About Katy Kane
Katy Kane is an antiques dealer specializing in the finest examples of vintage and couture clothing. They can be seen in the permanent collections of The Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum, The Kyoto Costume Institute, Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston, FIT, LACMA, FIDM, and the DeYoung Museum, to name a few. They have been worn on Broadway, in television productions, major motion pictures and BBC productions. Katy can currently be seen as an Appraiser on the PBS television program Antiques Roadshow. Voted "Best High-End Vintage Clothing" by Philadelphia Magazine.
Established in 19781stDibs seller since 2025
Featured Pieces
Pauline Trigere Iconic Diamante Studded Black Silk Evening Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
An iconic rhinestone encrusted bodice on a sleek, form fitting black dress from Pauline Trigere will make sure that all eyes are on you.
Trigere did many variations of this beadwork ...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses
Monte-Sano
Pruzan, NY Ivory Wool Evening Coat Retailed by Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New Hope, PA
Designed in New York City by Monte-Sano
Pruzan, a highly regarded fashion house, well known for their tailoring, this cream ribbed wool coat is classically elegant. The coat i...
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Mid-20th Century American Coats
Trigere Gold Tissue Silk and Black Wool Three Piece Dress and Matching Cape
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a stunning set from Pauline Trigere consisting of a gold halter neck bare back body suit, a matching gold sash, a black wool faux wrap skirt with a high opening in the front....
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Late 20th Century American Informal Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Sexy Two Piece Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
Yves Saint Laurent designed this sexy two piece black velvet and black faille dress with a halter neckline and a boned bodice lined in black satin. The top has a left side zipper an...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Chanel Cashmere and Silk Shawl Chanel Logo Design
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
This chic two tone beige cashmere and silk shawl from Chanel has a subtle allover Chanel logo pattern. It is woven forwards and backwards so that there is no wrong side to the shawl...
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Late 20th Century French Shawls
Bill Blass Beaded Black Velvet Jacket with Pure White Beaded Trim
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
Bill Blass designed this beautiful beaded black velvet jacket and the detail is just amazing! The body of the jacket is covered with alternating rows of white beads surrounded by b...
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Late 20th Century American Jackets
Oscar de la Renta Chocolate Brown Satin Skirt Suit
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New Hope, PA
An Oscar de la Renta chocolate brown satin suit lets you stand out in a crowd of black evening pieces. The quiet luxury of the fabric and craftsmanship speaks volumes. The jacket ha...
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1980s American Skirt Suits
Yves Saint Laurent Colorful Wool Challis Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
This Yves Saint Laurent wool challis shawl is just bursting with color! The center of the shawl has a white background with magenta, green and yellow designs. This is edged with a ...
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1970s French Shawls
Geoffrey Beene Cream Silk and Gold Lame Two Piece Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
Geoffrey Beene designed this two piece dress, blouse and skirt, in a casual style using elegant fabric and buttons. The fabric is cream silk with an abundance of metallic gold threa...
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Bill Blass Velvet Pants with "Diamond" Buttons on Left Leg
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
These Bill Blass black velvet pants have eight large faux diamond buttons on the left side. They all have functioning buttonholes so that you can open that leg all the way up to the ...
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Late 20th Century American Pants
Geoffrey Beene Black Satin Trimmed Open Work Coat ex Iris Apfel Collection
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
This stunning coat designed by Geoffrey Beene using black satin and slivers of braided silk is just amazing. I was thrilled to sell it to Iris Apfel at The Palm Beach show in the ear...
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Late 20th Century American Coats and Outerwear
Pauline Trigere Tissue Silver Lame Blouse
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
This Pauline Trigere silver tissue lame blouse whispers quiet elegance. It is a pullover with a deep V neckline and an optional hook and eye. The shoulders are lightly padded and ha...
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