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Vintage 60’s “Tabak of California” Pucker-Stitch, Slim-Fit Sheath / Wiggle DressSize Small to Medium |
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From the Saltern estate. I’ve never seen fabric quite like this in more than 20 years of collecting and even more years of sewing! (See swatch for detail.) Simply designed, it has no waist seam, but is “nipped” in. Pair it with a thin belt and dressy jewelry for one look, a chunky vintage belt for a trendier look (neither belt shown included). Long shaping darts at bust, back nylon zipper. Stretches to hug your shape. Condition: Near mint; no flaws, appears unworn or nearly so. Fabric: Not labeled; feels like a finely woven poly or poly/rayon blend. I would hand wash or dry clean. |
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Designer & upscale special-occasion apparel along with high-quality pieces designed and priced for everyday wear. Timeless classics for today & tomorrow! |
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Size: Labeled an 8, but use garment measurements to determine fit. There is stretch to this fabric, and it wants to fit very snugly! *Measurements: Bust: 34″ to 38″ Waist: 28″ to 33″ Hip: 34″ to 39″ Length: 37" down center back seam * See our Sizing Tips for how we measure. On this dress, I’ve measured unstretched to stretched, due to the give in the fabric. |
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*Measurements Jacket: Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 1/2" * Bust: 38" * Waist: 36 1/2" * Hemline: 37" (this will fall a bit above or at the hip; exactly where depends on your torso length) Length: 22 1/2" down center back seam Sleeve Length: 19 3/4" from top of shoulder at seam (slightly above the wrist) Skirt: * Waist: 27" * Hip: 36" maximum * Length: 21 1/4" * See our Sizing Tips for how we measure. |
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Provenance Note Many items we will be offering are from the estate of Hollywood apparel designer Irene Saltern. Rather than repeat this note for each item, we will tell you the story here, and state in our descriptions which are from her estate. I do have documents from the estate’s executor verifying this, if you want copies. Ms. Saltern was a film costume designer in the 30’s & 40’s (favorite designer of dancer Ann Miller and actress Martha Scott). She started designing commercial clothing in the late 40s, and was head designer for Tabak of California, Phil Rose, and others, including her own label. Her apparel and sketches are featured in the collections of the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Los Angeles County Museum. Ms. Saltern is widely credited for pioneering the separates the California sportswear industry was famous for. I’ve purchased a large collection from her estate and will be offering much of it for sale in the coming weeks and months. Some of these are runway samples, worn only once; some are spec or sample pieces; and some are from her own personal wardrobe, which will feature labels of her own design and other fine makers. All are constructed with quality, fine materials, and excellent workmanship. Ms. Saltern was meticulous in selecting fabrics, matching & coordinating colors, etc. Her silks and wools are among the finest I’ve ever seen. And her timeless designs, along with their exquisite execution, make them eminently wearable today.
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Item Number: TAB-528 Sale Price: $50 |
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¨ From the Designer’s Own Estate ¨ Body-Hugging Sheath ¨ Pucker-Stitch Crepe Fabric |
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Another Saltern/Tabak of California design, this skirt suit is much more fashion forward than the typical suit of its era. Goes great with the black & white shell A delightful fabric—sort of a pique' waffle stitch in a diamond pattern (see photo swatches). Note that the weaves are slightly different in each piece; these were likely coordinating separates rather than a matching set, but are so great together, I’ve kept them together. Short jacket is straight, not too boxy, with an angular princess seam down the bustline to the hem, and a 3" seamed, decorative band at the hemline. Falls at or just above the hip line. Slim-fit wiggle skirt has no kick pleat (lining does have a small walking slit for comfortable wear). Narrow set-on waistband, metal back zipper. Both pieces lined in a cotton or cotton blend. Fabric: Not labeled. My guess is a cotton/poly blend with perhaps a bit of spandex. Condition: Jacket, excellent; skirt, near mint Size: Jacket is labeled size 8, and the skirt size 10. However, due to the looser cut of the jacket and the very slim fit of the skirt, these pieces both should fit a modern size Small. Garment measurements below. This fabric does have a bit of diagonal & vertical stretch to it.
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Item #TAB-516 Price: $60 |
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Vintage Designer's 60's Black & White 2-Piece Ladies' Suit, Small; Wiggle Skirt |
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Proud Member VFG, Vintage Fashion Guild |
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Another quality piece from Ms. Saltern's estate. New old stock, unworn. Pristine, it features square neckline, darted bustline, and 6 pearlized buttons in back. Fabric: Not labeled; a burn test strongly indicates this is a silk/synthetic blend, probably silk/acetate. Condition: Mint, unworn Size: Labeled size 8, but see measurements. Meant to be slightly boxy, and may fit a range from about a 6 to 8. This was large on my mannequin, who normally takes about an XS. *Measurements Shoulder to Shoulder: 15" Bust: 36" to 37" (measured around the inside to account for ease, then on the outside to verify; the amount of ease in this gives an approximate measurement rather than exact) Waist: 32" Around Hemline: 35" (this will fall a bit above the hip; exactly where depends on your torso length) Length: 18" down center back seam |
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Item Number: TAB-429 |
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Price: $32 |
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Shipping: $3.00, U.S. Contact us for international shipping costs. Insurance: $1.70; you may decline this, but if you do, please note we are not responsible for any loss or damage in transit. |
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Vintage 60's “Tabak of California” Geometric Op Art Sleeveless Blouse Shell, Sm / Med; NOS |
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¨Button-Back “Mary Tyler Moore” Shell ¨ Pair with a Pencil or Wiggle Skirt, Cigarette Slacks, Tight Capris |
