Tangerine Boutique - Vintage Clothing and Accessories

Vintage Couture and Designer Wear

#3083 Click to see Enlarged views	With the relaunch of Halston for Spring 2008 there has been renewed interest in original Halston pieces. Vintage Halston is Hot.... but haven't we always loved his elegant simple designs? I would hazard to say that no American designer has influenced fashion the way Roy Halston did. There are books and articles and countless tributes to this innovative designer, best known for his fluid jersey gowns, ultrasuede wrap dresses and of course CASHMERE. He dressed the rich and famous throughout the 1970s and those who loved his clothing were devoted. This set is the epitome of Halston Style. It consists of a floor sweeping cashmere cardigan over matching sleeveless dress. The super lush cashmere is a pastel shade of iced mint. As with every Halston original, the lines are sleek and minimal. He hated embellishment or frivolous adornment preferring to let the lines of his garments be the focus of design. The shoulder lines of the dress are cut in to expose the full shoulder. The dress is columnar with subtle shaping. The floor length cardigan has long sleeves and small mother of pearl buttons down the front. This elegant set has been lovingly stored and has no flaws. It is small in size and I would put it in the modern size 4 -6 range. Since it is a knit there is flexibility so I will give a range of measurements it should work well on. Bust 34" up to 36" Hips up to 37" Waist up to 26" Actual length from shoulder to hem, measured on the hanger 65" Excellent Condition $950.00 SOLD
#3071 Click to see Enlarged views	Stunning early 1960s cocktail dress by Suzy Perrette. The Suzy Perrette company created high end ready to wear that closely copied French couture. The dresses were cut to flatter and often used the most exquisite fabrics. This beauty is constructed from a metallic brocade, matelasse that whispers expensive with every swish. It has a wide scooped neck which dips lower in back and fitted bodice. The 3/4 length sleeves are gusseted under the arms for a close but comfortable fit. There is a wide self fabric belt and gathered bell shaped skirt. As with every Suzy the construction is stellar. The bodice is underlined in black organza and it has a built in tulle petticoat. An absolutely stunning dress for any very special occasion. Medium in size with the following measurements. Bust 39" Waist 28" Hips free" Length from waist to hem 28" Excellent Condition $325.00
#1337 Click to see Enlarged views	Smart and Chic Adolfo for Saks Fifth Avenue suit in coordinating plaids. The era is late 1980s - early 90s but the look is Retro 40s. Gorgeous ultra fine wool suiting in gray and white plaids. Adolfo started his career as a milliner and first designed clothing to go with his hats! After a somewhat theatrical beginning he became known for elegant and classic outfits. Lovely two piece knits and well tailored suits. His upscale clientele were very loyal and eagerly awaited each collection. Nancy Reagan was a patron of his fashions for years. This suit is beautifully cut with a strong shoulder line, nipped in waist and wide notched lapel. Just under the pocket flaps the fabric is gathered giving it a peplum look. The details are wonderful. Bias cut pocket flaps. Tiny houndstooth collar and cuffs against wide even plaid body. The contrasting plaid matches the skirt. There are 5 gold buttons. The skirt has knife pleating in front. The pleats are stitched flat to just beyond the hip. It is straight in back and unlined. The side opening has four gold buttons (click on picture to see detail pictures). It is beautifully tailored and the jacket is hand lined in pure gray silk. The size is around a modern 4-6. A great feminine looking suit for the boyish figure. The skirt has a slim hip and tummy. Yet the jacket curves in all the right places. Bust 35'' Waist 26'' Hips 36" Skirt length 24" Sleeve length 24 1/4" Excellent Condition $145.00

#3062 click to enlarge and to see other views	Ancient Egyptian Inspired cocktail dress circa 1980s by KRIZIA. Beautiful (and expensive) silk face, wool back satin in a luscious shade of fuchsia. If you are a fan of gorgeous fabric you will LOVE this dress. The design is stunning. The bodice has a pintucked, asymmetrical wrap which borrows from Ancient Egyptian design. The sleeves are long and narrow also with pintucks. The body of the dress is a simple sheath style with side vent. There is a side metal zipper. The condition is beautiful but while I was steaming it I thought I noticed what looked like a faint watermark on the skirt. You have to hold it a certain way in bright light to see it. I am not sure what it is, the dress was cleaned. It is not something that can be seen easily and would not be noticed when worn. The size is around a modern size 6/8 with the following measurements. Bust 36" Waist 30 Hips 37" Length from shoulder to hem 39" Excellent Condition $195.00
