Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type: Skirts
Price: 248.00

Stunning two piece set by Alice Blaine for Benson & Partners. ILGWU made. All original labels are included, this piece was never worn and carefully stored. Delicate green and pink embroidery details at top. Skirt has a hidden hook and zipper side closure. Open back top pulls on over the head and hooks at the back. Elastic at back. Top is two layers of fabric, but is still quite sheer. Skirt is a heavier weight fabric that is more opaque.

Size XS.

Top: Will best fit 27-30” under bust. 13-15” across bottom.

Skirt: 24” waist, 38” hips, 42.5” long.

65% Kodel polyester, 35% cotton. Made in the USA.

1970’s.

Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type: Dresses
Price: 128.00

Lovely layered silk dress by Richie Freeman for Teri Jon via Saks Fifth Avenue. This dress features a sheer, polka dot silk chiffon layer with a built in black slip. Collared neckline, puff sleeves, and a matching detachable belt. Button and zipper back closure. Teri Jon is a high end womenswear brand, with similar styles currently retailing on their website for $500-$600. There are a few minor runs in the silk, see last product image for details. The runs are pretty well hidden in the print, but the dress is priced to reflect flaws.

Size S-M.

Dress: 35” chest, 22-30” waist, 45” long.

Belt: 33” end to end, holes from 26.25-30.5”. Will best fit a 25-29” waist.

100% silk. Made in Korea.

1980’s-90’s.

Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type: Hats
Price: 160.00

One-of-a-kind wool hat by Atelier Hats and Jewellery. The hat has both a Henri Bendel label and an Atelier label, meaning the hat was originally purchased by Bendel, and the metal embellishments were added on by Atelier. 

From the details regarding an extremely similar hat (1989) from the UK V&A Collection:

“Atelier was established in 1984 by Julian Brogden, and originally specialised in jewellery. In 1986, Cathy Jordan became a partner in the business. They collaborated together to create inventive jewellery, accessories, and by the late 1980s, unusual headwear such as this bowler overlaid with a tracery of silver-plated brass. The conjunction of the silver metal with the traditional City worker's hat creates a stylish variation on an established classic. Atelier bowler hats, such as this one, were created from laser-etched artwork. Some sheets of metal were left in plain brass, while others were oxidised to give an antique finish.

Description: Wool felt with applied laser-etched, silver-plated brass decoration; the domed form achieved by hammering the metal over a wooden form with a mallet."

Approx 21” around.

1980’s-90’s.

Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type: Dresses
Price: 228.00

Stunning metallic midi dress by Escada. A beautiful designer piece in a luxe fabric and classic, form fitting style. Hidden side zipper closure, fully lined. No stretch. There are a few runs in the shell, see last product image for details. 

Size S/M.

35” chest, 28” waist, 36” hips, 39” long.

46% rayon, 43% silk, 11% polyester shell. 100% cupro lining. Made in Germany.

1990's-Y2K.

Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type:
Price: 124.00

A stunning, layered chiffon dress by Wayne Clark for Aline Marelle. Gorgeously draped bodice dips low in the front and back. Drop waist shape with additional chiffon cascading down from the waist. Chiffon has a print of little white swirl shapes, dramatic balloon sleeves are fully sheer. Canadian designer Wayne Clark first apprenticed in London with British designer Hardy Amies until returning to Canada in 1977. He designed for Aline Marelle until starting his own label in 1989.

The skirt lining of this dress has very little give and no fastenings or openings, so the smallest point (waist measurement) needs to fit over the hips in order for this to be put on. This dress does not have a materials label, but based on texture and appearance I believe the chiffon is silk, with a synthetic lining (polyester or acetate). There is one small circular hole in the chiffon, the edges appear melted indicating this was likely a burn from a cigarette or a joint. The draping mostly obscures this flaw, see last product image for details. 

Size M.

34” waist, 38” hips, 43.5” long.

1970’s-80’s.

Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type: Shoes
Price: 42.00

Stunning bronze d'orsay style heels from Yves Saint Laurent. Adjustable ankle straps, round pointed toe. These shoes show moderate signs of wear, most noticeably creasing of the leather across the toes. Branding has been worn down at the soles, bottom of shoes are also worn. Heels are in good shape, a previous owner had toe taps put on by a cobbler. Priced to reflect condition.

2.5" heel.

Size 8.5 Narrow.

Leather. Made in Spain.

Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type: Skirts
Price: 62.00

A simple but sleek brown mini skirt by Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni. A chic, timeless vintage piece in a classic silhouette. High quality wool shell, fully lined. Hidden button and zipper closure. The lining has slightly fallen, you can see it peeking out of the bottom of the skirt in some photos. This is an easy fix at a tailor or with some home sewing, priced to reflect this flaw.

Size S.

28” waist, 34” hips, 22” long.

100% wool shell. 63% acetate, 37% cupro lining. Made in Italy.

1990’s.

Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type: Shoes
Price: 96.00

Chic polka dot pumps by Julianneli for Bonwit Teller Fifth Avenue. The box has “1980” written on it in marker, but based on the style and construction of the shoes they were purchased in the 1950’s or 60’s. These shoes originally retailed for €26.95, which is almost $300 in 2022 with inflation.

These shoes appear to have been worn only once very lightly, possibly to a dinner or show as they don’t appear to have been walked in very far. Soles are smooth with just very slight surface scratching, heels are in good shape. The body of these shoes has stiffened over time, so the fabric uppers are not super pliable. There is one woven spot on one shoe that has slightly frayed at the edges.

Size 7, very narrow (7.5 AA)

4” heel.

1950's-60's.

Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type: Shoes
Price: 72.00

Stunning metallic pumps by Julianelli shoes. These art deco style heels come in their original shoe box. The inside of the box reads “[Copywrite] 1960 Frank C. Meyer Co Inc. Brooklyn & Lawrence USA, America’s Greatest Shoe Carton Manufacturers.” Stitching details all the way around the uppers with a wavy shape that hugs the foot. These shoes originally retailed for €39.95, which is almost $400 in 2022 with inflation.

These shoes show signs of wear at the soles, inners, and toes. The uppers and exterior of the shoe are in excellent condition, with no visible scrapes or scuffs. There is a slight crease across the toes just due to the pointed shape of the shoe, this crease would occur with any amount of wear. 

Size 8, narrow (8AAA)

3.75” heel.

1960’s.

Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type: Dresses
Price: 182.00

A truly special vintage dress by Robert Martin NYC. This beautifully constructed dress features a form fitting bodice with a full skirt, fully lined. Cream floral lace overlay with pale pink ribbon detailing at front body in half moon shapes. Hidden zipper back closure. This dress predates materials labels, but based on texture and appearance, the lining is most likely rayon or acetate and the lace exterior is cotton.

Size S.

Robert Martin New York

32” chest, 24” waist, 42” long.

1950's-60's.

Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type: Pants
Price: 138.00

A truly special vintage piece by White New Haven. These one-of-a-kind vintage pants were custom made for a Connecticut man in the 1970's. Patchwork fabric is made up of individual squares of printed fabric, expertly sewn together to create the appearance of a seamless sheet of fabric. Fully lined, pockets at hips and back. Zipper front closure. Due to their custom measurements, the inseam is shorter than would be standard for pants with these waist/hip measurements. 

37” waist, 42” hips, 28.5” inseam, 41” long.

1970’s.

Vendor: carlisleofphiladelphia
Type: Mini Skirts
Price: 112.00

Sleek velvet pencil skirt by Gianni Versace. This Italian made, 1980's number is close fitted with just a little bit of stretch. Button and hidden zipper closure with a structured waist. Back vent allows for ease of movement. Beautiful designer vintage garment in excellent condition. 

Size S.

26” waist, 34” hips, 24.5” long.

100% cotton. Made in Italy.

1980’s.