Night blue silk velvet cocktail skit-suit with rhinestone buttons Circa 1960 s

Night blue silk velvet and silk satin skirt-suit. Silk lining. Lace on the edge of the neckline.Buttons are covered with silk . One snap on the button-tab inside.Pockets. 10 buttons ...

Black velvet jumpsuit with asymmetrical button placket . Fabric composition: 72% cotton, 25% polyester, 3% stretch. Pocket lining: 100% nylon. Drawstring belt SIZE 36 / S

The silk velvet on this amazing 1970s HALSTON midnight navy blue faux wrap dress is the most luxurious velvets that I have ever felt! I can only imagine how incredible it feels on (i...

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...