Fashion Hunters Season 1 - Episode 10: On Display Items - Photo Gallery

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Sneak a closer peek at some of the items the STA staff auctioned off for Generosity Water.

Peter Som dress
Consignors: Peter Som
History: Peter Som is known for his bold prints. His designs have been critically praised and featured in magazines such including Vogue, W, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and InStyle. Som has also caught celebrity’s attention with stars such as Scarlett Johansson, Claire Danes, and Ginnifer Goodwin sporting his styles.
Retail Price: $1500
Eric De Kolb Purse
Consignors: Lauren Solomon
History: De Kolb was a surrealist artist and designer, who designed for Balenciaga, Schiaparelli, Lucien Long, and other major designers. He moved to US in 1940s and designed handbags and accessories for Lord & Taylor, but had trouble getting leather because of the war. It was suggested that he try and attain leather on the black market, but he didn't want to risk it and turned his attention to more industrial design. He designed perfume bottles and fuller brushes. The accordion purses were a big trend item in the late '40s and early '50s.
Retail Price: $80 at a flea market
STA Price: $500
Tracy Feith Dress
Consignors: Kelly Killoren Bensimon
History: Another favorite of Kelly's -- a colorful Tracy Feith Maxi dress.
Retail Price: $425
Jill Stuart Dress
Consignors: Kelly Killoren Bensimon
History: Jill Stuart introduced cocktail minidresses and plad mini shirts in the movie Clueless. Kelly wore this dress was worn on The Real Housewives of New York Season 3 reunion special.
Retail Price: $260