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If you are using a live model, please be sure that she is small enough for the item. I like straight forward descriptions. I don't need or have time to read a lot of fluff. Lastly, I don't want to see a magazine photo of a similar suit. That's not the suit for sale. Claire

The Brooklyn Collection is very rich in Charles James, Schiaparelli, Lanvin, and Mainbocher. It's just amazing that BMA didn't consider it more important. In the end, I think the collection and those of us who love fine fashions will benefit from this transfer. C

I start with a front picture. If I don't like it, I move elsewhere. The next picture I want is the label. It can be at the end, but I want to see it because so many sellers don't describe their items correctly. I also like crisp photos of details like the buttonholes; unfortunately close-ups...

I love how nicely the pattern is matched at the opening. C

The Costume Collection at the Brooklyn Museum is going to the Met. The article was in Tues. NY Times. This is truly exciting--the collection is enormous and just over 100 years old. The Met's collection was already closed for reorganizing, etc. and probably won't be available for research...

The dresses are lovely, Hollis. Claire

In the sixties, some double cloth fabrics were bonded together instead of having a 5th set of yarns. Also, the binding on the seams was very popular; this is the Hong Kong finish. My thought about the fabric is that if it is a bonded double cloth, it is probably sixties; but I'm not sure...

Ang, When you take pix, I would also like to see the buttonhole. It will be a thread handmade if period. Also, details of the seam joining the plaid on the lapels, the gorge line, and notch. Is the plaid on the collar simply the "wrong" side of double cloth? Is it seamed to the camel or is...

Ang, can you show a close up of the seams--both the side you see and the underside? It's just gorgeous! Claire

Thanks for the info. I'll remember that on my next shopping trip. Claire

Update-- Warranty decided price was too high so sending someone else tomorrow. Realistically--no heater before week-end and cold weather is forecast. I'm a very unhappy camper. C

Apparently we need one. Claire

When I tried to turn the heater on this week, it didn't turn on so I called the home warranty co. They sent someone the next day. The repairman told me that he thought there was a carbon monoxide problem but he didn't have the equipment to check it. Another co. came yesterday and declared...

What a wonderful display and educational. C

Mary Alice, I found it when I looked up Dior couture so she must be using "couture" somewhere. C

I looked at the coat because Kerry Taylor had a Balenciaga in the sale this week dated early 60s. I have a Balenciaga almost identical to the one auctioned. Just a note for non-trade members, the Dior coat is advertised as couture. Dior--New York was ready to wear. It was very good rtw, but...

No, I think it's the same one; I'm just catching up and it really is a great article. Claire

I just read the wonderful article about KK and her store the Attic in Mississippi. Congratulations! KK. Claire

Jupiter, Saturn, and the crescent moon were all lined up in the southwest. Look tomorrow to see if you can see them. This is a once every 40 yr. event. Jupiter is large and very bright. Claire

I had a Jerry Silverman 60's dress which was beautifully made. I gave it to Kent State because they had very little from Silverman and Rodgers at the time. The two designers had a magnificent collection but very little if anything of their own when they gave the collection to Kent State...

Welcome and good luck with your sales. Where are you in Ga? Claire

Well, I've learned to delete posts. Mary Jane, thanks. My photo locations are posted but I can't get the photos into the box. The locations were right here, then when I came back they were gone. What am I doing wrong? C

I think this is the Beene coat, but maybe also the black dress-- I think I am beginning to "get it"

Cowgirl hat found, worn, and put away for another 5 years. Now to Beene. The little narrow hem you described has several names: baby, chiffon, or machine-stitched hem. The first garment I remember seeing it on was a Ralph Lauren about 1973. It was a pleated, lightweight silk skirt. The narrow...

Must go to a birthday party but will write about Beene's tech. later. In the meantime, I have to find my cowgirl hat--yep, I look silly in it. C

I have a lot of Beene that I have worn through the years. The only quilted is a silk plaid "swing" coat with dress; dress has quilted bodice of plaid, empire waist, and white 4-ply silk skirt. Several of mine have odd fabrications such wool and silk satin--a fun dress up "tent" dress for a...

The problems with making a Chanel-inspired jacket is that you need them for the sleeves as well as the front. You can easily get to 10-12 in a hurry. I bought some Chanel buttons with trademark at a resale shop in NY. I think there are 12 and they were $200. which is a reasonable price...

I really need a Balenciaga couture jacket--any condition; and since I need to rip the lining, poor condition and cheap is preferred to pristine. Moth holes, badly worn, no or partial lining are acceptable, but it must be couture. Claire Shaeffer

The little hole that the shank fits in is an eyelet which I'm sure you already knew. There are two advantages of these buttons: 1. Fragile buttons can be removed for cleaning 2. The same set of buttons can be used on more than one outfit. This would allow you to purchase very expensive buttons...

The quilting looks like Beene. Gorgeous dress!Claire