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.
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.
1980s Patricia and Charles Lester 'Zelda' Navy Blue Devoree Velvet Gown
By Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Patricia and Charles Lester drop waist evening gown.
1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress
By Patricia Lester, Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in London, GB
This is a truly elegant formal gown by renowned occasion wear designer Patricia Lester who has been designing costume and fashion with her husband Charles, for over 50 years.
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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 scrolling pattern.
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 style with beautiful beading.
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 make their hand printed luxurious velvets today by hand as they always have.
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 every curve!
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 and 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 Lester. Long, pleated, golden-yellow silk dress with a neckline embellished with small...
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 on the famous Fortuny pleated Delphos and Peplos dresses.
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.
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, and this oversized cardigan/capelet is no exception.
Charles Patricia Lester 1970s Fortuny Style Burnt Velvet Pleated Top & Skirt Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Charles Patricia Lester 1970s Fortuny Style Burnt Velvet Pleated Top & Skirt Set – a truly exceptional ensemble that embodies the luxurious and artistic spirit of the...
Patricia Lester Copper Brown Silk Fortuny Pleated Dress & Belt, 1980s
By Patricia Lester
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian Vogue, 1986 wearing Charles Patricia Lester.
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 sleeves. 58" bust, 28.5" shoulder width, 30" length.
Vintage Charles and Patricia Lester Couture Lilac Devorre Velvet Tunic /Dress
By Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage lilac tunic dress by Charles and Patricia Lester Couture. The dress/tunic is meant to be worn loose, and can fit up to bust 50''.
Charles and Patricia Lester Couture Fortuny Style Burgundy Silk Pleated Dress
By Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in New Hope, PA
Patricia Lester designed this stunning burgundy silk evening dress in partnership with her husband Charles Lester.
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 Lester. Fuchsia pink pleated silk ensemble comprising a tunic with a plunging neckline...
Charles Patricia Lester Silk Bead Trim Top
Located in US
Beautiful Charles Patricia Lester top with bead detailing along the neckline, pleated silk throughout and a frilled hem. 100% silk.
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.
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.
Vintage Lillie Rubin 1990s Amazing Fully Beaded Sequined Pearl Silk Fringe Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage early 90s LILLIE RUBIN black beaded, sequined, and pearled silk cocktail flapper dress! Heavily hand beaded black seed beads throughout the skirt. Gold and silver seq...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Vintage NWT Valentino FW Runway 2006 Sheer Side Silk Embellished Dress Gown US 6
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Vintage Valentino Sheer Side Silk Embellished Dress Gown US size - 6 F/W Runway 2006 This is a stunning Valentino and it is almost shocking when you realize how deep that side pa...
Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown from the 1930's. Typical bias slim cut velvet with flutter sleeves with incredible sheer Art Deco arrow designs radiating out. Side snap opening...
Silk Dress Embroidered with Sequins, 1960s-1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silk dress embroidered with sequins and beads. Circa 1960s-1970s. No signature. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditi...
Vintage Bob Mackie Navy Blue Fully Embellished Iris Flower Long Dress US 6, 8
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown Designer sizes 6 and 8 ( modern size will be smaller - pls. check measurements). Hand Beaded, 100% Silk, Navy Blue Sequins Backg...
Vintage Liancarlo Couture Size 10 Black Off Shoulder Silk Velvet Burn Out Gown
By Liancarlo Couture, Liancarlo
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s LIANCARLO COUTURE black silk chiffon and lightweight silk velvet burnout evening dress! Features a structured perfect fitting bodice, with built-in interior support to...
Stunning Vintage Stephen Yearick 1980s Fully Beaded Shooting Star Chiffon Gown
By Stephen Yearick
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning musuem quality 80s STEPHEN YEARICK Couture for Neiman Marcus silk chiffon fully beaded 'Shooting Star' shoulder open back evening gown! Wonderful flattering fit that fits li...
1960s Haute Couture International Heavily Beaded Gown Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Haute Couture International 1960s gown is an absolute stunner featuring immaculate beading throughout in a silver hue. There is a center back zipper closure. It is composed of 1...
1970's Victoria RoyalBlack Jersey and Silver Beaded Gown
By Victoria Royal
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black jersey long sleeve gown with a silver beaded bodice from the 1970's by Hong Kong Victoria Royal. The gown has a V neckline and the bodice is beaded all over with silver beads ...
