1960s brown checked rayon overcoat
November 13, 2008
beautifully made coat from the early 1960s, perfectly draped textured rayon of rich cocoa brown with white grid check, double-breasted with covered buttons, belted back, inset waist pockets, no shoulder padding, full persimmon satin lining, no labels, fits sizes 6-8, very good condition with no damage, $90
1960s mens brown wool overcoat
November 1, 2008
a beautifully made mens double-breasted wool coat from the 1960s, brown glen plaid with white and red, made by Hart, Schaffner and Marx for Levin Bros, Racine, flap-covered waist pockets lined with flannel, turn-back cuffs, half-lining, exceptionally well finished in still in brand-new condition, fits size 42, $175
Pauline Trigere wool/mohair overcoat
October 31, 2008
fits extra large, 52 bust, 52 waist, 56 hips, 20 1/2 shoulders, 25 sleeves, 43 1/2 length, excellent condition
everything about the 1980s
October 25, 2008
I’ll admit to a great fascination about the 1980s. It was the time when I was a young adult, excited by all the possibilities, absorbing every bit of pop culture and serious culture I could find. So I decided to write about it.
My new blog is www.stuckinthe80s.wordpress.com
Everything you ever wanted to know about the 1980s, along with things you’ll wish you never knew, is here or coming very soon. News, music, television, fashion, sports, movies, politics, and culture.
Mr T, Margaret Thatcher, Thierry Mugler, Max Headroom, Devo, Madonna, The Facts of Life, John Waters, Jello Pudding, WilliWear, Adam and the Ants – you get the picture.
The blog is all in video format, so you’ll see vintage 1980s video with commentary. The blog, like this one, is searchable. Visit and take a journey to not-so-far-back history.
c1960 German gold brocade suit
October 6, 2008
tasteful and stylish skirt suit from Germany c1960, yellow/gold brocade with silver, lightweight, comfortable fabric, straight just-below-the-knee skirt, jacket with covered buttons, 3/4 sleeves, bound buttonholes, no shoulder padding, and a belted back with a small tailored bow, both pieces unlined, label from Germany, fits about size 10-12, skirt waist 31″, good condition with one missing button and a couple rusty brown spots on the front and inner cuff, $50
Anne Klein black wool pleated dress
October 2, 2008
truly elegant black wool dress from Anne Klein, c1980, simple black wool bodice, sharp accordian-pleated below-the-knee skirt, and a fitted pleated waistline, no shoulder padding, unlined, truly elegant, made in the United States, size 6, very good condition with no damage, $150
1940s navy blue wool fitted suit
September 19, 2008
the classic 1940s skirt suit, 100% wool, navy blue with mid-calf A-line skirt, fitted jacket with rhinestone-decorated buttons, inset waist pockets, and a full satin lining, skirt is unlined, made by Moordale, most closely fits size 6, very good condition with no damage, $115
1950s custom black wool overcoat
September 19, 2008
elegant simplicity – black wool overcoat from the 1950s, tailor-made in Hong Kong, probably custom with very fine workmanship, heavy ribbed wool, three covered buttons, 3/4 sleeves, inset waist pockets, full black silk charmeuse lining, made in Hong Kong by MK Loo, best fits sizes 10-14, very good condition with no damage, an extremely nice coat, $100
Galanos 1970s 2 pc navy silk dress
September 17, 2008
Elegance to the extreme! one of the most luxurious fabrics with craftsmanship so superb you could wear it inside out, navy silk charmeuse cowl-neck blouse and matching skirt, dating to the 1970s but still with the original tags, never worn with an original price of $2295 from Bonwit Teller
Galanos
exquisite details with an open slit at the back with covered buttons at the neck, two buttons on each cuff, the most beautifully finished seams you will find, wrap-front skirt with an elegant reveal of the rich red silk charmeuse lining, a magnificent piece of American fashion design, most closely fits size 4, excellent condition and still unworn, $900
This can be seen on our runway fashion show www.youtube.com/marcjosephcalifornia
c1960 striped dress & jacket set
September 13, 2008
lovely and cheerful sheath dress and jacket set, c1960, blue, yellow, and white stripes in an unusual fabric that feels like a cross between rayon, silk, and cotton, easy care and lightweight with a beautiful drape, short sleeved sheath dress fully lined, short open-front jacket with a single hook closure at the neck, no shoulder padding, also fully lined, label reads “an original by Parues Feinstein”, most closely fits size 8, very good condition with no damage, $80
Room 222 