Tulle & Velvet Ribbon Trim Ruffle Knickers By Mme. Berthé
Tulle & Velvet Ribbon Trim Ruffle Knickers By Mme. Berthé Date: c. 1950s Origin: USA Fabric: Cotton, nylon mesh, velvet ribbon Brand: Mme. Berthé A pair of extravagantly ruffled knickers in…June 19, 2021Cherry Embroidered Nylon Suspender Belt By Cadolle
Cherry Embroidered Nylon Suspender Belt By Cadolle Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Cadolle A suspender belt in a lightweight woven nylon. It is embellished with a ruffled cotton…June 19, 2021Tea Rose Elastic Net & Satin Waist Cincher
Tea Rose Elastic Net & Satin Waist Cincher Date: c. late 1940s, early 1950s Origin: Unknown, possibly France Fabric: Elasticated net, silk velvet, silk satin Brand: Likely custom made A luxurious…April 14, 2021‘Yankee’ Nylon Lace Bra By Kestos
'Yankee' Nylon Lace Bra By Kestos Date: c. 1950-1955 Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon Brand: Kestos The 'Yankee' bra style was an updated cut on the classic 'Kestos' style that had…November 18, 2020White Nylon Bras By Kestos
White Nylon Bras By Kestos Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon Brand: Kestos These Kestos brand signature bras are made of a lightweight nylon. They have been so heavily…November 18, 2020Nylon & Lace Trimmed Basque By ‘Moonlight’ By Kestos
Nylon & Lace Trimmed Basque By 'Moonlight' By Kestos Date: c. 1955 Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon Brand: Kestos A white, boned corselette with underwired cups and four elastic suspender straps.…September 20, 2020Bright Pink Silk Dressing Gown With Hand Stitched Lace Appliqué By Juel Park
Bright Pink Silk Dressing Gown With Hand Stitched Lace Appliqué By Juel Park Date: c. 1950s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk and machine lace Brand: Juel Park A dressing gown made…July 17, 2020Ivory & Pink Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior
Ivory & Pink Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior Date: 1957 Origin: Designed in Paris, made in England by R. & W.H. Symington Fabric: Nylon & machine lace Brand:…July 7, 2020Lingerie Guard Clips By Newey
Lingerie Guard Clips By Newey Date: c. 1950s Origin: England Fabric: Metal, nylon Brand: Newey 'Lingerie Guard' clips formed of safety pins, lengths of satin ribbon and metal popper closures. The…May 20, 2019‘Each Time You Breathe, Your Bra Size Changes…’ Advertisement For A’Lure By Warner
'Each Time You Breathe, Your Bra Size Changes...' Advertisement For A'Lure By Warner Date: 1953 Origin: United States Brand: Warner Warner was the first company to shorten the word brassiere in…May 20, 2019
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