{"title":"Skirt Suits","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA collection of vintage and modern fashion finds for her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAsk any questions about measurements to ensure a proper fit. Please note that measurements given at listings are measurements of the garment, not your body. It is important for you to know your body's measurements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhone consultations are encouraged to discuss measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pre-owned-rickie-freeman-for-teri-jon-100-wool-skirt-suit-size-6","title":"1990's Vintage Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon 100% Wool Skirt Suit Size 6","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect skirt suit for the holidays and Valentine's Day! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabulous 100% wool skirt suit with black and white diamond design is adorned with red rabbit fur pom poms and two black velvet bows at the collar and one at each wrist. Each button is covered in black velvet and there is a small, feminine velvet bow placed at the back middle of the skirt 7 inches above the hem line. The wrists are lined with black velvet trim. Both the jacket and skirt are lined with a silky material. Back zip closure. Pre-owned in impeccable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppromiate measurements while lying flat: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKIRT:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist - 14 1\/4 inches (lying flat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 22.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHip - 20 inches (lying flat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJACKET:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulder - 15.25 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve - 23.5 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmpit to Armpit - 18.5 inches (lying flat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist - 17 1\/4 inches (lying flat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 20.5 inches from back of collar to bottom hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Clean Only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Korea \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREF: 17-15\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18559019319411,"sku":"RFreeTJon","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/IMG_20191015_212519.jpg?v=1571192871"},{"product_id":"vintage-1980-s-azzedine-alaia-black-wool-skirt-suit-sz-38-french-xs","title":"Vintage ALAIA Fall\/Winter 1987 Runway Collection Wool Corset Skirt Suit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch: Alice talks about this suit (about a minute)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" preload=\"metadata\" poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/files\/Alaia_9.4.24_3_eada1292-3327-42e1-981a-b6c38f0affed.png?v=1725461724\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/9dc4114527304eac9054a95e8bb08cb3\/9dc4114527304eac9054a95e8bb08cb3.HD-1080p-4.8Mbps-98879853.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee measurements below and in photos.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePBS tells his story in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/video\/azzedine-alaia-the-couturier-who-shaped-women-xj0qmm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAzzedine Alaïa: The Couturier Who Shaped Women\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — watch the documentary free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine piece for the collector of Azzedine Alaia design from his Fall\/Winter 1987 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicknamed the “King of Cling,” Alaïa is a legend in the fashion industry. Known for his form-flattering designs, it’s said that models would refuse their booking fees, and instead asked to be paid in the clothes on their backs. REF: Vogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I make clothes; women make fashion.” .….Azzedine Alaia (1935-2017).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was considered a father figure to Naomi Campbell since she was 16 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlaia’s top models included Naomi Campbell, Farida Khelfa, Linda Evangelista, Helena Christensen, Elaine Irwin, Veronica Webb, Michaela Bercu, Emma Wiklund, Vanessa Duve, Beverly Peele, Gail Elliott, and Christine Bergström.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable clients of Alaia included Grace Jones, Greta Garbo, and Lady GaGa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent pre-owned condition with no flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a hook and eye detail all up and down the back of the jacket. The back of the jacket is shorter than the front. Both the jacket and the skirt are intricately cut, typical of Alaia style. The wool is un-refined textured wool. 100% Wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic wearable, vintage piece by one of the most innovative and celebrated designers. An investment piece which is likely to increase in value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate measurements: (no stretch allowance). Tag indicates FR38, but see measurements below of garment. Please note that the measurements are of the garment, not your body, so your body must be smaller than the measurements below.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKIRT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (lined with a silky material)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist – 13\" measured flat from left to right x 2 = 26” (see photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHip - 18\" measured flat from left to right x 2 = 36” (see photo measured about 9.5\" below waist)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 19.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJACKET:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(lined with a silky material)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust – 17.875\" measured flat from underarm to underarm x 2 = 35.75\" (see photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist – 12.75\" measured flat from left to right = 12.75\" x 2 = 25.5\" (see photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 23” (front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 21” (back)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders – 17.5\" measured from back shoulder seam to shoulder seam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeves – 21.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome photos make the piece appear to be grayish, but the entire suit is pitch black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREF: 19-170\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18580166279283,"sku":"alaia","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/files\/Alaia_9.4.24_3_eada1292-3327-42e1-981a-b6c38f0affed.png?v=1725461724"},{"product_id":"vintage-adolfo-for-neiman-marcus-metallic-brocade-skirt-suit","title":"Vintage Adolfo for Neiman Marcus Metallic Brocade Skirt Suit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis skirt suit with a floral motif is gorgeous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is beautifully constructed with eight panels of floral metallic brocade fabric with blue, black, and gold metallic threads with a low, front button closure. The skirt is fully lined. Side zipper with clasp and snap closure at the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate measurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eJacket: \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: 36”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders: 14.