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Vintage Red Pierre Cardin 1960s Car Wash Dress
Vintage Red Pierre Cardin 1960s Car Wash Dress

Vintage Red Pierre Cardin 1960s Car Wash Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Known for breaking traditional fashion norms, Cardin introduced the "car wash" skirt style as part of his innovative approach to structured yet fluid garments.

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1960s Day Dresses

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1970's PIERRE CARDIN PARIS Car-wash flap skirt suit - never worn
1970's PIERRE CARDIN PARIS Car-wash flap skirt suit - never worn

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-detail, skirt suit in forest green, silk-crepe fabrication.

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1970s French Skirt Suits

1960s Jaques Heim Pleat Strip Skirt “car wash” Dress
1960s Jaques Heim Pleat Strip Skirt “car wash” Dress

1960s Jaques Heim Pleat Strip Skirt “car wash” Dress

By Jaques Heim

Located in Houston, TX

This dress looks Uber similiar to the zz ”car wash” dress made famous by Pierre Cardin. Heim died in 1967 and whilst designing to the end, there is discussion by some experts that b...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1990s Genny Gold Jersey Gold Silk Chiffon Car Wash Skirt Evening Dress
1990s Genny Gold Jersey Gold Silk Chiffon Car Wash Skirt Evening Dress

1990s Genny Gold Jersey Gold Silk Chiffon Car Wash Skirt Evening Dress

By Genny

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1990s Genny deep rich gold rayon jersey & gold silk chiffon floating panels & narrow gold leather straps, evening dress. This gorgeous dress is simply elegant. Pull on style dress, t...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Galanos Beaded "Car Wash" evening gown
Galanos Beaded "Car Wash" evening gown

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 neck with long sleeve and is entirely encrusted with black beads and sequins formin...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Black Shoulder Bow Sabrina Dress with Looping Car Wash Skirt - XS, 1950s
Black Shoulder Bow Sabrina Dress with Looping Car Wash Skirt - XS, 1950s

Black Shoulder Bow Sabrina Dress with Looping Car Wash Skirt - XS, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Crêpe underskirt covered by four 60” vertical panels of taffeta folded at hemline to create four massive car wash “loops.” Gathered waist seam; left side zipper closure.

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1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses

Claude Montana Vintage Black Avant Garde Car-Wash Pleated "Petal" Skirt
Claude Montana Vintage Black Avant Garde Car-Wash Pleated "Petal" Skirt

Claude Montana Vintage Black Avant Garde Car-Wash Pleated "Petal" Skirt

By Claude Montana, Claude Montana Paris

Located in Sparks, NV

Unusual black mini skirt by Claude Montana made up of individual "petal" panels which hang together to create a pleated look but move when you walk. Details: Unlined Back Snap...

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Late 20th Century French Pleated Skirts

Lillie Rubin Car Wash Pleat Skirt
Lillie Rubin Car Wash Pleat Skirt

Lillie Rubin Car Wash Pleat Skirt

By Lillie Rubin

Located in New York, NY

Originally $185 Lillie Rubin was ahead of her time when she designed this car wash pleat skirt! This skirt, which was designed in the 1980's, is completely on trend currently.

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1980s Hong Kong Pleated Skirts

Vintage Linen Upholstery Vanity Swivel Stool
Vintage Linen Upholstery Vanity Swivel Stool

Vintage Linen Upholstery Vanity Swivel Stool

By antique textiles galleries

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Vintage linen upholstery vanity swivel stool (newly upholster not use) Size: 15" D x 18" H x 18" 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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Aluminum

Valentino Embroidered Dress, Runway Spring Summer 2014
Valentino Embroidered Dress, Runway Spring Summer 2014

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 back zipper and hook fastening, size 42, made in Italy.

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

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