{"title":"Roya Shanks","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"black-sequined-sleeveless-top","title":"1960s Beaded and Sequined Top","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eNo Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: 1960s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: Small \/ Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis sequined shell came to Roya from Magdalena Sprudin Mackintosh, whom she describes simply as \"European Tribeca.\" Mackintosh, a longtime New Yorker who spent years between Manhattan and Paris, passed along several pieces from her wardrobe to Roya, knowing they would find an appreciative home. Though Roya admits, \"I just don't wear black much. I'm kind of always wearing bright colors,\" she held onto this piece for years. Looking closely, it's easy to see why: oversized paillette sequins, intricate jet beading, and radiating starburst motifs give the top remarkable texture and dimension. It's the kind of evening piece that does all the work for you—just add black trousers and go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBust: 18.5” (stretchy)\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 16” (stretchy)\u003cbr\u003eHip: 17” (stretchy)\u003cbr\u003eLength: 22”\u003cb\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-9d1eaff3-7fff-7ee1-4353-5171faf45a39\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFabric: \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLining: knit blend\u003cbr\u003eShell: sequins and beads\u003cb\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-48ba773c-7fff-0646-a214-6ccc8c1d5201\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eItem is in great vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The SIL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46878900977817,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/316.jpg?v=1780433159"},{"product_id":"mansfield-navy-blazer-with-black-leather-trim","title":"1980s Mansfield Navy Blazer with Black Leather Trim","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLabel: Mansfield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: 1980s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize: Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is from the St. Barnabas charity sale,\" Roya says, referring to the annual church sale in Irvington, New York, where she has uncovered some of her favorite vintage finds over the years. \"A lot of duds, and the occasional treasure. This was one of the treasures.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe was immediately drawn to the jacket's distinctive details. \"I bought it because I love the leather details,\" she says, pointing to the black leather shoulder accents that lend a touch of edge to the otherwise elegant silhouette. Cut in a rich navy wool with a dramatic shawl collar, sculpted sleeves, and a nipped waist, it feels quintessentially 1980s in the best possible way. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoya often styles it with another piece from her collection. \"I wear it with the Kalida dress,\" she says. \"It's one of those things that just works.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Label:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded by Frank Russell, Mansfield became one of Britain's best-known outerwear labels, earning a loyal following in the 1970s and 1980s for its expertly tailored coats and jackets. Sold at retailers including Harrods, Liberty, Selfridges, and House of Fraser, the brand was celebrated for its quality construction and polished British sensibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong its most famous admirers was Diana, Princess of Wales, who wore a chocolate brown Mansfield coat and matching faux-fur hat to the Royal Family's Christmas Day service at Sandringham in 1994—her final Christmas appearance with the family. The coat was reportedly a Christmas gift from Prince Charles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBust: 19”\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 17”\u003cbr\u003eHip: 20”\u003cbr\u003eLength: 24”\u003cb\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5da057f5-7fff-4973-0c56-0f7205d561ee\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool and trimmed with leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eItem is in great vintage condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The SIL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46880099434649,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/328.jpg?v=1780433156"},{"product_id":"black-mini-dress-with-sequined-sleeves","title":"1980s Cattiva Pleated Dress With Sequin Sleeves","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLabel: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAnn Hobbs for \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCattiva\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: 1980s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: Medium \/ Large\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"172\" data-start=\"102\"\u003e“This is probably the hardest thing for me to part with,” Roya admits. She found this pleated evening dress at the annual St. Barnabas church sale in Irvington, New York, one of her favorite sources for vintage treasures. For years, she believed it might be a Mary McFadden design—a testament to its finely accordion-pleated silhouette and effortless elegance. A recent label discovery revealed it to be an Ann Hobbs design for Cattiva, a New York eveningwear label known for sophisticated occasion dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"619\"\u003eRoya loves the dress for its practicality as much as its glamour: lightweight, comfortable, and easy to travel with. The black pleated body is offset by dazzling puff sleeves embroidered with concentric circles