Let me be your Diane von Furstenberg personal shopper!

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2010-07-19T11:36:00.012-04:00

Exclusive Items for Fall 2008 (not available in all shops)

2008-10-26T17:30:00.009-04:00

JUMP INTO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DIANE VON FURSTENBERG DESIGNS!

For those of you who I have worked with before, welcome to the new format for Fashion Forward Store -- a DvF fan's best resource for beautiful Diane von Furstenberg clothing, mainly wraps.
For those of you visiting me for the first time, it is nice to meet you!

My hobby for the past 7 years has been working as a Personal Shopper that specializes in Diane von Furstenberg clothing. I am also a fan and collector of DvFs, so I have become very knowlegable about each of her collections, about how DvFs fit, the materials/styles/prints/etc. and I try to provide a worry-free online shopping experience for my clients. I got my start in this business when I first sold my excess DvFs on eBay (items that I could not fit but could not return to the DvF shop either); well, before I knew it, I was being asked to buy DvFs for fans from around the world! I no longer sell DvFs on eBay since they have allowed the selling of counterfeit DvFs grow unchecked, and I find that eBay's lack of concern takes away from both the shopping and selling experience for true DvF fans. This blog-shop was my brainchild solution and created to continue to cater to the needs of my existing clients (a big THANKS to all of you, by the way!!) . It is also a way for new clients to get an idea of what I carry and what my prices are, should they be interested in using my personal shopper services.

Unlike a traditional personal shopper/client relationship, you do not have to pay me a monthly or yearly retainer to shop for you, and you do not have to pay me a high hourly fee. Instead, I try to find the current season DvF you are looking for and will try my best to find it at the best price possible. Since DvF's design studio is here in NYC, I have amazing access to a wide array of sizes, prints and styles. I work mainly with the DvF shop and design studio, which means I get actual pieces you've seen on the runway of DvF's fashion shows, as well as one-of-a-kind designs that never hit stores! However, I am also very familiar with the large and small vendors DvF works with (upscale department stores, boutiques in the NYC area, overstock vendors, etc.), which allows me to also find items no longer in the DvF shop.

Using my blog instead of eBay or Yahoo helps to keep your costs as close to the actual prices of the items as possible. This blog will be a place where you can see what items I can get, what I have in stock and then you can make your purchase using PayPal, Western Union or money order. The prices you see here are what you pay for the item, which I try to keep to to no more than $5 more than what the dress cost me; my prices already include NYC sales tax and associated delivery fees I paid to have the items sent to me (delivery fee varies by shop and ranges from $12-$50, depending on how rare or far or special order the item is). You would then pay for postage and also cover any third party fees (i.e. PayPal levies an extra charge on credit card and debit card payments). It is like having a friend in NYC who can search for and pick up DvFs for you that you have not been able to find yourself, saving you time, hassle and heartache! Come in and take a look!

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This posting showcases the wraps currently in the DvF shop. DvF is VERY strict about discounts so don't expect to see current season items at greatly reduced prices until at least 6 months after the items arrive in shops, and that only applies to whatever is still around, which is not much, more often than not!

DvFs are popular and sell out unbelievably fast, so in addition to tracking down specific items for my clients, I will also pick up a wrap here and there, as I go along, if I think the item will sell out -- so check my other blog entries below to see what I have in stock of items that are sold out in shops and what great finds I have been able to get at discount prices. However, anything available in the shops can be ordered for you, provided that your size is still available or can be found through one of my many vendor relations. Happy shopping!

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Neiman Marcus exclusives for Fall 2008!

I have been trying to keep up with the flood of new things DvF has introduced to the Market for Autumn 2008! In addition to the Foreign Affair collection, there are some lovely evening gowns (see post below), as well as the Wonder Woman collection (post coming soon!), Bloomingdales exclusives, and Neiman Marcus exclusives to tell you about. I don't have all the photos yet, but I hope you still enjoy browsing and check back for when more photos are added!

Some of the Neiman Marcus/Bloomingdale's exclusives are available through the DvF shops, too.

WRAPS

Madame in Vintage Serpent Pink or Vintage Serpent Blue; Mandarin collared wrap with keyhole closure at neck, 3/4-length cuffed sleeves trimmed in satin, contrasting solid obi waist sash; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $383 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Revolutionary Duenne in Confetti Red or Arabesque; Collared wrap with short sleeves that fold up and fasten with a buttoned strap, jewel-buttoned breast pockets (the buttons are smaller versions of the button found on the Ludlow and the Brass wrap), hip pockets with slash front detailing, and just the slighted bit of flaring in the skirt; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $383 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Casimir in Rainbow Room Beaded; collarless wrap with elbow-length sleeves, black charmeuse cuffs and waist sash, and beaded arcs all over; By Special Order only

DRESSES

Bloomies is carrying an EXCLUSIVE shorter version of the Talon gown in Rainbow Room Black and White; Gorgeously fluid viscose cocktail-length dress with draped neckline with V seam under bust, draped deep-plunge back neckline, gathered puff cap sleeves; paneled skirt with fishtailing, tailored and V yoke in derriere; Material: 100% Viscose (print) -- BY SPECIAL ORDER ONLY! -- cocktail-length version of this dress:
Dorothea in Plum or Black; fitted sleeveless sheath with side zip, V back neckline, empire V yoke, and a row of 5 dotted bows running from the base of the V to the waist; Material: satin; Retail price: $616 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Benny in Electric Blue (Neiman Marcus only), Jockey Green, Dragon Red or Black; fitted V-neckline sleeveless strappy sheath with wide straps, side zip, tailored bust cup seaming, tailored waist/hip yoke in front and back, and back skirt slit; Material: 71% Viscose, 23% Polyamide, 6% Elastane; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Duke in Dragon Red, Black or Electric Blue (Barney's exclusive?); fitted sleeveless sheath with V neckline in front and back, triangular seaming around bust (similar to the outline of the black piping on the Raisa) for a corset-like accent, side zip and 2 inverted pleats at waist; Material: 71% Viscose/23% Polyamide/6% Elastane; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Domino in Black with Midnight trim (Neiman Marcus and DvF shop exclusive); scoop-neck, cap-sleeved dress with princess seams on skirt and silk charmeuse detailing in bodice; Material: 71% Viscose/23%Polyamide/6%Elastane with blue trim that is 95% Silk/5% Spandex; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Domino in White with Black trim (Neiman Marcus and DvF shop exclusive); scoop-neck, cap-sleeved dress with princess seams on skirt and silk charmeuse detailing in bodice; Material: 71% Viscose/23%Polyamide/6%Elastane with black trim that is 95% Silk/5% Spandex
Laetitia in Blue Confetti, Vintage Serpent Pink or China Club Trellis Teal; a scoop-neck tent dress with long sleeves, empire seaming aross the bust and ribbon trim around banded cuff and long banded hemline; Material: 100% silk; Retail price $383 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Aggie in China Vine or Small Electric Bauhaus Pink; scoop-neck tent dress with elbow-length sleeves and banded neckline, hem and cuffs; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Ludlow in Electric Blue or Black (both colors are Neiman Marcus and DvF shop exclusives); boatneck, 3/4-sleeve sheath with slightly boatneck neckline, empire seam, underbust ruching, waist ruching, and a button on each shoulder -- the dress is the silhouette of the Soffer but with the look of the Shawnessy and finished with the shoulder buttons of the Brass; Material: 100% Wool; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Mula in Charcoal, Electric Blue or Black (Charcoal is a DvF shop and Neiman Marcus exclusive, the latter two are Neiman Marcus exclusives); sleevelss sheath with v neckline, waist ruching, velvet trim along shoulders and a button detail (like the Brass and Ludlow dresses) on each shoulder; Material: 100% Wool; Retail price: $385 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Nola in Midnight, Dark Teal (Bloomies and DvF exclusive) or Black; cowlneck cap sleeved straight sheath with piping around torso, stitched-pinstripe shoulders and sleeves, and removable stitched-pinstripe sueded obi belt; Material: 100% Wool; Retail price: $430 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- FOR A LIMITED TIME: One each of US0, US2, US4 & US6 in Teal ON SALE for $360!
Olivette in Black Satin; sleeveless sheath with lace detailing on bodice and neckline
Pansy in Foulard Electric Blue; Ladylike sleeveless sheath with bateau neckline, princess seams and unique low-back keyhole detail; Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $355 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Beaded Pansy in Foulard Electric Blue; Ladylike sleeveless sheath with beaded bateau neckline, princess seams and unique low-back keyhole detail; Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $525 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Gong Li in China Vine or China Vine Ivory; Gorgeously fluid viscose cheongsam-inspired dress with mandarin collar, slightly puffed cap sleeves and five buttons along left shoulder; basically, a shorter, cocktail version of the Dixie gown; Material on Ivory version: 100% Viscose; Material on Black version: 100% Silk (jersey) -- EXCLUSIVE to the UK! Ivory one is (supposedly) EXCLUSIVE to Selfridge's! -- China Vine Black in UK6(~US2) and UK8(~US4) are the ONLY ONES which I have managed to get hold of , just $425 each!

GOWNS

I am so excited to see that Diane has released a few gowns for the fall. These are only available by special order, so let me know if you are interested and we can look for your size. This is a list of just the gowns exclusive to DvF, Bloomingdale's, Barney's, Saks and Neiman Marcus, so please enjoy looking!

Talon in Rainbow Room Black and White, solid Black, or solid Emerald Green (DvF shop exclusive); Gorgeously fluid viscose floor-length gown with draped neckline with V seam under bust, draped deep-plunge back neckline, gathered puff cap sleeves; paneled skirt with fishtail hem, tailored and V yoke in derriere; Material: 100% Viscose (print) or 85% Viscose/15% polyamide (black); Retail price: $678 (print) or $878 (black) (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Dixie in China Vine Ivory (DvF shop and Barney's only); Gorgeously fluid viscose floor-length cheongsam-inspired gown with mandarin collar, cut-out back, puffed cap sleeves, bead-covered frog buttons, fitted skirt that flares out at the fishtail hem, V-yoke waist, tailored gathering on derriere and slight train that is longer in the back; Material: 100% Viscose; Retail price: $785 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- US4 & US6 are the LAST ONES!
Astentino in Black or Scribble print: Flowing sleeveless organza gown with handkerchief hemline, chiffon layers and diamonte knot detailing on one shoulder; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $1585 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- by special order only
Olsen gown in Black: structured strapless gown with corset-like tailoring and bustier seaming; Material: 73% Viscose/23% Polyamide/6% Elastace; Retail price: $745 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- By Special Order Only!
Nikki gown in Black or Purple: Crinkle-chiffon gown with criss-cross halter neckline, draped detailing along torso and a plunging draped back; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $699 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- By Special Order Only!
Kessler in Black; Gorgeously draped floor-length sleeveless wrap gown with slight draping in bodice, draped sleeveholes, and crystals on the shoulders; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: $795 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Kessler in Copper (Saks and DvF only); Gorgeously draped floor-length sleeveless wrap gown with slight draping in bodice, draped sleeveholes, and diamonte detailing on the shoulders; Retail price: $879 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Brandt in Ivory, Black and Midnight (DvF shop exclusive?); Halter-neck floor-length gown with diamonte detailing at sternum; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: ~$845 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- by special order only
Olivier in Black; Gorgeously draped floor-length cap-sleeved wrap gown with lace shoulders and back torso; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: $795 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)

If you see something you like, please contact me to discuss sizing and/or to work out details such as shipping preference, total price and payment options (email: FashionForwardStore@hotmail.com). All items available for pick-up in NYC. Shipping cost is additional and I prefer USPS Priority with Delivery Confirmation for US addresses and Global Express for International addresses.Cash, PayPal, Western Union, USD money orders and USD bank drafts accepted. Credit/debit PayPal payments have an additional 5% surcharge added to cover the fees that PayPal assesses, so if you can pay by non-credit/non-debit card PayPal, you can avoid having to pay that additional 5% surcharge.

RETURN POLICY FOR MAILED ITEMS: Full price items are eligible for a full refund as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 48 hours of receipt; postage is not refundable. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Postage is not refundable and any special delivery costs for special order is usually also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are eligible for store credit only. In the event an item is mistakenly misrepresented or shipped, it is eligible for a full refund and half the postage will also be reimbursed. Other situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis, so please contact me if you have any questions.

RETURN POLICY FOR ITEMS PURCHASED IN PERSON: Full price items are eligible for an exchange as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 24 hours of purchase. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Special delivery costs for the special order is also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are final sale if purchased in person.

Gowns! Gowns! Gowns!

2008-10-23T21:36:00.000-04:00

Gowns! Gowns! Gowns!

It has been too long since Diane has put out a lot of evening gowns, so I am creating a special post devoted specifically to the magnificent gowns she has released this fall and holiday season!

Due to their limited availability, these are only available by special order, so let me know if you are interested and we can look for your size. Take a look!

Didier in Dark Teal; Gorgeously fluid viscose floor-length gown with draped neckline, paneled skirt with fishtail hem, tailored seaming around the hips and derriere, deep draped back neckline and knotted left shoulder strap in DvF's signature knot motif; Material: 97% Viscose/3% elastane; Retail price: $995 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Talon in Rainbow Room Black and White, solid Black, or solid Emerald Green (DvF shop exclusive); Gorgeously fluid viscose floor-length gown with draped neckline with V seam under bust, draped deep-plunge back neckline, gathered puff cap sleeves; paneled skirt with fishtail hem, tailored and V yoke in derriere; Material: 100% Viscose (print) or 85% Viscose/15% polyamide (black); Retail price: $678 (print) or $878 (black) (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Dixie in China Vine Ivory; Gorgeously fluid viscose floor-length cheongsam-inspired gown with mandarin collar, cut-out back, puffed cap sleeves, bead-covered frog buttons, fitted skirt that flares out at the fishtail hem, V-yoke waist, tailored gathering on derriere and slight train that is longer in the back; Material: 100% Viscose; Retail price: $785 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Astentino in Black or Scribble print: Flowing sleeveless organza gown with handkerchief hemline, chiffon layers and diamonte knot detailing on one shoulder; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $1585 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- by special order only
Olsen gown in Black: structured strapless gown with corset-like tailoring and bustier seaming; Material: 73% Viscose/23% Polyamide/6% Elastace; Retail price: $745 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Nikki gown in Black or Purple: Crinkle-chiffon gown with criss-cross halter neckline, draped detailing along torso and a plunging draped back; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $699 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Kessler in Black; Gorgeously draped floor-length sleeveless wrap gown with slight draping in bodice, draped sleeveholes, and crystals on the shoulders; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: $795 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Kessler in Copper; Gorgeously draped floor-length sleeveless wrap gown with slight draping in bodice, draped sleeveholes, and diamonte detailing on the shoulders; Retail price: $879 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Brandt in Ivory, Black and Midnight (DvF shop exclusive); Halter-neck floor-length gown with diamonte detailing at sternum; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: ~$845 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Olivier in Black; Gorgeously draped floor-length cap-sleeved wrap gown with lace shoulders and back torso; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: $795 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)

I also have a few, very limited gowns from past seasons, like the Aiscelina, tuxedo wrap, sequined Antoinette wrap, Nocturnal View Anoinette wrap, Asta, Jules, etc. Feel free to contact me if you would like to hear about those! They are generally sizes US2, US4 or US6.

