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 Lord & Taylor, A.J. Bari
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
Category
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 Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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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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...
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Adele Simpson 1980s Size 4 Yellow White Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Vintage 80s Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
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1980s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
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1980s American Day Dresses
A French Carven Couture Chiffon Evening Dress numbered 11150 Circa 1960/1970
$2,367
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
Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare iconic Thierry Mugler Jacket from his legendary Fall/Winter 1995 Collection. The sculptural showstopper piece exudes theatrical grandeur and sculptural artistry. Seen...
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1990s French Jackets
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Blouses and Tops
Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Hook Closure/ Front Button Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated S...
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1990s American Evening Gowns
Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Minimalist Olive Green Maxi Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
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Chanel dress Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
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1980s French Babydoll Day Dresses
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By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
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Arnold Scaasi Vintage Colorful Metallic Lamé Silk Evening Gown Dress, 1980s
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
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By Scaasi Boutique
Located in Sparks, NV
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1970s American Evening Gowns
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By Estevez
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
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Herve Leger Bodycon Dress 1990s
By Herve Léger
Located in Water Mill, NY
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1990s French Day Dresses
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By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
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