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Vintage T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, purses, hots, dresses and shoes will be featured, as well as fur stones and coats.  Since vintage T-shirts have become the new collectable, this section will be fun to browse so check back frequently.  Please note that I don’t usually iron the T-Shirts so they will look as realistic as possible for you.     

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Vintage Gibal High Heels

Very unique Gibal Boutique High Heels that were made in Italy and are over 35 years old.  The 3 1/2 inch heels were created in beautiful brown suede that have an embroidery raised design in a darker brown highlighted with a gold stripe.  The leather portion has an irridescent effect for that just-ready-to-dance effect.  The Heels are pre-owned and slightly used and in size 8M.  $75.00 reduced to $60.00


Vintage Garolini Heels 

Very unique and vintage Garolini Heels that were created in a creamy beige satin material accentuated with rhinestones around the front of the heels.  The Made In Italy heels are so stylish and perfect for that special occasion.  Size 7 1/2M and are pre-owned with just a little wear.  $55.00

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Vintage Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour Heels

The Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour heels were created in a deep burnt gold satin material which makes them perfect for every occasion and outfit.  The Vintage heels were previously owned but never worn.  The 4″ heel is a size 8B but are a little on the tight side for a B which is why I have to find a new home for them.  The leather sole was created by Stuart Weitzman Co., made in Spain.  $45.00.

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Vintage Saks Fifth Avenue Fenton Last Heels

These classic pumps are just perfect to help create that 60’s look and feel.  Note the hard-to-find color of rich brown leather highlighted with the darker brown on the front toe to create a very stylish and retro look and feel.  These unusual 8B Heels feature a chunky low 3″ heel and that slips on your feet so easily.  The Heels are pre-owned with some wear due to age.  $25.00

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Vintage Nine West Black Suede Flats

These Black Suede Flats are perfect to wear with your favorite jeans or tights.  The suede flats are adorned with black metal tie bows, not sure why, but one bow is bright gold and the other one is brushed gold.  The 8M flats are pre-owned with very little wear.  I only wish that the flats still fit me but living in the desert has caused my feet to expand.  $15.00

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Vintage Justin Women’s Western Black Boots

You will love to step into these classic “Justin” style Western boots that are over 35+ years old.  Made from premium black leather that have a detailed stitching around the top and sides and debossed detail on the tips of the very pointed toes.  The stacked heel makes the look perfect for both night and day, with easy-to-pull loops on the top of the boots for your ease of dressing.  The boots are pre-owned but with little wear around the toes and left heel.  Inside the boots, it indicates the Justin Style was Made in USA in the size of 7B – FW registered No. V6226 and V6230.  I only wore the 13″ high boots two or three times because the narrow size does not work for me.  $295.00 reduced to $125.00.

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Vintage St. John Sports White Denim Pants

These Vintage St. John Sports Pants are in a beautiful white color and are classic and casual in their presentation. It is believe that the pants were part of the Marie Grey Resort Line. The pants have never been worn and will arrive with the original hang tags/pricing along with an extra clear button.  The pants will be hanging on a wooden hanger and the original St. John’s plastic bag covering the pants will be included.  The fabric is 95% Cotton and 5% Spandex created for the perfect feel and fit. The pants have a front zipper and there is a gold metal button with the words St. John around the button. Also, there are six belt loops, two in the front and four in the back of the pants. The two front loops are made with a gold metal plate that covers the loops and the St. John logo is embedded into the plate. There are three pockets on the front of the pants (two regular and one little pocket) and two on the back of the pants. Size 4 Regular (this is a mature Size 4), Made in Mexico by St. John De Mexico.  Directions: Professionally Dry Clean, Cover Hardware, Low Heat, Low Moisture. The pants have a retail price tag of $265.00 from over twenty five years ago.   The current value of similar pants is between $395.00 – $495.00.   (1 available) at the price of $295.00

