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New Tarquin Ebker Black White Asymmetrical Delphos Dress w Provenance – S, 1978
New Tarquin Ebker Black White Asymmetrical Delphos Dress w Provenance – S, 1978

New Tarquin Ebker Black White Asymmetrical Delphos Dress w Provenance – S, 1978

By Tarquin Ebker

Located in Tucson, AZ

One of the most cryptic designers of the 20th century, Tarquin Ebker was a disciple of Charles James and designed for Hattie Carnegie in the mid-century. Few of his early pieces exis...

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1970s American Delphos Gowns

Delphos Venezia Pleated Silk Gown
Delphos Venezia Pleated Silk Gown

Delphos Venezia Pleated Silk Gown

By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

Drawstring at collar and neckline are close on one side of dress, not both.

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1980s Italian Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny  Amythest  Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny  Amythest  Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Amythest Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

Named after a Greek classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a process never successfully duplicated.Fortunys delphos w...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny  Amethyst  Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny  Amethyst  Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Amethyst Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

Named after a Greek classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a process never successfully duplicated.Fortunys delphos w...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Black  Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny Black  Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Black Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

Named after a Greek classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a process never successfully duplicated.Fortunys delph...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow
Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow

Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

Named after a Greek classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a process never successfully duplicated Fortunys delphos w...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow
Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow

Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina Chow

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

Named after a Greek classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a process never successfully duplicated Fortunys delph...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

Named after a Greek classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a process never successfully duplicated.Fortunys delphos w...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

Named after a Greek classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a process never successfully duplicated.Fortunys delph...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk Glass Beads & Belt AS FOUND
Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk Glass Beads & Belt AS FOUND

Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk Glass Beads & Belt AS FOUND

By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny

Located in Gresham, OR

Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk, Murano Glass Beads & Gold Stenciled Belt. AS FOUND CONDITION with original labels. Absolutely authentic early Mariano Fortuny gown fo...

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Early 1900s Italian Delphos Gowns

Vera Wang Blush Neoclassical Delphos Column Gown with Trailing Ties – S, 2008
Vera Wang Blush Neoclassical Delphos Column Gown with Trailing Ties – S, 2008

Vera Wang Blush Neoclassical Delphos Column Gown with Trailing Ties – S, 2008

By Vera Wang

Located in Tucson, AZ

A gown so Neoclassical it looks as if it came right off a Greek statue, with floating sash ties that permit endless styling variations. Neither pink nor peach, this gown is a flatter...

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Early 2000s American Delphos Gowns

Prada Dahlia Flame Print Wrap Dress - '20s
Prada Dahlia Flame Print Wrap Dress - '20s

Prada Dahlia Flame Print Wrap Dress - '20s

By Prada

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Prada wrap dress featuring the signature Dahlia Flame print, inspired by dahlia flowers and warm fiery tones, creating a sophisticated and dynamic visual effect. The front wrap desig...

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2010s Italian Delphos Gowns

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 designing costume and fashion with her husband Charles, for over 50 years. Made f...

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1990s British Delphos Gowns

PRADA 2021 Runway green sequin paillettes purple jacquard trim dress IT38 XS
PRADA 2021 Runway green sequin paillettes purple jacquard trim dress IT38 XS

PRADA 2021 Runway green sequin paillettes purple jacquard trim dress IT38 XS

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

PRADA 2021 Runway green sequin paillettes purple jacquard trim dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F01127 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Fall/Winter 2021 Womenswear (Look...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Delphos Gowns

Alexander McQueen Crystal Sequin Bead Draped Plunging Goddess Mini Dress ss 2006
Alexander McQueen Crystal Sequin Bead Draped Plunging Goddess Mini Dress ss 2006

Alexander McQueen Crystal Sequin Bead Draped Plunging Goddess Mini Dress ss 2006

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

Among the Greek-goddess-inspired mini dresses that Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed for his first haute-couture Givenchy collection in 1997 and later for his eponymous "Neptune...