of cobalt, emerald, silver, and gold sequins that catch the light from every angle. It's easy to see why this was the piece she hesitated most to let go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Label: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDesigned by Ann Hobbs for Cattiva, this dress comes from a New York eveningwear label that catered to women seeking sophisticated special-occasion dressing. During its heyday in the 1980s and 1990s, Cattiva was carried by luxury department stores including Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, earning a reputation for beautifully made cocktail dresses and eveningwear. Ann Hobbs's designs were particularly known for fluid silhouettes and intricate pleating—qualities that explain why Roya initially mistook this piece for a Mary McFadden creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBust: 19”\u003cbr\u003eWaist: open\/stretchy \u003cbr\u003eHip: open\/stretchy\u003cbr\u003eLength: 41”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFabric:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePleated synthetic body with sequined sleeves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eItem is in great vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roya Shanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46880415547545,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/331.jpg?v=1780433156"},{"product_id":"hanro-lingerie-red-long-sleeve-dress-with-geometric-detailing","title":"1980s\/90s Hanro Printed Dress","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLabel: Hanro Lingerie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: 1980s\/90s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: Large\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade from 100% cotton, this vibrant Hanro dress combines the Swiss label’s renowned fabric expertise with an unexpectedly playful spirit. The easy silhouette is splashed with bold geometric panels in turquoise, purple, yellow, navy, pink, and orange against a vivid red ground, creating a kaleidoscopic effect that feels straight out of the late 1980s or early 1990s. Roya describes her style as “vintage rainbow eclecticism” and says she’s “always wearing bright colors”—making this cheerful piece a natural fit within her collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Label:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFounded in Switzerland in 1884, Hanro has spent more than a century perfecting luxury essentials, earning a devoted following for its exceptional cottons, fine knits, and understated elegance—most famously worn by Nicole Kidman in the opening scenes of Stanley Kubrick's \u003cem data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eEyes Wide Shut\u003c\/em\u003e. Long favored by women who value comfort without sacrificing quality, Hanro built its reputation on beautifully made garments designed to be lived in. While the label is best known for lingerie, sleepwear, and elevated basics, colorful vintage pieces like this reveal a more playful side of the Swiss house.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBust: 21.5”\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 21”\u003cbr\u003eHip: 21”\u003cbr\u003eLength: 38” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e100% Cotton \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Roya Shanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46880731594905,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/334.jpg?v=1780433153"},{"product_id":"victor-costa-day-red-and-black-paisley-patterned-dress","title":"1970s\/80s Victor Costa Day Paisley Dress","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLabel: Victor Costa Day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: 1970s\/80s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize: Small \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoya found this Victor Costa Day dress years ago, likely on Etsy, a platform she credits with helping shape her vintage wardrobe. \"I wouldn't have anywhere near what I have if I was starting now.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the designer's more recognizable 1980s party dresses, this Victor Costa Day piece represents a side of the label she particularly loves. \"I really like Victor Costa that's not a hundred percent identifiable as Victor Costa,\" she says. \"I really like his pieces from the seventies when you look at the label and you're like, 'Oh!'\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRendered in an electric ruby-and-purple paisley print with black velvet trim, a dramatic bow neckline, and a sculptural velvet waist panel, the dress feels glamorous without veering into the overtly prom-ready territory often associated with the designer's later work. Roya remembers wearing it to a classical music house concert in Tribeca while newly pregnant. \"I wasn't in the stage of telling people,\" she recalls, \"and still being able to wear this, but getting a little tight.