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Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print Dress c. 1970s Worn by Julia Roberts
Located in New York, NY
Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Printed Dress c. 1970s Worn by Julia Roberts in 1997 Conspiracy Theory
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1970s British Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Vintage Black and White Iconic Jersey Dress Gown Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
resemble to the vintage Valentino gown Julia Roberts wore to accept her Academy Award for "Erin Brockovich
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Beautiful Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Black Jersey Ruched Dress w/ Lace Cut - Out
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
created that famous red dress Julia Roberts wore in the famed movie, "Pretty Woman." Her dresses were
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1980s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Rare 1974 Valentino Haute Couture Pale-Pink Beaded Crystal Silk Winged Cape Gown
By Valentino Couture, Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. It was Valentino's desire to design clothes that would celebrate the
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Chic Vintage Escada by Margaretha Ley 1990s Lipstick Red 80s Pleated Shorts 38
By Margaretha Ley
Located in San Diego, CA
me of Julia Roberts in, "Pretty Woman" ! Can easily be dressed up or down. Great with a tee or tank
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1990s German Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

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A Pierre Cardin Organza Blouse With Dramatic Batwing Sleeves Circa 1970/1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1980 France Stunning Blouse in black Organza by Pierre Cardin (attributed to) dating from the 1970s / 1980s. Boat neckline blouse buttoned in front and dramatic raging s...
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Superb 1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38)
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers to be found at the bust and...
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1980s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vivienne Westwood black knitted sweater top, skirt and socks set, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood black crochet-knit 3-piece set ▪ Short-sleeved wool sweater top ▪ High-slit cotton skirt with draw string fastening and ruffled hemline ▪ Matching open-knit kne...
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Bustier mini-dress in gold brocade D&G by Dolce & Gabanna
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier mini-dress in gold brocade. Under-bust band to structure the bustier. Authenticity hologram.
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1990s Tunisian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage Oleg Cassini Beaded Evening Dress w Cutwork Bodice & Thigh High Slit
By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Portland, OR
This is a show stopping vintage black Oleg Cassini Black Tie evening gown with a 24" front side slit, and a beautifully beaded bodice with open center. This vintage dress closes with...
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1990s Chinese Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Thierry Mugler couture numbered black sequins spaghetti straps mini dress or top
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Adorable light as a feather Thierry Mugler couture Nr 1K710 vintage 1990s black sequins mini party dress or top. Fully lined with a silk nude transparent fabric. In good vintage cond...
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1990s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage 1950's Madame Grès Haute Couture Sculpted Silk Back-Bow Dress & Jacket
By Madame Gres
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous and incredibly rare Madame Grès haute couture sculpted black silk dress ensemble dating back to the early 1950's. Madame Grès felt that the true job of the couturier was not...
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Iconic Chanel Vintage Spring 1995 Black White Ribbed CC 95P Cropped Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The most wanted black and white cropped cardigan from the Chanel Spring 1995 collection! One of the rarest and hard to find pieces from the 90s, highly coveted by collectors around t...
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1990s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Victorian Black Beaded Vest Top
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1880s Victorian Black Beaded Mantel Vest top with bead tassel. Fit size 0/2/4/ XS/ Small
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1880s Unknown Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage Red Silk Beaded 1990s Evening Dress w Rhinestones & Pearls
Located in Portland, OR
This is a stunning unlabeled vintage red silk chiffon evening dress with red satin lining. This 1920's inspired dress is beaded with silver and clear beads throughout and the bodice ...
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1990s American Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with original Bergdorf Goodman store tags still attached 1990s THOMAS STEINBRUCK black and grey silk evening gown! This rare find is so flattering on. Deep plungin...
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1990s American Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped silk corset and skirt set, ss 1998
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped chiffon evening two piece ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Off-shoulder corset with draped neckline ▪ Internal boning designed to cinch the waist and push brea...
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1990s British Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Satin Red & Blue Mini Dress with Rhinestone Logo Straps
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Made of bright blue and red satin, this gorgeous Fall/Winter 1996 mini dress in a color-block pattern was created by Gianni Versace. This look debuted as look 42 on the F/W 1996 runw...
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage 1970's Halston Couture Blue Beaded Floral Silk Crepe Long-Sleeve Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Halston light-blue beaded shift dress dating back to his 1977 couture collection. Halston revolutionized the way women dress and is one of the few designers, alongside Clair...
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Valentino Couture Black and White Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Onassis and actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was
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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 2006 for his services to
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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Sadie
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Alcove, NY
Long black vicose matte jersey corseted dress. The famous "Pretty Woman" dress worn by Julia
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1980s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

