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Hello All, Here is a 100% silk dress in fuscia which I adore (alas way too small for me!) In describing it to another, I ran into myself not knowing what certain features are called. My thought was to describe the dress as "80s does 40s" but what does one call that asymmetrical apron piece on...

Hello! I have this dress that has symmetrical glass-beaded designs on both sides, a waistline that sits below the natural waist (depending on the height of the person wearing it, it might be a drop waist), and snap closures at the side. It has a beaded belt which looks like someone has maybe...

Hi all, Brand new here and thankful to have found you! I would love feedback on a dress I just found. The main issue is: There are two "designer" labels. The one I have found info on is MILGRIM....Sally Milgrim was the designer and was active from the 20's to the 60's, with the last Milgrim shop...

I picked this tropical dress up at a thrift shop, but I am unable to find any information about it. Can anyone help me out? Thanks

Hi, I need some help identifying this label. I can’t seem to find anything on the internet regarding it. The tag has been cut off, so I am unsure of what the material is. Thanks.

I have acquired this dress and would like to sell it, but I have no idea how to price it?? ( I don't normally sell vintage clothing) I have been researching it for days, with no luck. I can't find any dresses like it, I have found undergarments/ slips, but I didn't think they made slips in bold...

Hi everyone! I am new here=) please help me to date this dress. Is it 80s or younger?

Hello lovely people! I found a floral cotton dress in an antique store that was labeled "1920s." I did not buy it because it has serged seams, but now I am wondering about it. Maybe it is a reproduction? Anyway, I have attached photos of the dress. It also has belt loops that definitely are...

Hi! I found this Lanvin shirt dress at a thrift shop in Poland. Thanks to your website I know it's probably from the late 70's. Do you think it's genuine Lanvin? Is this design unique? Thanks for your help. Magda

Could someone please help with a proper name for this style of dress and an perhaps who could have designed it? I have been searching the internet for 3 days trying to find a similar style for what I believe to be a 1960 formal dress (based on colour, placement of the metal zipper and the...

Hello everyone, first time posting here but a long time fan of the forum :). I've recently acquired an interesting dress that I have a hard time dating. It's possibly custom made as there is no brand label and just one tag sewn to the seam allowance, which says it's pure silk (Reine Seide)...

hello! I found this dress and am not completely sure of date. I know this is very old. Its a lined velvet and has an uneven bottom hem. Any info would be appreciated Has clasps on side

Hi, I am not sure about the era of this dress. I think it may fit on 60s because of the pattern but the label seems quite "new", so maybe 80s? What do you think? It has an opening on the side of a leg and the zip closes in the middle of the back. It's sized as a 42 which would be as a 10 US...

Trying to find this designer information. No label in the labels by VFG. I see he was quite a prominent designer and even used in sewing patterns. Any info greatly appreciated. 1960s/1970s party dress.

Hi, I think this dress might be from 60s but still doubt a bit about if it's the right era. The fabric is quite thick and kind of puffy. It's made in Spain. Thanks!

Hello! I just picked up this dress at an estate sale and I'm having trouble placing its era. I have a general idea, but the style of the dress isn't something I'm familiar with. It's a knit that I believe is completely hand stitched. The zipper is metal (Talon) and the teeth are smaller than...

Hi, Thanks for letting me join you. I have a partially made, almost 100 year old dress that I have acquired from my 84-year-old cousin a couple years ago. The story goes that our great aunt was a dressmaker for a wealthy woman in Philadelphia in the 1920s. This was a dress that she was making...

Hello, I found this beautiful two piece gown with an ILGWU-ADCF label on it. I haven't seen the ADCF logo before, was wondering if anyone had any information on when this might have been made? This is the only tag in the dress.

Update: decided to keep it and have it altered :) thanks all :)

i recently acquired a 1920s beaded gown from french couture house Philippe et Gaston (it has the original label). It’s a beautiful work of art ( in my eyes) and am having a heck of a time finding out much about the dress or designers on line other then what’s on Wikipedia. I did find a picture...

Hi! I'm new to the forum and would like some help judging whether a dress I have found is genuine YSL (as it is quite pricey..but really pretty!) Couldn't spot the exact same label in the Label Resource. The Variation labels pictured have a border around the text, but I'm hoping there may...

I understand from reading that this dress is probably from the 40s-50s? Was hoping to narrow it down a little. I can't fit it on either of my dress forms. I could probably try it on if it's crucial to dating it. It has such an old and classy air to it. The pics don't do it justice. It comes to...

Hello! I've had this dress for a while and have always thought it an interesting piece. My guess was that it dates 60s because of the length, the center back zipper and overall style. The only label is a very faded white square that states "Lot Sz 13." The dress itself is definitely a S/M when...

Please help me with dating this dress. I found two dresses online with a similar label Pierany minus the street addy. One said it was 70's and another 40's ( the exact same label ). What do you think? Thank you so much, Joanne

I am hoping for more information on the date of this Marimekko maxi dress I just bought. It looks like 60s or 70s but the XS is throwing me - I thought older ones would be marked 32, 36, etc. But the rest of the tags look very vintage. Also wondering who designed the fabric if anyone knows. I...

Hello all, I have searched and searched for this label and have gotten no where. I don't know where you professionals gather your information. But, as always I'm truly amazed. I found a suit in green in the weave style that sold for $30.00 on Posh Mark. There was no other information nation...

I just got what was described by an auction house as a '50s Pierre Balmain dress. The design seems to be congruent but it's a little concerning that the label says "Pierre Balmain of Paris" instead of just "Pierre Balmain, Paris. I can't seem to find any other example where Balmain used the...

My sister bought this amazing dress from the vintage store and the brand is called Art Road (logo attached) but I cant find any record of it online - i really love this dress and would like to find more, does anyone know the brand and know where i can find any? thanks

Hi guys, After hours of research online, I still haven't found the brand of a specific kind of dress I love. Now I'm stuck! I was hoping to lend your expert eye please to try and find out the maker. I'm uploading some photos below. Would anybody know who made these dresses please? Many...

This dress is silk, but it doesn't seem to be well-made. It is also not in the Diane Von Furstenberg style of a wrap. I was wondering if someone sewed it and put Diane's label on it, or if this is authentic. If it is authentic what decade is it from?