1930's Rose Crepe Bias Cut Gown With Ornamented Back Cowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Every exquisite detail on this 1930's bias cut gown feels like a warm hug of elegance.From the ornamented back cowl, to the encrusted shoulder.This would go perfect in your archive, ...
1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Old Hollywood Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Old Hollywood Gown
1930S Black Silk Satin Bias Cut Long Sleeve Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Satin Bias Cut Long Sleeve Gown
1930S Lime Green Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Sleeved Gown
Located in New York, NY
Slight color fade 1930S Lime Green Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Sleeved Gown
1930S Brown Cream & Pink Silk Lamé Cowl Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Brown Cream & Pink Silk Lamé Cowl Bias Cut Gown
1930s Old Hollywood Black Liquid Silk Satin Bias-Cut Convertible Gown, 1930s
Located in Kingston, NY
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1930S Grey Rayon Crinkle Crepe Asymmetrical Flutter Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Grey Rayon Crinkle Crepe Asymmetrical Flutter Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown
1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train
Located in New York, NY
Sold as-is for the minor signs of wear all over, no big stains nor smells, just 90 years old. Rare XL size! 1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train
1930S Emerald Green Bias Cut Acetate Duchess Satin Open Back Ruffled Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Emerald Green Bias Cut Acetate Duchess Satin Open Back Ruffled Gown
1930s Handkerchief Cotton Summer Floral Print Bias-Cut Gown w Braid Straps
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Handkerchief Cotton Summer Floral Print Bias-Cut Gown w Braid Straps: A beautiful lavender and white floral print in a hard-to-find 1930s glamorous style.
1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back: A super hard-to-find authentic 1930s gown that is right out of a Jean Harlow movie!
1930S Bias Cut Silk Silver Lamé Floral Jacquard Old Hollywood Gown With Chiffon
Located in New York, NY
1930S Bias Cut Silk Silver Lamé Floral Jacquard Old Hollywood Gown With Chiffon Waist Tie
1930S Black Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown With Slight Train & Embroidered Lace Bodi
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown With Slight Train & Embroidered Lace Bodice
1930S Russet Brown Bias Cut Rayon Blend Crepe Plissé Gown Slight As-Is
Located in New York, NY
1930S Russet Brown Bias Cut Rayon Blend Crepe Plissé Gown Slight As-Is
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
1930S Russet Brown Bias Cut Rayon & Lurex Crepe Gown With Schiaparelli Style Br
Located in New York, NY
1930S Russet Brown Bias Cut Rayon & Lurex Crepe Gown With Schiaparelli Style Brass Leaves Belt
1930s Sexy Gold Floral Brocade Lamé Bias-Cut Gown with Extreme Plunging Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Siren gown in gold floral lamé brocade: Racer back with extremely low plunge! Full cowl neck front. The sexiest dress in the room!
1930S Red Sheer Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown With Deco Clasps On Hips
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
1930S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Bias Cut Gown From Paris With Dramati
Located in New York, NY
1930S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Bias Cut Gown From Paris With Dramatic Lace
1930S Black Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Gown With Celluloid Sequin Peek-A-Boo Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Gown With Celluloid Sequin Peek-A-Boo Sleeves
Vintage 1930s Bias-Cut Chantilly Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
This rare vintage 1930s bias-cut lace dress is an absolutely stunning example of 1930s fashion. It is becoming increasingly (very) rare to find these 1930s lace dresses in the beauti...
1930s Royal Blue & Gold Art Deco Multi-color Decadent Bias-cut gown size 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an incredible bias-cut metallic silk deco fabric gown with flounce drape at back and matching belt. Plunging V- back is 16.5 inches from the mid-shoulder blade to the center...
1930s Colourful Bias Cut Long Sleeve Lame Dress
Located in London, GB
The detail on this fabric is astounding and the slightly slouchy, relaxed-fit body and bias-cut create a timeless, body-skimming ’30s silhouette.
Vintage 1930s Bias-Cut Chantilly Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
This rare vintage 1930s bias-cut lace dress is an absolutely stunning example of 1930s fashion. It is becoming increasingly (very) rare to find these 1930s lace dresses in the beauti...
