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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
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Chanel Runway "Finale" Jeweled Car Wash Gown from Lagerfeld's Golden Age
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
constructed in pleated tiers extending into a long car wash skirt with net underlay. Was the "Finale" gown of
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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

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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1960s Day Dresses

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
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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
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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
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1960s French Cocktail 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

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
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

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
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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
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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
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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.
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1990s American Bohemian Swivel Chairs

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Sexy 1990s Vintage Emilio Pucci Bright Orange Silk Jersey Side Print Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Emilio Pucci silk jersey dress in a vibrant bright orange hue! Wonderful signature print on the side, and around front collar. Extremely slimming. Looks great alone, or wi...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
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1970s French Evening Gowns

Betsey Johnson New Faux Fur Hooded Maxi Coat 1990s
By Betsey Johnson
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black faux fur full length coat by Betsey Johnson. It has a hood, side seam pockets and long soft luxurious faux fur. It closes in the front with fur hooks and is lined ...
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1990s American Coats

Paco Rabanne 1994 DIY Gold Sequins Mini Dress FR38
By Paco Rabanne
Located in PARIS, FR
Paco Rabanne 1994 dress (to assemble yourself, originally) in large gold plastic sequins and gold metal rings, Paco Rabanne signature plaque in silver metal on the back. No size labe...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Edith Flagg Vintage 1960s Nude Illusion Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
By Edith Flagg
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant vintage cocktail dress by California designer Edith Flagg. Nude silk with chantilly lace bustline. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: N...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Silk Seashell Animal Print Cream Satin Slip Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning sea motif and animal print silk Roberto Cavalli slip dress. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this beautiful dress combines the many prints that were used...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Louis Feraud Size 4 Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon 80s Vintage Dress + Shawl
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 1980s LOUIS FERAUD lipstick red silk chiffon sleeveless dress and large shawl! Features a flattering ruched bodice with thin spaghetti straps at each shoulder....
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1990s German Cocktail Dresses

Amazing Art Deco Chiffon Gown with Hydrangea Lace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chiffon Gown of Haute Couture quality with Hydrangea ecru Lace detailing. This gown has been styled backwards in photos to highlight the amazing detailing. The front of the...
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black semi-sheer dress with flounced pointelle trim and bustle back designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the summer of 1992 exactly as seen on the runway and featured ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

1960s Black Anita Modes Cocktail Dress with Jet Beaded Trim
By ANITA MODES
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Black Anita Modes Cocktail Dress with Jet Beaded Trim. Black cocktail silk dress with black glass beaded fringe trim around the bust
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1985 Valentino Haute Couture Documented Pink Silk Chiffon Bow Strapless Gown
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting this absolutely breathtaking light pink crêpe cady silk Valentino Garavani strapless gown with a daring back décolleté. From the Spring/Summer 1985 Haute Couture collectio...
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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustline, a...
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1990s Italian Mini Dress

1960s Pierre Cardin Black + White Houndstooth Space Age Jacket
By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and Rare! Vintage 1960s Pierre Cardin Couture black and white houndstooth swing jacket! Signature vinyl detail at either side of waist. An amazing piece of fashion history...
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1960s French Single-Breasted Jackets

REEM ACRA 2003 Vintage Runway Gold Evening Gown w. Train Embroidery Embellished
By Reem Acra
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Reem Acra FW03 Vintage Runway Ad Campaign Gold silk with embellishments and embroidery Backless open back Size USA 10, fits like a USA 6 Great vintage condition, flaws as pictured, s...
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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

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