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! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...
1950s Black + Hot Pink Velvet Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Couture Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s demi couture black velvet and hot pink silk fit n' flare dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Hot pink bow detail at left side. Matching pink fabric a...
Nina Ricci 1940s Haute Couture Black Tiered Ruffle Strapless Evening Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Interior shows expected signs of wear consistent with 1940s–50s couture. Exterior ruffles are clean with no major flaws.
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2008 Runway Dramatic Ballgown Dress
By Roberto Cavalli, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cavalli has designed the gown in the style of 50's couture glamour. Gown is impactful and resonates an eye catching distinctive presence.
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Lipstick Red Demi Couture Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s vintage lipstick red DEMI COUTURE silk brocade dress! Floral brocade throughout with a wonderful chiffon overlay skirt. Mostly hand sewn. Full metal zipper up the back...
1950s Demi Couture Black Chiffon Handkerchief Waterfall Panel Vintage 50s Dress
By Jay Herbert
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and classic 1950s demi couture handkerchief panel chiffon dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice, and skirt has panels that look amazing on and with movement. Hidden ...
1950s Blue Raffia Demi Couture Beautiful Vintage Crochet 50s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1950s blue raffia demi couture wiggle dress! Features hand crochet work with raffia. Fully lined. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Can easil...
1950s Nina Ricci Couture Brown + Black Medallion Print Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful mid-late 50s NINA RICCI Couture brown and black medallion print silk dress !
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Nude Taupe Tan French Lace 50s Dress + Bolero
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1950s demi couture nude French lace dress AND cropped short sleeve bolero jacket!
1950s Anita Modes Black Demi Couture One Shoulder Rhinestone 50s Wiggle Dress
By ANITA MODES
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little black dress, with just the right amount of extra detail! Couture construction, with an incredible amount of attention to detail.
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered throughout the skirt. The tulle on the bust ...
1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress! Features a tailored gold and black silk flower brocade bodice, with a forgiving black silk chiffo...
1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s demi couture avocado green silk brocade cap sleeve dress! Features a floral silk brocade pattern. Lots of attention to detail, with hand-sewn finishings. Full me...
1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s does 1950s demi couture black silk dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a flared high-low skirt. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins and beads mixed with lave throughout. ...
Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage late 1950s EDWARD ABBOTT champagne beige silk brocade beaded demi couture wiggle dress! Stunning silhouette that really flatters the body. Luxurious silk...
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Cut - Out Chic Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s demi couture black silk cut-out cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Low cut back features a large bow that snaps on one side. Full metal zipper u...
1950s Suzy Perette Black Silk Chiffon Nude Illusion Couture Vintage 50s Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress! Features a black strapless bodice with a sheer chiffon overlay. Three tiers of soft luxu...
Beautiful 1950s White + Silver Raffia Hand Made Vintage 50s Wiggle Couture Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture white and silver raffia wiggle dress! Features white raffia with silver metallic threading throughout. Fabulous bombshell fit looks amazing on! Scalloped...
$850Sale Price|22% Off
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Raffia Cut - Out Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Smashing 1950s Demi Couture navy blue raffia dress! Vibrant navy blue raffia with an attached silk lining. Full metal zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closure. Bombshell fit, wit...
Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s ivory / off-white lightweight wool beaded bombshell dress ! Features a silk lace slip that peek through at the hem. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
$636Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s taupe / light brown silk brocade sleeveless wiggle dress ! The perfect color for anytime of year for ay day or evening event. Flattering tailored ruched bodice with f...
1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant green, pink, blue and white colors throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn seeds beads thr...
Gorgeous 1950s Saks 5th Avenue Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Beige Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 50s SAKS 5th AVE. demi couture beige + taupe + ivory silk chiffon daisy print floral cocktail dress!
1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are so many details on this beauty! Tailored bodice with thousands of hand-sewn black se...
1950s Sa'Bett of California Demi Couture Gold Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 SA'BETT of CALIFORNIA demi couture gold silk brocade belted sleeveless sheath dress ! Features a luxurious silk brocade fabric that offers just the right amount of glim...
1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture green botanical floral print silk fit n' flare sleeveless dress ! Features various shade of green throughout. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-a...
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Leopard Cheetah Print Silk Fit n' Flare 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1950s demi couture leopard/cheetah print fit and flare silk dress! This is one bombshell of a dress, and is a classic beauty! Features allover animal print. Fitted b...
$933Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Demi Couture House of Nine Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 50s Rhinestone Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s House of Nine demi couture black silk chiffon bombshell halter dress ! Tailored bodice with three strands of rhinestones under the bust that leads into the back. Full...
Chic 1950s Demi Couture Black French Lace Nude Illusion Vintage 50s Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s black French lace cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace, with a fitted bodice and flattering forgiving skirt. Full metal zipper with hook-and-eye closure. C...
