Measurements

Size:  Medium

Jacket
Bust:  36 - 38  inches + 91 - 96.5 cm 

Under Bust: 34 inches + 86 cm

Waist: 28 inches + 71 cm

Length from Shoulder Seam to Jacket Hem:  25 inches + 63.5 cm  (Back is longer)

Sleeve Length Outside Shoulder to Cuff: 24 inches +61 cm

Skirt

Waist: 27 - 28 inches + 69 - 71 cm

Hips: 40 inches + 102 cm

Length of Skirt:  30  inches + 76 cm 

Hem Length: 3 inches + 8cm

Zipper Length: 7 inches + 18 cm

Note: Measurements taken from outside, flat and stretched seam to seam. 

Description

* Striking 1950s damask pattern emerald green rayon suit

* Fabric design features floral design with foliage

* Classic silhouette with cinched waist and straight skirt

* Jacket with long sleeves and turn over collar and front closure

* Lovely frog closures down front of jacket

* Peplum below waist with two layers that drapes longer and fuller at the back

* Skirt has typical 40s styling and shape and secures at side with metal zipper

* Unlined,  raw seams with hand finished hem

* Label reads Suzy Perette

Suzy Perette

The Suzy Perette label was a registered trademark of Lombardy Dress (founded as Lombardy Frocks in 1930) and turning out a clothing line as early as 1946. A sister label to Suzy Perette was the Gigi Young Fashions label (late fifties to 1966). This label followed the same successful style formula of Suzy Perette but as a less expensive line.Suzy Perette was greatly influenced by Parisian fashions, with the silhouette of cinched waist and full skirt extremely popular during the early fifties. In fact, the Suzy Perette label acquired the right to incorporate Christian Dior's designs into their own product range. The label on this suit indicates that it is a very early design, but nevertheless has the wonderful styling and attention to detail that is a hallmark of this label.

Condition 

Highly desirable suit for two reasons. The first is that it is a rare early Suzy Perette and the second is that it has a fabulous 1940s silhouette, particularly love the waterfall back peplum. This suit is in really good condition for its age, no notable flaws that I can see. Tiniest bit of colour variation in the fabric but not noticeable, just mentioned for accuracy. Cleaned and ready to wear. Please drop us a line if your require additional information about this listing.

Shop Policies

Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!

Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.

Measurements

Size: Small

Top

Bust:  36 inches +91 cm 

Under Bust: 32 inches + 81 cm

Waist: 26 inches + 66 cm

Length from Outside Shoulder: 19 inches + 48 cm

Zipper Length: 12 inches + 30 cm

 Skirt

Waist: 26 inches + 66cm

Hips: Free

Total Length from waist band:  27.5 inches + 70 cm 

Hem Length: 3.5 inches + 9 cm

Zipper Length: 7 inches + 18 cm

Note: Measurements taken from outside, flat and stretched seam to seam. 

Description

* Striking 1950s quality crisp black cotton dress set

* Fabric design features gold polka dots

* Painted swirl embellishment in gold paint

* Classic silhouette with cinched waist and full skirt

* Sleeveless bodice with notched neckline

* Bodice shoulders are also notched

* Bodice top can be worn under or over skirt

* Circle skirt with pellon stiffening for structure and fullness

* Unlined , raw seams with hand finished hem

* Back top with metal zipper, skirt with size metal zipper

* Label reads John J Hilton Individuals 

Gyula Heitler, born in Bratislava in 1912, learnt from a young age how to buy and sell in his parents’ general store. Arriving from Europe in 1947, Gyula changed his name to John J Hilton and worked for his sponsor Alexander ‘Gigi’ Schwarz at Olympia Fashions, a dress shop in Pitt Street, Sydney. Then, together with his elder brother Emil, he started a business manufacturing ladies knitwear. Adopting the trading name, John J Hilton, they looked around for Australian creative-fashion opportunities and decided to focus on women in their mid-twenties and older, offering them elegant and durable dresses at a fair price. The business grew to 100 employees, with showrooms around Australia and representatives in Paris, New York and London. It was, in fact, one of Australia's largest women's fashion houses during the 1950s and '60s. The company's slogan was "It's a Honey, it's a Hilton". Hilton clothes were sold in all department stores. At its peak it made made more than 300,000 garments a year and Hilton was regarded as a doyen of the industry. John J Hilton was one of the first to export Australian fashion to Japan, as well as to Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada and United States. A pioneer in the use of wool in women’s dresses, John J Hilton was the recipient of fashion awards, including the Australian Wool Award. Hilton ran the company until the 1970s, when it was taken over by Osti, in turn taken over by the Dunlop group. Hilton continued to run the John J. Hilton division of Dunlop until he retired from the business in 1978. (Courtesy of Design and Art Australia Online and SMH)

