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Evening gown in violet satin made for Elizabeth Taylor in her Passion perfume advertisements and commercials.
Nolan Miller, Designer, (American, 1933-2012)
From the collection of Adam Seirafi

This violet duchess satin gown was designed by Nolan Miller for Elizabeth Taylor for her Passion Perfume campaign in 1987. Elizabeth wore this gown for her first Passion perfume photoshoot with Norman Parkinson, as well as for the recordings for all of her Passion perfume advertisements and commercials. The color is no coincidence, as violet was Elizabeth's favorite color. Elizabeth wore this gown a second time in 1988 to the Starlight Humanitarian Awards which were honoring Barry Manilow that year. For her second outing in this gown, Nolan added silk violets with foliage to the shoulders, embedded in between the two purple satin bows that adorn each shoulder. Nolan made Elizabeth several gowns with this same romantic cut in various colors and fabrics. These gowns were inspired by the period costumes Nolan made for Elizabeth in her TV movie "Poker Alice."

Dress and cape of wool jersey with fur hat & muff. The ensemble was worn by Joan Collins in Dynasty. It can be seen in episode 114.
Nolan Miller, Designer, (American, 1933-2012)
From the collection of Adam Seirafi

This beige ensemble with ocelot accessories was made by Nolan Miller for Joan Collins on "Dynasty." Joan wore this ensemble in episode 114 of season 5 "The Heiress." This ensemble is comprised of a wool jersey long-sleeve dress, flowing cape, and a rounded ocelot fur hat and matching muff. The hat has a draping wimple of the same beige wool jersey fabric.

Evening gown of gold metallic lamé. The gown was worn by Joan Collins in Dynasty, and can be seen in episode 152. The gown was also worn at the 1986 Emmy Awards.
Nolan Miller, Designer, (American, 1933-2012)
From the collection of Adam Seirafi

This gold metallic gown was designed by Nolan Miller for Joan Collins on "Dynasty." Joan wore this gown to present at the 1986 Emmy Awards, for photo shoots, and also for her season 7 intro of "Dynasty." On the show, Joan wore this gown in episode 152 of season 7 "Romance." This gown is comprised of a black light-weight fabric embroidered with flat gold metallic thread in a swirling pattern, large shoulder pads, a plunging neckline, and a low scoop back.

Ball gown of red velvet. The gown was worn by Joan Collins in Dynasty, and can be seen in episodes 157 and 158.
Nolan Miller, Designer, (American, 1933-2012)
From the collection of Adam Seirafi

This red velvet gown was designed by Nolan Miller for Joan Collins on "Dynasty." Joan wore this gown in episode 157 of season 5 "The Ball" and in the following episode 158 entitled "Fear." On "Dynasty" Joan's character Alexis throws a "Black and White" charity ball but breaks the black and white dress code by wearing vibrant red. This intricate red velvet gown has satin details at the shoulders and has a long pleated train also in red satin. Nolan's inspiration for Joan wearing a red gown to a black and white ball dates back to the 1936 Mayfair Ball hosted by Carole Lombard. In this case Carole designated that all ladies must wear white gowns, but Norma Shearer showed up in blood red. Carole was not pleased to say the least.

Beaded evening gown of chiffon and taffeta. The gown was worn by Joan Collins on Dynasty and can be seen in episodes 114 and 154.
Nolan Miller, Designer, (American, 1933-2012)
From the collection of Adam Seirafi

This pink beaded gown was designed by Nolan Miller for Joan Collins on "Dynasty." Joan wore this gown twice on "Dynasty", for various photoshoots and product advertisements, and to accept her People's Choice Award for Favorite Actress in 1985. This is also the gown Joan is wearing on the cover of the season 7 "Dynasty" DVD. On the show, Joan wore this gown in episode 114 of season 5 "The Heiress" and in episode 154 of season 7 "The Choice." In between "Dynasty" episodes the shoulder detail was altered. This pink gown is covered in rows of silver bugle beads and round rhinestones, floral rhinestone details at the shoulders, and has taffeta puff sleeves.

Dress and cape of wool, trimmed in fox fur. The ensemble was worn by Diahann Carroll in Dynasty, and can be seen in episode 154.
Nolan Miller, Designer, (American, 1933-2012)
From the collection of Adam Seirafi

This gray fox trimmed ensemble was made by Nolan Miller for Diahann Carroll on "Dynasty." Diahann wore this ensemble in her infamous "burned champagne" sparring match scene with Joan Collins in episode 58 of season 4 "New Lady in Town." This ensemble is comprised of a simple long-sleeve wool dress and an asymmetrical cape trimmed in thick fox fur and lined in satin.

Evening dress in polka dot taffeta
Guy Laroche, Designer, (French, 1921-1989)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Strapless evening gown in fuchsia and black polka dot silk taffeta. The gown is shirred across the bust and fits slender through the waist with a full skirt. Large bow adorns the left front.

Available after exhibit at https://archivevintage.com

Evening suit of beaded patchwork shantung and brocade
Ivy, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Pryor Lancaster

Evening suit in a mixture of color and fabric blocking. The jacket is black silk twill and covered in beaded shantung appliqués. White brocade gored skirt with rows of black gros grain ribbon appliqués.

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Evening dress of beaded silk gazar, S/S 1982
Oscar de la Renta Ltd., (American, founded 1965)
Oscar de la Renta, Designer, (American, 1932-2014)
Courtesy of Archive Vintage

Voluminous evening gown in fuchsia & green silk gazar. Intricate beadwork covers the bodice.

Available after exhibit at https://archivevintage.com

Evening dress in green crepe and black taffeta
Valentino, (Italian, founded 1959)
Valentino Garavani, Designer, (Italian, 1932-2008)
Courtesy of Archive Vintage

Grecian style gown in green silk crepe. Black silk taffeta drape, with velvet dots, cuts across the chest and down the side with large looped bows down the front. Matching scarf.
Available after exhibit at https://archivevintage.com

Evening dress of red and black striped silk
House of Givenchy, (French, founded 1952)
Hubert de Givenchy, Designer, (French, 1927-2018)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Red and black zebra stripe silk dress with a velvet bandeau and a large satin bow across the chest.
Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Evening dress in blue and gold striped taffeta with removable sleeves
House of Chanel, (French, founded 1913)
Karl Lagerfeld, Designer, (French, 1982-2019)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Strapless evening gown in navy and gold striped silk taffeta with a gathered tulle skirt and silk hemline. 12 Gold buttons fasten down the center back each representing the iconic Chanel perfume bottle. Matching leg—of-mutton sleeves are separate from the dress.

Evening dress in red jersey knit and sequins
Marc Bouwer, Designer, (American, b.1960)
Courtesy of Rob Bradford

Stunning evening gown in red jersey knit and covered in stripes of aurora borealis sequins.

