1950's Sequin Leaf Cocktail Dress with Scarf
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1950's Sequin Leaf Printed Cotton Cocktail Dress with Scarf. Fitted bodice with draped
1950's Sequin Leaf Cocktail Dress with Scarf
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1950's Sequin Leaf Printed Cotton Cocktail Dress with Scarf. Fitted bodice with draped
Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar 1950 Coral Gold Bead & Sequin Gold Lame Sheath dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s Coral & gold beads with gold sequins, gold lame sheath cocktail dress by Wilson Abbott Wilson
1950S Purple Floral Cotton Draped Sateen Dress With Sequin Details
Located in New York, NY
1950S Purple Floral Cotton Draped Sateen Dress With Sequin Details
1950s Maurice Rentner Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Maurice Rentner
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1950s Maurice rentner light creme cocktail dress with iridescent sequin. Dress comes with
1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Sequins
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Silver Sequins: Fit and
1950S Black Rayon Blend Velvet Sequin Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Rayon Blend Velvet Sequin Beaded Cocktail Dress
MIGUEL by Kenneth Johnson 1950's Black Lace Cocktail Dress Sequin Collar Size 0
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This design by Kenneth Johnson is composed of a black lace with a sequin collar. Features a waist
1950S Black Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Sequined And Studded Bodice
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Sequined And Studded Bodice
Green and Red Sunflower Sequin couture sleeveless Cocktail dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Green and red sunflower sequins sleeveless cocktail dress. Fitted at the waist with flair hem
1950s Norman Hartnell Haute Couture Black Lace and Sequin Dress
By Norman Hartnell
Located in London, GB
-close in the sequin work that adorns the whole dress; rectangular black sequins follow the folds of the
1960s Cream Silk Beaded Sequin Custom Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s custom cocktail dress Cream silk Hand beaded and sequined Back slit and zipper Fully
Hand Embroidered, Sequin and Bead Red Satin Peacock Dress Panel 1950s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous red satin dress panel, featuring a beautiful hand embroidered black sequin and gold bead
A Vintage 1940s Jeanne Paquin Sequin black Cocktail Dress
By Jeanne Paquin
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by French designer Jeanne Paquin. The dress is made of a wool crepe with
Vintage 1950's Aqua Sequin Cocktail Gown Size 8 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage design is composed of sequins in aqua and turquoise hues. Features a center back
1950s Black Strapless Tulle and Sequinned Dress with Bow Design
Located in London, GB
adorned with playful details that make it special. The whole dress has a black cotton tulle overlay and
$900
Size: none; comparable to size M
Black Scrolling Pavé Sequin 360-Degree Stiffened Ballerina Dress - M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With so much to love about this dress, it's hard to know where to begin! The scrolling sequin
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin
Located in San Diego, CA
What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets
1950s Couture Pink Beaded and Sequin Dress with Mesh Overlay
Located in London, GB
are adorned with two rows of pearlescent sequins. This dress is fully lined in cream silk. A final
1950s Black Tulle and Sequin Strapless Dress with Silver Floral Design
Located in London, GB
a smooth black underskirt, the dress is richly embellished with black sequins; densely clustered
$1,785
Size: Medium - Large
Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown
By Boutique by Miss Ruth, Miss Ruth
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtaking 1950s black wool knit couture fully sequined and paillete full length evening wiggle
IMPERIAL HOUSE Silk Off White Iridescent Sequined Cocktail Dress Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of an off white silk and is embellished with iridescent sequins
$1,475
Size: Large / XL
Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress
By Bullock Wilshire
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 50s Bullock's Wilshire demi couture black silk sequined tea length midi dress
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 50s black silk crepe dramatic neck sequin wiggle dress! Features a shawl like collar
HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
heavily embellished with glossy and textured black sequins. Strapless bodice is boned and has an internal
Beautiful Vintage 1950s Black and Silver Sequined Crepe 50s Wiggle Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s black, silver and gunmetal sequined wiggle shift dress! Features allover
1950s Black and White Leaf Print Sequin Cotton Fit and Flare 50s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 50s black and white leaf print fit n' flare mini dress! Features a white
