Modernist Garage Sale this weekend

MODERNIST GARAGE SALE


Join the Pack!
Saturday and Sunday
June 21 & 22, 9 am to 5 pm

Hey Ho, Cool Cats and Hip Chicks
No ordinary sale, Modernist Garage Sale is a celebration of mid-century culture. Held at one of the only mid-century modern estates in Hancock Park, this multi-collector extravaganza has everything to make your

home a swanky swingin' pad.

Furniture, art, clothing, lighting, vintage magazines, pottery, and accessories

all being sold for a tiny fraction of what they're worth. We'll crank up the hi-fi,
bring your own martini mixings.

If you're not inclined to haul your swanky purchases home,
the fabulous celebrity-owned house is also for sale.

Don’t be Pokey. Dew Drop in, Daddy-O. We’ll be sad if you’re not here


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southeast corner Third & Rossmore
in the heart of Hancock Park, Los Angeles 90020

1950's two-tone lizard handbag

stunning and very rare 1950's two-tone lizard handbag, black lizard body trimmed with lighter colored lizard around the frame and handle, distinctive shape, leather lined, made by Sterling, brass hardware, relatively small interior big enough to fit two fists, 8 1/2" wide, 7 3/4" high excluding handle, 3 3/8" deep, excellent condition, only $225

1950's brown alligator box handbag

classic box bag from the 1950's, brown alligator trimmed with brass hardware, two big compartments lined in tan suede, skins in good shape, brass has been polished but still shows some signs of age

the big detractor is the replacement chain, which is silver links and not a good match for the bag, we recommend finding a more suitable chain - once the chain is replaced, this will be an exceptional example of a mid-century glamour alligator bag

only $60

1960's Margaret Smith floral fabric handbag

vintage 1960's floral fabric bag from Margaret Smith, classic Hamptons/Martha Vineyard old money East Coast look, vibrant color, textured cotton lined with pink satin, appears to not have been used, excellent condition, larger than average size, just $60

Vintage Reptile Handbags! - the first of dozens

We love vintage reptile, and we have the handbags, shoes, belts, and wallets to prove it. This one from our collection is an unusual box bag, caramel color, wide with two interior leather-lined compartments, distinctive brass hardware, built-in vanity mirror, and double carrying strap. It measures 8" long, 6 1/2" high, and a whopping 4 1/4" deep. Dating to the 1950's, it is in excellent condition, and appears to have spent most of its life resting comfortably in the closet. The brass has the proper age burnishing, which could be polished, but we prefer the classic age patina. This bag is in exceptional condition, and would cost a bloody fortune if new. We'll let it go for $300.

Room 222 vintage designer clothing

We're preparing for our vintage designer clothing sale this weekend, Room 222, and there is some great stuff surfacing. Let us share just a few photos of items that will be available.




1950's alligator shoes - never worn

Mr Blackwell early 1960's silk dress and cape

1950's large Kelly-style alligator handbag

1950's Levi's western shirt

two-tone 1950's lizard handbag

Thierry Mugler black velvet and satin dress

1950's beaded knit dress

Chanel silk sailor suit

Mainbocher couture gown c1960

Jean Muir 1960's silk dress

Giorgio Armani jacket

Nina Ricci 1960's black brocade coat

1930's taffeta dress with lucite buttons

Givenchy dress pants

Fred Hayman beaded evening top

Don Loper 1950's silk suit

Valentino red wool skirt suit

vintage Fendi signature bag with Louis Vuitton Damier fur shoes

Thierry Mugler white wool suit

Richard Tyler shoes

Gucci shoes, never worn

1950's pink floral shoes

Mark Venaglia hand-painted handbag




This is just a small sample of clothing from Room 222. Join the rest of the stylists, costumers, celebrities, and collectors who shop at Room 222. This clothing is sold for far less than it is worth, far less than the better resale stores.

Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18, 11 am to 5 pm
509 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles
upstairs in room #222
818.980.1055
www.marcjoseph.com

vintage designer clothing sale

ROOM 222

exceptional clothing for exceptional people

Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18, 11 am to 5 pm

Clothing and accessories from the legendary fashion designers of the 20th century

all sold at shockingly low prices

introducing fine antique and estate jewelry

509 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, upstairs in room #222

produced by marcjoseph and Lisa Mionie

www.marcjoseph.com 818.980.1055

Room 222 will be open to the public for a great two-day shopping event Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18. This month we are adding jewelry, which we have not had in the past. There are stunning pieces of antique and estate jewelry, along with a lot more handbags and accessories.

Valentino, Halston, Dior, and dozens more of your favorite designers. The clothing at Room 222 dates from the 1930's to the present, with everything between. Since our overhead is so low and our prices so good, most of the other vintage dealers shop us for clothing to resell in their own stores. Join the stylists, costumers, collectors and celebrities who have shopped our past events. Room 222 is normally open just by appointment, or by exclusive, in-home shopping parties. This is the first public event since January.

Gimme a belt!

black suede belt trimmed with shining gold, made in France by Karl Lagerfeld, black suede buckle in back, 2 1/4" wide, marked size 70, fits small, very good condition, first $50 takes it away

Mark Venaglia Handbags

With our guidance, the brilliant artist Mark Venaglia has painted a most amazing line of vintage handbags. Each one is a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece of art you can carry. Recycled vintage handbags from the 1950's and 60's are so much better made than the bags of today, the ultimate in eco-consciousness recycling. Each bag is completely unique, signed by Mark. Here is the "Koi" handbag, of black patent leather:

The bags are just released, available only through marcjoseph. Here they are featured in Los Angeles Magazine, April 2008.



Following are a few more photos of Mark's handbags.




"The Spirit of Transportation"



"Pop Sensation"



"Deco Face"



"Sunflower"



"Pomegranate"


Prices for the bags range from $1450 to $1750, available only from marcjoseph.