1955 Vintage Dresses

This beautiful ball gown is a couture masterpiece. The gown has a seven layer skirt: a blue underlayer, 5 layers of tulle and a layer of embroidered tulle. The tulle covered silk co...

Klever Klad of Toronto had been in business from 1941-1955. This stunning dress has a fitted sleeveless bodice, draped neckline,and full skirt with an acetate and tulle lining.

Carmelo Pomodoro (American, 1955–1992) designed this dress for a collection produced for Henri Bendel in 1991.

Circa 1955/1960 France Stunning evening Navy or pinafore dress by Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture which probably dates from the first years of the reopening of the famous Maison aft...

Circa 1955 France / England Worth cocktail dress in navy blue silk-crepe with horizontal stripes embroidered with iridescent navy glitter and translucent beads, from the last period...

Circa 1955/1960 France Beautiful cocktail dress in fuschia printed chiné taffeta of bouquets of wine-colored flowers and dating from the years 1955/1960.

Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55.

Spring Summer 1955 Paris Crepe evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) from the Spring Summer 1955 collection.

Circa 1955-1960 France Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture.

Circa 1955-1960 France Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture.

Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?)

Circa 1950 France A Louis Féraud Haute Couture dress in Calais lace with large bouquets of navy blue flowers dating from the early 50s. Dress with flared corolle skirt from the wais...

Silk satin ivory evening gown pleated on the front and stole. The dress's name is " Soirée à la Cour" .Organza lining. Hand-made finishing. Tulle boned bustier inside with underwired...

Circa 1955/1960 London England Evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean Allen designer House in London from the late 1950s.

Sheath dress with large plunging neckline with bare back, accented with a drape, pleated satin on the chest.

His most innovative creations included the balloon jacket (1953), the tunic dress (1955), the sack dress (1957) and the Baby Doll dress (1958).

 Circa 1956 France A summer evening dress by Nina Ricci Haute Couture under the direction of Madame Brossin de Méré dating from 1955-1957.

At an earlier time, (1960) in our history the skills of surgeons were romantically summarized as: the eye of an eagle, the heart of a lion, and the hand of a woman. This very rea...

A refined 1955 Longines dress watch featuring a 25.5 x 28.5mm rectangular 14K yellow gold case crafted by L&K.

Ca. 1955. Velvet rose motif. Dress zips up center back.

Ink and wax crayon on cardboard. In the studio frame. Josef Steiner (1899 Munich - 1977 ibid.) lived through a Germany in all its facets as an artist. As a young talented student of...

Tom Slaughter (American, 1955-2014), Dress Shirt, Gouache on Paper, 1997, signed and dated "T.

A rare classic, Men's Rolex ref.6564 Oyster Perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1955. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker.

Circa 1955 France Elegant evening or cocktail dress in organza, unidentified Haute Couture from the 1950s.

Circa 1955 Paris Raspberry satin cocktail dress by Claire Comte, 17 bd des Capucines Paris, dating from the 1950s.

Circa 1955 France Evening dress in black satin bias appliqué on black tulle signed Christian Dior Boutique numbered 363404 Circa 1955.

Circa 1955/1960 France Historic dress from the Sac or Baby Doll line by Cristobal Balenciaga, Spanish master of Haute Couture numbered 55418 and dating from the years 1955-1960.

Circa 1955 - 1960 United States of America Beautiful American ball gown in powder pink satin embroidered with sequins and rhinestones, by Harvey Berin, designed by Karen Stark dati...

Next are the balloon jacket (1953), the tunic dress (1955), the sac dress (1957), the Baby doll dress (1958), counting among its most innovative creations.

The story came out in conjunction with New York's Museum of Modern Art show of Indian Textiles which opened in April of 1955. This dress was featured in the MOMA show in this somewha...

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

Courtyard Givenchy Rust Cape, 1955 -- Givenchy dress and cape. Photographed in a Paris courtyard for the September 1955 issue of LIFE magazine.

Courtyard Givenchy Rust Cape, 1955 -- Givenchy dress and cape. Photographed in a Paris courtyard for the September 1955 issue of LIFE magazine.

