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Hello, new here and excited about this awesome resource. I have two labels that I would like help with please. Both dresses were bought in Australia, but the seller knows nothing about them. The Jacqueline Original is pure wool, A line, orange and brown checks.The Crimplene is brown and black...

Hi, I have a Gunne Sax dress that looks like it can be dated to the early 1970s. I have done some research online, but I'm curious as to tell how "rare" one of these dresses are. I have found similar ones priced online for anything from 75$ to 200$, but I have also seen others listed as "rare"...

Hi! Found this adorable Miss Dorby Dress. Would this be 1950s or 1960s? Or later? Thanks!! Kathy

Hi all I was recently offered a supposedly vintage CD dress that seems rather dubious and have attached some photos. If anyone can share with me their feedback on the authenticity of the dress and any background info it would be greatly appreciated. Cheers1

Hi! I found this adorable dress labeled Jessica Howard by Mitchell Rodbell. From all searches, dresses with this same label are listed as from the 1980s. How do I confirm? Many Thanks!!!

This was my grandmother Mimi's Emilio Pucci dress. She had a huge collection of designer dresses and I just recently found out my aunt dumped them all off in an attempt to de-clutter. I could absolutely cry every time I think about it. ANYWAY, somehow I managed to hold on to this dress since I...

Could use help dating this embroidered lawn dress. I am not very well versed in dating earlier 1900s pieces (or telling if it is a repro) Fabric is very thin and light and semi sheer, hems appear to be hand stitched. Hidden metal hook and eye closures down the front to around the waistline...

Hello All! I recently purchased this lovely handmade orange-red dress/dressing gown. I believe it is vintage, but I am unfamiliar with the style and I am hoping for some help dating it and help to figure out what it was used for. It is very elegant with a button front, but it doesn't close all...

Hi! Anyone know anything about this dress label? Does it say Perry boutique? how old can it be? I can’t find any information about this dress. But I kinda want to date it, it says Feltine and pure new wool on the small tags. It’s a beautiful dress, sadly it doesn’t fit me but I still love it...

Hello all, I found this beautiful dress at a thrift store and am having difficulty dating it. It appears to be either a sack style dress or possibly bedroom attire. The stitching is exquisite, all the seams have a single straight stitch excepting the collar which has a zig zag stitch and the...

Hi, I'm wondering if this wedding dress is a Domb. I've seen this label before, but it usually has "by Domb" on the label. Any ideas ? Thanks !!

hi fellow vintage lovers! this dress is so cute but...have you ever seen this DVF label? I would date this dress in the sixties but the label is nothing I've ever come across, it seems nicely handmade and the label is pressed on not sewn, font is not exactly like my other DVF's, I've done all...

Hi everyone ☺️ I'm not sure if there's any information out there for this, but I was wondering if the ribbon loops used to keep clothing on hangers has any specific known era when they were invented? I found this incredible dress that reminds me so much of Anne of Green Gables with her...

Hello! I have this Mister Robert dress and I'd love to know more (or anything really) about the history of the company. I can't seem to find anything anywhere about this label. It seems maybe the company was registered in San Francisco. But that's about it so far. Can anyone help? There seems...

I have had this Beatles dress for over 40 years. I know it was produced in Amsterdam and sold to fans, ushers may have worn them as uniforms. I am trying to figure out best how to put a value on it and best places to possible list it. Condition is very good. No rips or tears, minor yellowing...

Hi, I have a gorgeous evening dress that I got from my mother that was purchased in the eighties. The designer is Peter Barron of London. I've noticed throughout the internet that people are selling some of his pieces, mostly from the '60s, but nobody provides information on this designer. I'm...

I just purchased today and feel so deeply in love. I would love if you could help me out with dating<3

Hello Everybody, I recently got an Escada Couture gown from a late distant relative. It is Escada Couture from (most likely) the 80s or early 90s. I have seen a few other Escada pieces from that time online, that feature the same distinct sunflower embroidery. So, I am guessing, it is part of a...

Help! Any ideas about this label? It’s a vintage all white dress that looks like a nurse uniform.

I bought a beautiful black vintage christian dior dress, and I'm really curious what era it came from! It says it's made in paris France, made in France for creed, its completely invisible hand stitching, a black long sleeve dress with a polka dot silk band tying around the breasts and cuts off...

Hello! I have a gorgeous 1950's Pierre Balmain Black Dress and I wonder if anyone here could help me pin point the collection, season, and/or year? I am also looking for a reference image. If anyone has a resources for images from his 1950's shows/ad/fashion magazine editorial I would love...

Hi! I'm looking for some advice for cleaning antique linen dresses. Typical staining with antique linens, yellowing, etc. I have read great things about "Engleside restoration fabric restorer", I have looked everywhere, but I can not find anywhere online that will ship it to Canada. I have...

Hello, I am a novice at identifying more than basic vintage fabrics, so hoping I can call on your expertise(s) to help with this recent find. So far, the closest I can get is perhaps FAILLE....appears to be a blend of silk and either cotton or linen...Unfortunately, this site will not let me...

Has anyone heard of this brand or know when it was from?

Hello! I have this awesome sleeveless mini dress with no label and am looking to learn more about it. Based on a Talon zipper guide this is from the 1930s but because of the shape I'm wondering maybe if it was for a little girl?

I posted this photo in another thread, but the thread was 5 years old so I don't know that it will be seen by anyone. I am cleaning out my closet and had forgotten about this beautiful piece. I can't seem to find much info about this designer nor find many photos of her other designs. Does...

Hi I am trying to help and elderly friend. She has a beautiful black beaded/sequined/ tassle Teal Traina dress with matching sequined jacket . After researching I found the label matches late 1950's to early 60's We are trying to find out what it is worth. It's in mint condition. If anyone...

Does anyone have any historical information on this label? I have had several stunning pieces with said label, all dating from the 1950s, and they have all been stunning and beautifully made. This one is no exception. But I can find out no information.

Does anyone have an idea of whether this item's value/when it's from? I found it a couple weeks ago at a small thrift store.

I’m look for information on this dress. What year and info on the label.