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Iconic Circa 1970 Valentino Couture Red Silk Gown
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Onassis and actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Valentino Prêt-å-Porter Silver Embroidered 'Bow' Gown
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
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Valentino Prêt-å-Porter White Crepe Gown with Embroidered Straps
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Onassis and actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was
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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Circa 1978 Valentino Couture Black Silk and Lace Gown
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Onassis and actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was
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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Valentino Couture Orientalism Finely Beaded Leopard Organza Dres
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Onassis and actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was
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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1980s Valentino Couture
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Onassis and actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was
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1980s Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Valentino Prêt-å-Porter Brown
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Onassis and actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Valentino Prêt-å-Porter White Crepe One Shoulder Gown
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Valentino Embroidered silk Bag with Jeweled Rose Clasp
By Valentino
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Late 20th Century Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1960s Lurex Jersey Cutout Mod Dress
Located in London, GB
and the blue tie dye dress worn by Julia Roberts in Garry Marshall’s Pretty Woman (1990). With its
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1960s British Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage 1971 Valentino Boutique Psychedelic Floral Print Silk Sleeveless Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see this piece of fashion history
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage 1975 Valentino Couture Navy Print Silk Ascot-Bow Belted Pleated Dress
By Valentino Couture, Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
some of the world's most glamorous people, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1970's Valentino Haute-Couture Black Sequin Silk Long-Sleeve Plunge Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
glamorous people, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see this rare
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage 1992 Valentino Couture Sheer-Illusion Beaded Silk Velvet Dress & Jacket
By Valentino Couture, Mario Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1990's Valentino Couture Black Embroidered Chiffon & Magenta Silk Peasant Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see this rare couture show-stopper lighting up any event
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1969 Valentino Couture Black Satin & Velvet Tassels Applique Mod Dress Ensemble
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of the world's most glamorous people, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer
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1960s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1970's Valentino Couture Burgundy-Red Silk Chiffon & Lace Pintuck Pleated Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see this rare couture show-stopper lighting up any event
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1990's Valentino Pale-Pink Silk Strapless Plunge Birdcage Cut-Out Resort Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
most glamorous people, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage 1974 Valentino Couture Turquoise-Blue Chiffon Pleated Swing Shirtdress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see this rare show-stopper lighting up any
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1970's Valentino Embroidered Beaded Mauve Silk Chiffon Halter Backless Gown
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see this dress gliding down the
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1970s Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1990's Valentino Couture Metallic Bronze Sequin Backless Gown
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
glamorous people, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer.The original cost of this
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1990's Valentino Couture Sculpted Chartreuse Taffeta Tiered Gown
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see this show-stopper gliding
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage 1979 Valentino Green Roses Floral Draped Silk Criss-Cross Halter Gown
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1970's Valentino Couture Metallic Gold Green Silk Novelty Frog-Print Gown Set
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1972 Valentino Haute-Couture White Crepe & Ostrich Feathers Empire Formal Gown
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see this rare show-stopper
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1975 Valentino Couture Black Silk-Chiffon & Sheer Illusion-Lace Ruffle Gown
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the world's most glamorous people, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1975 Valentino Couture Forest-Green Wool Mod Military Pockets Pleated Coat
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see this rare couture show
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1970's Valentino Couture Red Wool Tailored Mod Military Belted Trench Coat
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
world's most glamorous people, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Sexy Vicky Tiel Vintage Gown Black Crushed Sparkle Velvet w/ Open Back
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
No wonder Vicky Tiel was chosen to wardrobe the majority of Julia Roberts' dresses in the iconic
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1980s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Julia Robert's Vicky Tiel Couture " Pretty Woman " Black Off-The-Shoulder Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