Evening dress in beaded blue chiffon
Riazee Nights, (1981-c.1991)
Naeem Khan, Designer, (American, b.1958)
Courtesy of Connie Punzi

Cobalt blue chiffon evening gown is covered in iridescent blue and silver bugle beads sequins. Long beaded fringe falls from the sleeves. Seductive keyhole at the center front and back.

Evening dress in black and white beaded chiffon
Bob Mackie, Designer, (American, b.1939)
Courtesy of Charlie South

Stunning silk chiffon evening gown is covered in white and black bugle beading. Rows of sparkling silver beads and rhinestones adorn areas of the dress.

Evening dress in beaded peach chiffon
Black Tie, Made by He-Ro Industries Inc., Clothing Manufacturer, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Norma Beck

Ivory chiffon evening gown faced in peach silk and covered in ivory beading, pearls and sparkling rhinestones.

Evening dress of floral silk georgette
Diane Dickinson, Designer, (b.1949)
Courtesy of Pat Kiesel

Floral silk georgette evening dress has a plunging neckline and large balloon sleeves. Satin ribbon ties around the waist.

Cocktail dress of navy polka dot taffeta
Louis Feraud, Designer, (French, 1921-1999)
Courtesy of Charlie South

Shirred silk dress with contrasting sizes of velvet dots and asymmetrical ruffles across the skirt.

Cocktail dress in lime and pink shirred silk
Vicky Tiel, Designer, (French, b.1943)
Courtesy of Archive Vintage

Shirred silk dress in lime green and hot pink. Large scrunched shoulder caps are attached to narrow shoulder straps.

Available after exhibit at https://archivevintage.com

Cocktail dress in blue taffeta and black lace
Oscar de la Renta Ltd. (American, founded 1965)
Oscar de la Renta, Designer, (American,1932-2014)
Courtesy of Archive Vintage

Strapless cocktail dress in blue silk taffeta is shirred down the side seams and has a large bow at the dropped waistline. A double bubble peplum falls beneath the bodice with a slender lace skirt beneath.

Available after exhibit at https://archivevintage.com

Cocktail dress in teal pleated shantung
Nina Ricci, (French, founded 1932)
Gérard Pipart, Designer, (French, 1933-2013)
Courtesy of Carol Ronchetti

Iridescent silk shantung has taffeta pleated ruffles around the neckline and a full pleated skirt. An underskirt of side pleating appears from underneath.

Cocktail dress in black with red bow detail on hip, Summer, 1983
Bernard Perris, Designer, (French, 1936-2010)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Strapless cocktail dress in black and red satin. The boned bodice has diagonal pleating across the chest and a slender wiggle skirt. Pleated overskirt, faced in red, falls with a folded back bow on the left hip.

An illustration of the dress was advertised by Lou Lattimore in a 1983 issue of Town & Country.

Coat in appliquéd wool and cashmere
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Designer, (French, b.1949)
Courtesy of Karla Ramirez

Great coat in a wool and cashmere flannel. Large wool appliqué of a person on the right side with black leather facial appliqués. Large collar has snap closures down the center back which creates a hood.

Available after exhibit at http://www.etsyprismavintage.com

Coat in hand painted quilted silk
Michael Katz, Designer, (American, 1946-2019)
Courtesy of Jan Strimple

Hand painted quilted silk coat trimmed in black twist cord. Signed at the inside hemline.

I first met artist/designer Michael Katz in New York while modeling for Loreal in an international presentation titled Loreal on Broadway. This 1980 spectacle was staged for hair industry professionals, using a mix of 36 Broadway dancers, hair cut models, and hair style models wearing New York designers original samples. Micheal was in the audience with two of his friends at the invitation of the late Eve Orton, the show's Fashion Director and former Fashion Editor of Harper's Bazaar.   Allow me a moment to set up Michael's reaction to seeing me on stage and our "instant love affair" that found him running backstage to meet me after the show. Loreal cast the show with models who met the specs they needed for hair design. Consequently, many of them lacked the height needed to carry off the dramatic pieces that Eve (with her top notch connections) had secured for the show. That proved to be a critical communication flaw that catapulted me into the spotlight, resulting in my 38 year friendship with Michael.

When Eve saw all the models for the first time, she didn't hide her disappointment with much grace. She lined up the models by height and asked each of us to walk for her. Being the tallest, I walked last. As I stepped back into line she pointed her elegantly manicured digit my way and loudly proclaimed "YOU .... YOU WILL BE MY STAAAAAR! WHAT IS YOUR NAME?"

Like a good mid-western girl, my ego has always been under control. I grew exceptionally tall and was smart enough to do something with this gift of height. I realized I was the only one tall enough to wear the "wow" pieces and understood that she didn't want them overpowering the shorter girls, so that's how I got to be her star. But that didn't stop me from having some fun with this opportunity and working it for all it was worth!

So, in each fashion scene that took place between hair cutting and styling scenes, I had the starring role. I recall the strength it took to wear a 40 pound two piece beaded plaid dress from Michael Vollbracht in the Brigadoon scene and glide across the stage as though it weighed nothing. My favorite memory was closing the show strutting and dancing to One (Singular Sensation) from A Chorus Line. I can't tell you what I wore, but I'll never forget what it felt like to be the center point of a pack of dozens of Broadway dancers behind me doing the kicks from Chorus Line.  A-MAZING!

Barely off stage after our curtain call, 3 colorful characters swept up to me and wanted to know who I was. They were gushing. Mind you, walking the runways of the world was not on my horizon at that time as for those of you that know my story, you'll understand when I share that I had not yet met designer Bob Mackie. That would come a year later, as would me securing a NYC agent and my resulting foray onto the global catwalks.

I was equally fascinated by these three colorful men as they were by me, and as we chatted I paid very close attention to Kevin Boyce, the dressed-as-a-woman man who could have stepped into any garment I had just worn on stage and delivered it with equal or better drama. Kevin had a models body and a killer walk and you're going to want to remember his name. Paper Magazine lists him as one of the most fascinating Club Kids, he is credited as a pioneer of androgynous chic, and was a regular on the scene at Studio 54. A play is in the works about Kevin's life and untimely death. I can't wait for more people to know and appreciate what an original Kevin was.

From that meeting, Michael and I became fast friends. He was flamboyant, fun, and unapologetically always the center of attention. A year later when I hit the NYC scene as a runway model, we saw each other often. He was evolving a clientele with his work as an artist with gallery showings and as a fabric artist, selling his hand painted fabrics to Halston and Stephen Burrows.

