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Chinese Qipao

G.V.G.V. purple green tapestry jacquard dark velvet belted robe coat FR38 M
G.V.G.V. purple green tapestry jacquard dark velvet belted robe coat FR38 M

G.V.G.V. purple green tapestry jacquard dark velvet belted robe coat FR38 M

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Material: Rayon, Cotton Color: Purple, Green Pattern: Barocco Closure: Button Lining: Purple Fabric Extra Details: Green Chinese Qipao buttons. Made in: Japan CONDITION: Condition: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Coats

SHIATZY CHEN dusty pink modal oriental embroidery qipao collar sweater IT40 S
SHIATZY CHEN dusty pink modal oriental embroidery qipao collar sweater IT40 S

SHIATZY CHEN dusty pink modal oriental embroidery qipao collar sweater IT40 S

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SHIATZY CHEN dusty pink modal oriental embroidery qipao collar sweater IT40 S Reference: CC/A00476 Brand: Shiatzy Chen Material: Modal Color: Pink Pattern: Animal Print Closure: Butt...

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2010s Chinese Pullovers

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Asian Print Gold Lame Brocade Gown, 1960s
Asian Print Gold Lame Brocade Gown, 1960s

Asian Print Gold Lame Brocade Gown, 1960s

Located in Houston, TX

With its high collar, straight silhouette, and ankle length, the dress is reminiscent of the Chinese cheongsam or qipao. The dress features a slit at the center back.

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

SHANGHAI TANG silky Chinese qipao button mandarin collar dolman jacket IT46 S
SHANGHAI TANG silky Chinese qipao button mandarin collar dolman jacket IT46 S

SHANGHAI TANG silky Chinese qipao button mandarin collar dolman jacket IT46 S

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SHANGHAI TANG silky blue Chinese qipao button mandarin collar dolman jacket IT46 S Reference: JSLE/A00054 Brand: Shanghai Tang Material: Polyester Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coats

G.V.G.V. purple green tapestry jacquard dark velvet belted robe coat FR38 M
G.V.G.V. purple green tapestry jacquard dark velvet belted robe coat FR38 M

G.V.G.V. purple green tapestry jacquard dark velvet belted robe coat FR38 M

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Material: Rayon, Cotton Color: Purple, Green Pattern: Barocco Closure: Button Lining: Purple Fabric Extra Details: Green Chinese Qipao buttons. Made in: Japan CONDITION: Condition: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Coats

VALENTINO red wool Chinoiserie knot button double breasted coat IT38 XS
VALENTINO red wool Chinoiserie knot button double breasted coat IT38 XS

VALENTINO red wool Chinoiserie knot button double breasted coat IT38 XS

By Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO red wool Chinoiserie knot button double breasted coat IT38 XS Reference: CC/A00517 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli As seen on: Eugenie Niarchos Material: Fee...

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2010s Italian Coats

Giorgio di Sant'Angelo Floral Color Block Cut-Out Back Maxi Dress, 1970s
Giorgio di Sant'Angelo Floral Color Block Cut-Out Back Maxi Dress, 1970s

Giorgio di Sant'Angelo Floral Color Block Cut-Out Back Maxi Dress, 1970s

By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Created for a holiday line in 1971, this Sant’Angelo dress is made from a variety of printed jersey fabrics in a silhouette that mimics the Chinese qipao. The body is done in a round...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

rare VIVIENNE TAM purple Chinese print asymmetric drape qipao dress US0 XS
rare VIVIENNE TAM purple Chinese print asymmetric drape qipao dress US0 XS

rare VIVIENNE TAM purple Chinese print asymmetric drape qipao dress US0 XS

By Vivienne Tam

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare VIVIENNE TAM purple Chinese print asymmetric drape qipao dress US0 XS Reference: CELG/A00386 Brand: Vivienne Tam Material: Viscose Color: Purple, Multicolour Pattern: Ethnic Clo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S
COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S Reference: LNKO/A02110 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Black Material: Ace...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses and Tops

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S
COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS BLACK Chinese butterfly knot buttons satin boxy qipao shirt S Reference: LNKO/A02110 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Black Material: Ace...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses and Tops

SHANGHAI TANG black velvet chinoiserie knot buttons qipao jacket S
SHANGHAI TANG black velvet chinoiserie knot buttons qipao jacket S

SHANGHAI TANG black velvet chinoiserie knot buttons qipao jacket S

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Old Chinese nightclub print at lining. Made in: China CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.

