Rosy-rainbow, printed silk dress. Similar in theme to Indian madras, this print features a patterned patchwork of the loveliest, Thai block & batik prints. White plus shades of pink, red and purple, brown and blue. Semi-sheer silk --- in a simple, cap-sleeved sheath. Let the print shine. size : large price : $72

tags:

• late 1960s to mid 1970s
• , recycled
• , clothing
• , thai
• , paisley
• , batik
• , textile
• , clothes
• , lovely
• , eco fashion

Crisp, red-printed, handkerchief-linen-weave gown. Kimono-sleeve-shaped capelet arms, draped bust, empire waist with attached ribbon belt. Length falls to the toes. Lace-ribbon edging. Youthquake romance. size: OSFM price: $86

tags:

• indie
• , style
• , sash
• , clothing
• , vintage
• , boho
• , garment
• , deadlyvintage
• , draped
• , dress

Coat out! Boucle & mohair tweed appears more glorious, vibrant, tactile & unexpected the closer one approaches. Robin-blue, scarlet, royal-blue, and violet colors jostle in the plaid. Short collar, top-stitched pocket-seams and bracelet-length sleeves. Navy-blue crepe-back satin lining. Eight marbled, hexagon-sided wooden buttons. Modernize this with new buttons and a shorter length, or enjoy its vintage cachet. A textile treasure.

tags:

• wool
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , antique
• , tweed
• , outer
• , retro
• , deadlyvintage
• , plaid
• , clothing

North African-styled caftan. Iridescent silk matches a striking design to a color palette redolent with the warm tones of the Sahara. Dusky lavendar, coral, golden-peach and bisque shimmer against each other in glossy waves. By Mr. Jac Jr., purchased at Lord & Taylor. size : med/lg price : $82

tags:

• full length
• , clothing
• , iridescent
• , gold
• , eco fashion
• , metallic
• , vintage
• , boho
• , mode
• , moroccan

Jewel-toned, boxy, cotton sateen top. Visual candy --- an ornate, fan-motif border-print covers front and back. Faux blue satin ribbon scrolls across the design and ties in a bow behind. Dart-fitted. By Minicare. size : large price : $76

tags:

• mad men
• , opulent
• , rockabilly
• , clothes
• , style
• , white
• , clothing
• , green
• , lustrous
• , eco fashion

Big swirls of soft-colored, syntheric crêpe de Chine. Pastel shades of pink, coral, blue & green. Exaggerated trapeze silhouette -- one deep box pleat at front. Piped edges. Hem flutters and flies as it catches the wind. size : med/lg price : $50

tags:

• indie
• , psychedelic
• , twiggy
• , go go
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , wild
• , pleats
• , eco fashion
• , deadlyvintage

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

Sweet-as-pie, lil-miss-Majorette striped dress and short jacket. Tactile golden weave, striped in all the colors of the rainbow -- may be a silk linen. Fitted, sleeveless sheath can be topped with jacket or worn alone. Jacket has princess seams, a high collar, and four decorative buttons. Both are hand-tailored. size : med/lg price : $52

tags:

• mad men
• , recycled
• , fitted
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , deadlyvintage
• , ochre
• , yellow
• , majorette
• , dress

Mid-century, African printed cotton shirt. Pumpkin-yellow, scarlet, charcoal-black, white, blue & indigo. Vibrant, off-balance print. Double-stitched seams --- triple-stitched cuffs. Two large patch pockets at front hem. Braided cord with tassels holds the collar closed. size : mens' extra-lg price : $65

tags:

• indie
• , textile
• , batik
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , orange
• , dashiki
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , boho

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

Go crazy bright! Go girly scooter! Go, blossom go! ! ! Nalii Pop floral sundress, hey there. Thin, soft, cotton barkcloth. Bright-white, pink, robin-blue, mustard-green, dark-green, orange, and plum-pink. Hawaiian Island floral pattern bears a surprising yet satisfying resemblance to Dutch tole. Dress is a big triangle, cut down the middle and across the hem by wide blue piping. A bow accents front and back. Buttons close the back. Small side pocket. size : lg/ extra lg price : $45

tags:

• a line
• , eco fashion
• , dutch
• , hawaiian
• , recycled
• , clothing
• , blossom
• , twiggy
• , white
• , clothes

