Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress
Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress
Edwardian Black Wool & Silk Satin Avant Garde Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Black Wool & Silk Satin Avant Garde Dress
Madame Ernest Circa 1900 Edwardian Champagne Silk Satin Wedding Dress
Located in Toulon, FR
England Beautiful champagne silk satin wedding dress from the Edwardian period in England, designed by Madame Ernest in Leeds.
1970s Andrea Wilkin Silk Ivory Fantasy Bridal Dress in Edwardian Style
By Andrea Wilkin
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Andrea Wilkin 1970s fantasy bridal gown in soft ivory exudes femininity and is in wonderful condition. Layers of silk fabric are beautifully arranged to create the cla...
Edwardian Cream Silk Lace Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Cream Silk Lace Ensemble
CLASSY JEAN c.1910’s Edwardian Satouche Shell Silk Bishop Sleeve Midi Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
CLASSY JEAN c.1910’s Edwardian Satouche Embroidered Shell Silk Bishop Sleeve Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Classy Jean Dresses Inc Circa: 1920’s Style: Midi Dress Color(s): Shad...
Edwardian Cream Silk Satin & Lace Rare Wedding Or Presentation Gown
Located in New York, NY
In immaculate wearable condition. Edwardian Cream Silk Satin & Lace Rare Wedding Or Presentation Gown
CLAIRE PETTIBONE Sample Edwardian Bridal Gown Silk & Lace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
laire Pettibone Sample Wedding Gown Ivory Linen Color (not linen fabric nor texture) Neutral Toned No size or comp tag (bc super sample) but 100% of the softest most delicate etherea...
1990S Pink & Black Silk Rayon Embroidered Tulle Titanic Edwardian Inspired Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Pink & Black Silk Rayon Embroidered Tulle ...
1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown Wit
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown With Short Sleeves
Edwardian Bronze Silk Mesh Over Pale Pink Satin Gown With Long Sleeve
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Bronze Silk Mesh Over Pale Pink Satin Gown With Long Sleeve
Edwardian White Cotton and Silk Lace Gown with Pintucks and Insert Embroidery
Located in Kingston, NY
An exquisite Edwardian white gown dating to the early 20th century, beautifully constructed in lightweight cotton and silk with an exceptional variety of period lacework, embroidery ...
Edwardian Black Silk Satin Low Scoop Dress For Layering
Located in New York, NY
Entirely sewn and stitched by hand. Edwardian Black Silk Satin Low Scoop Dress For Layering
Edwardian QUING DYNASTY Red & Black Silk Hand Embroidered Chinese Dress Made Fr
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian QUING DYNASTY Red & Black Silk Hand Embroidered Chinese Dress Made From Antique Skirt
Edwardian Titanic Era Silk Vintage Dress Hobble Style Rare Print
Located in Portland, OR
This Edwardian dress is all one connected piece, but consists of three different layers.
Edwardian Ivory Silk Chiffon Tea Gown in Art & Crafts Style
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a lovely Edwardian, ivory silk chiffon tea gown probably dating to approximately 1910, heavily embellished with soutache in the Arts & Crafts style with a asymmetrical oversk...
Edwardian (1890-1910) Apricot Charmeuse & Silk Chiffon Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an extraordinarily beautiful Edwardian (1890-1910)apricot charmeuse and silk chiffon gown with many hand-sewn details. The gown has capped sleeves with each sleeve being embe...
White Silk Edwardian Gown with Napoleonic Revival Influences
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stunning, one-of-a kind, masterpiece of Edwardian handiwork refelcting Napoleonic revival influences of that period. The gown has a high mandarin collar of fine dotted Swis...
Edwardian Black Silk Evening Gown with Silver Lamé Lace & Beading
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian Black Silk Evening Gown with Silver Lamé Lace & Beading.
Edwardian Silk Covered Dress Mannequin
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
silk-covered bodice, with maker's label for J.A. Walker, Melbourne. Shaped with a tiny waist and bustle, on a black-painted timber stand.