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2010s Chinese Jackets

SHANGHAI TANG red beige rose floral print silk lined qipao dress UK6 XS
SHANGHAI TANG red beige rose floral print silk lined qipao dress UK6 XS

SHANGHAI TANG red beige rose floral print silk lined qipao dress UK6 XS

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SHANGHAI TANG red beige rose floral print silk lined qipao dress UK6 XS Reference: CC/A00395 Brand: Shanghai Tang Material: Cotton Color: Red, Beige Pattern: Floral Closure: Button L...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cocktail Dresses

rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black chinoise brocade pearls bodysuit FR38 M
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black chinoise brocade pearls bodysuit FR38 M

rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black chinoise brocade pearls bodysuit FR38 M

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black chinoise brocade pearls bodysuit FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00907 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Acetate, Blend Color: B...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blouses and Tops

SHANGHAI TANG navy velvet pink lining Chinese Qipao jacket  UK10 M
SHANGHAI TANG navy velvet pink lining Chinese Qipao jacket  UK10 M

SHANGHAI TANG navy velvet pink lining Chinese Qipao jacket UK10 M

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SHANGHAI TANG navy velvet pink lining Chinese Qipao jacket UK10 M Brand: Shanghai Tang Material: Velvet Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Detail: Chinese Qipao jacket.

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2010s Chinese Blazers

Chinese Qipao in sky-blue and straw-yellow silk damask, Circa 1950
Chinese Qipao in sky-blue and straw-yellow silk damask, Circa 1950

Chinese Qipao in sky-blue and straw-yellow silk damask, Circa 1950

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1950/1960 France Skin-tight chinese dress called qipao or cheongsam in sky-blue and straw-yellow silk damask dating from the years 1950/1960.

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1950s French Chinese Dresses

Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s
Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s

Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s

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Size: none; comparable to size S

Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

From the estate of a WWII nurse who traveled Asia (alone!) during her leave, this traffic-stopping dress was custom-made in Shanghai in the only color that counts: red brocade. As c...

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1940s Chinese Chinese Dresses

A Jet Pearl Embroidered Cocktail Dress Circa 1960
A Jet Pearl Embroidered Cocktail Dress Circa 1960

A Jet Pearl Embroidered Cocktail Dress Circa 1960

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Size: Equivalent French size 35/36

A Jet Pearl Embroidered Cocktail Dress Circa 1960

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1960/1965 France Elegant cocktail dress entirely embroidered with black jet beads probably Haute Couture, inspired by Chinese qipao and dating from the 1960s. Sheath dress, l...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997
Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997

Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997

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Size: vintage 6; comparable to size M

Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997

By HUEY WALTZER

Located in Tucson, AZ

A perennial favorite of femmes fatale for its lean, body-conscious silhouette, the cheongsam—with its high neckline and asymmetrically-fastened bodice—effortlessly unites modesty and...

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1990s American Chinese Dresses

SHANGHAI TANG black beige floral lace overlay Qipao collar midi dress S
SHANGHAI TANG black beige floral lace overlay Qipao collar midi dress S

SHANGHAI TANG black beige floral lace overlay Qipao collar midi dress S

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Conical bra pads. Made in: China CONDITION: Condition: Very good, this item was pre-owned and is in very good condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ball Gowns

Elizabeth - Sexy John Galliano Stretch Silk Chinese Dress
Elizabeth - Sexy John Galliano Stretch Silk Chinese Dress

Elizabeth - Sexy John Galliano Stretch Silk Chinese Dress

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

From the genius pattern-maker himself we offer this take on the traditional Chinese cheongsam or qipao. He has created an entirely new design however in his cut through the dress whi...

