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Charles Patricia Lester

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

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

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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 Charles and Patricia Lester, 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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John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set

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By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...

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1990s French Cardigans

ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Rubiera, RE

ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown
1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown

1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a stunning navy blue knit Thierry Mugler long-sleeve gown, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Mid-1990s, this knit bodycon dress features a mock neck and stands out with...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Exquisite Elaborate Glass Floral Beaded Embroidered Bolero Jacket c 1980s
Exquisite Elaborate Glass Floral Beaded Embroidered Bolero Jacket c 1980s

Exquisite Elaborate Glass Floral Beaded Embroidered Bolero Jacket c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Exquisite heavy glass floral beaded embroidered bolero jacket c 1980s The opulent glass beaded jacket is encrusted with elaborate hand beading accented with embroidered flowers thro...

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1980s Bolero Jackets

Vintage 1920's Coat floral heavy linen flapper coat roaring 20s UK 10-16 US 6-12
Vintage 1920's Coat floral heavy linen flapper coat roaring 20s UK 10-16 US 6-12

Vintage 1920's Coat floral heavy linen flapper coat roaring 20s UK 10-16 US 6-12

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly mesmerising 1920's heavy linen coat, with a pattern of blooming florals in shades of pink, yellow, lilac, blue and fuchsia accented by trailing green foliage accents, sets...

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1920s Coats

1930s Black Fur Jacket with Ornamental Buckle
1930s Black Fur Jacket with Ornamental Buckle

1930s Black Fur Jacket with Ornamental Buckle

Located in London, GB

*Please note, that we will not be able to export this jacket overseas - it must be sent to a UK address, collected in-person or picked up by a courier from our London showroom.* Thi...

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1930s French Jackets

John Galliano Wool Crepe Suit, Fall Winter 1999 Maori Collection.
John Galliano Wool Crepe Suit, Fall Winter 1999 Maori Collection.

John Galliano Wool Crepe Suit, Fall Winter 1999 Maori Collection.

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

Elegant John Galliano textured weave black wool crepe dinner suit, Fall-Winter 1999 Maori collection. The asymmetrical cut jacket drapes into a self fabric "scarf" which nips in wais...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Stavropoulos Couture  Burgundy Draped Silk Dress
1970s Stavropoulos Couture  Burgundy Draped Silk Dress

1970s Stavropoulos Couture Burgundy Draped Silk Dress

By George Stavropoulos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Known for creating beautiful eveningwear, Greek designer George Stavropoulos launched his own label in 1960. Inspired by classical Greek sculpture, his clothes were crafted by hand t...

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Couture Numbered Gown 1970s
Christian Dior Couture Numbered Gown 1970s

Christian Dior Couture Numbered Gown 1970s

By Christian Dior, Mark Bohan

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful blue silk charmeuse numbered couture gown from Christian Dior. The body of the floor length dress is gathered onto the square top stitched enhanced neckline front and bac...

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1970s French Maxi Dresses

1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim

1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim

By Nina Ricci

Located in Gresham, OR

An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a portrait neckline, fitted "princess" seaming, 3/4 sleeves and a faux Empire waist tr...

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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gorgeous Black Evening Dress
Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gorgeous Black Evening Dress

Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gorgeous Black Evening Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

In this stunning black dress, Thierry Mugler marries his signature sculptural precision with motion. The silhouette is razor-sharp, hugging the body with a surgeon’s precision, while...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection Black Gown
1990s Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection Black Gown

1990s Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection Black Gown

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Sleek and stunning long sleeve black silk crepe Ralph Lauren Purple label gown from the 1990s. Subtly contrasting black satin high collar with gold tone buckle detail and long key ho...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

THIERRY MUGLER Late 1990s Soft Mocha Lace Gown
THIERRY MUGLER Late 1990s Soft Mocha Lace Gown

THIERRY MUGLER Late 1990s Soft Mocha Lace Gown

$3,790

Size: See Measurement in description

THIERRY MUGLER Late 1990s Soft Mocha Lace Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

Juding from the S/s 1999 haute Couture runway pic (please see the reference in picture No. 2)they look similar so it might be from that era. NOTE: the material is very stretchy so i...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Black Bias Cut Beaded Silk Evening Dress, FW 2004
Roberto Cavalli Black Bias Cut Beaded Silk Evening Dress, FW 2004

Roberto Cavalli Black Bias Cut Beaded Silk Evening Dress, FW 2004

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Creative Director: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: XS ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown
Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown

Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown

Located in New York, NY

Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown with dipping side hemline from the 1970's. Floaty silk chiffon in 2 different striped prints are spliced to great effect with huge balloon sleev...

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1970s Unknown Maxi Dress

Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006
Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006

Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006

By Giambattista Valli, Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Geneva, CH

If you wish to make an « Red Carpet » appearance at your next event, you can rely on this fantastic 00's Ungaro set composed of a maxi skirt, a blouse and a ruffled shawl. The maxi ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

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