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Sneak Peek: Chanel: ’80s Pyramid Studded Bag

November 25th, 2009

Photo: Peter Lindbergh for Vogue (1991)

Photo: Peter Lindbergh for Vogue (1991)

Photo: Peter Lindbergh for Vogue (1991)

Photo: Peter Lindbergh for Vogue (1991)

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This modern Chanel bag looks as if it could have stepped out of the 1980s. One of the most memorable images from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibit “The Model As Muse” was from Peter Lindbergh. Lindbergh is a German photographer famous for his moody black and white photos. In the 1980s, he used a pre-gentrified DUMBO as a location for many shoots. The images above are from a 1991 Vogue shoot, “Wild At Heart”. It was styled by Grace Coddington, the breakout star in “The September Issue”. The clothing in the top image and jewelry/belt in the second image are all Chanel. Chanel was famous for it’s bold jewelry and accessories in the ’80s.

We will be posting this fantastic bag at our eBay store this Sunday.

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Sneak Peek: Hermes Medor Collier de Chien Belt

November 25th, 2009

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This Hermes Medor Collier de Chein belt is a classic in many ways. The design is from 1929 and the combination of black leather and gold hardware will stay in style forever. According to popular belief, the design was originally for an Hermes client’s bulldog – hence the name, “Collier de Chien” or “dog collar”. Hermes uses the hardware on watches, clutches, cuffs and belts.

We will be posting this vintage beauty at our eBay store, this Sunday, November 29. Mark your calendars!

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Christian Louboutin and Barbie

November 24th, 2009

Photo: Mattel

Photo: Mattel

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Christian Louboutin is loved by shoe connoisseurs all over the world. His clientele includes celebrities, fashion editors, socialites and now, Barbie.

Barbie, who has 1 billion pairs of shoes, has a long history of collaborating with designers. For her 50th birthday, she picked Christian Louboutin to be her godfather. They are working together on many different projects over a 12-month period. The first item, a limited edition doll, will be available in December.

If you, like Barbie, are a Christian Louboutin fan, check out our current eBay listings. We have three pairs of Louboutins on auction. They will take you through this season’s holiday parties and beyond.

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Sneak Peek: Chado Ralph Rucci

November 20th, 2009

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Ralph Rucci is the first American designer in 60 years to be invited to show in Paris by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. The invitation was a true honor. The last American to be invited to the haute couture was Mainbocher.

Rucci’s luxury garments are known for their precision, shape and innovative use of fabric. This coat and skirt are perfect examples of Rucci’s vision. We will be offering it for sale at our eBay store over the next few weeks.

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Sneak Peek: Yves Saint Laurent Coat 2008

November 19th, 2009

Photo: Don Ashby/Olivier Claisse for Style.com

Photo: Don Ashby/Olivier Claisse for Style.com

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Stefano Pilati’s Fall 2008 show for Yves Saint Laurent caused quite a sensation. Part of the buzz was due to the hair and makeup but part of the buzz was due to the clothes. The clothes were remarkable for their shape, volume and precision tailoring. This lovely coat emodies those ideas perfectly. We will be offering it for sale at our eBay store very soon.

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Sneak Peek: Thierry Mugler

November 19th, 2009

Photo: Thierry Mugler for V Magazine #59

Photo: Thierry Mugler for V Magazine #59

Photo: Thierry Mugler for Thierry Mugler

Photo: Thierry Mugler for Thierry Mugler

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Thierry Mugler has been the subject of much interest due to a star turn at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Model as Muse” exhibit. We loved his photographs and dramatic clothes in the ’80s.

This Thierry Mugler dress is the companion piece to a dress that was featured in a recent post. We are currently offering this dress for sale at our store.

Encore #: 10599-00028

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Sneak Peek: Romeo Gigli

November 19th, 2009

Photo: Paolo Roversi for Romeo Gigli

Photo: Paolo Roversi for Romeo Gigli

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Romeo Gigli is another designer who defined the ’80s. Gigli’s clothes were immediately identifiable due to his signature use of heavy beading, draping, velvet, brocade, chiffon, gauze and silk. His romantic, ethereal style was a perfect match for the photographer, Paolo Roversi. They collaborated on many of Gigli’s most memorable ad campaigns.

Dawn Mello is a legendary figure in the fashion industry. She is best known for defining Bergdorf Goodman over a 20 year career and for Gucci’s revamp with Tom Ford. For over 40 years, she was responsible for nurturing the careers of many talents in the business. Romeo Gigli was one of them.

We have an amazing Romeo Gigli beaded jacket that used to belong to Dawn Mello. There is a handwritten tag that says “Dawn Mello. September 1989.”

This is your opportunity to own a bit of fashion history. We will be posting it at our eBay store over the next few weeks.

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