Hulitar, Looking Back

As we celebrate 3 years of webbiness, I am looking back over some of my favorite pieces. One of the most amazing gowns I ever had in my possession was a silk beaded 50s gown by PHILIP HULITAR. The gown ended up back in the family, being sold to Philip's daughter to be given to her daughter (the granddaughter of Philip) for a wedding gift. Not only was it a fantastic gown but had an unusually happy ending!

A Hulitar is not an easy thing to come by, but amazingly there are a couple on etsy right now! This sweet little cocktail dress is from MOCK TURTLE VINTAGE...

Hulitar grew up in Greece and was inspired by the dance costumes worn by his neighbor who would holiday there, Isadora Duncan. His asymetrical bodices, draping and flowing textiles are often a testimony to that influence. This gown has the same angled bodice top as the gown I had, toga inspired gather at side, on etsy now from seller EAST COAST VINTAGE CHIC

Don't miss the other Hulitar gown from the same seller. Heady stuff for etsy!

~Ang

Coming Soon to Dorothea's....Rare John Cavanagh Beaded Gown

Coming as soon as I can get it dry cleaned and minty! Rare beaded gown by esteemed Irish (corrected, thanks Anonymous!) designer John Cavanagh.......

~Ang

finally added to site....Philip Hulitar gown

Took longer than it should have to make this gorgeous gown available, but it finally is added to the SITE. Gorgeous champagne silk with a stunning sequin, rhinestone and colored jewel encrusted strapless bodice by PHILIP HULITAR (click link to read about him on the VFG, Vintage Fashion Guild). I did a swell polyvore of it too!

~Ang