Suits & Ensembles

Vintage ensemble dates to the 1970's and is made of mauve silk with a butterfly and leaf print that was designed by R. Meciani. Halter top ties at back neck and back waist. Skirt features handkerchief hem and ties at side waist. Both pieces are unlined and have hand-rolled edges.

This ensemble was either made of Gucci fabric by a excellent seamstress, or was made by Gucci and is missing the label. No size label.

Condition: Excellent. There are a few small stains in the skirt (as shown in the last photo), but are difficult to notice because of the folds in the skirt.

Measurements-

Blouse:

Waist: Adjustable

Skirt:

Vintage ensemble from Issey Miyake's Plantation label is made of taupe and white cotton with a splotch print.  Tunic extends below hip and has a button front with a Nehru collar.  Trousers have an elasticized waist and tapered legs. Labeled size small.  100% Cotton.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements

Tunic-

Bust: 49"
Waist: 38"
Hips: 42"
Across Shoulders: 20 1/2"
Sleeve Length: approximately 19"
Center Back Length: 34"

Pants-

Waist: 24-30"
Hips: 44"
Rise: 11"
Inseam: 33"
Length: 44"

1970's ensemble from Diane von Furstenberg retailed at Joseph Magnin. It is made of brown acrylic jersey with allover heart print  Blouse has center front button closures, turn down pointed collar, patch pockets at bust, center front waist tie and buttoned cuffs. Elastic waistbands in both pieces.  Labeled a vintage size 4. Please refer to measurements.

Condition: Very good with a faint perspiration stain in the right underarm.

Measurements

Blouse

Bust: 32-34"
Waist: 23-27"
Across Shoulders: 13"
Sleeve Length: approximately 24 1/2"
Center Back Length: 17 1/2"

Skirt

Waist: 22-26"
Hips: 32-36"
Length: 27 1/2"

Center Back Length: 24 1/2"

Skirt:
 
Labeled size 6
 
Waist: 29"
Hips: open
Length: 40"

Fun skirt suit from Geoffrey Beene is made of cotton pique trimmed with thick black rickrack. Single-breasted jacket is shaped through paneling and features areas at the cuffs and center back neck where coordinating polka-dotted fabric was inserted. Black polka-dotted skirt has a large inverted pleat at the center front that releases into geometric folds and conceals two pockets. Both pieces are lined.

Jacket is labeled a size 4.

Condition: Very Good with a small pull left front breast; five small pulls on back top; small pull on back right sleeve.

Measurements

Jacket-

Bust:34"
Waist: 28"
Across Shoulders: 15"
Sleeve Length: 22 1/2"
Center Back Length: 17"

Skirt-

Waist: 26"
Hip: 36"
Length: 19"

Military-inspired ensemble from Jean Muir dates to the 1970's. It is made out of black crepe with textured transparent gray buttons. Fitted jacket is single-breasted, has Mandarin collar, and long sleeves with rolled cuffs. Slightly flared skirt has center front inverted pleat and side zip. Both pieces are unlined.

Labeled size 12.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements

Jacket-

Bust: 34"

Waist: 27"

Across Shoulders: 15"

Sleeve Length: 23 1/2"

Center Back Length: 21"

Skirt-

Waist: 27"

Hips: 37"

Length: 27"

Vintage 1990's military-inspired trouser suit from Jean-Paul Gaultier is made out of brown cotton. Blazer has zip front, notch lapel, buckle back, and various utilitarian pockets. Flat front pants have zip fly and tab closure. Both pieces are unlined.

Labeled size IT 42, FR 38, GB 10, US 8.

Condition: Very good.

Measurements

Jacket-

Bust: 36"

Waist: 31"

Across Shoulders: 15"

Sleeve Length: 25"

Center Back Length: 25 1/2"

Pants-

Waist: 30"

Front Rise: 11 1/2"

Back Rise: 15 1/2"

Inseam: 32"

Mint green pleated ensemble in the style of Fortuny. Blouse has squared scoop neck, no closures, and small shoulder pads. Ankle-length skirt has side zip. Marigold belt is trimmed with thick metallic gold threads.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements

Blouse-
Bust: 25-42"
Waist: 18-34"
Hip: Open
Across Shoulders: 14"
Sleeve Length: 24
Center Back Length: 25"

Skirt-
Waist: 26"
Hip: Open
Length: 40"

Belt-
Length: 57"

Vintage skirt suit from Thierry Mugler dates to the 1980's and is made of 100% black wool.Ã"šÃ‚  Fitted jacket has padded shoulders, turned up detailing at cuffs and hips, center front snap closures, and contoured seaming for superior fit.Ã"šÃ‚  Straight skirt has zip closure.Ã"šÃ‚  Both pieces are lined with acetate and labeled size 36.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements

Jacket-

Bust: 35"
Waist: 26"
Across Shoulders: approximately 17"
Sleeve Length: approximately 23 1/4"
Center Back Length: 21"

Skirt-

Waist: 25"
Hip: 34"
Length: 23"

Vintage skirt suit from Thierry Mugler dates to the 1990's and is made of plum-colored wool. Single-breasted blazer has a peek-a-boo opening at center front neck, a neckline bow with snap closure and nine button snaps at the center front.  Long sleeves have bows at cuffs and padded shoulders. Straight skirt has waistband with snap and hook closures and center back zipper. Both pieces are lined with acetate. Jacket has belt that is attached at side seam.  Labeled vintage size 40.

Condition: Excellent with a small hole in the wool of the INTERIOR of the jacket at the back hem and the skirt having been shortened slightly.

Measurements

Jacket-

Bust: 38"
Waist: 29"
Across Shoulders: approximately 17"
Sleeve Length: approximately 24"
Center Back: 28"

Skirt-

Waist: 25"
Hip: 36"
Length: 20 1/2"

Skirt suit from Thierry Mugler is made of a rayon and linen blend.  Single-breasted blazer has lattice-like openwork at lapels and hem and four center front snap closures with two at bows. Straight skirt has two snaps and center back zipper closure. Both pieces are lined. Labeled vintage size 40

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements

Jacket-

Bust: 38"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 36"
Across Shoulders: approximately 18"
Sleeve Length: approximately 23"
Center Back: 25 1/2"

Skirt-

Waist: 27"
Hip: 35"
Length: 22"