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Early 2000s Italian Delphos Gowns

Elegant 2004 Alberta Ferretti Lilac Crepe Silk full length Evening Gown - Dress
Elegant 2004 Alberta Ferretti Lilac Crepe Silk full length Evening Gown - Dress

Elegant 2004 Alberta Ferretti Lilac Crepe Silk full length Evening Gown - Dress

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in Sheffield, GB

2004 Alberta Ferretti divine Evening Gown crafted from extremely fine crepe chiffon silk in a lavender - lilac shade featuring a draw tie that can be adjusted under the bust, slightl...

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Early 2000s Italian Delphos Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford 1stYear Draped CutOut Overlay Silk Maxi Dress SS2001
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford 1stYear Draped CutOut Overlay Silk Maxi Dress SS2001

Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford 1stYear Draped CutOut Overlay Silk Maxi Dress SS2001

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Chicago, IL

With elongating draping on both sides of the entire dress, the curvaceous panels suggest a more voluptuous, yet svelte, figure.

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Early 2000s French Delphos Gowns

Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful...

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1930s Delphos Gowns

Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s
Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s

Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s

By Madame Gres

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Madame Grès pleated white haute couture gown, circa 1950s — a true museum-worthy piece from the personal archive of Alix Grès, and an exceptionally rare numbered défilé prototype. Of...

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1950s Delphos Gowns

Paco Rabanne Couture Made In France HandPainted Silk Chiffon Pareo Shawl c1960s
Paco Rabanne Couture Made In France HandPainted Silk Chiffon Pareo Shawl c1960s

Paco Rabanne Couture Made In France HandPainted Silk Chiffon Pareo Shawl c1960s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Chicago, IL

While a revolutionary futurist fashion designer in the late 1960s, Paris-based Paco Rabanne (1934-2023) created for an haute-couture client this hand-painted silk chiffon shawl, whic...

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1960s French Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Gauze Sleeveless Coat Vest
Mariano Fortuny Gauze Sleeveless Coat Vest

Mariano Fortuny Gauze Sleeveless Coat Vest

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in Sharon, CT

Offering a Mariano Fortuny (Labeled) Gauze Sleeveless Coat Vest. Label on the shoulder inside seam. Murano Bead on tie string.

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Early 20th Century Italian Delphos Gowns

Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown
Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown

Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown

By Madame Gres

Located in Jersey City, NJ

A true relic of 20th-century fashion history, this original Madame Grès Haute Couture gown from 1956 embodies the sculptural elegance and technical mastery that define her legacy. Cr...

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1950s French Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Black Peplos Gown
Mariano Fortuny Black Peplos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Black Peplos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

This dress is made of finely pleated black colored silk with silk cording along side seams,shoulders and tunic hem with multicolored glass beads threaded through the cording.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Giorgio Armani Silk Pointelle Knit Pleated KeyHoleNeck Delphos Nude Dress c2001
Giorgio Armani Silk Pointelle Knit Pleated KeyHoleNeck Delphos Nude Dress c2001

Giorgio Armani Silk Pointelle Knit Pleated KeyHoleNeck Delphos Nude Dress c2001

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Chicago, IL

With his signature beige color and elegant minimalist bodycon style, Italian Giorgio Armani (1934-2025) designed this semi-transparent 100%-silk pointelle-knit sleeveless fit-and-fla...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

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Dark Pink Delphos Dress

Isabelle de BorchgraveDark Pink Delphos Dress, 2012

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H 56 in W 16 in D 24 in

Dark Pink Delphos Dress

By Isabelle de Borchgrave

Located in San Francisco, CA

Born 1946, Brussels, Belgium; lives in Brussels, Belgium. Isabelle de Borchgrave began her studies at the age of 14 at the Centre des Arts Décoratifs in Brussels. She went on to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

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Mixed Media, Paper

1980's PATRICIA LESTER Fortuny-pleated Delphos gown
1980's PATRICIA LESTER Fortuny-pleated Delphos gown

1980's PATRICIA LESTER Fortuny-pleated Delphos gown

By Patricia Lester

Located in Newport Beach, CA

*MEASUREMENTS* There is no size stated on the label. We estimate the dress to be a US size 4/6 with an intentional looser, 'Delphos' silhouette fit.

