90s CHANEL blue silk strapless cocktail mini dress with bow
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic vintage Chanel blue and black silk strapless dress with bow. Perfect for rehearsal dinner, wedding or cocktail party. size: 36 B:30"/ W:28"/ H:34"/ Length: 26.5"
Black wool dress with bow on the bust Mademoiselle Ricci
By Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool dress with bow on the bust sold at Priscillia Inc. Double lays of fabric on the bust and black silk satin collar. Raglan. Zip in the middle back. Rayon lining. SIZE M
CESARE FABBRI black bow leather silk lined short sleeve dress IT40 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CESARE FABBRI black bow leather silk lined short sleeve dress IT40 S Reference: MECG/A00001 Brand: Cesare Fabbri Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Lining: Bl...
Norman Norell 1960's Hot Pink Linen Dress with Bow Waist
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet little 60's summer dress by iconic American designer, Norman Norell. Bold pink linen with a bow-waist. The bow is attached to the inner dress and pulls through the outer blouse...
Thierry Mugler Vintage S/S 1997 Collectors Couture Hourglass Bow Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1997 Couture “Les Insectes” Hourglass Dress FR40 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer 1997 Couture Fabric: 100% Cott...
UNWORN Beautiful Emilio Pucci Signature Print Silk Jersey Bow Tie Dress 44
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Emilio Pucci dress Made of softest silk jersey Signature print in beautiful blue and beige colors "Emilio" signature discreetly written all over Simply slips on Bow tie det...
Givenchy Black Velvet and Lace Cocktail Dress w/ Bow Belt
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this is a beautiful custom-made Couture cocktail dress from Givenchy. It is made of black velvet and has a lace bodice and hem. There is a zipper up the back, on the side and two zip...
Beautiful Marc Jacobs Runway Holiday Babydoll Metallic Bow Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Shine at any holiday party this metallic Marc Jacobs Runway dress! Features black metallic criss-cross stripes on black silk. Chic gold/bronze bow at waist. In great condition. Size ...
Jean Varon Vintage Strapless Black Taffeta Evening Dress with Ruffles and Bow
By Jean Varon
Located in Sparks, NV
Early 1980s inspired by the 1950s! This Jean Varon evening dress features ruffles and a front bow detail. Partially lined with rear zip closure. Made in England. The marked size is a...
Anne Klein Strapless Back Bow Mini Dress
By Anne Klein
Located in New York, NY
Fuschia heavy ply silk crepe strapless mini by Anne Klein. Clean and simple with dramatic draped bias bow on back. Side zip entry with built in interior bustier.
Size 6 US
ADAM JONES Vintage black pointelle knit bow cascade ruffle babydoll dress IT38
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ADAM JONES Vintage black pointelle knit bow cascade ruffle babydoll dress IT38 XS Reference: MELK/A00472 Brand: Adam Jones Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closur...
Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned from the finest black Silk Dupioni, this exquisite cocktail dress features a gorgeous body skimming silhouette. There is a peek-a-boo accent and large bow detail at the bus...
1990s Margaret Lee Cream Silk Off-Shoulder Wedding Dress with Bow
Located in London, GB
Circa late 1990s wedding dress tailored from an ivory shot silk blend and made in England by the British label Margaret Lee. The romantic silhouette has a fun 1980s vibe but we are p...
Christian Dior S/S 2018 red silk plisse low cut pussy bow midi dress FR 40
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Christian Dior S/S 2018 red midi dress in silk Low cut cross over upper Cinched in waist Plisse skirt Pussy bow necktie Concealed side zip FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!!! Composition: ...
Prada Spring 2009 Python Print Silk Asymmetric Bow Backless Cocktail Dress, SZ 4
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Richardson, TX
From Miuccia Prada's Spring/Summer 2009 collection, this exceptional Prada cocktail dress is fashioned from an exceptionally lightweight, scarf-like silk printed with a cool-toned py...
VALENTINO virgin wool silk asymmetric bow collar shift cocktail mini dress US6 S
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO red virgin wool silk asymmetric bow collar shift cocktail mini dress US6 S Reference: MELK/A00654 Brand: Valentino Collection: 1990's Material: Virgin Wool, Silk Color: Red...
VALENTINO 2023 Crepe Couture pink virgin wool silk bow detail dress IT40 S
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2023 Crepe Couture pink virgin wool silk bow detail dress IT40 S Reference: LACG/A00535 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pierpaolo Piccioli Model: Crepe Couture Bow-Detail Minidr...
1950's Ivory Beige Organza and Layered Tulle Wedding Dress with Sculptural Bow
Located in Kingston, NY
Elegant 1950s wedding dress rendered in a soft ivory-beige palette, featuring a beautifully structured silhouette characteristic of mid-century formalwear. The fitted bodice is fashi...