If you see something you like, please contact me to discuss sizing and/or to work out details such as shipping preference, total price and payment options (email: FashionForwardStore@hotmail.com). All items available for pick-up in NYC. Shipping cost is additional and I prefer USPS Priority with Delivery Confirmation for US addresses and Global Express for International addresses.Cash, PayPal, Western Union, USD money orders and USD bank drafts accepted. Credit/debit PayPal payments have an additional 5% surcharge added to cover the fees that PayPal assesses, so if you can pay by non-credit/non-debit card PayPal, you can avoid having to pay that additional 5% surcharge.

RETURN POLICY FOR MAILED ITEMS: Full price items are eligible for a full refund as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 48 hours of receipt; postage is not refundable. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Postage is not refundable and any special delivery costs for special order is usually also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are eligible for store credit only. In the event an item is mistakenly misrepresented or shipped, it is eligible for a full refund and half the postage will also be reimbursed. Other situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis, so please contact me if you have any questions.

RETURN POLICY FOR ITEMS PURCHASED IN PERSON: Full price items are eligible for an exchange as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 24 hours of purchase. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Special delivery costs for the special order is also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are final sale if purchased in person.

Wonder Woman!!!!!!

2008-10-23T21:24:00.007-04:00

WONDER WOMAN!!

I have to admit that, growing up, there was probably no one I wanted to be more than Wonder Woman. I believe that my very first store-bought Halloween costume as indeed Wonder Woman. And (though this may betray my age), I had Wonder Woman Underoos, to boot!

Imagine my great delight when my favorite designer released a Wonder Woman inspired collection. Ah, yet another reason to love DvF!

Here are just a few highlights from this whimsical collection. Enjoy!!

Renda dress in Black with Gold or Raspberry; Sleeveless boatneck sheath with rounded V neckline in back, tailored star detailing under bust and back zip; fabric is an amazingly super-soft felted wool jersey; Material: 80% Wool/17% Polyamide/3% Elastane; Retail price: $459 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)

Jiwon dress in Gold, Red (exclusive) or Black; Sweetheart neckline strappy dress with tailored seams and bust, side zip; Gold and Red verisons have metallic threads shot through the fabric; Material: 44% Viscose/25% Wool/16% Polyester/15% Polyamide; Retail price: $399 (Black) or $505 (Gold or Red) (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)

Diana wrap dress in New Wonder Woman, Dessau Grid or Wings; Collarless, 3/4-sleeved wrap with U-shaped belt detail and fanning towards the U (reminiscent of the Antonio wrap); Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $419 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)

Ercury in Wings or Dessau Grid; Sexy sleeveless dress with trwisty tank straps and plunge U detailing at neckline and shallow V back neckline; Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)

Herleen wrap dress in Rose Bush or Metropolis; Short-sleeved wrap with V-neck front and back, sweet-heart-shaped piped detailing across front and back around torso, and a flared skirt; Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)

Jill wrap top in Metropolis; collared, 3/4 sleeved wrap top; Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $222 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery of item to me)

Isis in Midnight; Metallic-pearl beaded 3/4-sleeved sweater-dress with V neckline

Fay in Raspberry: Metallic-pearl beaded cap-sleeved sweater-dress with boatneck

And a few gowns!

Olsen in Black; Sweetheart neckline, strapless, bustier-seamed gown (also available in shorter length, a Nordstrom exclusive), with fishtailing hem on the floor-length version; Material: 71% Viscose/23% Polyamide/6% Elastane. ; Retail price: $745 (gown) or $399 (cocktail length) (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)

Nikki gown in Purple or Black; Crinkle-chiffon gown with criss-cross halter neckline, draped detailing along torso and a plunging draped back; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $699 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)

Late Summer into Early Autumn 2008

2008-08-25T00:10:00.050-04:00

Harlem Renaissance (The Jazz) Collection

A Foreign Affair Collection (early arrivals)

Yes yes yes yes yes. Again I have ben remiss. While I have been updating my past entries weekly, I have not added new entries because, well, simply because Diane has continued to release just TOO MANY new items for me to keep up with! And now that she has expanded to even more cities and shops, most of you can probably find out this info for yourselves. But after repeateded requests from DvF fans to update this blog, I have decided that it is time for TWO installments to cover what has been released since my last official entry (March 2008)! Please note that I have found DvFs to be getting larger in sizing, so I have been able to size down a full size in pretty much every wrap I've tried on from the 2008 collections so far.

Now, onto the romantic and lovely Harlem Renaissance Jazz (select pieces) and the Foreign Affair Collections! These are a few of my favorites and this blog entry in no way covers the entire collection. Please note that several pieces from the Harlem Renaissance/Jazz Collection are on sale, so I have created a separate posting (below) for those. Enjoy browsing!

WRAPS

Bennett in Nude with Charcoal or Fuchsia with Chocolate; uncollared wrap with blouse-like shirtwaist top that has drapey neckline and 3/4- sleeves with elasticized cuffs, and a slightly A-line skirt; Material: 100% Wool skirt with 100% Silk charmeuse top; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Corrine in Black; collarless wrap with pleating at shoulders creating almost a shawl-collar effect, braided piping around keyhole detail at back of neck (similar to the detail on the front of the PC dress) and elbow-length sleeves with tied cuffs; Material 100% Silk (crepe de chine); Retail price: $525 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Mandi Lynn in Black;cuffed, long-sleeved, mandarin stand-up collar wrap with satin waist sash, bust pockets and hip pockets; Material: 76% Wool/21% Nylon/3% Spandex; Retail price: $430 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Brass in Black or Dragon Red; Full-skirted cap-sleeved wrap with V neckline in front and back, one button detail on each shoulder, pintucked panels at waist with stitched pinstripe sections, hip pockets, and stitched pinstripe band at hem; Material: 100% Wool; Retail price: $515 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Victoire in Pink Party or Navy; festive textured wrap with pleated ruffle detailing at neckline and along wrap edge, flat pockets on front hips, and elasticized puff cap-sleeves; Material 100% Silk faille; Retail price: $459 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Hampton in Black or Plum; sleeveless wrap with ruffle detailing at neckline; Material 88%Polyamide/12%Elastane; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Bethania in Black or Plum; cap-sleeve wrap with flutter detailing at neckline; Material 88%Polyamide/12%Elastane; Retail price: $405 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
Grodnica in Charcoal, Plum or Grey; uncollared, long-sleeves, dual-button shoulder "epaulets", elbow "patches", small sleeve pocket, and small bust pockets with flap closure; Material: 69% Wool/17% Cashmere/14% Spandex; Retail price: $525 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Coen in Electric Blue or Black: collarless cashmere wrap with elbow-length sleeves, ribbed waist sash and straight skirt silhuette; Material: 100% Cashmere; Retail price: $535 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Ternez in Midnight or Black: 3/4-sleeve cashmere wrap dress with round keyhole front, mandarin-cuffs, mandarin collar and banded hemline; Material: 100% Cashmere; Retail price: $635 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) Note: in my opinion, this wrap runs a little large. I am usually a DvF 4/6 and I fit the size P (the smallest) best.
Shiloh in Flecked Tartan, Bauhaus Small Electric Pink or Bauhaus Small Jockey Green; collared wrap, elbow-length sleeves with hold-back tabs, drop waist with pleated skirt; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Olivier in China Vine, Rainbow Room Electric Blue or Rainbow Room Black and White; cap-sleeved wrap with lace back and shoulders, slightly mandarin collar in back; Material: 100% Silk (jersey) with lace; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Tessa in China Vine or China Club Trellis; Mandarin-like stand-up collared wrap with 3/4-length cuffed sleeves, wide stitched cuffs, shoulder epaulets, princess shoulders and contrasting solid black obi waist sash; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Madame in Vintage Serpent Pink or Vintage Serpent Blue (both colors are Neiman Marcus and/or DvF shop exclusives); Mandarin collared wrap with keyhole closure at neck, 3/4-length cuffed sleeves trimmed in satin, contrasting solid obi waist sash; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $383 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Herleen in Rose Bush or Metropolis
Casimir in Rainbow Room Beaded; collarless wrap with elbow-length sleeves, black charmeuse cuffs and waist sash, and beaded arcs all over; By Special Order only

DRESSES

Bloomies is carrying an EXCLUSIVE shorter version of the Talon gown in Rainbow Room Black and White; Gorgeously fluid viscose cocktail-length dress with draped neckline with V seam under bust, draped deep-plunge back neckline, gathered puff cap sleeves; paneled skirt with fishtailing, tailored and V yoke in derriere; Material: 100% Viscose (print) -- BY SPECIAL ORDER ONLY! -- cocktail-length version of this dress:
Kitt in Black with Black, Nude with Charcoal or Fuchsia with Chocolate; uncollared, fitted straight-skirted dress with blouse-like shirtwaist top that has V neckline with tie, empire V yoke, and elbow-length puffed dolman sleeves with wide banded cuffs; Material: 100% Wool skirt with 100% Silk charmeuse top; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- Black with Black and Fuchsia with Chocolate ON SALE!
Dorothea in a black-based Herringbone tweed; fitted sleeveless sheath with side zip, V back neckline, empire V yoke, and a row of 5 dotted bows running from the base of the V to the waist; Material: 65% Cotton/35% Wool; Retail price: $460 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Dorothea in Navy Tartan (black and navy plaid with metallic threads shot through); fitted sleeveless sheath with side zip, V back neckline, empire V yoke, and a row of 5 dotted bows running from the base of the V to the waist; Material: 96% Wool/4% Polyamide; Retail price: $565 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Dorothea in Plum or Black; fitted sleeveless sheath with side zip, V back neckline, empire V yoke, and a row of 5 dotted bows running from the base of the V to the waist; Material: satin; Retail price: $616 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Raisa in Black&White checked print; checked sleeveless sheath with side zip, V neckline in front and back, ruching on shoulders in front and back, princess seams, black piped detailing around the bust, and side zip; Material: 92% Wool/7% Polyester/1% Spandex; Retail price: $460 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Benny in Electric Blue, Jockey Green, Dragon Red or Black; fitted V-neckline sleeveless strappy sheath with wide straps, side zip, tailored bust cup seaming, tailored waist/hip yoke in front and back, and back skirt slit; Material: 71% Viscose, 23% Polyamide, 6% Elastane; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Jacinta in Dragon Red with Black silk faile accents, Black with Black silk faile accents, or Petrol with Petrol silk faile accents; chic sleeveless sheath with ruched rounded neckline, ribbed silk faile shoulder ribbons with three buttons on each shoulder, ribbed silk faile waist detailing that wraps around the back and closes with ribbed silk faile covered buttons and 3 silk-failed-covered buttons on the kick-pleat slit in back; Material: 97% Wool/3% Spandex; Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Duke in Dragon Red, Black or Electric Blue (Barney's exclusive?); fitted sleeveless sheath with V neckline in front and back, triangular seaming around bust (similar to the outline of the black piping on the Raisa) for a corset-like accent, side zip and 2 inverted pleats at waist; Material: 71% Viscose/23% Polyamide/6% Elastane; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Domino in Black with Midnight (Neiman Marcus and DvF shop exclusive); scoop-neck, cap-sleeved dress with princess seams on skirt and silk charmeuse detailing in bodice; Material: 71% Viscose/23%Polyamide/6%Elastane with blue trim that is 95% Silk/5% Spandex; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Slater in Black; fitted boatneck sheath with 3/4-length sleeves, four pintucked bias seams, right side ruching and bow detailing on shoulder; Material: 100% Wool; Retail price: $396 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Bundia in Black or Petrol: short-sleeved black sheath with johnny collar packet, mandarin collar, waist and corset seaming, and ribbed silk faile trim on shoulders, placket and front hips; Material: 76% Wool/21% Nylon/3% Spandex; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)