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1990s Day Dresses

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

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2010s Italian Cropped Jackets

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By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Wool navy coat. New with tag. 90% wool 10% cashmere 100% silk- lining Size 44.

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2010s French Coats and Outerwear

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Switzerland, CH

An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

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Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s

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By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt and a blouse, delicate plunging backline decorated with a bow. Material: silk, lac...

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1640s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Runway Black Bombshell Vinyl Coat
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Runway Black Bombshell Vinyl Coat

Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Runway Black Bombshell Vinyl Coat

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Iconic black Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996 Collection Bombshell vinyl trench coat. This stunning jacket exudes a hypnotic blend of dominance and sophistication. Its sculptural s...

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Christian Dior Haute Couture Wool and Feather Suit, Ferre
Christian Dior Haute Couture Wool and Feather Suit, Ferre

Christian Dior Haute Couture Wool and Feather Suit, Ferre

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in New York, NY

Christian Dior Haute Couture Wool and Feather Trimmed Suit by Gianfranco Ferre. Ivory wool is lined in silk, with 2 extravagant cuffs of varied white feathers, hand painted in silver...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Valentino Haute Couture Cotton & Guipure Maxi Dress
Valentino Haute Couture Cotton & Guipure Maxi Dress

Valentino Haute Couture Cotton & Guipure Maxi Dress

By Valentino

Located in Geneva, CH

A ravishing and romantic piece of Valentino haute couture dating from the 70's. The short sleeved see-through guipure and cotton dress features a cut-out detail at the neckline. Fitt...

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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Important Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat, 1970 Fall/Winter
Important Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat, 1970 Fall/Winter

Important Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat, 1970 Fall/Winter

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary Museum Quality Yves Saint Laurent Early Haute Couture coat from fall/winter 1970 in a Russian style which predates his Opera Ballets Russes collection by half a decade...

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1970s French Coats and Outerwear

Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453
Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453

Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Store item: 68453 This Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW is a rare find. Made solely of faceted lucite beads in white, green and turquoise pastel hues join...

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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2010 Runway gold buckle cream shearling cape FR36
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2010 Runway gold buckle cream shearling cape FR36

rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2010 Runway gold buckle cream shearling cape FR36

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2010 Runway gold buckle cream shearling cape FR36 Reference: TGAS/D00877 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: AW2010 - Runway Material: Shear...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Capes

Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002

Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

Vivienne Westwood Black Faux Fur Oversized Cropped Jacket, fw 1993
Vivienne Westwood Black Faux Fur Oversized Cropped Jacket, fw 1993

Vivienne Westwood Black Faux Fur Oversized Cropped Jacket, fw 1993

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Cropped Faux Fur Jacket ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Crafted from black faux fur ▪ Designed in a cropped, oversized fit ▪ ...

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1990s English Jackets

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White tweed skirt- suit with owl 's branded button Chanel

White tweed skirt- suit with owl 's branded button Chanel

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White tweed skirt- suit with owl 's branded button. Shoulder pad. Chain inside the jacket in the bottom edge. Fabric composition: 63% cotton 18% polyamide 12% polyethylene 7% rayon B...

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2010s French Skirt Suits

1960s Chanel Haute Couture Gold and Brown Jacket and Dress Ensemble
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Gold and Brown Jacket and Dress Ensemble

1960s Chanel Haute Couture Gold and Brown Jacket and Dress Ensemble

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Fabulous 1960s Chanel Haute Couture jacket and dress ensemble crafted from a gold, sage green and light brown plaid tweed. The jacket is collarless with four patch pockets and stunni...

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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Jean Paul Gaultier Multicolour Virgin Wool Coat with Mongolian Fur Trim, FW 2004
Jean Paul Gaultier Multicolour Virgin Wool Coat with Mongolian Fur Trim, FW 2004

Jean Paul Gaultier Multicolour Virgin Wool Coat with Mongolian Fur Trim, FW 2004

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

This Jean Paul Gaultier coat from the Fall-Winter 2004 collection is crafted from a patchwork of virgin wool panels in an array of earthy tones, including brown, green, blue, and mus...

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Early 2000s Italian Coats and Outerwear

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