Maggy London Black Label Scarlet Evening Gown

This beautiful Maggy London, Black Label evening dress is perfect to wear at a wedding, cocktail party or New Years Eve, and the fabric allows year round use.  The has never been worn and arrives with the original hang tags indicating a size 6 (please note that it is a mature size 6). The dress is in a very vivid and vibrant majestic scarlet color with the style of a dramatic V neckline.  The neckline and front of the dress have a gathered feeling giving the dress more detail and definition.  In addition, there is a sensual slit in the middle on the front of the dress to add more drama and style. The matching belt links in the front with a faux silver and diamond clasp. The lovely dress messages 58 inches long and the slit is 25 inches high. The Black Label dress is made of 70% Rayon and 30% Polyester and should be dry cleaned only. The original price on the hang tag is $176.00 which had been reduced to $131.99.

Vintage Men’s Neckties

Two vintage men’s neckties that will take you back to the 50’s and 60’s. They both came from a container that was found when closing down my family’s home so the years are accurate. In addition, neither neckties have been worn since they were still in their gift boxes to my Dad. The blue, navy, black patterned tie on the left is from the 1955 period and is 51” long and about 3 1/2” wide. There is a hang tag on the tie that indicates it was from Laurant Originals. The fabric is believed to be a combination of acetate & rayon which was typical at that time. The brown tie with beige polka-dots is from the 1960 period and is 53” long and 3” wide. The fabric is labeled as 65% acetate and 35% rayon. (1 available of each style) $25.00 for both.


Vintage Bob Mackie Boutique Black Evening Dress

 

This stunning and stylish Vintage Bob Mackie black evening gown highlights the glamour of the 80s by its long lines and elegant structure.  For added glamour, a luxurious velvet and detailed beaded trim has been added to accent the dress around the top and the velvet trails down to the bottom of the dress. If you want  a dress that evokes the life and timeless feel of the 80s, this is the evening dress for you.  Size 10 and the length is 56″.  Original price over $1,500……now for $1,250.00

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Vintage Stop Staring Retro Dress

The perfect vintage pin-up style dress that hugs and accentuates your body with a textured stretchy fabric.  The cool pink color of the dress is highlighted with black satin ruffles and piping around the V-neck and under the breasts makes the dress a show stopper.  The zipper on the back of the dress reaches way down to your backside, for easy to get in and out of.  A slit at the bottom of back of the dress adds just the right sexiness.  The dress is a M size and perfect for a smaller framed woman.  Only worn once and then dry cleaned.  $55.00

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Vintage & Rare Herbal Essence T-Shirt and Towels 

        
When I worked at Clairol in New York City in the 70’s,  one of my positions was to be an Assistant Product Manager on Herbal Essence Shampoo and Conditioner.  It was at that time that I was given not only the original T-Shirt featuring the iconic Herbal Essence logo, but a set of very, very rare Herbal Essence towels.   Please note that I did not iron the white T- Shirt that is featured so it would look just like it did when I took it out of the plastic bag.  The T-Shirt is a size Medium and made of 50% Polyester and 50% Cotton, and has never been worn or even tried on.  The T-Shirt is stamped with the c 1971 Clairol Inc. on the front under the logo.  It was manufactured by Velva Sheen out of Cincinnati, Ohio made in the USA.   
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Vintage Herbal Essence Towels:   There was an Herbal Essence promotion in the 70’s that featured towels highlighting the beautiful flowers on the Shampoo.  There are two sizes – the larger towel is 42″ x 24″ and the hand towel is 25″ x 16″ and made of 100% cotton.  They were manufactured by Briggs Print, Lake Zurich, Illinois made in the USA.  The two towels have never been used, however, the hand towel has some yellowish discoloration on a portion of the towel due to age.   (1 set available) – $125.00                   
 

 

