1960s : Fashions of a Tradition-Changing Decade

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1960's Tina Leser Cotton Print Gown with Matching Shawl
"A Tina Leser Original" label. One of our most famous American sportswear designers of the mid-century. From the late 1960's, a full length cotton print dress with matching shawl in a bandana or calico print. The print a lace and leaves print in mint and white. There is very nice contrasting border prints on straps, borders and inset waist band. The matching shawl is trimmed in hand crocheted lace. This is no run-of-the-mill cotton maxi dress. This is a beautifully designed and constructed dress. The bodice is lined in white cotton, the skirt in a semi-sheer cotton. There is an attached underskirt that has a generous band of hand crocheted lace, to peak out from the skirt. Nice touch. The dress is fitted through the bodice, and through the waist. The skirt is pleated and semi-full. The dress fastens with back nylon zipper, with a wide placket under the waist that fastens over the zipper and hides it. The lining and the attached slip make the dress a bit heavy - probably intended for cooler climates of summer, or spring.

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1960's Malcolm Starr Silk Charmeuse Sheath Dress with Side Drape
"Elineor Simmons for Malcolm Starr" and "Kreegers" labels. Malcolm Starr is the son of designer Frank Starr. Gorgeous silk charmuese floral sheath with front asymmetrical pleated draping. The pleating goes from right shoulder across and down to left hip, where there is a full swag. There is a self bow under the left bust. The bodice is lined in yellow silk with it's own back zipper. The dress fastens with back metal zipper.

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1960's Silk Print Spring Coat
"Exclusively Tailored by Sonella's Fashions, Hong Kong" label. You can tell a good coat by it's lining, and this one has just that: a raspberry silk lining with quilting at the sides, very nice. Floral print (looks Thai) in spring colors of pink and green against an off white back. The coat is open front, except for two hidden snaps at collar and an attached front buckle belt done in self fabric.

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1960's Joseph Magnin Wool Boucle' Tweed Skirt and Top Set
"Joseph Magnin" label. Gorgeous wool boucle' with tweed pattern in cream, coral and pink. The suit consists of a fitted slim- fitting skirt with side metal zipper, and a fitted top with attached self jabot tie. The top fastens in back with a placket of self covered buttons, with the jabot fastening with hooks. The top is lined in pink rayon crepe, the skirt is partially lined in same fabric.

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1960's Pattullo-Jo Copeland Silk Print Dress Suit
"Pattullo-Jo Copeland" label. This is a gorgeous suit with couture details. From the silk covered snaps on the jacket, to the hand stitched silk lining, the tailoring is superb. This technically is a dress with a matching over blouse, you can't wear the dress without it - because the dress has a green silk slip like top that needs something over it. The outfit is made of silk shantung with the most interesting (what looks to me like) triple-process screen print of flowers against a celery green background. The print process makes the flowers almost look 3D. The colors of the print are turquoise, tangerine, light periwinkle blue, violet and grass green. The skirt and blouse top are lined in ivory silk organza. The blouse fastens in front with hidden cloth covered snaps, and has a row of decorative self fabric "pom-pom" style buttons. The side seams of the jacket curve in toward the waist, and are lightly ruched. The skirt has a few pleats at sides, and a back kick pleat. The dress fastens with a back nylon zipper placket.

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1960's Tina Leser Exotic Blanket Skirt
"Tina Leser Original" and "Nan Duskin Philadelphia" labels. Possibly late 50's. As most of Leser's creations, this one has an ethnic influence and is a bit exotic. The fabric is soft and has a fuzzy texture, I think it feels like faux Llama wool (if you've ever felt a llama's fur, you know what I mean). The skirt is fitted at the waist with a pink grosgrain waist band, and is slightly flared at the hem with deep side slits (probably meant to be worn over pants). This scarf or blanket print is in gorgeous colors of spring green, fuchsia pink, black, sky blue and sherbet orange against a cream background. The skirt is lined in ivory silk and fastens with a side metal zipper placket with hooks and eyes.

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1960's Ferragamo Patent Leather Handbag
Marked "De Luxe Ferragamo, Florence Italy" and two other words I cannot make out. Double patent handles, gold tone hardware including a horse-bit closure on front flap. Lined in suede and leather. Good-very good condition, only problems are 2 small breaks in the top patent layer on one handle, can be professionally repaired. Color is dark caramel with swirls.

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1960's Jean Desses Silk Scarf with Box
Signed "Jean Desses' Paris" and also comes with original box marked "les foulards Jean Desses". The scarf is a silk twill fabric with a daisy print, very spring-y. The scarf has an olive/army green border, with golden olive band across top and bottom of scarf. Daisies and sprigs of flowers are in mint, spring green, chartreuse, olive, army green, and apricot against a white back. The scarf has fringes along the top and bottom.

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the forest green ensemble.. #572
it looks brilliant even as a one-piece.. the opaque + the sheer in one

 

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^ It is gorgeous, isn't it? I imagine a girl probably felt like a million dollars when she wore that. Even the dress is lined in silk!

 

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1960's Robert Sargent silk twill scarf with pop art floral screen print
Signed "Robert Sargent" and has label that states "100% Soie, made in France". It is gorgeous. Mint green border. Multi-color flowers. Hand rolled and stitched edges.

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1960's Silk Twill Scarf with incredible screen print
Kind of Peter Max meets Pucci. The design is gorgeous and the colors are really deep and bright. Navy border then turquoise border, inside is off white. Print colors are bronze, turquoise, lavender, sorbet pink, white and navy. Silk twill very nice quality, hand rolled and stitched edges.

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1960's Averardo Bessi Large Silk Scarf
"Bessi" signature as well as tag. Very large 34" square, hand rolled edges. One of the most beautiful prints I have ever seen. Even better than a Pucci print from this era.

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1960's Averardo Bessi Silk Print Scarf
"Made in Italy for Neiman-Marcus" label, and "Bessi" signatures throughout. Abstract designs, waves and flowers in bright colors on silk twill. Hand rolled and stitched edges.

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1960's Op Art Print Silk Scarf
"Neiman-Marcus 100% Silk made in Switzerland" label. Lovely silk twill fabric, hand rolled and hand stitched edges. Great Pucci-like op art print in greens, pinks, corals, bronze and white.

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1960's Christian Dior Silk Scarf
White background with beautiful florals in violet,Bright Dior 2.JPG (67749 bytes) aqua, gold, spring green and navy. Signed "Christian Dior" and also has the tag stating Dior made in France and 100% Soie. Hand rolled and stitched edges.

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1960's Pucci Silk Scarf
Has no labels remaining, does have the little signature Emilio throughout. This is a silk chiffon crepe fabric, and is semi-sheer.

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1960's New/Old with Original box Mr. Seymour custom made reptile stiletto heels
They are stamped "Genuine Reptile, Himelhoch's Custom Made" and "Mr. Seymour". I have always liked Mr. Seymour shoes, super fine quality. These are new old, with the original box, and never been worn. Gorgeous 'gator leather in caramel brown and black. Soft and supple leather.

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1960's Italian Leather Mules marked "exclusively Garolini made in Italy"
Extremely fine leather heels. Light dusty pink leather knotted in the center, with open toe. White leather insoles. Marked on bottom sole "8 1/2M" and "Made in Italy".

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1960's Cotton Dress with Eyelet Lace and Embroidery
This dress was custom made for someone with a small bust and large waist. The cotton is a crisp light blue, with floral eyelet lace design with white embroidery stitching. The waist is fitted and the skirt is full. The bodice is fully self-fabric lined. The dress fastens with back metal zipper.

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