Eloise Curtis 1960s Double Car-wash Dress
By Eloise Curtis for Happenstance
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black dress from Eloise Curtis. It is a scoop neck sleeveless shift with 2 rows of 12
Eloise Curtis 1960s Double Car-wash Dress
By Eloise Curtis for Happenstance
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black dress from Eloise Curtis. It is a scoop neck sleeveless shift with 2 rows of 12
Vintage Red Pierre Cardin 1960s Car Wash Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pierre Cardin Red Car Wash Maxi Dress draws inspiration from the avant-garde design ethos that
Moschino Wrap Car Wash Hem Maxi Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
band at the hips and fabulous skirt with a car wash hem comprised of 6 panels open to above the knees
Pierre Cardin "Car Wash" Evening Dress in Orange Silk Crepe
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New Hope, PA
"carwash" skirt. The skirt is made of looped panels resembling the panels in a drive through car wash
1960s Sydney North Vintage Car Wash "Fringe" Flapper Cocktail Dress
By SYDNEY NORTH
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic vintage cocktail dress by Sydney North with a car wash flapper-inspired "fringe" detail and
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de La Renta Runway RTW Fall 2012 Black Sequin Car Wash Pleat Dress-Size 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de La Renta Runway RTW Fall 2012 Black Sequin Car Wash Pleat Dress-Size 8 This Oscar
1960s Jaques Heim Pleat Strip Skirt “car wash” Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in Houston, TX
dress looks Uber similiar to the zz ”car wash” dress made famous by Pierre Cardin. Heim died in 1967
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Irene 50s Fitted Black Silk Car Wash Dress
By Irene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fascinating design with excellent tailoring by famed Hollywood Costume designer Irene. Black silk with loose panels at the bottom of the skirt that are tacked at hem. Zips up back. S...
2004 Lanvin Satin Car Wash Goddess Dress
By Alber Elbaz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2004 LANVIN Satin ribbon strips free floating to create a 'car wash' effect. Strips have raw edges
Moschino Couture Runway Silk Fringe Car Wash Evening Dress, Spring 2016
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino Couture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Moschino Couture Runway, (Look 50) Spring 2016, yellow, red silk fringe carwash dress, fully lined
1969 Pierre Cardin Documented Car Wash Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 1969 Pierre Cardin Car Wash Dress was a groundbreaking and iconic fashion creation of its time
Mod Swedish Designed Pink &White Car Wash Dress Circa 1960
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage Holt Renfrew Swedish import dress designed by Caroll of Sweden in the 1960's. Mod look mini
Herve Leger Black Neoprene Car Wash Dress with White Stitching
By Herve Léger
Located in Gresham, OR
Herve Leger Black Neoprene CarWash Dress with White Stitching
Pierre Cardin Couture Black Carwash Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin Couture dress features a drop waist and uneven hem. Based on famous "Car Wash" dress
Moschino Dress with Car Wash Hem
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A bright red dress from Moschino with a car wash hem. It has V neck and is semi fitted though to
1960s Orange Crepe Mod Car Wash Fringed Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A exciting 1960s car wash fringe dress in bright orange crepe! A fitted sheath underneath and
Azzedine Alaia Dress White Perforated Detail Small Car Wash Hem 40 / 6 New
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Miami, FL
waist repeats on skirt ending with a 2.25" car wash hem. Subtle texture to knit fabric. Rear hidden
Galanos Beaded "Car Wash" evening gown
By James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos Beaded bodice and "car wash" skirt long evening dress. Bodice is slightly empire, hi
1990s Genny Gold Jersey Gold Silk Chiffon Car Wash Skirt Evening Dress
By Genny
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
straps, evening dress. This gorgeous dress is simply elegant. Pull on style dress, the slim stretch
Pierre Cardin pink car wash polyester dress with silk satin trim, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Austin, TX
Pierre Cardin 1980s pink car wash polyester dress with silk satin trim. Condition: Very good, small
1970s James Galanos black sequin car wash dress
By James Galanos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s black sequin & lurex fabric with double fringe car wash hem...James Galanos from the 70s
Adolfo 1970s Navy Silk Car Wash Maxi Dress
By Adolfo
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning navy blue silk check pattern damask maxi dress from Adolfo. It has a vertically tucked
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Navy Blue Shirt Dress w/ Car Wash Hem
