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New Gucci Cruise 2007 Runway Flora Wedge Espadrille Heels Sz 7.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Cruise 2007 Wedges Size: 7.5 Brand New * Stunning Gucci Flora Wedges * Runway Cruise 2007 Line * Famous Flora Canvas Print * Blue & Cream *Woven Pla...
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

1990 s Gianni Versace Gold Greca Sandal Heels Women s Shoes Vintage 36
By Gianni Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Gianni Versace gold greca heels in size 36. Feature Material: Gold-tone Leather Condition: Very good, light signs of wear as pictured. Colour: Gold Size: IT 36 Period: 1990-...
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1990s European Heels

Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden...
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2010s American Bustiers

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Stunning Ivory Brocade Jeweled Empire Gown c 1960
By Ceil Chapman
Located in University City, MO
Ceil Chapman Stunning ivory brocade jeweled empire gown c 1960s The exquisite brocade gown is designed with an elaborate jewel encrusted midriff; embellished with glittering crystals, dangling baroque tear drop resin pearls, coral lucite egg...
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Fendace Fendi X Versace Baroque Medusa Silk High Heel Mule Sandals 36
By Versace, Fendi
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Brand new in box Fendace Limited Edition Heels, in sort after IT 36. fit true to size, a signature piece from the collection. Comes authenticity...
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2010s European Heels

New With Box Gucci Tom Ford Suede Horsebit Pump Heels Sz 10
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Brand New * Stunning Horsebit Heels * U.S. Size: 10 * Brown Suede Heels * Gold Horsebit Hardware * Suede Ankle Ties * Leather Footbed * 4" Heel * With Box and Dus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

New Tom Ford for Gucci Yellow Crocodile Ballerina Heels Pumps Sz 39
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For Gucci Heels Brand New, Rare Collectible Ad Runway Heels * Stunning in Yellow Genuine Crocodile * Tom Ford's Iconic Runway Heels...
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress Jacket Suit
By MADEMOISELLE
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s vintage MADEMOISELLE canary yellow silk brocade A-Line dress and coat ensemble! Dress features a fitted bodice with a bell shaped skirt. Gold metallic embroidery detail at w...
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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

1990s Moschino Vintage Women s Heart Skirt Suit, Size 6
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
1990's Vintage heart skirt suit by Moschino jeans, jacket and skirt are in perfect condition. Stretch fabric 35% Nylon 5% Elastan 60%Viscose. Sizes I 40 Fr 36 US 6 UK 10 Meas...
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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

Vintage Italian Hunter Forest Green Lamb Shearling Leather Fur Jacket Coat
By Via Veneto
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Italian Via Veneto dark hunter green lamb shearling fur coat! Incredibly soft leather with an oversized collar, with exposed fur down the...
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1990s Italian Jackets

Vintage 90s Oleg Cassini Size 8 / 10 Bronze Sequined Strapless 1990s Bustier Top
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s OLEG CASSINI bronze fully sequins strapless silk bustier top ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire piece. Fu...
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1990s Bustiers

Alfred Bosand Vintage Black Gold Plisse Pleated Ruffle Sleeve Silk Gown
By Alfred Bosand
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage ALFRED BOSAND couture black and gold gown! Features a silk accordion pleated gold skirt with attached black silk velvet bodice. ...
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Gemma Kahng Vintage 1990s Black Suede Leather 90s Cropped Halter Top Shirt
By GEMMA KAHNG
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage GEMMA KAHNG black suede halter crop top! Features a tie at the neck and hook-and-eye closures up the back. Looks great on the body, an...
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1990s American Crop Tops

1980s Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman Hunter Green Black Strapless 80s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hunter / forest green and black strapless dress ! Green taffeta fabric with sheer black mesh and velvet overlay. Bow sash detail at l...
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Black Suede Leather Mule Heels Velvet Bow
By Chanel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
These beautiful Chanel black mules are vintage and is easy to wear because of the good size hight of the heel. We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore Details: Size heel...
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Late 20th Century French Shoes

$2295 New With Box Gucci Fall 2021 Alessandro Michele Leather Boots Sz 36
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New With Box $2295 Fall 2021 Size: 36 Alessandro Michele Gucci Leather Knee-High Riding Boots Black Horsebit Accent & Interlocking G Logo Round-Toes Block Heels Includes Box ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Shoes

New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
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2010s Italian Shoes

New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Ad Runway Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 39.5
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots by Karl Lagerfeld Brand New * Euro: 39.5 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...
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1960s American Shift Dresses

Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... Own a Piece of Fashion History His Final Collection for YSL 2004...
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Dress, 1990s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Port Hope, ON
Lovely cotton printed dress with a draped pleated neckline; asymmetrical double and pleated hem, which is also replicated on the sleeve cuffs. This 100% cotton dress has some stretch.
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress
By André Laug
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage couture maxi dress by Andre Laug with handwritten details on the inside of the dress. This piece is numbered and was likely a custom couture piece for a client. Hand...
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

Extravagant Black Fur Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exclusive black long hair fur coat rare to find We offer more exclusive fur items. view our frontstore Details: With 2 pockets, 1 closing button at collar and 3 closing hooks Wi...
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20th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear

Extravagant Black Fur Coat
Extravagant Black Fur Coat
$1,076 Sale Price
20% Off
Chanel Cashmere Blue Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed with a combination of dark hunter green cashmere juxtaposed with dark blue cashmere in the lower mid-section with contrasting triangular inverted geometric designs Adorned with five gilt metal Chanel buttons inscribed with her iconic C.C. initials stamped on quilted handbag motifs. The front opening, cuffs and hemline are distinguished with dark green cashmere trim The elegant Chanel cashmere cardigan makes a luxurious garment that is chic and timeless Labeled: Chanel 100% Cashmere Made in Scotland Size Small Refer to enclosed measurements The length from the top center back neckline to the hem = 19 inches The length from the shoulder to the hemline measures 19 inches The underarm bust section measured flat side to side = 17 inches The complete bust buttoned measures 34 inches The shoulders measure 19 inches seam to seam The outer sleeve length measures 21 inches with folded cuff...
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Late 20th Century Scottish Cardigans

New Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Collectible Heels Sz 38.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size: 38.5 * Tom Ford Era Final Collection Heels This Collection was Featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art * Metallic Covered Heel * Double...
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Early 2000s French Shoes

New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Chic 1960s Pucci Style Bell Sleeve Olive Print Silk Vintage 60s A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s colorful olive print Pucci style 3/4 bell sleeve A-Line dress! Features a burgundy maroon background with olives printed throughout in yellow, green, pink, blue, teal and ...
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1990s Vintage Todd Oldham Snakeskin Print Denim Brown + Black Jean Jacket
By Todd Oldham
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1990s Todd Oldham snakeskin print denim jacket! Classic snakeskin print in brown and black, with signature silver buttons down the front, at cuffs, pockets and at adjusting b...
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1990s American Jackets

Superb 1980s Vicky Tiel Couture "Sara" Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38)
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers to be found at the bust and...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHANEL black/white silk satin dress FR 40 Fall 2001 01A
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Fall 2001 Elegant dress in black and white silk satin with drapery on the neckline. Short sleeves. Side pockets. Zip closure on the back. size FR 40 Made in France 100% silk ...
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

1950s 50s Ivory Woven Rosettes 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1950s ivory rayon cardigan! Intricate 'rosettes' embroidered throughout. Hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Extremely versatile. Great with jeans, yet perfect over a dress or ...
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1950s Cardigans

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Final Collection for YSL 2004...
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

New Oscar De La Renta 2019 Gold and Black Runway Coin Heel Pumps Size 38.5 $1575
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Conroe, TX
Oscar De La Renta Brand New with Box Fall 2019 * Retail $1575 * Size 38.5 * Gold Coin Chain Ankle Black Napa Leather *Zips Up the Back * Leather Insole Heel 3.75"
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

New Oscar De La Renta 2019 Sandals Flats Slides Sz 36 $1275
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Conroe, TX
Oscar De La Renta Brand New with Dust Cover Fall 2019 $1275 * Size 36 Embroidered "O" Slides Blue Padded Insole Leather Sole Heels: 0.5"
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Adorable 1960s Lime Green and Pink Polka Dot Vintage A - Line 60s Cotton Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable 1960s chartreuse / lime green and hot pink polka dot cotton mini A - Line dress! Soft cotton, with a fitted bodice and an amazing A-Line fit and flare fit. Full metal zipp...
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Black Mink Fur Opera Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black vintage mink fur coat, special model/design, rare to find. We offer more black, white, brown mink fur items, view our frontstore. Details: With 2 pockets, 3 closing hooks, W...
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20th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear

Black Mink Fur Opera Coat
Black Mink Fur Opera Coat
$1,027 Sale Price
27% Off
Tom Ford for Gucci Python Snake Head Ad Runway Heels Sz 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For Gucci Heels Worn Once for a Runway show * Stunning in Gold Python * Tom Ford's "Farewell Collection" w/ Gucci * Size: 37.5 * Gold Bamboo Heel Green Snake Head Jewel...
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

New Rare Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heels Sz 39 U.S. 8.5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New * Adjustable Ankle Strap * Size Euro: 39 U.S. 8.5 * Black Patent Piping * Leather Insole * Black White Polka Dot Can...
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