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist: 28”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 22”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeves: 24”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eSkirt:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist: 26”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 26”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent used condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1970's - 1980's \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdolfo Sardiña (born 15 February 1933), professionally known as Adolfo, is a Cuban-born American fashion designer who started out as a milliner in the 1950s. While chief designer for the wholesale milliners Emme, he won the Coty Award and the Neiman Marcus Fashion Award. In 1963 he set up his own salon in New York, firstly as a milliner, and then focusing on clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdolfo opened his first salon in New York in 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1966 Adolfo had returned to Chanel to se\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003erve another unpaid apprenticeship, and would openly acknowledge her influence on his work. Adolfo's \"Chanel jackets\" and knit daywear became best-selling designs from the early 1970s onwards, and a design signature throughout his career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1969 Adolfo won another Coty Award. That year, he started selling knitted dresses to the department stores Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis clients included the Duchess of Windsor, Nancy Reagan, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Barbara Walters, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdolfo became a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1993, at the age of 60, Adolfo decided to retire from fashion design and rely on the income from his licensing agreements with various manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD to CA - 2021-#00150-EB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32632487444562,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/products\/DSC_43423.jpg?v=1593186383"},{"product_id":"1970-s-vonnie-reynolds-embroidered-velvet-skirt-and-vest-from-ireland-s-historical-bunratty-cottage-couture-workshop","title":"1970’s Vonnie Reynolds Embroidered Velvet Skirt and Vest from Ireland’s Historical Bunratty Cottage Couture Workshop","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee Documentary: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVonnie - Ireland’s Forgotten Fashion Icon - Fashion, Family and Fate. An intimate family portrait is woven as three sisters recollect the legacy of their mother Vonnie Reynolds; an Irish forgotten fashion icon forced to retire after a tragic accident.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fabulous velvet skirt and matching vest from Bunratty Cottage – The International Fashion Shop – Bunratty Co. Clare IRELAND is one of my latest purchases added to my fashion collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ensemble is extremely well constructed with couture details and much hand sewing throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a couture garment made of grey rayon velvet consisting of a floor length evening skirt \u0026amp; matching vest with embroidered roses \u0026amp; medallions and elaborate decorative stitching. The fabric is a weighty rayon velvet with lavender acetate lining. Both pieces are fully lined. The skirt fastens in the back with a metal zipper and hooks, 4 eyes close the top of the waistband. Pocket in R side seam! Vest is meant to be worn open, hanging from the shoulders and “floating” above the waist. The fronts do not come together all the way - leaving a 3'' open space in the center front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hem of the skirt features beautiful deep scallop shapes around the bottom and above the scallops are embroidered oval medallions filled with decorative gold stitch work that is then encircled with embroidered wreathes of pink roses. Above and below the wreathes and medallions and scallops the hemline is further embellished with heavy and deep sculptural embroidery in black thread that further echoes the curves in the scalloped hemline and the ovals in the wreathes of pink roses. Underneath the embroidery tulle fabric has been used to create a backing to support the embroidery stitches on the velvet. This is covered by satin like lavender acetate lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis embroidery design and the scallops also decorate the vest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a gorgeous and unique creation fit for a princess. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHer clothes have been considered collectors’ pieces and have always been valued for their timeless quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVonnie Reynolds began her designing career at her popular Bunratty International Fashion Shop opposite Bunratty Castle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Sunday drive had Vonnie deciding to purchase a former Georgian post office cottage. Following restoration, Bunratty Cottage became the hub of her couture workshop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe expanded Bunratty Cottage to the United States, opening a mail order business in Annapolis, Maryland in 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVonnie was given the Key to the City of Houston and is an honorary citizen of Houston, Texas and was a house guest of the Mayor of Dallas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI purchased it from a seller who purchased it from an estate in Baltimore, Maryland. It had only belonged to the lady whose estate was being sold. Her husband worked in the Irish Embassy. Supposedly, the original owner wore it to an event at the White House and has only been worn once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI can’t wait for the opportunity to view the documentary; directed by Renata Lim and produced by Melissa Collins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Every time I sell a ball gown, a little piece of me goes.” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e…. Vonnie Reynolds, Irish Couturiere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSkirt: Waist band measures 27” fastened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength from waistband to hem is 42.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePit to Pit across the back is 18”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePit to Pit across the front is 18” leaving a 3” slit open in the center. Measured pit to pit with the space at the cleavage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40566905208914,"sku":"BunrattyCottage","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/files\/IMG_20230624_154105.jpg?v=1697331234"},{"product_id":"pre-loved-herve-leger-faceted-crystal-beads-bandage-skirt-set-xs","title":"Pre-loved Herve Leger Faceted Crystal Beads Bandage Skirt Set XS","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne of the fashion industry’s most iconic dresses is the bandage dress, the form-fitting dress that was the uniform of ’90s models. It was created by designer Hervé L. 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These form-fitting dresses, constructed by stitching together strips of elasticated fabric to mold and sculpt the body, quickly became a sensation, dubbed the \"sexy mummy look\" by a New York Times reviewer in 1993.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis beauty is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColor: BARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFaceted crystal beads all around the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSize: XS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements: (Material includes 1% Spandex, so both pieces have some stretch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSKIRT\u003c\/span\u003e: (color: BARE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSize: XS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWaist: 11.5” wide (doubled: 23”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHips: 15” wide (doubled: 30”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFlared \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLength: 20”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eTOP:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSize: XS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBust: 15” wide (doubled: 30”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWaist: 12” wide (doubled: 24”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLength: 15.5” long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e90% Rayon, 9% Nylon, 1% Spandex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42112747110482,"sku":"LEGER","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/files\/20250728_173845.png?v=1754519677"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6013\/1955\/collections\/DSC_4364.jpg?v=1665370041","url":"https:\/\/designsbyalicelowe.com\/collections\/skirt-suits.oembed","provider":"Designs \u0026 Finds by Alice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}