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1920s french aqua- blue silk muslin sheath
Located in Newark, DE
Vaporous aqua blue silk chiffon dress, appliquéd with decorative cut-out ivory guipure lace butterflies. Sleeveless, it tightens around the adjustable waist by a long ivory ribbon .L...
Beautiful Edwardian Silk Dress With Hand Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Edwardian Silk Dress With Hand Embroidery
Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress
Late Edwardian Beaded Silk Dress
Located in New York, NY
Silk is in very clean strong condition. There are a few minor repairs which don't really show in the pictures nor when wearing. The silk is as soft and luxurious as the day the dress...
Edwardian Off White Silk Cotton & Lace Trim Day Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Off White Silk Cotton & Lace Trim Day Dress
DOLCE GABBANA white silk Edwardian floral embroidery anglais cocktail dress IT40
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA white silk Edwardian floral embroidery anglais cocktail dress IT40 Reference: TGAS/B01830 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Material: Silk Color: Beige Pattern: Floral Closure: Zip ...
COUTURE Late 1910's Edwardian Pink Silk Organza Embroidered Sheer Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
One of a Kind - Late 1910's Couture pink silk organza sheer day dress. Blue and black geometric yarn embroidered detail at collar, cuffs, and center front. Jewel neckline. Elbow leng...
A Mutton Sleeves Silk Day Dress Edwardian Period Circa 1895
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1895 France or Europe Beautiful lady’s day dress in anthracite gray silk dating from the French Belle Epoque. Dress in two parts, curved bodice with pointed Basques, Mutton sl...
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Size: Modelled on size 36 France.
An Edwardian Reception dress with train in silk and lace - Circa 1905
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1905 France or Europe Majestic long-tail reception or dinner dress dating from the Belle Epoque. High waist with raised officer collar, long sleeves and faux bolero open on a...
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Hand Beaded Silk Tulle Sheer Dress Made W/ Edwardian L
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Hand Beaded Silk Tulle Sheer Dress Made W/ Edwardian Lace From 1910 MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials ...
Black Antique Silk Velvet Gown With Edwardian Embroidered Sleeves & 19Th Centur
Located in New York, NY
Black Antique Silk Velvet Gown With Edwardian Embroidered Sleeves & 19Th Century Japanese Scenic Panel MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique ...
1920S Silver Lamé & Silk Embroidered Tulle Edwardian Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1920S Silver Lamé & Silk Embroidered Tulle Edwardian Kaftan 1920S Silver Lamé & Silk Embroidered Tulle Edwardian Kaftan
Silk Net and Lace Edwardian Sheer Black Gown
Located in New York, NY
Dress has been altered from it's original design however it is slinky and sexy and ready for todays woman to wear.
1900-1910 Victorian Edwardian Lace Blouse + Skirt With Silk Ribbon
Located in New York, NY
1900-1910 Victorian Edwardian Lace Blouse + Skirt With Silk Ribbon
Edwardian Metallic Lace, Lavender Velvet and Satin Gown in Silk
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous Art Nouveau gown in silk and metallic lace, lavender burn-out velvet, small train, royal purple silk satin bandeau waist with a silk flower at the center bodice.
Edwardian Black & White Silk Cotton Embroidered Tulle Lace 1917 Early Art-Deco
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Black & White Silk Cotton Embroidered Tulle Lace 1917 Early Art-Deco Dress
Edwardian Black Silk Taffeta Dramatic Ruffled Puff Sleeve Blouse Some Shatteri
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gianni Versace Gown with Crystals and Studs on the bodice. Y-strap continues with embellishment inside the dress and is thus alterable to adjust the length of the straps. Internal co...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 34
Edwardian Damask and Chiffon Silk Ceremony French Labelled Gown Circa 1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1895/1905 France Two-part ceremony nuptial dress (?), skirt and bodice, Japanese style dating from the Belle Epoque. High-waisted corset with a label woven on the waistband i...