1950s Halmar Demi Couture Taupe / Light Brown Silk Vintage 50s Mermaid Hem Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 HALMAR demi couture taupe / light brown silk mermaid hem cocktail dress! Features a tailored fitted bodice and body, with a remarkable flared hem. Hem features an attac...
1950s Werle of Beverly Hills Demi Couture Pink + Fuchsia Silk Chiffon 50s Dress
By WERLE of Beverly Hills
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s vintage WERLE OF BEVERLY HILLS demi couture pink, fuchsia and white watercolor print chiffon silk dress! I once had the long sleeved version of this rare gem, and I wa...
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Eyelet and Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Pab
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous demi couture 1950s black silk lace and eyelet wiggle cocktail dress designed by, "PAB" ! This beauty is not only extremely well made, but exudes class and fashion! ...
Beautiful 1950s Demi Couture Raspberry Pink 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 50s Crepe Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture raspberry pink crepe dress! Features pom pom balls attached at the cuffs of each sleeve. Pom poms also featured on the train on the back. Full metal zipp...
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kimono Dress Gown 1950s Couture Asian Robe Coat 40s 50s
Located in Berlin, BE
Hollywood Glamour Vibes. Not sure if I'm really ready to part with her but oh well... This true beauty is what boudoir dreams are made of. The most amazing pure Silk Kimono Dress l...
1950s Demi Couture Lips Stick Red Silk Lace 3/4 Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s demi couture lipstick red silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features silk taffeta with red lace overlay. Large satin bow detail at center front hem. Fitted tail...
1950’s Haute Couture Tapestry Beaded Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
A rare example of 50’s Egyptian haute couture, at the time Egypt was a constitutional monarchy, this feminine “Miss Egypt” dress is crafted in a flowery tapestry that is sculptural a...
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 Black and Red Silk Brocade Flower Print Off Shoulder Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 50s demi couture silk brocade black and red off-the-shoulder cocktail dress !
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress!
Demi Couture 1950s Neusteters Ivory + Pink Silk French Lace Vintage Peplum Dress
By Neusteters
Located in San Diego, CA
The prettiest, yet sexiest 50s NEUSTETERS Demi Couture French silk lace peplum wiggle dress!
1950s Demi Couture Gunmetal Silver Grey Silk Taffeta Vintage Dress and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 50s demi couture gunmetal / silver gray silk taffeta dress and handbag ensemble !
1950s Bonwit Teller Demi Couture Blue Abstract Floral Fit n' Flare Vintage Dress
By Bonwit Teller
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage 50s BONWIT TELLER demi couture blue abstract flower print fit n' flare cotton dress!
John Galliano Hi Fashion Sculptural Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and sophisticated constructed evening dress by John Galliano from his 2007 Collection, which showcased distinctive vintage-esque fashions reminiscent of the 40's and 50's Fren...
Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown! Features a full brown silk satin gown, with an attached black silk French lace overlay.
1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress! Impeccable construction, with so much detail and workmanship. Built in interior bustier keeps eve...
Fabiani Roma 50s Couture Blue Wool Dress Ensemble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic blue wool dress with jacket. Wonderfully tailored by italian fashion house Fabiani. Ingenious radiating pleats on bodice with 3/4 sleeves and side zip. With sack cut Raglan slee...
50s Giovannelli Sciarra Couture Green Velvet Evening Jumpsuit Ensemble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drop dead gorgeous jumpsuit in rich emerald green velvet with matching swing jacket. By spectacular Italian couturier Giovannelli Sciarra. Catsuit style - super sexy with plunging ne...
50s Sybil Connolly Signature Couture Eggplant Ruched Gown and Matching Wrap
By Sybil Connolly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly rare and special piece by Irish Designer Sybil Connolly circa 1950s. Almost Medieval in feel with panelled fitted bodice and full gathered skirt. The color of eggplant. Long ...
1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in London, UK
Adele Simpson was America's premier dress designer in the 1940s and '50s, adapting French couture for film stars like Lauren Bacall (pictured wearing an Adele Simpson dress), super m...
50s Couture Hand-Beaded Evening Bag with Indian Embellishment
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s hand-embellished evening bag beaded with metal thread, rhinestones, beads, sequins and small mirrors in a traditional Indian style. Hinged barrel frame is beautifu...
50s Chanel Couture Periwinkle Wool Beret
By Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s Chanel Couture original (numbered) wool beret worked in concentric trapunto stitching.
Hartnell 50s Incredible Victorian Revival Couture Gown
By Hartnell
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible 1950s couture gown in navy silk taffeta by Hartnell, couturier to the British royal family, in a Victorian Revival style. Incredibly beautiful white glass and rhinesto...
Lanvin Castillo Japonese Inspiration Couture Coat Late 50s
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa1958 /1963 France Haute Couture Haute Couture Superb evening kimono coat labelled Jeanne Lanvin - Castillo, 22 Faubourg Saint Honoré Paris dating from the late 50, early 60.