Michael's dinner parties were insane. Sidney Biddle Borrows (aka The Mayflower Madame), Patty Hearst (yes, that Patty Hearst, the grand daughter of Publishing Magnate William Randolph Hearst kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army), and Nikki Haskall (The Nikki Haskall Show, aka Queen of New York's Night LIfe) .. always a wild mix of interesting people.

Michael launched his own line in '88, charmed the press by always showing in his artist loft, and drew the attention of clients as diverse as Mick Jagger, Ivana Trump, and Oprah Winfrey. The Cactus Coat was one of his first pieces and as with all of Michael's creations, it is one of a kind. Exactly like Michael.

We lost Michael unexpectedly in April 2019 to a heart attack. Always a Thoroughly Modern Milly, he was in Miami, felt odd, called an Uber to take him to the hospital, called his sister from the hospital to say how cute the Doctors were that were treating him, and then he didn't answer when she called back. Michael left as he lived: fast and furious. I adored him. This piece means the world to me. In New York, I wore it many times over one of my signature black catsuits. In Dallas, I wore it to the 2018 The Art Ball when an Artic blast blew in and the party was outdoors. Artful pieces transcend trends and can be worn forever.

Michael's pieces are included in The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Art Museum.

Evening coat in black fox fur and studded leather
Bob Mackie, Designer, (American b.1939)
Courtesy of Jan Strimple

Evening coat in alternating panels of black mink fur and leather. The leather panels are adorned in black facetted crystals and the entire coat is trimmed in black fox fur.

This Bob Mackie fur is one of my favorite pieces for a multitude of reasons. First, it was a surprise Christmas gift to me from my husband Dan. On his own accord and without prompting, he arranged this purchase from the New York furrier that created the furs for Bob. Second, because it is designed by Bob Mackie, another love of my life. When Bob learned Dan surprised me with it, his comment was "of course you now own the most impractical fur in the entire collection!" Bob knows well that I always love the unusual piece .. that risk-taking piece .. that piece most store buyers won't buy because they fear it won't sell. With the jet-studded leather strips and fox, this speaks to the core of my taste: glam, but edgy. But most importantly, it speaks to my heart.

Evening coat in black silk taffeta
Bill Blass Ltd., (American, founded, 1970)
Bill Blass, Designer, (American, 1922-2002)
Courtesy of Jan Strimple

Evening coat in black silk taffeta with a bubble hem.

Bill Blass was an iconic American designer who I walked for in the 80's. His clients were all the well-heeled Madison Ave "gals" (as he famously called them) and their equally well-shod sisters across the globe. Before the advent of runway stylists backstage, the designer would stand next to each model before she hit the runway and do the last minute "fluff and adjust" needed to ensure that the garment was worn with the precise panache desired. Bill would do it with a cigarette dangling from his mouth. I couldn't tolerate cigarette smoke, so I held my breath while he was styling me so as to not go into a coughing attack before walking on stage.

For my first Blass show, I came to his casting last minute and was booked for the show. There was a camel colored bias-cut gown and fox trimmed tapestry coat he wanted me to wear, as it matched my then copper-blonde hair. The size 8 pump made of the matching tapestry fabric had already been created to be worn with this look.

Well, Cinderella I am not. Rather, my foot is a size 10.5 .. a small detail that his staff had overlooked. The day before the show, at my fittings, they took the shoe into his workroom and cut across the bottom vamp with a hand saw. Knowing that only the toe of the shoe would be seen by the cameras peaking out from under the gown, I slithered down that runway in his press show wearing a shoe that had no solid bottom on it. Thank God for those years of ballet!

I purchased this Blass black bubble jacket as a collectors item from Nancy Hamon's estate, some of which was gifted to The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary fashion show I produce. For those of you not in the know, Nancy was the wife of Texas wildcatter Jake Hamon (as in the Nancy and Jake L Hamon Building at The Dallas Museum of Arts) and one of the largest benefactors of The Arts in the history of Dallas. They lived a remarkable lifestyle and loved elaborate parties! If only this bubble could talk!

Short evening dress in lace and tulle
Bob Mackie, Designer, (American, b.1939)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Ballerina style party dress in printed silk, lace & tulle. The strapless dress has a boned bodice and is covered in floral lace. Tu-tu style skirt in white dotted Swiss tulle and adorned in white pom-poms of chenille. The underskirts are in layers of tulle in the same color as the bodice and a petticoat in yellow organza.

Evening dress in green tissue lamé
Zum Zum, Clothing Manufacturer, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Strapless tissue lamé short evening dress in electric green. The bodice has shirred panels on either side of the center front with an asymmetrical hemline. A sash style cummerbund circles the waistline ending with a large bow on the hip. Full gathered skirt beneath.

Party dress in printed tissue lamé
Unknown, Designer
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Strapless tissue lamé dress in contrasting fabrics. The boned bodice drops to a piped waistline with a full gathered bubble skirt beneath.

Evening dress in white taffeta and fuchsia sequins
Nadine Formals, Clothing Manufacturer, (American, 1953-Present)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Afternoon ensemble in floral silk
Emmnuel Ungaro, Designer, (French, 1933-2019)
Courtesy of Jennie Reeves

2pc Floral brocade ensemble with a tone on tone polka dot. The top has asymmetrical button closures across the front and a matching self belt around the waist. Slender dart fitted skirt falls from a wide waistband.

Dress and jacket ensemble in contrasting colors
Nina Ricci (French, founded 1932)
Gérard Pipart, Designer, (French, 1933-2013)
Courtesy of Jennie Reeves

Strapless afternoon dress with a shirred bodice of red and black polka dots and a slender twill skirt in black beneath. A large decorative bow adorns the chest. White and black twill bolero adds another option to this ensemble.
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Straw hat in contrasting stripes
Frank Olive, Designer, (American, 1929-1995)
Courtesy of Karen Moore

Blouse and skirt ensemble in polka dot cotton
Cristina & Jan Barboglio, Designers, (Dates unknown)
Courtesy of Charlie South

White & yellow cotton 2pc ensemble consists of a bustier bodice and a slender skirt encircled with tiers of ruffles.
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White leather belt with a gold metal and mother-of-pearl buckle
Judith Leiber, Designer, (1921-2018)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment
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Straw hat in white with gold sequins
Whittall & Shon, Hat Manufacturer, (c.1986-Present)
Eliot Whittall and Richard Shon, Designers, (Dates unknown)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Afternoon suit in white and red silk brocade
Raoul Blanco, Designer (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Floral silk luncheon suit in white with a tone on tone white polka dot and a red rose and polka dot over pattern. The dart fitted suit buttons at the waist and has bias rufflers around the neckline. The matching slender skirt falls from a narrow waistband and has a bias flounce along the bottom.

