Black Cat Vintage

Known as "the neckline king," Luis Estévez skyrocketed to stardom in 1955 with designs that celebrated--and flaunted--the female figure. Immaculately tailored, this bombshell cocktai...

A bespoke cocktail dress clearly designed with Roberto Capucci’s tiered skirts in mind, this practical sheath is a less formal version of the designer’s evening gowns and looks like ...

A pouty seductress, this cocktail dress was tailor-made for an illicit rendezvous in a smoky Paris café. Super heavyweight silk satin and painted illusion lace prove opposites attrac...

Charming and preppy, this day dress is perfect when the weather calls for light fabric but the event demands tailored style. A sleeveless button-front bodice is balanced by a knife p...

With so much to love about this dress, it's hard to know where to begin! The scrolling sequin pattern not only catches light beautifully but recalls Van Gogh's sky in "Starry, Starry...

A testament to how fine clothes *used* to be made, this immaculate day-to-evening shirtwaist dress boasts impeccable craftsmanship like finished buttonholes, hand finishing and luxur...

Sleeveless Napoleon collar trench dress with buttoning front right storm flap and welted side pockets both sides; wearable as dress or open as a sleeveless trench. Rear buttoning sto...

Though this wartime dress observed all the restrictions of clothes rationing, it suffered no loss of glamour thanks to its clever design tricks. The contrast of fabrics forces the ey...

Searching for a failsafe day dress that can take you from conference to cocktails? Look no further: with just enough feminine details (like back buttons and a half peplum) to make you feel like a woman, this dress also offers the no-nonsense length, sleeves and weight to show you mean business. A work horse AND a play horse...

Midi shirt dress of washable Ultrasuede; plain, cuffless sleeve may be worn full length or rolled up to bracelet or elbow length. 7-plastic dome button-through front closure; V neck ...

Though the 70s may be synonymous with disco, Country Western artists like Glen Campbell, Loretta Lynn and George Jones popularized the genre enough to aff...

A perfect balance between boho romanticism and preppy polish, this dress is as easy to wear as a bathrobe and almost as comfortable. Its unusual color and ruffled lettuce edge keep i...

Made famous by Halston, Ultrasuede dresses were designed for newly liberated working women who needed practical and professional clothes that still looked chic. A neutral pastel that...

Von Furstenberg’s iconic and hard-to-find abstract leaf print was briefly reissued in the early 2000s and appears here on her timeless wrap dress. A chic and versatile take on a wardrobe classic. Collarless wrap dress with bracelet sleeves; tie front closure; hanging loops. Unlined. fabric: silk jersey noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: excellent measurements (approximate due to stretch and adjustability): neckline drop: approx. 11” shoulders: 16” sleeve length: 19” from shoulder, 13” from underarm sleeve circumference: 10” bust: approx. 36” waist: approx. 28” hips: approx. 36” length: 39 ½” from shoulder, 33 ½” from underarm sweep: 46” label: Diane von Furstenberg Vintage...

Featuring a full circle skirt with a nearly 13-foot sweep, this ensemble's fit and flare silhouette is modernized by an on-trend shorter length and eye-catching graphic print. The he...

Aside from its vivid color, the standout feature of this shift is its free-floating front panel, created by the tails of its oversized center bodice bow. Very Audrey Hepburn, from it...

From the personal collection of a department store heiress, this dress was purpose-built for the holidays by the company she owned. Its spot-on mid-century Christmas tassel sketch pr...

A gorgeous example of the kind of playful prints Marni was famous for when Consuelo Castiglioni was still at the helm, this sundress combines the innocence of a pinafore with the sop...

Blums-Vogue department store was Chicago society’s go-to department store for Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, Galanos, Oscar de la Renta, Sarmi, and Yves Saint Laurent. Though without labe...

Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-line silhouette evoke Jackie Kennedy, while its otherworldly color—a combination of silver, dove gray and seagrass—begs for attention with merely a whisper. Sleeveless A-line dress with high round neckline and full princess seams front and back; on-seam front pockets. Neck and pockets heavily crusted with pearls, flower beads and rhinestones. Rear metal zipper closure with top hook and eye; fully lined in gray silk georgette. Matching self covered rope tie with dangling beads at each end. fabric: heavyweight linen, silk georgette, beads noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: very good with one missing rhinestone at center of flower at neckline and two missing beads on one end of rope belt measurements: neckline circumference: 15” shoulders: 15” from shoulder edge to edge bust: 39” waist: 34” hips: 41” length: 38” from shoulder; 31” from underarm sweep: 49” rope belt: 76” long (plus 2 ¼” dangling beads each end) x 3/8” wide label: Seaton Enterprises Ltd...

