VALENTINO Midnight Blue Silk Cady Evening Cape Gown Dress 4
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Switzerland, CH
Valentino's midnight-blue gown is cut from silk-cady - it hangs beautifully and is unlined to enhance the fluid feel.
VALENTINO Midnight Blue Silk Cady Evening Cape Gown Dress 4
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Switzerland, CH
Valentino's midnight-blue gown is cut from silk-cady - it hangs beautifully and is unlined to enhance the fluid feel.
BILL BLASS circa 1983 Midnight Blue Silk Velvet Gown with Ruched Peplum, SZ 6
By Bill Blass
Located in Richardson, TX
This circa 1983-1984 ankle-length evening gown from Bill Blass Collection III features a sumptuous midnight blue silk velvet shell with a surplice bodice, a high waist, and a long, s...
1960S Blue & White Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Cut Velvet Gown With Bows
Located in New York, NY
The center back becomes another feature with the addition of 5 elegant bows. Fully lined in silk/ 1960S Blue & White Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Cut Velvet Gown With Bows
Roberto Cavalli Turquoise Silk Rhinestone Bodice Strapless Evening Gown 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli strapless turquoise silk evening gown with a with crystal rhinestone bodice 42. Gorgeous gown with a narrow empire bodice covered with crystal rhinestones & silver me...
$1,181Sale Price|25% Off
1980s Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Couture Ruched Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible late 11980s navy blue silk chiffon couture quality long sleeve evening gown !
2009 Vintage Versace One Shoulder Blue Silk Dress Gown as Seen on Donatella 38
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Crafted in diaphanous ice-blue silk chiffon with a soft metallic sheen, the gown features intricate embellishments, a fitted corset-like bodice, and a cascading layered skirt with de...
2009 Vintage Versace One Shoulder Blue Silk Dress Gown as Seen on Donatella 44
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Crafted in diaphanous ice-blue silk chiffon with a soft metallic sheen, the gown features intricate embellishments, a fitted corset-like bodice, and a cascading layered skirt with de...
LORENA SARBU c. 2010-13 Royal Blue Silk & Silver Beaded Runway Gown SZ2-4 NWT
Located in Richardson, TX
"Magnificent" hardly begins to describe this extraordinary royal blue silk evening gown. A true couture-quality statement piece, it is accompanied by the original designer tag identi...
rare VERSACE Runway silk pailette embellished sheer sleeves draped evening gown
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE Runway blue silk pailette embellished sheer sleeves draped evening gown Reference: TGAS/D01130 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Silk Color: Blue Patt...
Valentino F/W 2009 Teal-to-Black Ombré Ruched Silk Sleeveless Gown
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 2009 collection of Valentino, this floor-length sleeveless gown is executed in a luminous silk that graduates from deep teal at the bodice to near-black at the hem. The ...
1990S Black & Blue Silk Crepe Back Satin Art-Deco Seamed Gown With Lace Panel XL
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in Silk Satin 1990S Black & Blue Silk Crepe Back Satin Art-Deco Seamed Gown With Lace Inset Panels XL
VERA WANG, Midnight Blue Multi Layered Chiffon Silk Pleated Gown with Train
By Vera Wang
Located in Kingston, NY
Vera Wang navy silk chiffon long gown, off-shoulder, pleated corset, with train. Provenance, owned by celebrity. Please inquire. EU 38 US 4
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 12 / 46 Beaded Light Blue 80s Silk Gown + Bolero
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational early 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE light skin blue strapless beaded ball gown and matching lace bolero jacket ! Have your Cinderella moment in this show stopping Red Carpet n...
Night blue silk evening dress ROCHAS
By Rochas
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Night blue silk evening dress. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
1970S Loris Azzaro Teal Metallic Silk Chiffon Sequin Beaded Sea Goddess Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in New York, NY
1970S Loris Azzaro Teal Metallic Silk Chiffon Sequin Beaded Sea Goddess Gown
Vintage Blue Silk Velvet Dress
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage dress in a vibrant blue silk velvet. The dress has a v neckline, popper fastenings and log of mutton sleaves. It has narrow wrists that could be opened.
Blue Hand-Painted Silk Caftan
Located in New York, NY
Blue Silk caftan is wonderfully hand-painted in floral with bright colors of yellow, tangerine and coral. With the back in floral along with two butterflies. Wonderful for lounge...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Turquoise Silk Jersey Halter Gown Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture dress is fashioned from the finest silk jersey. This fabulous halter design is effortlessly chic and can be custom made in a variety of colors. Made in B...
Gianni Versace F/W 1999 Runway Cutout Silk Open Back Evening Dress Gown
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1999 Runway Cutout Turquoise Silk Open Back Evening Dress Gown IT 38 As seen on the F/W 1999 Runway.
