Palm Springs Fashionista

Chris Kole is from the island of Cypress and came to New York in the late 70s. Although not a household name, he has designed brilliant, glamourous and well...

This dress is one of our favorite listings. The design by KaufmanFranco was loved by the fashion editors worldwide. The dress itself is beautiful, draped front black silk with hand b...

It’s the kind of dress when you walk into a cocktail party did everybody turns their heads and say, WOW! Designed by Uber talent Chiara Boni (she designs for woman that want somethin...

This set was purchased in Valentino Boutique, Milano. Set consists of a metallic real gold embroidery over chocolate lace sleeveless blouse under the Miss V Valentino label. Made in Italy. Marked size 40 Italy and size 6 US. It has a lovely scalloped hem. The trousers are Valentino Collection...

This very special necklace came from the Simons estate in Rancho Mirage, a socialite, philanthropist and a amazing Fashionista with impeccable taste. Purchased at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills, this statemate necklace has a modern African/Ethnic vibe. a black bakealite look with antique brass sculptured...

Another chic suit designed by Worth New York. This wool (blend) plaid is modern. Brown based, it is crossed with lilac and rust color to form the plaid....

A Worth New York suit that looks it cost thousands of dollars. The fabric alone is a expensive European black wool blend crepe. This jacket is cut so be...

A chic dress draped to perfection. One shoulder. The silk print (signed) is a tropical floral abstract. Perfect for a summer wedding or the most glamorous hostess kaftan. Italian siz...

One of the most beautiful, sexy and modern dresses we have ever listed. By our favorite design duo, KaufmanFranco. The nude silk is completely embellished in hand beaded rhinestones....

One of the most commented about necklaces we have posted on Instagram. A sold out piece by Italian Company Ottaviani Bijoux. A 10 strand neclace of silver mini beads draped with pear...

This gorgeous vintage dress was purchased at Giorgio’s Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. It is the most spectacular cocktail or party dress to wear this holiday season. The dress is entirely in flattering Lee ruched in an abstract Italian silk print. The Italian silk print is a jacquard with bright color circles that take on abstract shapes with the roots in detail. The strapless design also has the option of using the very thin spaghetti straps to hold up the dress, if needed or desired it is bone on the sides. The dress is made like a high-end Couture Dress, and is fully lined. The amazing detail on the front is a bow that is layered under the bias panel of the dress and comes with two original rhinestone accent pins. It is an understatement to say this is a unique and spectacular dress...

This dress is draped so beautifully designed by the American powerhouse duo of Badgley Mischka. The sleeveless bustier is boned inside and ruched to hug and curve the body. The pleats under the bust provide a romantic movement when worn with a layer of poly-silk like lining. One of the most flattering dresses we have seen on our model. Size 6. The outside fabric is an imported crepe poly that looks like silk. This dress looks like a current shocking pink Italian designer dress...

Carmen Marc Valvo Couture label. When you look at the workmanship of this dress there’s no other thing to call it but a work of art. It is some of the most intricate beading we have ...

A modern black jersey chemise dress designed by Carmen Mac Valvo for the Carmen label. Such a chic dress for day to cocktails. The smoke and champagne color crystal embelishments are...

Purchased at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills is this chic black lace dress by Lela Rose. Retailed for over $1800. The highlight of the dress is a silver metallic splatter print painted over the lace to...

What a showstopper! Modern, slim looking evening dress from St John Couture. Celebrity owned. Worn once. The dress has a v-neck and beautifully cut to ...

A vintage black satin skirt by Italian company Extē. This skirt comes from the more contemporary Extē Jeans division. Styled like a Jean with welt p...

A very sexy simple casual knit dress by Italian company Extē. This dress is from the more contemporary Extē Jeans division. The dress has a very sexy asymmetrical neckline but the scene stealer is the geometric sheer jersey insert under the bust that looks like a modern art inspired detail. It shows just a hint of skin in the right places. Jersey has some stretch to it and measurements were made Flat. Casual enough to wear with a casual flat or sport shoe...

A very chic dress made by American, New York, designer Morton Myles for the Warrens. This beauty has resided in a Palm Springs Fashionistas closet since it was new. A gorgeous spring...