Dress and matching cummerbund in brown crepe
Mugler, (French, founded 1974)
Thierry Mugler, Designer, (French, b.1948)
Courtesy of Jennie Reeves

Wool crepe wiggle dress with a fluted collar and cuffs. Matching cummerbund belt has a double buckle in the back.

Dress and belt in purple gabardine
Gianni Versace, (Italian, founded 1978)
Gianni Versace, Designer, (Italian, 1946-1997)
Courtesy of Jennie Reeves

Cobalt blue gaberdine dress has a spread collar and hidden snap closures down the front. The dress is nipped in at the waist with decorative pleating. Original curved leather belt.

Dress and belt in black crepe
House of Chanel (French, founded 1913) Karl Lagerfeld, Designer, (French, 1982-2019)
Courtesy of Jennie Reeves

Classic little black dress from Chanel in black wool with patch pockets and Chanel logo buttons down the front. Matching belt with a chain buckle.

Sculpted suit in red crepe
Mugler, (French, founded 1974)
Thierry Mugler, Designer, (French, b.1948)
Courtesy of The Family Place

Slender leather skirt has a yoke shaped waistband and draped pockets on the front hips.

Matador ensemble consisting of a brocade jacket and velvet trousers
Zandra Rhodes, Designer, (British, b.1940)
Courtesy of Charlie South

Zandra by Zandra Rhodes, her second tier label features this matador style ensemble. The ensemble consists of a metallic brocade jacket with metal and rhinestone buttons down the front. The jacket is paired with a pair of high waisted velvet slacks.

Cocktail Dress in black and gold metallic stripes
Vicky Tiel, Designer, (French, b.1943)
Courtesy of Jennie Reeves

Vicky Tiel, known for her artistry in draping does not disappoint in this metallic gold and black silk brocade. Gorgeous shirring down the side seams creates the fluidity of the fabric across the chest and body. A slender skirt appears from beneath dress and a drape adorns the center front.
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Hat of black wool felt
Adolfo, Designer, (American, b.1933)
Courtesy of Mair Cawston

Chemise and genie pant ensemble in dotted lamé chiffon
William Pearson, Designer, (American, 1930-1988)
Courtesy of Jan Strimple

Evening ensemble consisting of a chemise and genie pants in black chiffon with a silver and gold lamé polka dot.

Purchased from Nancy B. Hamon estate donation to The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Annual Fashion show. For those of you not in the know, Nancy was the wife of Texas wildcatter Jake Hamon (as in the Nancy and Jake L Hamon Building at The Dallas Museum of Arts) and one of the largest benefactors of The Arts in the history of Dallas. They lived a remarkable lifestyle and loved elaborate parties!
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Scarf in black silk taffeta
Zoran Ladicorbic, Designer, (American, b.1947)
Courtesy Of Heidi Dillon

Dress of striped silk chiffon
Krizia, (Italian, founded 1954)
Mariuccia Mandelli, Designer, (Italian, 1925-2015)
Courtesy of Norma Beck

A gorgeous dress os black and white striped silk chiffon has large built up shoulders with large pads representing the dichotomy or masculine and feminine. The dress has overlapping front panels that attach beneath the shoulders. The skirt falls in asymmetrical tiers from an elasticized waistline.

Blouse of printed silver and black tissue lamé
Roberto Fabris, (French, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Charlie South

Metallic patterend tissue lamé has a narrow panel down the front with shirring around the high neck and pleats at the bustline.
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Skirt in dart fitted black leather
Cedars, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Mair Cawston

Slender leather skirt has a yoke shaped waistband and draped pockets on the front hips.
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Sculpted hat of black horsehair
Sonni, (American, founded 1952)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Jumpsuit in brown corduroy
Kansai Yamamoto, Designer, (Japanese, 1944-2020)
Courtesy of Gerald Gaeta

Brown corduroy jumpsuit with a matching self belt. Diagonal snap closures down the front creates a V-shaped chest panel. Slouch patch pockets on the thighs.

Poet blouse in ivory muslin
Morisane, Designer, (American, Dates unknown)
Courtesy of Jan Strimple

I first met Sonny Morisane when he was an assistant to New York designer Akira. He was quiet, sweet and very easy to like. When he did his own first show and needed models that the press would photograph, we knew he had no money so we all gave him our time because we believed in his talent. He gifted each of us with a duplicate piece from the collection and this was mine.

On his own, he produced only a few collections and they were heavily influenced by Akira's love of bold sleeves
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Pants in black wool flannel
Kansai Yamamoto, Designer, (Japanese, 1944-2020)
Courtesy of Jan Strimple

Wool flannel trouser are dart fitted at the waist with decorative belt loops and a button closure at the front. Draped panels fall down the center front of the pants and fasten to the side legs at the upper corners with silver buckles.

I bought these in Paris at a store on the Left Bank. Kansai was not readily available in the US at that time, and I enjoyed wearing these unique pants. They fueled my constant love of nearly- androgynous clothing, something that certainly balanced out equally strong love of glam!
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Sculpted hat in buckram with ostrich feathers
Rifat Ozbek (British, founded 1983)
Philip Treacy, Designer, (British, b.1966)
Courtesy of Jan Strimple

This original runway sample was created by Philip Treacy for Turkish designer Rifat Ozbek, one of the most under-the-U.S.-radar London based designers Ozbek was a rebel on the global fashion scene, as he adored an artful mix of unlikely patterns, shapes, and ornamentation with influences borrowed from a global grab bag. His was masterful at combining the decorative shapes and symbols from diverse cultures and pairing them with the classic silhouettes of the West. Treacy and Ozbek were friends on the London fashion scene, so theirs was a natural collaboration. Today, Treacy maintains an elite stronghold on millinery design. Ozbek left the fashion industry for interiors with the launch of Yastik, meaning "pillow" in his native Turkey.

In a nod to Ozbek's ideologically mad mixes, I wore this Treacy chapeau to a middle-eastern themed gala in Dallas, pairing it with a simple black ankle length sheath and16 button black kid-skin gloves. The juxtaposition of disparate elements made it great fun. Shocking? Mais, oui. That's what makes fashion fun for the wearer and for others.

Day dress of wool knit with geometric appliqués
Gianni Versace, (Italian, founded 1978)
Gianni Versace, Designer (Italian, 1946-1997)
Courtesy of Kevin Guillory

Wool Knit dress in black with contrasting panels of charcoal and light grey. Slouch pockets are hidden in the skirt piping.