#3051 click to enlarge and to see other views	A lovely 1960s black crepe cocktail dress with lime silk detail by the wonderful designer Luis Estevez. Estevez specialized in elegant cocktail and evening wear and was known for his couture details as well as his creative use of free floating panels. This little dress has all of the Estevez signature design details. The dress itself is simple and fitted. The bodice however is draped front and back with free floating panels which are stitched together down the right side. The left side is open and trimmed on the edges (front and back) with a band of lime silk satin. The same silk is used for a fixed bow on the left shoulder. The effect is quite chic. If you click on the picture you will see a side and back view. The garment is beautifully made and fully lined in pure silk. The size is small around a modern size 4-6 with the following measurements. Bust 35" Waist 27" Hip 35" Excellent Condition $175.00
#3055 click to enlarge and to see other views	Fabulous men's tailored trouser suit by Valentino circa 1970s. Mens tailoring was all the vogue for women in the 1970s. We most often think of Yves Saint Laurent as the designer responsible for this trend particularity his Tuxedo look. I do think though, the "mannish" look was inevitable given the social climate of the day. Womens Lib was in full bloom and many women were shunning the traditional roles AND garments of their mothers generation. It wasn't the first time women had dallied with mens fashion. Remember how Marlene Deitrich shocked and bewitched the public with her slouchy trousers and rakish fedora? and who could forget little Coco in her sailor pants and striped jersey? It was however, the first time the look was embraced en mass. For the first time women were wearing pants more than skirts. The pants suit became a wardrobe essential! Valentino is probably the most famous designer to emerge from Italy. A country with a proud tradition in exquisite tailoring and fine textiles. The suit you see here is impeccably constructed in gray wool flannel. The jacket has a sharp profile reminiscent of the 1940's. The shoulders are well defined and there is a wide notched lapel collar, The edges of the collar, jacket and the vents on the sleeves are trimmed with brown suede. There are two slant welt pockets and a welted breast pocket. The elbows of the jacket have suede patches which matches the trim. The trousers are flat front and high waisted (to the natural waist). The legs are long, lean in the upper leg and wider towards the hem. It is small in size around a modern 4-6 with the following measurements. Bust 35" Waist 25" Hips 36" Inseam 31 1/2" sleeve length 23" Excellent Condition $245.00 suit
#3056 click to enlarge and to see other views	Nina Ricci "Boutique" for Bloomingdales, Made in France The house of Nina Ricci has been designing elegant, sophisticated and classic clothing since 1932. The dress we have here was done in the 1970s-80s. During this time Nina Ricci's son Robert was managing the business and Gerard Pipart was head designer. Pipart had worked with Pierre Balmain, Jaques Fath and Jean Pateau. This handsome dress is done is the most luxurious silk jaquard. The color is a rich olive brown. The cut appears simple and unstructured but this is deceiving. The front of the dress has five rows of vertical pleats which are stitched flat down to the hip where they then fall free. The sleeves are full , cuffed at the wrist and gathered at the shoulder where they set into decorative black velvet insets. These velvet insets are edged with two simple rows of black bugle beads and sequins. An elegant touch! The high neckline sports two generous self fabric sashes which I have tied in a bow. There are a number or ways they can be worn. Perhaps knotted and cascading over the shoulder or loosely wound around the neck for a cowl effect then fixed with a fabulous brooch. Suggestions= As is, the look of the dress is serious and mature. That is fine if you are going for that look. I personally would like to see it freshened up a bit. One simple trick would be to belt the waist or even the hip with any beautiful belt. OR if it is to be worn loose, shortened to above the knee. I think a sexy shoe is a must with this dress otherwise it will look TOO mature. The size is medium around a modern size 8 or so. The measurements are as follows. Bust 38" Waist free size Hips up to 39" Excellent Condition $185.00
