Brands We Feature

Escada emerged in the late 1970s as a powerhouse of European luxury fashion. Known for vibrant color blocking, intricate embellishments, and impeccable tailoring, Escada defined the high-octane aesthetic of 1980s and 90s career wear.

Archival Markers: Vintage Escada pieces feature heavy gold-toned hardware, signature hand-drawn prints, and crest logo woven tags with RN 68031.

Episode was created as an upscale boutique label specializing in premium natural fibers—specifically heavyweight silk jacquards, fine merino wool, and structured linen tailored for executive wear in the late 80s and 1990s.

Archival Markers: Look for black silk woven collar labels with gold lettering and detailed fabric composition tags denoting pure silk or fine wool weaves.

Eileen Fisher revolutionized women's dressing by discarding rigid structure in favor of fluid, architectural shapes crafted from organic linen, raw silk, and cashmere. The brand remains a benchmark for sustainable minimalist design.

Archival Markers: Early 1990s tags feature simple white woven labels with lowercase serif typography and RN 78121.

A cornerstone of 1970s through 1990s American working wardrobes, Jones New York excelled in crisp shirting, pleated trousers, and structured blazers that bridged traditional tailoring with everyday versatility.

Archival Markers: Vintage tags feature classic block typography and ILGWU (International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union) blue union labels on pre-1995 garments.

Pendleton is an American heritage institution famous for its 100% virgin wool weaving, historic plaid patterns, and rugged construction. Their garments represent over a century of Pacific Northwest textile history.

Archival Markers: Look for the "Warranted to be a Pendleton" blue wool mark label, woolmark certification logos, and RN 29685.

Giorgio Armani transformed tailoring in the late 1970s by stripping away stiff internal padding to create fluid, unconstructed blazers. Known for greige colorways and slinky wool-drape textiles, Armani defined 1980s and 90s Italian luxury.

Archival Markers: Black Giorgio Armani labels indicate main-line couture, while Mani and Armani Exchange labels mark 90s diffusion lines. Made in Italy origin tags and RN 61726.

Donna Karan launched DKNY in 1989 to capture the fast-paced energy of New York City. The brand popularized modular dressing ("Seven Easy Pieces"), stretch bodysuits, and elevated streetwear tailoring for urban working women.

Archival Markers: Early 90s pieces feature bold block serif DKNY tags in black and white woven stitch, alongside ILGWU union tags on pre-1995 items.

St. John Knits achieved iconic status through Marie Gray’s invention of Santana knit—a tightly spun wool-and-rayon blend that retains shape and resists wrinkling. Famous for enamel hardware buttons, hand-dyed yarns, and structured executive suiting.

Archival Markers: Vintage tags feature black woven labels with gold-script typography, custom branded crest buttons, and signature Santana wool blend tags.

Ralph Lauren built an empire around cinematic American lifestyle aesthetics—ranging from traditional English equestrian suiting and Ivy League prep to Western wool knits and sleek 90s minimalism across Polo, Chaps, and Collection labels.

Archival Markers: Purple Label denotes top-tier tailoring, Polo blue labels mark classic heritage pieces, and vintage 80s/90s Chaps feature embroidered heraldic crests.

Calvin Klein defined late-20th-century American minimalism. Renowned for unadorned wool outerwear, bias-cut silk slip dresses, and groundbreaking denim marketing, the brand championed sparse, architecturally clean garments.

Archival Markers: 1990s Collection items feature stark black minimalist woven tags with sans-serif lettering, made in Italy or USA.