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Clooney in Ovalberg Pink; sleeveless sheath with overlap V neckline, empire waist, gored skirt; Material: 100% Silk (georgette) with 89% silk/11% spandex lining; Retail price: $355 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Laetitia in Blue Confetti, Vintage Serpent Pink or China Club Trellis Teal; a scoop-neck tent dress with long sleeves, empire seaming aross the bust and ribbon trim around banded cuff and long banded hemline; Material: 100% silk; Retail price $383 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Aggie in China Vine or Small Electric Bauhaus Pink; scoop-neck tent dress with elbow-length sleeves and banded neckline, hem and cuffs; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Soffer in Bauhaus Small Electric Pink, Bauhaus Small Jockey Green, Foulard Grey, Foulard Electric Blue or Rose Bush; boatneck, 3/4-sleeve sheath with slightly boatneck neckline, empire seam, underbust ruching, and waist ruching; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Ludlow in Electric Blue or Black (both colors are Neiman Marcus and DvF shop exclusives); boatneck, 3/4-sleeve sheath with slightly boatneck neckline, empire seam, underbust ruching, waist ruching, and a button on each shoulder -- the dress is the silhouette of the Soffer but with the look of the Shawnessy and finished with the shoulder buttons of the Brass; Material: 100% Wool; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Mula in Charcoal, Electric Blue or Black (Charcoal is a DvF shop and Neiman Marcus exclusive, the latter two are Neiman Marcus exclusives); sleevelss sheath with v neckline, waist ruching, velvet trim along shoulders and a button detail (like the Brass and Ludlow dresses) on each shoulder; Material: 100% Wool; Retail price: $385 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Nagami in Chocolate or Dijon; uncollared, elbow-length dolman sleeves with shirred wrap bodice that closes using a D-ring buckle; Material: 96% Viscose/4% Elastane; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Teterow in Cabernet, Black or Grey; merino sweaterdress with ribbed shawl-neck, ribbed balloon sleeves and ribbed banded hemline; Material: 100% Merino Wool; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Dizzy in Electric Blue, Black or Navy: Mandarin collared dress with empire waist, 7 brass buttons down the torso, seam down the center front, and stitched detailing on edge of sleeve; Material: 71% Viscose/23% Polyamide/6% Elastane; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Nola in Midnight, Dark Teal or Black; cowlneck cap sleeved straight sheath with piping around torso, stitched-pinstripe shoulders and sleeves, and removable stitched-pinstripe sueded obi belt; Material: 100% Wool; Retail price: $430 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- FOR A LIMITED TIME: One each of US0, US2, US4 & US6 in Teal ON SALE for $360!
Olivette in Camel Glen Plaid with Black Lace; sleeveless sheath with side zip, lace detailing on bodice and neckline; Material: 50% Wool/30% Polyamide/19% Silk/1% Elastane; Retail price: $505 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Olivette in China Vine; sleeveless sheath with lace detailing on bodice and neckline; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Tull in Plum; ruched V neckline in front and back, gathered midrif, side zip and gathered panel that falls from empire waistline: Material: 100% Silk (jersey) with 95% silk/5% lycra lining; Retail price: $419 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- SOLD OUT!
PC in Black; Sleeveless sheath with cut-out front neckline, mandarin collar which closes with three buttons at nape of neck, keyhole back, braided piping detail looped around front cut-outs and around keyhole back (see close-up of Corrine wrap, above), and tulip skirt; Material: 76% Wool/21% Nylon/3% Spandex; Retail price: $459 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Pansy in Powder with Black or all Black; Ladylike sleeveless sheath with bateau neckline, tailored bust, princess seams in front and back, and a scarf-shaped ribbed draped silk faile trim around neckline and through the keyhole back, as well as silk faile trim around keyhole back; Material: % Wool/13% nylon/2% spandex; Retail price: $385 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Pansy in Foulard Electric Blue; Ladylike sleeveless sheath with bateau neckline, princess seams and unique low-back keyhole detail; Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $355 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Beaded Pansy in Foulard Electric Blue; Ladylike sleeveless sheath with beaded bateau neckline, princess seams and unique low-back keyhole detail; Material: 100% Silk; Retail price: $525 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Jovana in Hutong Plaid; cowl-neck sleeveless sheath with the tiniest bit of cap sleeves, shallow V neckline in back, and diamond waist panels; Material: 50% Wool/50% acrylic; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Miss Kitt in Ovalberg Mini Green: Material: 89% Silk/11 % Spandex with 100% Silk Lining; Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Dixie in Teal or Red: Mandarin-collared cheongsam-inspired cap-sleeved wool dress with jewelled buttons (in place of frog buttons) and stitched-pinstripe on the shoulders and sleeves (similar to the shoulders and sleeves of the Nola)
Gong Li in China Vine or China Vine Ivory; Gorgeously fluid viscose cheongsam-inspired dress with mandarin collar, puffed cap sleeves and five buttons along left shoulder; basically, a shorter version of the Dixie gown; Material: 100% Viscose -- These are (supposedly) EXCLUSIVE to the UK!

GOWNS

I am so excited to see that Diane has released a few gowns for the fall. These are only available by special order, so let me know if you are interested and we can look for your size. Take a look!

Didier in Dark Teal; Gorgeously fluid viscose floor-length gown with draped neckline, paneled skirt with fishtail hem, tailored seaming around the hips and derriere, deep draped back neckline and knotted left shoulder strap in DvF's signature knot motif; Material: 97% Viscose/3% elastane; Retail price: $995 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Talon in Rainbow Room Black and White, solid Black, or solid Emerald Green (DvF shop exclusive); Gorgeously fluid viscose floor-length gown with draped neckline with V seam under bust, draped deep-plunge back neckline, gathered puff cap sleeves; paneled skirt with fishtail hem, tailored and V yoke in derriere; Material: 100% Viscose (print) or 85% Viscose/15% polyamide (black); Retail price: $678 (print) or $878 (black) (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Dixie in China Vine Ivory; Gorgeously fluid viscose floor-length cheongsam-inspired gown with mandarin collar, cut-out back, puffed cap sleeves, bead-covered frog buttons, fitted skirt that flares out at the fishtail hem, V-yoke waist, tailored gathering on derriere and slight train that is longer in the back; Material: 100% Viscose; Retail price: $785 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Astentino in Black or Scribble print: Flowing sleeveless organza gown with handkerchief hemline, chiffon layers and diamonte knot detailing on one shoulder; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $1585 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- by special order only
Olsen gown in Black: structured strapless gown with corset-like tailoring and bustier seaming; Material: 73% Viscose/23% Polyamide/6% Elastace; Retail price: $745 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- By Special Order Only!
Nikki gown in Black or Purple: Crinkle-chiffon gown with criss-cross halter neckline, draped detailing along torso and a plunging draped back; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $699 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- By Special Order Only!

Kessler in Black; Gorgeously draped floor-length sleeveless wrap gown with slight draping in bodice, draped sleeveholes, and crystals on the shoulders; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: $795 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Kessler in Copper; Gorgeously draped floor-length sleeveless wrap gown with slight draping in bodice, draped sleeveholes, and diamonte detailing on the shoulders; Retail price: $879 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Brandt in Ivory, Black and Midnight (DvF shop exclusive?); Halter-neck floor-length gown with diamonte detailing at sternum; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: ~$845 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- by special order only
Olivier in Black; Gorgeously draped floor-length cap-sleeved wrap gown with lace shoulders and back torso; Material: 85% Viscose/15% polyamide; Retail price: $795 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)

Fall 2008 Vintage Reissue Prints

2008-08-22T15:31:00.008-04:00

Fall 2008 Vintage Reissue Prints

These are just arriving in stores, so photos coming soon.

For now, a list of prints and styles:

Judy: long-sleeved, collared wrap with French cuffs, gathering above waist, and banded waist (~4" around)
Judy top: long-sleeved, collared wrap top with French cuffs, gathering above waist, and banded waist (~4" around)

Prints include:

Vintage Painted Leopard Green -- comes in Judy
Vintage Painted Leopard Blue (looks like the Painted Leopard Green with blue added to the mix) -- comes in Judy and Judy top
Vintage Painted Leopard Pink -- comes in Judy wrap and in Judy top
Vintage Splash White (black&white) -- comes in Judy and Judy top
Vintage Splash Red (black&red) -- comes in Judy and Judy top
Vintage Splash Dark Teal (black&teal) -- comes in Judy and Judy top

Harlem Jazz Collection

2008-08-19T13:20:00.004-04:00

Many of the pieces from the Harlem Renaissance Jazz collection has reached SALE SEASON!

So there are the pieces I have seen available discounted

WRAPS

Bennett in Nude with Charcoal or Fuchsia with Chocolate; uncollared wrap with blouse-like shirtwaist top that has drapey neckline and 3/4- sleeves with elasticized cuffs, and a slightly A-line skirt; Material: 100% Wool skirt with 100% Silk charmeuse top; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE! -- availability VERY LIMITED, so please inquire and I will search for you
Brass in Black or Dragon Red; Full-skirted cap-sleeved wrap with b neckline in front and back, one button detail on each shoulder, pintucked panels at waist with stitched pinstripe sections, hip pockets, and stitched pinstripe band at hem; Material: 100% Wool -- ON SALE!
Hampton in Black or Plum; sleeveless wrap with ruffle detailing at neckline; Material 88%Polyamide/12%Elastane; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- Black is ON SALE!
Linda in Cotton Club or Cabaret (below); Material: 100% cashmere; Retail price: $575 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Shiloh in Flecked Tartan, Bauhaus Small Electric Pink or Bauhaus Small Jockey Green; collared wrap, elbow-length sleeves with hold-back tabs, drop waist with pleated skirt; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
Artie in Lady Day or Prelude to a Kiss Truffle; puff-sleeves with (solid-color sash on Prelude to a Kiss print); Material: 95% Silk/5% Lycra; Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Riddle in Jazz Ikat or Strange Flower Pink; open cap sleeves, banded collar with bolero-like detailing around the sleeve holes, vented back with shirring around wide waistband, and straight skirt with angled pockets; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!

DRESSES

Kitt in Black with Black, Nude with Charcoal or Fuchsia with Chocolate; uncollared, fitted straight-skirted dress with blouse-like shirtwaist top that has V neckline with tie, empire V yoke, and elbow-length puffed dolman sleeves with wide banded cuffs; Material: 100% Wool skirt with 100% Silk charmeuse top; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- Black with Black and Fuchsia with Chocolate ON SALE!
Kitt in Cotton Club or Strange Flower Chocolate; uncollared, fitted straight-skirted dress, V neckline with tie, empire V yoke, and elbow-length puffed dolman sleeves with wide banded cuffs; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
St. Kitt in Strange Flower Pink; sleeveless sheath with fitted straight-skirted dress, V neckline with tie, and empire V yoke -- basically, a sleeveless version of the Kitt dress; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $355 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me)
-- ON SALE!
Dorothea in a black-based Herringbone tweed; fitted sleeveless sheath with side zip, V back neckline, empire V yoke, and a row of 5 dotted bows running from the base of the V to the waist; Material: 65% Cotton/35% Wool; Retail price: $460 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Raisa in Black&White checked print; checked sleeveless sheath with side zip, V neckline in front and back, ruching on shoulders in front and back, princess seams, black piped detailing around the bust, and side zip; Material: 92% Wool/7% Polyester/1% Spandex; Retail price: $460 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Lionel in Black, Plum or Powder; mini-length sheath that is cut straight with puffed and pleated double-layer short sleeves; Material: 88%Polyamide/12%Elastane; Retail price: $355 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Lionel in Lady Day; puffed short sleeve mini-length sheath that is cut straight; Material: 95%Silk/5%Elastane; Retail price: $355 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Slater in Black; fitted boatneck sheath with 3/4-length sleeves, four pintucked bias seams, right side ruching and bow detailing on shoulder; Material: 100% Wool; Retail price: $396 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Oscar in Plum with beading, Fuchsia with beading (Neiman Marcus exclusive), or Day Dream Combo print (pictured below); sleeveless slipdress with bias cut panels and draped neckline in both front and back; printed version has removable waist sash; solid color version come with small mirrored beading trim along panel edges; Material: 100% Silk (chiffon); Retail price: $379 (print)/$505 (beaded Plum or beaded Fuchsia) (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Garland in Ikat Jazz; collared shirtdress with buttons down the front, banded short sleeves (slightly puffed), two buttoned bust pockets, and detachable neck sash; Material: 100% Silk (jersey); Retail price: $383 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Nagami in Chocolate or Dijon; uncollared, elbow-length dolman sleeves with shirred wrap bodice that closes using a D-ring buckle; Material: 96% Viscose/4% Elastane; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Tull in Plum; ruched V neckline in front and back, gathered midrif, side zip and gathered panel that falls from empire waistline: Material: 100% Silk (jersey) with 95% silk/5% lycra lining; Retail price: $419 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Jovana in Hutong Plaid; cowl-neck sleeveless sheath with the tiniest bit of cap sleeves, shallow V neckline in back, and diamond waist panels; Material: 50% Wool/50% acrylic; Retail price: $399 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!
Miss Kitt in Ovalberg Mini Green: Material: 89% Silk/11 % Spandex with 100% Silk Lining; Retail price: $379 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE!

Summer 2008

2008-08-12T13:50:00.049-04:00

There was so much I did not get to blog about this summer!
All these should be on sale by now.

Pictures first and details later......