Cutaway jacket in paisley silk brocade
Ellis Flyte, Designer, (British, b.1958)
Courtesy of Jan Strimple

As a 1982 grad of London College of Fashion, Ellis Flyte was ready to make her mark. She was a collector of vintage menswear fabrics with a proclivity for costuming, so naturally her first pieces were somewhat androgynous. My short hair fit her vision perfectly, so off to London's famed Carnaby Street we went for her swashbuckling photo shoot. Note her details like lace covered boots, crushed velvet pants, poets blouse, vest of her collected menswear fabric and the vintage revolver in my hand.

I loved her energy and feel as a designer, so I commissioned Ellis to make this custom tail coat for me using this fabric from her vintage collection. Note the sleeve is a bit fuller than our contemporary eye is accustomed to, but that was very much the 80's sleeve, allowing room for a blouse to be under-layered.

Shortly after this shoot, Ellis was hired by Jim Henson (The Muppets) to create the costumes for Henson's 1986 film Labyrinth, for which she won several awards. Take note of the lines of the jacket David Bowie is wearing in this costume shot from Labyrinth. I knew she was the right one for the job!

In 1991 she went back into fashion with design partner Richard Ostell, founding the brand Flyte Ostell. Today she owns Fundu Lagoon, a resort in Tanzia.
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Short pants in black rayon crepe
Mugler, (French, founded 1974)
Thierry Mugler, Designer, (French, b.1948)
Courtesy of Ryan Kuehne
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Shoulder adornment in white fox fur and rhinestones
Courtesy of Rob Bradford

Jumpsuit in black stretch velveteen
DKNY, (American, founded 1984)
Donna Karan, (American, b.1948)
Courtesy of Amy Mason

Velveteen knit bodysuit with attached stirrups.
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Embellished sweater of purple wool knit
Jean Paul Gaultier for Equator, (French, founded 1981)
Jean Paul Gaultier, Designer, (French, b. 1952)
Courtesy of Jan Strimple

Cropped wool knit top in purple adorned in black fringe and tassels. A velveteen heat press design decorates the chest, collar and sleeves.

I spent the 80's decade traveling the fashion capitals of the world for Pret-a-Porter and Haute Couture shows. My flying uniform was a black lycra tank-style catsuit, black thigh-high boots, and an ankle length cashmere coat. In my carry-on was this Gaultier crop sweater. It gave me enough "coverage" to wear with the catsuit while still showing the requisite long-lean-body-line on those runway castings. Just before landing, I'd slip Into one of those tiny plane bathrooms and exit looking fierce with nary a wrinkle. Also loved it for the color relief it offered from my all-black fashion closet. This little sweater has traveled the world!
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Chain belt with attached pouch
Unknown, Designer Courtesy of Jan Strimple

Pirate inspired ensemble of linen brocade, S/S 1990
Bernard Perris, Designer, (French, 1936-2010)
Courtesy of The Family Place

Cotton & linen ensemble in contrasting brocade patterns. The waistcoat has notched lapels and a large medallion buckle at the front waistline. Matching sarong style skirt.

The fabulous ensemble, sold as separates originally were shown in 1989 for the S/S 1990 collection. Attached photo is from the runway collection.

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment
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Blouse in ivory polyester lace
Neiman Marcus, (American, founded 1907)
Courtesy of Charlie South

1970s blouse in ivory polyester lace with a ruffle collar and dickey front.

It was quite normal to mix vintage clothing into the closets of young adults. This was certainly seen in the underground nightclub and party scene.

Tailcoat in charcoal grey and white pinstripe
J. Francois Charles and Piero Panchetti, Designers, (Italian, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Gerald Gaeta

Charcoal grey & white pinstripe wool tail coat has wide notched lapels and button closures down the front.
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White rayon shirt with button decoration
David Cline, Designer, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Gerald Gaeta

White rayon shirt with silver trapezium shaped buttons down the front. The upper shirt is adorned in miscellaneous silver and onyx buttons.
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Pants in a geometric patterned linen
Gianni Versace, (Italian, founded 1978)
Gianni Versace, Designer, (Italian, 1946-1997)
Courtesy of Gerald Gaeta

Rayon check slacks in grey and black. The slacks are high waisted with pleated fronts. Wide though the legs and tapering to the ankles.

Blouse of black and red striped knit
Betsey Johnson, Designer, (American, b.1942)
Courtesy of Amy Gaeta

Cotton knit top in black and red broad stripe. Shirring down the center front and at the armcyes.
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Cutoff shorts in blue denim
Lee Jeans, (American, founded 1889)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Distressed Van Halen concert t-shirt in white cotton, 1986 American, dates unknown
Courtesy of Charlie South
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Skirt of black calfskin leather
Donna Karan New York, (American, founded 1985)
Donna Karan, Designer, (American, b.1948)
Courtesy of Jamie Moskowitz

Calfskin leather skirt is dart fitted at the waist and a slit up the center back.
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Belt in patchwork leather and snakeskin
Isadora, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Amy Mason

Dyed leather and python patchwork belt is adorned with faceted crystals and a chrome buckle closure.

1950s Girdle in black lace and satin
Wisp-O-Youth by Lucille of Hollywood, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Linda Young

1950s Black lace & satin girdle adorned with a tiny black satin bow at the front.

Women’s vintage lingerie, worn as outerwear was made popular by pop stars such as Cindy Lauper and Madonna.
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Skirt of tie dyed rayon trimmed in fringe
Miami, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Charlie South

Tie dyed rayon brocade and lace skirt. The skirt has a deep yoke white elastic shirring at the side panels with gathered lace flounced falling beneath. The skirt is trimmed in tie dyed fringe.

Dress in red leather and lace
Chia, (American, dates unknown) Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Red leather strapless dress with a lace modesty piece at the center bodice and a tiered lace skirt.

Blouse of silver metal mesh
Whiting and Davis, (American, founded 1896)
Courtesy of Henry Tarin for Big Bertha’s Paradise

Silver metal mesh blouse has a draped neckline and a key hole on the chest covered with a triangular flap. Pleating down the sides, drapes the metal around the body.

Available after exhibit at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZwiggyAustinVintage

Dress of turquoise jersey knit and gold lamé
Larry Legaspi, Designer, (American, 1950-2001)
Courtesy of Amy Gaeta

Cotton jersey knit one shoulder dress piped in gold lamé.

Tunic & pant ensemble in gold lamé knit
Larry Legaspi, Designer, (American, 1950-2001)
Courtesy of Amy Gaeta

Gold and silver metallic lamé knit tunic dress has a padded rolled neckline and around the dolman sleeve armscyes. Matching leggings and sash belt.

Dress in blue cotton with splatter paint design
Sunbelt Sportswear, (American, founded 1978)
Courtesy of Rhonda Hooks

Blue cotton sweatshirt dress has decorative seaming across the shoulders and a hand painted design across the front.

