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Vinnie Luciano terrorized lower Brooklyn with his protection racket, government .45, and nasty sneer. Sharply dressed in his double breasted pin stripe coat with matching vest and pants, he presented a formidable figure on the city streets.
Under the condition that he stay on as consigliere to the Family, he retired from his life of violence and crime. Linen coat is fully lined; collar and lapels are trimmed with velvet ribbon. Vest is metallic brocade vest with cotton dickey and print tie, completed with matching pants.
Young men in the 40’s used the unique style and rebellious fashion of the zoot suit to set themselves off, and established a florid machismo. Knee-length pin stripe coat with exaggerated lapels and fitted waist, matching pants, and collared shirt with tie combine to give the zoot suit its world-famous look.
“Can’t repeat the past? Why, of course you can!” In spite of illegal dealings in organized crime, you can still win your lady back. The Gatsby pinstripe suit features black satin lapels on the coat and vest, accenting the debonair flair of this double-breasted ensemble.
After escaping from Huntsville prison, Clyde and his notorious partner started their ruthless crime spree. Blood thirsty, relentlessly cruel and evil, he had no heart for anyone but Bonnie. He was despicable, but not in his 20s-styled overcoat, vest, shirt, and matching pants.
An adaptation of the dress that Rhett Butler forced Scarlett to wear to Ashley’s birthday party. Velvet bodice is bedecked with rhinestones and detachable ostrich feathers. Full satin skirt fits over hoop.
The duke and duchess, landed gentry from Sussex, are embarking on their first sightseeing tour of the United States. Dressed in nineteenth-century style that reflects their refined nobility, they elicit many second looks on the streets of Baltimore and Philadelphia.
This sweet and innocent 1800s bride is in a beautiful gown (available in taffeta or washable satin) featuring long draping lace on the bodice and sleeves and a romantic open neckline.
Magnolia is decked out and ready for the Cotillion Ball. The charm and hospitality of the South in a lovely Bengaline bodice and taffeta or washable satin skirt, highlighted with a point de spree lace inset on the front of the skirt as well as on the sleeves and finished with a feminine bow to show off her decolletage.
When “nothing modest or matronly will do.” Rhett commands Scarlett to wear this elegant gown to Ashley’s Birthday to shame her in front of all society. Fitted velveteen bodice is bedecked with rhinestones and detachable ostrich feathers. Full-length velveteen dress features bustle layered with feathers. Also offers incredible versatility as a saloon Madame, Victorian socialite or Roaring 20’s starlet.
Elizabeth was just twenty-five years old, and Queen of England. For the first time in her life, her destiny lay in her own hands. Shantung bodice reversed and ruched up with dazzling rhinestones then inserted onto sleeve caps. Metallic trim and lame piping add monarchal splendor. Large tear-drop rhinestones and metallic braid frame her regal crown.
Scarlett’s famous flirtatious fiddling with the men at the Wilkes Estate is made more memorable by this flouncy cotillion dress. Print chiffon dress over satin underskirt. Bodice is print chiffon with ruffles of beading lace and ribbon, trimmed with velvet and three velvet bows. Waistline is accented with velvet cummerbund.
This fine lady from the deep South was known throughout society as a woman of grace, wealth, and elegance. Bengaline dress offers a flattering veed waistline, full skirt, black lace trim and embroidery. Its high neckline offers modesty while its shawl sleeves make it comfortable for any woman of fine breeding.
Dancing with castanets to the mariachi band, Margarita captures the eyes of every cowboy in the dusty saloons on the Rio Grande. Her flowing dances are as hot and sultry as the nights in Juarez. Her fringed bengaline bodice complements her bengaline ruffled and layered full-length skirt.
Fresh off their successful hunting expedition in South Africa, French nobleman the Marquis D’Ouest and his wife, the marquise, are ready to begin their safari tour of the Great American West. Smartly dressed for the stagecoach journey, but elegantly appointed to remind others of their gentry status, the Marquis and Marquise get noticed in each dusty saloon they step inside. Her heavy tweed coat features wide lapels, fitted waist with decorative buttons, and flared hemline. The double-breasted twill vest shows off a low plunging neckline with decorative button closure. Fitted twill pants complete the outfit.
