Vintage Red Pierre Cardin 1960s Car Wash Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Cardin introduced the "car wash" skirt style as part of his innovative approach to structured yet fluid
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Car Wash Skirts
1980s A.J. Bari Lord & Taylor Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
By A.J. Bari, Lord & Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
! Strapless boned bodice. Tulip car wash skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Very well
Category
1980s Cocktail Dresses
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1970's PIERRE CARDIN PARIS Car-wash flap skirt suit - never worn
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Never worn, 1970's PIERRE CARDIN PARIS Car-wash flap skirt suit. Iconic, Pierre Cardin, flap
Category
1970s French Skirt Suits
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
Category
1960s French Cocktail Dresses
1990s Genny Gold Jersey Gold Silk Chiffon Car Wash Skirt Evening Dress
By Genny
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
jersey bodice with over cast stitched finished facings, the bodice attaches to the skirt at the hip top
Category
1990s Italian Evening Dresses
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
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Black Shoulder Bow Sabrina Dress with Looping Car Wash Skirt - XS, 1950s
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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
Category
1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses
Claude Montana Vintage Black Avant Garde Car-Wash Pleated "Petal" Skirt
By Claude Montana Paris, Claude Montana
Located in Sparks, NV
Unusual black mini skirt by Claude Montana made up of individual "petal" panels which hang together
Category
Late 20th Century French Pleated Skirts
Lillie Rubin Car Wash Pleat Skirt
By Lillie Rubin
Located in New York, NY
40% OFF! Originally $185 Lillie Rubin was ahead of her time when she designed this car wash pleat
Category
1980s Hong Kong Pleated Skirts
Vintage Linen Upholstery Vanity Swivel Stool
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
" D x 15" SD x 28" BH Tufted seat cushion and a car wash style skirt.
Category
1990s American Bohemian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
2010s Italian Day Dresses
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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...
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1990s French Coats and Outerwear
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By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed this curvaceous uniquely-draped wool and hand-shredded intricately-ruched silk-chiffon black evening-gown cocktail-dress for his Autumn/Winter ...
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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...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses
S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Silk Seashell Print Cream Satin Chiffon Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Category
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John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
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...
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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...
Category
1980s American Day Dresses
Adele Simpson 1980s Size 4 Yellow White Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Vintage 80s Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Flirty 1980s ADELE SIMPSON yellow and white silk chiffon polka dot dress ! Features a boned ruched bodice, with a slightly dropped waist. Multiple layers of chiffon on the skirt. Ful...
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1980s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
A French Carven Couture Chiffon Evening Dress numbered 11150 Circa 1960/1970
$2,348
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...
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1960s French Greek Style Dresses
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt and a blouse, delicate plunging backline decorated with a bow. Material: silk, lac...
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1970's RADLEY black gauze maxi dress with pink stitching
By Radley
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Soft-black, lightweight, cotton gauze maxi dress with pink stitching made by Radley dating to the 1970's. UK size 12. Dress was photographed on a size 2 mannequin and was not clipped...
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1970s British Maxi Dresses
NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
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Category
1990s American Evening Gowns
1970s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Metallic Gold Lamé Silk Dress/ Gown (Skirt + Top)
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS
1970s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Metallic Gold Lamé Silk Dress/ Gown (Skirt + Top)
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s 2-piece evening dress ensemble by Arnold Scaasi in metallic gold printed silk lamé. This ensemble fits like a modern size XS. The top is fully lined with rear ...
Category
1970s American Evening Gowns
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By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
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Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
$490
Size: Medium - Large
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By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
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Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
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