Ivory Lace Drop-Waist Wedding Gown with Bateau Neck - XS, 1950s

A genius example of designer Luis Estévez’s penchant for the feminine form, this dress celebrates hourglass curves with a layered peplum and minimizes figure flaws with clever color blocking. Its hard-to-find larger size makes it more relevant (and collectible!) than ever. Sleeveless day dress with white bodice, black skirt and red bib...

Though his designs do not enjoy the name recognition as those of Dior or Balmain, Daniel Werlé created breathtaking clothing for Hollywood actresses like Barbara Stanwyk, Gloria Swanson and Loretta Young. His commitment to exacting details, unusual shapes and fine materials is reflected in this exquisite ballerina dress...

Neither mint green nor light blue, this dress’s resemblance to ocean mist is only underscored by its sparkling beaded bodice and hips. Its featherweight fab...

From the estate of a mid-century opera singer comes this New Look party dress, which looks like it might have stepped out of a Henry Clarke fashion shoot....

With snug bodices and wired hip panniers, Robes de Style struck a happy medium between the highly-ornamented gowns of the Victorian era and the slinkier ...

Hand-made in Tunisia from an Indian silk sari, this kaftan was originally owned by the wife of a State Department ensign in the Nixon administration. Still not impressed? She wore it to tea with Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. That should do it. Tunisian-made hooded kaftan...

1990S ALBERTA FERRETTI Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse & Tulle Lace Empire Waist Bridal Gown With Embroidered Sleeves

1990S HELMUT LANG Off White Silk Organza Dress Overlaid With Zipper & Pailette Lace

Presenting a gorgeous purple poppy print cut-out full-length gown designed by Donatella Versace. This rare piece features an interior zipped corset and the poppy print that debuted on the Fall/Winter 2001 Atelier Versace haute couture runway in green. The intricate leaf-shaped cutout detailing also debuted on the F/W 2001 Haute Couture runway. The cutouts form a high thigh slit, revealing peeks of skin in a way that is classically Versace. Serena Williams...

Spring 2012 Maison Martin Margiela's collection of exquisite evening wear inspired by Asian theme tapestry. One could picture this "wearable art" sequined number out at a fashion party or special event. Margiela tapestry gown featured in RSID museum exhibition (see last photo). Strapless gown with corset...

Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the City 2, the movie. The iconic Dior newsprint dress...

Giorgio Sant Angelo Romantic Lace Ensemble of a lycra bodysuit with lace trim and a huge machine lace trimmed skirt from the 1980's. Lace trimmed L...