Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon Anne Valone Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon close in the middle back with fabric buttons and buttonhole .Orange acétate lining close with zip in the middle back. Biais. SIZE M
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Size: Equivalent French size 38
A French Navy Chiffon Cocktail Dress with White Polka Dots Circa 1975
Located in Toulon, FR
dot stencil, signed Anne Valone Paris Circa 1975. Dress round the neck, with puffy sleeves and sealer
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Size: Equivalent French size 38
A French Navy Chiffon Cocktail Dress with White Polka Dots Circa 1975
Located in Toulon, FR
dot stencil, signed Anne Valone Paris Circa 1975. Dress round the neck, with puffy sleeves and sealer
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
$1,701
Size: Recommended size Small / UK 6.
Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John GALLIANO Graffiti Kaos Silk Cami Vest Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John GALLIANO silk camisole with iconic Graffiti print detail. Sunset Colours and zip detail straps with the Dior Breloque charm. Size; Recommended siz...
Alexander McQueen New Dress with Front Slits AW 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red fine wool dress from Alexander McQueen. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a bateau neckline, and 2 slits along each front leg. The back has a zipper closing and it is...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Crochet and Chainmail Dress, SS 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior dress from the Spring-Summer 2001 collection, designed by John Galliano, combines hand-crocheted textile with industrial chainmail, reflecting the designer’s fusi...
Roberto Cavalli Underwear F/W 2001 Green Bustier Top Sz IT42 NEW WITH TAGS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Melbourne, VIC
From Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this Underwear line bustier channels the brand’s signature bold print with a lingerie-inspired edge. Cut from lustrous green jacqu...
Azzendine Alaia 1989 Knitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Azzedine Alaïa, celebrated as the "King of Cling," was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of the female form. His designs from the 1980s revolutionized moder...
CHRISTIAN DIOR S/s 2004 Floral and Polka Dot Spaghetti Strap Midi Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Composition: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat - Bust: 17.50" / 45cm - Waist: 14.75" / 37.5 cm - Hips: 18.75" / 50cm - Total Length: 44.5" / 113cm Please...
New Vintage Roberto Cavalli SS 2011 Silk Crocodile Print Lace Up Fringe Dress 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking piece from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection, this dress exemplifies the designer’s bold, exotic aesthetic. Crafted from luxurious silk, the dress features a...
$885
Size: Small - Large
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silver Rhinestone Beaded Logo Shirt Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Fashionable vintage late 1990s CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO black rhinestone short sleeve logo top! Features hundreds of hand embossed silver rhinestones with the CD monogram thro...
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42
CHRISTIAN DIOR -JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2001 Lattice Bead Embroidered Knit Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A chic find from Christian Dior’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection under John Galliano. Made from black stretch lurex knit, this slip dress features subtle lattice detailing through the b...
Christian Dior 1997 FW Galliano Costume suit set jacket skirt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
size F 38 Dior tweed jacket autumn-winter 1997, silk lining with print. Great job. A similar shape was seen on the catwalk. the condition is excellent, there is a small nuance on th...
$515Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 2
Marc Jacobs Collection White Yellow Blue Short Sleeve Size 2 Sac Nanydoll Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
New MARC JACOBS Collection empire waist silk babydoll puff sleeve dress! Features vibrant yellow, navy blue and white abstract print. Pleated ruffle detail at waist. Angelic white ch...
$1,680Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 44
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2003 Black Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Bra
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From the archives of Alexander McQueen, this rare 2003 runway-era dress is a masterclass in contrast—fusing sleek leather detailing with fluid jersey draping for a silhouette that’s ...
Chanel Pink Tweed and black frayed dress runway collectors
By Chanel
Located in London, England
Chanel Rare Collectors Pink Tweed dress, in barbie pink and black frayed finishing on the shoulder straps, neckline and hem. From the Runway of 2007 Spring Collection by Karl Lagerf...
VERSACE Atelier A/W 2005 Black Leather Beaded Sequin Strapless Corset Dress
By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace
Located in Thiensville, WI
VERSACE Atelier A/W 2005 Black Leather Beaded Sequin Strapless Corset Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Versace Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005; Runway look #38 Style: Corset Dress Co...
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
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