Condition 

This dress set is in excellent condition for its age.  No flaws that I can see, absolutely gorgeous!!! Cleaned and ready to wear. Please drop us a line if your require additional information about this listing.

Shop Policies

Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!

Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.

Measurements

Size: Small - Large

Bust: up to 44 inches + 112 cm 

Total Length from Outside Shoulder:  41 inches + 104 cm 

Hem Length: .5 inches + 1 .5 cm

Sleeve Length: 16 inches + 41 cm

Note: Measurements taken from outside, flat and stretched seam to seam. 

Description

* Striking 1950s quality copper satin designer trapeze-shape evening coat

* Classic trapeze silhouette widening from shoulders

* 3/4 wide sleeves with rounded collar

*  Secures with large self fabric covered button

* Can accommodate very full dress underneath 

* Fully lined in matching bronze acetate

* Label reads Lilli Diamond

Lilli Diamond was a popular brand within the USA from the 1930s through to the mid 1980s. The label was acclaimed for its sexy, bombshell designs that showcased a woman's figure and made them feel like glamorous movie stars. The brand was sold in numerous upscale boutiques and department stores, with Fredericks of Hollywood being the biggest retailer, particularly through their extensive mail order catalogue. The label established itself as one of the leading evening and cocktail dress outlets within the USA. This was despite some department stores refusing to stock the items as they deemed them too sexy for their conservative clientele.  The company was eventually sold to Campus Casuals in 1965, but the label continued well into the 1980s.

Condition 

Evening coats are becoming increasingly hard to find and it's always a celebration when one gets discovered. This coat iis beautifully tailored and in excellent condition for its age, except for one unfortunate stain just below the button. This is shown in the last photograph. Because of the fabric, it is not as noticeable as one would expect and could be hidden completely by a brooch. Nevertheless priced accordingly with this fault in mind. Cleaned and ready to wear. Please drop us a line if your require additional information about this listing.

Shop Policies

Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!

Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.

Measurements

Size: Small - Medium

Bust: 36 inches + 91 cm 

Under Bust: 28 inches + 71 cm

Waist: 27 inches + 69 cm

Hips: Free

Bodice Length From Outside Shoulder: 15 inches +  38 cm

Total Length:  43 inches + 102 cm 

Description

* Vintage 1950s ivory and lavender woven weighted cotton dress

* Design features geometric pattern in vertical stripes

* Classic silhouette with cinched waist and full skirt

* Cuffed short sleeves and wide oval neckline

* Wide self fabric cummerbund waist starting under gathered bust

* Wide box pleated skirt

* Working side metal zipper 

* Label reads Jonathon Logan

Jonathan Logan was a popular manufacturer of women’s classic dresses, have been foundered in 1944.  The brand was a stable of just about every young girl's closet during the 1950s and 60s. In fact by 1966, Jonathan Logan had become one of the largest ready to wear companies in the USA.

Jonathan Logan eventually became a collection of fourteen different brands, each geared to a different consumer group. What do these vintage labels have in common: Betty Barclay, Butte Knit, R & K Originals, Youth Guild and Jonathan Logan? At one time, all of these labels were popular divisions of the first large apparel conglomerate: Jonathan Logan. These labels were on some of the most popular dresses and sportswear from the 1950’s through 1970’s, and today, vintage collectors seek out these labels for their style and quality.

Condition 

This beautiful dress is in excellent vintage condition for its age. No notable flaws that I can see.  This dress presents beautifully. The bust is gathered and although it measures up to 38 inches it would be best for no larger than a 36 inch bust as the mid drift is tight. Measurements for the top of the cummerbund immediately under the bust is included in the measurements. Shown with a crinoline and ribbon belt for presentation purposes and not included in the sale.  Please drop us a line if your require additional information about this listing.

This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance if this rare circumstance arises.

Shop Policies

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!

Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.