Buttons decorate the center front and pocket edges of this 1940s dress with an unusual bust treatment.
A vintage linen Christmas tea towel is signed by designer Tammis Keefe.
The bottom of the U neckline on this 1940s swing dress has smocking stitches for fullness through the bust.
The bodice of this 1950s party dress is fashioned of swirls of ribbon sewn to a chiffon base fabric.
This 1960s lambswool sweater by Banff was heavily decorated with beads and sequins in Hong Kong, where all the best hand beading was done at the time.
A vintage hat has an accordion pleated grosgrain fringed ribbon accent at the front.
The wool fabric of this 1950s wiggle dress is woven with tufts of orange wool in a diamond pattern.
A 1960s dress has small puffs of raised fabric surrounded by silver metallic threads.
The belt buckle of this 1960s Malcolm Starr evening gown is completely covered in sparkling rhinestones.
This 1960s metallic lamé coat closes with giant frogs and ball buttons.
The pockets of this 1950s Lilli Ann jacket are decorated with binding in a pretty petal shape.
This Hermes silk scarf has a hand-rolled hem that turns to the front or right side of the fabric.
This 1970s dress and jacket set by Pauline Trigere is decorated with vertical slot seams.
The silk jersey top of this 1980s evening ensemble by Tracy Mills is adorned with a beaded lily.
A vintage 70s sweater has the designer name embroidered above the chest.
This 1960s wedding gown is made from 3 layers of silk organza that are adorned with delicate embroidery, pearls, and 3-dimensional organza roses.
A 1950s Lilli Diamond dress has a black silk sheer overlay over white lace which is studded with rhinestones.
Note how the seams of the jacket exactly line up with the pocket flaps of the dress on this 1960s suit by Zurich couturier Enzo Quaglia.
A vintage 80s sweater has snakeskin, fur and peals accenting the front in an abstract design.
The center back seam on this 1970s Hanae Mori couture gown closes with hanging snaps to cover the zipper in the lining. The snaps are covered in silk chiffon to match the color of the print next to it.
A 1960s Lilly Pulitzer outfit has the 'Lilly" signature hidden in the bright floral print of the fabric.
This 1950s Dorothy O'Hara dress is shaped with tuck and gathers that form graceful folds.
The bodice of this 1970s pink metallic evening gown is accented with 3-dimensional floral appliques in pink and silver lamé.
The low cut neckline of this 1960s Malcolm Starr evening gown comes to points all the way around.
The back of the sleeves of this 1960s Balenciaga deshabille are decorated with metal braid and buttons with loops.
The skirt of this 1950s ball gown by Maxwell Shieff is decorated with a huge stylized belt buckle that has a rhinestone prong.
A 1950s Vera Neumann silk scarf has a hand rolled edge and ladybug signature.
The neckline of this 1960s Donald Brooks evening gown is set with huge glass rhinestones.
A pair of vintage bone white kid leather gloves have 3 pearl buttons on inner wrist.
This 1950s dress by Abe Schrader has a contrasting silk taffeta bow at the front bodice.
Gold paint is stenciled in an optical illusion pattern of squares on this 1950s wool felt circle skirt.
A vintage 60s brown velvet maxi skirt has a large floral print signed by Mr Dino.
The neckline of this 1970s dress by Sybil Connolly is accented with a double ruffle that has hand rolled edges.
Black, smoky gray, and crystal rhinestones are bezel set on this vintage 70s evening gown that is possibly by Halston.
A 1950s Lilli Ann coat has a fuzzy texture complete with fur guard hairs.
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