DRESSES

Ariki in Tribal: Fully lined strapless column dress with extensive decorative stitching at bust, waist, and hemline, layered chevrons, and hidden side zip; Material: 70% Rayon/26% Nylon/4% Spandex; Retail price: $1275 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE! -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
Elili: Fully lined strapless column dress with empire waist, contrast-print bust, below bust pleating, extensive decorative stitching all over, origami-folded front bust detail, and hidden side zip; Material: 100% Cotton with trim in 68% viscose/30% Nylon/2% Elastane; Retail price: $459 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE! -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
Taran in Regatta Weave or XS Red: Empire-waisted scoop-neck cap-sleeved dress with hip pickets and banded torso; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $396? (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Domino in Chocolate, Flame, Azure or Black: Blattering corset-seamed dress with scoop neckline, cap sleeves, seamed waist and skirt, and hidden side zip-- ON SALE! -- US8 is the LAST ONE in Flame! US6&US8 are the LAST ONES in Black! -- Chocolate and Azure are SOLD OUT!
Quincy in Bud Green, Azure, Chocolate or Gold Sand: Short-sleeved dress with six-button placket, princess seams, banded hemline and cuffs, and two above-breast pockets; Note: Runs about a size smaller than standard DvF sizing -- ON SALE! -- US4 is the LAST ONE in Gold Sand! -- Azure, Bud Green and Chocolate are SOLD OUT!
Heron in Azure, Black, Guava or Golden Sand: Corset-seamed strappy sheath with hidden side zip and structured bust cups -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Bosa in Olive, Chocolate or White: Comfy shirtdress with six-button placket, buttoned pockets above breasts, and satin-trim on collar, cuffs and pocket flaps -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Holland dress in Red with white or Navy with white: Sporty mandarin-collared splitneck dress with cap-sleeves, white panels on both sides of silhouette, and built-in hip pockets -- Note: Runs about a size smaller than standard DvF sizing -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Bridget in Black, Red (Saks only), Navy (Neiman only), Amparo Blue (Neiman, Barney's and Saks only), Guava (ShopBop exclusive), Chocolate, Olive or Sunkist (ShopBop and Saks exclusive): Seamed scoopneck tank sheath with low U back, empire bust seaming and princess seams on skirt-- All colors (except Sunkist) ON SALE! -- US8 is the LAST ONE in Red! US8 is the LAST ONE in Navy! US8 is the LAST ONE in Chocolate! -- Black, Olive and Guava are SOLD OUT!
Cookie in Leopard or Tahitian Maze: Tank dress with center seam and slanted hip pickets, trimmed in solid-color contrast at hemline, neckline and shoulder straps (Leopard also has contrast at pockets); Material of Leopard: 60% cotton/25% acetate/15% silk (outer shell), 100% acetate trim, and 97% cotton/3% spandex (lining); Material of Tahitian Maze: 100% cotton; Retail price: $525 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- ON SALE! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Leopard!
Cookie in Large Island Clover Chocolate or Basket Caning: Tank dress with center seam and slanted hip pickets, contrast trim at pockets, hemline, neckline and shoulder straps; Material: 100% silk (jersey)-- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Trina in White or Butter Rum: safari-inspired short-sleeved shirtdress with wooden buttons and belt; Material: -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Maui in Olive or Butter Rum (washed silk): strapless dress with inverted pleating and gold braided halter-style neck tie with golden beads at the ends of the braid -- ON SALE! -- Olive is SOLD OUT! -- US4 Butter Rum is the LAST ONE!
Maui Gown in Pink, Olive, and Black (washed silk): Floor-length strapless dress with inverted pleating and gold braided halter-style neck tie with golden beads at the ends of the braid

TOPS

Tura in Midnight, Black or Sunset: Fitted cowl-neck viscose top with deep U plunge back and band across (to hide brassiere)-- ON SALE! -- US2 is the LAST ONES in Black! -- Midnight SOLD OUT! White SOLD OUT!
Bryce blouse in White, Black, Rust or blue&white Pinstripe: Long-sleeved mandarin-collared cotton batiste blouse with center twist detail and two snap buttons below twist; Pinstripe version has a tie in the lower back -- ON SALE! -- US8 is the LAST ONE in Black! -- Pinstripe SOLD OUT! White SOLD OUT!
Keoni blouse in Black, Parchment, Powder Pink or White: Split-neck cotton batiste blouse with elasticized elbow-length bell sleeves -- ON SALE! -- US8 is the LAST ONE in Powder Pink! -- Parchment and Black are SOLD OUT!

WRAPS

Safaya in Parchment Gold: Safari-inspried collared wrap with wooden button detailing, cuffed sleeves, above-bust buttoned flap pockets and buttoned hip pockets-- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Kiamo in Batik (silk jersey): Cap-sleeve wrap with neck tie and rounded front wrap flap hemline-- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Maori Tattoo Tokalau: Strappy wrap with gathered bust and empire waist-- ON SALE! -- US6 and US8 are the LAST ONES!

Available sizes (X) or sizes that can maybe be ordered (?):
(add 4 to US size to convert to approx UK size, i.e. US6 equates to UK10)

RETURN POLICY FOR MAILED ITEMS: Full price items are eligible for a full refund as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 48 hours of receipt; postage is not refundable. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Postage is not refundable and any special delivery costs for special order is usually also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are eligible for store credit only. In the event an item is mistakenly misrepresented or shipped, it is eligible for a full refund and half the postage will also be reimbursed. Other situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis, so please contact me if you have any questions.

RETURN POLICY FOR ITEMS PURCHASED IN PERSON: Full price items are eligible for an exchange as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 24 hours of purchase. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Special delivery costs for the special order is also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are final sale if purchased in person.

Spring 2008 (including vintage) plus Resort and Holiday!

2008-03-13T16:20:00.046-04:00

Wrap released since Autumn 2007!

Yes yes yes yes yes. It has been too long since I have made a new entry on this blog! While I have been updating my past entries, I have not added new entries because, well, simply because Diane has released TOO MANY new items for me to keep up! And now that she has expanded to even more cities and shops, most of you can probably find out this info for yourselves. But after numerous requests from DvF fans to update this blog, I have decided that I will chronicle some of the wraps that DvF has released since I last blogged (October 2007) and have a special section to of course note the new Vintage Collection re-released prints for Spring 2008! Please note that I have found DvFs to be getting larger in sizing, so I have been able to size down a full size in pretty much every wrap I've tried on from the 2008 collections so far.

WRAPS!

Cameo Blossom Joel; 3/4-sleeved, uncollared wrap with banded cuff, collar and hem; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!

Rose Dot Julian; 3/4-sleeved, uncollared wrap; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
Shiloh in Wall Deco Sunrise and Sailor's Floral Navy; collared wrap, elbow-length sleeves with hold-back tabs, drop waist with pleated skirt; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Julian in Arrow Cube Black (Neiman exclusive): Uncollared classic wrap with 3/4-length sleeves and straight skirt -- ON SALE! -- US6 is the LAST ONE! -- Photo coming soon (same print as Arrow Cube Bkack Shiloh below)!
Dutch in Large Arrow Cube Black&Red and Large Arrow Cube Black&Camel; elbow-length sleeve wrap dress with square neckline, doubele-breasted 4-button bodice, and A-line skirt; Retail price: $373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Julian in Large Cube Arrow Black&Camel; 3/4-sleeved, uncollared wrap; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- I am inclined to believe that this is a Neiman Marcus exclusive until I am able to find it elsewhere -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
Julian in Geometric; 3/4-sleeved, uncollared wrap; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me) -- I am inclined to believe that this is a Neiman Marcus exclusive until I am able to find it elsewhere -- SOLD OUT!
Justin in Wall Deco Navy, Damask Cafe, Damask Framboise, and Icing; 3/4-sleeved, collared wrap; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- Icing is SOLD OUT! -- US4 is the LAST ONE in Damask Framboise!
Caledonia in Large Island Clover Chocolate and Native River; ultra-wide, deep V-neck wrap topped by delicate spaghetti straps and off-shoulder cap sleeves; Retail price: $373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- US4 & US8 are the LAST ONES in Native River! -- Large Island Clover Chocolate SOLD OUT!
Edan in Navy and Teal; short sleeves, spread collar, cap sleeves with ruffled cuffs, dual flap breast pockets, dropped waist and pleated skirt with seamed trim; the dress wraps only in the upper half of the body, so it much like the Taffy, Tarence and Sue Park styles; Material: cotton; Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Bethania in Midnight; cap-sleeve wrap with flutter detailing at neckline; Material 88%Polyamide/12%Elastane; Retail price: $405 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Kiamo in Lilac, White, Canary, Graphic Batik (Bloomies exclusive?), Zig Zag Azure or Tiki Circle; cap-sleeve, uncollared wrap with asymmetical hemline; Material: textured linen/spandex for the Lilac, cotton batiste for the White or Canary; silk jersey for the Graphic Batik, and raw silk for the last two prints; Retail price: $429 linen version/$393 silk version (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) (note: I was told by the DvF sales reps that Zig Zag Azure was recalled from retail sale by the DvF stores due to a problem with the fabric/print integrity) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Jilda in Why Green; rolled short-sleeved, collared wrap dress; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
Jilda in Why Yellow; rolled short-sleeved, collared wrap dress; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Jilda top in Why Yellow; rolled short-sleeved, collared wrap shirt; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Jilda top in Teal Parang (Neiman Marcus exclusive?); rolled short-sleeved, collared wrap shirt; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!

VINTAGE!
Diane has chosen to release Julian and Justin style wraps for her Spring Mainline Vintage Collection.

the Justin is a 3/4-sleeved, collared wrap; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE!
the Jilda is a NEW silhouette, which is a rolled short-sleeved, collared wrap dress; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE!
the Annette is a classic DvF silhouette, which is a strappy sundress with slightly cowl neckline, underbust seam, and flattering waist ruching; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $325 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE!
the Jocelyn gown is a halter-tie floor-length gown with banding under the bust and a slight flaring in the skirt, about 58" in length; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $429 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE!
the Jilda top is a rolled short-sleeved, collared wrap shirt; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $353 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE!

The vintage prints look like they will be:

Graphic Palm in the Justin (Green), Jilda top (Green), and Jocelyn (Green) -- all styles SOLD OUT!
Island Leaf in the Justin (Black, Red which might be a Neiman Marcus exclusive?), Jilda (Red), Jilda top (Black, Red which might be a Bloomies exclusive?), and Annette (Black, Red) -- Jilda top SOLD OUT! Island Leaves Black Justin SOLD OUT! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Island Leaves Red Annette! US8 is the LAST ONE in Island Leaves Black Annette! US6&US8 are the LAST ONES in Island Leaves Red Justin!
Square Dot in the Justin (Blue), Jilda (Brown), Jilda top (Brown), Annette (Yellow) and Jocelyn (Brown, Yellow) -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Square Dot Yellow Annette! US6 is the LAST ONE in Square Dot Yellow Leah! US6 is the LAST ONE in Square Dot Indigo Justin! US2 is the LAST ONE in Square Dot Chocolate Jocelyn! -- Jilda top SOLD OUT! Jilda SOLD OUT! Square Dot Yellow Jocelyn SOLD OUT!

Available sizes (X) or sizes that can maybe be ordered (?):
(add 4 to US size to convert to approx UK size, i.e. US6 equates to UK10)

La Movida: Part II

2007-10-09T17:37:00.033-04:00

More arrivals from the gorgeous and elegant La Movida collection!

La Movida (or as I call it, the Barcelona collection) Part II

I was just in Barcelona this past March and it was such a wonderful, vibrant and stylish city, full of great architecture, food, design and art. Diane seems to have been similarly inspired, because this fall's La Movida collection is as fabulous as the city that inspired it. She has several new prints, both classic and modern, as well as many new silhouettes in solid colors.

This entry showcases some of the original pieces, as well as a few more arrivals from the La Movida Collection; I've kept most items from my earlier post in this one, if they have not gone on sale. Check the original post, below, to see which items are on sale.

DvF has several new prints, both classic and modern, as well as many new silhouettes in solid colors. These are just some of my top picks from the new collection:

WRAPS

The Camelita is a long-sleeve wrap dress with solid black waist sash -- very similar to the Abri, except without ruching at the shoulders; available in the Movida All Over, Deco Vine Floral and Antique Lace prints; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: ~$416 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE!
The Volante is a ruffled-trimmed, mandarin collared long sleeve wool wrap dress with ruffle-trim cuffs; comes in Anthracite, Red or Black; Material: 100% wool; Retail price: $480 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- Black is SOLD OUT! -- US4 is the LAST ONE in Red! -- US4 is the LAST ONE in Anthracite!
The Volante is also available in two prints: Matador Cape Band, Giant Seville Comb Aqua, and Giant Seville Comb Ivory; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: ~$396 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- US4 is the LAST ONE in Giant Seville Comb Ivory! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Matador Cape Band! I also have a few DvF New York exclusive prints: Primavera in US6, Katya's Shawl in US6, and Embroidered Rose in US6.
The Al Reves (aka the backwards wrap) is a boatbeck, cap-sleeve wrap with V-neck in back since it wraps backwards; comes in Goya Blue (new arrival and DvF shop exclusive!), Anthracite, Spanish Red or Black; Material: 100% wool; Retail price: $415 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- Anthracite is SOLD OUT! Black is SOLD OUT! -- US8 is the LAST ONE in Goya Blue! US8 is the LAST ONE in Red!
*Personal Style Note: I never realized how much the two layers in front on a regular wrap are a godsend -- they help to camouflage tiny imperfections! While the backwards wrap is stunning, the downside is that there is only one layer in the front so every little bump and seam is visible, even with a thong or Spanx. Just keep that in mind when ordering...*
The Malloricita is a ruffled, sleeveless wrap; comes in Goya Blue; Material: 100% viscose; Retail price: $460 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
The Canestri is my new favorite DvF wrap!! It is a special-occasion dress done is a heavily-weighted soft ivory viscose with black burn-out velvet detailing trim. It has a portrait neckline and is basically sleeveless. The silhouette is like the Celosa or a Willow with fuller skirt. You will NOT believe how gorgeous this dress is in real life!; Material: 93% Viscose/7% Elastane; Retail price: $590 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- US4 is the LAST ONE!
The Sue Park is a pouf cap-sleeve, pouf-skirt dress that wraps in the torso only (like the Bauer or Taffy); comes in Beet or Black; Material: 100% silk taffeta; Retail price: $525 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE!
The Huelva is a solid-color, uncollared, 3/4-sleeve lightweight cashmere wrap with a neckline much like the Lauren, Melicent and Gotham wraps; comes in Beet, Charcoal or Black; Material: 100% cashmere; Retail price: $610 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- Beet is SOLD OUT! -- M is the LAST ONE in Black!
The Linda is a printed uncollared, long-sleeve cashmere wrap with solid black sash; comes in Miro Flowers print; Material: 100% cashmere Retail price: $725 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE -- SOLD OUT!
The fabulous Svetlana is back! The key-hole neckline, empire waist wrap has slightly cap sleeves and a slightly fill skirt. The wrap is done in a lined silk crepe with on-seam pockets; available in the Spanish Night print; Limited Release (only DvF shop and Nordstrom thus far); Material: silk crepe with wool trim; Retail price: $376 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!