High-luster, synthetic knit dress. Light as a feather. Oh so feminine and sweet. With a groovy, deer-in-the-forest novelty-print --- wallpaper design meets psychedelic-landscape plus a shake of cute. Green-blue and snow-white. size : lg/ extra lg price : $38

tags:

• indie
• , synthetic
• , green
• , lustrous
• , eco fashion
• , knit
• , vintage
• , tricot
• , daywear
• , cutesy

For when you want to play Betty Draper --- an "At Home" by Mellon of California. Lustrous floral brocade party dress. White, tulip-pink, turquoise, olive-green, beige. Scoop neck, elbow-length sleeves, wide buckle belt. Buttons from the waist --- metal zip closes hips. Fitted to hold the upper body tight and spread out into a full skirt at the waist. Add girdle & crinoline for the iconic look. size : large price : $98

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , pleated
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , brocade
• , cocktail
• , pleats
• , lustrous
• , eco fashion
• , vintage

Vogueish, early-1960's silhouette by Jane Victor shows a beautiful mix of curved shapes. Cropped top is matched to pencil skirt. Diagonal seams cross the bodice in a graceful swoop of line. Faux-belt closed with a simply-enormous covered button. Dart-fitting crafts a figure-8 shape. Short sleeves. Back metal zipper. Jet black (rayon or silk) eyelet --- faille-lined. A zig-zag of lustrous eyeletting depicts large, spikey flowers and polka dots. size : large price : $82

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , cocktail
• , fitted
• , mourning
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , structured
• , little black dress

Racy, racer-stripe nightgown offers a few (heh,heh) pointers. Deep purple, pale lavender and pink nylon. Figure-flattering verticals. By Formfit-Rogers. size : med/lg price : $22

tags:

• lingerie
• , recycled
• , nighty
• , slinky
• , eco fashion
• , knit
• , vintage
• , tricot
• , raunchy
• , nightgown

Playful, unique and totally of its time --- the flapper-styled, Hawaiian butterfly dress. A simple, dart-fitted, sleeveless shift with a dropped waist & gathered skirt ruffle. Soft, sateen cotton. Browns, golds and greens. The textile is a moody watercolor of large beautifully-detailed butterflies. A butterfly applique, studded with rhinestones, flirts at the neckline. Bright yellow buttons close the side from arm to skirt, leaving a 14 1/2" high vent on the side. Beautifully constructed, by Lois Russell for Malihini of Honolulu. size : med/lg price : $70

tags:

• mad men
• , eco fashion
• , drop waist
• , hawaiian
• , green
• , recycled
• , clothing
• , pleated
• , applique
• , vintage

Bronze Star. Ultra-sexed-up teddy from the age of the Scandal Suit. Metallic bronze satin nylon + glittery floral net knit. Starburst piecing. Prismatic-metallic effect. Snap crotch. Sheer back. Fabulousness --- by Formfit Rogers. size : sm/med price : $50

tags:

• lingerie
• , bunny
• , vintage
• , brown
• , red light
• , underwear
• , bronze
• , teddie
• , provocative
• , deadlyvintage

Doupioni silk top with matching sash. Vivid yellow silk is screened in brights: orange, pink and green. High, keyhole neck closes with a button. Side vents. Full sleeves. Sash belt cinches the waist. Hand-finished. size : large price : $62

tags:

• floral
• , belted
• , bold
• , doupioni
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , cocktail
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , retro

Loose, soft shirt by Jordan Marsh of Florida. Cute-as-pie repeat bird-print in dark-brown & ivory. Rayon/cotton blend - feels like light-weight flax. Pointed collar. Breast pocket. Tapered fit. size : medium price : $48

tags:

• indie
• , rayon
• , white
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , pop
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , deadlyvintage
• , cartoon

Fa-la-la the scooter dress, speeding by in a blazing bleed of high-keyed colors. Ticklish, psychedelic, Japanese-village landscape pattern in all-brights. Bows and flaps. Undershorts. By Janet Lynn God-forgive-her. Don't stand too close or you'll burst into flames. size : med/lg price : $38 vintage,60s,psychedelic,scooter,dress,mini,indie,skort,bows,shrunken,a line,mod,youthquake,kitschy,asian inspired,acid,fun,summery,bright,fashion,clothing,green fashion,clothes,pink,cotton blend,maternity,brash,novelty,club,neon

tags:

• a line
• , deadlyvintage
• , vintage
• , shorts
• , eco fashion
• , asian print
• , recycled
• , clothing
• , psychedelic
• , dress

Fitted top matches minimalist design to a abstract textile ka-pow! Slim-cut, high-necked, narrow-sleeved. The fine nylon knit reads like a vibrant watercolor painting. Reds, blues, ochre, fern-green, white, taupe and brown --- colors bleed and overlap. A "zephyr" zipper closes the back. By Eastmoor, "Eastmoor means quality". With original hang tags. size : small price : $42

tags:

• mad men
• , lightweight
• , tailored
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , knit
• , vintage
• , boho
• , ohio knitting mills
• , modest

Eye-catching, Beatles-era tie in grey-blue and shades of salmon-pink. Lovely, asymmetrical, geometric plaid. Textured silk. By futurist designer Pierre Cardin. price : $10

tags:

• brash
• , clothes
• , jacquard
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , grey
• , accessories

You want a shockingly-mismatched, electric-purple & gold, funky yuk-yuk of necktie? You got it. Op-print goofs around and blinds ya. Purples range from magenta to primary to mid-night. Dull gold contrast. Stripe/swirl. By Wembley "for the blue, black, or grey suit". Hmmm… I'd choose light grey. price : $18

tags:

• groovy
• , purple
• , necktie
• , disco
• , wide
• , psychedelic
• , kitsch
• , brocade
• , poly
• , eco fashion

Luminous, off-balance, illustrated tie offers up the brave new 20th c. world of automobiles, neoclassicism and decadent dress. Edwardian-age repackaged for a Mod sensibilty. Peaches, pinks and forest-green. By Wembley, "for the brown, olive or black suit". Indeed. price : $22

tags:

• indie
• , kitsch
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , synthetic
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , retro
• , deadlyvintage

Textured gold belt with tinsel lace overlay. Costume jewelry for the waist. Ethnic-inspired, floral/dot patterning is decorated with rainbow-toned crystals and large copper beads. Hidden hook closure -- to three belt sizes. Lined in soft leather. 3 1/2" wide. Precious. size : med/lg price : $142

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , decorated
• , accessory
• , costume
• , recycled
• , green
• , opalescent
• , gold
• , eco fashion
• , metallic

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

Color-block Hawaiianna. Greet the spring in the *brightest* pink & green floral dress by Malia of Honolulu. Waffle-weave pique --- colored tulip-pink, fern-green, and tomato-red. Crisp, oversized floral shows the influence of mod-era Pop textile house Marimekko. Draped & curved bodice with empire waistline. A wide waistband cinches tight. Column skirt. size : large price : $75

tags:

• indie
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , hawaiian
• , vintage
• , pique
• , deadlyvintage
• , plunging
• , dress
• , gown

Oh Poppies! Vividly-printed hostess set by the Wilroy Traveller of New York. Slinky nylon knit. Chocolate, silvery-lime, cotton-candy pink, white and rose. Italian-inspired print is an flamboyant floral that plays with abstraction and balance. Top is dart-fitted from the waist and sports a long back zipper. Standing band collar has bright contrast stripes. The maxi-length skirt is cinched at the waist --- with a high, striped waistband --- and falls in a column to the toes. size : medium price : $115 vintage,60s,printed,nylon,set,top,maxi,skirt,jetset,floral,pucci inspired,pink,green,brown,Pop art,poppy,cinched,fitted,sleeveless,knit,blouse,Wilroy traveller,youthquake,mod,sophisticate,clothing,fashion,clothes,seperates,outfit,flowers,floor length,glossy,tricot

tags:

• late 1960s to mid 1970s
• , brown
• , vintage
• , knit
• , eco fashion
• , fitted
• , green
• , sophisticate
• , recycled
• , tricot

Light and airy, semi-sheer, cotton gauze shirt-dress in bright colors and a playful textile. Lemon, lime and pink-sherbert shades. Perfect for a school-teacher, Brownie-leader, toy-shop owner or mama --- kids will love the splashy Pop-art jungle-print with parrots as big as their fists! Skinny fit. Covered, bead buttons. Fold-pleated, floor-length skirt. Hem it up to add legs! size : sm/med price : $70

tags:

• floral
• , sheer
• , pleated
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , pop
• , hostess dress
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , vintage