1930s Pink & Orange Floral Rayon Assymetrical Bias Cut Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930s Rayon Bust : 36in Waist : 30in Hips : 36in Length : 60in
1930s Blue and Silver Metallic Crepe Bias Cut Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 30s Bias Cut Blue crepe gown in silver thread. Metal size zipper. Dress comes with belt ( see belt condition) size 6-8 Medium Bust: 34 - 37” Waist: 34- 38” / 38”-40 Hip/ 5...
John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut low back evening gown, fw 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
'Hairclips', Fall-Winter 1988 The collection was the first time Gallilano had presented bias-cut 1930s inspired evening gowns - something that was to become a signature for the rest...
Black Satin Bias Cut Tea Length Gown with Matching Bolero Jacket, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Capture the glamorous spirit of the 1930s with this stunning black satin bias cut gown.
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Mauve Lamé Bias Cut Gown, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown dates to the 1930's and is made of a beautiful mauve silk and lamé with a floral pattern. V-neckline with gathering at the shoulders and center front bust. Attached wa...
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Lamé Lace Ivory Bias-Cut Gown, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is cut on the bias for that timeless 1930's silhouette.
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1930's Floral Bias Cut Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown dates to the 1930's and retailed at "Stefan Kozak Inc.
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Bias Cut Lame Gown, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown dates to the 1930's and is made of cream metallic lamé fabric. Sleeveless bodice has v-neck and center front ruching at bust. Fantastic seam detailing around waist, hi...
1930's Two-Toned Ivory, Bias Cut Sleeveless Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this handsome, 1930's vintage, two-toned ivory sleeveless gown, which has been cleverly fabricated and cut on the bias.
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Exceptional 1930' s Bias Cut Silk Crepe Gown
Located in Paris, IDF
Very rare in this state to find such a lovely cocktail dress from the 30s. We cannot identify the designer but we can say that this bias-cutting was favored by Vionnet but also copi...
1930s Silk Chiffon Bias-cut Gown
Located in Bozeman, MT
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1930's Bias-Cut, Pastel Green Silk Crepe, Sleeveless Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a gorgeous, 1930's vintage, bias-cut, pastel green silk crepe gown with couture construction and design elements.
1930's Bias-Cut, Elegant & Sensuous Emerald Green Velvet Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an elegant and sensuous 1930's bias-cut, emerald green velvet gown with a halter neckline, low-cut back, and snaps on the left side for closure.
Royal Midnight Blue Silk Velvet 1930's Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
The gown is cut on the bias and has modified bishop sleeves with snaps at each wrist.
1930s Stunning Botanical Bias Cut Lamé Gown with Train
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Stunning Botanical Bias Cut Lamé Gown with Train
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1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Bias-Cut Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely dress dates to the 1930's and is made of pale peach silk chiffon with a floral print in hues of orange and blue. V-neck with center front bow and small key hole opening. Mid...
1930's Bonwit Teller Couture Black Scalloped Sheer Lace Appliqué Bias-Cut Gown
By Bonwit Teller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A magnificent Bonwit Teller & Co couture black lace bias-cut gown from the 1930's 'Old Hollywood' era of glamour.
1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown
By Molyneux, Edward Molyneux
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly rare and absolutely gorgeous Edward Molyneux luxurious sapphire blue silk velvet bias-cut gown dating back to his 1929-30 fall/winter haute couture collection. After a ...
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Lamé Bias-Cut Evening Dress, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dress dates to the 1930's and is made of a cream lamé with a light pink hue. Fabric has a floral & honeycomb pattern. Front v-neck has gathering at center front bust. Trip...
30s Black Killer Bias Cut Couture Finish Evening Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slinky and sexy black bias cut gown from the 1930s. Lightweight, textured crepe.
1930's Rhinestone Studded Deco Circles Black Silk Bias-Cut Waterfall Train Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1930's French custom-made gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern Haute-Couture.
1930s Black Bias Cut Crepe Dress With Green Moire Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Bias Cut Crepe Dress With Green moire Details. Black custom made bias cut crepe dress with mermaid fishtail train lined with green moire. Green Moire shoulder straps. Moi...
1930's Bias Cut Tulle Gown
Located in New York, NY
Black bias cut cotton tulle evening gown with ecru, circular, lace like applique embellishment.C. 1930's
1930's Bias Cut Lame Evening Gown
Located in New Hope, PA
Palest blue, the color of aquamarines, is woven with silver lame to create a glamorous evening ensemble that sparkles like a tropical sea.
This three piece outfit cons...