NON-WRAP DRESSES

The Lluvia is also available in the newly arrived Spanish Nights print. The top part of the empire-waist sheath dress is wool with a V-cross-over neckline in back. The printed part, with an inverted pleat skirt with on-seam pockets, is done in a lined silk ; Material: wool bodice, silk skirt; Retail price: $355 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
The Laetitia is a scoop-neck tent dress with long sleeves and empire seaming aross the bust; comes in Matador Cape Band print; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE for $150! -- SOLD OUT!
The Keran is a twist-front deep V-neck shift dress with short sleeves; comes in Movida All Over print; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
The Nightingale is a trapeze swing dress with a cami neckline, little bow-accented tie shoulder straps, and a black banded hem; comes in Mantilla print; Material: silk; Retail price: $416 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
The Celardo is a tank sheath with pleated, ruffled empire waist, 1/2" contrast banding (on printed version), on-seam pockets at hip and hidden zipper at side. Shoulder straps are 1.25" wide; comes in a black&white tuxedo version and all black version, as well as a printed version (Petite Paper Mache); Material: 100% silk (tuxedo or all black version) or 95% silk/5% lycra (printed version); Retail price: $376 for printed version and $396 for tuxedo version (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- US4 is the LAST ONE in black&white! US6 is the LAST ONE in Movida All Over!
The Aidia is a 3/4-sleeved, deep V-neck trapeze tunic dress with hidden slit pockets in the side seam; comes in Beet or Black; Material: 97% Wool/3% Polyamide; Retail price: $555 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
The Anka a short-sleeved, princess-seamed shift dress with a square neckline in the front and a deep V in the back, wide waist band and pleats in the skirt at the hip; comes in Violet, Spanish Rose (Red), or Black; Material: nylon/wool/spandex; Retail price: $395 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE, but limited size/color availability! -- SOLD OUT!
The Alejandra is a sleeveless sheath with industrial-gauge zipper up the back; comes in Beet, Ivory or Black; Material: 97% Wool/3% Polyamide; Retail price: $555 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
The Bilboa is a lovely cowl-neck long-sleeve dress with banded cuffs and pleats under empire waist; comes in Black, Ivory, Anthracite and Olive; Material: 100% Wool; Retail price: $415 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- Anthracite is SOLD OUT! Black is SOLD OUT! Ivory is SOLD OUT!
The Juanita a long-sleeved, figure-hugging turtleneck dress; comes in Anthracite; Material: thin wool jersey; Retail price: ~$373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop)
The Manca is a 3/4-length bell-sleeved, turtleneck cashmere sheath with gorgeous stitched knit pleat detailing at the neckline (length is somewhat shorter); comes in Black and Charcoal for now, supposed to be available in Beet, too, later on; 100% cashmere; Retail price: ~$480 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- S is the LAST ONES in Black! M is the LAST ONE in Charcoal!
The Rosario is an empire-waist tank dress with a herringbone-texture skirt that is pleated at the waistline; comes in Goya blue with Black; Material: Wool/viscose/acrylic/polyester; Retail price: $395 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) and all Black; Material: Wool/viscose -- this style is also available in two printed versions: Flamenco (71% Viscose/23% Polyamide/6% Elastane with a very delicate surface-printing process to produce the pattern on a white background) and Kimberley's Fan (45% wool/44% acrylic/7% polyester/4% polyamide) which are priced at $560 and $525, respectively (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop). -- Diane von Furstenberg is shown wearing the Flameco Rosario in the feature article in the November 2007 issue of Vanity Fair! -- Flamenco print is SOLD OUT! Turquoise is SOLD OUT! All black pinstripe is SOLD OUT! -- US4 is the LAST ONE in Kimberly's Fan print! -- ON SALE!
The Bund is a short-sleeved, collared princess-seamed shirtdress with hidden buttons from neckline to waist, hidden slit pockets in the side seam, and slight pleats at the waist; comes in Spanish Rose (Red), Olive or Black; Material: nylon/wool/spandex; Retail price: $395 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!

The Herringbone Bund is like the regular Bund, except done in a grey herringbone wool; Material: 47% Cotton/36% Wool/12% PC/5% Polyamide; Retail price: $460 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
The Chita is a cap-sleeved, empire-waist shift with tucking, created by inverted pleats, at the waist in both the front and back; comes in Goya Blue; Material: nylon/wool/spandex; Retail price: $373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
The Ungaro is a bateau-neckline trapeze tunic dress with 3/4 sleeves with banded cuffs and hem; comes in olive/navy/red/orange Diamond print or a ivory/beet/charcoal/black Diamond print; Material: nylon/wool/spandex; Retail price: $525 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!

There are more dresses than these listed, but I still have to go check them out and try them one, so keep checking back to this post!
Fall 2007 Main Collection

Diane has chosen to release Julian and Jeanne style wraps for her Fall Mainline Collection.

the Jeanne is a long-sleeve, collared wrap; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop)
the Julian is a 3/4-sleeved, uncollared wrap; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop)
the Jill top is a 3/4-sleeved, collared wrap shirt; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $248 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop)

The new prints look like they will be:

Dahlia Garden (looks like a large version of the Dahlia print) in the Jill (Bone), Jeanne (Bone) and Julian (Red) -- ON SALE! -- Dahlia Bone Jeanne SOLD OUT! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Dahlia Red Julian! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Dahlia Bone Jill!
Rose Showers in the Jill and Jeanne -- ON SALE! -- Jill top is SOLD OUT! -- US6 Jeanne is the LAST ONE!

Lizard in the Julian style -- SOLD OUT!
Teardrop Ikat in the Julian (Beet) and Jeanne (Olive) -- ON SALE! -- Ikat Olive SOLD OUT! -- Ikat Beet Julian in US6 & US8 are the LAST ONES !

Crop Circles in the Jill (Green and Camel), Jeanne (Camel) and Julian (Green) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
Vintage Leopard Brown (Jeanne) and Vintage Leopard Red (Julian and Jill) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!

Bark Vintage Grey (Jeanne) and Bark Vintage Goya Blue (Julian and Jill) -- ON SALE! -- US6 Bark Vintage Grey Jeanne is the LAST ONE! -- Bark Goya Blue SOLD OUT!

Available sizes (X) or sizes that can maybe be ordered (?):
(add 4 to US size to convert to approx UK size, i.e. US6 equates to UK10)

La Movida: The Barcelona Collection

2007-07-26T12:33:00.017-04:00

The gorgeous and elegant La Movida collection is in stores!
Sorry, everyone, for not posting sooner, but sale season has been keeping me busy, as I hunt down bargain-price dresses for people.

So here we go.........

La Movida (or as I call it, the Barcelona collection)

These are the items from her new collection that are already on sale:

WRAPS

The Abri is a cap-sleeve wrap dress with solid black waist sash -- the silhouette is a straight version of the Kye, probably most like a cap-sleeved Julian; comes in Miro Flowers print and a Neiman Marcus (exclusive?) version in the Teal Miro Flowers print, which looks like a miniature version of the Flamenco print (thanks to a fellow DvF fan who lent me use of her photo in this blog); Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $395 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
The Abrigo is a long-sleeve wrap dress with solid black waist sash -- this is a long-sleeve version of the Abri; comes in Bolero, Paper Mache, Miro Flowers (Nordstrom exclusive?), Flamenco (Neiman exclusive) and Barcelona Mosaic prints; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $416 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE for $225! -- Miro Flowers SOLD OUT! Flamenco SOLD OUT! Bolero SOLD OUT! -- US2 is the LAST ONE in Barcelona Mosaic!
The Jessica is short-sleeve version of the Jeanne wrap: collared, short folded-cuff sleeves; US6 EXCLUSIVE in Barcelona Mosaic print; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $395 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- US6 is the ONLY ONE!
The Chiquita is a short-sleeved wrap with ruffle-trimmed keyhole neckline (a la the Svetlana) thin black waist tie, and black trim at the neckline and detailing on sleeves; comes in Barcelona Mosaic print; Material: 100% silk crepe; Retail price: $480 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE, email me for size availability and pricing!

NON-WRAP DRESSES

The Selamanka is a 3/4-sleeved, collared empire-waist shirtdress with three oversized buttons; comes in Barcelona Mosaic print; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
The Lluvia is a cap-sleeved, empire-waist sheath dress with an inverted pleat skirt and V-cross-over neckline in back; comes in Paper Mache, Barcelona Mosaic (Barney's exclusive), Giant Cubist Dot (DvF shop exclusive), and a Neiman Marcus (exclusive) version in the Miro Flowers print; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $343 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Giant Cubist Dot! -- Miro Flowers is SOLD OUT! Paper Mache is SOLD OUT!
The Morgane is a scoop-neck shift dress with cuffed short, puffed sleeves and a large black ribbon threaded around the neckline that ties in front; comes in Corrida print; Material: 100% silk; Retail price: $373 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
The Sagre is a twist-front square neckline A-line empire waist dress with full 3/4-length sleeves and pleating under the twist; comes in Love for Sale print; Material: 70% Silk/15% Viscose/15% Wool; Retail price: $343 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE -- SOLD OUT!
The playful and easy-to-wear Laetitia is back! The tunic dress has 3/4 length sleeves, U-scoop neckline, slightly empire waist and easy silhouette; available in Matador Cape Band and Giant Seville Comb Aqua prints; Material: 100% silk (jersey); Retail price: $376 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE for $150! -- SOLD OUT!
The Luna is a scoop-neck sweater dress with 3/4-length sleeves (rolled up in the below photo); comes in Black with Spanish Rose semicircle on front and on back; Material: nylon/wool/spandex; Retail price: $480 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE for $150! -- SOLD OUT!

There are more dresses than these listed, but I still have to go check them out and try them one, so keep checking back to this post!

Fall 2007 Nordstrom Collection

There were a few prints/styles exclusive to Nordstrom this fall. I saw the Mini Colony Club Purple Estovan, Pocahontas Purple Laetitia, Laby Liberty Red Addie and Lady Liberty Green Ferna. Most of these are on sale/clearance already!! -- ON SALE! -- sz P Lady Libery Green Ferna is the LAST ONE!

Available sizes (X) or sizes that can maybe be ordered (?):
(add 4 to US size to convert to approx UK size, i.e. US6 equates to UK10)

Guide to DvF sizing and fit (UPDATED!)

2007-07-04T12:30:00.000-04:00

I am still getting tons of emails every day regarding how to figure out one's DvF size and fit, so I thought I'd move the information up to the top of my blog entries. There are currently at least 15 entries in all, including this one, so be sure to not miss the last two entries which contain beautiful DvF non-wrap dresses plus some of the "recent vintage" wraps from 1999-2002 (collectors items at great prices).

I do update my blog entries on an almost-daily basis to reflect what is in stock and in the storees, so keep checking back to see what's new, what's on sale and what has sold out. Don't just look at the date of the entry, since it does not change even though I update the actual entry.

You can also link to this sizing guide, which I posted on eBay, by saving this to your bookmarks: http://reviews.ebay.com/Diane-von-Furstenberg-DvF-sizing-and-fit-guide_W0QQugidZ10000000001013674

I hope this information can help you in your DvF quest!

(1) Sizing tends to run small compared to mainstream labels
DvFs do generally run smaller than mainstream American labels (such as Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Old Navy, etc.). My standard DvF size is at least one, if not two, sizes above the clothes I buy from other retailers. Therefore, do expect that you will probably be purchasing a size larger than you usually do. Now, I say "standard" DvF size because...

(2) Fit tends to vary from style to style, fabric to fabric, and season to season
I have found that the fit of DvFs vary greatly depending on the style (cut) of the item and then even which fabric the item is made of. On top of that, I have found that the same exact style and fabric dress produced one season can vary significantly from the same item in a different print from another season. Therefore, it is important to first figure out your 'standard' DvF size, which is the usual size you are will end up wearing in "typical" (a/k/a most) DvFs. Then, find out how the particular style you are considering runs compared to a "typical" DvF and make adjustments from there.

Just off the top of my head, here are a few items which vary quite a bit in sizing.
Examples of recent style-dependent variability:
*The newest styles and silhouettes for 2007 are running large, so I've been recommending people to size down:
--> The Carlyle, for example, runs so large that I had to size down TWO sizes from my standard DvF size.

--> The Ayuka, the Jillia, the Adelaide, and the Gaby also run two sizes large on me.

--> The Benten, the Echidna, the Stella, the rayon Denise, the Toby, the Eaven, and the Catherine are all running at least one full size large, so I've had to size down ONE size from my standard DvF size.

*The vintage collection (Diamond Cube, Dance Ginkgo, Graphic Spa, Ivy Meadow, Honeysuckle, Night Sunflower, Heart Leaves) are running one full size large, so I've had to size down ONE size from my standard DvF size.

*The Cubist Jeanne seems to run large on a lot of my clients. Even though the Jeanne style is often tight in the upper arms (see further down for that observation), the fabric used on this particular print seems to fit a bit more loosely, so a lot of clients were able to go down one size from their usual silk jersey Jeanne size.

*The Utility wrap, wool or silk jersey, all seemed to run small in the bust, so I'd recommend going up one size if you're busty or prefer more modest bust coverage.
*The Griffith style ran a size small in the silk jersey, so go up a size, no matter what print it is. If you are busty, opt for two sizes up. If you are getting the charcoal wool version, that runs large, so down down a size.
*The Fariba's skirt ran small, so go up at least one size if you do not want a high slit.
*The Brea's skirt also had a high slit, so go up at least one size if you do not want to show as much leg -- or be prepared to show more leg!
*The Mr. Mao wrap runs nearly two sizes small, so go up two sizes if you want more bust coverage or have a large bust/straight waist.

*Chain Link Combo Willow wrap also runs nearly two sizes small, so go up two sizes

*The Antonio wrap runs about one size small on bustier women, so go up one size for more bust coverage

*Marble Paper Dasha wrap runs almost one size large, so go down one size if you are on the small end of your size spectrum (i.e. if you are between a US6 and US8, choose the smaller size)

*Attica style wraps run about one size large, so go down one size

*Kyanne style wraps in the 100% super-soft viscose run at one to two sizes small, so go up at least one size and definitely go up two sizes if you happen to be busty
*Jude style wraps tend to be roomier because of the sleeveless design (see Section 3 below for my notes on wraps), so many clients choose to go down one size
*Tyler style wraps are adjustable in the shoulders, so clients are able to also wear one size down in addition to their regular size

*To adjust for the tailored bust on the Kye wraps, clients who are a C cup or larger are strongly recommended to go up at least one size, if not two sizes

*To adjust for the keyhole opening on the Madame wraps, clients who are a C cup or larger are strongly recommended to go up at least one size

*To adjust for the wider, almost portrait, necklines on the Jane wraps, clients who are a C cup or larger are strongly recommended to go up one size if more bust coverage is preferred

*To adjust for the wider portrait necklines on the Rita wraps, clients are strongly recommended to go up one size if more bust coverage is preferred. For people with narrow shoulders, I'd recommend going down one size, instead.

*The original silk jersey Duenne wrap dresses -- with the piping along the torso, collar, cuffs and pocket -- run a bit small, so go up at least one size from your usual. The prints available were Dahlia, Barocco Tapestry, Hindu Trellis and Paisley.