1970s Sonia Rykiel Purple Eggplant Vintage 70s Pleated Wool Midi Skirt
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 70s SONIA RYKIEL dark purple / eggplant high waisted wool midi skirt ! Hidden zipper up the side with button / hook-and-eye closure. Can easily be dressed up or down. Pair ...
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1970s French Pleated Skirts

Hattie Carnegie 1930s Black Velvet and White Fox Fur Vintage 30s Opera Jacket
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and rare 1930s HATTIE CARNEGIE for I MAGNIN black silk velvet opera coat with dramatic white fox fur oversized collar! Features the softest most luxurious silk velvet and hi...
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1930s French Jackets

New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Extremely Rare 1950s Ceil Chapman Black Velvet Milium Cloak Jacket
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s Ceil Chapman black velvet cloak! Lined with impossible to find milium fabric, which keeps the body extremely warm in even the coldest of ...
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1950s American Cloaks

White Mink Fur Jacket Bolero
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exclusive vintage mink fur jacket /bolero This color is rare to find. We offer more exclusive white, black , brown mink fur vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Color: crème...
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20th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear

White Mink Fur Jacket Bolero
White Mink Fur Jacket Bolero
$752 Sale Price
25% Off
LOUIS VUITTON grey cashmere 2021 FLANNEL TAILORED SLEEVELESS Jumpsuit 38 S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton 2021 Spring/Summer sleeveless wrap jumpsuit in light grey flannel cashmere (62%), wool (36%) and silk (2%) and lined in silk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jumpsuits

Exceptional Sheared Mink Fur Mustard Gold Tone Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This mustard gold tone brown coat is made of soft quality sheared mink fur. We offer more luxury fur items, view our front store Details: light weight with 3 closing buttons 2 pock...
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20th Century Coats and Outerwear

Sleeveless Golden Pearl Mink Fur Gilet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exclusive sleeveless vintage mink fur vest We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Color: Nice to wear over a sweater, jeans jacket or leather jacket. with 3 closin...
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20th Century Unknown Coats

New Gucci Stunning Crystal Suede Leather Platform Heels Pumps Sz 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New With Gucci Box Gucci Crystal Suede Leather Platform Heels $1875 Size: 38.5 Black Heel 5" Front Platform 1.25" Peep Toe Leather Footbed Adjustable Ankle Strap Gold Gucci Hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

1990s Diane Von Furstenberg Leaf Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
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1990s Indian Blouses

New Gucci New Midnight Green Python Mule Heels Sz 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Python Mules Brand New * Stunning in Midnight Green Python * Silver Horsebit Hardware * Size: 38.5 * Silver Studded Sides * Python & Leather Insole * Open toe * 5.5" Heel * 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Black Mink Fur Jacket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black vintage mink fur jacket, rare to find. We offer more black, white, brown mink fur items, view our frontstore. Details: With 2 pockets, 3 closing hooks, 2 tassels at front Ful...
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20th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear

Black Mink Fur Jacket
Black Mink Fur Jacket
$887 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s An Original By Constantino White Beaded Couture Vintage Wedding Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s AN ORIGINAL BY CONSTANTINO white beaded, sequin, pearl long sleeve silk lace wedding dress ! Couture quality, with so much attention to details. Silk taffeta with...
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1980s Chanel Linen Suit (42FR) with Braiding
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a late 1980s linen suit, with black braiding accents, on both the jacket and the skirt. The suit was designed by Karl Lagerfeld and is part of Collection 22. It has a notched...
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1980s French Skirt Suits

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Final Collection Satin Heels Sz 40
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 40 * Lilac Satin * Leather Insole * Adjustable Ankle St...
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

New Gucci Leather and Satin Flora Heels Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Flora Cruise Heels Brand New * Stunning Black Multi Flora * Rare Cruise 2005 Line * Size: 9.5 * Cross Cross Leather and Satin Toe * Leather & Satin Insole * 4" Heel * Adjustab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Backpacks

Gorgeous 90s Sz 6 Silk Chiffon Black + Silver + Gold Sequin Beaded Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s vintage black silk chiffon beaded cocktail dress! Features layers of luxurious black silk chiffon, with thousands of hand-sewn sequins, beads and rhinestones throughou...
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Exclusive Cross Mink Fur Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coat is made of rare cross mink fur with a beautiful black lining View our storefront for more mink fur coats and other vintage items. De...
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20th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear

Exclusive Cross Mink Fur Coat
Exclusive Cross Mink Fur Coat
$815 Sale Price
22% Off
Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Suede Ad Boots Sz 10.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Suede Mink Boots RARE & Brand New! * Chocolate Brown Suede * U.S. Size: 10.5 * Mink Lined * Rubber Heel & Sole * .75" Front Platform * 4....
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Early 2000s Shoes

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