Arnold Constable
Dorothy O'Hara 1950s Black Cocktail Dress w/ Diagonal Front Pleating Size 10-12
By Dorothy O'Hara, Arnold Constable
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sophisticated vintage little black dress made by Dorothy O'Hara. It is made of black crepe fabric with a rayon/acetate lining, with wonderful front draped gathers for style...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
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1960s Miss Schiaparelli Woven Navy and Cream Beret
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Houston, TX
band, and features an "X"; at the top. The hat was sold at Arnold Constable, the first
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1960s French Hats
1920's Arnold Constable Metallic Embroidered Applique Silk Billow-Sleeve Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Arnold Constable & Co Paris was one of the high-end boutiques operating during the Art-Deco era and
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1920s French Jackets
Vintage 1960's Arnold Constable Couture Ivory Brown Graphic Print Mink Fur Coat
By Arnold Constable
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
high-end couture boutique Arnold Constable. This tailored designer coat will make any woman shine
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1960s American Jackets
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Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Corset Top Bustier Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant black Thierry Mugler corset top, assuming 1996 collection.
Beautiful creation with extraordinaiy tailoring. Fitted shape with cascading neckline, really beautiful fit. It clo...
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Lipstick Red Silk *Larger Size* Sheath Dress w Convertible Scarf Back - L, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
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1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress
Located in London, GB
Tailored to a classic 1920s drop-waist silhouette, this is a rare surviving culottes dress from the earlier part of the flapper era and our oldest ever jumpsuit design! This antique ...
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1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric.
...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
F/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Bodycon Stretch Knot Halter Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black ruched Christian Dior halterneck dress designed by John Galliano. From the Fall/Winter 2003 collection, this fabulous dress was highlighted in red in the...
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Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages'
PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS
Made In France, ca.1955
Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Jacket FW 1992 Black Sculptural Silky Satin Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful rare vintage Thierry Mugler jacket, assuming FW 1992 Collection. Black jacket top with shimmering silky satin details on collar, cuffs, waist and hem. Amazing construction...
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1990s French Skirt Suits
Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman.
Circa 1940's.
Label missing.
The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back.
It has zipper ...
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Organza Beaded Trained Gow
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Gown is missing label and is priced accordingly. True Haute Couture construction fully boned and lined in silk faille in the bodice and satin back crepe in the skirt. Exceptional han...
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1950s French Evening Gowns
Helen Rose Black Chiffon Gown, Circa 1950's
By Helen Rose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous vintage long black chiffon gown by Helen Rose, from the 1950's. The gown has short cap sleeves, empire waist, a zipper up the back, and a flowing skirt.
Measure...
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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...
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
Autumn/Winter 1959 Christian Dior Couture Black Silk Chiffon "Bella" Gown
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely breathtaking black layered silk chiffon Christian Dior Couture gown from the fall/winter 1959 collection. Strapless, very subtle sweetheart neckline with a corseted bodice...
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GRETA PLATTRY c.1950’s Midnight Black Pleated Sleeveless Fit N Flare Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
GRETA PLATTRY c.1950’s Midnight Black Pleated Sleeveless Fit N Flare Day Dress
Circa: 1950’s
Label(s): Greta Plattry Original
Designer: Greta Plattry
Style: Fit and flare circle ski...
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1950s Shift Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A stunning black vintage cocktail dress by Vicky Tiel Couture. The dress has a v neckline with draping and folds over the waist area and one side. It has a central back zip , is fu...
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses
Ceil Chapman Vintage Raspberry Chiffon Cocktail dress, c 1950s Size 2
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming and collectible vintage cocktail dress from Ceil Chapman. It is made of a darker pink chiffon with a pink silk lining and a zipper up the back. The chiffon is gath...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Don Loper 1950's Day-to-Evening Black Cocktail Dress, Winona Ryder Size 2-4
By Don Loper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely vintage little black cocktail dress made by Don Loper, from the collection of actress Winona Ryder. It is made of wool, and has a long satin bow on the neckline. The...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
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