Haute Couture Fei Zandi Strapless Grecian 50s Structured Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
This Haute Couture Fei Zandi strapless Grecian 50s structured gown was custom made in her Paris atelier for a Persian Princess!
Mingolini and Gugenheim 50s Italian Couture Velvet Opera Coat
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a spectacular 1950s couture black silk velvet and accordion pleated silk taffeta opera coat from the renowned Italian fashion house of Mingolini and Gugenheim! Double collar...
Ginger Rogers Couture 50s Silk Taffeta & Velvet Cocktail Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
From the couture wardrobe of the famed dancer Ginger Rogers comes this spectacular 1950s cocktail dress in pure silk taffeta flocked in velvet florals with a broad ballet neckline an...
*SALE* 50's CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture brocade dress WAS $950 NOW $450
By Christian Dior
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare forest green silk brocade haute couture dress from Christian Dior dating to the 1950's. Dress fits a size 6 or 8. Bust measures about 35.5", waist 28" and length of dress i...
Warner's 50s Cinch-Bra Merry Widow w/ Couture Tulle Hoop Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
Fabulous iconic Warner's 50s Cinch-Bra Merry Widow foundation garment in size 34-35B.
Early Oleg Cassini Couture Vintage 1950's 50s Black Formal Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Oleg Cassini
Located in Sparks, NV
Extremely rare early Oleg Cassini vintage couture cocktail dress in burnout silk velvet. Hand stitched couture construction and hourglass silhouette. This dress is extremely well mad...
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1950s Demi Couture Pale Yellow Eyelet Fit & Flare Short Sleeve Cotton 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1950s pale yellow demi couture eyelet dress! Features embroidered eyelets throughout the entire dress. The entire dress is lined, with the exception of the back bodi...
1950s Demi Couture Orange + Ivory White Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress and Jacket Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 1950s demi couture bright orange and ivory white embroidered flower sleeveless dress and short sleeve jacket! Features a fitted bodice, and wiggle body. Luxurious heavy c...
Jean Dessès Haute Couture Coat Numbered 9133
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950 France Haute couture coat late 50s by Jean Dessès in shiny black shantung silk.
Vintage Couture 1990s Does 1950s Semi Sheer Sz 10 / 12 Lipstick Red Sequin Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 90s does 50s couture quality Size 10 / 12 fit n' flare long sleeve cocktail dress.
50's Belgian Embroidery Couture " VALENS" Dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Amazing vintage 50's Belgian "Valens" Couture dress. G Valens was a couture house located in Brussels.
50's PEDRO RODRIGUEZ silk jersey haute couture dress
By Pedro Rodriguez
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A very rare 1950’s Pedro Rodriguez haute couture dress, made of fluid black silk jersey. The design demonstrates Rodriguez’s skilled approach to draping, with an asymmetric neckline ...
50s Christian Dior Couture "Crown" Hat in Pleated Gray Silk
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous authentic Christian Dior couture chapeaux in gray silk chiffon. Hair comb attached inside for secure wear. Worn at the back of the head to stand up like a crown.
Vintage 1950s 50s Gold Yellow Hand-Beaded Couture Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely one of the most stunning dresses we have ever laid eyes on! This dress is just incredible. Gorgeous gold-yellow silk cocktail dress with heavy hand beaded design. Full swe...
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1950s Demi Couture Lace Satin Taupe Embroidered Strapless 50s Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Demi - Couture Vintage 1950s Lace and Satin Taupe Embroidered Strapless Cocktail Dress. The attention to detail on this dress is impeccable. Dress is made of satin and sil...
1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Silk Shantung Vintage 50s Nautical Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s demi couture navy blue silk shantung nautical fit n' flare dress! Masterfully designed, with a very heavy attention to detail. Fitted bodice, with a forgiving and flat...
Gorgeous 1950s Couture Black Silk Metallic Strapless 50s Wiggle Dress w/ Train
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s vintage couture black silk metallic strapless wiggle dress, with taffeta train!
Stunning 1950s Demi Couture Taupe + Terra Cotta Vintage 50s Strapless Lace Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture strapless lace dress in terra cotta and taupe. Features a fitted sweetheart bodice with flattering ruched terra cotta mesh tulle. Full flared skirt has ro...
Vintage 1950s Lemon Pale Yellow Demi Couture Strapless Silk 50s Bubble Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1950s light canary yellow silk chiffon demi couture strapless cocktail bubble dress! So much detail is featured on this gem! Flattering tailored pleated boned bodice with an...
1950s Demi Couture Turquoise Vintage 50s Crochet Cut - Out Wiggle Linen Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1950s Demi couture cut-out flower crochet wiggle dress! Mostly hand-sewn, with an amazing amount of detail! Vibrant turquoise blue color. Sleevless cap sleeves, wi...
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