1930's bias cut silk gown with peacock print
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful handmade peacock printed bias cut gown dating to the 1930's. Fits a size 2-6 due to the bias cut.
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
1930s Backless Red Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
Designers such as Vionnet and Lanvin began to experiment with body-hugging bias cut gowns and decorative inset seams to play with the tension of architectural lines and flowing fabri...
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
By Harrods
Located in New York, NY
Velvety liquid chocolate slinks down the body in asymmetrical bias cut gorgeousness. Evocative of 1990s Calvin Klein and obviously where John Galliano took his inspiration.
1930's Bias Cut Floral Silk Gown with Train
Located in New Hope, PA
A charming floral bouquet adds color to this pale butter yellow silk dress that is piped in navy blue at the neckline, on the sleeves and the flirty ruffles on the train. The dress h...
1930's Green + Pink Taffeta Bias Cut Puff Sleeve Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930's Green + Pink Taffeta Bias Cut Puff Sleeve Gown
1930s Bias Cut Low Back Crepe Gown
Located in New York, NY
Original bias cut cream rayon crepe 1930s old Hollywood gown.
1930s Backless Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Very rare to find a gown of this era which is so revealing whilst maintaining the ageless glamour and old hollywood spirit of the 1930s. Made from luscious silk velvet it drapes and ...
1930s Labeled Vionnet Adaptation Bias Cut Gown
By Madeleine Vionnet
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully heavy silk crepe backed satin cut on the bias is allowed to drape in all its sensuous glory. The wide picture collar is top stitched with metal threads in the style of La...
Backless 1930s Bias Cut Purple Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Please note that our dress form is a tall store display size 4. This gown best fits a size 0-2 and falls right to the floor with a subtle train. Extremely rare backless style.
Sexy Reworked 1930s Bias Cut Gown with Cut-Outs
Located in New York, NY
Sexy Reworked 1930s Bias Cut Gown with Cut-Outs
Sleek 1930s Bias Cut Gown With Metal Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
Sleek 1930s Bias Cut Gown With Metal Embroidery
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1930s Bias Cut Silk Velvet Gown With Crystals. Can fit a size 2 up to size 8
1930S Black & White Silk Satin Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous gown ready to be worn and appreciated. 1930S Black & White Silk Satin Bias Cut Gown
1930's Berry Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown with Back Cut Out
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic bias cut gown from the 1930s whispers regality with its silk velvet fabric and period correct details.From the oval chest cutout, to the ties that frame the back.
1930s Lamé Bias Cut Gown With Matching Jacket
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1930s floor sweeping bias cut silver lamé gown with matching cropped jacket is in beautiful vintage condition with exquisite finishings although unlabeled.
1930s Graphic Floral Print Satin Bias Cut Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a beautiful print! Art Deco inspired graphic floral pattern in black, pink, mauve, gray and green rayon satin with a low-cut button up back and ruched front bodice and portr...
1930s Floral Rayon Satin Bias Cut Gown with Straps
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Floral rayon satin bias cut gown with straps and low back.
1930s Bias-Cut Velvet Gown with Sequined Tulle Yoke
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1930s black velvet gown, bias-cut with a wonderful sheer tulle yoke, heavily sequined,in a starburst shape.
1930’s Bias Cut Wrap Evening Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
As elegant and relevant as it was nearly 90 years ago, this wonderful bias-cut 30’s wrap maxi dress is made of a colourful peonies print silk. The dress has a V-neckline, which faste...
Maggie Norris Haute Couture 1930's Inspired Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Evening Gown
By Maggie Norris Haute Couture, Maggie Norris
Located in New Hope, PA
This elegantly sexy bias cut silk charmeuse gown has all of the glamour of a vintage 1930's gown in a 21st century evening dress with gorgeous fabric and flawless construction.
1930's Off-White Bias Cut Silk Goddess Gown Studded w/Rhinestones & Cutouts
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1930's bias cut puckered silk off-white goddess gown with cutouts at the back and sleeves.
Vintage 1930's Cream Satin Beaded Evening Gown Bias Cut UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
The hemline if the dress is cut in a circle, which drapes longer along the centre front and centre back of the hemline, completing this gown in a truly mesmerising and iconic 1930's ...