#3057 click to enlarge and to see other views	1970s Guy Laroche Guy Laroche was a French born designer. After starting off in Paris as a milliner he went on to work for Jean Desses. In 1957 he opened his own couture house and secured a position among the great Paris couturiers. Couture was waning though by the end of the 1950s. The "hip, young and beautiful" people considered haute couture tedious and hopelessly old fashioned. There was no patience for ordering ones wardrobe nor the time to attend endless fittings. The privileged class were not however willing to "stoop" to mass produced ready to wear. The grand couturiers had a niche to fill and Guy Laroche did this brilliantly. In 1960 he began designing and producing his own line of ready to wear. The quality of materials, perfection of cut and couture construction were still there but a woman could walk into a Guy Laroche boutique and buy his creations off the rack. Smart, very smart. The two piece ensemble here is created from beautiful hand printed silk. The pattern is quite Mod and brings to mind the the work of Emilio Pucci. Laroche even went so far as to have his signature printed in the pattern. You can see a close up of this if you click on the picture. The two pieces consist of a box pleated skirt and blouson top. The top has a similar cut to a windbreaker jacket with faux breast pockets and wide band at the hem. It buttons down the front and has a tailored collar. Together the set is a bit much for my eye. I think the pieces would be better as separates. The top would look great over jeans and the skirt is well..just a wonderful skirt. It could also be broken up with a solid top over the skirt and the blouse worn open. Nevertheless that is my taste, too much pattern has always made me nervous! The size is medium around a modern 8. It has the following measurements. Bust 38" Waist 28" Hips 38" Sleeve length 22" Excellent Condition I am going to offer these items as a set or by the piece. Blouse separate $95.00 Skirt separate $95.00 Price for the two piece set $180.00

#3046 click to enlarge and to see other views	This Fabulous piece of Couture was created in the early 1980s by Andre Laug.The second label is the store Martha, an extremely exclusive and chic boutique. Laug was a French designer who began his career in the 1950s in Paris with the design house, Raphael. Later he worked for such famous houses as Nina Ricci and Courreges. He began his solo label in Rome in 1968, where he designed highly sought after couture clothing for the next 16 years. His career ended with his untimely death at age 53. This beautiful cocktail/dinner dress is done in gossamer layers of red silk gauze. It has a sheath body, lightly padded shoulders and dropped waist with a narrow peau de soie band. It hangs a little more straight in the body than my picture. It was a larger size than the dress form so I pinned it some in back.The dress really has more of "flapper" look than the picture shows.The sleeves are sheer and full with buttoned cuffs. The asymmetrical skirt is a frothy swirl of "Fortuny" pleated ruffles. Rippled at the edge by being bias bound.. There is so much hand work in this dress it makes my head spin. The shoulder pads are covered by hand with tiny stitches, the zipper is hand picked and every last inch of the ruffled skirt edge is hand finished as well. This is necessary when working with silk gauze, The fabric is so fine that machine stitching would distort the fine detailing . The size is Medium around a modern size 8-10. It has the following measurements... Bust 39" Hip 38" Shoulder 16" Sleeve length 26" Length of dress from shoulder to hem 42" Excellent Condition $250.00
#3038 click to enlarge and to see other views	The 1970s had a wonderful Retro movement in Fashion. The Victorian era was responsible for influencing many a designer. This two piece ensemble is the finest example of this genre I have ever seen. The designer was Lorrie Kabala and it was purchased from the Designer Collection at Yolanda , one of the most prestigious dress salons in New England. The ensemble consists of a Victorian style blouse and skirt. The blouse is cut with a high neckline, fitted bodice, and long, narrow sleeves with puffed cap. If combines an endless variety of laces and embroidered net, all in ecru. The neck and hem of the blouse both have glass bead fringe in silver crystal. The sweetheart, decollete is covered in sheer embroidered net but the rest of the blouse is lined in pale peach. The back neckline is V and it closes in back with loops and pearl buttons. The skirt is straight and tea length, more in keeping with an Edwardian look. It is multiple layers of lace, lined in light peach with a slightly gathered waist. This dress should fit a modern 4-6. The Waist measures 25", the Hip 37" and the Bust 35". The shoulders are 15" across and the sleeves 25" long. Excellent Condition $275.00
#3025 click to enlarge and to see other views	1970s chic, 2 piece linen set by Oscar de La Renta (the couture line). How cute would this look with a sheer, dainty blouse and peep toe ankle wraps! The set consists of a cropped, boxy vest with faux pockets and an a-line, dirndl skirt with front pockets and an above the knee vent in front. The creme fabric feels like a cotton/linen blend with a corded weave. The trim is a deep salmon which outlines the edges of the vest and skirt. The size is about a todays 4 or 6 with a 25" waist in the skirt. The hips will fit up to 38". As with most couture clothing there is plenty of room for alteration if needed. All pieces are underlined, then lined by hand with creme silk. Excellent Condition $175.00