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1980s Welsh Delphos Gowns

La Mendola Vintage Barney Purple Silk Maxi Belted Dress
La Mendola Vintage Barney Purple Silk Maxi Belted Dress

La Mendola Vintage Barney Purple Silk Maxi Belted Dress

By La Mendola

Located in Henrico, VA

This beautiful vintage dress by La Mendola, is a rich barney purple silk, is fully lined, and has pleating a along the back of the dress. It is shirt waisted and belted and maxi leng...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Delphos Gowns

Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Blue Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Blue Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress

Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Blue Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress

By Mary McFadden

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Mary McFadden Couture Vintage 1980's Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress This is just so pretty, please use the zoom feature to see details. Size 6 Bust 32" Waist 27" Hips 45" Leng...

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1970s American Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Midnight Black Silk Peplos
Mariano Fortuny Midnight Black Silk Peplos

Mariano Fortuny Midnight Black Silk Peplos

By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny

Located in Houston, TX

Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo created this gown in a Venetian palazzo and it was originally purchased in 1919. Beautifully shaped in luxurious black silk the gown is delicately pleated i...

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20th Century Italian Delphos Gowns

Yuki Torimaru pleated columnar evening gown, Circa 1987
Yuki Torimaru pleated columnar evening gown, Circa 1987

Yuki Torimaru pleated columnar evening gown, Circa 1987

By Yuki

Located in London, GB

Yuki is a Japanese fashion designer based in London. Like many fashion designers of his generation he is originally an architect, having trained at the Architecture Art Institute of...

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1980s British Delphos Gowns

Frank Usher 1970's Dolman Diva Gown
Frank Usher 1970's Dolman Diva Gown

Frank Usher 1970's Dolman Diva Gown

By Frank Usher

Located in Toronto, ON

Frank Usher opened for business in 1946 in London. The company?s specialty was bringing high end details and fresh off the runway inspirations at a more moderate price range, emulati...

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1970s Delphos Gowns

Fortuny Delphos Dress and Velvet Jacket
Fortuny Delphos Dress and Velvet Jacket

Fortuny Delphos Dress and Velvet Jacket

By Fortuny

Located in New Hope, PA

The dress is in excellent condition, trimmed on both sides with Venetian glass beads.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

A Mariano Fortuny "Delphos" Gown in Pleated Café au Lait Silk - Venice 1915
A Mariano Fortuny "Delphos" Gown in Pleated Café au Lait Silk - Venice 1915

A Mariano Fortuny "Delphos" Gown in Pleated Café au Lait Silk - Venice 1915

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1915/1925 Italy / France Sleeveless dress in milky coffee silk pongee, finely pleated model "Delphos", by the famous Venetian couturier who dressed the social and artistic eli...

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1910s Italian Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Labelled Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny Labelled Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Labelled Delphos Gown

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Size: Equivalent french size 38

Mariano Fortuny Labelled Delphos Gown

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1920 Italy Anthracite silk Delphos dress by Venetian couturier Mariano Fortuny.

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1920s French Delphos Gowns

Fortuny Inspired Pleated Copper Silk Evening Dress
Fortuny Inspired Pleated Copper Silk Evening Dress

Fortuny Inspired Pleated Copper Silk Evening Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

This beautiful copper colored pleated dress is from Ray, London. It is an inspired version of a Mariano Fortuny Delphos dress.

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Late 20th Century Delphos Gowns

Vintage 1940's rose peach silk chiffon pleated bodice delphos dress UK 6 US 2
Vintage 1940's rose peach silk chiffon pleated bodice delphos dress UK 6 US 2

Vintage 1940's rose peach silk chiffon pleated bodice delphos dress UK 6 US 2

Located in Nashville, TN

Be still my beating heart. Rendered in the softest shade of rose peach silk chiffon, this original late 1940's dress is a rare piece to behold and the perfect piece to add to your vi...

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1940s Ballerina Day Dresses

Fortuny Delphos
Fortuny Delphos

Fortuny Delphos

By Fortuny

Located in New Hope, PA

Striped Venetian glass beads adorn the shoulders, armholes and sides of the dress. The dress is a stunning shade of saphire blue, a rare and rich deep blue with just a hint of violet.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Fortuny Delphos
Fortuny Delphos

Fortuny Delphos

By Fortuny

Located in New Hope, PA

A pristine Fortuny Delphos with the original belt and the original round box is an exceedingly rare vintage couture find.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Delphos
Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Delphos

Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Delphos

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

Mariano Fortuny shell pink pleated silk Delphos gown circa 1930. Striated white murano glass bead and silk cord trimmed down side seams and armhole. Silk belt stencilled in silver fo...