1950S Black & Silver Silk Organza Fully Sequined Cocktail Gown
Located in New York, NY
pack in Las Vegas in the 1950s. 1950S Black & Silver Silk Organza Fully Sequined Cocktail Gown
Miss Ruth Relief Beaded Stretch Wool Sequin Gown Size Small
By Miss Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Miss Ruth design is composed of a relief beaded & sequin black wool. Features a center back
1950S Lipstick Red Silk Organza Solid Sequin Beaded Column Gown
Located in New York, NY
Sequin Beaded Column Gown
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
1950s Ceil Chapman Size 6 Black Silk Chiffon Fully Sequined Long Sleeve Gown 50s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
. Thousands of hand-sewn jet black sequins throughout the entire dress. Full metal zipper up the back with
Vintage 1950's Black Sequins Cocktail Dress with Belt
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * black mesh covered in shiny black sequins * tiered layers * metal back
1950's black sequin and taffeta tea length evening dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a black sequin and taffeta evening dress. It is sleeveless, with a black sequin shelf
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Harvey Berin Karen Stark 1950's Lace Beaded Evening Dress w Sequin & Rhinestones
By Harvey Berin
Located in Portland, OR
This is a stunning late 1950's Karen Stark for Harvey Berin wiggle dress with a pink satin lining
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1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress. Grey silk satin sleeveless cocktail dress with multicolored
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Black Sequin Sheer Dress, 1950s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stunning Late 1950s early 1960s Fitted Sequin Dress. Sheer at shoulder and sleeves. Formal or
1950's Anne Verdi Couture Champagne Sequin Lace & Tulle Bustle Back Bridal Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal 1950's Anne Verdi designer champagne lace hourglass cocktail dress from the Old Hollywood
Vintage 1950's Bergdorf Goodman Ivory Sequin Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and
Ikat Blue and Brown Dress with Subtle Sequin Handwork, 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful ikat print dress from the 1950's. Cotton dress features a piped scoop neck and a low
1950s Imperial Aqua Blue Sequin and Beaded Knit Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s "Imperial" Aqua blue knit wool dress featuring iridescent beading and sequin configured in an
Adrian Midnight Blue Sequined Dress with Jacket
By Adrian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mimic the pattern of the sequins. Dress is fitted through the waist, skirt is an illusion wrap that is
1950's Strapless Gown with Novelty Print & Sequined Embellishment
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a festive, fanciful, and unusual 1950's, strapless gown of viridian green and black in a
Norman Norell Strapless Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Topanga, CA
Stapless silk charmeuse dress with all over black sequins on the bust and skirt, mat silk band
1950s Mexican Aztec Tiki Novelty Print Fully Sequin Blue Cotton Full-Skirt Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
print dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; mid
Ceil Chapman Blue Chiffon Dress with Silver Sequined Bolero
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Oradell, NJ
sequined bolero jacket, probably dating to the 1950's vintage. The dress has a fitted bodice which has
VINTAGE 1960'S SEA FOAM CHIFFON SEQUIN PARTY WEDDING DRESS
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a beautiful dress made of sea foam chiffon. The bodice is is beautifully beaded with beads
1950s Mr. Blackwell Black Sequined Bombshell Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown from Mr. Blackwell dates to the 1950's through early 1960's and is fully covered in
Black Silk Crepe and Chiffon Sequin Gown
Located in Topanga, CA
Best and Company black silk crepe gown with a black silk chiffon sash at bust. The sequins swirl
Emma Domb Vintage 1950's 50s Black Bombshell Sequin Peplum Cocktail Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic vintage cocktail dress with an exaggerated 1950's hourglass silhouette. Tiny nipped waist
Florence Lustig Beaded Sequin Knit Wiggle Dress, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glamorous 1950's Florence Lustig knit wear dress with shimmering all over sequins and elaborate
Marusia Vintage 1950's Black Dupioni Silk + Sequin Wiggle Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
front of the dress. Sheer organza silk neckline with a hand-sequined embellishment. Rear zip and snap
HOWARD GREER 1950s Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Howard Greer
Located in Austin, TX
Howard Greer zebra sequin dress circa 1950. Mr. Greer created designs for Katherine Hepburn
