EARLY VINTAGE |
Pg 05 of 14
1960s / 1970s Elizabeth Arden (Arden designers have included Charles James, Ferdinando Sarmi, and Oscar de la Renta) gold sequin maxi dress with wrap-front bodice and big bishop sleeves. Rear metal zipper. Condition is excellent with only discreet wear. Measures bust 36”, waist 26”, length 57”, and sleeves up to 24”.
Arden
$3,850 / EV005-001
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Ferdinando Sarmi ostrich trimmed silk organza evening dress. Bodice is beautifully shaped with princess seams and interior boning, further supported with organza straps. Hidden rear zipper entry. Measures bust 32”, waist 26”, and length 44” to the tips of the exuberant trim.
Sarmi
$2,275 / EV005-004
Similar Sarmi, editorial c. 1965
Jean Dessés endlessly gathered and shirred black silk dress. Boned bodice has a sculptural portrait neckline that wraps over shoulders, hidden side metal zip. The silk jersey has some give (about 2 inches) unstretched measures bust 34”, natural waist 26” (slightly up from dropped waist seam). Length is 48”. Condition is excellent. From a juggernaut of french couture, as impressive a little-black-dress as we’ll ever see.
Jean Dessés
$4,380 / EV005-005
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Oleg Cassini sleeveless silk chiffon cocktail dress with graphically curving seams. The bodice’s black under-fabric is seamed to nude in the illusion of a plunging decolleté. Hidden rear zipper. Measures bust 33”, waist 24”, length 40”. Excellent condition. Rare, early work from the former designer to first lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
$2,400 / EV005-009
Comparable Cassini editorial c. 1955
Vintage DONALD BROOKS aqua jersey day or evening dress with impressive quilted trapunto stitchwork at waist. Hidden rear zip and covered buttons. Bust 35" (flexible), waist 29", length 35", and sleeve length 29" from neck with elasticized wrist. Excellent condition.
Donald Brooks
$525 / EV005-011
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Rare vintage MADAME GRES—Gres Boutique, 1 Rue de la Paix, Paris (the address of her atelier) labeled black silk dress, massive ivory silk bell sleeve cuffs, crystal velvet trims (the cuffs hide fitted black silk sleeves to the wrist.) Rear zip, buttons behind neck and at the wrist of the interior black sleeves. Silk lining. Relaxed fit measures bust 37”, waist 32”, hips 40”, length 49”, and sleeve length 22.5”. Condition is excellent.
Mme. Grés
$4,650 / EV005-013