1970's Andre' Laug Couture Silk Damask Crepe Dress with Shawl

 "Andre' Laug for Audrey S.R.L., made in Italy ROMA" and "Martha Boutique Made In Italy" labels. Cranberry red silk crepe damask with tulips pattern. A long, narrow column of a dress with a fitted upper bodice and waist and low neckline with self straps. The gown has three tiers of ruffles, matching triangular shawl. The gown is lined in matching silk, the under portion of the bodice fastens on the side with a metal zipper, the outer layer fastens over the zipper with cloth covered snaps. Aside from a stain on one corner of the shawl, the set is in excellent condition. Size small. Measures 36" bust, 28" waist, up to 37" hips, 17" shoulder to waist, 36" waist to hem. For a larger view click here. For a back view click here.  For a view of dress without shawl, click here. For a view of the labels click here. French born Laug worked with Francois Crahay at Ricci Haute Couture in the early 60's and after that designed all of Antonelli Fashion House high fashions. He opened his own high fashion boutique in an exclusive section of Rome in 1968.  His first collection received high praise as did his following collections.

Item #WLAU

Size: Small - medium 36" 28"  37" hips

Price: $210.00/shipping

1960's Nathan Strong Beaded Satin Cocktail Dress

"The Way to Look, by Nathan Strong" label. Late 50's-early 60's. Metal gray matte silk satin cocktail dress. Styled with fitted bodice, waist and sleeves with flared a-line skirt with shirring around the waist. The waist is finished with a band of self fabric with a center bow. The neckline and sleeves are decorated with tiny rhinestones and varied sizes of metal gray fresh water pearl like beads. The sleeves have openings that fasten with hidden tiny snaps. The dress is fully lined in matching silk organza and fastens with back metal zipper. In very good condition, at one side of zipper placket above waist there are a few tiny scattered snags, and the fabric around the beading at neckline in front only is rippled between the beading and stones probably from dry cleaning. Size small-medium. Measures 15 1/2" shoulder to shoulder seam, 22 1/2" sleeve, 36" bust, 27" waist, free hips, 16" shoulder to waist, 42 1/2" total length. For a larger view click here. For a back view click here. For a side view click here.

Item #WMTL

Size: Small-medium 36" 27" free hips

1950's Suzy Perette French Lace Wedding Dress with Scalloping

"Suzy Perette New York" label. Possibly a wedding dress? The prettiest French or French style lace in golden ivory. The dress is fashioned as a two-piece, with a fitted matching lace shell. The dress has an ivory organza strapless boned bodice, top is lined in a light ivory faille.  The dress can be worn without the shell as a pretty strapless summer dress. The lace skirt is fully backed in ivory organza and also has a separate ivory faille slip. The shell top is also backed in organza. The hem of the skirt is scalloped and the hem and neckline of the matching shell top are also scalloped. Dress fastens with back metal zipper. In very good clean condition, there are many tiny breaks in the lace at one shoulder, and below it. Size medium. Dress measures 36" bust, 28" waist, 38" top of strapless bodice to hem. Shell is slightly larger than the top of the dress and fastens with snaps. Very bridal, would make a chic wedding dress. For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here.

Item #WETTE

Size: Medium 36" 28" free hips

Price: $140.00/shipping

1950's Rafaelle Organza, Lace and Taffeta Illusion Dress

"Rafaella" label. Hard to find black and white design- perfect for New Year's Eve. Very unique, very nicely constructed, top-notch fabrics. We have a strapless silk faille bodice that is trimmed around the top edges with short decorative taffeta pleats. The strapless bodice is covered in a fitted, long-sleeved black mesh top with an open back. Skirt is made of off white silk organza over off white silk taffeta. The lace insets on the skirt is not just ordinary machine made lace, it looks like Chantilly with applied black cording over the flowers. This lace detail is what brings the dress from ordinary to spectacular. The bodice is lined in black silk faille and boned for support. The dress fastens with back metal zipper. In very good-excellent condition with light wear. Size small. Measures 15 1/2" shoulder to shoulder edge, 20" sleeves, 35" bust, 25" waist, free hips, 16" shoulder to waist, 26" waist to hem. For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here.

Item #WRAF

Size: Small 35" 25" free hips