Fascinating, one of a kind and very rare 50s cashmere sweater by HELEN BOND CARRUTHERS (click to read more at the Vintage Fashion Guild). Soft ivory cashmere sweater lined in white silk with Helen's embroidered label at back of waist. Front is appliqued with silk embroidered pieces cut from antique Asian textiles, as Helen was known for. This motif is of Asian flora and fauna in soft pastels and bronzes with a unique twist....a stylized butterfly (or hornet?) hovers nearly upside down toward collar at shoulders. Appliques at sleeve cuffs and covering the back...click pictures for more images. As flawless as the day it was finished in the 50s! Helen's sweaters were highly prized then (Liz Taylor was a big fan and owned several!) and still are today. 36-38" bust, 30" waist, 19" sleeves, 18" long

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COMING SOON..... Adorable brown and grey checked woven suit jacket top with nipped waist and belted detail at front, picked up again at hem of back across hips. Buttons neckline to high waist in front and up entire back! By "Minx Modes". Watch for details. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. 36" bust, 26" waist, 21" long, 19" sleeves, 38" hips

50s jacket of a wool/mohair blend in charcoal grey with stylish polka dot print, lined with a faux "blouse" in red gabardine. Gabardine blouse hooks with hooks and eyes at center, has elastic band wrapping at waist around back to secure in place. Self buttons in double breasted effect down front of nipped waist jacket. By "UTAH TAILORING MILLS".From Matching swing cut top coat too! From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Proceeds support this wonderful theatre in Spencer, Iowa. Click picture for more images. Mint condition. Jacket~38" bust, 30" waist, 23" sleeves, 22" long Coat~40" bust, 42" waist, 50" hips, 24" sleeves, 30" long $325

50s nipped waist jacket with black buttons down front. Made of black silk, sculpted at hips with button accented tabs. From "MILGRIM". No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 30" waist, 22" long, 19" sleeves $95

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Bright turquoise and bone colored cotton high waist 50s cigarette pants with metallic godl accents, by ALFRED SHAHEEN. Rare unusual print of Asian library books. Back metal zipper, some light spots to right of waist as shown. Click picture for more images. 28" waist, 40" hips, 22" thigh, 17" rise, 44" long $225

Fantastic 50s Hawaiian swimsuit by "KAMEHAMEHA", from their "Miss Hawaii" line (Kamehameha made the swimsuits worn by Miss Hawaii over the years in the Miss America pageants!). Bright grassy green with dark moss green done in a batik look print sets off white abstract florals. Smocked all around to hug the curves, ruched at center bust, halter style neckline buttons into top of suit. Back  metal zipper, boned within bustline. Classic vintage Hawaiiana! Pin up perfect & flawless. Tagged a size large. Click picture for more images. 40" bust max, 30" waist max, 40" hips max, 28" long $345

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Carribean blue 50s swimsuit by CATALINA. Labeled a "CATALINA Masterpiece". Back metal zipper, straps hook into back, boned within bust. Shirred around in vertical panels front and back. One tiny rust dot on right hip, pencil tip size...no other spots, holes or fade! Elastic in superb condition.  Click picture for more images. 38" bust, max, 30" waist max, 42" hips max, 25" long $145

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Ooooh-la-la!!!! The real deal! An early 50's bikini straight from the island of Port-Cros and made in Paris. All cotton in bright royal blue, no lining. Bandeau top is boned up front with peaks top and bottom at bust, metal slide ring shuts in back. Bottoms have wide double heavy elastic strap detail at hips. Marked size 38, comes with all orginal tags and plastic bag from the shoppe in France! This style of suit was made popular by Brigitte Bardot. Utterly flawless and rare! Click picture for more images. Top~size 32-34 & A or Bcup Bottoms~30" waist (low), 38" hips, 8" rise, 23" leg opening $225

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DIRTY BIRDIES! The coolest 50s swimsuit ever. An abstract, atomic style sketchwork print of birds in rather compromising positions in grey and black on sunshine yellow. Sarong inspired side wrap, boy shorts, ruched bodice with petal bust and smocked sides. Metal zip up back, by Catalina....quite likely one of the most unusual and rare Catalina swimsuits ever made! Mint condition. Click picture for more images and to see what these naughty birds are really up to! 36" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 28" long $245

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Sophisticated, glamorous black velvet Jantzen 50s swimsuit. Lush cotton velvet is fully lined in blush pink nylon, shirred at center bust. Straps are convertible from halter style that criss cross in back or to wear straight, metal slides adjust length. Metal zipper up center of back. A gorgeous swimsuit in pristine condition! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 26" long $175

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Sequined, hand painted Aztec themed Mexican velveteen 50s skirt.  Black velveteen sets off gorgeous handpainted scenery of mountains, villas and Aztec symbols with a large eagle and snake in the center of front. Side metal zipper and hooks and eyes, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 30" waist, 60" hips, 26" long $165

Sweet pink cotton bolero with floral fabric at front of bodice. Inset waist, kimono sleeves, edged in pink rickrack at sleeves, waist and placket. Snaps shut at waist. Likely had a floral sundress to go with it at some point in its life.....now looks superb with a camisole and jeans, a pencil skirt or over little black dress! No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 34-36" bust, 26" waist, 9" sleeves, 16" long $65

COMING SOON.... 2 piece carnation pink sweater and skirt set. Watch for details.

Pin up perfect purple 50's sweater. Short sleeved, rounded neckline, banded at cuffs and hemline. By Talbott, 100% orlon . Rockabilly bombshell wear! Click picture  for details. 42" bust, 34" waist, 9" sleeves, 22" long $47