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French Balconette

2005 Chanel Cruise Balconette Watercolour Print Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
balconette top that is underwired, creating a slight push-up effect. The bust is trimmed with ruffled cotton
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Saint Laurent 2014 Slimane Black silk mini dress fr34/36
By Hedi Slimane, Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
fine silk (crepe and chiffon), empire waist, mini balconette draped with spie (and lined with a black
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Saint Laurent Gold Wrap Dress S/S 2014
By Hedi Slimane, Saint Laurent
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible gold lame dress from Saint Laurent worn on runways and magazine covers. It has a wrapping V front and back neckline and a draping front panel skirt. There are small sho...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Hattie Carnegie Silver Sequined Open Back Mod Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1930s Bias Silk & Lace Vintage Dress in Peach W Appliqués Butterfly Sleeves
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous bias cut peach silk lace vintage 1930's dress has beautiful floral appliqués. This long gown has an empire waist, short butterfly flutter sleeves and it has a very flat...
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Spring 1998 Silk Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Prague, CZ
A gorgeous silk bias-cut dress from Alexander McQueen for Givenchy. So FR 40, recommended for sizes US 0 through 6 or UK 4 through 10. Please be advised that this is a bias-cut, dra...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

SAINT LAURENT gold tone architectural triple twist cuff bangle Hedi Slimane
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT gold tone architectural triple twist cuff bangle Hedi Slimane Reference: TGAS/B01783 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Model: Triple twist cuff Material: Bras...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

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Gold

S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Knit Crochet Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an alluring crochet high-low Christian Dior dress, designed by John Galliano. From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this stunning knit dress features a cowl neckline, lo...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Chloe S04 strapless plisse green silk chiffon layered bustier midi length dress
By Chloé
Located in Paris, FR
Chloe Spring Summer 2004 strapless plisse green silk dress Boning to the upper portion Cinched in waist Long rope ties with beaded ends wrap around the neck as seen on the runway Con...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Valentino 98 Vintage black embellished tassel backless sequin maxi dress gown
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
LOVE LALI Vintage An incredibly rare black embellished gown from Valentino Spring/Summer 1998 Beautiful fine silk crepe that is cut on the bias, means that the dress drapes and moul...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Chanel Runway Lesage Tweed Bustier Dress
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Runway Chanel lesage tweed bustier dress from 2013 Spring Collection -- as seen on Catwalk! - CC logo charm adornment - tonal silk lining Size mark 36 FR. Pristine condition.
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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Chanel 1997 Vintage Baby Blue Tweed Jacket Museum Piece Seen on Princess Diana
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Baby Blue Tweed Jacket Museum Piece Seen on Princess Diana Year: 1997 Spring Size 36 Mother of pearl buttons Baby blue tweed jacket Fringed hems Jacket shoulder 1...
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1990s French Jackets

Thierry Mugler couture numbered black sequins spaghetti straps mini dress or top
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Antwerp, BE
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 Mini Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano black embroidered knit evening dress, ss 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Crafted from a black viscose knit ▪ Adorned with a lattice o...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano dusty pink floral silk evening dress fw 2010
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Fall-Winter 2010 ▪ Dusty pink silk chiffon with metallic black floral motif ▪ Sh...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Corseted Draped Silk Dress, 2012
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Evening Dress ▪ The Red Carpet Capsule Collection, 2012 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Made in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's Diam...
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2010s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage YSL Gold with Red Pate De Vere Cuff circa 2000s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Gold With Red Pate De Vere From the Collection Arty Circa 2000s. This gorgeous Cuff has raised detail all over the cuff. Almost looks like creeping br...
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Early 2000s French Artist Cuff Bracelets

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Mixed Metal

Vintage YSL Gold with Red Pate De Vere Cuff circa 2000s
Vintage YSL Gold with Red Pate De Vere Cuff circa 2000s
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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 3.3 in L 7.5 in
Christian Dior by John Galliano black lace evening dress and shawl, fw 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black lace floor-length evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Double-layered ▪ Fine knitted lace ▪ Purple viscose-knit underdress ▪ Large faux astrakhan sha...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Vintage Chanel Printed Silk Midi Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
dressed couples on balconettes and gardens. Its shirt collar fastens with gold-tone medallions embossed
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950s Toile de Jouy Blue and White Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
and pastoral scenes which have been popular throughout Europe but especially England and France since
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1950s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s White Cotton Broderie Anglaise Dress and Jacket Set
Located in London, GB
is secured with a hidden zip at the rear. A moulded balconette bust sits above a wide waistband from
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Pierre Balmain Couture Embroidered Cocktail Dress Numbered 127770 - Spring 1963
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring 1963 France Majestic cocktail dress in embroidered tulle by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Dolce Gabbana Python skin skirt and bra
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Toulon, FR
. Balconette bra with python skin and synthetic back. Black lablel white graphic Dolce Gabbana Made in Italy
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1990s Italian Summer Dresses

Dolce Gabbana Python skin skirt and bra
Dolce Gabbana Python skin skirt and bra
Size: Equivalent italian size 40
Alaia Vintage 80's Broderie Anglaise Eyelet Bras (2)
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
up along the top of the lace.s Style called Balconette. There is o size tag, one size fit's all
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Late 20th Century French Bras

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Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

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