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Early 20th Century Italian Delphos Gowns

Madame Babani Haute Couture Delphos Gown Circa 1920
Madame Babani Haute Couture Delphos Gown Circa 1920

Madame Babani Haute Couture Delphos Gown Circa 1920

By Babani

Located in Toulon, FR

Madame Babani Haute Couture Delphos Gown Circa 1920 Paris Circa 1920/1930 Satin electric blue silk dress of "Delphos" type inspired by the famous Venetian fashion designer ...

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1920s French Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Sage Green Pleated Silk Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny Sage Green Pleated Silk Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Sage Green Pleated Silk Delphos Gown

By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

Mariano Fortuny sage green pleated silk Delphos gown circa 1930. Venetian glass beads in ochre with rust and brown stripes and silk cord trim down the side seams and armholes.
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Early 20th Century Italian Delphos Gowns

Beige drape jersey Delphos gown with leather collar Alberta Ferretti NEW
Beige drape jersey Delphos gown with leather collar Alberta Ferretti NEW

Beige drape jersey Delphos gown with leather collar Alberta Ferretti NEW

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beige drape jersey Delphos gown. Fabric composition: 100% rayon. Leather details on the collar with snap closure on the left side. Elastic band on the waist. NEW With Tag SIZE 40 (I...

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Early 2000s Italian Delphos Gowns

Beige drape jersey Delphos gown with leather collar Alberta Ferretti NEW
Beige drape jersey Delphos gown with leather collar Alberta Ferretti NEW

Beige drape jersey Delphos gown with leather collar Alberta Ferretti NEW

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beige drape jersey Delphos gown. Fabric composition: 100% rayon. Leather details on the collar with snap closure on the left side. Elastic band on the waist. NEW With Tag SIZE 40 (I...

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Early 2000s Italian Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny Rare Early Black Silk Delphos with Narrow Cord Bodice Wrap
Mariano Fortuny Rare Early Black Silk Delphos with Narrow Cord Bodice Wrap

Mariano Fortuny Rare Early Black Silk Delphos with Narrow Cord Bodice Wrap

By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny

Located in New Hope, PA

It is a very early version of the Delphos and was purchased at Sotheby's in the early 1980's.

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1910s Italian Delphos Gowns

Mary McFadden Lavender Delphos Pleated Backless Gown for Neiman Marcus c 1990
Mary McFadden Lavender Delphos Pleated Backless Gown for Neiman Marcus c 1990

Mary McFadden Lavender Delphos Pleated Backless Gown for Neiman Marcus c 1990

By Mary McFadden

Located in University City, MO

Mary McFadden Lavender pleated backless gown c 1990s The exquisite pale lavender delphos pleated gown has a statuesque silhouette. The Fortuny "style" pleating drapes beautifully a...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Delphos Gowns

Trend Black Wool "Three-In-One" Maxi Dress/ Reversible Sleeveless Top
Trend Black Wool "Three-In-One" Maxi Dress/ Reversible Sleeveless Top

Trend Black Wool "Three-In-One" Maxi Dress/ Reversible Sleeveless Top

Located in New York, NY

Trend's wonderfully detailed "Three-In-One" consists of a Maxi sleeveless dress with detailed netted slit hemline which measures 18 1/2" in length with the slit on the sides standing...

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1990s Italian Delphos Gowns

Tiger Print Chiffon Dress
Tiger Print Chiffon Dress

Tiger Print Chiffon Dress

Located in New York, NY

Tiger print chiffon 2 piece cocktail dress. Sleeveless, fitted tunic hip length top with halter cut armhole and self buttons at shoulders. Dress has a silk underpinning attached to a...

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1970s American Delphos Gowns

Stunning 1970's Mary McFadden Burgundy Red & Gold Evening Dress
Stunning 1970's Mary McFadden Burgundy Red & Gold Evening Dress

Stunning 1970's Mary McFadden Burgundy Red & Gold Evening Dress

By Mary McFadden

Located in Atlanta, GA

This gorgeous burgundy red dress by Mary McFadden conjures up images of romanticism and King Arthur's court. Ms. McFadden's signature micro pleated fabric is a nod to the feminine d...