Track Suit in printed nylon
East West, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Norma Beck

Nylon printed track suit with a graphic pattern down the front. Zipper closure with a decorative coiled metal zipper pull.
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Tennis Shoes in white leather called the “Princess”
Reebok, (German, founded 1958)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Reebok Princess tennis shoe in white leather.

Jacket in hand painted denim, signed by “M. Steward, 1989”
Generation Blues, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Patti Kiesel Sutherlin

Stone washed denim jacket is hand painted with palm trees and a sequin adorned flamingo on the back. The jacket is signed and dated by the artist, “M. Stewart, 1989”.
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Pants in hand painted denim
Bugle Boy, (American, 1977-2001) Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Denim stone wash jeans are high waisted with a decorative placket at the fly and a button closure. Th pants fall wide through the body and taper to the ankles. The jeans are hand painted with flowers, ribbons and hearts on the back pockets.

Sweater in multi color loop chains
Unlabeled, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

An amazing sweater created in knitted loops of varying colors, similar to a construction paper chain. Fringe finish along the bottom.

Distressed sweatshirt from Michael Jackson’s Victory Tour, 1984
The Jackson’s Entertainment Inc. (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

From Michael Jackson’s Victory tour, sponsored by Pespi-Cola is this concert sweatshirt. The sweatshirt is screen printed cotton terry cloth with removed neckline and sleeves.

Coat of brown textured leather and fox fur
Koslow’s, (American, founded 1935)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Brown textured leather and silver tip fox fur coat. The coat has wing panels that extend over the shoulders with dolman sleeves that taper to cuffs at the wrists.

Holiday themed 2pc dress of printed cottons, c.1985
Betsey Johnson, Designer, (American, b.1942)
Courtesy of Amy Gaeta

Holiday dress created by using 4 different Holiday cotton fabrics. The victorian style bodice has button closures down the front and large leg-o-mutton sleeves. The skirt has a knit yoke with tiers of flounces down the gored skirt.

Dress of printed cotton jersey and chiffon with matching gloves
Betsey Johnson, Designer, (American, b.1942)
Courtesy of Amy Gaeta

Black, Olive and purple floral patterned dress in cotton jersey and nylon chiffon. The buster bodice is boned at the bust and has a dropped waist. Full gathered sheer skirt has a black rayon slip that is removable. Matching cotton knit gloves.

Corset dress of printed floral cotton with matching mitts
Betsey Johnson, Designer, (American, b.1942) Courtesy of Amy Gaeta

Floral cotton dress in black, pink, red and green. The dress has a sweetheart neckline with later sleeves and a corseted bodice. Hook and eye closures fasten down the center front to the full gathered skirt. Matching cotton knit mitts.

Party dress of grey jersey knit with tiered lace ruffles
Betsey Johnson, Designer, (American, b.1942)
Courtesy of Amy Gaeta

Cotton knit tube dress is dart fitted and has multiple spaghetti straps. Tiered of grey lace, trimmed in slate blue ribbon circles the skirt.

Dress in shirred taffeta with bow decoration
Masquerade, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Cocktail blazer in silk with black beadwork
Claude Montana, Designer, (French, b. 1947)
Complice, (Italian, founded 1971)
Courtesy of Carol Ronchetti
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“Samurai” debuted in 1980 in London
TONI&GUY, (British, founded 1963)

Evening gown of black crepe with tiers of black fringe
Richard Pacun, Founder (American, 1929-2018) and Ilene Pacun, Founder, (American, dates unknown)
Richilene, (American, founded 1971)
Courtesy of Norma Beck
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“Silhouette” hair collection debuted in 1984
TONI&GUY, (British, founded 1963)”

Embellished bomber jacket in quilted nylon and with gold bottlecaps
Franco Moschino, Designer, (Italian, 1950-1994)
House of Moschino, (Italian, founded 1983)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment
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“Mystique” hair collection debuted in 1988
TONI&GUY, (British, founded 1963)”

Hat of grey silver tip fox fur worn by Joan Collins in episode 85 of Dynasty
Unknown, Designer
From the collection of Adam Seirafi

Silver tip fox fur hat worn by Joan Collins in episode 85 of season 4 “New Lady in Town.” Joan wore this hat with a brown pin stripe suit with matching fox fur cuffs.

Wide brim straw hat worn by Joan Collins in the iconic lilli pond fight scene from episode 58 of Dynasty
Unknown, Designer
From the collection of Adam Seirafi

Cream wide brimmed hat- worn by Joan Collins in episode 58 of season 3 “The Threat.” This is the hat Joan wears in her scene with Linda Evans before they go into the lily pond. There was a second hat worn by Joan’s stunt double and possibly a third hat for Joan to use while in the water. The wet hats were likely disposed of after filming as they would have been ruined. Joan wore this hat with a white and black floral wrap dress.

Pearl earring worn by Joan Collins during the iconic lily pond fight scene.
Unknown, Designer
From the collection of Adam Seirafi

The pearl earrings Joan wore in the lily pond fight scene became a plot point, as her character lost one in the scuffle in the pond. Joseph the butler begrudgingly drains the pond and delivers the lost earring to Alexis at her penthouse apartment in the season 3 finale “The Cabin.”

Case #1

Crown of sparkling diamanté’s
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Diamanté crown used in Charlie’s Angels and worn by Farrah Fawcett

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The following pieces were all rented for the series finale of Hart to Hart “Meanwhile Back at the Ranch” (season 5, episode 22).
In this episode, Max has been taken hostage in order to train two Hart look a likes pose at the Harts at a dinner, involved in a ploy to acquire millions worth of diamond and emerald jewels. The real Jonathan and Jennifer Hart show up, unaware of the situation, and are able to stop the heist.
These pieces were rented for use as the jewels being thieved, although only one (the large pear shaped “diamond” pendant appeared in the episode after cuts. Copies of the rental agreement are on display listing the following items.

Large round diamanté pendant
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Elaborate beadset pear shaped pendant
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Large pear shaped diamanté pendant with a silver setting
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

diamanté pendant with three square emeralds
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Beadset pendant with diamanté and emerald stones and an emerald center
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Elaborate beadset diamanté and emerald pendant
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Elaborate beadset diamanté with an oval emerald center
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Ruby two piece pendant
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Pendant of diamanté and ruby center
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Case #2

Diamanté five strand bezel set choker
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Linda Evans in Dynasty. Episode 137, 1986

Diamanté necklace with convertible drops
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Joan Collins in Dynasty. Episode 137, 1986

Diamanté bracelet in six solid segments
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Joan Collins in Dynasty. Episode 137, 1986

Diamanté earrings with three round pieces forming a triangle with five tiny Diamanté drops
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Joan Collins in Dynasty. Episode 137, 1986

Large ruby, diamanté and pearl brooch with three large pearl drops
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Joan Collins in Dynasty. Episode 186, 1987

Ruby and pearl brooches with three pearl drops
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Joan Collins in Dynasty. Episode 186, 1987

Diamanté five strand bezel set choker
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Linda Evans in Dynasty. Episode 137, 1986

Diamanté five strand bezel set choker
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Linda Evans in Dynasty. Episode 137, 1986

4” Diameter crown in silver plate with oval diamanté stones and faux pearls
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Joan Collins in Dynasty. Episode 186, 1987

Round pearl top earrings with tear shaped pearl drops
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Joan Collins in Dynasty. Episode 186, 1987

Two strands of pearls
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Joan Collins in Dynasty. Episode 186, 1987

Four strand jeweled pearl necklace
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Catherine Oxenberg. Season 5 finale

Snowflake diamanté tiara
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Linda Evans. Season 5 finale.

