Gucci by Tom Ford suede lace-up maxi dress with 'G' belt, ss 1996
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Gucci suede lace-up maxi dress and belt ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Deep v-neck with leather lace up fastening ▪ Large cape collar with natural edge ▪ Bishop sleeves with ruffled ...
S/S 1996 Hervé Léger Black Crossover Strap Hourglass Cocktail Dress FR36
By Herve Léger
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hervé Léger cocktail dress from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection is cut in a fitted below-the-knee silhouette with an hourglass shape. It is constructed in black cotton with cu...
1996 Vintage PACO RABANNE Silver & Gold Iconic Disc sequin Slip Mini Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Rare and Iconic Vintage 1996 Paco Rabanne Silver & Gold disc dress. Crafted using hundreds of circular sequin discs, each held together with hundreds more gold tone metal rings an...
Dolce & Gabbana Fall Winter 1995-1996 black corseted dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in PARIS, FR
Dolce & Gabbana black maxi corseted dress from circa 1995-1996. Most probably from the Fall Winter 1995 collection, as similar pieces were seen on the runway. Designer : Domenic...
NWT's CARMEN MARC VALVO 1996 Vintage Runway Skirt Set Bridal Wedding
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage Runway SS96 2 piece skirt set Opalescent multi layered ballgown skirt Opalescent embellished top Size USA 2 NWT's, no flaws Measurements in inches laying fl...
S/S 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Nicole Kidman Navy Viscose Maxi Dress with Tie IT44
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a navy viscose military-inspired maxi dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1996 collection. This piece features epaulets and buttons with hidden reinforcin...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1996 blue pinstripe brown floral devore A-line dress S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1996 blue pinstripe brown floral devore A-line dress S Reference: CRTI/A00414 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1996 Material: Woo...
Moschino Couture! Spring 1996 Black and White Color Block Shop Tag Dress, Rare
By Moschino Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Moschino Couture dress from the Spring 1996 collection. Classic color-blocking with a sprinkling of kitsch. The off-white scoop neck bodice is met just above the waist with a ...
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Epaulet Military Pocket Dress IT44
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a military-inspired collared Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford. This dress from the Fall/Winter 1996 collection is made of a stretchy, hefty viscose, which allows the fabri...
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Paco Rabanne 1996 Vintage DIY Mod Rhodoid Plastic Disk Dress Kit
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1996 Paco Rabanne "Do It Yourself" Mod Rhodoid Plastic Disk Dress Suitcase Kit. In the style of 60s disco, this vintage dress kit is a do it yourself dress. It is unassembled but co...
S/S 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Metal Chain Spine Little Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sleek and provocative Gucci by Tom Ford little black dress from S/S 1996. This 1996 collection is known for cementing Ford's status as fashion’s most fearless modernist. Black silk w...
Lolita Lempicka S/S 1996 Runway Sheer Python Print Silk Maxi Dress
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A rare and captivating runway piece from Lolita Lempicka’s Spring/Summer 1996 collection. This floor-length maxi dress is masterfully crafted in France from 100% sheer silk, featurin...
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille ‘Cyberbaba’ Tribal Foil Mesh Dress Spring Summer 1996
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
A rare and iconic piece from one of Jean Paul Gaultier’s most celebrated collections, this long-sleeve mesh dress belongs to the extraordinary ‘Cyberbaba’ Spring/Summer 1996 runway p...
Couture Gianni Versace Cut Outs Medusa Buttons Ad Campaign Mini Dress S/S 1996
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Chicago, IL
With an elegant tucked front and artful drama on the back, this Gianni Versace Couture S/S 1996 black crepe short-sleeve lined mini dress features peek-a-boo art-like cut-outs as Luc...
S/S 1996 Bill Blass Runway Black Ribbon Lace Semi-Sheer Mini Dress US6
By Bill Blass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Bill Blass dress from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection features intricate black ribbon lace over a tan lining, creating a striking contrast. The long-sleeved design debuted on ...
SS 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Ivory Plunge Iconic Halter Cutout Swimsuit Bodysuit GG
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingston, NY
Decades later, Bella Hadid resurrected that same Fall 1996 gown on the Cannes red carpet in 2022, styled by Law Roach, renewing collector demand for the collection.
Iconic Tom Ford x Gucci SS 1996 Runway Lace-Up Jersey Mini Dress G Snake Belt 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
A defining piece from Tom Ford’s groundbreaking Spring/Summer 1996 collection for Gucci, this exceptionally rare lace-up jersey mini dress embodies the provocative glamour that trans...
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black Collared Plunge Button Maxi Dress 42IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Debuting on the Spring 1996 runway, the gown was also worn by Nikki Taylor on the April 1996 cover of Marie Claire Italia.
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