1960s Lucie-Spilo Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Couture Military-Inspired Coat w Jet

1960s Elegant Moroccan Sapphire Blue Velvet Caftan w Gorgeous Gold Braidwork : A fantastic traditional Moroccan style caftan in an intriguing deep blue velvet with heavy gold braidw...

1940s Royal Purple Wool Gabardine Skirt Suit w Nipped Waist & Huge Pockets: This is a spectacular example of iconic 1940s tailoring in pristine condition. A sculpted, darted, nippe...

Striking vintage 90s MAX NUGAS HAUTE COUTURE Cerulean teal blue and white raw silk shantung trench style jacket / coat ! Features the finest of rich Cerulian blue silk shantung with ...

From as early as the late 1910s, the trend of Orientalism was all the rage in the Western fashion scene. With various styles, the mid-to-late 1920s saw the rise in the popularity of chinoiserie blue derived from the artistic decorations of Chinese porcelains. This rich color trend graced the designs of haute couture designers such as Lucien Lelong and became widely available to the upper-class masses. From the former San Francisco based department store, I. Magnin, this 1930s evening cape is a vintage treasure that captures its time. Done in a rich blue silk velvet, the cape is multi-tiered coming down to knee level with two heavily flounced tiers that encircle the torso that cover the arms acting as sleeves. The sumptuous layering of the silk velvet pairs with a mock shawl collar that creates a regal aura to this design. This cape is an excellent vintage outerwear...