6 Strand pearl choker with aa jeweled center
Eugene Joseff, Designer, (1905-1948)
Joseff of Hollywood, (American, founded 1928)
Courtesy of Joseff of Hollywood

Worn by Linda Evans in Dynasty. Episode 137, 1986

Case #3

Drop earrings in gold metal with “CC” centers
Karl Lagerfeld, Designer, (French, 1982-2019)
House of Chanel, (French, founded 1913)
Courtesy of Jan Strimple

Drop earrings in gold metal with “CC” centers and pearl buttons.
Karl Lagerfeld, Designer, (French, 1982-2019)
House of Chanel, (French, founded 1913)
Courtesy of Jan Strimple

Gold metal chain belt with “CC” medallion
Karl Lagerfeld, Designer, (French, 1982-2019)
House of Chanel, (French, founded 1913)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Patterned silk pumps with iridescent polka dots
Cari Zalloni & Gunter Bottcher, Founders, (1975-Present)
Stuart Weitzman, (American, founded c.1960)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant
Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Sunglasses of multi color acrylic
Cari Zalloni & Gunter Bottcher, Founders, (1975-Present)
COMPANY
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant
Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Shopping bag of printed kraft paper. Dated 1984 in the artwork
Bloomingdales, (American, founded 1861)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Evening bag in appliqué’d leather with a detachable chain shoulder strap
Judith Leiber, Designer, (1921-2018)
Courtesy of Clair Tompkins

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Briefcase in brown monogram canvas, dated 1983
Henry Racamier , Chairman, (French, 1912-2003)
Louis Vuitton, (French, founded 1854)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Photo portfolio in brown monogram canvas
Henry Racamier , Chairman, (French, 1912-2003)
Louis Vuitton, (French, founded 1854)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Ladies purse in brown monogram canvas
Henry Racamier , Chairman, (French, 1912-2003)
Louis Vuitton, (French, founded 1854)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Purse of color blocked leather & snakeskin
Ginza Kanematsu, (Japanese, founded 1947)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Shoes of color blocked leather and snakeskin
Ginza Kanematsu, (Japanese, founded 1947)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Burnished gold metal purse with attached fabric pouch and cord shoulder strap
Donna Karan, Designer (American, b.1948)
Donna Karan New York (American, founded 1985)
Courtesy of Susan Posnick

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Men’s wrist watch with original packaging
Guccio Gucci, Designer, (1881-1953)
Gucci, (Italian, founded 1921)
Courtesy of Steve Lopez

Shoes of fur and patent appliqués
J. Renee, (American, founded 1986)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Case #4

Bracelet of woven snake chains & amber stones
Ugo Correani, Designer, (Italian, 1935-1992)
Gianni Versace, (Italian, founded 1978)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Heart shaped brooch in gold tone metal
Christian Lacroix, Designer, (French, b.1951)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Heart shaped brooch in enamel and rhinestones
Christian Lacroix, Designer, (French, b.1951)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Crescent pin with rhinestones
Iradj Moini, Designer, (American, b.1959)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Masquerade brooch in amethyst stones
Iradj Moini, Designer, (American, b.1959)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Paisley jeweled earrings
Iradj Moini, Designer, (American, b.1959)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Turtle brooch in amber rhinestones
Iradj Moini, Designer, (American, b.1959)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Buddha brooch in ivory and jade
Iradj Moini, Designer, (American, b.1959)
COMPANY
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Brooch in gold tone metal and clear acrylic
Claude Montana, Designer, (French, b1947)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Frosted bracelet with gold hardware
Inna Cytrine, Designer, (French, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Frosted Twist Bracelet with gold hardware
Inna Cytrine, Designer, (French, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Frosted Bangle with gold hardware & stones
Inna Cytrine, Designer, (French, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Bangle bracelet in resin lizards
Isabel Canovas, Designer, (French, b.1945)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Chain necklace and bracelet with pearl clasps
Isabel Canovas, Designer, (French, b.1945)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Pineapple brooch
Isabel Canovas, Designer, (French, b.1945)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Mixed metal triangle bracelet
Yves Saint Laurent, Designer, (French, 1936-2008)
Yves Saint Laurent, (French, Founded 1961)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Silver tone necklace with purple & blue stones
Yves Saint Laurent, Designer, (French, 1936-2008)
Yves Saint Laurent, (French, Founded 1961)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Pearl chandelier earrings
Philippe Ferrandis, Designer, (French, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Lucite basket brooch and earrings
Philippe Ferrandis, Designer, (French, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Gold tone metal necklace with blue drops
Andrew Spingarn, Designer, (American, b.1954)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Pebbles necklace in matte gold
Robert Lee Morris, Designer, (American, b.1947)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Pebbles earrings in matte gold
Robert Lee Morris, Designer, (American, b.1947)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Brooch and Bracelet with black stones
Robert Lee Morris, Designer, (American, b.1947)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Necklace of clear and black crystals
James Galanos, Designer, (American, 1924-2016)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Multi color rhinestone bib necklace
Helen Kirk & Jennifer Kirk, Designers, (American, dates unknown)
Kirks Folly, (American, Founded, 1979-2014)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Glass torsade with three gold crosses
Deanna Hamro, Designer, (American, Dates unknown)
Deanna Hamro, (American, founded 1988)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Verdi gris necklace
Kate Hines, Designer,(American, Dates unknown)
Kate Hines, (American, founded 1981)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Verdi gris bracelet
Kate Hines, Designer,(American, Dates unknown)
Kate Hines, (American, founded 1981)
Courtesy of Erik Yang & The Lush Life Antiques

Available after exhibit by contacting https://www.thelushlifeantiques.com

Case #5

Journey Escape album, 1981
Journey, Rock band, (American, 1978-present)
Courtesy of Ken Weber

Escape was Journey’s seventh album released. It topped the American Billboard 200 chart and featured four hit singles

Pat Benatar, Get Nervous album, 1982
Pat Benatar, Singer, (American, b.1953)
Courtesy of Ken Weber

Get Nervous was Pat Benatar’s fourth studio album. The album had four hit singles.

