Rare 1960s Does 1920 Red + White Fringe Cotton Drop Waist Flapper 20s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare 1960s does 1920 vintage 'Roaring 20s' demi couture dress! There is so much detail to this gem!
Rare 1960s Does 1920 Red + White Fringe Cotton Drop Waist Flapper 20s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare 1960s does 1920 vintage 'Roaring 20s' demi couture dress! There is so much detail to this gem!
S/S 1997 Jacques Fath Runway Orange Leopard Print Halterneck Mini Dress 38FR/6US
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This orange leopard-print mini dress from Jacques Fath’s Spring/Summer 1997 collection captures the effortless glamour of late-’90s French demi-couture. A pink version debuted on the...
$875Sale Price|23% Off
1990s James Purcell Couture Silk Strapless Vintage 90s Little Black Dress LBD
By James Purcell
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage JAMES PURCELL demi couture silk little black dress! Sharp strapless neckline, that is uber flattering on the shoulders!
Vintage NIna Ricci Size 14 / 16 Red Black Flapper Style Flower Drop Waist Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Great belted or alone. Demi couture numbered 20s style piece, with hand-sewn finishings.
1960s Royal Lynne Gold + Purple Metallic Lurex British Hong Kong A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Tailored bodice, with a flattering bell shaped skirt. Demi couture quality, with the majority of the sewing done by hand.
Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress
By Bullock Wilshire
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 50s Bullock's Wilshire demi couture black silk sequined tea length midi dress!
1960s Gold + Taupe + Brown Silk Brocade Regal Vintage 60s Mod Shift A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s gold, brown metallic and taupe silk brocade demi couture shift dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a slight A-Line skirt.
1960s R & K Originals Ivory Off White Silk Jacquard Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 60
Located in San Diego, CA
Two bows at each side of the waistband. Demi couture quality, with heavy attention to detail.
1960s Yellow, Gray, Black, White Wool Plaid Vintage 60s Wrap Style A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Interior snaps and hook-and-eyes shut at side interior, and at bust. Demi couture quality, with so much attention to detail.
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Dynasty I Magnin Raspberry Red Gold Flowers Silk Satin Vintage 50s Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
MAGNIN raspberry red and gold silk satin sleeveless demi couture dress! Not quite red, and not quite pink, this beautiful gem features gold embroidered silk Asian influenced flowers ...
1990s Jacques Fath Sheer Black Sequin Plunging Satin French Cuff Collared Gown
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1990s, this gorgeous black satin Jacques Fath collared gown handmade demi-couture gown showcases all the exquisite details of a true haute couture garment.
Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld 13c 2013 cruise Versailles dress CC logo buttons
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel Style: 13c / P45082V33194 / AX576 Composition: Fabric composition: 100% cotton, lining 100% silk, underskirt 100% silk. Details: 1. Chanel demi-couture dress in denim cotton d...
1960s Holt Renfrew Silk Lurex Blue + Green Metallic Watercolor 60s A Line Dress
By Holt Renfrew
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HOLT RENFREW demi couture silk lurex blend A-Line dress! Features vibrant watercolor prints throughout.
Beautiful 1950s Rose Print Silk Brocade Brown Orange Gold 50s Dress and Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s demi couture rose print silk brocade dress AND jacket ensemble!
Phenomenal 1960s Navy Blue + Red + White A - Line Dress & Cropped Bolero Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage demi couture navy blue, red and white cotton A-line dress and cropped short sleeve bolero jacket!
$1,387Sale Price|26% Off
Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Semi sheer chiffon sleeves. Demi couture quality, with hand-sewn finished details.
Authorized 1950s Jacques Heim Black Noir Cocktail Dress w Underpinnings & Bolero
By Jacques Heim
Located in Gresham, OR
Authorized 1950s Jacques Heim Black Noir Cocktail Dress w Underpinnings & Bolero: A pristine and exquisitely tailored demi-couture cocktail dress in a matte black floral brocade.
1950s Bess Myerson Lipstick Red + White One Shoulder Vintage 50s Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and exquisite Avant Garde BESS MYERSON by Natlynn Demi Couture lipstick red and white one shoulder silk dress!