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress with snaps closure on the left side. Satin lining with zip closure on the left side as well. Total length in the front: 160 cm Total leng...
Harlequin bustier dress with ruffles, velvet bust and bow Chantal Thomass
By Chantal Thomass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Harlequin bustier cocktail dress with ruffles with velvet bust and bow . Size 36 (S)
ACLER Maves white floral print bow off shoulder puff sleeve dress US2 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ACLER Maves white floral print bow off shoulder puff sleeve dress US2 XS Reference: AAWC/A00147 Brand: Acler Model: Maves Material: Lyocell, Linen Color: White, Purple Pattern: Flora...
Valentino S/S 2008 Gold Lurex Tweed Square-Neck Bow-Embellished Mini Dress
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
From the S/S 2008 collection of Valentino, this sleeveless mini dress is constructed in a textured lurex-threaded boucle weave that reads as warm gold throughout. The bodice is cut w...
$578Sale Price|35% Off
Barbara Tfank Midnight & Teal Floral Jacquard V-Neck Dress with Back Bow Detail
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fitted shimmery jacquard dress by Barbara Tfank in deep black and luminous teal floral detailing. The deep V-neckline creates a graceful, elongated shape, while the wide contrastin...
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO 2011 Runway lace bead embellished bow dress FR36 S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO 2011 Runway lace bead embellished bow dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/C01236 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: Resort 2011 - Runway Material: ...
MELITTA BAUMEISTER 2019 cream silk cotton bow back midi tent dress US0 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MELITTA BAUMEISTER 2019 cream silk cotton bow back midi tent dress US0 XS Reference: LNKO/A02340 Brand: Melitta Baumeister Collection: FW 2019 - Runway Material: Silk, Cotton Color: ...
Black velvet cocktail dress with pink silk satin drapé bow GUY LAROCHE
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet cocktail dress with pink silk satin drapé bow. Velvet composition: 73% cotton, 27% Modal. Lining composition probably acetate or rayon. Hidden zip closure on the middle ...
YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 1987 Collectors Runway & Campaign Bow Dress FR42
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall Winter 1987 Runway / Campaign Dress FR42 - Illustrated by René Gruau Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Yves Saint Laurent Collection: Fall / W...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black velvet plunge neck wrap bow draped mini dress FR34 XS
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black velvet plunge neck wrap bow draped mini dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00159 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Velvet Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage black floral lace pearl silk grosgrain bow dress FR36 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage black floral lace overlay pearl silk grosgrain bow dress FR36 S Reference: MELK/A00457 Brand: Dior Material: Silk, Polyamide, Blend Color: Pearl, Black Pattern...
Black Capucci-Inspired Sleeveless Tiered Cocktail Dress w Waist Bow – M-L, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Decorative tying bow at left waist. Rear metal zipper closure with top hook and eye.
Nolan Miller Lovely Black Cocktail Dress with Lace and Bow Sleeves
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely Nolan Miller cocktail dress. This dress is composed of a fantastic black supple lace with a subtle metallic attribute. It features a wonderful V-Bust line and draped...
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Pink Magenta Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture pink silk dupioni sleeveless cocktail dress features a front draped bow with pockets. It is lined in silk satin and has a center back zipper. Made in Bev...
Velvet burgundy cocktail dress with taffetas bow on the back Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Velvet burgundy cocktail dress with taffetas bow on the back. Rayon lining. Snap and zip on the middle back. SIZE S
ALBERTA FERRETTI 100% silk navy bow detail cap sleeve V neck dress IT38 XS
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALBERTA FERRETTI 100% silk navy bow detail cap sleeve V neck dress IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00034 Brand: Alberta Ferretti Material: Silk Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Linin...
RED VALENTINO purple floral embroidery bow puff sleeve babydoll dress IT36 XS
By REDValentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RED VALENTINO purple floral embroidery bow puff sleeve babydoll dress IT36 XS Reference: AAWC/A00054 Brand: Red Valentino Material: Polyester Color: Purple Pattern: Floral Closure: Z...
Giambattista Valli White Silk Strapless Cased Chain Bow Front Cocktail Dress 42
By Giambattista Valli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giambattista Valli strapless white silk/wool strapless cased chain, bow front cocktail dress. Ruffle bust strapless dress with a chain cased in sheer white chiffon under the bust, th...
Victor Costa Strapless Ruched Cocktail “Revenge” Dress with Cascading Bow Size 6
By Victor Costa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Inspired by the famous Princess Diana “Revenge” dress. A short cocktail dress in the most beautiful burgundy iridescent soft taffeta. Although know as a brilliant American Fashion ...
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon with Crush Velvet & Lame "Bow" Sheath
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfull Yves Saint Laurent combination of silk chiffon with crushed velvet and highlighted with gold lame evening dress is fully lined with black silk. The neckline is accent...
