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Mainbocher, founded in France in 1929 by American fashion designer Main Rousseau Bocher, moved to the U.S. in 1940 and retired in 1971. In 2009, Luvanis, a private investment company, bought the rights to the designs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage Mainbocher designs from top sellers worldwide.
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Mainbocher Black Tassel Embellished Mid Length Skirt, 1940s
By Mainbocher
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning 1940s Mainbocher Inc black skirt in a lightweight fabric (seems like a light wool crepe) with a plethora of tassels in a chevron pattern at front waist. Side zip with snaps ...
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1940s American Pencil Skirts
1950s Mainbocher Couture Black Silk Lace Dress
By Mainbocher
Located in London, GB
This 1950s Mainbocher black silk and lace evening dress is of exceptional quality with some really elegant details. The bodice is fully lined and the bust has slight padding to add s...
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1950s American Evening Dresses
Vintage 1970 Mainbocher Couture Vogue Documented Hot Pink Flocked Silk Dress
By Mainbocher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Mainbocher couture shocking pink abstract floral dress dating back to his 1970 collection. As shown, this design was modeled by Loulou de la Falaise for Vogue magazine. Mainbocher was a well-respected couturier who operated fashion houses in Paris and later New York from the 1930's through the 1970's. Mainbocher's arrival in New York coincided perfectly with the city élite's love for French couture, for though he epitomized it, he satisfied their patriotism because he was actually an American. The integrity of luxurious fabrics, intricate cut, quality workmanship were cherished by Mainbocher's upper crust customers. This mid 1960's dress is a perfect example of his genius. The fabric is a lush mid-weight velvet flocked silk satin. The 3/4-length sleeve buttons down bodice really compliments the classic nipped-waist silhouette. The dress can even be worn as a dramatic jacket if you choose to leave it unbuttoned. You get the effect of elegance and edgy at the same time. I love the sculpted mermaid skirting which really moves beautifully when worn. As Mainbocher once said "I have never known a really chic...
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1950s Mainbocher Pale Pink Floral Silk Couture Dress
By Mainbocher
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1950s calf length dress by celebrated American couturier Mainbocher, who famously designed Wallis Simpson's wedding dress and trousseau for her marriage to the Duke of...
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