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1970s American Delphos Gowns

Heavenly 1980's Mary McFadden Pink Goddess Dress With Gold Braid
Heavenly 1980's Mary McFadden Pink Goddess Dress With Gold Braid

Heavenly 1980's Mary McFadden Pink Goddess Dress With Gold Braid

By Mary McFadden

Located in Atlanta, GA

This lovely dress incorporates Mary McFadden's signature exotic style with ultra feminine details to create a modern goddess silhouette perfect for many occasions. The pale rose pin...

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1980s American Delphos Gowns

1990s Bill Blass Tangerine Orange Silk Chiffon Strapless Dress with Shawl
1990s Bill Blass Tangerine Orange Silk Chiffon Strapless Dress with Shawl

1990s Bill Blass Tangerine Orange Silk Chiffon Strapless Dress with Shawl

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful vintage Bill Blass silk chiffon in Tangerine and light yellow strapless dress with shawl attached. Size: 6 Bust: 34”/ Waist: 30” Note: there is faint tiny water stains ( y...

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1970s American Delphos Gowns

Lanvin Ete' 2005 Fortuny Pleated V Neck Maxi Dress Chocolate Brown Alber Elbaz
Lanvin Ete' 2005 Fortuny Pleated V Neck Maxi Dress Chocolate Brown Alber Elbaz

Lanvin Ete' 2005 Fortuny Pleated V Neck Maxi Dress Chocolate Brown Alber Elbaz

By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lanvin Ete' 2005 Fortuny style pleated V neck, sleeveless maxi dress in chocolate brown. This statement making dress was designed by Alber Elbaz, it features raw seams & edges, a V n...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Delphos Gowns

Yves St. Laurent Purple Chiffon Couture Evening Gown
Yves St. Laurent Purple Chiffon Couture Evening Gown

Yves St. Laurent Purple Chiffon Couture Evening Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Dress is a simple Grecian-Delphos shape; thin spaghetti straps with gathering at the bust and an asymmetric hemline.

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Late 20th Century French Delphos Gowns

Mary Mcfadden One Shoulder 2 Piece Pleated Ensemble
Mary Mcfadden One Shoulder 2 Piece Pleated Ensemble

Mary Mcfadden One Shoulder 2 Piece Pleated Ensemble

By Mary McFadden

Located in New York, NY

Mary McFadden 2 piece, 2 toned, pleated, one shoulder "delphos" with a braided belt.

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1980s American Delphos Gowns

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 every curve! Beaded smocking of the bodice pleats adds interest to this fabulous p...

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1980s Welsh Delphos Gowns

Vintage 1970s brown silk chiffon sheer cape gown with jeweled neckline
Vintage 1970s brown silk chiffon sheer cape gown with jeweled neckline

Vintage 1970s brown silk chiffon sheer cape gown with jeweled neckline

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous 1970s dark brown flowy silk chiffon gown with jeweled neckline. This gown reminds me of Stavropolous, Halston or Sarmi. Perfect for black tie party. Size: 2 / Small Bust: 30...

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1970s American Delphos Gowns

Madame Gres 1954 Personally Owned Black Velvet Grey Silk Draped Pleated Gown
Madame Gres 1954 Personally Owned Black Velvet Grey Silk Draped Pleated Gown

Madame Gres 1954 Personally Owned Black Velvet Grey Silk Draped Pleated Gown

By Madam Gres

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This is a historically significant haute couture gown personally owned by the legendary French designer Madame Grès. Created in 1954, the gown showcases her iconic mastery of draping...

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1950s French Delphos Gowns

Delphos Venezia Fortuny Style Strapless Dress or Long Skirt
Delphos Venezia Fortuny Style Strapless Dress or Long Skirt

Delphos Venezia Fortuny Style Strapless Dress or Long Skirt

Located in New Hope, PA

A beautiful shade of coral silk is accented with a braided cord and striped Venetian glass beads on either side> It slips on with an elastic top, or waistband if you prefer to wear i...