Love a great vintage evening dress especially one in this as new condition. It is so sexy but still classy and chic. The label is Betsy & Adam by Linda Bernell and made in the USA. R...

This beautiful hat was designed by the late Frank Olive for Neiman Marcus. His hats were collected by the rich and famous all over the world. This hat came from the closet of a well ...

This Eric Javits hat was inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany’s. In the years collection Eric Javits hats, we have never seen another one. It frames the face beautifully, whether worn straight or at an angle. The flower which decorates the front hat is in a shade of blush that looks amazing with the black. Eric Javits is the leading designer of hats in America. His hats are worn by more celebrities than any other designer. Bio: Eric Javits is an artist turned accessory designer. 1978 - Eric designs his first hat right out of Art School for his best friend, Mimi who wanted to be noticed at the door of Studio 54. When Steve Rubell saw her approach wearing the black velvet pillbox hat that Eric had created, he ushered her in past the hundreds waiting online outside. That night was the beginning of Eric'screative journey in accessory design. During the early years Eric’s focus was designing exclusive high fashion head pieces. Eric Javits’ design work has been prominently featured in numerous films and tv shows. Some of the highlights are Woody Allen’s “Alice”, “The return of the Pink Panther”, “Sex in the City”, “Married to the Mob”, “Bonfire of the Vanities”, “Mr. T & the Women”, “Big Momma‘s House II”, “The Stepford Wives”, “Will & Grace”, “Desperate Housewives”, “Dynasty” & “Gossip Girl” to name a few. Eric Javits is the number one supplier of designer headwear and straw accessories...

Chic. Looks like a very famous French designer's earrings. These were made in the 1980s by Carolee. the NYC company made chic versions of iconic fashion jjewelry. No one can tell if ...

It doesn’t get much better as a example of chic Italian design. Done by La Perla, the 2PC set is a sexy, show stopper. The hand beaded bodysuit (sequin...

This skirt looks like a couture skirt with the amount of workmanship that went into applying the hand cut roses to form a 3-D effect on black lace. Purchased at the Nina Ricci boutiq...

A beautiful chain belt purchased in NYC. Manufacturer unknown. Country of origin unknown. Faux French coins (doublesided) hand from shiny gold plated links and chains. Very, very chic. One size fits...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of both designer and unbranded earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000...

This necklace is as timeless and glamorous as when it was designed. Monet did some really beautiful jewelry in the 70s and 80s. This upscale piece is one of the best we have seen. Wh...

Is it a chic chemise dress? Is it a swim cover-up? It’s both actually. The simple but so glam dress is from the swim division of American designer Carmen Ma...

This Giambattista dress is a beautiful knit draped sleeveless dress that has never been worn. Made in Italy. Italian size: 40. US size: XS/ 4. Please see measurements below. Dress ha...

This very limited edition dress was done for Escada by the extremely talented, Ella Singh. She deigned and had made a collection of intricately beaded dresses for Escada, Germany. Only in India can they do beading that detailed, that intricate. We purchased 2 dresses from a collector that kept them for an investment and have never been worn. NWT. (other Ella Singh for Escada...

We love how modern this vintage two piece set looks decades later. In a rare size 14 from a very upscale Palm Springs boutique, the set consists ...

William Pearson was trained as a couturier and set up shop in Los Angeles where he was head of Fashion Design at Fashion Institute. He designed a small...

William Pearson was trained as a couturier and set up shop in Los Angeles where he was head of Fashion Design at Fashion Institute. He designed a small...

William Pearson was trained as a couturier and set up shop in Los Angeles where he was head of Fashion Design at Fashion Institute. He designed a small...

This is not just a LBD. It's a modern scuptural chic garment. The pics don't do it justice becauce it's black on black. Highlights: the sleeves are in a sheer creepe. The have peek a...

Christian Laquoix was an amazing talent. Not only for his fashion design, but he was an incredible artist as well. This large scarf is a perfect example, HIs color sense is genious, but he drew all the artwork himself! All scarve designs were from his original paintings. "Roses" is a special print as it mixes absrtact art...

