About Orchid Web Archives
The Orchid Web is a one-man business/passion project focussing on vintage and contemporary designer clothing. What started as a collector's humble research endeavor comprising of vintage John Galliano and Alexander McQueen pieces soon became a full-fledged occupation as my collection grew. A desire to offer a careful curation of the as-of-yet quite dismembered Brazilian vintage designer scene motivates a constant monitoring of the local market in order to bring customers from all over the world truly a international-level selection of pieces. Every piece is special - ...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Christian Dior By John Galliano Fw 2004 Black Bias Cut Silk Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in São Paulo, SP
V-neckline
Zig-zag detail at hemline
Crossed straps on back
Knee-length
Invisible zipper side closure
Pre-owned vintage condition; no major/noticeable flaws. Size FR38; slight stret...
Category
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Iconic Christian Dior By John Galliano Ss 2005 Beaded Bodice Black Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in São Paulo, SP
Keyhole detail at the front
Iconic Galliano row of button side closure
Low-rise cowl style back
Front slit
Sequin and beads detailing through dress
Ankle-length
Pre-owned vintage co...
Category
Early 2000s French Maxi Dress
Christian Dior By John Galliano Ss 1998 Beaded Tulle Overlay Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in São Paulo, SP
Floral silk slip dress underlay - can be worn on its own, too!
Floral beaded tulle overlay
V-neckline
Knee-length
Slip dresses - no closures
Pre-owned vintage condition; no major/no...
Category
1990s French Cocktail Dresses
Christian Dior By John Galliano Fw 2001 Beaded Neckline Knitted Short Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in São Paulo, SP
Glittery knit fabric
Slit on the side
Cowl neckline with colored beads
Beaded hemline - knee-length
Pre-owned vintage condition; no major/noticeable flaws. Size FR38; stretchy knit ...
Category
1990s French Mini Dress
Christian Dior By John Galliano Iconic FW 2000 Maroon Polka Dot And Lace Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in São Paulo, SP
Bias Cut
Slip style dress
Lace appliqués
Lace neck and hem-line
Iconic signature Galliano side button row closure
Embroidered polka dots throughout fabric
Silk underlay
Pre-owned vi...
Category
Early 2000s French Maxi Dress
Christian Dior By John Galliano Ss 1998 Blue And Gold Floral Silk Jacquard Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in São Paulo, SP
Above-the-knee length
Cowl-neckline
Invisible side zipper
Pre-owned vintage condition; no major/noticeable flaws. Size FR36. Message for measurements.
Category
1990s French Mini Dresses
Roberto Cavalli Iconic Ss 2001 Psychedelic Print Cowl Neck Bias-Cut Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in São Paulo, SP
Asymmetric cowl neckline
Asymmetric hem
Super flowy silk fabric
Low rise back
Small gold charm on straps
Side invisible-zipper closure; altered by previous owner as the dress was ext...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress
The Iconic Roberto Cavalli Ss 2001 Liz Taylor Print Runway Bias-Cut Silk Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in São Paulo, SP
Featured on season’s ad campaign
Iconic print featuring Liz Taylor’s lips and eyes, blue roses and pearls
V-neckline
Adjustable straps with little charms on end
Plunging cowl-style f...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress
Roberto Cavalli Iconic Feather Print Ss 2004 Cowl Neck Flowy Silk Slip Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in São Paulo, SP
Slight train
Small bead sewn to neckline to weigh it down
Adjustable sleeves can be worn multiple ways; suede strings with charms on the end
Invisible zipper closure on side
High-low...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Summer Dresses
ICONIC FW 2005 Roberto Cavalli Chinoiserie Print Black and Gold Silk Bias Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in São Paulo, SP
Bias cut silk
Dramatic but functional train
Signature Cavalli glittery silk fabric
V-neckline
Adjustable with tie-up straps - hardware charms at the end
Zip-up back (invisible)
lon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano SS 2001 Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Strap Slip Dress
By John Galliano
Located in São Paulo, SP
SS 2001 silk chiffon rhinestone strap slip dress. Rare red fabric tag from
early-Galliano seasons, before he changed into a rubber tag.
Ic...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Gianni Versace ICONIC FW 1996 Rhinestone Strap Gown
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in São Paulo, SP
FW 1996 - Gianni’s penultimate collection. Similar cut to look 73. Black floor length
gown with rhinestoned hardware straps.
Curved bust seam
V-neckline
Spagh...
Category
1990s Italian Evening Gowns
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