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Hi! I'm new to the platform, and my name is Elle. I'm studying for a Ph.D. in fashion history/historic textile conservation. I also wear vintage daily. I'm posting this to ask about the Charmode Nuback from Sears Roebuck and Co. I checked the VFG label resource and scoured the Internet but could...

Hi,guys! Recently found this Christian Lacroix knitted dress, maybe you can tell which year it was made and if its documented? Thanks a lot!

I was about to list this Perry Ellis skirt and looked up the label--It's not in the VFG label resource (happy to add it upon confirmation of my suspicions). It is unlike any Perry Ellis Portfolio labels I've ever seen. A cursory Google search says he established an earlier PORTFOLIO label while...

I haven't seen this Escada label before and I was wondering if it was familiar to anyone/if anyone knew what decade it was from? It's very similar to the Escada Elements label... but the shirt feels slightly more modern. I attached images of the labels and the shirt itself. Thanks in advance!!

Hi all! I thrifted these psychedelic jeans recently. It is clear that someone altered them by lowering the rise so there is no label and the zipper was changed but I just realized that the rivets are Dolce & Gabbana. I haven't been able to find them online anywhere. I think they're probably...

Does anyone know the name of this Vivienne Westwood bag? I’ve been scouring the internet, and I cannot find any info. I assume it’s from the early 2000’s, but I am not sure…. I found these photos on a resale website, but the item listing did not have a name for the bag. (And the bag was sold...

Hi Everyone, Not sure about this one for dating and wondering if these mother of pearl-y buttons would be original? Thanks for any help. Lauren

I have this beautiful Gene Shelly. Wondering what it might be worth or how much it would cost to restore it. Or just any info about the dress or when it is from.

Hi All wonder if someone can help please? trying to date this label but not having much success. Does anyone know anything about this label regarding authenticity, date etc. Thank you in advance

Found this dress in a thrift store and can't seem to find any information on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!

I love the fancy script on labels from the 40s and 50s BUT can someone help me with this one? This is a beautiful wool late 40s suit or early 50's. It looks like Gohrin, but I have no idea. Much appreciated!

Hi there, I'm trying to date this amazing Pierre Balmain chiffon kaftan. I hope somebody can help me to date it... Thank you!

Hi everyone, I am needing help with the Christan Lecroix necklace, it is beautiful. Any help is much appreciated. Sincerely, Janice. On the back of this necklace it has his name and it also says Made in France

I've been using Google and Google lens to learn more about this brand but I can't find anything about this label. I suspect the dress is from the '80s but I'm not sure. There's another company that produced clothing in the 80s called Outlander but the tag is different. It doesn't help that a lot...

I pick this beauty up yesterday but I’m having a hard time placing the label. Obviously I’m hoping it’s real and would appreciate any info. This is the only tag I can find. Please share your thoughts! Thanks in advance!

Hello, i have a Burberry camel overcoat, but with a pink check pattern. I am wondering if this was a special order for a customer?. Please see pics.. Any info. would be much appreciated. Thanks, Paul S

I recently purchased a late 50's/early 60's Norman Norell suit. However, the more research I do, I never find any Norell items with such elaborate buttons. Has anyone else seen a Norell with buttons like these?

I have a vintage Lilli Ann swing coat that belonged to my mother. She passed away in 2012 and the coat has just been hanging in my closet since. I finally decided to do some web research and came across this group. I was hoping you could tell me more about this item. Any information you...

Hi all. I am doing an on-going online article on obscure British lingerie makers, a kind of tribute to the forgotten, the nearly forgotten, and the should-be forgotten. The problem with researching mid-century obscure British lingerie makers is that they are, well, obscure! By their very...

Hellooo, I have a question about Balmain r-t-w line. Was rtw called Balmain Ivoire when Erik Mortensen was the designer? Can I describe vintage Balmain blazer that has "Balmain Ivoire" label/tag as Pierre Balmain's r-tw? It was on the rtw f/w 1989/90 runway show. thank youuu!

Hey guys, picked up a John stephens shirt today you may or may not know hes very well respected, I’ve tried to find the same label but to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated! The labels I’ve seen say “John stephen of Carnaby street” Mine says “John Stephen of London”

Hello, all! I’ve been hanging onto this gown for quite some time now. I assumed it was fake when I purchased it- but now I want to do my due diligence and make sure. I’ve looked through many runway shows and countless photos and can’t find this dress. It looks like the ‘93 style of dress with...

Hello, Could someone give a hand dating this JPG tag please? JPG has so many, i'm not familiar with this one. It's supposed to be a vintage tag but I'm seeing some of those tags with items in perfect condition so I'm a little bit suspicious... Thank you

Hi everyone. I have 2 Vera scarves - no ladybug on the logo, but the fabric is confusing me as to dating them. They are both 100% Acetate. Both have rolled hems. I'm just going to post a couple of photos because I'm brain dead today & I think photos will tell the story better. Many thanks! I've...

Hello all, Has anyone seen this Sonia label variation? It has "Sonia" in script with NEW YORK - PARIS, Made in India. The garment is an oversized nylon jacket in gold and green with a large butterfly on the back. Vintage indeed from approximately the 80s. Is this a Sonia Rykiel? Thank you in...

Hello ladies and gentlemen, I am new here and do happy to find the group of people who knows about fashions I found those ladies hills on estate sale with original sale receipt As you can see it is from 1960-th and were sold by Mr.Jay Drama in Footwear Millburn, NJ It is snakeskin and leather...

Hi all, I was incredibly lucky enough last year to come across a traina norell set from the 40s - 50s. It is not documented, and I have pursued documentation but haven't (yet) come across anything. i am wondering if this is something I should give to a museum. It is signed Traina-Norell on an...

Hi! I’m new here! Trying to gather any information regarding the Huddlespun brand and it’s age. I have a three piece in new condition, and have zero clue about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hi All - new to this site and to vintage products! I'm trying to buy a vintage 1970s Emilio Pucci scarf and while it's in the original packing - the scarf has no labels sewn into the scarf, ie the Emilio Pucci tag, washing instructions and material tag. The seller insists it's authentic and...

Hi! I was given this vintage (antique?) dress and told it was "early 20th century." I'm having some trouble figuring when exactly it is from. It does have a side zipper, but I wonder if it was added later? Inside it has a hand-stitched tag that says MARIELI. I included some pictures of the...