A 'new' 1930s Callot Soeurs dress

Have you ever wanted to own your own Callot Soeurs dress?  Me too...and now I finally do!   

A few months ago I was going through some stored 1920s dress and made a most remarkable discovery.  In a crate of dresses (don't worry, the are nicely folded in acid free tissue) that I'd purchased last year, I "re-found" a 1930s dress with a label still attached.  A NOS 1930s dress is special enough, but when I red the tag I almost pasted out.  I sat there for a few minutes reading it over and over...it couldn't really say what I think/hope it says...CALLOT SOEURS.  Pinch me!

The dress is a dark black liquid satin with undulating soutache on the neckline.  At the waist closure there is an abstract bow.  The skirt has diagonal, bias cut gores that give the skirt an amazing drape.  The sleeves are cuffed and tied.  It has side snaps.   I have to note that I have yet cleaned it or even pressed for fear of damaging it.
But, it is in truly amazing condition!   

I've contacted a few museums in hopes of getting more information about the label itself.  I'll keep you up dated if I get any responses.

Sneak Preview: 1930s 1940s Shoes

Probably like most of you, I have a serious "issue" (addiction, lust - call it whatever you want) with shoes...mine just seems to focus on beauties from the 1930s/1940s - oh the lines, the detailing, the superb construction (most are still very wearable - and danceable - even though they're 70+ years old!).  And, like a proud parent, I wanted to show off a couple of pairs that are new to my ever growing shoe family.

 An amazing pair of 1930s Art Deco pumps.  The upturned/squared toe on these almost makes me cry with joy.  I have such a "shoe crush" on these that I carried them around with everywhere I went for a couple of days after I got them (yes, I know...strange).

A striking pair of late 1930s/early 1940s fire engine red peep toes.  While a fairly common style, the color and the beaded detailing make these special.

I haven't yet decided if these lovelies will go into the shop or into the vault of 1920s-1940s goodies collected for our booth at this year's Eastern Balboa Championships event.