1930S Purple Bias Cut Silk Blend Crepe & Lace Minimalist Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Purple Bias Cut Silk Blend Crepe & Lace Minimalist Gown
1990s Katharine Hamnett 1930s Style Bias Cut Backless Halter Gown
By Katharine Hamnett
Located in New York, NY
1990s Katharine Hamnett 1930s Style Bias Cut Backless Halter Gown
Tom Ford Gucci 1930s Style Bias Cut Chiffon Gown, 1990s
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
1990s Tom Ford Gucci 1930s Style Bias Cut Chiffon Gown
1930s Bias-Cut Silk Dévoré Velvet and Lace Wedding Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
This would be a fantastic choice for a wedding gown! A 1930s dévoré silk bias cut gown with appliqué lace shoulders, neckline and collar.
1990S 1930'S Art Deco Old Hollywood Style Bias Cut Vintage Bridal Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930'S Art Deco Old Hollywood Style Bias Cut Vintage Bridal Gown
John Galliano Blush Pink 1930s Inspired Bias Cut Gown, 2000s
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silk satin bias cut made popular in the late 1920s/ early 1930s and a much-loved silhouette of Galliano's.
1930s Art-Deco Seamed Bias-Cut Gown with Ribbon Detailed Cut-outs
Located in New York, NY
This high fashion gown from the 1930s silver screen era is a knockout. The silk has been draped on the bias and seamed up the body with a quiet asymmetry. The top of the dress has be...
1930s Black Chiffon & Lace Bias-Cut Gown w/ Tiny Buttons
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderfully delicate black 30s / Early 40s silk chiffon and lace gown with with a slightly ruched bodice and tiny silk covered buttons. Elbow length full sleeves and flared silk la...
1930S Black Rayon Lace Bias Cut Gown With Raspberry Velvet Trim
Located in New York, NY
Some Holes in Lace 1930S Black Rayon Lace Bias Cut Gown With Raspberry Velvet Trim
1930S Olive Green Bias Cut Rayon Blend Crepe Silver Sequined Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Olive Green Bias Cut Rayon Blend Crepe Silver Sequined Gown
1930's Bias Cut White Lace Evening Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
Cotton lace in a shamrock pattern borrowed from Irish lace is used for this elegant sleeveless V neck dress with a low cut back. The dress is form fitting with a series of snaps on t...
1970S Koos Van Der Akker Gold & Black Silk Bias Cut Gown Made From 1930'S Lamé
Located in New York, NY
1970S Koos Van Der Akker Gold & Black Silk Bias Cut Gown Made From 1930'S Lamé
1930S Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Velvet Draped Bodice & Open Sleeve Gown XL
Located in New York, NY
1930S Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Velvet Draped Bodice & Open Sleeve Gown XL
1930s Bias-Cut Rayon Print Gown with Lovely Peek-a-Boo Shoulders
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1930s bias-cut rayon floral print gown with center back buttons and draped peek-a-boo shoulder treatment.
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
Stella McCartney Silk Chiffon LayeredEmpireWaist BeadedDrawstring Blouse 2002
By Stella McCartney
Located in Chicago, IL
British Stella McCartney for her eponymous brand's second collection for Fall/Winter 2002 designed this airy layered silk-chiffon empire-waist cap-sleeve rose-color pullover blouse, ...
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
$890
Size: please refer to measurements
VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang 1990's-2000's Vintage Tan / Beige color, neutral tone Train that bustles at the back Size tag missing will measure later, appears to be a 2/4 Great vintage condition, no ri...
BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bob Mackie gown is composed of a light green mint hue silk chiffon. The upper bodice features an embellished center front and short sleeve, with a floral pattern. There ...
Judith Leiber brown Calf Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Chic, minimalist calf bag by Judith Leiber. Tubular calf leather handles with gilt corner mounts (slightly worn).
Center snap closure compartment with 2 side compartment.
$1,195
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...
$2,500
Size: fits like a USA 0 ; XXS/XS
BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage heavily beaded beige long evening gown maxi dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Sand colored and beautifully beaded long sleeve gown Missing size and comp tag, please see measurements below, fits like a size 0 Flawless Measurements in inc...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...
Very Rare 1990s Chanel Coco Mark Black Patent Vanity Heart Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Collector’s item chanel vintage heart vanity in black patent with gold hardware. Original condition. No touch ups or recoloring. Slight cloudiness to the patent surface due to storag...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown from the 1930's. Typical bias slim cut velvet with flutter sleeves with incredible sheer Art Deco arrow designs radiating out. Side snap opening...
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