*The Taffy dresses have a bit of extra room in the lower back because of the vented design, so clients are able to go down one size if small-waisted or if a tighter fit through the torso is preferred

Examples of by-fabric variability:
*DvF's 100% wool items tend to run small, so go up one size. This holds true for both wrap and non-wrap dresses. For Example: If you know you're a certain size in the silk jersey Revolutionary Duenne wrap, you will most likely be happier with one size larger in the wool Revolutionary Duenne wrap.
*The shiny 100% viscose fabric items, as seen on the Willowflower Rita and Silver Svetlana, also run about a size small (especially with the Rita's more open neckline!), so go up one size if you are on the large end of your size spectrum (i.e. if you are between a US6 and US8, choose the larger size). For Example: If you know you're a certain size in the silk jersey Rita wrap, you will most likely be happier with one size larger in the viscose Rita wrap, even though I have already recommended that you go up one size in the silk jersey Rita already.

*The super-soft viscose material -- not the shiny 100% viscose like in the Rita or Svetlana wraps -- has 5% lycra in it, so it is more adjustable than the standard DvF silk jersey items. If you are between sizes, like I am, just stick with your usual size (the Justin style, the Willow style from Summer 2005 -- see photo below -- if you are not big in the hips, or the Jane style from 2005 if you are not busty) or thought it might be possible to go down one size (such as in the Antonio style).

*In general, the 100% rayon items run smaller than the same style in 100% silk jersey. The black rayon Julian and Jeanne wraps tend to run almost a size smaller because of the fabric. The Aftonella is a style that was made only in rayon and it ran at least one size small; clients were urged to choose one size larger than usual. For Example: If you know you're a certain size in the silk jersey Julian or Jeanne wrap, you will most likely be happier with one size larger in the rayon Julian or Jeanne wrap.
EXCEPTION TO THE RULE: When DvF introduced the chocolate brown 100% rayon Julian, they fit more like the standard DvFs, so I recommended that my clients choose their usual size for that item.
NOTE: Most of Diane's 100% rayon items have moved to the newer 85% viscose/15% polyamide fabric, and that seems to run more true to size.

Examples of season-to-season variability:
*The Rene dresses from Spring 2004 tend to run one size small. The prints from that collection include Leopard Orange, Leafscroll Red and Williamina. These dresses were also shorter than previous Rene dresses.

*The Rene dresses from earlier collections (~1998-2002) run longer than the more recent (2003- now) Rene dresses. I have a Red Pearls one that is at least 4" longer than all my other Rene dresses!
*The vintage collection wraps from Summer 2005 are shorter than usual (~39"), so this is an issue taller clients needed to be aware of. The prints from that collection include La Scala, Stones Throw, Arrowhead and Prairie Flower.

The Graphic Grass print from a year before that is also rather short, ~39" as well.

(3) Notes on wrap dresses, separates, etc.
A few other observations on DvF:
*The wrap style is adjustable. This means that you don't have to wear only your standard DvF size. With the adjustability of the waistline, you have the ability to alter what your neckline looks like. Some clients like more decollete, so they opt for a smaller size than their standard DvF size when it comes to wraps. Others prefer more coverage, so they sometimes go for a larger size in wraps or simply wear a pretty camisole underneath. their usual size. It also means that if you are a US8 and you see a hard-to-find US6 or US10 wrap that you're just dying to own, either size could very well fit you just as fine as a US8. Most wraps do not require a perfect fit the way a wedding gown or trousers need to fit.
*It seems as if DvF generally designs for an A/B cup size bust, so if you are a C cup or higher, you need to take that into consideration when choosing your size.
*The size chart provided on the DvF website did not upload well into this guide, so I could not include it for quick reference. In general, I find that in wraps, your bust measurement is most likely going to dictate which size you need, followed by the waist measurement. The hip measurement is almost irrelevant unless the item is cut especially narrow or if your waist is exceptionally small compared to your bust & hips. That said, my waist is at least 3.5 inches larger than the guideline they provide for the size I usually wear. The bust measurement is pretty much spot on and the hip measurement provided is larger than me (but, again, the hips don't really matter). I find that the DvF size guide is not so good for trousers (I need a larger size than their chart indicates, but my legs are not long enough for the size I end up needing to buy!) but pretty accurate for most dresses (again, with the bust being the primary indicator in some styles, and the waist being a good indicator in other styles).
*The bicep area of DvF sleeves tend to be snug (even for those of us not as musuclar as Madonna in that area!), so it will sometimes affect the fit of the wrap across the bust. This is the main reason why many people are able to go down one size in the Jude style compared to the Julian or Justin styles in the same print & fabric.
*Necklines on wraps: Sometimes, a particular wrap is perfect on you in every way except that the front keeps slipping open. It could be that you need a larger or smaller size, or perhaps that particular style/fabric is not sitting right on your frame. Before giving up and selling/trading that wrap you love, simply have a hidden hook&eye sewn in where you want the wrap to close. It is a great solution for making wraps a touch more hassle-free. Or, you can just throw on a camisole underneath. I have also found that the stretch viscose fabric is a little clingier, since it has lycra, so it seems to hug on to the bust a little better and, thus, stay closed better. I also find the Willow and Kye wraps to stay in place rather well, but that could just be the way those cuts fall on my particular physique.
*Most DvF trousers to have very long inseams, at least 34" to 36". If you are not long-legged, be prepared to have them tailored, which does affect the line of the piece.
*DvF's silk jersey is unlike any other designer's fabric. There is a lovely drape and a bit of natural stretch so that it flatters a wide range of figures. It does not wrinkle, which makes it perfect for globe-trotting. That also means that you may be able to fit into two or three sizes in a particular dress style, just because of the natural flexibility of the silk weave. That is why so many fit measurements are given as ranges in the descriptions of DvFs.
*DvF's silk mesh material is, I believe, exclusive to her designs, and is an amazing material that seems to expand or stretch to fit just about every figure. This means that you can probably wear a larger range of sizes in that fabric than you could of an item in the regular silk jersey. The material is woven so that is looks rather small when laid out and then expands to gently hug your curves without being binding. A wonderful break-through material! It is also super light-weight and never wrinkles, although it tends to be more delicate and can run if it gets snagged/caught on jewelry.

If you have any ideas or input about DvF fit, please do send them to me and I can eventually add your advice to this guide! I will probably author a DvF fabric care guide at some point in the future, but if you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to contact me. Happy shopping!!

Summer 2007

2007-06-17T11:46:00.040-04:00

DvF's Spring/Summer 2007 Collections are in stores, but keep checking back to see what is being added!

DvF NYC moved into their flagship store recently, but they seem a bit disorganized still, so please be patient with any delays in processing custom orders. Spring/summer vintage prints are also here!!

The summer collection has very resort-like prints and even prints that will transition into fall are arriving this month! A few styles to note are:

the Toby is a short sleeve wrap dress with banded neckline and empire waist; comes in Small Barrier Reef Neptune, Small Barrier Reef Natural and Large Graphic Ginkgo Indigo; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- US4 is the LAST ONE in Small Barrier Reef Neptune! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Small Barrier Reef Natural! -- US4 is the LAST ONE in Large Graphic Ginkgo Indigo
the Lora is a sleeveless wrap , much like the Suron: uncollared deep v neckline, sleeveless, fuller skirt; comes in Cheetah Spots or Lotus Pond; Material: 70% silk/30% nylon; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Dora was released in a silk version earlier this season, and this is the rayon version; Material:85% viscose15%polyamide; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
the viscose Celosa is the same as the regular Celosa (see Spring 2007 blog entry) except in a solid colors; comes in either Chocolate, Orange or Tidepool; Material: viscose; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- Tidepool and Chocolate are SOLD OUT! -- US4 is the LAST ONE in Orange!
the rayon Celosa is the same as the regular Celosa except in solid black rayon jersey; Material: 85%viscose/15%polyamide; Retail price: $395 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
the Willow is an uncollared and sleeveless wrap with crossing panels in back and straight skirt, gorgeous cut-out leaf detailing on hem edge of skirt, waist and neckline; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $430 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
the Renny is a kimono-style wrap that is akin to the Taurus wrap in some ways: uncollared, 3/4-length sleeves, shorter mid-thigh length, looser silhouette, solid waist sash, solid trim along neckline, cuffs, and hemline; comes in either Spotted Garden, Spring Web Orange, and Spring Web Chocolate; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- Spotted Garden is SOLD OUT! -- limited size/color availability in the two Spring Web prints
the Taurus wrap is an uncollared wrap with 3/4-sleeves and A-line skirt and on-seam pockets; black contrasting neckline trim, cuff trim, and waist sash; comes in Metamorphosis; Material: silk jersey; Retail: $415) -- ON SALE for $300! -- US6 is the LAST ONE! -- PHOTO COMING SOON!
the Julian wrap is an uncollared wrap with 3/4-length sleeves; comes in Small Barrier Reef Spice Coral ONE-OF-A-KIND; Material: silk jersey; Retail: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- US6 is the ONLY ONE (EXCLUSIVE) -- PHOTO COMING SOON!
the Abel wrap is an uncollared wrap with banded 3/4-length balloon sleeves with a slight pouffiness, double-button cuffs on each sleeve, fuller short skirt, double-button keyhole neckline, on-seam pockets; comes in either Anthropod Brown or Petite Scattered Stone Navy; Material: silk georgette; Retail price: $416 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Lauren: this is a lightweight wool wrap with short, puffed sleeves, and ribbed banded trim on neckline, sleeve and shoulders; comes in Chocolate, Red or Black; Material: wool; Retail price: $395 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE, very limited sizes and colors remain! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Black! US4 & US6 are the LAST ONES in Chocolate!
the Bethania -- this is a cap-sleeve wrap with flutter detailing at neckline; comes in Black; Material 88%Polyamide/12%Elastane; Retail price: $430 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE ! -- SOLD OUT!
the Megan -- this is a 3/4-sleeve collared wrap with inerted pleats on skirt portion (similar to the skirt of the Celosa wrap); comes in Petite Gaudi's Wave Moss, Flower Mosaic Black or Small Pheasant; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $420 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE -- Gaudi Wave is SOLD OUT! -- Limited sizes available in Flower Mosaic Black and in Small Pheasant.

Some non-wraps of note:

the Carlyle is a tank-style (sleeveless) babydoll dress with ruching under the V neckline; very loose silhouette with on-seam pockets; comes in Spotted Garden or Spring Web Chocolate; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $395 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE -- SOLD OUT!
the Stella is a scoop-neck sheath with deep scoop-neck back and 3/4-length sleeves; comes in Metamorphosis or Large Wildflower Yellow; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- Metamorphosis SOLD OUT! -- ON SALE for $225! -- US6&US12 are the LAST ONES in Large Wildflower Yellow!
the Ayuka is a scoop-neck, cap-sleeve sheath with inverted pleat in the front; loose silhouette and on-seam pockets; wide constrast band detailing at hem; comes in Large Graphic Ginkgo Elmwood; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $395 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE for $240! -- SOLD OUT!
the Gold Ayuka is like the silk jersey Ayuka except in a gold-colored jacquard-like material; Material: polyester/wool/acrylic/viscose; Retail price: $440 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the White Ayuka is like the silk jersey Ayuka except in a crinkle material, and has neckline and hemline trim in pale gold; fully lined; Material: 75%viscose/25%silk; Retail price: $320 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Adalina is a tank sheath with ruffled front; comes in Black; Material 88%Polyamide/12%Elastane; Retail price: $390 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- on sale for $216! -- US4 is the LAST ONE!
the Roan -- 7-button placket, 3/4-sleeved collared shirtdress with epaulet detailing at sholders and sleeve ends, slightly pleated below the waistline; comes in Flower Mosaic Black; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Sheena -- 7-button placket, collared drop-waist belted shirtdress with long, banded cuff sleeves and breast pocket; comes in Small Pheasant or Petite Gaudi's Wave Moss; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Keely -- 7-button placket, mandarin collared shirtdress with princess seamed bodice, french-cuffed 3/4-sleeves and piping trim along neckline, cuffs, placket and princess seams; comes in Strawberry Patch Chocolate; Material: thicker, jacquard-like material or 96%Wool/4%Polyamide; Retail price: $505 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!

the Eavan -- mini-length sheath dress with long sleeves and 12-button placket, ruffled cuffs, placket and banded collar; sleeves balloon out from elbow to wrist ; comes in Large Gaudi's Wave; Material: 95%silk/5%lycra; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- Limited sizes available by special order.
the Maura -- boatneck, drop-waist belted dress with 3/4-length sleeves; comes in Petite Gaudi's Wave Moss; Material: 95%silk/5%lycra; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Steffe -- scoop-neck, empire-waist 3/4-length sleeve dress with black contrast banding at neckline, under empire waist and at the ends of the sleeves; comes in Petite Gaudi's Wave Moss; Material: 95%silk/5%lycra; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Catherine -- puff cap-sleeved empire waist babydoll dress with button detailing at base of V neckline and inverted pleating under empire seam; comes in Strawberry Patch Chocolate; Material: 70%Silk/15%Viscose/15%Wool; Retail price: $330 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
the Coty -- long-sleeved funnel-neck babydoll dress with princess shoulders and inverted pleating under high empire seam; comes in Strawberry Patch Chocolate; Material: 70%Silk/15%Viscose/15%Wool; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Fey -- short-sleeved collared shirtdress dress with johnny collar; comes in Strawberry Patch Green; Material: 70%Silk/15%Viscose/15%Wool; Retail price: $330 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!