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Label:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFew designers were better at translating the glamour of Paris fashion for American women than Victor Costa. After studying couture in Paris—where he reportedly shared classes with a young Yves Saint Laurent—and working for New York's famed Suzy Perette, Costa built a devoted following for elegant dresses sold through Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman. This piece comes from Victor Costa Day, a label that offered a more understated take on the romance and femininity that made his eveningwear so beloved. This piece comes from Victor Costa Day, a label that brought his signature romance, polish, and femininity to daytime dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBust: 18”\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 13”\u003cbr\u003eHip: 15”\u003cbr\u003eLength: 43” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo label black velvet details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eItem is in great vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roya Shanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881026605209,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/336.jpg?v=1780433157"},{"product_id":"national-board-coat-and-suit-industry-wool-coat-with-fur-collar","title":"1960s Wool Coat With Mink Collar","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eNo Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: 1960s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize: Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the unexpected rewards of spending years at The Odeon? Patrons come to know Roya's love of vintage. This coat was one of several pieces given to her by a longtime guest after his grandmother passed away. \"This was given to me by an Odeon guest whose grandmother passed away. He gave me a bunch of her stuff,\" Roya recalls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in a rich dark chocolate brown wool with a blonde mink collar \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand black buttons studded with faceted jet-like rhinestones add an unexpected touch of sparkle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the coat has all the hallmarks of a beautifully preserved mid-century wardrobe staple. Roya describes it as \"very dark brown, but it's not black,\" and notes that it's in \"excellent condition.\" Looking at the coat's elegant silhouette and thoughtful details, she can only conclude: \"I'm sure she was very stylish!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Label:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than a designer label, this coat bears the mark of the National Coat \u0026amp; Suit Recovery Board, a New Deal-era designation linked to Franklin D. Roosevelt's efforts to improve labor standards and manufacturing practices in the American garment industry. Today, these labels are prized by vintage collectors because they place a garment within the golden age of American manufacturing, when coats were carefully tailored, built to endure decades of wear, and often passed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a fitting provenance for a piece like this one—a beautifully preserved coat that survived long enough to make its way from one stylish grandmother's wardrobe to another generation of vintage lovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBust: 20”\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 18”\u003cbr\u003eHip: 21”\u003cbr\u003eLength: 40” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo label wool with fur collar trim \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem is in excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roya Shanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46881896235161,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/339.jpg?v=1780433157"},{"product_id":"tina-leser-original-long-sleeve-dress-with-jacquard-decorative-skirt","title":"1960s Tina Leser Original Purple Velvet and Brocade Dress","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLabel: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Tina Leser Original\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: 1960s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"She is honestly one of my favorite designers,\" Roya says of Tina Leser. \"I probably have six or seven things, and they're all different.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoya first became interested in Tina Leser through Family Jewels, the beloved vintage shop that once operated on West 23rd Street. \"I got my first Tina Leser dress there,\" she recalls. \"I was very, very sad when that closed.\" Over the years, she has continued collecting the designer's work, including this striking example with its rich violet velvet bodice and luminous metallic floral skirt. \"The skirt is gorgeous,\" Roya says.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParting with the dress isn't easy. \"I do have quite a few of hers,\" she admits. But what she admires most is the woman behind the label. \"She was a woman that traveled internationally and became aware of African fabrics, Indian fabrics, and started to use that stuff in her clothes in the U.S. I just think she's awesome.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs for where she wore it? The Odeon! \"I can wear whatever I want to work and it's enjoyed.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Label:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a1dfece-ba00-83ea-81eb-b22598a11f30-6\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-184\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a1dfece-ba00-83ea-81eb-b22598a11f30-6\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a1dfece-ba00-83ea-81eb-b22598a11f30-6\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"e91220b0-c18a-4d66-bea6-9b54a1063216\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1608\"\u003eTina Leser was doing global fashion before anyone called it that. Beginning in the 1940s, the American designer drew inspiration from her travels throughout Africa, India, and the Middle East, translating the textiles, embroidery, and craftsmanship she encountered into richly detailed clothing for American women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2446\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eFor decades, her designs were regular fixtures in the pages of \u003cem data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1988\"\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e. In 1944, the magazine featured her printed damask separates; by the late 1960s, her glamorous creations were worn by