Hattie Carnegie soft black net (over ivory) and black mixed lace dress with silk taffeta band and bow waist. Net shoestring straps, boned bodice, hidden side metal zipper. Measures bust 34”, waist 26”, length 48”. Condition is excellent. Evening wear by Carnegie is rare, always elegant, and very collectible, a perfect example of midcentury high style.
Hattie Carnegie
$2,250 / EV008-003
Hattie Carnegie in LIFE magazine
Alfred Shaheen 1960s/70s belted maxi with rare and really exceptional color blocked floral signature print. Original rope belt with tassel ends. Rear zip. The quality synthetic jersey knit textile has a bit of give, measures 35" at bust (stretches to 36"), waist is 27", length 56.5", sleeve length 22.5". Excellent condition. Easily the best Shaheen I've seen.
Shaheen
$1,550 / EV008-005
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1960s/70s I. MAGNIN maxi dress with a glistening metallic golden beige sheen, and big beautiful beaded Cleopatra collar. Hidden rear zip. The lined lurex (or similar) knit textile has some give, the bust will stretch from 33-36", the relaxed-fit waist will stretch from 31-34". Sleeves are 22.5", and length is 55". Excellent condition.
Cleopatra
$1,700 / EV008-006
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*Martha* gold metallic flecked softest golden ivory wool dress with angelic pearl, rhinestone, and leaf beading. Sleeveless, darted waist, scoop neck at front and back, box pleated skirt, hidden rear zipper entry. Measures bust 34”, waist 24”, length 44”. One of the most adorable mid-century dresses we’ve seen.
Martha
$2,250 / EV008-007
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Hardy Amies beaded black velvet dress with diamond patterned skirt. Hidden rear metal zip. Bust 36”, waist 28”, and length 41”. Condition is excellent. ***London based Hardy Amies was one of three official court dress-makers (with Ian Thomas & Norman Hartnell) for the Windsor royal family
Hardy Amies
$2,500 / EV008-008
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Mr. Blackwell pink silk satin and silk chiffon dress with mini-sequin, floral applique, pearl drop, and micro prong-set crystal embellished sheer net upper bodice. Hidden rear zipper entry. Measures bust 34”, waist 27”, length 39”. Condition is excellent.
Mr. Blackwell
$1,850 / EV008-009
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Luis Estévez soft leather trimmed satiny jersey maxi dress. Striking at front (with a leather trimmed decolleté), and at back (see additional images, backless but for double straps.) Hidden zipper. Bust 34” (flexible), waist 25.5”, length 58”. Excellent condition. Estévez apprenticed at the House of Patou from 1953-1955, he won the Coty award in 1956.
Estévez
$1,900 / EV008-010
Estévez print ad, c. 1970
1960s or 1970s red/orange soft jersey knit belted cocoon maxi dress with beaded and jeweled collar from the exclusive MARTHA boutique. Condition is excellent with little wear to the vibrant soft poly jersey textile. The construction has a largely unrestricted bust, the waist cinches inside the garment, waist band adjusts from about 26" to 31", the length is 61".
Martha
$1,880 / EV008-013