CLEMO 1950's Pink Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress and Coat Ensemble Size 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ensemble is composed of a pink silk with sequin applique. The coat features large cuffs and an
Vintage Dress Haute Couture with Golden Sequins, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Black lace dress entirely embroidered with golden sequins and adged with black velvet. No size
1950s Gene Shelly Pink Sleeveless Sequins Cocktail Dress
By Gene Shelly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1950s pink sheath dress with sequins and some beads. Size: 2/4 SMALL. Perfect summer
1950s Red Sequin Cocktail Dress owned by Vivienne Della Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous gown from Vivienne Della Chiesa who sang in Vegas with the Rat-Pack. Fully sequined in a
1950s Pink Champagne Tulle Party Dress W/ Lace & Sequin Bodice & Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1950s evening gown in pink champagne tulle with lace and sequin applique at skirt and
JO RO IMPORTS 1950's White Iridescent Floral Sequin Beaded Gown Wedding Size 14
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of an off white iridescent beaded and sequin fabric, with a floral pattern
Beautiful 1950s Pat Sandler Highlights Zebra Sequin Beaded Chiffon Dress
By Pat Sandler
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1950s Pat Sandler for Highlights dress! Features all-over sequins, beads and
1950s Imperial Metallic-Iridescent Beaded Sequins Shift Cocktail Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautiful 50's sequenced shift cocktail dress by the designer Imperial! Imperial designer
Vintage 1950's blush strapless satin sequin embellished evening gown UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1950's satin gown, rendered in the soft shade of misty rose pink satin, and
1950s Gold Floral Ribbon Applique on Sequin Tulle Circle Skirt Cocktail Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s Gold floral ribbon applique on sequin floral tulle lace, circle skirt cocktail dress
1950s German Ballgown w/ Sequins
Located in Gresham, OR
cotton fabric and embellished with sequins and fantastic circular gathered panels. The bottom tier of
Silver sequin coral printed dress and jacket Jor'elle Model Mexico 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver sequin coral printed circle skirt dress and jacket labeled "It's a Jor'elle Model" Made in
50s Gold Sequin on Wool Knit Gown - Spectacular!
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s spectacular gold sequin gown, hand-sewn sequins on wool knit to conform to every curve
Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1950s ballgown is a fairytale dream! With lesser quality pieces sequins or beads are applied
Mr. Blackwell 50s Tri-Color Solid Sequin Evening Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous Mr. Blackwell gown from the 50s or 60s in solid sequins with a tri-color (white pink and
50s Gene Shelley Solid Black Hand-Sequined Wool Knit Gown
By Gene Shelly
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful, glamorous 1950s gown of wool knit entirely covered in hand-sewn black sequins. The
Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1950s ballgown is a fairytale dream! With lesser quality pieces sequins or beads are applied
Coral Sequined Mid Length Sleeved Gown with Slit
Located in New York, NY
Coral Sequined Mid Length Sleeved Gown with Slit
1950S Champagne Bronze Silk Organza Fully Sequined Cocktail Gown Made For Vegas
Located in New York, NY
1950S Champagne Bronze Silk Organza Fully Sequined Cocktail Gown Made For Vegas Singer Vivienne
Vintage Rose Stretch Wool Sequin Gown W/ Fox Fur Trim Attributed to Gene Shelly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iridescent sequin applique. Features fox fur cuffs. This is a pull on style which can be style with the v
1950s Hand-Painted and Sequined Tulle 2-Piece Skirt and Top
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s hand-painted and sequined tulle 2-piece skirt and top set: extravagant 5 layer taffeta and
1950’s Jonathan Logan Magenta Dress Suit with Sequin Collar
Located in Atlanta, GA
classy without being trendy. This early 1950’s magenta faille skirt suit features a sweet peplum jacket
Ceil Chapman Dress in Silk Embroidered with Sequins Circa 1950
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950 United States Elegant cocktail dress in black georgette silk crepe embroidered with
1950s Hot Pink Vintage Sequin Irridescent Allover Sequin Crochet Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1950s hot pink knit crochet wiggle dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout
Beautiful Vintage Larry Aldrich 1950s Silk Sequined + Beaded 50s Flower Dress
By Larry Aldrich
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 50s LARRY ALDRICH silk sequined and beaded dress! Beautiful floral print, with
1950s Ceil Chapman Sequined Sleeveless Cocktail Wiggle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Studio City, CA
1950s Ceil Chapman pink sequin sleeveless cocktail dress with bateau-style neckline that dips at
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Size: 10 (Best fits size 6-8)