1990s Roland Nivelais Size 10 Kelly Green + Black Silk Taffeta Vintage 90s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s ROLAND NIVELAIS kelly green and black silk taffeta sleeveless couture evening gown ! Features a flattering ruched bodice with a dramatic train in the back. Blac...
NEW Nina Ricci Ruffle Silk Crêpe Gown FR 36 (US 4)
By Nina Ricci
Located in Brossard, QC
Nina Ricci's lavender silk crêpe sleeveless gown is flou tailored with layers of frothy ruffles running in a diagonal across the bodice. Floor-length gown Lavender lace back and lave...
Rose Taft Vintage Purple & Teal Silk Blend Strapless Gown w/ Floral Design - 10
By ROSE TAFT
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rose Taft Vintage Purple & Teal Silk Blend Strapless Gown w/ Floral Design - 10. This lovely vintage gown is in excellent condition. It features a purple and teal silk blend materi...
1980s Christian Dior Couture Blue Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This 1980s French demi couture column dress is composed of swathes of blue chiffon silk, brought together with numerous haute couture stitching. It was purchased as a Dior and certai...
Emilio Pucci blue silk dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PUCCI - (Made in Italy) Long silk dress with a front split, ornamented with purple and gray tone abstract pattern. Puffy long sleeves. Size 40IT. Condition: Very good condition Dim...
A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot musli...
Diane von Furstenberg, silk dress in cobalt blue
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Diane von Furstenberg, silk dress in cobalt blue in size 4 - XS. The item is unworn and in excellent condition. • CONDITION: new • SIZE: 4 - XS • MEASUREMENTS: length 105 cm, widt...
Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Silk Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Paris, FR
Emilio Pucci 1970s geometric-pattern blue silk dress featuring an iconic geometric print, a wrap-effect leading, a rear zipper closing. Circa 1970s In good vintage condition. Compos...
Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Silk Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Paris, FR
Emilio Pucci pink peplum dress featuring a lace yoke extending to the long sleeves, a stretch material, a peplum detail and a back zipper. Composition: 85%viscose, 11% polyamide, 4%...
$430Sale Price|20% Off
Balenciaga Blue Silk Dress, 1980s
By Balenciaga
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Balenciaga blue silk moire dress featuring a black spot print, black silk moire contrasted waistband, gold tone buttons, a side zip opening. In good vintage condition. Made i...
Stunning Nina Ricci Runway Vintage Grecian Inspired Bias Cut Silk Dress Gown
By Nina Ricci, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nina Ricci 2010 runway rich navy-blue silk charmeuse bias cut gown. Featuring dramatic style and cut.
Asymmetrical blue silk chiffon bustier evening dress VERSACE COLLECTION
By Versace Collection
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue silk chiffon bustier evening dress; Boned bustier inside the dress with underwired bra and zip closure on the middle back. Bustier fabric composition: 80% nylon, 20% stretch. 2n...
1960s Blue Silk Cocktail Coat Dress
By Townley
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Townley Evening Blue Silk Wrap Coat Dress. Perfect for cocktail party. Coat is lined in Green silk. Very elegant. Bust 33” / Waist 28”/ Hip 45” / Coat Length 55” / sleeve lengt...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
00's Roberto Cavalli Blue Chiffon Beaded Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Roberto Cavalli gown in a blue chiffon silk heavily pleated in a Grecian manner, gathered in sections in the hip area.
Vintage Blue Raw Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage sky blue raw silk cocktail dress. This shift style vintage cocktail dress has pretty bead detail on the neckline , arm holes and hem It is fully line with a central ba...
1950s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 50s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress with 3/4 sleeves. Fit size: Small/ 4 Bust : 36”/ Waist :26” / Dress Length : 48 with 2” hem **small faint light discoloration on shoulde...
$2,402Sale Price|20% Off
Bill Gibb Blue Silk Beaded Dress, c. Early 1980s
By Bill Gibb
Located in Marlborough, GB
An exceptional dress by Bill Gibb (1943–1988); a Scottish designer who grew up on a farm in Aberdeenshire before moving to London where he studied at Saint Martins, as well as the Ro...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Printed Silk Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL blue silk printed dress featuring a jacquard silk, an animal print, a separated tie bow or belt (could worn in hair too)., a wrap skirt, short sleeves, padded ...
Long draped evening bustier dress in blue silk chiffon Estévez
By Estevez
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long draped evening bustier dress in blue silk chiffon. Boned bustier. SIZE 8
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...
Issey Miyake blue silk dress with drapedmesh overlay, ss 2005
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
▪ Issey Miyake blue silk mesh ▪ Draped mesh overlay ▪ Floral corsages ▪ Asymmetric neck and hemline ▪ Size JP 2 - Medium ▪ Spring-Summer 2005 ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Made in Japan
Christian Dior Haute Couture Long Blue Gown Provenance Betsy Bloomingdale 1988
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long royal blue silk taffeta gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from 1988-89.
