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 '40's '50s and '60s movies, comes this rare "Edith Head Collection" scarf by June Va...
1960s Pauline Trigère Demi Couture Gold Lace Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in London, GB
Trigère also designed many of Patricia Neal's costumes for Breakfast at Tiffany's, additional dresses were designed by Edith Head. MEASUREMENTS BUST - 36 in. (91 cm) WAIST -28 in. ...
Vintage 1940s Lace Gown with Shoulder Draping
Located in New York, NY
The dress's silhouette and this draped element reminds me of the iconic Edith Head Grace Kelly famously wore in 1955's To Catch a Thief (below)— it could also be worn with just one s...
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1930's Pola Stout Metallic Hand Woven Jacket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stout was known for creating textiles for Adrian, Edith Head, Christian Dior and Norman Norell. Strands of bullion (gold and silver metallic) thread are hand woven throughout in a Eg...
1990's Bob Mackie Pale Pink Heavily-Beaded Silk Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating ev...
1990's Bob Mackie Fully Beaded Floral Motif Strapless Bustier High-Slit Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating ev...
1984 Bob Mackie Documented Runway Fully Beaded Red Silk High-Low Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
He began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening cl...
1950's Howard Greer Couture Red Roses Print Silk Strapless High-Low Gown & Shawl
By Howard Greer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It was during his time at Paramount, that Greer hired a young, inexperienced assistant who would work for him for 3 years; Edith Head. Because Howard Greer discovered and trained her...
1960's Helen Rose Couture Fully-Beaded Blush Pink Silk Hourglass Cocktail Dress
By Helen Rose
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
She also designed clothing for Elizabeth Taylor in the movies Father of the Bride and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as well as Elizabeth Taylor's bridal gown when she married Conrad Nicky Hi...
EDITH HEAD DESIGN FOR JOANNE WOODWARD "A New Land of Love" Black Velvet Mink 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Edith Head design was made for Joanne Woodward and the film " A New Land of Love".
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Vintage 1950s Red Lace and Velvet Fit and Flare Dress with Off-the-Shoulder Neck
Located in New York, NY
The off-the-shoulder neckline is so elegant and flattering— in this 1950s, this exaggerated bateau neckline was referred to as a "Sabrina" neckline, named for the neckline made famou...
1950s BATEAU-NECKLINE CREAM LACE FIT AND FLARE DRESS
Located in New York, NY
The bateau neckline is so elegant and flattering— in this 1950s, this exaggerated bateau was referred to as a "Sabrina" neckline, named for the neckline made famous by Audrey Hepburn...
The Dress Doctor by Edith Head Uncommon First Edition Hardcover Fashion Book
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hardcover first edition copy of The Dress Doctor by award winning and legendary costume designer Edith Head and Jane Kesner Ardmore. Read about Edith's career path and experiences dr...
Bob Mackie Art Deco Gold Black Beaded Jacket, 1980s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Having spent much time working in Hollywood for notable designers such as Edith Head and designing for starlets, Mackie was also no stranger to bringing the dream alive for the every...
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 working as a sketch artist. Mackie has dressed many a Hollywood starlet both on and off t...
Vicky Tiel Fuschia and Black Floral Silk Jacquard Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Expertly draped and ruched detail from lower bodice to below the hips is reminiscent of the 1940s and brings to mind designers like Valentina, Madame Gres and the great Edith Head! ...
Vintage 1940's Paramount Film-Worn Metallic Gold Lamé Full Length Trained Cape
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Though I am unsure of which production this gorgeous garment is from, I do know Edith Head was lead designer at the time. Edith Head was an American costume designer who won a record...
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 for a major film studio.
1990's Bob Mackie Beaded Graphic Black Gold Knit Turtleneck Flaired Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating ev...
1985 Bob Mackie Beaded Embroidered Unicorn Novelty Red Silk Surrealist Jacket
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating ev...
Vintage 1970's Bob Mackie Black Pleated Silk & Ostrich-Feathers Dress w/ Tags
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating ev...
Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Couture Lightning Bolt Black & Red Beaded Fringe Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evenin...
Vintage 1960's Helen Rose Beaded Champagne Pink Silk-Chiffon Draped Goddess Gown
By Helen Rose
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Helen Rose designer couture champagne-pink silk chiffon gown dating back to the mid 1960's. Helen Rose, like Edith Head and Irene Lentz, was one of the rare women who be...
Vintage 1950's Sophie Gimbel Ice-Blue Silk Satin Draped Fitted Hourglass Gown
By Sophie Gimbel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The construction is clearly inspired by the iconic dress designed by Edith Head that Grace Kelly wore to the Oscars in 1955.
1970's Bob Mackie Pink Pleated Silk-Chiffon Goddess Backless Maxi Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating ev...
1970's Bob Mackie Ivory-White Beaded Silk-Chiffon Halter Illusion Gown & Jacket
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating ev...
1950's Anne Verdi Couture Ice-Blue Silk Strapless Ruched Hourglass Skirted Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The construction clearly draws inspiration from Charles James and also resembles the iconic gown made by Edith Head that Grace Kelly wore to the 1955 Oscars.
Vintage 1979 Bob Mackie Couture Metallic Ivory Gold Sari-Silk Strapless Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating ev...
1977 Bob Mackie Couture Beaded Sequin Red-Poppies Black Silk Jersey Plunge Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating ev...
Vintage 1990 Bob Mackie Red Grapevines Beaded Silk Strapless Hourglass Slit Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evenin...
1998 Bob Mackie Couture Pink Satin Gown Worn by Julia Louis-Dreyfus for Emmys
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating ev...
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