Black velvet cocktail dress with blue satin bow draped Guy Laroche Boutique
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet cocktail dress with blue satin bow draped. Fabric composition of velvet: 73% cotton, 27% Modal. Satin bow: 100% silk with blue organza lining. Zip in the middle back. ...
Red ruffled cocktail dress with bow tie LANVIN by Alber Elbaz SS 2016
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red ruffled cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 97% rayon, 3% stretch Invisible zip closure on the middle back. Black gros-grain belt with rhinestone buckle. Front lenght = 95cm Bac...
Gold and black damask bustier cocktail dress with black satin bow Mignon
By Mignon
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold and black damask bustier cocktail dress with black satin bow on the bust. The fabric composition tag has been cut but the lining is probably acetate. Petti-coat underneath make...
STELLA MCCARTNEY 2008 navy 100% silk bow neck shift dress IT38 XS
By Stella McCartney
Located in Hong Kong, NT
STELLA MCCARTNEY 2008 navy 100% silk bow neck shift dress IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00026 Brand: Stella McCartney Designer: Stella McCartney Collection: 2008 Material: Silk Color: Nav...
1950s Black & White Striped A line Dress with Velvet Bows & matching belt
Located in New York, NY
1950s A-line Cotton Dress with velvet bows and Matching belt Bust - 36 Waist - 26 Hip - FR Length - 41 Size Us - S
Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1988 Black One-Shoulder Textured Bow Dress Vintage YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
A dramatic and architectural Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cocktail dress from the Fall/Winter 1988 collection, featuring Saint Laurent’s signature late 1980s sculptural bow shoulde...
$337Sale Price|20% Off
DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Black Virgin Wool Sleeveless Velvet Bow Shift Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sleeveless DOLCE & GABBANA shift dress comes in black virgin wool crepe with a boat neckline, outter dart construction, and velvet bow detail. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condi...
1980S Black & White Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Cocktail Dress With Large Bow
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black & White Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Cocktail Dress With Large Bow
1970s Cobalt Blue Silk Cocktail Shirt Dress with Pussy Bow Size 10/12
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite vintage 1970s cocktail shirt dress embodies effortless sophistication with its sleek, straight-lined silhouette and refined pussy-bow collar. Crafted from luxurious co...
Vintage Nina Ricci Raspberry Pink Double Breasted Dress w/ Pockets + Bow Belt
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a pretty vintage Nina Ricci dress! Beautiful raspberry pink color, on a double breasted style! Attached bow belt wraps around the back, with hook-and-eye closure at front side. ...
Ceil Chapman Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Large Magenta Bow and Bust
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a gorgeous black lace with an accented magenta bust and large silk bow. Absolutely gorgeous. Measures (Approximately) L...
SAINT LAURENT 2014 black polka dot lurex semi sheer bow belt silk dress FR36 XS
By Hedi Slimane, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2014 black polka dot lurex semi sheer bow belt silk dress FR36 XS Reference: MELK/A00640 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Hedi Slimane Collection: 2014 Material: Silk, Bl...
MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L Reference: CC/A00494 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2009 Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Soli...
LEONARD Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Fruit Pattern & Bows Size 4-6
By Leonard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Leonard dress is composed of a black printed silk and features bow accents. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-referen...
White beaded chiffon cocktail dress with black velvet belt and bow Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White beaded chiffon cocktail dress with black velvet belt and bow. No fabric composition. Zip and hook and eye closure in the middle back. Snap under the bow to fix it on the waist....
Yellow draped bustier dress in taffetas with bow and black flower Azzaro Paris
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow draped bustier dress in silk taffetas with bow and black flower. Zip and hook&eye on the middle back. Underwired bra ( 90 cm) Boned on the side. Draped shoulder scarf ( lenght...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Burgundy Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture dress features a front bodice bow with darted details to the waist. Features a center back zipper. Made in Beverly Hills. This is a couture custom orde...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture sleeveless purple silk dupioni dress features a large center front bow. It is lined with silk and has a center back zipper. Made in Beverly Hills. This...
Jerry Silverman Black Silk Bow Neck Shift Dress w Geometric Seams – M, 1960s
By Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Known for their American take on Parisian designs, Jerry Silverman and Shannon Rodgers made simple, elegant clothes often with only a single design element for interest. Emblematic o...
1950s Paisley Cotton 3/4 Sleeves Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Bow Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s paisley fit n' flare cotton dress! Features ivory background with warm hues of maroon, orange, pale yellow nad ivory throughout. Shelf like bust with attached bow. Metal z...
Vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Velvet Lace Bow Cocktail Dress YSL LBD
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Marked Size: FR 38 Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 38 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 39 inches An elegant early 1990s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche cocktail ...
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