Vintage Elbow Length Black Gloves

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Accessories Pre 1960: item #542587
CL103

Great pair of elbow length gloves, black in color. This pair is still connected by the original tag (paper tag is torn). Tag reads Van Raalte, all nylon except trim. Inside of glove reads, Van Raalte, One size all nylon, Exclusive of Ornamentation, Made in the USA. Great pair of vintage gloves.

Brown Vintage Gloves

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Accessories Pre 1960: item #542585
CL102

Pair of ladies brown nylon gloves, size 7. Inside marked with Leather-Spun, Size 7, Nylon. It does not appear as if the gloves have been worn as they are in excellent condition. I rarely see vintage brown gloves.

Vintage Hand-Knit Icelandic Sweater, His or Hers

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1990: item #456397

This ultra-warm vintage pullover of wool and fluffy mohair was crafted by hand in Iceland for the European export market and acquired in London around 1980. There was a label inside when we got it, but that's somehow gone missing. Equally suitable for a man or a woman, this is a classic pullover style that will fit lots of sizes. Without stretching at all (and it will stretch plenty), it's about 45 inches at its widest and 26 inches long. Colors, as you see, are storm gray and chocolate brown. ... Click for details

Opulent Gold Embroidered Vintage Slide-Lid Bag

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Accessories Pre 1960: item #404815

Spectacular, roomy and in sensational condition, this gala evening purse of rich black velvet encrusted with golden embroidery and braided cording came from England but looks decidedly Spanish to me. For convenience of use, it's in a class all its own: Look at that amazing lid that simply slides up and down the cord handles to open and close! Novel handbag forms were characteristic of the 1950s, so that's my best guess on dating. ... Click for details

1960s Copper Sequin & Metallic Fiber Scarf & Hat

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Accessories Pre 1970: item #403878

This fabulously glitzy scarf and tasseled hat set has a 1920s look but actually dates from the 1960s Art Deco Revival period. It's been in my own collection since then, when given to me in girlhood. Condition is like new, since neither piece has been worn more than a few times. The hat has loads of stretch, so will fit anyone, and the scarf measures 66 inches by 6 inches (exactly the ultra-long and narrow scarf shape that's so in fashion right now). No labels are present, so the set may have... Click for details

Pretty Peach Retro Ruffled Jumpsuit Nightie Small

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1960: item #403867

Here's an ultra-feminine jumpsuit nightie that will make you look like the heroine of a 1940s movie. It has oodles of ruffles, wide palazzo pants, two sexy bodice ties and a huge collar for back interest - all in a fabulous pastel peach color that warms every complexion. Elastic at the waistline makes it as comfortable as it is flattering. Really, there's nothing quite so romantic as vintage nightwear. It's done a lot more for me through the years than Frederick's of Hollywood. ... Click for details

Vintage 1950s Satin Oriental Motif 2 Piece Dress

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1960: item #403604

This elegant vintage evening ensemble in superb condition features a wrap-around circle skirt and butterfly-sleeved blouse with elastic at the waist. It can be worn by anyone from about a size 2 to 6, because the fit is adjustable. The shimmering fabric drapes beautifully and is so skillfully woven that the red on black floral pattern reverses in such detail you could practically wear the skirt either way. A "dry clean only" tag is present, but I've found no marks to identify manufacturer, coun... Click for details

Vintage Lyn Lundie Couture Deco Style 4 Piece Ensemble

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1980: item #403568

Because Lyn Lundie remains among England's leading designers of made-to-measure bridal and other special occasion wear, this ensemble is difficult to date. However, it's been in my personal collection since the early 1980s and was purchased as vintage then (in a London area antique shop). The look is Art Deco, obviously, but it can't reasonably be older than 1960s or 1970s. I haven't been able to determine when she went into business, so please tell me if you know. Regardless of its age, the ens... Click for details

1950s Gold Metallic Circle Skirt and Zip Jacket

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1960: item #403523

Worthy of the gals in "Grease," this outfit is just what you need for any fifties-style event -- or just for the fun of wearing Retro. The skirt's a full circle of metallic patterned fabric so crisp it can stand up by itself and the jacket is a classic zip-on windbreaker, also very crisp. I doubt these treasures have been worn more than a couple of times, if that.... Click for details

Vintage Blue Party Dress Rhinestone Belt 1930s

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1940: item #403513

Besides being a luscious color, this antique ballerina-length dress from England has a wonderfully flattering shape. Cut mainly on the diagonal, it flows easily over the body and its wide skirt and the lacy bell sleeves flutter gracefully. There are many elegant "dressmaker" details, too, both front and back (which are hard to capture in photographs). I'm no specialist in textiles, so can't identify the fabric, but it's woven in a shadow stripe, blue-on-blue, and has a beautiful drape. There's a... Click for details