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Hi all, I hope everyone is healthy and safe. I am completely stumped by this suit. It looks handmade to me. Possibly late 40s but maybe 50s? Or am I completely off? Not sure why I associate it with a wedding but that's what I thought when I first saw it. Is it? What kind of fabric is this...

Hello all, Could you help me identify this fabric? I want to call it linen burlap or something like it but it's not as rough to the touch. Thank you Victoria

I believe this is a mid 40s jacket and I found out that these Diamond D buttons by William Drell are very collectible but I am curious about the style. It seems very unique to me but were these common with the "straps" going around from center back around to the side seam? I am calling it...

Hi all, I have a few questions on this suit. I am pretty sure it's 60s but it could be earlier. It has two opposing button holes rather than a button on one side, presumably needing a button chain link. The label is Topal-Carlson. I couldn't find much about the label besides the shop being...

Hi all, I have a cashmere cardigan that I believe to be from the 50s. I would appreciate if you could help me identify the fur on the collar. Also, I can't seem to find much about the Connaught label as most everything out there is about the Crown Prince of Sweden (maybe some connection with...

Hi all, I have this gorgeous dress that I have owned for a long time because I can't figure out how to fix it. I really want to resurrect it somehow but not sure if it's possible, especially by someone like me with rudimentary sewing skills and no sewing machine. The actual fabric is intact but...

Hi all, I was hoping to get your thoughts on dates for this dress. I think it's 40s but sometimes I get uncertain in differentiating 80s does 40s with the original. The fabric really doesn't strike me as 80s at all but I could be wrong. Thank you Victoria

Hi all, What is the terminology for the technique or style of the bodice overlay of this dress? All that came to mind is rope lace but I know that's not a thing. Thank you Victoria

Hi all, I hope the fur experts can weigh in. I know this is lamb but what is the collar made of? Is it beaver or squirrel or something else? Thank you Victoria

Hi all, I am trying to figure out how to fix this dress. The bow (if it could be called that or does it have another name?) was torn off from the dress at the waist seam and now I am not sure how to positioning it correctly. It's probably hard to tell from the photos but it consists of of four...

Hello all, I think this is a 60s mink stole but would like to get a second opinion. Also, on a separate note, how do you provide measurements for stoles? Thank you Victoria

Hi all, I am looking for a dress like this one but not strapless. Also, does this type of skirt style has a name? Thank you Victoria

Hi all, I am looking for help with cleaning this wedding dress. I acquired five different gowns, all seem to be from the 50s and was able to clean the other four successfully with Restoration however this one has me stumped. I can usually tell by the stain if it’s dirt and likely to come out...

Hi, Hoping to get some help with this dress. I thought it was earlier at first. Maybe 40s but now I think it is newer, possibly 60s, after I noticed the back of the belt writing. Thank you Victoria

Hi all, I purchased this vintage bow maker for myself thinking I can finally have a nice bow on my scarfs. Embarrassed to say I can’t figure out how to use it. Anyone has any idea? Thanks Victoria

Hi all, I am trying to date this pair of shorts and thought they were late 60s but then I saw on trademarkia that while the business has existed since 1929, the trademark wasn't registered until 1973 so I figured I was wrong and they are likely from the 70s. What keeps bothering me is that all...

Hi all, I have a few dresses I have acquired over the years that are otherwise amazing and in great condition but for the discoloration on the underarm. What do you typically do in such cases? Is there any trick to repairing or alteration that would preserve the dress without major changes but...

Hi all, I have a customer asking for particular measurements I am not certain about as I am not familiar with the terminology. CB and Cf to Waist CB and CC to Waist CD to waist I think CB and CF are center back and center front but I can’t find anything about CC or CD besides a reference to...

Hi all, I am hoping to get some help confirming that these are mink stoles and that they are from the 60s. Thank you 1. 2. 3. 4. Victoria

Hi all, I am trying to learn a bit more about vintage furs/ stoles. Besides determining the type of fur that it is, which I am still struggling with, I am interested in gauging quality and dating them. Also, I know we don't do specific pricing here on the forum but I would love to learn what...

Hi all, Hoping to get some help dating this dress. Originally, I thought 20s but it belonged to a woman who was a fashion model in the 50s. Also, would you say this is silk rayon? Thank you Victoria

Hi all, I was hoping to get some help with dating this dress. I thought it was 60s at first but I am not so sure the more I look at it. I am familiar with the label since it's from around here. It was a high end boutique located in Brookline, Massachusetts near Boston and showcased the designs...

Hi all, I think these shoes are from the 50s but want to get a second opinion. Also, I am having a hard time figuring what size they are. They are tiny and quite narrow. I measured them from the inside from tip to heel and they were 9” but checking online size charts, it suggests they are a...

Hi all, What is this type of fabric treatment/ technique/ pattern called? And also these two: Thanks Victoria

Is anyone familiar with this label? I think this coat is late 60s or early 70s but would like to know more about the designer. Thanks Victoria

Hi all, Two quick questions. I just got a large lot of various vintage pieces at an estate sale and tossed all in a large trash bag to get them home. Each garment was stored in a separate plastic garment bag. When I started taking them out I realized that one suede coat and one suede purse had...

Hi all, I am super super excited about my most recent acquisition of two early 20th century wedding dresses and one bridesmaid dress. They were in storage boxes with tissue paper and clearly labeled with the names of the bride and groom as well as the date of their wedding and with the name of...

Hi all, Hoping to get some experts to weigh in on dating this dress. At first glance when I picked it up, I thought 50s but the more I look at it, it feels earlier to me. Specifically, the back silhouette is throwing me off. It has a center inverted pleat and a drop waist. Separately, it's...

Hi all, Does anyone know anything about this label and/ or designer? I can't find anything online. Thank you Victoria

Hi all, What is this piece of fabric on the inside of the shoulder/ sleeve seam called and what is the name of the type of shoulder shape it creates? When were these popular? Thank you Victoria