! This is the black version of the red one that Julia Roberts stunned at the opera in "Pretty Woman
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1980s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Julia Roberts Pretty Woman Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Sz 12 Black 1980s Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Who could forget when Julia Roberts made her opera entrance in "Pretty Woman" in that stunning red
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1980s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Valentino Brown with Blue Polka Dot Dress, Circa 1990's
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
best recognized on Julia Roberts, from the movie "Pretty Women". The dress wraps around the waist and
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1990s David Fielden Couture Black Lace Dress with Blue Underlay
By DAVID FIELDEN
Located in London, GB
This desirable 1990s black lace cocktail dress with blue silk underlay is couture by British
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1990s British Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vicky Tiel Vintage Couture Sexy Chocolate Brown Sequin Cut Out Bodycon Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
known for her sexy and flattering designs. Her pieces were featured in many movies. Julia Roberts
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1980s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1970's SAINT LAURENT black dress with plunging neckline and draped
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
late 1970's. Exact dress as seen on Julia Roberts at the 2010 Golden Globe awards. Dress best fits a
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1970s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage 1989 Valentino Couture Black & White Collar Cuff Silk Babydoll Dress
By Valentino Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
most glamorous people, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see
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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Fabulous Red Plaid Corset Holiday Taffeta Lace Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage VICKY TIEL COUTURE bustier / corset dress! Vicky Tiel was the designer of Julia
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1980s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Vintage 1992 Valentino Boutique Red Silk Birdcage Cut-Out Backless Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
most glamorous people, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. This seductive
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Richard Tyler Silver Sequined Suit
By Richard Tyler
Located in New York, NY
Keaton, Anjelica Huston and Julia Roberts? The sharpest of sharp cuts with a gallon of rock and roll to
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1990s American Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Remarkable Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Black Jersey Off-Shoulder Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
of the costumes Julia Roberts sported in, "Pretty Woman." Who could forget that stunning red gown Mrs
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1980s French Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1979 Valentino Black & White Roses Floral Draped Silk One-Shoulder Trained Gown
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. I totally see this rare show-stopper lighting up any modern event
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Hand Signed Large Robert Morris Minimalist Conceptual Abstract Aquatint Etching
By Robert Morris
Located in Surfside, FL
In the Realm of the Carceral. Etching and aqiuatint on heavy wove paper. Robert Morris (February 9
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1970s Conceptual Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

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1990's Valentino Black Silk & Velvet Winged Sleeve Pleated Swing Jacket
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of the world's most glamorous people, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer
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1990s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1968 Valentino Prêt-å-Porter "White Collection' Fringed Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
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1960s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

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By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
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1970s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

1980s Valentino Couture
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
actresses Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was made a Chevalier de la
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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Valentino Couture Red Gown
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Onassis and actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was
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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

An Extremely Rare Circa 1962 Valentino Couture Gown
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Onassis and actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was
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1960s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Voyage 90s Original Black Velvet Devoré and Lace Trim Bias Cut Gown
Located in London, GB
of Madonna and Julia Roberts.
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Late 20th Century British Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

Valentino Couture Black Silk Floral Print Blouse
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
Onassis and actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts. He was
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1980s Italian Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

50S ESTEVEZ COLUMN GOWN
By Estevez
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Julia Roberts' iconic Valentino Oscars gown; it has the same classic feeling. SIZE 6
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1960s American Julia Roberts Vintage Dress

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