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Hello everyone, A friend of mind came across a great find while thrifting today. It's appears to be a Balmain jacket but she's not sure about it's authenticity since the label says (In French) it's a Pierre Balmain designed in Paris for Fashion of Florida in Miami. Does anyone know if this is...

Hello, After some assistance on a Shaheen dress I have the selvedge is printed as follows "A Shaheen of Honolulu Screen print by Oriana" Who/ What was Oriana? I've searched and searched the internet to no avail As an aside, pic of the dress and selvedge alongside this post : ) Liz

I acquired this black nylon robe, labeled Schiaparelli, as part of an estate consisting of quality vintage garments, including several designer dresses. At first, I believed the label to be correct, but upon closer inspection, it appears it has been added or resewn into the robe. 'Schiaparelli'...

I'm new to this forum (just joined today) thought I would jump right in and post! I have recently launched my own website and at the moment I am selling a lot of retro Escada pieces. Does anyone have any good images of past fashion ads for the brand? I have a few from the 80s/90s but there...

Hello, I was given this Pierre Balmain jacket by a relative a few years ago, and I have yet to find any information on it. Around what year was this jacket made? What is the story behind it, if any? Was this one of the jackets designed by Pierre Balmain for the air force? Also, what would...

Hello! Label question here. I've seen a lot of 40s/50s Lilli Ann jackets with labels. You know, with the larger, almost square-ish label with the zig zag border, and they say "an original from Lilli Ann of san francisco"? Well, I have only seen these placed in the upper inside neck area. I've...

I bought a suit 4 years ago with the label Clarewood of London, and researched it extensively, it was very hard to find any information and it seems the label is very rare. but the information i found was that this was from a collaborative collection with Nina Ricci. There isn't anything that...

Hi all you Vintage lovers, I have a question to all of you who knows Christian Lacroix. I have found a beautiful Christian Lacroix jacket, but I am not sure where this collection is from? I am pretty sure it is not a fake. But I have never heard about this "15 Christian Lacroix" as mentioned...

I would like to know more about this Jean Patou Numbered Couture dress, especially the period or year of make and if it could be a sought after piece, thanks!!

Hi everybody I have been asked to look after a large estate of designer clothes of a friend of mine, I have photographed the clothing etc and i uploaded it in a shopify account, however, I am a sitting duck when it comes to knowing the value of the clothing, all designer brand: pierre balmain...

Wondering if you could help me with this coat, I cant find any information on it, also if you were to sell it what price would it be at?

Hi, I'm needing advice on pricing a Vogue/Paris Original sewing pattern. It's pattern #1451 by Balmain. I'm going to sell the pattern but haven't been able to find any information on the internet and would like to offer a fair price. The pieces have been cut. A few pieces have been cut with...

I was hoping someone on here could help me learn more about my grandmother Haydee Gonzalez. My mother passed away a couple of years ago and I remember all the amazing stories she would tell me about my grandmother and the beautiful dresses she designed, my mother wore nothing but in the 50's...

I am interesting in learning about these three hats - anything about the label, and dating them. thank you for help!

Hi all! I came across this wool cape today(forgive the wrinkles) and I was wondering about the Pendleton "Hand Tailored" labels. I understand that Pendleton was handing out labels in the 50's and 60's with a purchase of fabric to sew in the garments, does anyone have a date on when they started...

Is there a particular timeline on the Bob Mackie Artwear? or labels that changed possibly? Thank you. Sandy

Hello all! I wanted to get your opinion on this Hanae Mori dress that I just acquired. I didn't see this exact label in the label resource and this one feels on the cusp to me, could be 60s or 70s. Any thoughts? The dress is all silk with a metal back zipper.

Hi guys, long time lurker, I think this is my first post. Anyone know much about late 70s/early 80s Furstenberg? I have recently come across a leopard print coat/mac labelled 'Diane Von Furstenberg for Main Street' Its worn, but it has its swing tag still, which dates it at 1981. Its quite a...

I'm just in the learning stages regarding vintage hats. What can you tell me about this one. It has a cloth Schiaparelli Paris label like the 1950's hat label in the VFG library. The body is stamped Imported body, Milady, Made in the United States. This seems contradictory to me....an...

How do you authenticate a pair of Nina Ricci vintage sunglasses? I found and bought a beautiful pair of Nina Ricci oversized triangle shaped sunglasses at an antique shop in a tiny town. I paid very little for them, and wanted to know how to authenticate them. They have the classic "N" on both...

I came across this beauty today and was wondering its worth and where is the best place to try an sell it. I looked at the label page and it seems it is from the 70s-80s. It is a size 16. It says style 10416, RN 19810. It is a beautiful sheer gray with a gray lining except the sleeves which are...

Hi there! This is my first forum post, but I'm a long-time visitor. I recently purchased a 1950's dress with a Claire McCardell by Townley label located at the left skirt side seam allowance near the skirt hem. I noticed that the right label edge has been re-stitched to the seam allowance, but...

I have a darling early 70's skirt. I'm told that it is by a Tami Rich. I can't seem to find anything on her. Does anybody have the resources to tell me a little more about her clothing? Here is the skirt I acquired. How would you describe it?

I found this interesting Norman Norell Wool dress. I'm wondering if anyone else out there has seen one similar to this one in a magazine or book? I'm guessing it is from the early 1960s. It has a metal zipper. I found a Norell on the Met Museum's site that had a similar neckline, fabric, pockets...

Hello: I purchased this dress and would like to know if it is a true Halston and the age. The fabric looks like gauze. It has two pieces: one dress in a dark blue or black color with electric blue inside and a dress like a short caftan with the opposite color combination, electric blue outside...

Hey all! I stumbled upon this site looking for answers to questions about a skirt I found on a thrifting spree. The skirt is a deep green color with scarlet stitching, brass buttons and a matching green/brass belt. I took some pictures - the tag on the back is pictured. It's beautiful in person...

Hi Everyone, I am all new to this vintage fashion thing. I stumble to this pretty dress yesterday and decided to get it for my trip to Disney world (I want to have my own version of Bell dress) Well, when I got home I decided to look it up since it has a label. I dont know if it means any...

I picked this up at an estate sale this morning~2 inches across and heavy~ On the front it says: Hollywood Vassarette Underneath it all On the back it has a bust of a man with a wig, under that it says Newton, with an apple (Isaac I presume). Around the edges it says "Stay There!" 5 times...

Galanos Amelia Gray of Beverly Hills dress. James Galanos. Ok. so any help with this dress greatly appreciated. In the labels of VFG this label is on a 1969 gown but my dress looks so modern.

I sold a Burberrys' hat that had the store tag still on it and it was in the original gift box. I was helping a friend go through theclosets full of designer clothing at this estate he was hired to appraise and the hat was found down the basement. Last night, I get a message from the buyer that...