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Charles Patricia Lester

Kimono Charles and Patricia Lester circa 1975-1980
Kimono Charles and Patricia Lester circa 1975-1980

Kimono Charles and Patricia Lester circa 1975-1980

By Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHARLES AND PATRICIA LESTER - Collection circa 1975-1980 under the artistic direction of Charles

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1970s Domino Jackets

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester Gunmetal Devoree Velvet Dress
1980s Patricia and Charles Lester Gunmetal Devoree Velvet Dress

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester Gunmetal Devoree Velvet Dress

By Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester drop waist evening dress. Gunmetal devoree velvet with a medieval

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1980s British Evening Dresses

Panache gold dress by Patricia Lester
Panache gold dress by Patricia Lester

Panache gold dress by Patricia Lester

By Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

PATRICIA LESTER - Ready-to-wear collection circa 1980 under the artistic direction of Patricia

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress
1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress

1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress

By Charles and Patricia Lester, Patricia Lester

Located in London, GB

This is a truly elegant formal gown by renowned occasion wear designer Patricia Lester who has been

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1990s British Delphos Gowns

Panache pink ensemble by Patricia Lester circa 1975
Panache pink ensemble by Patricia Lester circa 1975

Panache pink ensemble by Patricia Lester circa 1975

By Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

PATRICIA LESTER - Ready-to-wear collection circa 1975 under the artistic direction of Patricia

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1970s Skirt Suits

Recent Sales

Charles & Patricia Lester Devore Cocoon Coat
Charles & Patricia Lester Devore Cocoon Coat

Charles & Patricia Lester Devore Cocoon Coat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage cocoon coat from Charles & Patricia Lester is made of navy velvet devore (burnout) in a

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Late 20th Century Welsh Coats and Outerwear

Charles & Patricia Lester 80s Goddess Gown
Charles & Patricia Lester 80s Goddess Gown

Charles & Patricia Lester 80s Goddess Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 80s goddess gown from Charles & Patricia Lester. the bodice is pleated in the Fortuny

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1980s Welsh Evening Gowns

Charles Patricia Lester for Bergdorf Goodman
Charles Patricia Lester for Bergdorf Goodman

Charles Patricia Lester for Bergdorf Goodman

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the works of Mario Fourtuny the design duo of Charles and Patricia Lester continue to

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Late 20th Century British Coats and Outerwear

Charles and Patricia Lester Micro Pleated Flaming Red Silk Gown
Charles and Patricia Lester Micro Pleated Flaming Red Silk Gown

Charles and Patricia Lester Micro Pleated Flaming Red Silk Gown

By Patricia Lester, Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in Gresham, OR

This amazing 80s Charles and Patricia Lester micro-pleated Fortuny-style flaming red silk gown hugs

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1980s Welsh Delphos Gowns

Charles and Patricia Lester Beaded Coat and Dress in the Style of Fortuny
Charles and Patricia Lester Beaded Coat and Dress in the Style of Fortuny

Charles and Patricia Lester Beaded Coat and Dress in the Style of Fortuny

By Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in New Hope, PA

Welsh designers Charles and Patricia Lester have created a process of pleating silk that is based

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Late 20th Century Welsh Evening Dresses

1980s Charles & Patricia Lester Devoree Velvet Capelet
1980s Charles & Patricia Lester Devoree Velvet Capelet

1980s Charles & Patricia Lester Devoree Velvet Capelet

By Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Welsh Designers Charles & Patricia Lester were known for their love of unique handcrafted textiles

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1980s Welsh Cardigans

Patricia Lester Copper Brown Silk Fortuny Pleated Dress & Belt, 1980s
Patricia Lester Copper Brown Silk Fortuny Pleated Dress & Belt, 1980s

Patricia Lester Copper Brown Silk Fortuny Pleated Dress & Belt, 1980s

By Patricia Lester

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Patricia Lester embarked on dressmaking as a way to make stylish and sophisticated dresses for

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1980s Welsh Evening Dresses and Gowns

Charles and Patricia Lester Teal  Devore Velvet Top
Charles and Patricia Lester Teal  Devore Velvet Top

Charles and Patricia Lester Teal Devore Velvet Top

By Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in New York, NY

Product Details: Teal devore velvet top by Charles and Patricia Lester. Boat neckline. Short

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21st Century and Contemporary American Casual Dresses

Patricia and Charles Lester Couture Deco Style Gown
Patricia and Charles Lester Couture Deco Style Gown

Patricia and Charles Lester Couture Deco Style Gown

Located in Toronto, ON

Patricia and Charles Lester Couture gown. Art Deco influence design in cut silk velvet. Comes

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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Evening Dresses and G...

Charles Patricia Lester Silk Bead Trim Top
Charles Patricia Lester Silk Bead Trim Top

Charles Patricia Lester Silk Bead Trim Top

Located in US

Beautiful Charles Patricia Lester top with bead detailing along the neckline, pleated silk

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Early 20th Century Welsh Camisoles and Shell Tops

Charles and Patricia Lester Pleated Silk Gown
Charles and Patricia Lester Pleated Silk Gown

Charles and Patricia Lester Pleated Silk Gown

By Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in US

Beautiful Charles and Patricia Lester pleated silk gown in the style of Fortuny. Art to wear. This

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1980s Welsh Delphos Gowns

Patricia Lester Pleated Gown & Coat
Patricia Lester Pleated Gown & Coat

Patricia Lester Pleated Gown & Coat

By Patricia Lester

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patricia & Charles Lester pleated ensemble is made of dyed and printed pleated silk. Dress has

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Late 20th Century Irish Dress and Coat Ensembles

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The holy grail for a bohemian chic bride, this Thea Porter Couture gown is the ultimate piece for the '70s muse. Thea Porter creations such as this divine example are easily identifi...

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