Murray Arbeid Blue Topaz Silk Moiré Dress With Bows 1980s
By Murray Arbeid
Located in London, GB
1980s Murray Arbeid silk moiré dress featuring straps with 4 statement bows overall also in the same blue topaz silk moiré. The dress is fitted to the lower hip where a gathered skir...
Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Organza Spring 2012 Runway Dress
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stefano Pilato served as the creative director at Yves Saint Laurent from 2004-2012 following Tom Ford’s departure. Credited with starting the tulip skirt trend in the 2000s, Pilato’...
NWT $3650 Roberto Cavalli Blue Silk Firework Embellished Caftan 40 Oversize
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Blue Silk Embellished Caftan Designer size 40 ( Oversize ) 100% Silk, Indigo Blue Color, Handmade Firework Embroidery Created from Multicolored Beads and Sequins....
Pia Michi Blue Silk Jersey Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear silk jersey evening dress by Pia Michi. The dress has a v neckline, with a crossover front, long sleaves and flared skirt. Marked Size 40 Measurements: Bust ...
Blue silk pleated evening dress with crinkle effect & beadwork Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue silk pleated evening dress with crinkle effect and beadwork. Longer in the back. Hook&eye on the left side and zip in the middle back. Authenticity hologram . Split in the middl...
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...
Gorgeous Vintage Frank Usher Neiman Marcus Blue Silk Grecian Dress & Shawl
By Frank Usher
Located in San Diego, CA
Remarkable blue color, on the most luscious silk. Drapes in all the right places, with an attached sash at waist.
Oscar De La Renta Vintage Blue Silk Lace Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Oscar de la Renta Boutique, Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Oscar dela renta blue silk soutache ribbon flower appliqué sleeves cocktail dress. Marked size 10 Measurement: Bust: 36” / Waist: 38”/ Hip: 40”/ Dress length: 39” Dress is ...
Comme Des Garçons Blue Silk and Rayon Draped Dress, FW 1984
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Comme Des Garçons ▪ Creative Director: Rei Kawakubo ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1984 ▪ Fabric: 65% Rayon, 35% Silk ▪ Details: Large asymmetric drapes and tucks sewn with a wh...
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Silk Blue Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Silk Blue Dress IT 42 Look 31 from the Fall 2005 Collection. Gucci cobalt blue silk high collar sleeveless midi dress with ruffle...
1970s Blue and White Painted Silk Chiffon Floral Layered Angel Sleeve Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bright colors, and the floral print were staple design elements in poplar 1970s fashion popularized by the rise of countercultural movements notably the hippies. The use of light wei...
1980s Guy Laroche Blue and White Striped Silk Chiffon Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
Made in France, this playful summer dress was designed in the 1980s by French couturier Guy Laroche for his superbly made ready-to-wear range. Tailored from silk chiffon with a narro...
BOTTEGA VENETA, Electric Blue 100% Silk Draped Y2K Dress
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kingston, NY
This easy Y2K dress from Bottega Veneta is crafted from soft blue silk draped jersey dress with pockets. EU 46 / US 16, Shoulder to Shoulder 16.5" / Bust 34" / Length 40" / Hem Open...
Etro, balloon sleeve silk jacquard minidress in blue
By Etro
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Etro, balloon sleeve silk jacquard minidress in blue. The item is in very good condition. CONDITION: very good condition SIZE: IT44 - M MEASUREMENTS: length 91 cm, width 45 cm, w...
Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Dress has a slip lining. Beadwork, seed pearls at the hem. The accompany belt is 66" x 2". The iridized beads are blue to purple.
1950s Gigi Young Blue and Black Floral Silk Dress
By GiGi Young
Located in London, GB
Designed by GiGi Young, a New York label, in the late 1950s or very early 1960s. GiGi Young's parent company also owned Suzy Perette and were famous for interpreting the cinched wai...
Vintage 1960's Tiffany blue silk chiffon rhinestone evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly breathtaking 1960's Tiffany blue silk chiffon dress, embellished with ice blue claw set rhinestones and glass faceted beaded droplets, is the perfect statement piece for t...
Ralph Lauren Silk Blue and White Spot Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
A fun and flirty silk dress by Ralph Lauren . With a blue background with white spots, the dress has a wrap over front with frill neckline and fabric belt. The dress is lined . Meas...
Vintage Laura Phillips Lilac and Blue Silk Dress
By Laura Phillips
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage silk dress by Laura Philips. In a pretty shade of lilac silk with a gold stripe. The dress has an elastic waist , with frill collar and cuffs. It has a self fabri...
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