Such a beautiful rare set by Diane Freis Originals. These pieces have been quite sought after and collectible. The tunic blouse has an asymetrical button closure. Banded in solid black silk jacquard. Beautiful black enamel and gold buttons. The solid black skirt (also silk jacquard) has an elastic waist. The matching print...

From our “Little Black Dress” collection a Worth New York Chemise that can go from day to evening.. The asymmetrical dress has a lace sleeve and bodice ...

This blouse is so versatile and can go from day to evening. Designed for the Valentino Roma collection this very find net drapes like a European jersey made of viscose and cotton. Th...

We are proud to have another vintage custom-made dress by Lea d’Crenza Beverly Hills. Mr d’Crenza had a couture shop on Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills and during that time did the mo...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...

This is a rare beauty that came from a Palm Springs socialite/philanthropist who specially ordered this plus size dress in size 16 at I Magnin Beverly ...

Michael Kors did the most amazing pieces in his high-end collection that were all made in Italy. The draping on this halter dress is spectacular. Done in a heavy Italian Matt jersey ...

Stunning and impossible to find Kennth Jay Lane seed pearl necklace with the most amazing faux baroque pearl clasp framed in gold plate and rhinestones. Can be worn in the front or back, depending on the dress. Does not get more chic than this. This necklace was from the Kenneth Lane Collection...

This coat looks so modern for a vintage 1970s coat. In beautiful original condition. Has a very modern shaped cardigan style collar. Strong but not...

A one of a kind evening gown, perfect for a summer wedding, and special enough to even be worn by the mother of the groom or bride. Custom design by TRAVILLA the famous Hollywood costume designer, who also did clothes for Saks Fifth Avenue for celebrities and the rich and famous in Hollywood. This was ordered at the Beverly Hills store and never worn by our Palm Springs California client. The most beautiful color of a light taupe crepe silk and nude color lace that is completely beat it by hand.. Rare to find a evening dress of this quality in size 16. The dress has enough hem to make the deess longer by at least 3”. It is not even pressed with any crease. to show if it is lengthened. A stand out dress that looks as expensive as it was (over $2500). William TRAVILLA Bio: The man who draped a fringed Idaho potato sack on Marilyn Monroe for a famous snapshot - proving that she looked good in anything - was born on Catalina Island off the California coast on March 22 1920. He studied at the Chouinard School of Art in L.A., showing a precocious talent for drawing fashion design from an early age. By the time he was sixteen, he made money by selling sketches of costume designs for showgirls he had studied at burlesque houses. Found unfit for wartime duties due to flat feet, William Travilla made his way to Hollywood and signed his first contract as costume designer at Columbia in 1941. However, during his two-year tenure he received rather few assignments and left disillusioned. Little work came his way during the next few years, until, in 1946, he was spotted in a nightclub (selling travel sketches of the South Pacific) by the actress Ann Sheridan, who became an instant admirer of his work. Sheridan persuaded Travilla to become her personal costume designer at Warner Brothers. This didn't quite come to pass, though he did design her gowns for Nora Prentiss (1947). More importantly, he notched up his first major success by winning the Academy Award for the lavish and colourful costumes of Adventures of Don Juan (1948) in conjunction with Leah Rhodes and Marjorie Best. After his three year contract was up, Travilla went on to 20th Century Fox, for what would become the most productive period of his career in the film business. At the same time, he set up his own high end fashion salon, Travilla Inc., in Los Angeles, creating several collections of elegant, award-winning designs. Travilla dressed many established stars, from Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford, to Loretta Young. However, he is chiefly remembered for the iconic gowns...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Each one unique and worthy of a modern Fashionista’s collection. We are starting with 100 pairs of earrings. Fairly priced. Bracelets and necklaces forthcoming. #6/100 Designer: Escada 1990s...

Adolfo was a New York designer born in Cuba who designed for the rich and famous all over the world. he became well known for his version of the infamous French bouclé suit originate...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and des...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...

We have collected vintage costume jewelry earrings since the 80’s. One by one we have curated a lovely collection of unbranded and designer earrings. Made from the 1950s to 2000. Eac...

A very sexy and fitted suit by Oliver Theyskens. A fitted architectural shape jacket with optimal use belt and sexy fitted pencil skirt with front slit. T...