90s Couture Beaded Chifffon Bias Cut Dress
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90s Couture Beaded Chifffon Bias Cut Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Believed to be Italian couture with a provenance of the Ebony Fashion Fair. Beautifully constructed.
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Ebony Fashion Fair
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1994 Renalto Balestra Metallic Blue Halter Gown with Shawl
By Renato Balestra
Located in Houston, TX
This custom gown was produced by designer Renato Balestra and graced the cover of all Ebony Fashion Fair advertisements for the 1994-1995 event.
Category
1990s Italian Evening Dresses
1995 Nina Ricci Couture Red Corded Lace Evening Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in Houston, TX
From the catwalk of the Historic Ebony Fashion Fair hails this wearable Nina Ricci Couture evening Gown.
Category
20th Century Italian Evening Gowns
Ebony Fashion Fair 1990s Couture Black Glitter Cut Out Dress Clear Disc Detail
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Ebony Fashion Fair 1990s Couture Black Glitter Cut Out Dress Clear Disc Detail
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning black gown purchased from the collection of the Ebony Fashion Fair. Black asymmetrical maxi length dress is encrusted with glitter dots and features a one shoulder design wi...
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1990s Unknown Evening Gowns
1990 Dior by Gianfranco Ferre Red Changeant Silk Taffeta Opera Coat w/ Train
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Gresham, OR
From the private archives of Eunice Johnson, founder and director of The Ebony Fashion Fair. Size Large.
Category
1990s French Opera Coats
1980s red stretch velvet evening gown attributed to Giorgio di Sant'Angelo
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in Chicago, IL
Ebony fashion Fair runway archive Rayon stretch velvet No label Attributed to Giorgio di Sant Angelo Best on a modern size 4-6
Category
1980s Evening Dresses
1970s Giorgio Sant Angelo Gold Lame Fan Blouse
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in Chicago, IL
Incredible Giorgio Sant Angelo fan blouse This fastens with hooks on the inside and outside at the waist and it has a matching sash belt with a bow This came form The Ebony Fashio...
Category
1970s Unknown Blouses
1980s Lagerfeld for Chloe Blush Lace Dress Ebony Fashion Fair
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Ebony Fashion Fair runway Archive comes this 1980s Chloe dress Blush /nude color silk chiffon underdress and lace overlay Tiny zipper up the side Just so lovely Best o...
Category
1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Issey Miyake Ruffled Organza Capelet Shawl
By Issey Miyake
Located in Chicago, IL
Issey Miyake ruffled organza shawl Ties in front with a bow No label Ebony Fashion Fair runway Archive Collection
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Bolero Jackets
1970s Roberto Cavalli Hand Painted Suede Vest with Snakeskin Appliqué
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s Roberto Cavalli suede vest with pony hair trim , hand painted floral appliqué and snakeskin trim . From The Ebony Fashion Fair Runway Archive Collection No closures Labeled...
Category
1970s Italian Vests
1970s John Anthony silk lame halter evening gown
By John Anthony
Located in Chicago, IL
Ebony fashion fair runway archive Silk lame Slips on over head and closes with one hook at waistline Interior silk lame petersham at waist
Category
1970s Evening Gowns
1990S Maria Borsato Silk Charmeuse Floral Dress Trimmed In Black Silk Lace
Located in Chicago, IL
Floral silk charmeuse lined in black silk crepe Interior polymide bustier Black silk lace at bodice and hem No label Ebony Fashion Fair Runway Archive Collection
Category
Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns
Vintage Romeo Gigli Striped Silk Cocoon Coat
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Ebony Fashion Fair runway archive collection comes this stunning striped silk cocoon coat by Romeo Gigli.It is lined with quilted hunter green velvet and it fastens with two...
Category
1980s Italian Cocoon Coats
1980's Mary McFadden Couture 3 Piece Sleeveless Blouse, Pants and Coat Ensemble
By Mary McFadden
Located in Houston, TX
The coat measures 49" in length, with 25" sleeves. Worn by model in the Ebony Fashion Fair. *All MR Couture garments have been professionally cleaned and thoroughly checked be...
Category
1980s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
1980s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Fuschia Ruffled Evening Gown
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Houston, TX
Runway piece designed in the early 1980's and was the show stopper in the Ebony Fashion Fair. Since its unveiling the gown has lived amongst the gowns in the collection of Mrs.
Category
1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Chocolate Givenchy Wrapped Ruffled Jersey Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Rockwood, ON
This dress came from the archives of the Ebony Fashion Fair and pieces from that collection were exhibited at the Chicago History Museum in 2014 with the exhibit now touring.
Category
1990s Day Dresses
F/W 1994 Todd Oldham Densely Beaded Documented Runway Dress
By Todd Oldham
Located in Rockwood, ON
This was worn on the runway for the Ebony Fashion Fairs and this is all from being worn in shows.
Category
1990s Evening Gowns
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