This graceful saloon gal had a pure heart but a burning desire for the cowboys, outlaws, and gamblers. Her satin dress features off-the-shoulder shawl sleeve and a plunging neckline. The fitted bodice and veed drop waistline flatters any figure.
Though envious of her marriage to Ashley, even Scarlett found it impossible to find fault with the beautiful and fine “Mellie.” Bell-shaped, boned sleeves of lace and velveteen veed bodice are highlighted by a pleated chiffon neckline.
Her many lovers have immortalized her grace and beauty. As the courtesan once observed “Vice is seldom clad in rags.” Contrasting chiffon and lace suspended from satin bows outline its tiered skirt. Slimming velveteen bodice is topped with flattering off-the-shoulder flounce.
In the heyday of confecting courture, Contessa Catiglione gained fame as the most talked about woman and was considered a classic beauty. Matte and reversed satin ballgown is complemented with tapestry bodice and underskirt. Short, pouf sleeves are accented with satin dag, as are bodice and scooped neckline.
Sweet but sassy, Savannah spent summery Sundays socializing with stalwart southern soldiers. Chiffon ruffled sleeves, joined by lace bodice inset, fall into velvet cummerbund and floral skirt.
In a desperate attempt to save her beloved Tara, Scarlett tried to deceive Rhett by visiting him in this dress made from her velvet drapes. Authentic velvet and satin dress features a capped sleeve, plunging neckline, full skirt with gold/green passementerie on shoulder and belt.
As Robin’s fair maiden, her beauty and grace were second only to her generous heart. Metallic lace covers a narrow fitted bodice and romantic gigot sleeves. Full skirt worn over narrow hoop.
An adaptation of the dress that Rhett Butler forced Scarlett to wear to Ashley’s birthday party. Velvet bodice is bedecked with rhinestones and detachable ostrich feathers. Full satin skirt fits over hoop.
This South Carolina beauty turns the head of many a potential gentleman caller in her Southern Romance Robe Dress. Whether she is attending a high-society cotillion or strolling down Meeting Street to the Charleston City Market, her dress sets her apart. Breezy yet elegant, the robe dress embodies the charm of the Old South.
Jewel begs attention as she plays the infamous western seductress. Eyelet bloomers with peek-a-boo pleated cups finish off this daring camisole. Camisole and bloomers are garnished with lace trim woven with ribbon and bows. Separate boned lycra corset has satin front with lace overlay trimmed in lace.
One of Dodge City’s most sought after fallen angels. Mnay a battle raged over the affections she showered upon countless admirers. Lavish velvet stage dress whose short draped skirt and padded cups are outlined in rich gold metallic fringe. For a more modest look and the satin full length discretely-open ruffled skirt.
This accomplished starlet, known as Virginia Hill, was responsible for helping Bugsy build the gambling capital of the world – Las Vegas. Lace over satin fitted dress features off-the-shoulder straps of Venetian lace with satin flower on the hip, and long fringe.
Nothing is more appealing than the blue of a Mississippi Delta dawn. Brocade dress with pleated organza at neckline and over skirt. Cameo at center neckline and appliqué flowers at waistline.
Scarlett, in a jealous snit, marries Charles Hamilton who leaves for war and conveniently (for Scarlett) dies of measles. But Scarlett does look good enough to die for in her antebellum gown. Double-row scalloped lace accents neckline while fitted bodice flows into drop waist. Organdy and lace overskirt reflects scalloped edge over satin and is highlighted by hand made crepe back satin bows.
Her gentle southern beauty radiates in this full length taffeta dress accented with delicate white lace on the sleeves, waist and bosom.
Pretty as a picture, this belle from the Shenandoah Valley has a taffeta gown with a simple yet elegant plunging neck line adorned with lace.
She may have lost her sheep but she is still fashionable in a classical yet imaginative hooped dress featuring slimming velveteen bodice and gathered lace over the neckline, drawn together by satin rose. Satin skirt pulled back by two oversized velvet bows reveals lace underskirt.
”Why Katy Scarlet O’Hara…you could have any man you choose…why would you want Ashley Wilkes?” Featured in the opening scene of Gone With the Wind, this satin beauty offers a princess-line bodice, velvet waistband and organdy capped sleeves with layers and layers of organdy ruffles trimmed in lace.
