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Rare "Edith Head Collection" By June Van Dyke Scarf
Rare "Edith Head Collection" By June Van Dyke Scarf

Rare "Edith Head Collection" By June Van Dyke Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Edith Head, world famous wardrobe designer to the stars and an endless list of the world's famous

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1960s American Scarves

1960s Pauline Trigère Demi Couture Gold Lace Dress
1960s Pauline Trigère Demi Couture Gold Lace Dress

1960s Pauline Trigère Demi Couture Gold Lace Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in London, GB

Edith Head. MEASUREMENTS BUST - 36 in. (91 cm) WAIST -28 in. (71 cm) HIP - 54 in. (137 cm) LENGTH - 47

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940s Lace Gown with Shoulder Draping
Vintage 1940s Lace Gown with Shoulder Draping

Vintage 1940s Lace Gown with Shoulder Draping

$860

Size: see item description for sizing

Vintage 1940s Lace Gown with Shoulder Draping

Located in New York, NY

draped element reminds me of the iconic Edith Head Grace Kelly famously wore in 1955's To Catch a Thief

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1940s American Evening Dresses

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1930's Pola Stout Metallic Hand Woven Jacket
1930's Pola Stout Metallic Hand Woven Jacket

1930's Pola Stout Metallic Hand Woven Jacket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

was known for creating textiles for Adrian, Edith Head, Christian Dior and Norman Norell. Strands of

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1930s Jackets

1950s BATEAU-NECKLINE CREAM LACE FIT AND FLARE DRESS
1950s BATEAU-NECKLINE CREAM LACE FIT AND FLARE DRESS

1950s BATEAU-NECKLINE CREAM LACE FIT AND FLARE DRESS

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1950s BATEAU-NECKLINE CREAM LACE FIT AND FLARE DRESS

Located in New York, NY

neckline made famous by Audrey Hepburn in 1954's Sabrina. Edith Head won an Academy Award for the movie's

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1950s Formal Wear

Bob Mackie Art Deco Gold Black Beaded Jacket, 1980s
Bob Mackie Art Deco Gold Black Beaded Jacket, 1980s

Bob Mackie Art Deco Gold Black Beaded Jacket, 1980s

By Bob Mackie

Located in Boca Raton, FL

pieces. Having spent much time working in Hollywood for notable designers such as Edith Head and

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1980s Unknown Jackets

Bob Mackie Ray Aghayan Peach Chiffon Layered Dress Cape Shawl
Bob Mackie Ray Aghayan Peach Chiffon Layered Dress Cape Shawl

Bob Mackie Ray Aghayan Peach Chiffon Layered Dress Cape Shawl

By Bob Mackie

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Bob Mackie quickly rose to success after being discovered by costuming icon Edith Head while

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel Fuschia and Black Floral Silk Jacquard Dress
Vicky Tiel Fuschia and Black Floral Silk Jacquard Dress

Vicky Tiel Fuschia and Black Floral Silk Jacquard Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Valentina, Madame Gres and the great Edith Head! Dramatic V-Back and front slit complete the look. Hidden

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

1960's Helen Rose Pink-Ombre Pleated Silk Goddess Gown
1960's Helen Rose Pink-Ombre Pleated Silk Goddess Gown

1960's Helen Rose Pink-Ombre Pleated Silk Goddess Gown

By Helen Rose

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Helen Rose, like Edith Head and Irene, was one of the rare women who became chief costume designer

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1960s American Evening Dresses

1970s Bob Mackie Pastel & Beaded Silk Gown
1970s Bob Mackie Pastel & Beaded Silk Gown

1970s Bob Mackie Pastel & Beaded Silk Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Rockwood, ON

and bead work! He worked for both Edith Head and Jean Louis and I think he secretly always designed

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Beaded Bob Mackie Silk Jersey Gown
1970s Beaded Bob Mackie Silk Jersey Gown

1970s Beaded Bob Mackie Silk Jersey Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Rockwood, ON

bead work! He worked for both Edith Head and Jean Louis and I think he secretly always designed for the

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Incredible 1970s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Silk Dress
Incredible 1970s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Silk Dress

Incredible 1970s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Silk Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in Rockwood, ON

best of his designs. He worked for both Edith Head and Jean Louis prior to working with designer Ray

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Edith Head Birds and Bees Wrap Blouse
Edith Head Birds and Bees Wrap Blouse

Edith Head Birds and Bees Wrap Blouse

Located in Chicago, IL

This versatile “Hug-me-tight” blouse was designed by Edith Head to promote the 1956 movie “The

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1950s American Blouses

1970s Beaded Bob Mackie Gown
1970s Beaded Bob Mackie Gown

1970s Beaded Bob Mackie Gown

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Size: XS-SML (2-6)

1970s Beaded Bob Mackie Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Rockwood, ON

his love of opulence and bead work! He worked for both Edith Head and Jean Louis and I think he

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bob Mackie Beaded Strapless Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress
1970s Bob Mackie Beaded Strapless Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress

1970s Bob Mackie Beaded Strapless Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in Rockwood, ON

his love of over the top opulence in his work. He worked for costume designers Edith Head and Jean

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1970s Evening Gowns

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By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

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Located in San Fransisco, CA

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By Christian Lacroix

Located in Sparks, NV

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Located in Montgomery, TX

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By Mr. Blackwell

Located in San Diego, CA

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