1990s Karl Lagerfeld Draped Black Jersey Strapless Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful black jersey evening gown with draping at the bust and hips. Boning along the sides and back of the body with an interior waistband. Underwire at the bust. The draping long...
Chloe by stella McCartney 1998 S/S gown
By Chloé
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Rare and collectible piece from Stella McCartney’s debut collection for Chloé in 1998. This long, ethereal dress features her signature romantic touch with a delicate floral print, s...
1990S Cream Silk & Rayon Floral Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Cream Silk & Rayon Floral Embroidered Tull...
$4,542Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1999 Halter neck leather mini dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Tom Ford Sold by Skof.Archive Fall Winter 1999 Dress Runway Piece Halter neck leather mini dress Sleeveless Open back design Vertical open line on the front Gucci leather...
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Black Body Con Mermaid Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Slinky Karl Lagerfeld body con mermaid style gown from the 1980s. A mix of solid black lycra through the body and black mesh at the short sleeves, yoke, back and skirt. Very sexy, wh...
1990S Ecru Sequined Silk Organza Floral Ruffle Collar Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Ecru Sequined Silk Organza Floral Ruffle Collar Gown
1990s Gianni Versace Red Lace Insert Silk Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Gianni Versace vintage red long slip dress with sheer lace inserts and a criss cross back. Size: No size tag, refer to measurements for best fit Condition: Excellent condition Me...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1999 Vtg Grey Sequin Beaded Lace Embellished Cutout Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1999 Vtg Grey Silver Sequin Beaded Lace Embellished Cutout Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 1999 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Sleeveles...
1990S Dark Chocolate Brown Silk & Rayon Burnout Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Dark Chocolate Brown Silk & Rayon Burnout ...
1990S Pastel Peach Pink Sequined Lace Silk Lined Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Pastel Peach Pink Sequined Lace Silk Lined...
S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Black & White Sculptural Panel Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Spring Summer 1999 Thierry Mugler black evening dress featuring a sharply tailored silhouette. This striking dress features contrasting white curved paneling that sweeps dramatically...
John Galliano Burgundy Bias Cut Damask Dress & Shawl with Fringe, SS 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano evening ensemble from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection comprises a bias-cut floor-length dress with matching shawl, executed in deep burgundy damask with tonal fl...
$438Sale Price|30% Off
1990s/Y2K Backless Beaded Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1990s Saks Fifth Avenue Label Beaded Backless Gown: This dress is a seriously jaw-dropping moment: equal parts sexy and elegant. Made of 100% silk, it is intricately beaded a...
1990S Black & Purple Rayon Silk Chantilly Lace Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black & Purple Rayon Silk Chantilly Lace Beaded Gown
1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Minimalist Empire Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Minimalist Empire...
1990S Aqua Blue & Black Silk Lurex Matelassé Gauze Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Aqua Blue & Black Silk Lurex Matelassé Gauze Gown
1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown With Velvet Detaliing
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown With Velvet Detaliing
1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Empire Waist Tassel Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Empire Waist Tassel Gown
1990S Brown & Gold Silk Velvet Metallic Lace Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Brown & Gold Silk Velvet Metallic Lace Str...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Openwork Viscose Knit Evening Dress, SS 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection is constructed with an outer layer of finely knitted black viscose yarns, designed in a deli...
1990S Black Silk & Rayon Satin Lace Gown With Train
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Silk & Rayon Satin Lace Gown With Tr...
1990S Metallic Gold Silk Blend Lace Strapless Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Metallic Gold Silk Blend Lace Strapless Ba...
1990S Silver Hand Beaded Rayon & Silk Chantilly Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Silver Hand Beaded Rayon & Silk Chantilly ...
1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical Empire-Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical E...
Jackie Rogers Silk One Shoulder Gown and Jacket
By Jackie Rogers
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous bright pink silk gazar gown by Jackie Rogers. It has a one shoulder boned bodice with angled rows of silk wrapping around the dress to the hem. It is lined in matching s...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Sculptural Gown Black Dress FW1993
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This Thierry Mugler creation is a masterclass in sculptural seduction, a piece that distills the Iconic Designer’s fascination with power, architecture, and the female form into one ...
Oscar de la Renta Flower Sequin Silk Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black and white sequin silk gown by Oscar de la Renta. It has long sleeves with zippers at the wrists, is semi fitted with a gathered skirt all completely covered in larg...
Vivienne Westwood A/W 1999 - 2000 'Showroom' Collection Hooded Pointy Tit Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Rare and Iconic Hooded dress from Vivienne Westwoods Fall/Winter 1999- 2000 Runway Collection 'Showroom'. This Charcoal & Stone Grey Jersey Dress features a bias-cut knee length ...
1990s Bellville Sasson Pink Sequinned Tulle Ruffle Layer Gown
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
British couture house Bellville Sassoon was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville and provided Parisian style fashion in the heart of London for aristocrats and debutantes. Designer ...
Chloé by Stella McCartney Metallic Silk Strapless Dress and Shawl Set, SS 1999
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Chloé ▪ Creative Director: Stella McCartney ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1999 ▪ Fabric: Silk Damask ▪ Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Manne...
Vintage 1995 Versace Black Velvet Runway Evening Gown
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Versace black velvet evening gown featuring a draped chiffon inset, deep v-neck, and sculpted back panel. Versace Size S or 38 M...
John Galliano Black Bias-Cut Silk Draped One-Sleeve Evening Dress, FW 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: approx. FR34/36 - UK6/8 - US2/4 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very G...
Christian Lacroix Fall 1995 Metallic & Lace Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Lacroix Fall 1995 runway gown combining sheer floral lace with metallic detailing in an earthy palette of plum, brown, green, gold, and cream. The sleeveless maxi silhouett...
