Jacques Heim couture finished silk crepe bow details cocktail dress . circa 1960

Since 1937, Hermès has called upon artists to create art on silk for their scarves, shirts and other signature pieces. The print for this elegant dress was conceived by the French a...

Jean Patou’s talent and aesthetics like contemporaries such as Edward Molyneux, Lucien Lelong and others contributed to what is known as the “golden age of Haute Couture” which took place during the 1920s and 1930s. This dress is an extraordinary example of Patou’s connection of active wear...

Oscar de la Renta was trained by Critobal Balenciaga and at Lanvin under Antonio del Castillo. Over five decades he made fashion that was elegant, based on the tools of the trade that he learned in Spain and in Paris. He always designed with the ultimate motivation that women must look and feel beautiful. This beautiful silk dress featuring a velvet belt adorned with acrylic diamanté shows the latin influence characteristic of the couturier’s fashion designs. There is just an hint of the flourish of the old world of Spanish bullfighting...

It is impossible to think of the history of French fashion without referring to Jean Patou. With contemporaries such as Edward Molyneux, Lucien Lelong...

“One should always be tempted to untie a woman’s clothes” – Yves Saint Laurent A symbol of femininity and the love that Yves Saint Laurent had for women, the bow — be it demure or sexy, a velvet loop or a satin tie — has woven its way through his collections. Here the bold fuchsia taffeta bow gracefully placed to create the visual effect of a corset on the black velvet to highlight the lovely décolleté of the evening dress. the bold fuchsia colour is also a signature of the designer's style. Saint Laurent had a colour philosophy believing that colour is a " reflection of the soul'. But the right colour combination was essential. Here a bold splash of fuchsia juxtaposed with velvety black gives a magical visual effect. This iconic evening dress shows the designer's dexterity in creating fashion for women that is inventive, elegant, has youthful exuberance, theatrical daring and great visual beauty. This evening dress spoke eloquently of the designer’s timeless sense of style and huge influence on fashion that is a template for style that is still followed today. This 1980s cocktail dress...

Yves Saint Laurent’s relationship to art is often refered to as a dialogue with art and a tribute to various artists But Saint Laurent wasn’t just copying artists such as Mondrian, P...

Resplendent, elegant, and gorgeous, this gown defines it all. Flaunting a floor-length silhouette, this gown is beautified using stunning details and a stylish neckline. Wear it with...

Versace 2011 Green Medusa Collection silk evening coktail dress with gold-tone Medusa embellishment at center bust, corset bustier bodice, a sweatheart...

Roberto Cavalli Embellished Plunged Cutout Evening Dress Gown IT 38

This fun green stretch knit vintage Angelo Tarlazzi dress is so incredibly versatile! The dress is in an emerald green stretch knit with ribbed edges similar to tee-shirt styling and...

This gorgeous green jersey Roberto Cavalli full length evening dress is deadstock with its original tags and holographic authenticity sticker attached. This lovely dress has an empir...

Long Evening backless dress in green crêpe and embroideries. Boned bustier underneath. Zip on the left side. SIZE 38 (M)