The C word

I bought this suit at an estate sale in Ohio, the estate of a very wealthy women. The clothes ranged in date from the forties through the late sixties and were all very high quality.

This suit is a very, very good suit. The fabrics are the very best, the tailoring is exquisite, it's a all hand-finished, with little details like tiny weights sewn into the hem so it will hang perfectly. It has the store label of a designer boutique called Lenore Zapoleon. But no other label. I know that high end boutiques in the sixties would often remove design labels and replace them with their store label, but would they really do that with a very, very prestigious label? And then there are the buttons.....

I can't sell this on Ebay or Etsy, because the C company comes after me every time I try. Even if I don't say their name, they have managed to get the legal right to keep people from selling *anything* that has two C's, worldwide. Seriously. I once had a leather belt that had a double C brass buckle listed on Ebay, and the C company had the listing removed, even though I never used their company name, because you cannot say an item has a double C- even if it does!

Now they got the listing for this suit removed from Etsy, which is partly my fault, because I did say it sure looks like a C suit. But it does, doesn't it? So I can't sell it on Etsy or Ebay, but it's still for sale, and it;s still a really beautiful suit.

Vintage 1960s Hot Pink Plaid Suit with Double C Logo Buttons

Vintage 1960's skirt suit is very well made, beautifully tailored of high quality materials. The fabric is hand woven, the lining is heavy silk. Fully lined and all hand-finished, with handmade buttonholes. The pocket flaps on the jacket are functional, they button down over small pockets.

Will fit a size 6 best.

JACKET
Sleeve 21"
Bust 38"
Waist 34"
Hip 38"
Length 24"

SKIRT
Waist 26"
Hip 38"
Length 25"

Excellent condition.
150.00 plus shipping
Contact vintagearcanany@gmail.com for more information

Wear Flowers In Your Hair

Never underestimate the power of accessories, a flower barrette turns hair into hairdo instantly! Flower barrettes have been embraced by rockabilly pinup girls, belly dancers, brides & bridesmaids (of course) and pretty women everywhere. My flower barrettes are made from deadstock vintage millinery flowers attached to high quality French metal spring barrettes. And at only ten dollars each, the price is oh so right.
To purchase, email sunnychapman@earthlink.net

Vintage 1970s Embroidered Velvet Kaftan Maxi Dress

Vintage 1970's long black velvet kaftan dress with floral embroidery. Made in India, has one fabric label that says 100% rayon, another that says 100% cotton, ?. I'm betting it's rayon. Will fit a size 6 best. Excellent condition. SOLD
For purchase or more information, contact sunnychapman@earthlink.net

Vintage 1968 Chester Weinberg Dolly Mod Dress

Vintage 1968 black wool crepe Empire waist baby doll dress with illusion lace insets. The top and sleeves are lined in peach silk, creating the illusion of bare skin peeking through the lace, the skirt is lined in black silk. beautiful tailoring, nice details like elbow darts and wrist zippers. Comes with a silk satin belt that fastens with hooks & eyes. Fabulous! Label: Chester Weinberg. Will fit a size 6 best. 400.00

For purchase or more information contact sunnychapman@earthlink.net

vintage 1960s Anne Fogarty Dress and Coat Set

Vintage 1960's yellow raw silk dress and coat set. Sleeveless princess line dress with a slightly flared skirt and back zipper is fully lined. The coat has pockets set into the princess seams, huge real shell buttons and is also lined. Beautiful tailoring, great fit, quality fabrics and oh, so chic. Label: AF Boutique, Anne Fogarty, also has a B. Forman Co. store label. Will fit a size 8 best. Excellent condition, fresh and crisp like new. 175.00. For more information or purchase contact Sunny Chapman at 917-721-3365 or sunnychapman@earthlink.net.

Vintage Zandra Rhodes Cut Velvet Mermaid Gown Dress NWT

Vintage sensational bias cut cut velvet mermaid gown. Peach velvet on blue silk trimmed with blue chiffon piping and lined in blue silk. Label: Zandra Rhodes London, Made by hand in England,70% Silk 30% rayon, English size 8, American size 6, also has a Saks Fifth Avenue store label. Will fit a size 6 best. Excellent condition, New With Tag, still has the $1485.00 price tag. 700.00. For more information contact sunnychapman@earthlink.net

Vintage 70s Zandra Rhodes Beaded Chiffon Dress

Vintage 1970's spectacular beaded printed chiffon flowing silk dress. Gorgeous lavender and blue print with wing sleeves and a deep ruffle framing the low vee neckline. The Empire waist is elastic, flowing skirt, dress is fully lined. Label: Zandra Rhodes London, Made in England, Pure Silk, Size 8 Will fit a size 8 best. SOLD For more information contact sunnychapman@earthlink.net