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Edward Molyneux

Molyneux Haute Couture Patterned Silk Jacket
Molyneux Haute Couture Patterned Silk Jacket

Molyneux Haute Couture Patterned Silk Jacket

By Edward Molyneux

Located in New Hope, PA

This is a great example of French haute Couture from the 1940's. Edward Molyneux chose a modern fabric design and padded the shoulders as well as the peplum of this three button jac...

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A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951
A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951

A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951

By Jacques Griffe

Located in Toulon, FR

In 1951, the retiring British fashion designer Edward Molyneux put him in charge of his couture house on Rue Royale, opposite Maxim's.

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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

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1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown

By Molyneux, Edward Molyneux

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredibly rare and absolutely gorgeous Edward Molyneux luxurious sapphire blue silk velvet bias-cut gown dating back to his 1929-30 fall/winter haute couture collection.

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Jean Patou stylised floral motifs brushed wool dress, circa 1960s

Jean Patou stylised floral motifs brushed wool dress, circa 1960s

By Jean Patou

Located in London, GB

Jean Patou’s talent and aesthetics like contemporaries such as Edward Molyneux, Lucien Lelong and others contributed to what is known as the “golden age of Haute Couture” which took ...

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By Jean Patou

Located in London, GB

With contemporaries such as Edward Molyneux, Lucien Lelong and others. The couturier’s talent and aesthetics contributed to what is known as the “golden age of haute couture” which t...

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Molyneux Paris Silk Scarf Rolled Edges 1980s

Molyneux Paris Silk Scarf Rolled Edges 1980s

By Molyneux

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Edward Molyneux Paris Silk Scarf circa 1980s. Vintage Molyneux silk scarf with floral motifs Molyneux Paris pink blue, brown and green colors.

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Molyneux Flowered printed Dress, Circa 1930
Molyneux Flowered printed Dress, Circa 1930

Molyneux Flowered printed Dress, Circa 1930

By Edward Molyneux

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1930 England Flowered printed dress with black background and pink flowers highlighted with red and green leaves. Details of cutouts according to the shape of the flowers on ...

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A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951
A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951

A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951

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Located in Toulon, FR

In 1951, the retiring British fashion designer Edward Molyneux put him in charge of his couture house on Rue Royale, opposite Maxim's.

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An Edward Molyneux Couture Long Embroidered Evening Dress Circa 1950
An Edward Molyneux Couture Long Embroidered Evening Dress Circa 1950

An Edward Molyneux Couture Long Embroidered Evening Dress Circa 1950

By Edward Molyneux

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1948/1952 France Beautiful evening dress with crinoline in taffeta embroidered with mother-of-pearl from the famous house designer Edward Molyneux and dated 1948/1952. Dress i...

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1940s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

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By Molyneux, Edward Molyneux

Located in Geneva, CH

A wonderful and chic 60’s dress by the famous French couture house Molyneux. Constructed in off-white coloured wool, this dress features a round neckline, short sleeves and a slight ...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

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Edward Molyneux Couture Gown

By Molyneux, Edward Molyneux

Located in Chicago, IL

This extraordinary Edward Molyneux couture gown has a simple, columnar underskirt and an extravagant, multilayered top.

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1933 Molyneux Haute-Couture Elegant Silk-Chiffon & Satin Gown
1933 Molyneux Haute-Couture Elegant Silk-Chiffon & Satin Gown

1933 Molyneux Haute-Couture Elegant Silk-Chiffon & Satin Gown

By Molyneux

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Incredibly rare and highly collectable Edward Molyneux gown from 1933. After a period working for the British fashion designer Lucile, Molyneux opened his fashion house in Paris and ...

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By Molyneux

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Incredibly rare and highly collectable Edward Molyneux three-piece gown ensemble from 1932.

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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BALMAIN – White Cupro Tank Top with Beads - New with Tags  Size 6US or 38EU
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By Balmain

Located in Cuggiono, MI

About the brand - After training at the Couture House of Edward Molyneux, Pierre Balmain opened his couture house in 1945 and shared a very sculptural quality with other designers of...

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Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Stunning late 1930s/early 1940s silver fox fur bolero by Edward Molyneux. An extremely rare find. Known for his simple yet elegant couture designs, Molyneux pieces are exceedingly ra...

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