little h, little h

So we had our big Chanel bag and our little Chanel bag, but now we have two mini versions of classic Hermes bags: the Evelyne and the Constance. The Evelyne is light as a feather and perfect in white leather. We adore the Constance in metallic leather. We don't see a lot of metallic leather so this is pretty special from Hermes.
Hermes Evelyne stamped 2002 6 3/4 x 7 x 2 as it's white it shows some markings SOLD

Hermes mini metallic silver Constance stamped 2005 7 1/4 x 6 x 1 approx (exterior condition very good, flap covers two mildly discolored areas not visible) SOLD

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BIG C little c

You got your big Chanel, you got your little Chanel. No matter how you like your Chanel (big or little), we know you like it in iconic quilted lambskin
Chanel navy over-sized quilted lambskin tote c 80s 15 x 3 c 12 inches...gently used SOLD

Chanel mini quilted white leather disco purse c early 80s 4 x 3 x 1 inches (it's white and has been gently used).SOLD

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Like Katie's dress? Here is a brown cocktail version

So you loved Katie's red full length version of the vintage James Galanos below and want it...well, that isn't going to happen. We have a feeling young Ms. Suri Cruise will be gifted a remarkable collection from her mom. This one IS available. It's a mid to late 80s chocolate brown chiffon pleated chiffon bustier dress in a cocktail version. The fabric is super airy and moves beautifully with your every step. It's around a contemporary size 4. We have several vintage James Galanos dresses to post so this last week of July will have plenty of goodies for you to consider.
James Galanos mid to late 80s pleated chiffon chocolate strapless cocktail dress. Approx size 4 SOLD

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Welcome to LA in LA's own James Galanos c late 80s

Our favorite client, Katie Holmes, got in right yet again last night at the "Welcome to Los Angeles" party in honor of David and Victoria Beckham. Katie chose this red pleated chiffon vintage James Galanos strapless gown from Decades in a yummy red, the color of the party. As readers will know, James Galanos is a Los Angeles design legend, so how extra appropriate to welcome the Beckham's to LA in something designed and made in Los Angeles, too. Sometimes our dresses don't even make it on the blog because our local regulars swoop up the latest arrivals before we can alert you! We do have this same dress in a chocolate brown cocktail version, from the same personal collection of a well-known fashion icon. Look for that and around 40 of her other gowns and dresses to be posted during the week. Brava Katie!

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COURREGES IN THE 70S

We wish our readers could reach through their computers and see this unusual polished cotton in person. It's polished cotton that looks like silk shantung, but without the texture of shantung. Very distinctive. By now you know we are mad for brown...and this classic 70s Courreges dress shows hints of M. Courreges' original 60s shapes as it still is ever-so-slightly A-line. The unusual lattice pattern evokes the netting of a fisherman's catch framed buy the nice thick polished cotton shoulder and neck seams. Again, this is ideal for right now but because it's brown it can take you into fall.
Courreges Paris 70s brown cotton as shantung sleeveless dress, Marked Courreges A, equivalent of US size 4
SOLD!

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CLASSIC COURREGES IN YELLOW

Every season we revisit various trends: disco, hippie, minimal, 80s luxe, and of course MOD! That's why we vintage, you never have to worry about trends as they are all, more or less, vintage-based. Here is a very dependable late 60s yellow Courreges Paris Hyperbole dress with the thick industrial zipper going down the dress, a matching belt with white snaps, and the classic "AC" logo embroidered onto the removable snap attached patch, above the left breast. It's one of those dresses that you will always be happy to own. Wear it with tights and boots, or metallic ballet flats, or a modern sexy shoe to make the dress more after-5. Just like a good piece of pop Art, this Courreges only becomes more desirable with age.
Courreges Paris Hyperbole wool/acrylic blend A-line dress. Marked size "B" approximately, modern size 6. c late 1960s. SOLD

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WHAT TO WEAR WHEN YOU ARE HOT AND BOTHERED?

Why this lemon colored Loris Azzaro ruched jersey halter dress with crystal trim and tiered skirt, of course! There is something great about this simple dress in an ideal summer color. It also has a little bling which gives the dress a day into evening quality, which makes it a more desirable investment. You can totally dress this down with a flat or dress it up with a evening high-heeled sandal. Actually, if you haven't seen the AZZARO by Vanessa Seward shoes, take a peak at Neiman-Marcus. They have a marvelous selection and you may just find the ideal shoe to wear with this vintage Loris Azzaro concoction.
Loris Azzaro Paris early 80s yellow ruched jersey cocktail length dress shown on size 4 mannequin.

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