Palm Springs Fashionista

PLEASE NOTE: this one of the most talked about, collectable Fashion coffee table list to come out in many years. Published by Phaidon, it is sold out WORLDWIDE. This copy is unopened...

Such an amazing pair of vintage Charles Jourdan, Paris shoes. The body of the shoe is an embossed snake print leather. The trim is I believe cowhide printed...

What a beautiful suit! From Beverly Hills with love. Vintage suits have them most beautiful quality and workmanship. Never seen detail like this. The lace has hand sewn leaves to cre...

One of the most beautiful and luxe pieces by designer Oscar de la Renta that we have ever had. From the Fall 2006 Collection, NYC. Purchased at Neiman Marcus (double label) this is a...

A super chic Oscar de la Renta leather skirt, hand pieced in Alligator embossed and flat brown leather. Purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC. ...

A beautiful 2 pc suit by Oscar De La Renta Pink Label. The suit is size 8, Made in the USA. We show pics of the suit 2 ways. With longer l...

This Roberto Cavalli gown was designed specifically for Mary J Blige to wear at a concert in Italy and was produced in a very limited quantity for Cavalli...

It’s rare to find a hand beaded gown by a leading New York designer in larger size. This gown was specially ordered in size 18. This luxe, timeless ...

A rare Plus Size evening glamour custom made set by New York Designer, Stephen Yearick. The tunic and palazzo pant have a very Art Deco/ Auntie Mame vibe to it. The short sleeve tunic has a mock turtle entirely covered in bugle beads and the bodice is covered in an abstract zig-zag pattern. There is a removable bugle beaded belt with hook and eye closure to drape on hip or wear as a straight tunic. The slightly cropped palazzo pant has pockets and easy relaxed elastic waistband. Size tag was removed, but as per the other items from this fashionistas closet, the set is a 16-18. The tunic was designed to be fluid and oversized. This entire two piece outfit...

It is very hard to find a ensemble by legendary American designer Geoffrey Beene in this condition and of this high end quality. It has everything that Mr. Beene was known for. The ...

Hard to find a vintage dress that is over 30 years old, looks as Modern now as it did when it was designed, and was in the closet of a Palm Springs Fashionista never worn, new with t...

This jacket was from the runway group of Michael Kors high end collection made in Italy. The jacket it expertly cut with pleat detail and side pockets and chic 3/4 sleeves.It has 2 l...

This dress way from the Michael Kors collection made in Italy. Very high end it retailed over $1500. Brilliantly cut and the fabric is spectacular. It is an Italian embossed floral m...

Design team of Cushnie and Ochs did amazing collections in NY before they split up. This is one of those pieces that made them a label to be reckoned with and caught on with a celebr...

We were so happy to find something unique and different in one of our fashionista clients closet. Hidden and tucked away in the back is this vintage two piece set. We are not familia...

So Chic! We purchased this set from a Beverly Hills Estate. They were together in a I Magnin garment bag so we decided to keep them together. The skirt is spectacular. Designed by Vi...

CHIC! If you want one piece of collectible fashion from this amazing female trailblazer fashion desgner, something done with her iconic pleated is just the thing to own. Done for the...

It really doesn’t get more beautiful than this collectible blouse designed by Alber Elbaz for House of Lanvin Paris celebrating their 125th anniversary with a special runway show and...

Classic Oscar de la Renta. 2009 collection considered one of his best! His embellished and hand beaded embellishments have become synonymous with the Oscar’s de la Renta collections....

This dress is the “Mysterious” Marc Jacob’s dress. We were told it is a one of a kind, custom made dress designed personally by Marc Jacobs for a A list celebrity in the Marcc Jacobs...

Chic. NWOT. From the Fall 08 Collection. Made in Italy. Has been stored in a drawer wrapped in white tissue paper since purchase from NYC. The Cashmere and Silk twin set is in the hi...

We have never seen an evening gown (couture or designer ready to wear) that has as much jaw dropping, exquisite embellishments as this gown has. It is so spectacular with combination...

Rose Taft, based in the US had designed the most beautiful custom made evening dress, by hand, one by one, the couture way. This beautiful and very chic gown is draped to perfection ...

A fresh take on a modern cocktail dress designed by duo Badgley Mischka. It's the beading that is the star. Each sigle bead and embellishment done by hand! The semi circle beading in...

A beautiful exzmple of one of Lanvin's most loved and sought after collections to buy, Fall 2015 designed by Alber Elaz for the House of Lanvin, Paris. It is a Art Deco inspired cock...

A dress fit for a rockstar or a super cool Fashionista. Designed by the uber talented duo KaufmanFranco, a sueded silk tank dress with all the emphasis...