Vintage “Oneita” Chanel-Inspired Parfum T-Shirt

This very rare and unique Vintage “Oneita” black scooped neck T-Shirt is Chanel-inspired and the style is highly popular with its fashion graphics.  I did research and while Chanel occasionally releases whimsical runway prints, most shirts with perfume bottles are fun, independent designer or parody tributes.  The iconic look of this T-Shirt is of three Chanel Parfum Bottles that are raised from the T-Shirt in deep rich gold with the Made In France printed below the bottles.  The 100% cotton T-Shirt is a large size and was manufactured by the Oneita Company in the USA.  The T-Shirt has never been worn.    (1 available) $55.00

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Vintage “Oneita” Chanel-Inspired Logo T-Shirt

Another very rare and unique Vintage “Oneita” white scooped neck T-Shirt in Chanel-inspired and the style is highly popular with its fashion graphics.  I did research and while Chanel occasionally releases whimsical runway prints, most shirts are fun, independent designer or parody tributes.  The iconic look of this T-Shirt is the Chanel Logo with the backward CC 5 Paris which are done in raised and glittery gold.  The 100% cotton T-Shirt is a large size and was manufactured by the Oneita Company in USA.  The T-Shirt has never been worn. (1 available) $35.00

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Vintage Leonardo Venezia Palazzo Graffi T-Shirt

When I was in Italy for the 1991 or 1992 Cosmoprof Packaging and New Product event in Bologna, I ended up in Venice afterwards.  While there, I was so lucky to be able to attend the “Leonardo & Venice” exhibition at the historic Palazzo Grassi to see a marvelous display of drawings by Leonard.  I purchased this fabulous T-Shirt called “Leonardo Venezia Palazzo Graffi” with the incredible graphics.  I just love the little man on the gondola in the T-Shirt.  The T-Shirt was manufactured by Best Company and was made in Italy, and 100% cotton, and the shirt has never been worn.  The back of the T-Shirt repeats the name and the Best Company logo is on the sleeve of the T-Shirt.  I also included the original plastic bag for the T-Shirt.  (1 available) $195.00

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Vintage & Sacred New York Manhattan 1975-2001 T-Shirt

A Vintage T-Shirt featuring “New York Manhattan 1975 – 2001” with the beautiful skyline of New York City and the Twin Towers.  The design is raised which gives it a three dimensional effect.  The Towers have memorial scarves around the top to remember the attack on 9/11 and what was before.  The XL  T-Shirt was manufactured by Gildan Active Wear – Ultra Blend Heavyweight in 50% cotton and 50% polyester.  The T-Shirt has never been worn and has a cGreat North under the design.  (1 available) $75.00 reduced to $55.00.  

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Vintage “Oneita” Los Angeles Mission T-Shirt

The Los Angeles Mission breaks the cycle of homelessness and poverty, by stabilizing people in a safe and spiritual environment, connecting them to solutions and walking with them on their journey.  When I lived in Los Angeles I would volunteer at the Los Angeles Mission at their Rehabilitation Center to help woman get off the street and find jobs and housing, as well as work serving food to the homeless.  This Pre-Shrunk 100% Cotton T-Shirt is the size of large and was manufactured by Oneita Power-T out of Charleston, South Carolina.  The T-Shirt has never been worn, and the back of the  T-Shirt displays how they want to stamp out the following:  Homeless, Hopeless, Jobless and Helpless.  (1 available) $25.00

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Vintage Los Angeles Mission Hanes Beefy T-Shirt

The Los Angeles Mission breaks the cycle of homelessness and poverty, by stabilizing people in a safe and spiritual environment, connecting them to solutions and walking with them on their journey.  When I lived in Los Angeles I would volunteer at the Los Angeles Mission at their Rehabilitation Center to help woman get off the street and find jobs and housing, as well as work serving food to the homeless.  This Hanes grey colored Beefy-T is 99% Pre-Shrunk and 1% Other Fiber in the size of X-large.  The T-Shirt has never been worn, and the back of the  T-Shirt displays the following words:  Finally, A Diet That Actually Guarantees Weight LossSupport The Los Angeles Mission – with a photo of a man looking for food in a trash can.  (1 available) $25.00