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Vintage Black Velvet 90s Corset
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introduced in 1993, Vivienne Westwood’s Gold Label represented the house’s highest tier line, encompassing demi couture and made to measure pieces distinguished by exceptional crafts...
1950s Pierre Balmain Couture Cream Jacquard Two Piece Bridal Set
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
This timeless 1950s New Look style demi couture two piece by Pierre Balmain is in impeccable condition with exceptional line and form.
1960s Kiki Hart Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Nude Illusion Belted Bow Ruffle Dress
By Kiki Hart
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful navy blue silk chiffon, with impeccable demi-couture construction! High collar with a nude illusion dip front bust.
1980s Christian Dior Couture Blue Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This 1980s French demi couture column dress is composed of swathes of blue chiffon silk, brought together with numerous haute couture stitching.
1970s Guy Laroche Couture Coral Red Feather Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
This original 1970s red feather dress ensemble by Guy Laroche is a high-end boutique piece or demi couture order and the perfect statement piece for any event or party.
Vivienne Westwood F/W 1993 Genuine Sheepskin & Velvet Ultra Mini Skirt Orb Logo
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the F/W 1993 'Anglomania' collection, this stunning Vivienne Westwood skirt was one of the first pieces produced under Westwood's 'Gold Label', a new labelling system intro...
1950s Hardy Amies Orange Paisley Brocade Dress
By Hardy Amies
Located in London, GB
This mid 1950s Hardy Amies demi-couture occasion dress is made from a sumptuous material in a deep orange paisley brocade with pink and golds accents.
ARNOLD SCAASI for Neiman Marcus Circa 1990 Black Sequined Lace & Illusion Gown M
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Richardson, TX
There's a great deal of delicate handwork on the inside of the dress - it appears that the entire lining and zipper have been sewn by hand - adding to the qualities that give this d...
Vicky Tiel Couture 1980s Black Ruched Mesh Corseted Cocktail Dress, Paris, XS/SM
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Richardson, TX
This vintage cocktail dress is a very recognizable example of Vicky Tiel's late-20th-century demi-couture Paris evening wear. Dating to the late 1980s/early 1990s, it is an elegant a...
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
2010 Ralph Lauren Collection Navy Hand-Beaded Two-Piece Evening Top + Skirt Set
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
This Ralph Lauren Collection two-piece evening ensemble is an exceptional example of the house's hand-beaded eveningwear, executed at the demi-couture level for which Ralph Lauren Co...
1950s Navy Lace and White Beaded Halter Neck Dress Suit
Located in London, GB
Unlabelled but this is a very fine demi-couture piece possibly made for the American market in France.
1960s Christian Dior Patron Original Wool Crepe Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
He took over as creative director from Yves Saint Laurent in 1960 and stayed with the house of Dior until 1989, designing for numerous royal figures including Princess Grace of Monac...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Métiers d'Art 'Paris-London' Lesage Tweed Coat, PF 2008
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Chanel ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Collection: Métiers d'Art, 'Paris-London', Pre-Fall 2008 ▪ Fabric 1: Tweed, 52% Wool, 45% Silk, 2% Viscose, 1% Polyester ▪ Fabri...
Yuliya Magdych Ukraine Designer Hand Embroidered Red White Tassel Caftan Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
( Skip to the bottom for sizing and measurements ) Yuliya Magdych is a fashion designer who combines Ukrainian traditions and modernity in the namesake ready-to-wear and demi-coutur...
1970s Christian Dior Butterscotch Silk Sequin Trimmed Midi Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
In our view, it is difficult to tell apart from the haute couture and demi couture dresses made by the House, such is the quality of the fabrics used and attention to detail.
1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
It is so well made that these examples are generally known as 'demi couture' and were made to almost the same standards as the haute couture line.
Documented Pierre Cardin Demi-Couture Hostess Dress and Skinny Pants - XS, 1970
Located in Tucson, AZ
Singular and stunning, this unforgettable 2-piece ensemble is the embodiment of the jet set zeitgeist prevalent in the 1960s and early 70s. Consisting of a split-back maxi dress and ...
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