What a beautiful chic dress. Designed by Carmen Marc Valvo, this evening chemise is perfect for party or coctails. A european textered metallic in shades of gunmetal and silver is em...

Such a chic dress made for Lillie Rubin Salon by Jeet , hand-beaded in India. The long sleeve high neck bodice is beaded with the most amazing, intricate bugle beads in a work or art...

Shoes as Art. That’s the only way you can describe these amazing shoes designed by the house of VIonnet, Paris. A dark navy suede pump becomes art wit...

A stunner from French designer Roland Mouret. Strapless lace and satin dress, Bust is a lacquered satin and Lace has an intricate multi-color print. Built in boning at bust and modern brass zip extends the length of the dress at back! It is so unique and modern. NWT. (never worn). Made in the United Kingdom. UK size: 10. USA size: 6. Roland Mouret: Bio Roland Mouret is a French fashion designer born in Lourdes, France, in 1961. Despite only three months of fashion school, he became a model, stylist, and creative director before launching his own label in London in 1998 to critical acclaim. He is known for his structured, elegant designs that celebrate the female silhouette, and his iconic "Galaxy Dress...

Oh, this dress is so chic! A one shoulder stunner from the House of Pierre Balmain, Paris. This beauty has been in the closet of one of our favorite Fa...

This mink has been lovingly cared for since purchased new in NYC. Designed by legendary NY designer Adolfo, it is the highest of quality dark brown mink. It looks black in some lights. Has been stored properly in Air Conditioned mink storage. Size tag removed, but could really be worn by sizes 6- 12. Have tried it on and it loooks amazing oversized on a size 6 and very chic on a size 12 woman...

French Chic! From the French House of Vionnet, Paris. Purchased for a Hollywood Celebrity Fashionista and never used! NWT. Beautifully made (looks Cou...

This very chic "What Becomes A Legend Most" Blackglama (mink of the highest quality) was designed by the legendary Norman Norell. He was kno...

This coat designed by Mr. Ferre for the Gianfranco Ferre FORMA lable has been in a celebrity closet and never worn. Purchased at the Ferre boutique in...

A very simple and chic black lace cardigan jacket by designer Josie Natori. The jacket is made of European fine lace but it is perfectly cut with hidden s...

Mary Katrantzou is a very talented fashion designer born in Greece and working in the United Kingdom. She is used for her amazing use of pattern in print and optimistic colors. This ...

Dolce and Gabbana have become famous for their vintage Italian lingerie looking items to be worn as day and evening designer clothes. This black silk ...

Dolce and Gabbana are totally been responsible for a resurgence in animal print especially their signature leopard. This D & G label is a sexy pencil skirt with the Italian “Dolce Vi...

We call it the “Lauren Bacall” dress. LOVE a tailored but sexy cocktail dress. This vintage beauty by Los Angeles designer Nicole Bakti. A imported heavy black Jersey is trimmed on s...

It doesn’t get much more chic than this. From NY legendary style diva and designer Joanna Mastroianni, these VERY collectible dresses retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue for over $6000! T...

Please Note: Ths beautiful skirt was designed/made when Valentiono Garavani was still head of design at Maison Valentino. It ha sthe class, style and 100% Italian Chic that made him ...

This beautiful Nina Ricci dress is 2 pcs. A silk sheer floral print in greys over navy and a solid dark navy silk slip. It is made so beautifully and designed so interesting in it's ...

From our “Little Black Dress” collection, This Valentino Roma dress goes from day to evening with ease. Picked from a Palm Springs Fashionista’s ...

Ready for the Holiday Glam Parties. A rare 2 piece sleeveless dress and jacket set made exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue by uber talent Australian designer Peter Langner who has set up shop in Italy and designs clothing for the rich and famous that want to buy unique clothing...

A rare very special evening gown designed by Italian designer Peter Langner. Purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue, NY. The dress is titled "The Kiss" and the fully hand beaded dress was ob...

Looks like liquid metal. Feather light. Draped to perfection by the late Elber Albez for Lanvin, Paris. This was from the Eté (summer) 2007 collection. Size 36/FR 4/US. Pics do not d...

Fit for a fashion Rock Star! KaufmanFranco made the most modern sexiest, unique glam "little black dress". This one happens to be a $7000 retail "work of art" and worth every penny. The draped front...

A truly spectacular work of art. This dress designed by the legendary N Y designer Joanna Mastroianni is completely beaded by HAND! The detail and Art Deco inspired design is jaw dro...

Nina Riici Chic. the draped "Little Black Dress''. So simple but not. The draping. It's asymetrical. one shoulder is wide strap, the other is like a bra strap. It the crepe is a Fren...

Chic! A saved for a special event (but never used) find. A pair of silver printed herringone deign 100% silk chiffon evening trousers, designed by the late Giorgio Armani for Armani ...