Loris Azzaro dress by Loris Azzaro circa 1970-1980
By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
AZZARO - 1970s-1980s Collection, under the artistic direction of Loris Azzaro. Gray silk dress embroidered with pearls and sequins. Size and composition labels missing; it fits a F...
BILL BLASS circa 1983 Midnight Blue Silk Velvet Gown with Ruched Peplum, SZ 6
By Bill Blass
Located in Richardson, TX
This circa 1983-1984 ankle-length evening gown from Bill Blass Collection III features a sumptuous midnight blue silk velvet shell with a surplice bodice, a high waist, and a long, s...
Mary McFadden Jet Encrusted Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary McFadden's cafe and black pleated cocktail dress with large gathered sleeves and a jet embellished "harness" which wraps around the shoulders. Extra long sleeves pool at wrists...
Hanae Mori Crushed Velvet Gown
By Hanae Mori
Located in New York, NY
Silvery gold crushed velvet gown by Hanae Mori, Paris. Unusual sheer mesh inserts on raglan lines with large padded round shoulders. 1980s France. Length 56", waist 32", bust 38", h...
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. Same fabric as lining only inside the bust. SIZE 38/ 40 (Fr) M/L
Jean Muir Dress Documented 1971 Rare
By Jean Muir
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Dress just takes my breath away! It is one of my favorites from Jean Muir. The fabric with a moire effect has incredible drape, that just flows and moves with your body. Empir...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Fall Winter 1995 Runway Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Set
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Runway 1995 Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Silk Blouse, Vest & Skirt Set This rare outfit from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1995 runway show is a striking mix of mens...
Yves Saint Laurent Turquoise Bead Gilt Nautilus Shell Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Turquoise Gilt Nautilus Shell Tassel Necklace for YSL Rive Gauche. Natural turquoise beads hand knotted onto a hammered gilt bronze shell pendant with celadon sil...
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1970s Victoria Royal Kelly Green + White Abstract Floral Sequined Chiffon Gown
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1970s VICTORIA ROYAL kelly green and white abstract floral sequined gown / maxi dress! Printed throughout the dress, sleeves, trim and cuffs. Hundreds of hand-sewn li...
Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin Schiaparelli 1950's
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin with red satin lining. One button in the middle front on the top. Pockets on both side. SIZE 44 (Fr) L
$2,303
Size: Pants UK 8 / Jacket UK 8-10.
AW 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Pinstriped Blazer Pant Trouser Suit
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime Autumn / Winter 2001 Yves Saint Laurent Suit by Tom Ford. Featuring an impeccably tailored pinstriped blazer and complimenting mid-rise matching pant. The suit features a d...
$2,046
Size: Equivalent to size 38-40 France
A Ball gown in pink embroidered silk by Rolf & Cie - Paris Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920-1925 France Stunning evening gown in pink silk embroidered with pearls and sequins from Rolf & Cie in Paris, dating from the Twenties. Dress with thin straps, low wais...
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. ( 2 extra button provided) Lining composition probably rayon or acetate. Hook...
Dries Van Noten Black Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress, 2000s
By Dries van Noten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 2000s Dries Van Noten Evening dress. Black silk satin and chiffon with a patchwork of different and interesting beadwork - from seed beads to bugle beads. Simple silhouette wi...
1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...
$1,900
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2016 Sample Wedding Gown Lace White Beach Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection Sample Wedding Dress White Lace Nude underlay Semi-Sheer Side zip No size or comp tag Excellent Condition, extremely faint traces of makeup by ...
2007 Runway Documented Chanel Off-White Sequin Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This party-ready mini-dress walked the runway as part of Chanel’s Spring 2007 ready-to-wear collection (look 58/77). Vogue said of this 1960s-inspired collection, “It was up-tempo, l...
NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli 2008 Collection Silk Brown Illusion Lace Dress It 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli Silk Brown Illusion Lace Dress 2008 Collection Italian size 40 ( measurements you can find below ) Brown silk dress bias-cut finished with exquisite Baroc...
$747Sale Price|50% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Couture Aqua Beaded Rhinestone Sequin Encrusted Vintage 60s Silk Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning couture quality 1960s aqua colored beaded, rhinestone and sequin encrusted jacket ! Made for Julie, Inc. Detroit, which was the premiere shopping destination for luxury fash...
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