the era's ultimate style icons. Marisa Berenson lounged in a gold Tina Leser caftan photographed by Henry Clarke in Sardinia, while Candice Bergen appeared in a jeweled sari silk ensemble trimmed with gilt embroidery. The clothes embodied the sophisticated wanderlust of the jet age: luxurious, worldly, and unmistakably glamorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2615\" data-start=\"2448\"\u003eToday, Leser's work is prized by collectors and preserved in the holdings of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBust: 17.5”\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 19” (flared skirt)\u003cbr\u003eHip: 21” (flared skirt)\u003cbr\u003eLength: 57” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo label velvet top and jacquard skirt\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem is in great vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roya Shanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46882482290841,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/341.jpg?v=1780433156"},{"product_id":"kelita-new-york","title":"1960s\/70s Kelita New York Knit Dress","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLabel: Kelita New York\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: 1960s\/70s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize: Extra Small\/Small\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"100\"\u003eA study in 1970s color and clever construction, this Kelita New York dress pairs a body-skimming silhouette with contrasting geometric prints, a corset-like center panel, and a dramatic ruffled hem. Roya wore it frequently to work at The Odeon, often layered beneath a Mansfield jacket she discovered separately at the legendary St. Barnabas church sale in Irvington. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"It has a similar middle panel to my Victor Costa,\" she notes, \"almost like a corset shape of a different fabric. And then the ruffle.\" For Roya, the ensemble became what she affectionately calls \"a work outfit\"—the kind of distinctive vintage look that made regular appearances in The Odeon's iconic Art Deco dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Label:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003eFounded in New York, Kelita became one of the major junior sportswear labels of the 1960s. Though little remembered today, the brand played an important role in bringing fashion-forward, youth-driven clothing to a mass audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2174\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003eOne of Kelita's most influential designers was Getty Miller, the Louisiana-born Fashion Institute of Technology graduate whose work helped define the label's late-1960s identity. Miller drew inspiration from the counterculture, vintage clothing, military surplus, and street style, translating the era's hippie and psychedelic influences into accessible ready-to-wear. This dress embodies that spirit: youthful, exuberant, and entirely unconcerned with playing it safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBust: 17” (stretchy)\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 14” (stretchy)\u003cbr\u003eHip: 15” (stretchy)\u003cbr\u003eLength: 62.5” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo label knit material. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eItem is in excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roya Shanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46882593767577,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/344.jpg?v=1780433158"},{"product_id":"black-wool-coat-with-black-rhinestone-buttons","title":"Late 20th-Century Black Coat With Rhinestone Buttons","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eNo Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: Late 20th-Century \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: Small\/Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"394\"\u003eThe mystery only adds to the appeal of this striking black coat. Acquired from the wardrobe of a stylish grandmother whose clothing eventually made its way to Roya through a longtime Odeon regular, it is a masterclass in understated drama. The silhouette is beautifully sculpted—fitted through the waist before flaring gently toward the hem—with an exaggerated shawl collar and rows of glittering jet-like buttons (also at the sleeve) that catch the light unexpectedly against the matte black wool. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"It's really nice,\" Roya says. \"It has beautiful buttons—and it's in great condition.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBust: 19”\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 17”\u003cbr\u003eHip: 19”\u003cbr\u003eLength: 49” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo label wool with satin lining\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem is in excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roya Shanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46882990850201,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/349.jpg?v=1780433147"},{"product_id":"all-silk-green-and-black-floral-midi-skirt","title":"Late 20th-Century Green and Black Floral Midi Skirt","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eNo Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: Late 20th-Century\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize: Small \/ Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePurchased at Shareen, the cult-favorite vintage boutique once hidden on the second floor of a West 17th Street townhouse, this late-1950s or early-1960s skirt embodies the sort of extraordinary find that kept New York vintage devotees climbing its creaky stairs. Owner Shareen Mitchell famously signaled the shop was open by hanging a dress from the balcony, and Roya Shariat recalls that the store had \"an amazing collection.