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstanding vintage Geoffrey Beene navy blue dress, with an extreme car wash hem! Words cannot even
Vintage Valentino Sequined Flapper 20s Style Car Wash Hem Chiffon Dress + Shawl
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage VALENTINO ivory chiffon sequined 1920s style car wash hem flapper dress and
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
Black Shoulder Bow Sabrina Dress with Looping Car Wash Skirt - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
car wash “loops.” Gathered waist seam; left side zipper closure. Unlined. fabric: poly crêpe, poly
Geoffrey Beene Vintage Navy Blue Carwash Hem Sleeveless Midi Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and exceptional vintage GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue rayon car wash hem dress! Fitted bodice
Pierre Cardin Orange Crepe Dress with Car Wash Hem
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Car wash hem extends downward from a v-shape, which echos the seaming on the bust. Mock neck
1960s Pierre Cardin Car Wash Hem Maxi
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Rockwood, ON
masterpiece! The hem is cut in rounded flaps - two in the front and two in the back that give the dress
Valentino Vintage Sequin Cocktail Dress with Car Wash Sequin Fringe and Shawl
By Valentino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Valentino Vintage Sequin Cocktail Dress with Car Wash Sequin Fringe and Shawl So pretty , but hard
1970s Sequin Chloe Car Wash Hem Maxi
By Chloé
Located in Rockwood, ON
Rare and exceptional, late seventies, early eighties fully sequined car wash hem dress by Chloe
1960's Norman Norell Shift with Car Wash Hem
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unexpected car wash fringed hem. Sleeveless. Round neck. Separate belt means that it can be worn either
Valentino Embroidered Dress, Runway Spring Summer 2014
By Valentino
Located in US
Valentino black caged dress with red and blue embroidery and a car wash Pleated skirt. Dress has a
Chanel 1997A Silk LBD Slip Dress
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel 1997 A Silk Chiffon LBD Slip Dress with Car Wash Detail Chanel dress is a size 40 made
Guy Laroche Long Wool Coat
By Guy Laroche
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Guy Laroche Brown Wool Coat. Two front pockets, buttons down front. Condition: Excellent. Size 42/ US 8 ( mannequin is size 6 ) We accept returns for refund, please see ou...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
Alexander McQueen Geometric Color Block Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful dress from Alexander McQueen in back and beige stretch bandage fabric. It is sleeveless with a V neck flattering with the strategically placed lines of beige cinching th...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$2,343
Size: Equivalent French Size 36-38
A French Carven Couture Chiffon Evening Dress numbered 11150 Circa 1960/1970
By Carven
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960/1970 France Haute Couture evening dress from Carven House Designer in blue silk muslin from the 60s/70s. Bustier with thin straps and large low-cut neckline embroidered wi...
Tom Ford for Gucci Python Snake Head Ad Runway Heels Sz 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For Gucci Heels Worn Once for a Runway show * Stunning in Gold Python * Tom Ford's "Farewell Collection" w/ Gucci * Size: 37.5 * Gold Bamboo Heel Green Snake Head Jewel * 4"...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
Alberta Ferretti sheer brick colored blouse
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in New York, NY
Alberta Ferretti brick-colored sheer classic blouse. This blouse has seven buttons and a single button on each cuff. There are two slim darted panels on both the front and back of th...
BILL BLASS Black Silk Dress With Faille Sleeves & Sash, C.1980
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
The little black dress ... or should we call it 'The Little Blass' dress!?! C.1980 Bill Blass black silk dress with dramatic sleeves and a cummerbund style sash. This dress is load...
Art Deco 'Flapper' Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering an Extraordinary Art Deco 1920's Couture Black Silk Crepe Beaded 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress. With extreme deco scalloped hem.
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2000 “Eye” Runway look #50 Style...
$1,348Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Victorian inspired 70s does 1800s green steampunk trained dress! Features a beautiful color of green with blue and brown flowers throughout. Chic puff sleeves and a d...
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.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
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.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
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