The.Nicole Bakti collection knows how to make a woman look amazing and feel beautiful! A NWT dress made of liquid rose gold sequins. Halter bodice with keyhole opening on bust. The ...

CHIC! A vintage evening suit made of black French lace that has been embellished by hand with black sequins on sections of the flowal lace. A work of art. The shape of the suit is sp...

“Special Piece” label is available only in Dolce & Gabbana Boutiques. It is a very limited pieces that are highest quality/ highest priced items in a boutique. Purchased in Milan for...

Please note: This is a spectacular suit! It was purchased in Europe by the orignal owner. (one of our favorite Fashionista clients). It was over $4500 (low estimate) when new. One ...

Such a chic vintage Little Back Dress by legendary Bob Mackie. This dress was purchased at Martha (label attached) Palm Beach boutique. The Bob Mackie label was removed. The Imported...

Oh how Luxe! 1990s custom made ensemble by Bill Blass (when he was alive and designing) for Martha Palm Beach. Worn to an event once! Dress is a strapless emerald velvet bodice with duchess silk satin pencil skirt. The dress has a built in bustier with boning that has a separate zipper. The dress then zips up separately on the satin and velvet. The cover up is a wool (maybe with cashmere blend) vest with large buttons, meant to be worn open, one button closed or even off shoulder Blass style. Size and fabric tag removed, appears to be a modern 6-8. Beautifully made. Dress is entirely lined. Center back slit on dress. Vest: Bust: 37”. Waist: 34” Hip: 36”. Length: 23”. Retailed for over $3500. Bio: Mr. Bill Blass William Ralph Blass (June 22, 1922 – June 12, 2002) was an American fashion designer. He was the recipient of many fashion awards, including seven Coty Awards and the Fashion Institute of Technology's Lifetime Achievement Award (1999). Early life Blass was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Ralph Aldrich Blass, a traveling hardware salesman, and his wife, Ethyl (Keyser) Blass. In his autobiography, Blass wrote that the margins in his school books were filled with sketches of Hollywood-inspired fashions instead of notes. At fifteen, he began sewing and selling evening gowns for $25 each to a New York manufacturer. At seventeen he had saved enough money to move to Manhattan and study fashion. At eighteen, he was the first male to win Mademoiselle's Design for Living award. He spent his salary of $30 a week on clothing, shoes and elegant meals. In 1943, Blass enlisted in the Army. Due to his intelligence and talent, he was assigned to the 603rd Camouflage Battalion, which came to be known as the Ghost Army. Its mission was to deceive the German Army into believing the Allies were positioned in fake locations, for example by using dummy...

This very chic suit was made for a friend/client of Mr. Bill Blass. It possibly is one of a kind. The two piece set includes a slim flattering shape skirt and an amazing cardigan jacket with fox trim on the collar and the cuff. Both are removable for cleaning. The size tag has been removed. Per the measurements it could fit a modern size 6 to 8. Skirt: waist: 28" length: 23". Please look below for jacket measurments.This suit is a great example of the classic, luxe, glamour that Mr. Blass had throughout his career. It is a show stopping suit. BIO: Mr.Bill Blass William Ralph Blass (June 22, 1922 – June 12, 2002) was an American fashion designer. He was the recipient of many fashion awards, including seven Coty Awards and the Fashion Institute of Technology's Lifetime Achievement Award (1999). Early life Blass was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Ralph Aldrich Blass, a traveling hardware salesman, and his wife, Ethyl (Keyser) Blass. In his autobiography, Blass wrote that the margins in his school books were filled with sketches of Hollywood-inspired fashions instead of notes. At fifteen, he began sewing and selling evening gowns for $25 each to a New York manufacturer. At seventeen he had saved enough money to move to Manhattan and study fashion. At eighteen, he was the first male to win Mademoiselle's Design for Living award. He spent his salary of $30 a week on clothing, shoes and elegant meals. In 1943, Blass enlisted in the Army. Due to his intelligence and talent, he was assigned to the 603rd Camouflage Battalion, which came to be known as the Ghost Army. Its mission was to deceive the German Army into believing the Allies were positioned in fake locations, for example by using dummy...

Chic! How about a over the top and amazing designer workmanship jumpsuit with matching bolero jacket for your next cocktail party. Liancarlo was a Florida designer that designed such unique amazing designs for women. This jumpsuit (with pockets!) was specially made for Saks Fifth Avenue. The gold metallic and black grecian trim on the jumpsuit… the rushed bronze chiffon. The wide leg black chiffon box pleat waist pant leg! And to top it all off the most beautiful black and gold metallic jacket...

Please Note: Do not think of buying this dress if you don’t want to mess your hair or if you have a large head. This dress is a drape marvel work of art, but you can only get into it...