1990s Gianni VERSACE Couture Black Pleated Strapless Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in New York, NY
1990s Gianni VERSACE Couture Black Pleated Strapless Dress. Silk blend strapless bodice with cream underlay panel; asymmetric pleats cascading from empire bodice.
Carven Haute Couture Black Silk Taffeta Dress with Accordion Pleats
By Carven
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CARVEN - Haute Couture dress comprised of black silk taffeta flounces decorated with "accordion" pleats.
1950S Sapphire Blue Silk Jersey Couture Hand Pleated Dress With Belt
Located in New York, NY
1950S Sapphire Blue Silk Jersey Couture Hand Pleated Dress With Belt
1980S BERGDORF COUTURE Blush Pink & Black Silk Pleated Strapless Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S BERGDORF COUTURE Blush Pink & Black Silk Pleated Strapless Cocktail Dress
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Nina Ricci Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress - 4 - 1986
By Nina Ricci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This gorgeous Nina Ricci haute couture dress is made of silk and is entirely pleated.
Original Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Silk Dress 70s Ruffle Pleated
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Berlin, BE
This is the most gorgeous dress! It is made of such a beautiful delicate silk fabric and lovely strong saturated colours, the shape is typical 1970s.
1970S Black Silk Faille Couture Hand Pleated LBD Dress With Lace Sleeves & Vict
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black Silk Faille Couture Hand Pleated LBD Dress With Lace Sleeves & Victorian Collar
1974 Christian Dior Haute Couture Black Silk Chiffon Pleated Dress No.00299I
By Christian Dior
Located in Studio City, CA
1974 A/H Christian Dior haute couture black silk chiffon pleated dress with ruffled neck, sleeves and hem.
Valentino Set Haute Couture Pleated Skirt in Silk Crepe
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Set Haute Couture composed of a top entirely embroidered with pearls and sequins, and a pleated skirt in silk crepe. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional inform...
1990S MAURIZIO GALANTE Ecru Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Artfully Hand-Pleated
By Maurizio Galante
Located in New York, NY
Missing label 1990S MAURIZIO GALANTE Ecru Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Artfully Hand-Pleated Cocktail Dress
RARE Prada 2006 Pleated Silk & Lace Lingerie Style Evening Cocktail Dress 42
By Prada
Located in Switzerland, CH
DETAILS: A rare find - this Prada dress is from the famous 2006 collection Just like couture - handsewn by the seamstresses in PRADA's atelier Finest silk, accentuated with a black...
1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Ivory Checkered Silk Pleated Dress
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra chic and highly coveted Christian Dior haute couture museum-quality ivory checkered silk pleated mini dress dating back to spring/summer 1968.
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Size: equivalent S / M - see measures
KRIZIA "New" Haute Couture Black Flounced Pleated Silk Dress - Unworn
By Krizia
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
KRIZIA "New" Haute Couture, single piece unique design, black flounced pleated silk dress with bordeaux hems - Unworn SIZE: equivalent to about Small / Medium, please review approx ...
Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress, 1983
By Christian Dior
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Dior Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress. This gorgeous dress by Dior was created by Marc Bohan for the 1983 Spring/Summer Haute Couture Collection.
Vintage 1960's Galanos Couture Nude Butterfly Print Sheer Silk Pleated Dress
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Galanos couture large-scale butterfly print nude silk chiffon dress set dating back to his 1969 collection.
1968 Christian Dior Couture London Stripe Silk Pleated Drop-Waist Mod Dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of Haute Couture. While the House of Dior is still a thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without...
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Size: equivalent S / M - see measures
VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture White Bow Pleated Black Silk Dress Gown - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture, one shoulder strap with white bow, vertical white left side stripe, pleated black silk dress gown - Unworn, New.
Unavailable
Size: equivalent S / M - see measures
VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Lilac Top Jacket Pleated Skirt Sequins Silk-Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture lilac, 3 pcs, top jacket and pleated skirt, with swarovski sequins, Valentino's single piece unique design, silk ensemble - Unworn, New SIZE: equivalent to a...
1950s Curiel Couture Pleated Purple Silk Chiffon Strapless Bustier Goddess Gown
By Gigliola Curiel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simply stunning and incredibly timeless Gigliola Curiel Italian couture heavy pleated royal purple silk chiffon gown dating back to the mid 1950's.