Coco was a giddy flapper: rouged, clipped, and careening in a dance to lewd strains of a jazz quartet. One-shouldered flapper dress features diagonally layered chainette fringe over lined shimmer lame. Shoulder is adorned with a satin rose and neckline, and is finished with sequined trim.
Eliza Bennet, pressured by her family to marry for status and for money, longed for nothing more than to marry for love. Witty and independent, she finds her love in the arms of Mr. Darcy.
An homage to the nightclubs of Jazz Age Harlem, New York, this striking stage performer dress (LC156) is shown here with with its satin bodice with chiffon ruffles over the upper arm, and a satin skirt with layered chiffon ruffles, giving enough flow and bounce to create just the right amount of movement and purpose in a photograph to capture the lively spirit of a night on 110th Street.
The rumor that Babette came from Paris to Wyoming just to experience the adventure of the Wild West may or may not be true. But, whatever the case, she is the toast of the town and every cowboy wants to meet her. Her dress (LC157) is as exotic and alluring as she, with a velvet bodice and lacy bust complementing a satin skirt and undershirt ruffles with double satin peplum that’s as at home in Montparnasse as it is in Silver City.
Dazzling in stretch sparkles and flirty fringe, Roxanne (LC149) seeks stardom on stage at The Onyx. Her dress is the perfect reflection of the decadent nightlife of the Roaring Twenties.
Carefree and cosmopolitan, Roxy embodied the Roaring Twenties. While at the jazz club or on the deck of a swinging boat party at the wharf, her shimmering dress and signature feather headband made her the bee’s knees wherever she appeared.
The first black woman to star in a major motion picture, Josephine Baker was a beauty ahead of her time. From her start as one of the most celebrated headliners in Paris to her courageous contributions during the civil rights movement in the US, where she refused to perform for segregated audiences, Josephine Baker became known as the Creole Goddess, and the Black Venus during her romp through the Jazz Age. This dress (LC155), ready for the big stage and featuring a satin under-dress trimmed in chiffon, recaptures the essence of the Fabulous Miss Baker.
Daughter of Melanie “Mellie” Wilkes, beautiful and kind just like her mother. Pleated collar lace over bengaline yoke and upper sleeve. Velvet collar and belt accentuate bengaline dress.
The toast of the Confederacy and of her Daddy’s heart, Little Scarlett would grow up to break the hearts of many. Girl’s version of Scarlett party dress. Can be worn over Pollyanna’s Petticoat.
Red hot Penelope Passion of the wild west has a fitted bodice accented with gold trim and daring, off-the-shoulder sleeves, all generously decorating this dazzling taffeta dress (also available as washable satin).
Roses are red, Violets are blue. This rose is wild and waiting for you. Boned bengaline bodice with lace-covered padded cups outlined in black ruffled lace. Satin bloomers edged with lace woven with ribbon and accented with a satin ribbon bow. Bloomers are attached to a floor-length bengaline opened skirt outlined with ivory and black ruffled lace.
The magic of lace and black velvet make this dramatic one-piece the choice of every cowboy’s lady of the evening. Bengaline dress has padded cups, velvet halter strap, ruched skirt trimmed in lace. Velvet corset features bat-wing shaping under bust, front laced panel and contrasting piping.
This “soiled dove” from Madame Kate’s loved to tease the men with her lacy knickers. One-piece cotton camisole/petticoat has padded cups trimmed with lace and ribbon. Extravagant lace on bottom is ruched up to give the effect of knickers. Velvet corset trims any figure with its lace-up front.
As Wyatt Earp’s only true love, this lovely actress wore only the finest garments imported from France. Her classical taste and elegant style is reflected in this two-piece brocade traveling suit. It features a low-cut neckline and ruffled taffeta collar flattering to the full bosomed figure. Fitted sleeves fall into black lace matching her taffeta edging. Her coach hat with chiffon draping and marabou feeler complete the ensemble.
As brazen a hussy that ever entertained the wild West, this young lady combines a rugged, carpetbagger tapestry corset with a ruffled satin skirt to exude an attitude that brings even the toughest outlaw to his knees.