Rodium dipped Fur Pins 1950 - 1970

By jewellers Corocraft, Haskell, K. Brent and Trifari
$45 each

c. 1950 Italian fur felt hat

This is a stunning piece of vintage made under the best circumstances. The actual piece is made in Italy by "Chevalier". The fur felt blend gives the hat that super soft lush feel. Structured, hard bodied and molded to create permanent waves of fabric. It looks even better on than off. I adore this piece! $125

Men's carry all leather bag

Really chic, nicely broken in men's style carry all bag in the style of a "speedy bag"(GUCCI).
This bag is unmarked except for no.s on the metal appt'd hardwear(16 18 divot) dark forest green leather body + caramel leather detailing.
All unfinish'd allowing for natural aging.
The piece is unlined, it maybe it was worn out + removed + the zip is brass + a talon.
$140.00

1980's Clobec leather briefcase

Fantastic caramel color'd soft bodied writers briefcase in soft heavy leather with reinforce'd corners + buckle straps for extra security + brass side slide lock + 2 compartments from "clobec"
$125.00

street style @ apt909 November,20,08

Coach & Gucci

Dark cherry red leather saddlebag style purse.
Twisttog closure + ajustable buckles from luxury baggage design Americans "coach"(no.rd with serial no. inside + made in U.S.A)
$110.00


Rich,caramel brown boho sac from "gucci" + made in Italy stamp'd in gold leaf ala "gucci"all in leather, strap + body beautiful leather lines strap on the otherside of classic "gucci" red + green + the metal fixtures mark'd bronze Italy.
In brush'd gold + piped leather around the body.
The zip pulls are all mark'd "GG".double G's in brush'd gold.
All the materials are exceptional(aprox) circa 1980's.
Serial no. back of tag.
$300.00

street style @ apt909 November,15,08

street style @ apt909 November,14,08

1970's Pierre Cardin wool maxiskirt

Incredible, really I can't believe the quality of these pieces circa 1970's from Frances, Parisian! Pierre Cardin "heavy wool boucle maxiskirt in greys + purples + orange + yellows.
Detail'd with very large purple back pockets + loops finish'd beautifully + slip lined by hand all finishes by hand + slitup the back + front.
An extrordinary piece.
size 8-10
perfect condition
$200.00

street style @ apt909 November,12,08

street style @ apt909 November,12,08

New dress from this week part4 Valentino boutique crepe dress

An exremely sophisticated piece from Italy's "Valentino"
This piece is from the valentino in a size 6.
A solid black crepe, the neckline is round'd + has tight little gathers in the form of pleats that start small + fall winder + looser around as they fall vertically down the front. The dress itself is gently fit'd all the deatil hangs in the front(to the side) a wide swath of fabric that hangs vertically in loose pleats like a scarf might with bow tied detail at the top.
The sleeves are fit'd with zippers @ the wrists for a more complete fit.
The shoulder are slightly cap'd with little pleats.
late 1980's
size 6
$480.00

New dress from this week 3 Pierre Cardin silk dress

This piece is made by the incredibly prolific Parisian, France's "Pierre Cardin ".
Now Mr.Cardin licenced the name so we see it a lot,
but this dress is from the "Pierre Cardin Boutique" so it's real "Cardin"
100% pure silk in flat black with odd shaped polkadots in ivory flat,clean pleats show on the shoulders + the bodice crosses over + wraps.
With pleats falling from the waist @ the front panel.
Beautiful construction + put together in panels.
size 4-5
$180.00

New dress from this week 2 Yves Saint Lauren silk dress

From one of YSL's lines," Yves Saint Lauren rive gauche"(left bank) circa 1980's.
In silk with a woven pattern + print'd in white + electra blue"clouds'+ cut in a wrap around style with the @ waist + bow.
The sleeves are short + baloon'd with a wide band + button.
The skirt is long, to mid-calf + very full.
Great, versitile style for day or party.
size 42 or 8-10
$220.00

New dress from this week 1 PEDELTON WOOL DRESS

Fantastically classic pinafore from the "Pendelton" mills(wool)in Portland, Oregon.
One of the U.S.A's proudest co's. + oldest.
This piece is a plaid tartain in browns, beiges, khaki+moss.
Sleeveless + gently fit'd + cut comes to below knee/midcalf. Totally lined.
100% pure virgin wool aprox size10 + in mint cond(in wool that can be hard to come by). A classic piece, easy to wear comfortable + stylish.
A great vintage piece + from Pendelton
$80.00

street style @ apt909 November,07,08

Apt 909 hat catalog 4

70's creme wool crocheting winter cap
$25.00

60's chocolate brown velour hat from "Dobbs"
size 7 1/2 Deadstock
$60.00

50's charcoal grey fur felt fedora hat from Parisian "Pierre Cardin"
Top of the line fabric, + lined in silk satin + beautifully handstitch'd + pleat'd in silk satin taupe color'd.
Deadstock made in France
$125.00

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street style @ apt 909 November,02,08

street style @ apt 909 November,01,08