Gray tweed 1960s tailored dress with jacket. This garment was used in the Madonna "Blame it on Rio" shoot in W magazine MARCH 2009. V neck with circular pattern around bodice and fol...

We were very pleased to have come across documentation of the Haute Couture piece that this demi-couture, made for the US market out of the London atelier was inspired from. You can ...

Breathtaking museum-quality Christian Dior Haute Couture "Y" Line Claro sheath dress dating back to his Fall-Winter 1955 collection.

Sorelle Fontana is Rome's prominent and oldest fashion house and was known as Couturiers to the Stars. The Fontana sisters were the first to feel the need to give Italy a look of its...

The dress is fashioned in a stunning black silk-satin which is perfect for any season.

This iconic 1955 Norman Norell couture dress exemplifies his signature blend of couture level quality with quintessentially American style; elegant in its simplicity.

Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture satin party dress dating back to her 1955 collection. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion.

Such a seductive and timeless 1955 documented cocktail dress from the iconic Ceil Chapman designer label.

The cocktail dress is fashioned in luxurious jet-black silk velvet.

Breathtaking Maxwell Shieff of Beverly Hills Couture cocktail dress ensemble dating back to the mid 1950's. Maxwell Shieff was a Hollywood dress designer who counted among his client...

In this gorgeous 1955 Digby Morton Couture custom-made dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern Haute Couture.

Beautiful chocolate brown chantilly-lace cocktail by the famous House of Maggy Rouff dating back to the mid 1950's. Harmony and simplicity were cornerstones of Maggy Rouff's belief i...

This breathtaking marigold-yellow and black graphic print cocktail, dating back to the mid 1950's, is a perfect example of Irene Lentz's genuis. Her pattern is so strikingly modern, ...

The dress is fashioned in an elegant "light as a feather" smooth navy blue silk-taffeta.

Chanel is known to be one of the most luxurious and decadent fashion houses in the world. This breathtaking black silk-satin princess dress coat from her 1954-55 collection is a perf...

Exquisite Bill Blass for Anna Miller Couture duchess satin holiday party dress dating back to 1955. With the gorgeous ruby-red color and flawless New Look silhouette, this garment ha...

Sleeves: 22" Shoulders: no defined seam Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: to 20" flat across from side...

This is a ball gown and jacket by Cristobal Balenciaga from 1955. It was designed for his Spanish label EISA, a pseudonym that was derived from his mother's maiden name. Please inq...

Gorgeous Nina Ricci custom gown dating back to their 1955 couture collection. The French fashion house Nina Ricci, known for its feminine, ladylike clothing, has long been the go-to ...

Breathtaking 1950's metallic-gold Indian silk and royal-purple satin gown by the famous House of Maggy Rouff. Harmony and simplicity were cornerstones of Maggy Rouff's belief in eleg...

S/S 1955 Christian Dior (Attributed) short sleeve ecru satin gown with sash. Short sleeve gown with pleated bust and raised pleated detail to side, with sash that drapes over shoulde...

This gorgeous garment dates back to their 1955 haute couture collection. Harmony and simplicity were cornerstones of Maggy Rouff's belief in elegance as a way of life, and the way of...

Pierre Cardin Sleek cinnabar resin necklace & earrings c 1970 The minimal design is embellished with a resin cinnabar color cube pendant at the center of the necklace that hang...

Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...

A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...

GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...

This exquisite vintage Versace dress from 1999 exemplifies Donatella Versace’s bold and luxurious design vision. Crafted from green velvet burnout fabric, it features an elegant lon...

These Manolo Blahnik flats are made of suede and have a animal print all over. The flats also have a slight pointed toe and a small bow in the front. They are in fair condition with ...

A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...

Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay for her "Dresse...

The Raymond Yard diamond drop earrings are an exquisite masterpiece crafted from the finest materials. Made of platinum, the earrings are adorned with a combination of round, baguett...

Rare and iconic 1990s MOSCHINO novelty print sexy mini dress! Features all of the cartoon characters Moschino used in the 90s. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Popeye, Olive Oyl, amongst ...

An Edwardian diamond cross pendant, the openwork Latin cross millegrain-set throughout with graduated old European-cut diamonds, seven diamonds individually framed in square collets ...

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring. This beautifully made ring by VCA features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamon...