Vintage Designer Caftan Dress - Free Size, Unworn

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1990: item #558961

From Origins in Santa Fe, arguably the finest fashion shop in town, this airy-light dress by URU is of tone-on-tone coral rayon that feels and shimmers like silk. It's voluminous and long, but drapes gracefully and the fabric is so fine you can belt it without a bulky look. You can also tie it in all sorts of ways and spots to adjust the length, hem angle and appearance of the deep shawl collar. It's a garment you're meant to be creative with, like playing with scarves. Depending on accessori... Click for details

1980s Neiman-Marcus Big Red Italian Leather Clutch Bag

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Accessories Pre 1990: item #558812

A luxurious collectors' purse both ladylike and businesslike, this vintage fold-over clutch was fashioned in Italy for America's most famous upscale retailer. It's of soft, supple leather throughout: scarlet red outside and black within. It must have been extremely expensive when new, and it's so clean now that it appears never to have been carried.
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Vintage Designer Sexy White Stretch Skirt - Sml, Unworn

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 2000: item #558586

By London designer Ritva Kariniemi for the Extravert line, this sizzlingly sexy skirt was purchased around 1990 in an upscale European shop. It's like new, because the prior owner never wore it. Of 91% cotton and 9% lycra, it holds every curve and has a powerful slimming effect from the draped crossover front and ruched sides. It finishes just above the knees and you can roll the top down if you want more exposure. Do be aware that the waist and hemline are the only loose points on this garm... Click for details

Cute Neiman Marcus Navy & Ivory Wool Suit c1970, Small

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1980: item #558438

From the legendary Neiman-Marcus (back in the days when it was independent and truly deluxe), this vintage two-piece suit is a timeless classic, because of its nautical spirit. The graceful gored skirt in dark navy blue is matched to a blouson jacket with sailor-style detailing in creamy winter white. I particularly love the enormous collar and pretty brass buttons.
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Chic Estate Linen Skirt by Theoreme Paris Small MINT

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 2000: item #558427

Here's a very fine vintage French skirt by Theoreme, that's never been worn -- and the color couldn't be more perfect for this spring. The plastic hangtag is still on one of the front belt loops. Acquired by the former owner at a high-end shop in Europe during the mid-1990s, it's a "trumpet" skirt - gored to flare widely at the bottom, where it segments into sexy panels that float apart in motion to show flashes of shapely leg.... Click for details

Jaunty 1980s Liz Claiborne Red Linen Circle Skirt Dress

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1990: item #557981

There aren't too many vintage fashions that really belong in the office, but this one does. It's both young and sophisticated, which are two things Liz Claiborne did very well, indeed, in the 1980s. She's a bit staid now but, well, time passes.

This adorable tomato red linen dress is in amazing condition after 25 years, still as crisp a... Click for details

Vintage English Beaded Silk Cocktail Gown by Hachi

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1990: item #557744

The Hachi name, as you know, is closely associated with the late Princess Diana. A beaded evening gown he created for her took top price (more than $70,000) at the personal apparel auction she was organizing at the time of her death. She wore it often between 1983 and 1989 and it's on display now at Kensington Palace, on loan from a museum.
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Stunning Irish Coat by Paul Costelloe - Never Worn

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 2000: item #557718

This gorgeous designer coat from Paul Costelloe's Dressage line was my final shopping mistake before moving back from England. I adore it, but have finally accepted that I'll never wear it, because brown makes me look like I died three weeks ago. My goof can be your great good fortune, if brown tones suit your coloring and you enjoy a fabulous bargain. I'm offering this for this less than a third of what I paid in 1995 at Jane (the posh fashion shop across from the clock tower in Newmarket.)... Click for details

Vintage Party Dress 1980s Bari Protas Floral for Cachet

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1990: item #557629

Cachet fashions still sell in upscale stores like Nordstrom, but this fabulous dress dates from the 1980s, when Bari Protas was designer. It's sheer romance, from the ruffled organdy collar and puffed sleeves lined with tulle to the ballerina-length circle skirt with its shimmery black petticoat that matches the wide sash. Nothing could be more perfect for a wedding or garden party.
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1940s Style Aqua Silk Wrap Dress, Goldwaters c1980

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion Pre 1980: item #557615

Want to look drop-dead gorgeous in about three seconds? Just slip into this, fasten the one tiny button, tie the sash and you're ready for an important day or evening (but as oomfortable as if you had a nightgown on).

Of aqua blue silk in a graceful tone-on-tone abstract pattern, this Retro-styled beauty has a figure-flattering draped bo... Click for details