B. Altman & Co.

Ethereal bridal gowns from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this one is a wedding show-stopper. The garment's effortless style is so modern; the intricate hand embroidery and fine fabrics are a treasure trove of couture needle art...

Ralph Lauren Purple Label - Full length nautical evening gown with voluminous sheer fabric panels. This vibrant gown has a strapless pleated bodice and built in corset with a zipper...

Gorgeous Guy Laroche Haute Couture numbered silk-chiffon gown dating back to his romantic 1970 spring-summer collection. Guy Laroche was an a...

Breathtaking Jeanne Lafaurie Couture watercolor garden two-piece gown ensemble dating back to the mid 1950's era of fashion. Jeanne Lafaurie was a Pari...

Jean Paul Gaultier Femme blue maxi dress with trench coat detailing. Thin straps can be unsnapped at back to create a criss-cross or halter style. Bu...

Stunning Dress by Tom Ford for Gucci For his final summer collection for Gucci in 2004 Sample piece from the Atelier Beautiful panel silk dress Handstitching Pleating details Strip...

Elegant Moroccan caftan silk gold damask gorgeous vintage hostess gown. Light green floral leaf design on silk Kaftan circa 1970s. Exotic oriental long maxi caftan dress with long sleeves in shimmering brocade beige and gold fabric. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. This long maxi dress kaftan is embellished entirely by hand. The front is embellished at the front with woven gold buttons and loops that run down the center to the hemline. The cuffs and border seams are accented with handmade applique gold trim. This exotic Arabic maxi dress caftan gown makes a very extravagant garment for formal attire to transitions effortlessly to casual wear. Handcrafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit with wide sleeves, It is made in the traditional form of a Moroccan caftan using metallic brocade fabric and trimmed in handcrafted “passementerie”. The body of the garment is loose fitting and flares to the bottom. The sleeves are somewhat bell shaped with an open cuff that closes up with metallic gold buttons. The fabric is a rich looking metallic thread blend brocade. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand with detailing around a traditional neckline, with embellished sleeves In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the Ottomans and the Moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian style. Sizing: No size is indicated, but, being a loose fitting garment, this should fit a range of medium to large sizes - please rely on the following measurements for fit: Measurements: Bust 36”. Waist 36”. Hips 44”. Across shoulders 13”. Sleeve length 25.5”. Centre back length 60”. Handcrafted by Moroccan Artist designer, this is a one of a kind caftan, inspired by the tales of princess of the Arabian Nights. The Kaftan is a long and wide tunic, collarless, long-sleeved, worn by man and women in Africa and the Middle East. The Moroccan kaftans inspired European and global designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Oscar de La Renta, Emilio Pucci, and many more who made the Moorish caftans famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Loose fit this caftan blends ease and timeless style with its relaxed fit and intricate embroidery, for a casual evening out or dress it up with jeweled sandals...

John Galliano S/S 2005 Unworn Bustier Bias Cut Silk Train Maxi Evening Dress Gown FR 42 John Galliano silk evening dress featuring dr...

Breathtaking and incredibly rare Helen Rose designer couture blush-pink beaded cocktail dress dating back to the early 1960's Old Hollywood era. Helen Rose won two Academy Awards for Best Costume Design: for "The Bad and the Beautiful" in 1952 and for "I'll Cry Tomorrow" in 1955. She was nominated a further eight times and was well-known for designing famous iconic looks of the stars of this era. She designed the wedding dress of Grace Kelly when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. She also designed clothing for Elizabeth Taylor in the movies Father of the Bride and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as well as Elizabeth Taylor's bridal gown when she married Conrad Nicky Hilton. Helen Rose, like Edith Head and Irene Lentz, was one of the rare women who became chief costume designer for a major film studio. Her style was elegant and understated but still extremely innovative. This sparkling museum quality dress is a perfect example of her pure genius. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; triple layered blush pink silk chiffon that has been embellished by hand with elegant glass-beads, large crystals, faux pink pearls in the most gorgeous floral motif. Such dazzling 3-dimensional texture! The sculpted low v-neck front and back bodice really compliment the elaborate fabrication. I adore the hourglass nipped waist cocktail silhouette which Helen Rose did so well. Helen's couture line existed from 1957-1971. In 1957, the price for her retail version of the Liz Taylor "Cat" short chiffon dress...

Long evening gown in purple chiffon and satin with a sequin neckless collar

Breathtaking Sarmi Couture evening gown dating back to the mid 1960's. Ferdinando Sarmi expressed interest in fashion during his youth but was discouraged from pursuing a design care...

Breathtaking Pierre Balmain Paris cocktail dress set dating back to his 1959 Spring/Summer collection. Pierre Balmain worked under Robert Pigiuet, Molyneux, and Lucian Lelong, where ...