1960’s Lilli Diamond Shoulder Baring Sequin & Chiffon Evening Dress
By Lilli Diamond, Al Diamond
Located in Atlanta, GA
embellished with sheer nude illusion panels decorated with sequins. The overall look is reminiscent of old
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Size: Not Marked- S-M
Vintage 1950s 50s Blue Soutache + Metallic Sequin Full Sweep Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1950s fit and flare dress with blue tulle soutache and metallic sequin embellishment. This
Norman Norell for Traina-Norell Chartreuse Sequin Mermaid Dress
By Norman Norell, Traina-Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
Chartreuse silk jersey is covered with matching chartreuse sequins, all hand sewn, for this early
1950's Sapphire Blue Snap on Bolero Cheongsam Gown Hand Sewn Sequin Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sequins. The bolero has a snap option attach to the gown. The gown features a mandarin neckline and zipper
Pristine 1950s Anna Miller Vintage Yellow Floral Print Silk Sequin Dress + Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1950s silk dress in a mustard yellow floral print by Anna Miller. Sequin, bead
1950s Pouponne of Monte Carlo Couture Sequined and Beaded Cream and Gold Dress
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous vintage 1950s party/ cocktail dress from Pouponne Couture of Monte Carlo. This lovely
1950s Demi Couture Sequined Watercolor Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 50s demi couture sequined fit n' flare floral watercolor sequined silk dress! This is one
Ceil Chapman Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Sequin Applique Size 6 8
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sequin applique. The dress features a mock neck collar and side zipper. In excellent vintage condition
1950s Gene Shelly's Light Blue Silk Fully Sequined + Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
By Gene Shelley
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous 1950s GENE SHELLY light blue beaded and sequin silk wiggle dress! Gene Shelly
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Size: Small - Medium
1950s Gene Shelly's Pale Yellow Fully Sequined 50s Vintage Wool Wiggle Dress
By Gene Shelly
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary 1950s GENE SHELLY'S light yellow sequined wiggle wool dress! Bombshell fit that hugs
ALAÏA Rare Runway F/W 1986 Turquoise Blue Ribbed Zip Knit Cardigan Sweater
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall 1986 runway collection, this rare cardigan is a striking example of the designer’s mastery of sculptural knitwear. Crafted in turquoise stretch wool knit, ...
Max Nugus Haute Couture 1990s Size 6 8 Pink Brown Ombre Chiffon Vintage 90s Gown
By Max Nugus Haute Couture, Max Nugus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s MAX NUGUS HAUTE COUTURE ombre beaded silk chiffon full length evening dress! Warm colors of pink, peach and brown. Strapless underlay with an attached intricately bead...
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
$12,307
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
$295Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small - Medium
1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1950s ivory rayon cardigan! Intricate 'rosettes' embroidered throughout. Hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Extremely versatile. Great with jeans, yet perfect over a dress or ...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Miss O Size 8 / 10 Kaleidoscope Print Silk Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage Oscar de la Renta MISS O kaleidoscope / Ikat tropical print silk midi dress! Features a flattering tailored bodice, with a loose fitting forgiving full skirt. Vibrant co...
EMILIO PUCCI vintage silk long dress 60s
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Rubiera, RE
Emilio Pucci Long pink long dress Vintage 60s Fantasy on pink background; adorned with crystals and beads. Fully hand finished, double lined. 100% silk The size label has been cut. L...
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and highly collectible museum quality vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD black and white plunging runway cut-out gown ! Features a soft crepe blend fabric that hugs the ...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
$2,397Sale Price|40% Off
Size: 46IT
F/W 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Dark Grey Wool Backless Flower Appliqué Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous grey Dolce & Gabbana wool dress. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway on Hedvig Marie Maigre. Designed with a midi cu...
Roberto Cavalli Vibrant Black Sequin & Beaded Evening Gown F/W 2008 Size 42IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Vibrant black sequin evening gown. Dramatic, colorful and fun best describes this gown. The upper part of the dress is sheer with black sequin overlay. The fit is ...
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
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