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Vintage Rod Dyer Group T-Shirt

     

When I was at Max Factor and helping to create the Fragrance for Jaclyn Smith’s California, I had the opportunity to work with Rod Dyer, a legendary graphic designer on the West Coast, for the iconic packaging for the brand.  The year was around 1989-1990 so the Rod Dyer Group T-Shirt is 37+ years old, and I have kept it all this time but never wore the shirt.  The size is XL and is 100% cotton and was manufactured by Go Hanes Beefy.  You will love the colorful design of the rooster S W N.  (1 available) Reduced from $50.00 to $35.00

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Vintage Mercenaries Never Die T-Shirt

 

Vintage 1980s “Mercenaries Never Die They Just Go To Hell To Regroup” T-Shirt in the color of military red with black printing.  The XL T-Shirt was created by Screen Stars in 50% Cotton and 50% Polyester and has never been worn.  (1 available) $75.00 reduced to $55.00.

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Vintage “Oneita” Aids Walk 1992 T-Shirt

   

The 1992 Aids Walk in Los Angeles was 34 years ago to increase awareness and the mission contains.  The 8th annual event, drew over 17,000 supporters and it was hosted at the Paramount Pictures Lot on Melrose Avenue.  The 6.2 mile walk-a-thon raised a then-record $3 million to support programs fighting the HIV/AIDS crisis.  This classic T-Shirt fabric was made in USA for Oneita and sewn in Jamaica.  The Power-T is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton in the size of L (42-44), and was never worn.  $35.00   

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Vintage Helgue Grandeza Axteca 61 T-Shirt

   

Vintage T-Shirt featuring “Helgue Grandeza Axteca 61” created with oil paint by Jesus Helguera who lived from 1910 – 1971. I did research and Helguera’s emphasis on the heroic figure can be interpreted as a reflection of post-revolutionary Mexico’s search for identity and cultural pride. Through his technique, Helguera evokes a sense of romantic nationalism, idealizing the past while engaging with contemporary ideas of identity.  The Medium size T-Shirt is 100% cotton, preshrunk and was made in the USA by Fruit of The Loom.  (1 available) $75.00

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Vintage Fall Portfolio NEW WOMAN Magazine T-Shirt

The New Woman magazine is no longer published in the USA, as it ceased print publication in 1999. The magazine covered beauty, fashion, cosmetics, apparel as well as inspirational interviews.  Therefore, the T-Shirt is definitely one-of-a-kind for anyone who loves fashion.  The garment is dyed, 100% cotton, pre-shrunk and made in the USA by Long Handle Shirts, Inc., Waxhaw, North Carolina and Klondike Dry Goods Co.  The size is large with a round neck.  (1 available) $25.00

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Vintage “The Last Reagan Roundup” T-Shirt

This is an original and hard to find T-Shirt from the Ronald Reagan, Rancho Del Cielo, Santa Barbara, California home of the former President (1981 – 1989).  The small (688 acres) ranch was near Santa Barbara which he purchased in 1974 towards the end of his second term as California Governor.  And, it was used frequently during the Reagan administration as a vacation home.  The T-Shirt is a size Small and is 100% Cotton and is a Fruit of the Loom style and was made in the USA.  Note:  the T-Shirt has previously worn by a person who worked at the ranch during catering events, and there is a very small brown spot on the front of the T-Shirt near the dates.  (1 available) $75.00

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Vintage Jafra Cosmetic Brush Set

The Cosmetic Brush Set is a vintage Jafra exclusive from 1980’s. The Set includes seven (7) natural hair brushes with wood handles, for perfect make-up application every time. Everything you need to beautify your face, cheeks, lips and eyes is included. Each brush is designed for a specific use and will give you a professional look to your make-up. Carry all seven brushes in the cotton quilted, Chinese red travel case for beauty touch-ups anytime, anywhere. (1 available) $39.50