1960's Cristóbal Balenciaga haute couture black brocade dress and jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black floral brocade dress and matching jacket from Cristobal Balenciaga dating to the early 1960's. Ensemble best fits a small US size 2. Narrow shoulders 13-14". Fit...
1960s Apricot Cotton Dress and Pastel Floral Jacket
Located in London, GB
This summery early 1960s two-piece ensemble is composed of a shift-dress and the long-sleeve jacket which sits over it. It is of excellent manufactured quality and most likely made f...
Mainbocher 1960s Silver Lamé Brocade Dress with Jacket
By Mainbocher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1960s ensemble from American couturier, Mainbocher, includes a sleek dress and jacket done in the most beautiful silver lamé brocade. Brocade is woven into patterns of organ...
Vintage Gold and Black Brocade Dress/Jacket with Knot Buttons
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage Turkish style gold and black brocade dress or evening jacket. Tiny knot buttons all the way down the front and a side zipper allow the dress to be worn completely closed wh...
1960s Golden Lurex Brocade Mod Suit Cocktail Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This charming early 1960s cocktail suit dress is in a golden lurex brocade fabric. The sleeveless dress has side back zip closure. The jacket has mandarin collar, large lovely butto...
Unlabeled Couture Finish 1960s Cocktail Dress with Jacket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful strapless cocktail dress with matching cropped jacket in mossy freen and metallic brocade. Fully lined with petticoat. Boned bodice with side zip.
1960s Mollie Parnis Gold and Yellow Leaf Print Cocktail Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Houston, TX
Brilliant gold and yellow cocktail dress ensemble by Mollie Parnis! The set consists of a dress and cropped jacket. The dress is midi length, with an A - line silhouette jewel neckli...
1960s Iridescent Blue and Brown Floral Brocade Mod Dress
By Union Label
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible 1960s mod dress! This dress is knee length, with long sleeves, a notched faux - mandarin collar, and a fit - and - flare silhouette with bell - like skirt. Gold braided ci...
1960s Sophie of Saks Red Burgundy Brocade Dress and Jacket
By Sophie Gimbel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Sophie of Saks Red Burgundy silk brocade sleeveless cocktail dress with 3/4 sleeves jacket. Dress and jacket is lined in silk. Dress measurement: Bust: 36”/ Waist: 27” / Hip:37”
Vintage Geoffrey Beene 1960s Orange Metallic Brocade Wrap 60s Coat Dress Jacket
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage Geoffrey Beene coat dress from the 1960s is a rare, versatile piece that reflects the designer’s innovative vision. Crafted in a bold orange metallic brocade with abstra...
1960s Vintage Metallic Gold Evening Gown/ Dress
By Fanya
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage metallic gold floral brocade strapless evening dress with matching cropped blue velvet bolero jacket. Wear together or separately! The dress is fully lined with rear...
Teal Traina 1960 Vintage Orange Brocade Jacket, Belt + Dress 3-Piece Ensemble
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 3-piece jacket, belt and dress ensemble by Teal Traina in a heavy weight orange and silver metallic brocade. The jacket features a cropped cut and heavy rhinestone b...
Victor Costa Romantica 1960s Gold + Ivory Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Belted Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s VICTOR COSTA Romantica for Lord and Taylor gold and ivory metallic silk brocade long sleeve dress! Features a detachable gold cord belt, with 10 gold embroidered buttons u...
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Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit
By MADEMOISELLE
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s vintage MADEMOISELLE canary yellow silk brocade A-Line dress and coat ensemble! Dress features a fitted bodice with a bell shaped skirt. Gold metallic embroidery detail at w...
1960s Christian Dior Vintage Silk + Mink Fur Dress Ensemble (Top/ Skirt/ Jacket)
By Christian Dior
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1960s Christian Dior three-piece ensemble done in a gold silk brocade with brown mink fur trim. Wear together or separately! Fits like a modern size medium. The jacket is fu...
1960s Montaldo's Couture Red Gold Beaded 60s Gown and Jaket w/ Mink Fur Collar
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1960s MONTALDOS red and gold silk brocade beaded evening gown and full length jacket!
1960's Christian Dior Metallic-Gold Brocade Sleeveless Dress & Jacket Ensemble
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of Haute-Couture. When the talented Marc Bohan took over as head designer in 1960, he continued the Dior tradition of elegant design. This...
Vintage 1960s Jean Patou Couture Light-Blue Metallic Brocade Mini Dress & Jacket
By Jean Patou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Jean Patou by Michel Goma Paris boutique ensemble dating back to the mid 1960's. This rare dress and jacket read so fresh and modern. The fabric alone is a masterpiece; rich...
Jean Louis Gold Lamé Dress Jacket Suit, 1960s
By Jean Louis
Located in US
Jean Louis, Marilyn Monroe designer, vintage dress and jacket set featured in gold eyelash lame and black beaded brocade throuhgout. Magnificent fabric. Dress has a scoop neckline, b...
1960's Pierre Balmain Metallic Blue Silk-Brocade Cocktail Suit
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Balmain worked under Robert Pigiuet, Molyneux, and Lucian Lelong, where he worked closely with Christian Dior. In 1945 is finally opened his own couture house. Balmain created...
Vintage 1960s Mink Trimmed Dress and Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1960s dress & jacket * gold leaf print silk brocade * acetate lining * detachable bow belt * matching jacket * mink fur accents * metal back zipper * by Vogue Pari...
Pierre Balmain Asian inspired brocade ensemble/gown 1960's
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Known for his structural design Pierre Balmain created this incredibly beautiful Asia inspired silk brocade ensemble .Side buttoned jacket and mermaid cut skirt. All hand done an...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Brochade Dress with Beaded Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1960's dress * ivory brocade * glass beaded jacket * metal back zipper * satin lined jacket condition | excellent - one small mark at back of skirt fits like medi...
Jean-Louis Scherrer Numbered Boutique Vintage Silk Dress Gold Brocade Jacket
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Portland, OR
This outstanding vintage ensemble was designed by Jean-Louis Scherrer and includes a lovely green silk dress with its original belt and a metallic gold and green brocade jacket. The...
Vintage 1960s Emerald Brocade Fox Fur Dress & Coat
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1960s dress & coat * emerald & black brocade * black fox fur trim * acetate lining * amazing foliage embroidery * back zip dress * matching coat * black jeweled bu...
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Dress & Jacket in Royal Blue & Silver Metallic Brocade
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely gorgeous vintage Oscar de la Renta dress and jacket in blue with a metallic Byzantine pattern. This late 1960's or early 1970's 2 piece evening ensemble include...
1960s Iridescent Blue and Brown Floral Brocade Mod Dress
By Union Label
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible 1960s mod dress! This dress is knee length, with long sleeves, a notched faux - mandarin collar, and a fit - and - flare silhouette with bell - like skirt. Gold braided ci...
1960s Vintage Cocktail Dress Gold Brocade Satin W/ Sleeveless Bow Overdress
Located in Portland, OR
This is a pretty gold floral satin 2 piece vintage cocktail dress ensemble that includes a spaghetti strap dress with a matching sleeveless long jacket. The jacket or sleeveless over...
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