A bombshell facsimile of an early 60s hourglass cocktail dress, this kittenish frock features a wide off-shoulder portrait neckline, pulled-in waist and below-the-knee length for ext...

A genius example of designer Luis Estévez’s penchant for the feminine form, this dress celebrates hourglass curves with a layered peplum and minimizes figure flaws with clever color blocking. Its hard-to-find larger size makes it more relevant (and collectible!) than ever. Sleeveless day dress with white bodice, black skirt and red bib...

Thanks to its exaggerated cowl neck, floral matelassé fabric and feminine double-layer skirt, this easy day dress slips seamlessly into cocktail hour with a simple change of accessor...

So lightweight it feels like wearing nothing, this billowing day dress is an ideal transitional piece thanks to its long sleeves and ethnic print. A healthy dose of Bohemia with tidy neck ties and sash belt for polish. Long sleeve ethnic print dress...

Neither mint green nor light blue, this dress’s resemblance to ocean mist is only underscored by its sparkling beaded bodice and hips. Its featherweight fab...

Oversize wool bouclé hobo tote bag featuring inset felt and yarn embroidery with mushroom and dragonfly motif on one side. Pale yellow nylon slub lining. fabric: wool, nylon slub no...

A structured, ladylike handbag for ALL fifty shades of gray, this purse combines polish and geometry with practicality. An extremely hard-to-find color for handbags, this medium gray...

Like Bonnie Cashin’s revolutionary “Cashin Carry” bags of the 1960s, this ingenious purse seems to defy physics with the amount of room it offers. Essentially a series of expandable accordion files with multiple pockets and kiss locks to keep contents secure, it eliminates the need for a wallet. Moreover, the heavyweight gold chain handle looks like a piece of fine jewelry and is long enough to be worn on the shoulder. Chocolate brown shoulder bag...

Like hats and fabric handkerchiefs, muffs are a bygone accessory that telegraphed sophistication and offered a capstone to a coordinated outfit. This one is as practical as it is bea...

A ladylike staple accessory and a sign of good breeding, an alligator top handle bag remains as relevant today as it was a half-century ago. Pairs as effortlessly with denim and a trench as it does with a cocktail dress. This one has the very modern added benefit of being large enough to hold a 12-oz bottle of water too! (Please note that due to export restrictions this item may only be shipped to a US address.) Vintage alligator handbag with self-covered top frame and single top handle; interior zippered side pocket with open pocket beneath containing mirror and faux tortoise comb...

Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been surrounded by 24-karat gold plate filigree, that is. This incredible bag’s front face unlatches and lays flat to reveal a mirror on its interior face, an elastic band to hold its original comb and comb sleeve, and a series of padded silk moiré interior drawers and compartments. A handbag worthy of a trip on the Queen Mary...

Post-war suburban gold, this nostalgic box purse is a beautiful, functional conversation piece thanks to its sizeable interior and clever double decker design. The Lucite lid flips open to reveal a tray, beneath which is hidden a second “underground” compartment opened by a spring latch beside the clasp. Unlike most box purses with a single, cavernous interior compartment, this one keeps all your necessities neat and in place. Poodle skirt...

An eye-catching alternative to the traditional gold and silver metal mesh for which the company is famous, this rare enamel plated mesh version also features a unique Bakelite top fr...

Despite its deceptively small size, this pochette remains exceptionally roomy thanks to its fully opening center change purse-style pocket and two side compartments. Petite but practical, the hand-strung polished wood beads create texture and interest for evening, while the velvety chenille ground lends playfulness for day. Deadstock double top handle bag of black chenille punctuated with black wood beads all over surface and handles. Interior features three total compartments including one center compartment with kiss lock clasp closure, plus one side pocket in another compartment. Fully lined in black velvet; plain chenille bottom with protective brass feet. fabric: chenille, wood, goldtone metal noteworthy: clean with compressed air repairs: none condition: deadstock with original tags measurements: width: 7” at narrowest, 9 ½” at widest height: 7” depth: 4” bottom gusset; expands to about 6” when filled mouth: opens to 8” handle: 4” drop label: Walborg (made in Japan by...

Gina Lollobrigida. 57 Chevys. Boomerang coffee tables. There was a time in the 50s when round was square and points meant progress. An icon of mid-century style, this classic geometric handbag...

"And though she be but little, she is fierce," said Shakespeare. With a whopping seven interior compartments AND a matching coin purse in an 8" package, this handbag might have been ...

Though it would be an eye-catching "something old" wedding accessory, this clutch is enough of a standout to hold its own in any formal setting. While its unusual oval shape is its m...

As intricate as an Italian mosaic but as impermeable as a safe, this handbag is both a strongbox and a piece of art. Fully crusted with seed beads—some of which are doubled for extra topography—the purse...

A rare suitcase-style Lucite purse, this statement piece is made even more interesting by the clear vinyl side bellows trimmed in gold. Both traditional ...

A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers. A diminutive but powerful statement accessory. Petite chain handle evening bag with patterned gilt top frame; covered in ivory seed beads and pavé beaded flowers front and back. Open interior compartment; kiss clasp...

Subtly striking, this exquisite silk handbag features a muted Chinoiserie motif that would be remarkable on its own were it not upstaged by its unique figured brass top lid, which is...

Lightweight and flexible, this beautiful evening bag is glamorous thanks to its scrolling beadwork but remains more understated than most Walborgs due to its matte black fabric groun...

Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platf...

This deconstructed wrap coat is a case study in minimalism, which would have been the perfect foil for a lavishly-beaded, boy-cut chemise dress. The attached neck sash is purposely f...

Give your winter wardrobe a shot of blues-busting vitamin C with this supremely flattering, functional and toasty warm looped wool bouclé swing coat. Pair with long hot pink gloves...

Famous for making ready-to-wear clothes with the same meticulousness that other designers reserved for couture, Norman Norell excelled when creating crisp, clean silhouettes that showcased his fastidious tailoring. This contrast coat...

When it came to the details, no one paid attention like James Galanos. To wit, this set is lined with the same quality silk many designers use on the exterior of their dresses; the s...

With the sharp shoulders of the 1940s and the impossible wasp-waisted peplum of the 1950s, this gorgeous jacket represents a time when women’s roles were changing from wartime labore...

Want to look pulled together in 10 seconds flat? Here’s your answer. This minimal crop jacket has no collar or closures to distract from the rest of your outfit, while the rich marin...

Built for frigid winters and as plush and comforting as a teddy bear, this mouton swing jacket features a saturated deep brown color with the slightest hint of silky sheen. In a rare...

Purchased in a Guatemalan market in 1971, this magnificent jacket is an artisanal example of folk costume down to its pockets lined in vintage flour sack...

Few things evoke the counterculture like a fringed suede jacket, and this one is a near duplicate of Dennis Hopper’s iconic version in Easy Rider. Fringed along its front and back We...

One of the most outrageous garments in our collection in color, style and versatility. Of course it may be worn open as a sleeveless coat, but it also looks divine fixed closed with ...

Known for his ladylike but chic designs and masterful fabrics, Giorgio Armani makes a ladies jacket that never disappoints. To wit, his take on the timel...

The possibilities are endless with this coat, from casual wear to evening thanks to the option of the dramatic Elizabethan funnel neck collar. Super voluminous for maximum swing. St...

Your "go-to" fall / winter coat: dressy enough for cocktails, modern enough for daywear and soft enough that you'll never want to take it off. Its neutral shade pairs beautifully with almost any color, while raglan seams and collarless construction keep your look playful. And the buttons? Don't get us started. Collarless coat with ¾ raglan sleeve and 2 slash side pockets; small vertical darts at front and rear shoulder. Three knotted Bakelite buttons...

Known for his ladylike but chic designs and masterful fabrics, Giorgio Armani makes a ladies jacket that never disappoints. No exception, this trim colla...

A regal piece of outerwear whose weight belies its warmth, this exquisite silk velvet mantle is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the touch. Vertical ruching creates drape and texture enough for it to hold its own when paired with drop waist flapper dresses or glamorous evening gowns...

Looking smart and staying warm need not be mutually exclusive. To wit, this Searle princess seam trench coat combines sleek, elegant lines with the warmth and water-resistance of a d...

If you live in a climate where weather can change on a dime, a lightweight coat is essential. This transitional-weight trench not only protects from the elements, it also adds polish...