Suits & Ensembles

Vintage dress and sweater ensemble was made by Italian designer Anna Giovannozzi and features a cream knit ground that is completely covered with iridescent sequins.   Sleeveless dress has round neck and is fitted throughout.   Waist-length sweater has a single center front button closure and 3/4-length sleeves.   Dress is lined and has center back zippered closure.   Sweater is unlined.

Measurements-

Dress:
Bust: 29-34"
Waist: 21-26"
Hip: 31-36"
Center Back Length: 38"
Skirt Length: 24"

Sweater:
Bust: 33-35"
Waist: 31-34"
Across Shoulder: 15 1/2"
Sleeve Length: 16"
Center Back Length: 19

Condition: Good. Lining of dress has some faint yellowing throughout, presumably from perspiration. Dress has extremely faint yellowing in the underarms..

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"

Skirt suit from Christian Lacroix is made of a light blue cotton synthetic blend fabric with soutache trim at the lapels and cuffs. Single-breasted blazer has center front single button closure, notched lapels, and two patch pockets. Straight skirt has waistband and zipper and button closure. Both pieces are lined with synthetic fabric. Labeled size 38.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements

Jacket-

Bust: 35"
Waist: 30"
Across Shoulders: 15"
Sleeve Length: 23"
Center Back: 25 1/2"

Skirt-

Waist: 25"
Hip: 34"
Length: 22"

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"

Vintage blouse and skirt ensemble from Giorgio Sant'Angelo dates to the 1970's. The blouse is made of chiffon with leather inserts appliqued on in various places. Wool skirt is pleated all around waistband and has leather appliqued at the hem. Blouse has center front snap closure. Skirt has side waist hook and eye closure. Both pieces are unlined.

Issey Miyake ensemble is made out of his signature pleated fabric with a beautiful horizontal ombré effect that ranges from charcoal gray to a very light gray. The single-breasted blouse/jacket has a three button closure and v-neck with notched lapel. Straight skirt is ankle-length and has elasticized waistband. Unlined.

Labeled size 3.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements

Blouse-

Bust: 36-52"

Waist: 33-42"

Across Shoulders: 18"

Sleeve Length: 22 1/2"

Center Back Length: 25"

Skirt-

Waist: 27-40"

Hips: 35-50"

Length: 36"

Vintage Jean-Claude Jitrois emerald green leather suit dates to the 1980's. It has an extra wide broadtail collar with abstracted stars appliqued throughout. Extremely padded shoulders. Fitted skirt has center back vent and zippered closure. Detached belt snaps closed. Fully lined.

Condition:  Very Good with some wear to the interior of the lapel and some discoloration in the lining of the jacket.

No size label.  Please refer to measurements.

Measurements-

Jacket-

Bust: 36"

Waist: 29"

Across Shoulder: 20"  approximately

Sleeve Length: 22" approximately

Center Back Length: 25"

Skirt-

Waist: 28"

Hip: 38"

Center Back Length: 24"

Belt-

Length: 28"

Width: 2"

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"

Vintage ensemble from Jeanette for St. Martin is completely covered in black sequins and dates to the 1980's. Jacket features automotive patches that are artfully arranged on the front, sleeves, and back. It has center front snap closures and padded shoulders. Pants have elasticized waist. Both pieces are fully lined. Labeled a size Medium

Condition: Excellent

Vintage fitted skirt suit from Karl Lagerfeld dates to the 1990's. It is made out of navy wool gabardine with wine-colored accents. Double-breasted jacket is highly segmented with vertical, curved seams. Notch lapel. Straight skirt has long carwash hem and center back zipper with two heavy-duty hook and eye closures at the waistband. Fully lined.

Labeled size 40.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements:

Jacket-

Bust: 38"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 40"
Across Shoulders approximately 18"
Sleeve Length approximately 22 1/2"
Center Back Length approximately 28"

Skirt-

Waist: 27 1/2"
Hips: 37"
Skirt Length: 26"

Striking four piece ensemble from famed artist Mara Abboud dates to the 1980's and is made of black suede with gold leather accents. Halter-style top gathers softly at neckline and ties at the back waist. Over-sized coat has exaggerated padded shoulders, gold leather trim down the center front opening, and hand-painted leaf appliques. Wide belt has matching leaf appliques and ties at the center back. Ankle-length skirt has elasticized waistband and no closures. All pieces are unlined. Please note that this piece is not signed; however, it is Mara Abboud because I bought two identical ensembles (this one and a purple one) from the same owner and the purple ensemble is signed.

No size label.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements-

Blouse: open

Skirt
Waist: 25-38"
Hip: Open
Length: 37"

Jacket
Bust: 40"
Waist: Open
Hip: Open
Length: 38"