The Vintage Collection includes several gorgeous prints, and they do not go on sale for quite some time, so they will be mentioned here. Lots of prints have sold out, but I am happy to do a search for you. The style this season are:

St. Jude: collared, sleeveless wrap dress
Julian: uncollared, short-sleeved wrap dress
Justin: collared, short-sleeved wrap dress
Jilliana: collared, short-sleeved wrap top

Please note that some print/style combinations are exclusives and, thus, available through certain vendors/shops. The prints noted with a star after its name (*) are NOT vintage reissues; the other prints all are Vintage Collection:

the Pink&Orange Diamond Cube St. Jude: collared, sleeveless; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- this style is also available in the Anthropod Brown, Heart Leaves Green, Heart Leaves Navy, Sunflowers Yellow, Night Sunflowers Black (a Neiman exclusive?), Navy&Kelly Diamond Cube (a Neiman exclusive?), Giant Graphic Spa Chocolate, Giant Graphic Spa Red (a Nordstrom exclusive?), Black&White Gingko Dance (DvF shop exclusive), Red&White Gingko Dance (DvF shop exclusive), Spring Web Orange*, Spring Web Chocolate*, Large Graphic Ginkgo Neptune* and Small Barrier Reef Spice* and Barrier Reef Neptune (Barneys exlusive) prints -- ON SALE for $195, but very limited availability! -- US6&US14 are the LAST ONES in Heart Leaves Navy (Grey)! US4 is the LAST ONE in Diamond Cube Pink&Orange! US4 is the LAST ONE in Giant Graphic Spa Red! US4 is the LAST ONE in Spotted Garden! US6 is the LAST ONE in Metamorphosis! US6 is the LAST ONE in Small Barrier Reef Natural St. Jude! -- Small Barrier Reef Neptune St. Jude SOLD OUT! -- Black&White Gingko Dance SOLD OUT! -- Red &White Gingko Dance SOLD OUT! -- Night Sunflowers Yellow SOLD OUT! -- Night Sunflowers Black SOLD OUT! -- Spring Web Orange SOLD OUT! -- Spring Web Chocolate SOLD OUT! -- Diamond Cube Navy-Kelly SOLD OUT!
the Pink&Orange Diamond Cube Justin: collared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Navy & Green Diamond Cube Julian: uncollared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- this print is also available in the Gaby style -- ON SALE for $250! -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
the Giant Graphic Spa Chocolate Julian: uncollared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- this print is also available in the Gaby style -- ON SALE for $225! -- SOLD OUT!
the Giant Graphic Spa Red Justin: collared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- US4 is the LAST ONE!
the Ivy Meadow Yellow Julian: uncollared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Ivy Meadow Chocolate Justin: collared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Ivy Meadow Navy Julian: uncollared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Ivy Meadow Navy Jessica: collared, 3/4-length cuffed sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 -- DVF SHOP EXCLUSIVE!
the Red&White Gingko Julian: uncollared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE for $325! -- US4 is the LAST ONE!

the Black&White Gingko Justin: collared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- this print is also available in the St. Jude style -- ON SALE for $325! -- SOLD OUT!
the Honeysuckle Beige Justin: collared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $386 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, exclusive to Bloomingdales, so by special order only) -- ON SALE for $267! -- SOLD OUT!
the Honeysuckle Navy Julian: collared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $386 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, exclusive to Saks, so by special order only) -- ON SALE for $225! -- SOLD OUT!
the Night Sunflowers Yellow Justin: collared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
the Night Sunflowers Black Justin (Neiman Marcus exclusive): collared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $386 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE for $267 -- SOLD OUT!
the Night Sunflowers Black Julian: uncollared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE for $275! -- US8 is the LAST ONE!
the Hearts Leaves Green Justin: collared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE for $225! -- SOLD OUT!
the Heart Leaves Navy Julian: uncollared, 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE for $267! -- SOLD OUT!
the Jilliana top: collared, short sleeves; is available in either Diamond Cube Navy/Green, Ivy Meadow Chocolate, Heart Leaves Green, Night Sunflowers Yellow, Night Sunflowers Black, or Gingko Dance Red prints: Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $248 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, additional 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- US4 is LAST ONE in Heart Leaves Green! US6 is LAST ONE in Night Sunflowers Black! -- ON SALE for $160! -- Diamond Cube Navy/Green is SOLD OUT! -- Ivy Meadow Chocolate is SOLD OUT! -- Ginkgo Dance Red is SOLD OUT! -- Night Sunflower Yellow is SOLD OUT!

Available sizes (X) or sizes that can maybe be ordered (?):
(add 4 to US size to convert to approx UK size, i.e. US6 equates to UK10)
VINTAGE COLLECTION

SUMMER COLLECTION (except new arrivals, which are ordered, upon request, from the DvF shop)

If you see something you like, please contact me to discuss sizing and/or to work out details such as shipping preference, total price and payment options (email: FashionForwardStore@hotmail.com).

All items available for pick-up in NYC. Shipping cost is additional and I prefer USPS Priority with Delivery Confirmation for US addresses and Global Express for International addresses.Cash, PayPal, Western Union, USD money orders and USD bank drafts accepted. Credit/debit PayPal payments have an additional 5% surcharge added to cover the fees that PayPal assesses, so if you can pay by non-credit/non-debit card PayPal, you can avoid having to pay that additional 5% surcharge.

RETURN POLICY FOR MAILED ITEMS: Full price items are eligible for a full refund as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 48 hours of receipt; postage is not refundable. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Postage is not refundable and any special delivery costs for special order is usually also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are eligible for store credit only. In the event an item is mistakenly misrepresented or shipped, it is eligible for a full refund and half the postage will also be reimbursed. Other situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis, so please contact me if you have any questions.

RETURN POLICY FOR ITEMS PURCHASED IN PERSON: Full price items are eligible for an exchange as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 24 hours of purchase. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Special delivery costs for the special order is also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are final sale if purchased in person.

All About Eve: Spring 2007

2007-05-02T16:22:00.018-04:00

This posting showcase the Spring 2007 wraps that have gone on sale.

Again, keep in mind that DvF is VERY strict about discounts so don't expect to see current season items at greatly reduced prices until at least 6 months after the items arrive in shops, and that only applies to whatever is still around, which is not much, more often than not! If you plan on purchasing 5 or more DvFs, I can help negotiate a 10% discount for you -- which is enough to cover your NYC sales tax costs -- but the items need to be in stock at the DvF shop, so move quickly!

DvFs are popular and sell out unbelievably fast, so in addition to tracking down specific items for my clients, I will also pick up a wrap here and there, as I go along, if I think the item will sell out -- so check my other blog entries below to see what I have in stock of items that are sold out in shops and what great finds I have been able to get at discount prices. However, anything available in the shops can be ordered for you, provided that your size is still available or can be found through one of my many vendor relations. Happy shopping!

Diane's "All About Eve" collection is a hit! The Scattered Stone, Petite Scattered Stone, Spring Shadows, and Morning Bud prints all look sinfully fun! Diane introduced several new wrap styles this spring:

the Maida is back for Spring/Summer: collared, 3/4-length sleeves, breast pockets; Material: crinkle silk chiffon over coordinating charmeuse slip; comes in either Giant Grass Navy, Giant Grass Kelly or Gold Leaves; Retail price: $416 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the Suron is an almost-sleeveless wrap for Spring/Summer: uncollared, flutter sleeves; comes in Giant Python Green, Butterfly Explosion, or solid black; Material: 70% silk/30% nylon; Retail price: $405 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT! -- ON SALE!
the Avara is a relaxed short-sleeve wrap for Spring/Summer: collared, cuffed short sleeves, loose bodice; comes in either Giant Python Beige or Large Scattered Gingko Green; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $416 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- SOLD OUT!
the Jessica is supposed to be a short-sleeve version of the Jeanne wrap: collared, short folded-cuff sleeves; comes in either Petite Scattered Stone Pink, Spring Shadows Navy, Spring Shadows, Navy&White Gingko , Dance Gingko Green (Barneys NY Exclusive), Ivy Meadow Chocolate (DvF exclusive), Ivy Meadow Navy (Barneys NY exclusive), Anthropod Pink (DvF exclusive), Metamorphosis (DvF exclusive) and Spotted Frog Green; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $395 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- many of these prints on sale, but only by special order! -- Petite Scattered Stone Pink SOLD OUT! Gingko Dance Green SOLD OUT! Ivy Meadow Chocolate SOLD OUT! -- US8 is the LAST ONE in Ivy Meadow Navy! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Spring Shadows Navy! -- US6 & US12 are the LAST ONES in Spring Shadows! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Spotted Frog Green! -- US6 & US8 are the LAST ONES in Large Scattered Ginkgo Navy! -- Anthropod Pink in US6 only (exclusive)! -- Metamorphosis Jessica in US6 only (exclusive)!
the Renny is a kimono-style wrap that is akin to the Taurus wrap in some ways: uncollared, 3/4-length sleeves, shorter mid-thigh length, looser silhouette, solid waist sash, solid trim along neckline, cuffs, and hemline; comes in either Petite Scattered Stone Navy, Spring Shadows, or Spring Shadows Navy; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $365 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- -- Spring Shadows Navy and Petite Scattered Stone Navy ON SALE for $290 -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Petite Scattered Stone Navy! -- Spring Shadows and Spring Shadows Navy is SOLD OUT!
the Celosa is a off-the-shoulder portrait neckline wrap with empire waist, due to wide wash band, and pleated skirt; comes in either Petite Ladybugs, Anthropod (green/white/black version) or Large Wildflower Yellow (Nordstrom exclusive); Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $395 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE -- US10 is the LAST ONE in Anthropod! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Petite Ladybugs! -- Large Wildflower Yellow is SOLD OUT!
the Jillia is a collared short-sleeve Bee Season, Large Graphic Ginkgo Navy/Yellow (Barney's exclusive), Large Wildflower Yellow, or Anthropod (green/white/black version); Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $375 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Bee Season! -- US4 is the LAST One in Anthropod! -- Large Graphic Ginkgo Navy/Yellow SOLD OUT! -- Large Wildflower Yellow SOLD OUT!
the Cassidy is a sleeveless wrap similar to the Sava and almost like a sleeveless Melicent, made in the supersoft clingy stretch viscose fabric (same material as the Giant Polka Dot and Tropical Zebra Antonio, Tropical Zebra Mini Julian, Cheetah Jane, Tapis Jane, Yellow Flower Band Willow, etc.): collarless, banded neckline and banded waist, on-seam pockets, slightly fuller skirt; comes in Morning Bud Black, Morning Bud White, Large Wildflower Pink, and Adams Apple (limited quantities); Material: 95% viscose/5% lycra; Retail price: $321 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE! -- Morning Bud White is SOLD OUT! Adams Apple is SOLD OUT! Large Wildflower Pink is SOLD OUT! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Morning Bud Black!
DvF has also made an Antonio wrap in Morning Bud Black: uncollared, puffed&ruched short sleeves, sweetheart neckline, ruching along neckline, fanned ruching at waist, slightly fuller skirt, lovely ruffled edge along the skirt portion of wrap; Material: 95% viscose/5% lycra; Retail price: $325 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, exclusive to Neiman Marcus) -- ON SALE for $200! -- SOLD OUT!
the Samara is a collared, short-sleeve wrap made in Diane's signature rayon jersey; breast pockets on both sides and D-ring epaulets complete the look (allows you to shorten the sleeves or leave them elbow-length; comes in Chocolate or Khaki; Material: 85% rayon/15%polyamide; Retail price $395 -- ON SALE for $145, but by special order only! -- SOLD OUT!

the Bond is a plunging neckline drop-waist wrap-tunic, made in Diane's signature rayon jersey: collarless, long sleeves, drop waist; Material: 85% rayon/15% polyamide; Retail price: $408 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- US6 is the LAST ONE! -- on sale for $200!
the Eve in Snake Multi is hot off the Spring 2007 runway collection: uncollared, elbow-length folded-cuff sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $555 -- ON SALE for $275 -- SOLD OUT!
the Abel wrap: uncollared, banded 3/4-length balloon sleeves with a slight pouffiness, double-button cuffs on each sleeve, fuller short skirt, double-button keyhole neckline, on-seam pockets; ; comes in either Petite Stone Garden or Large Scattered Stone Navy; Material: silk georgette; Retail price: $390 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the lovely Polly Dee/Anna: collared, short sleeves with straight skirt, button down to stomach, flattering waist ruching -- NOT A WRAP; comes in either Petite Scattered Stone Navy or Spring Shadows Navy; Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $370 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!
the adorable Candy is a stappy sundress with empire waist, on-seam pockets and twist bust detailing;comes in either Petite Ladybugs, Anthropod (green/white/black version) or Large Wildflower Yellow (Nordstrom exclusive); Material: silk jersey; Retail price: $335 (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- ON SALE -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Anthropod! -- Petite Ladybugs is SOLD OUT! Large Wildflower Yellow is SOLD OUT!
the Ishai -- SOLD OUT!
the chic Hutton: collared, short sleeves, princess seams, slahs pockets, and inverted-pleat, above-the-knee length skirt; comes in black, poppy, fuchsia and navy; Material: 71% viscose/23% polyamide/6% elastane for the Black or Poppy Hutton, cotton/silk sateen for the Fuchsia with Red contrast belt lining, Khaki with Turquoise contrast belt lining or all Navy Hutton; Retail price: $455 for Black or Poppy, $420 for Fuchsia, Khaki or Navy (inclusive of sales tax and delivery to me, 10% discount available if in stock at the DvF shop) -- SOLD OUT!

Available sizes (X) or sizes that can maybe be ordered (?):
(add 4 to US size to convert to approx UK size, i.e. US6 equates to UK10)

If you see something you like, please contact me to discuss sizing and/or to work out details such as shipping preference, total price and payment options (email: FashionForwardStore@hotmail.com). All items available for pick-up in NYC. Shipping cost is additional and I prefer USPS Priority with Delivery Confirmation for US addresses and Global Express for International addresses.Cash, PayPal, Western Union, USD money orders and USD bank drafts accepted. Credit/debit PayPal payments have an additional 5% surcharge added to cover the fees that PayPal assesses, so if you can pay by non-credit/non-debit card PayPal, you can avoid having to pay that additional 5% surcharge.

RETURN POLICY FOR MAILED ITEMS: Full price items are eligible for a full refund as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 48 hours of receipt; postage is not refundable. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Postage is not refundable and any special delivery costs for special order is usually also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are eligible for store credit only. In the event an item is mistakenly misrepresented or shipped, it is eligible for a full refund and half the postage will also be reimbursed. Other situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis, so please contact me if you have any questions.

RETURN POLICY FOR ITEMS PURCHASED IN PERSON: Full price items are eligible for an exchange as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 24 hours of purchase. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Special delivery costs for the special order is also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are final sale if purchased in person.