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Delphos
Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Delphos

Mariano Fortuny Shell Pink Delphos

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

Named after a Greek classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a process never successfully duplicated.Fortunys de...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Nude Tone Jersey Maxi Dress
Valentino Nude Tone Jersey Maxi Dress

Valentino Nude Tone Jersey Maxi Dress

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Valentino, nude tone, silk jersey, delphos, inspired maxi dress, having a halter neckline, with an attached neck piece in bronze tone metals inspired by African sculpture.

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2010s Italian Maxi Dress

A Mariano Fortuny Velvet Gold Printed Kaftan Coat - Venice Circa 1915/1925
A Mariano Fortuny Velvet Gold Printed Kaftan Coat - Venice Circa 1915/1925

A Mariano Fortuny Velvet Gold Printed Kaftan Coat - Venice Circa 1915/1925

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in Toulon, FR

Fortuny black printed label on gold. To note the Delphos dress of Mariano Fortuny on the photos is not included in this sale.

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1920s Italian Opera Coats

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 on the famous Fortuny pleated Delphos and Peplos dresses. This outfit is unusual be...

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Late 20th Century Welsh Evening Dresses

Fortuny Inspired Pale Aqua Silk Blend Dress or Caftan
Fortuny Inspired Pale Aqua Silk Blend Dress or Caftan

Fortuny Inspired Pale Aqua Silk Blend Dress or Caftan

Located in New Hope, PA

Pale aqua, blue green the color of beach glass in a pleated silk blend is used to create a very romantic dress in the style of Mariano Fortuny. The dress is even twisted and rolled ...

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Fortuny Stenciled Velvet Coat

Fortuny Stenciled Velvet Coat

By Fortuny

Located in New Hope, PA

These rare pieces were hand made and hand decorated in Venice, and they are even harder to find than the iconic pleated Delphos dress. This stunning open caftan is from an Oyster Ba...

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Fortuny Gold Stenciled Cinnamon Velvet Coat

Fortuny Gold Stenciled Cinnamon Velvet Coat

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in New Hope, PA

These rare pieces were hand made and hand decorated in Venice, and they are even harder to find than the iconic pleated Delphos dress. An identical coat is pictured in the book Fortu...

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A Pleated Silk Delphos dress by Mariano Fortuny - Venice Circa 1930
A Pleated Silk Delphos dress by Mariano Fortuny - Venice Circa 1930

A Pleated Silk Delphos dress by Mariano Fortuny - Venice Circa 1930

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1920-1930 Italy - Venice Delphos long dress in apricot-coloured pleated silk pongee by the famous Italian couturier Mariano Fortuny (Attributed to).

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Mariano Fortuny Black  Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Black Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

Named after a Greek classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a process never successfully duplicated.Fortunys delphos w...

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1980's Jeanne Marc Delphos Evening Dress With Jacket
1980's Jeanne Marc Delphos Evening Dress With Jacket

1980's Jeanne Marc Delphos Evening Dress With Jacket

By Jeanne Marc

Located in Atlanta, GA

This contemporary Jeanne Marc ensemble incorporates a signature micro pleated candlelight white fabric in a satin finish which drapes the feminine form beautifully and is reminiscent...

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1920's MARIANO FORTUNY pleated black silk DELPHOS gown
1920's MARIANO FORTUNY pleated black silk DELPHOS gown

1920's MARIANO FORTUNY pleated black silk DELPHOS gown

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in San Fransisco, CA

jet black pleated silk 'Delphos' gown with Venetian striped glass beads and stamped gold silk belt from Mariano Fortuny dating to the 1920's. Adjustable drawstring at neckline. Fits ...

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1920s Italian Delphos Gowns

1930's MARIANO FORTUNY black silk pleated Delphos gown
1930's MARIANO FORTUNY black silk pleated Delphos gown

1930's MARIANO FORTUNY black silk pleated Delphos gown

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, micro-pleated, silk 'Delphos' gown with Venetian striped glass beads and stamped gold silk belt from Mariano Fortuny dating to the 1930's.

