow retro-50s Hawaiianna-be with vampy stylings --- sexy surplice top, bust-draping (starts at the shoulders), wide belt (exaggerated hourglass), and skirt narrows towards the hem. Diagonal draping travels from collar to knees. Big floral print in white & shades of blue. Back closes with big white buttons from neck to hem. Kick pleat. By Milanzo. size : lg/ extra lg

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• blue
• , vintage
• , retro 50s
• , botanical
• , 1980s
• , pencil
• , deadlyvintage
• , floral-print
• , sexy
• , wasp waist

Full-length, narrow dress. Dusky-blue boucle knit is striped in lustrous ribbon-work. Deep scoop neck, short sleeves, and an asymetrical swag of bow. Long darts shape the waist. For a full figure, by Lane Bryant. size : extra large

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• breakfast at tiffanys
• , clothes
• , clothing
• , fitted
• , knit
• , vintage
• , iconic
• , 60s
• , silhouette
• , pencil

Cotton velveteen shell is BEDAZZLED with an intricate, hand-painted & sequin-topped design. Aztec-influenced motif depicts a large eagle perched on curling branches. Metallic gold brushwork. Sequins are colored emerald, ruby, gold and sapphire. Fitted. Metal zipper opens the back hem. A dashing piece of Souvenir textile art. Most probably this originally matched a Mexican circle skirt. size : small

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• black
• , sequins
• , decorated
• , eagle
• , souvenir
• , aztec
• , diva
• , velveteen
• , hand painted
• , mexican

By fine milliner Sandra of New york, a beautiful green felt hat with gold bengaline ribbon and brass trim. Velvety. 30's revival. size : 22 1/2 (medium) vintage,60s,70s,retro,30s influence,Sandra,designer,hat,fedora,wool,felt,green,bengaline,decorative,brass,gold,fop,dandy,chinatown

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• bonnie and clyde
• , green
• , gold
• , vintage
• , milliner
• , bengaline
• , brass
• , 60s
• , 70s
• , chinatown

Gleaming, green-black, men's tie --- patterned with an Italianate decorative motif. Decorative emblems and cards tumble down. Textile is lyrically asymmetrical -- its off-kilter composition might have been influenced by depression-era surrealism. Other color notes: pale clay-pink, carnival orange, white, black. Glossy. In excellent condition. No maker label. 4.5" wide at base, 52" long.

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• pink
• , glossy
• , cool
• , deadlyvintage
• , vintage
• , green
• , accessory
• , necktie
• , 1950s
• , 1940s