1996 Runway Chanel Haute Couture Monochrome Evening Gown
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This elegant Chanel monochrome evening dress was ordered directly from the spectacular Fall 1996 Haute Couture show, held at the Ritz, Paris, in January of that year. It is a long s...
1990S Pearl White Metallic Rayon Blend Knit Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Pearl White Metallic Rayon Blend Knit Beaded Gown
MUGLER FW 1998 Lingerie Revisited Gown Sheer Iconic Dress
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare MUGLER gown - FW 1998 'Lingerie Revisited / Helmut Newton' Collection - charged with seduction and kinetic electricity. This dress is breathtaking: a body-ski...
Dolce & Gabbana Chartreuse Lace Mini Dress with Red Bead Embroidery, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Chartreuse Chantilly lace, crimson red stretch silk satin ▪...
Gucci by Tom Ford Nude Leather Shift Dress with Rosette, fw 1999
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Leather Shift Dress ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fashioned from supple nude-tone leather ▪ Boat neckline design ▪ Twisted-style bodice with gat...
Jackie Rogers Navy Silk Gown with Sheer Panels
By Jackie Rogers
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful navy blue silk gown with strategically placed sheer panels along the sides of the square neckline and back. Jackie Rogers known for her simple shapes and focus on fit has...
Christian Dior by John Galliano fuchsia crepe satin evening dress, fw 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Fuchsia crepe satin ▪ Bias cut ▪ Multiple fabric covered buttons at the side opening ▪ Wide collar extending over the ...
1990s Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection Black Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sleek and stunning long sleeve black silk crepe Ralph Lauren Purple label gown from the 1990s. Subtly contrasting black satin high collar with gold tone buckle detail and long key ho...
Gucci by Tom Ford bottle green pintuck leather shift dress, fw 1999
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Gucci bottle green leather shift dress ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Pintuck detail ▪ Three-quarter circular flounce sleeves ▪ Black leather rosette on sleeve ▪ Zipper at centre back...
Atelier Versace black silk velvet devoré cowl neck evening dress, fw 1999
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Atelier Versace black silk velvet devoré calf-length evening dress ▪ Cowl neck ▪ Bias cut ▪ Turquoise bead trim ▪ Leg slit ▪ Concealed zipper at the side seam ▪ This dress is th...
Gianni Versace 1997 Couture fall black leather gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Gianni Versace was an influential Italian fashion designer who founded the Versace brand. In the fall of 1997, he presented his couture collection in Paris, which was widely acclaime...
John Galliano yellow waffle-knit wool long sleeve turtleneck dress, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano yellow waffle-knit long sleeve dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Outsized turtleneck doubles as a hood ▪ Waffle-knit and cable-knit combination ▪ Burgundy and pink felt sc...
1990S MARY MCFADDEN White & Gold Polyester Pleated Goddess Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
1990S MARY MCFADDEN White & Gold Polyester Pleated Goddess Gown Relaxed Measurements Shoulder across: 38" Bust across: 32 1/2" High waist: 25" Hip & Waist across: 33"
Oscar de la Renta Silk Jacquard Evening Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Oscar de la Renta 2 piece Silk Jacquard Evening Gown in vibrant red crepe de chine. Composed of a strong shouldered bias cut top which is bloused into a tight gathered hip ba...
S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black High-Slit Coral Mesh Dress IT38
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black and orange Gianni Versace halterneck gown, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this beautiful dress features ruching th...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress, Fall-Winter 1999. This halter-style gown is constructed from a semi-sheer black viscose fabric with a woven metallic scalloped motif th...
S/S 1999 Hervé Léger Couture Runway Bandage Cage Black Cutout Dress N/A
By Herve Léger
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hervé Léger couture dress from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection is hand-constructed in the house's signature sculpting bandage fabric. Modeled on the runway by Ines Rivero, the...
1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Dark Purple Silk Chiffom Floral Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Tagged size 42 1990S ROBERTO CAVALLI Dark Purple Silk Chiffom Floral Gown
John Galliano Metallic Black Knit Lace 3-Piece Cardigan, Cami & Skirt, FW 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Lurex Knit ▪ Size: Medium ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin: 18...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Gown FW 1998 Sculptural Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall 1998 collection emerges this exquisite black gown - a masterclass in sculptural sensuality and drama. Mugler, ever the architect of the female form, shapes...
Larry LeGaspi 1990s White Iridescent Sequin One-Shoulder Rosette Evening Gown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This iconic Larry LeGaspi 1990s white iridescent sequin one-shoulder rosette evening gown is a rare and striking piece that embodies the flamboyant glamour of the era. The gown featu...
1990S GAULTIER JEANS Multicolor Viscose Blend Jersey Sleeveless Gown
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in New York, NY
1990S GAULTIER JEANS Multicolor Viscose Blend Jersey Sleeveless Gown
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
Tom Ford for Gucci Nude & Brown Ombré Gown Dress 1997
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
1997 was the year Tom Ford consolidated his transformation of Gucci into the defining luxury house of the decade. His collections from this period are among the most actively collect...
Breathtaking Gianni Versace Couture 1990s Black Bondage Back Evening Gown Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
A TRUE COLLECTOR'S ITEM CREATED BY GIANNI VERSACE FOR ONE OF HIS MOST FAMOUS COLLECTIONS EVER A very rare and stunning signature piece Designed by Gianni Versace himself for one o...
S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Navy Abstract Brooch Midi Pencil Dress FR40
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black Thierry Mugler mini dress designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, versions of this unique dress debuted on the season's runwa...
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
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