\" This piece was among her favorite discoveries there: a richly textured silk skirt with a quilted feel, black lattice embroidery, jet-like beading, and flashes of vivid emerald-colored florals beneath. \"It's silk, but it has a heft to it,\" Roya says, noting the rhinestone embellishments and remarkable craftsmanship. \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere's some sparkle black, some rhinestoney things, and then these green flowers. It's really beautiful.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe only surviving tag reads \"All Silk,\" the type of elegant material designation often found in high-end mid-century garments—including pieces by designers such as Adolfo—before modern care labels became standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWaist: 15”\u003cbr\u003eHip: 23” (flared skirt) \u003cbr\u003eLength: 32.5” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSilk \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eItem is in great vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roya Shanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46883359195289,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/354.jpg?v=1780433160"},{"product_id":"late-20th-century-whiteley-hat","title":"Late 20th-Century Whiteley Hat","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLabel: Whiteley\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: Late 20th Century\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRoya Shanks describes her style as \"vintage rainbow eclecticism\" and says she is drawn to \"silhouettes, sleeves, unexpected shapes, and patterns—and more patterns.\" This dramatic Whiteley hat embodies that instinct perfectly. Crafted from black straw and finished with an exuberant spray of feathers, it feels equal parts English occasion hat and downtown New York conversation piece. Roya displays it in her home as readily as she wears it—a testament to her belief that the best vintage pieces blur the line between fashion and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Label:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor more than 80 years, Whiteley has been one of Britain's leading milliners, crafting hats in Luton, England, the historic heart of the country's hat-making industry. Known for combining traditional techniques with elegant modern design, the company has become a favorite for weddings, race days, and royal occasions alike, with styles worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales. Handmade and unmistakably British, Whiteley hats are prized for their craftsmanship, sophistication, and enduring sense of occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8\" length\u003cbr\u003e7\" width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Straw with black ostrich and coque feather accents\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem is in excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roya Shanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47865969246361,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/241.jpg?v=1780075865"},{"product_id":"1940s-50s-g-howard-hodge-tulle-bee-hat","title":"1940s\/50s G. Howard Hodge Tulle Bee Hat","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the Closet of: Roya Shanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLabel: G. Howard Hodge \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEra: 1940s\/50s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Item:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eA hat with both pedigree and provenance. Designed by celebrated American milliner G. Howard Hodge, this sweeping picture hat combines finely woven straw with clouds of soft ivory tulle, creating a silhouette that feels equal parts garden party and silver-screen glamour. Hodge was among the most respected milliners of the mid-century era, operating from Fifth Avenue and supplying luxury department stores with exquisitely crafted hats known for their sculptural forms and impeccable materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eWhat makes this example especially special is its history. Roya discovered it in the attic of her grandmother Anna Mary Shanks's family farm in Ada, Ohio, where it had belonged to her great-aunt—known in the family as \"Auntie Boone\"—who, as Roya puts it, \"married a man with money.\" The hat was one of several treasures tucked away in the attic, quietly preserved for decades before finding its way into Roya's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Label:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eBorn in California and later based on Fifth Avenue in New York, G. Howard Hodge was among America's most respected mid-century milliners. His hats were sold through luxury retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue and were celebrated for their elegant proportions, fine materials, and sophisticated embellishments. A leader within the influential Millinery Creators Guild, Hodge helped define the polished glamour of postwar American fashion. Today, Hodge's hats remain highly sought after by collectors and can be found in museum collections, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStraw and tulle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem is in excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roya Shanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47873973846169,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/files\/354_ad2a273e-d959-4662-b9f4-d2c8187a92ae.jpg?v=1780436571"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3055\/4265\/collections\/523937015_18335791978165456_4552300552445357028_n.jpg?v=1780361901","url":"https:\/\/shopthesil.com\/collections\/roya-shanks.oembed","provider":"The SIL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}