1970's Galanos Jade Green Pleated Silk Chiffon Dress
By James Galanos
Located in San Francisco, CA
A jade green goddess creation! Finely pleated throughout with nine silk chiffon covered buttons featured on center front of dress; upper torso with vertical pleating; pleated long sl...
1960s Martha Weathered Couture Ruby-Red Pleated Silk Draped Grecian Goddess Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare and extraordinarily beautiful Martha Weathered pleated red silk chiffon one-shoulder grecian goddess gown dating back to the early 1960’s.
1968 La Mendola Couture Heavily Pleated Yellow Silk-Jersey Beaded Glamour Gown
By La Mendola
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely breathtaking and ultra rare La Mendola Italian couture vibrant yellow pleated silk jersey beaded glamour gown dating back to their 1968 spring/summer collection.
Vintage 1973 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Navy Silk Pleated Petal Collar Gown
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra chic modernist Pierre Balmain haute couture navy blue gown dating back to the 1973 fall-winter collection. Pierre Balmain worked under Robert Pigiuet, Molyneux, and Lucian Lelo...
1960S PERTEGAZ COUTURE Black & White Silk Pleated Mod Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S PERTEGAZ COUTURE Black & White Silk Pleated Mod Dress
VICKY TIEL COUTURE Size 8 Aqua Tan & Purple Pleated Silk Strapless Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage VICKY TIEL COUTURE cocktail dress comes in aqua blue silk chiffon with tan and purple gradient effect throughout and features a pleated sweetheart bustier bodice, and long r...
Ca. 1970 Chanel Haute Couture Silk Day Dress w/Pleating & Neck Ties n°49278
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
Ca. 1970 CHANEL haute couture n°49278 creme colored silk crepe long-sleeved day dress with overstitched pleating detail at the bodice and drop-pleated skirt.
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Size: XXS - Approx. Fr 32/34
Chanel Haute Couture silk fuchsia pleated evening dress, Spring-Summer 1973
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Haute Couture Spring-Summer 1973 silk fuchsia pleated evening dress with 5-layer ruffled skirt and matching shawl
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Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Atelier Versace Couture Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Mini Dress, ss 2004
By Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Versace Evening Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Spring-Summer 2004 ▪ From the Atelier Versace line; these garments are synonymous with French Haute Co...
Vintage 1960s Couture Red Silk Cotton Occasion Dress With Heavy Pleated Detail
Located in London, GB
This luxurious 1960s couture red silk cotton occasion dress boasts magnificent construction, and has been custom made and hand finished.
1970s French Couture Pleated Organza Dress with Ruffle Neckline
Located in London, GB
This spectacular 1970s pleated silk chiffon couture dress is in excellent vintage condition and has beautiful construction, hand finished in places.
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Size: Equivalent French Size 38
A Carven French Haute Couture Evening Dress in Pleated Jersey Silk Circa 1950
By Carven
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950 France Long evening dress in cream silk jersey by Carven dating from the 50s. Dress with cleavage in shape of heart huging the chest, accented by a pleated work recalling...
VICKY TIEL COUTURE Size M Black Polka Dot Pleated Silk Tulle Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1980'S VICKY TIEL COUTURE cocktail dress comes in black silk tulle with velvet polka dots and features a sheer long sleeve top, pleated sweetheart bustier bodice, pencil skir...
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Pleated Silk Abstract Print Mini Dress c.1968
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
This circa 1968 Pierre Cardin haute couture shift dress is based on the concept of the spiral.
1990S MAURIZIO GALANTE Ecru Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Artfully Hand-Pleated C
Located in New York, NY
1990S MAURIZIO GALANTE Ecru Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Artfully Hand-Pleated Cocktail Dress
1990S PATRICIA LESTER Dark Green Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Micro Pleated Bea
By Patricia Lester
Located in New York, NY
1990S PATRICIA LESTER Dark Green Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Micro Pleated Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress Set With Velvet Trim Jacket
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE PLEATS ME Red Silk Wrap with Pleating Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture "Pleats Me" wrap is fashioned from the finest silk. It was created at Elizabeth Mason's Beverly Hills Atelier. This is a couture custom order and can b...
1960s Unlabelled Haute Couture Canary Yellow Silk Pleated Dress
Located in London, GB
Charming 1960s unlabelled French haute couture yellow silk pleated dress with covered buttons and original matching belt.
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.
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Fortuny Pleated Burgundy Silk Flowy Flirty Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE long sleeve dress! Rich burgundy/maroon color.
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