2007 Resort/Spring/Summer Collections

2007-01-02T14:16:00.016-05:00

Resort Collection:
NOTE: New things are arriving weekly, so anything you see on the DvF website can be ordered for you. In addition, their NYC shop has exclusives, in terms of select styles and prints, that you won't see on their website or in other stores. Email me if you are looking for something special or something in particular!

My new favorite wrap, the Brea, is available in two prints, Half Moon Yellow and Cut Out Tulips; (collared and French-cuffed sleeves on silk crepe shirtwaist with black matte jersey straight skirt, a bit high-waisted; Material: silk and rayon; Retail: $452) -- Half Moon Khaki is SOLD OUT! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Cut Out Tulips!
The other top fave is the Kye, which is available in Half Moon Khaki, Cut Out Tulips, OK Mint, OK Black, Small Dentelle, Tropical Zebra (smaller version of the Tropical Zebra Antonio print), Tropical Zebra Purple (lilac version of the Tropical Zebra print), Ice Storm Black, Ice Storm Red and Ice Storm Purple *the last print is more of a French Blue rather than Purple, in my opinion, see photo below; (uncollared and cap-sleeved with underbust ruching and straight skirt; Material: silk jersey; Retail: $345 for all prints except for the Half Moon Khaki and Cut Out Tulips prints, which are $375 each) -- Half Moon Khaki and Cut Out Tulips on sale for $225! -- US6&US12 are the LAST ONES in Half Moon Khaki! US6 is the LAST ONE in Cut Out Tulips! US6&US8 are the LAST ONES in OK Mint! US8 is the LAST ONE in Ice Storm Purple! US8 is the LAST ONE in Ice Storm Red! US8&US14 are the LAST ONES in Tropical Zebra Purple (Lilac)! -- Tropical Zebra SOLD OUT! Small Dentelle Powder SOLD OUT!
The Denise wrap is back! DvF has brought it back in a silk jersey version, in either the Half Moon Khaki, Satellite View Blue or Satellite View Daffodil; (collared with 3/4-length sleeves; Material: silk jersey; Retail: $395) -- ON SALE for $250, but limited size/print availability -- DvF is also making this style of wrap in solid black viscose with khaki trim; see my rayon wrap blog entry (below) for more details! -- US4 & US6 are the LAST ONES in Satellite View Blue! -- Satellite View Daffodil is SOLD OUT! Half Moon Khaki is SOLD OUT!
DvF has also made the gorgeous Polly Anna polo shirtdress in Satellite View Blue; (collared, 9 buttons from neck to waist, two over-breast pockets each with buttoned flap, short cuffed sleeves, ruching on shoulders and below bust pockets; slightly A-line skirt; also available in Half Moon Khaki; Material: silk jersey; Retail: $375) -- ON SALE for $200! -- US6 is the LAST ONE in Satellite View Blue! US8 is the LAST ONE in Half Moon Khaki!
The fabulous Antonio has also been brought back, using the 95% rayon/5% spandex fabric, in the Tropical Zebra Large print (uncollared, puffed&ruched short sleeves, sweetheart neckline, ruching along neckline, fanned ruching at waist, slightly fuller skirt, lovely ruffled edge along the skirt portion of wrap; Material: 95% rayon/5% lycra; Retail: $320) -- ON SALE for $245! -- SOLD OUT!
The popular Mini Julian has also been brought back for this year's Resort Collection in the Tropical Zebra Large print, same print as the Antonio, above (uncollared, 3/4-sleeves with straight skirt, shorter length; Material: 95% rayon/5% lycra; Retail: $330) -- ON SALE for $295! -- SOLD OUT!
This year's Resort Collection also features the Jeanne style in four new prints: Tropical Zebra, Ice Storm Red, Floral Fling Black, and Floral Fling Purple *more of a French Blue rather than Purple, in my opinion (collared, long sleeves with straight skirt; Material: silk jersey; Retail: $345) -- Floral Fling Black and Ice Storm Red are SOLD OUT! -- US14 is the LAST ONE in Floral Fling Purple! US14 is the LAST ONE in Tropical Zebra!
There's also a gorgeous Jeanne wrap in Giant Twig Fuchsia, which is available only at the DvF shop and select Bloomingdales' stores. It is part of the special Diane von Furstenberg Barbie Doll released by Mattel for this holiday season; (collared, long sleeves with straight skirt; Material: silk jersey; Retail: $375) -- SOLD OUT!
The classic Jeanne wrap in OK, is available in mint and white, black and white or purple and white *the latter is more of a French Blue rather than Purple, in my opinion; (collared, long sleeves with straight skirt; Material: silk jersey; Retail: $345) -- US6 & US12 are the LAST ONES in OK Purple!
OK Mint and OK Black were also made into a new short-sleeve wrap top, called the Jilliana. It is also available in the Tropical Zebra print (collared and short-sleeve; Material: silk jersey; Retail: $221) -- ON SALE for $175! -- US8 is the LAST ONE in OK Mint! -- Tropical Zebra SOLD OUT!
The Melicent is a new silk jersey silhouette introduced for this year's Resort Collection. It comes in the Ice Storm Red, Ice Storm Purple, Ice Storm Black, Tropical Zebra and OK Mineral prints (uncollared wrap with banded neckline, banded waist, and 3/4-length-sleeves; Material: 100% silk jersey; Retail: $345) -- ON SALE! -- US8 in Tropical Zebra is the LAST ONE!
There are still just a few left of the Taurus wrap dress in Lucky Star Blue, Small Dentelle Powder or Biba Band; (uncollared with 3/4-sleeves and A-line skirt and on-seam pockets; black contrasting neckline trim, cuff trim, and waist sash; Material: silk jersey; Retail: $415) -- Lucky Star and Biba Band ON SALE for $275! Small Dentelle Powder on sale for $345! -- US8 is the LAST ONE in Small Dentelle Powder! US4 is the LAST ONE in Biba Band!
The beautiful ivory Alyson wrap with contrast belt in Ivory; (uncollared with cap sleeves and full skirt; ruching on shoulders; black contrasting waist sash; Material: rayon jersey; Retail: $425) -- SOLD OUT! -- variation of this dress in a faux-wrap in US6 is the LAST ONE remaining!

Also check my "wool wraps and dresses" entry, below, to read more about the wool Sava that just arrived!

DvFs are generally made in sizes US2-US12, with US0 and US14 occasionally available. Please note that DvF sizes run small compared to mainstream labels; I am considered a US4 but I wear mainly US6 and US8 in DvF's designs. If you have never tried on or purchased a DvF before, please contact me to discuss your measurements so that we can figure out what your standard DvF size is. Her items also vary in fit by item, fabric, style and season, so I am more than happy to assist you in ensuring that you purchase the correct size.

Available sizes (X) or sizes that can be ordered (?):
(add 4 to US size to convert to approx UK size, i.e. US6 equates to UK10

RETURN POLICY FOR MAILED ITEMS: Full price items are eligible for a full refund as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 48 hours of receipt; postage is not refundable. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Postage is not refundable and any special delivery costs for special order is usually also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are eligible for store credit only. In the event an item is mistakenly misrepresented or shipped, it is eligible for a full refund and half the postage will also be reimbursed. Other situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis, so please contact me if you have any questions.

RETURN POLICY FOR ITEMS PURCHASED IN PERSON: Full price items are eligible for an exchange as long as the item is sent back unworn with all its original tags intact and returned within 24 hours of purchase. In most cases, items which are special-ordered for you are not returnable. However, exceptions are certainly possible if arrangements are made in advance. It usually depends on which DvF source we're ordering your items from; each place has a different policy and if I am not bound by a strict return policy, I can extend the same flexibility to you. Special delivery costs for the special order is also not refundable. Finally, all sale items are final sale only if purchased in person.

Holiday Collection

2006-12-07T16:19:00.008-05:00

Diane had several really gorgeous prints and styles at the end of 2005/beginning of 2006, so they are worth taking a look again for this year (I am not as enamored with the holiday collection for this year, sadly enough).

Magic Carpet Silver Madame May: collared, cap-sleeve, straight skirt with keyhole neckline; Material: viscose in DvF's signature "snakeskin" weave; Original price: $473 -- on sale for $325! -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
dazzling Sequined Svetlana (also called Stalina) dress: uncollared, cap sleeves, split neckline, buttoned empire waist band, A-line skirt, and sequined detailing; Material: silk; $495 -- SOLD OUT!
Arabesque Chocolate Jeanne wrap dress: collared, long-sleeved wrap with split cuffs and straight skirt; Material: silk jersey; $335 --US6 is the LAST ONE! -- similar to the dress worn by Madonna, below, except in different color combination and in Jeanne silhouette
Ice Flower Julian wrap dress: uncollared, 3/4-sleeves with straight skirt; Material: silk jersey; $335 --US6 is the LAST ONE!
Ice Flower Mr. Mao wrap dress (button-down stand-up collar, cap sleeves with straight skirt and black satin waist sash; Material: silk jersey; $408) Note: This style has a plunging neckline, so it runs almost a size small, especially if you are busty -- SOLD OUT!

Similar to the Mr. Mao is the Madame, which DvF first introduced last year and worn by celebrities such as Jemima Khan, Jerry Hall and Kelly Ripa. This year, the Madame was available in two prints, Kremlin Wall Ink and Tsar's Cape Midnight.

Tsar's Cape Midnight Madame wrap dress: mandarin-collared, 3/4-sleeve, straight skirt, wide satin sash; Material: silk jersey; Original price: $386 -- on sale for $325! -- US12 is the LAST ONE!
Kremlin Wall Ink Madame wrap dress: mandarin-collared, 3/4-sleeve, straight skirt, wide satin sash; Material: silk jersey; Original price: $386 -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
Black wool Madame wrap dress: mandarin-collared, 3/4-sleeve, straight skirt, wide satin sash; Material: silk jersey; Original price: $481 -- on sale for $400! -- PHOTOS COMING SOON!
Diamond Vine Madame wrap dress: mandarin-collared, 3/4-sleeve, straight skirt, wide satin sash; Material: silk jersey; Original price: $386 -- on sale for $335! This is the original print in which Diane introduced the new Madame wrap style. -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
Diamond Vine Wine Madame wrap dress: mandarin-collared, 3/4-sleeve, straight skirt, wide satin sash; Material: silk jersey. This is the original print in which Diane prototyped the new Madame wrap style, and it was never available for retail sale. $375 for this EXCLUSIVE dress --ONLY TWO OF THESE MADE! -- SOLD OUT!

I also have a rare wrap top from the DvF design studio in the Tsar's Cape Midnight print:

US6 Tsar's Cape Midnight Heart wrap top: uncollared, long-sleeve, portrait neckline wrap top; Material: 85% spun silk/10% wool/5% lycra; never available for retail sale. $125 for this EXCLUSIVE top -- ONLY TWO OF THESE MADE!

Plus a rare dress from the DvF design studio in the Tsar's Cape Midnight print:

US6 Tsar's Cape Midnight Zirabelle dress: turtleneck, sleeveless, drop-waist dress with full skirt; Material: 85% spun silk/10% wool/5% lycra; never available for retail sale. $195 for this EXCLUSIVE dress -- ONLY TWO OF THESE MADE! -- PHOTO COMING SOON!

Diane took the two new prints (Kremlin Wall and Tsar's Cape Midnight) and also made the Jane wrap for the same season:

Tsar's Cape Midnight Jane wrap dress: uncollared, long-sleeve, A-line skirt and on-seam pockets; Material: silk jersey; Original price: $386 -- on sale for $325! -- US12 is the LAST ONE!
Kremlin Wall Ink Jane wrap dress: uncollared, long-sleeve, A-line skirt and on-seam pockets; Material: silk jersey; Original price: $415 -- SOLD OUT!

If you like the Jane style, I have one of the original prints in which she introduced the Jane style just last year:

US6 Red Swirl Jane wrap dress: uncollared, long-sleeves, A-line skirt and on-seam pockets; Material: viscose with lycra; $375 -- RARE, only TWO of these made! -- photo coming soon!
Forbidden Screen Jane wrap dress: uncollared, long-sleeves, A-line skirt and on-seam pockets; Material: viscose with lycra; $375 -- US4 is the LAST ONE!

Diane introduced the new Dasha style wrap this year:

Marble Paper Dasha wrap dress: uncollared, long-sleeves with banded cuffs, slightly puff shoulders, fuller skirt; Material: silk jersey; $418 -- on sale for $250! -- US10 is the LAST ONE!
Katya's Shawl Dasha wrap dress: uncollared, long-sleeves with banded cuffs, slightly puff shoulders, fuller skirt; Material: silk jersey; $418 -- on sale for $300! -- US6 is the LAST ONE!

And one more wrap because I don't know where else to put it:

Sahara Floral Justin wrap dress: collared, 3/4-sleeves, straight skirt; Material: viscose with lycra; $330 -- SOLD OUT!

Lastly, DvF also made another beautiful dressy wrap that is less fussy than the lacy Costa, but with all the style:
3/4-sleeve Taffeta Bauer dress: collared, 3/4-sleeve with folded-back cuffs, very full skirt with inset panels, wraps on torso section only (same exact cut as the eyelet Taffy for spring/summer); Material: taffeta; $500 -- US6 is the LAST ONE!
The Bauer released for Holiday 2006/2007 has full-length sleeves (see photo below); collared, long sleeves with folded-back cuffs, very full skirt with inset panels, wraps on torso section only (same exact cut as the eyelet Taffy for spring/summer); Material: taffeta; $500 -- US6 is the LAST ONE!

Please keep in mind that DvF sizes run small compared to mainstream labels! If you have never tried on or purchased a DvF before, please contact me to discuss your measurements to that we can figure out what your most likely DvF size is.

Available sizes (marked with X):
(add 4 to US size to convert to approx UK size, i.e. US6 equates to UK10)

If you see something you like, please contact me to discuss sizing and/or to work out details such as shipping preference, total price and payment options (email: FashionForwardStore@hotmail.com).

All items available for pick-up in NYC. Shipping cost is additional and I prefer USPS Priority with Delivery Confirmation for US addresses and Global Express for International addresses.

Cash, PayPal, Western Union, USD money orders and USD bank drafts accepted.