Untouched by Time: Vintage Gucci

Snow or not, we ventured out shopping yesterday to stock up on more fabulous finds. We were lucky to find a few here and there, but the best one was, voila, a vintage Gucci 100% silk blouse, circa 1970s, way way probably before Tom Ford was even born. He is actually a few months older than me!


Although the media has spoken highly of Tom Ford's reign over Gucci, the glamour was already there to begin with. He just made it a bit sexier by Hollywood standards and then later, the masses came in full support because of the hype. Pre- or Post-Tom Ford, Gucci has been in business for decades will endure several hundreds more. It has survived the test of time and has dressed the rich and famous, and yes the masses alike since 1921.

I am very intrigued by the collar and the width of the sleeves (almost balloon-like) on this item, and the fabric really feels nothing less than luxurious. Here are a few descriptions of this gorgeous item:

Circa 70s-80s

Made in Italy

100% Silk

Size 42

Blouse with stripes of dark navy, green,  gray and purple

Single front pocket

Square cut on the bottom hem

Long sleeves with single button closure

Soft shoulder pads

Very unique, asymmetrical details on the collar (half pointed and half chinese style)

Front button closures

Slits on the side - 2.5"

Check it out at our store.

The Perfect Summer Dress

Although our local forecast today says a bit of flurry would be falling from the sky in San Francisco, it has been a bright and beautiful blue day. For sure everyone got excited; plans have been made from snowshoeing to sledding, the kids were especially disappointed. We locals have to laugh that news off. Was it Mark Twain who said the coldest winter he ever experienced was a summer in San Francisco?

As the days are becoming more pleasant we locals have to look forward to our short lived spring time and then summer.  Summer in the City by the Bay comes late but when it does, the city's parks are packed with people and barbecues and beer-busts are in full bloom. We do have the best Indian Summers!

I have been planning ahead for spring and summer merchandise and came across the this gorgeous dress. Shopping for spring and summer outfits for my loyal customers on our eBay store is not easy, for there are still loads of sweaters and coats in the stores, but yesterday I came across the Perfect Summer Dress.  And believe it or not it is Canadian. Made by Citrine of Canada, it is canary yellow with splashes of blue, pink, and green at the bottom. It has sexy cap cap sleeves and is midcentury/1960s inspired.  De-gorgeous! Here's some more information:

• Size 6 US, 36 French, 8 UK
• Lined
• Zipper back
• Cotton fabric

Check it out, it is one and only and it may go fast. It happened to my Catherine Malandrino yesterday.

Catherine Malandrino = Chic (SOLD!)

The worst thing that can happen happened today; that is I broke my digital camera to take photos of my recent acquisition--an authentic Catherine Malandrino bermuda shorts (which btw is my best find for today) and is now ready for you to wear by Springtime.


Nothing but absolute chicness comes to mind when you think about Catherine Malandrino. Just look at her personal style. Here are a few tid bits about Catherine that you may find interesting (courtesy of Wikipedia):



"Born in the French Alps, Catherine Malandrino knew she wanted to be a designer from a very young age. After graduating from Esmod she worked in the Paris couture houses of Dorothée Bis, Louis Féraud, Emanuel Ungaro, and in the 90’s was the creative force at the French label ‘Et Vous’ in Paris. In 1998 she met Bernard Aidan, her partner of love and life and followed her heart to New York City.


She began her love story with America when she presented the iconic “Flag” collection in 2001. Her irresistible combination of patriotism, audacity, and femininity was acclaimed by the media."

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And if you have not been at Manhattan store, you should check it out next time you visit the Big City.


This bermuda short with cuffs is available now at our store. Please check it out, and if you know it fits, place you bid.  Here are the details:

• Size 4
• Cuffed on the bottom
• Two front buttons on the waist for closure
• Zipper front
• Two side pockets
• Fabric is bordering black and dark grey and is not by no means fade
• Item is in very good shape and condition
• Lined
• (Tag) Shell is 65% wool, 29% polyamide, 7% silk and  1% elastene
• Lining is 100% acetate
• Made in USA
• Dry clean only

Just got sold! But thanks for looking.

Marc Jacobs In Blue

There are a lot of Marc Jacobs loyal fans our there.  I do not know about being loyal but I am certainly one of them. But I do like Marc when he was a still rising star--before he opened the endless stores a la Gap all over the village. His clothes were a little more conservative and wearable; reserved but chic. I sure hope his clothes does not become as ubiquitous as Donna Karan in the next decade or so.

We certainly cannot call previous Marc Jacobs designs as vintage--it will take more decades to claim and use the word. For now, let us hope that Marc remains to be at the top of his game and hopes he brings us all more beautiful and wearable clothes.

Here is an example of a tweed jacket from a previous collection that is very wearable and is rather quite chic. It is contemporary and yes, affordable at our store.

Please check out this tweed jacket with ribbon accents and you will not be disappointed. It is nothing short of a perfect jacket to wear and lunch with the ladies. And if it does not fit, there is a similar jacket by Rene Lezard (in magenta) that is very similar to this that you may also find at sanfranciscobooty.

Mad About Courreges

Perfect skirt for the summer. A great treasure now available on our eBay store, sanfranciscobooty.

Some background about Courreges courtesy of Wikipedia:

André Courrèges (born 9 March 1923 in Pau) is a French fashion designer, known for his ultra-modern designs. At the age of 25, after studying to be a civil engineer, he went to Paris to work at Geanne Lafaurie fashion design house.^[1] A few months later he went over to Balenciaga, the renowned Spanish designer.
Both Courrèges and Mary Quant lay claim to the invention of the miniskirt.


In 1961 Courrèges opened his Maison de Couture with his little white dress and a trouser suit.

Space Age

He launched his 'Space Age' collection in 1964. He built his dresses rather than designed them. The shapes of his clothes were geometric: squares, trapezoids, triangles. The look included boots, goggles, and hems three inches above the knees. The main features of his boxy, uncluttered look spread quickly throughout the fashion world, especially the miniskirt, which he introduced to France.
The materials included plastic and metal. He uses PVC clothing in his collections. Colours were primary: metallic, white, red, yellow... From the perspective of publicity, the collection was an absolute sensation. However, it is worth remembering that fashion houses have always made their sales mostly from mature and older women. Skirts above knee length in bright colours and geometric shapes made from unyielding fabrics may look fine on a young model. They are less ideal for the clientele of most fashion houses.

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Now, that is HOT!

And we've got two available at our store. Check it out!  THIS ONE WAS SOLD!!!!!!!!! TO A PARISIAN PR FIRM

The other one comes in Peach and there is an overlapping detail on the waist.  Both are equally gorgeous. Check it out.