Night Ranger, Midnight Madness album, 1983
Night Ranger, Rock band, (American, 1979-present)
Courtesy of Ken Weber

Midnight Madness was the second studio album by Night Ranger. The album had three hit singles including, “Sister Christian”.

Eddie Murphy, “Party All The Time” single, 1985
Eddie Murphy, Entertainer, (American, b.1961)
Courtesy of Ken Weber

“Party All The Time” was a single released from the How Could It Be studio album.

Misc. backstage concert passes
DESIGNER
Courtesy of Charlie South

Debbie Gibson, Out of the Blue Concert VHS tape, 1987
Debbie Gibson, Singer, (American, b. 1970)
Out of the Blue was the debut album of Debbie Gibson which went on to sell more the 8 million copies world wide.

Bartles & Jaymes table top display
Bartles & Jaymes, (American, founded 1981)
Bartles & Jaymes is a flavored wine collar and malt beverage created by E & J Gallo Winery. The company was best known in the 1980s for their add campaign featuring two older men, Frank Bartles and Ed Jaymes.

Portable Walkman personal stereo
Sony Corporation, (Japanese, founded 1946)
The Walkman was created by Sony in 1979 but became the unofficial term for any portable stereo system.

Misc concert tickets
Courtesy of Cynthia Smoot

Madonna’s Lucky star earring, 1985
Madonna, Singer, (American, 1958-present)
Courtesy of Cynthia Smoot

Silver tone earring sold through Madonna’s The Virgin tour.

Huey Lewis World Tour Program, 1988
Huey Lewis and the News, Rock Band (American, 1979-present)

Laura Branigan cassette tape, 1983
Laura Branigan, Singer, (American, 1952-2004)
Branigan 2 was the second studio album released by Laura Branigan. Three singles were released including the hit, “Solitaire”.

Cheap Trick Cassette Tape
Cheap Trick, Rock band, (American, 1973-present)
Next Position Please was Cheap Trick’s seventh studio album.

Hard Rock Cafe pin
Hard Rock Cafe, Inc. (British, founded 1971)
Courtesy of Cynthia Smoot

Madonna pins
Madonna, Singer, (American, 1958-present)
Courtesy of Cynthia Smoot

Case #6

Purse of patchwork red leather and other skins
Carlos Falchi, Designer, (American, 1944-2015)
Courtesy of Martini Consignment

Carlos Falchi was a leather artisan. His creativity of patch working bags in different skins became synonymous to his name.

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Where’s the beef puffy stickers 1984
Wendy’s, (American, founded 1969)
“Where’s The Beef” was an ad campaign introduced by Wendy’s attacking the competition on the size of their meat patties vs the buns.

Where’s the beef mug 1984
Wendy’s, (American, founded 1969)

The Wild Pair shoe box
The Wild Pair, (American, 1972-2016)
Edison Brothers Stores, Inc, (American, founded 1922)
Courtesy of Amy Mason

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Boots of red appliqué skins and studs
Isadora, (American, dates unknown)
Courtesy of Amy Mason

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Contempo casual name badges
Contempo Casuals, (American, 1962-2001)
Courtesy of Cynthia Smoot

International male catalogs
International Male, Mail order catalogs (American, 1974-2007)
Brawn of California, (American, founded 1974-1987)
Courtesy of Maureen Dalton Wolfe

Chess king hanger
Chess King, (American, 1968-1995)
Merry-Go-Round Enterprises, (American, 1968-1996)
Courtesy of John South

Sunglasses in purple acrylic with rhinestones
Emmanuelle Khanh, Designer, (French, 1937-2017)
Courtesy of Brenda Gayle Grant

Available after exhibit at Martini Consignment

Supermag featuring “BJ & The Bear” centerfold, 1980
Weekly Reader Books, Publisher, (American, founded 1928)

Misc brass pins and decorative pocket watch.
Mitsuhiro Matsuda, Designer, (Japanese, 1934-2008
Nicole Club, Division of Matsuda, (Japanese, founded 1974)
Courtesy of Gerald Gaeta

Wire frame sunglasses and case
Mitsuhiro Matsuda, Designer, (Japanese, 1934-2008
Courtesy of Gerald Gaeta

Case #7

Joan Rivers concert album, What Makes A Legend Most, 1983
Joan Rivers, Comedian, (American, 1933-2014)
Courtesy of Ken Weber

What Becomes a Semi Legend Most was Joan’s 3rd comedy album in which she was nominated for a Grammy Award.

The Breakfast Club (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ), 1985
The Breakfast Club, Movie, (American, 1985)
Courtesy of Ken Weber

The movie soundtrack peaked at no. 17 on the US Billboard 200 and featured the song, “Don’t You (Forget About Me)

California Raisins Plastic characters, 1986
DESIGNER
California Raisin Advisory Board, (American, Date founded unknown)
The California raisins were claymation characters introduced in a 30 second spot singing, “I heard it Through the Grapevine”. The California raisins released 4 albums, landed on the Billboard Hot 100 Hits and were nominated for an Emmy Award.

Cabbage Patch Kids membership hat in cotton, 1984
Cabbage Patch Kids, Created by Xavier Roberts, (American, b.1955)
Cabbage Patch Kids, (American, founded 1978)

Cabbage Patch Preemie doll, 1982
Cabbage Patch Kids, Created by Xavier Roberts, (American, b.1955)
Cabbage Patch Kids, (American, founded 1978)

My little pony dolls, 1982
My Little Pony, developed by Bonnie Zacherle, Charles Muenchinger and Steve D’Aguanno. (American, 1981)
Hasbro, (American, founded 1923)
The dolls were introduced in 1981 and the toy line ran for ten years. One hundred fifty million ponies were sold in the 1980s

Smurf plush toy
The Smurfs, Created by Pierre Culliford, (Belgian, 1928-1992)
The Smurfs date back to 1958 through a comic series and expanded over the years with films, a TV series, them parks, even pasta!

Set of three Swatch Watches
Swatch Watch, founders Ernst Theme, Elmar Mock, and Jacques Muller
Swatch, (Swiss, founded, 1983)
The Originals were released in different styles and colors each season and were often worn in multiples at the wrists and even the ankles. During the 80s an entire clothing line and houseware products were released.

Michael Jackson Thriller Doll, 1984
MJJ Productions, American, Dates unknown)
Michael Jackson’s Thriller was released in 1984 and peaked at number four on the Billboard Top 100. Thriller was the first music video inducted into the National Film Registry.