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1980s Patricia Lester Coral Silk Fortuny Style Delphos Gown
1980s Patricia Lester Coral Silk Fortuny Style Delphos Gown

1980s Patricia Lester Coral Silk Fortuny Style Delphos Gown

By Patricia Lester

Located in Gresham, OR

A 1980s silk pleated and hand-dyed Fortuny-style Delphos gown by Patricia Lester features her signature fabric technique style and design. The fluidity of her designs are simple and ...

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1980s British Delphos Gowns

Christian Dior by Galliano  'Hommage to Mariano Fortuny' Delphos Gown
Christian Dior by Galliano  'Hommage to Mariano Fortuny' Delphos Gown

Christian Dior by Galliano 'Hommage to Mariano Fortuny' Delphos Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1999 John Galliano, for the House of Dior, designed a homage to Mariano Fortuny. This Delphos gown fashioned of accordian pleated teal china silk in the fashion of the original Fortu...

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1970s Stavropolous mauve silk print Dress

1970s Stavropolous mauve silk print Dress

By George Stavropoulos

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One of many diaphanous gowns from Stavropolous made from silk chiffon. A beautiful mix of mauve and cream with touches of orange, create the palate of colors on this beautiful gown....

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1970s American Delphos Gowns

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Charles and Patricia Lester Couture Fortuny Style Burgundy Silk Pleated Dress

Charles and Patricia Lester Couture Fortuny Style Burgundy Silk Pleated Dress

By Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in New Hope, PA

The hemline is finished with a matching narrow cord, similar to the ones used on the sides of a Delphos. The dress bears the Charles and Patricia Lester Couture label at the center ...

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1990s Welsh Delphos Gowns

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Cleopatra Style 1980's Mary McFadden Turquoise Goddess Dress

Cleopatra Style 1980's Mary McFadden Turquoise Goddess Dress

By Mary McFadden

Located in Atlanta, GA

Create a modern day Cleopatra look with this stunning Mary McFadden Couture goddess dress from the 1980's. The turquoise micro pleated fabric is a nod to the feminine designs of Ma...

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Richilene Fuchsia Micro Pleat Beaded Evening Dress, 1980’s

Richilene Fuchsia Micro Pleat Beaded Evening Dress, 1980’s

By Richilene

Located in Atlanta, GA

The bright fuchsia color of this 1980’s Richilene evening dress is captivating though the phenomenal bead work on the sleeves is the real show stopper. Beautifully made with a micro...

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1980's Mary McFadden Evening Dress With Dragon Motif Sleeves
1980's Mary McFadden Evening Dress With Dragon Motif Sleeves

1980's Mary McFadden Evening Dress With Dragon Motif Sleeves

By Mary McFadden

Located in Atlanta, GA

The crowd will part when you make an entrance in this stunning Mary McFadden Couture evening dress. This lovely dress incorporates Mary McFadden's signature exotic style and micro p...

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1980s American Delphos Gowns

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1970s Gunn Trigere Honey-Color Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown w/ Lamé Lace Trim

1970s Gunn Trigere Honey-Color Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown w/ Lamé Lace Trim

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1970s Gunn Trigeré honey-color crinkled silk chiffon Goddess gown w/ lamé floral lace trim at neckline and shoulders. Gathered, dropped waist for a "Delphos" lo...

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1970s American Delphos Gowns

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Mary McFadden Numbered Couture Jeweled Raspberry Keyhole Back Gown - XS-S, 1980s

Mary McFadden Numbered Couture Jeweled Raspberry Keyhole Back Gown - XS-S, 1980s

By Mary McFadden

Located in Tucson, AZ

“Modesty, what elegance!” said Coco Chanel. McFadden reiterates with a statuesque gown that evokes Greek goddess-like femininity but reveals nothing except a keyhole in the center ba...

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1970s Mint Green Matte Jersey Pleated Gown by Malcom Starr for Saks Fifth Avenue

1970s Mint Green Matte Jersey Pleated Gown by Malcom Starr for Saks Fifth Avenue

By Malcolm Starr

Located in University City, MO

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1970s American Delphos Gowns

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Delphos Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary delphos dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Beige, Purple and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a delphos dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fortuny, Mary McFadden and George Stavropoulos each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Delphos Dress?

The price for a delphos dress starts at $299 and tops out at $16,500, and on average, selling for $1,500.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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