Early 1920s silk floral lame evening gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the early 1920s, a silk floral lame evening gown...In glorious amber, coral & golden shades silk floral fabric shot through with loads of golden thread...Long straight bodice wi...
1920'S Ecru Silk & Lace Hand Sewn Edwardian Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920'S Ecru Silk & Lace Hand Sewn Edwardian Slip Dress
Hand Embroidered Handmade Lace Cotton, Silk Edwardian DressDuster
Located in New York, NY
Hand Embroidered Handmade Lace Cotton, Silk Edwardian Dress Duster
Pristine Edwardian Hand Made Lace & Silk Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
Exceptional and incredible vintage Edwardian wedding dress with amazing top layer of hand made lace featuring floral designs.
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Edwardian Style Paneled Cocktail Dress With Jet Beadin
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Edwardian Style Paneled Cocktail Dress With Jet Beading And Fringe
Beautiful Tailored Edwardian Style Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in Port Hope, ON
So many details to this dress: beaded and sequined; high collar; fully lined; blouson back; extra detail at the waist; sheer sleeves which are wide at the top and taper at the cuff; ...
1900S Cream & Pink Silk Cotton Formal Edwardian Lace Tea Dress With Blouse Fron
Located in New York, NY
1900S Cream & Pink Silk Cotton Formal Edwardian Lace Tea Dress With Blouse Front Train
Edwardian Irish Crochet and China Silk Gown
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Irish Crochet and China Silk Gown originally designed for sleep wear, now perfect as a summer dress.
1960s Mollie Parnis Black + Gold Floral Silk Brocade Edwardian A - Line Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s Mollie Parnis dress! Wonderful black and gold silk brocade fabric, with silk ruffle detail at neck. Perfect A-Line shape that flatters every figure! Hidden zipper up ...
1960s Mollie Parnis Black + Gold Floral Silk Brocade Edwardian A - Line Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s Mollie Parnis dress! Wonderful black and gold silk brocade fabric, with silk ruffle detail at neck. Perfect A-Line shape that flatters every figure! Hidden zipper up ...
Orientalist influenced silk damask & lame evening dress 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the late 1900s/early 1920s an Orientalist influenced black silk damask gown with gold lame and beaded trims...Not quite the body con freedom of the 20s, there is a bit of struct...
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Size: Equivalent size 34 France
Edwardian French Couture Ball-gown with furbelows on Chiné Silk Circa 1900
Located in Toulon, FR
France Circa 1895/1900 Ball-gown in two parts, bodice and skirt, inspired by Louis XIII dating from the Belle Epoque. Background in cream silk damask with satin and moiré garlands p...
1930S Ivory Bias Cut Silk & Antique Edwardian Bridal Lace Gown XL
Located in New York, NY
1930S Ivory Bias Cut Silk & Antique Edwardian Bridal Lace Gown XL
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Size: small; comparable to size S
Ivory Edwardian Reproduction Ornamented Silk Tea or Bridal Gown - Small, 1980s
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though produced in the 1980s this gown has all the hallmarks of a turn-of-the-century tea gown, including a layered handkerchief hemline, high neck and opulent ornamentation. A sturd...
Rebuilt 1930s Gown Made from Edwardian Lace
Located in New York, NY
The top of this 1930s gown was destroyed so we re-built the dress with some beautiful hand made Edwardian silk lace.
Edwardian Sequin & Silk Couture Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
My photos do nothing to convey how special this dress is. It looks so shockingly modern and fresh that it will literally blow you over when you see it in person and realize this date...
Edwardian Beaded Silk & Net Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
A extremely rare and exceptional Edwardian gown made of tissue silk and silk netting over which an amazing array of bead work has been applied.
Edwardian Vintage 2pc Dress Skirt Jacket Suit Soutache Trim Purple Silk
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely incredible two piece Edwardian ensemble with a cutaway jacket and a long skirt. We acquired this 2 piece outfit from an estate we purchased here in Oregon of a ...
Edwardian Pale Yellow Silk, Museum Deaccession, Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an amazingly beautiful, palest of yellow silk Edwardian, museum deaccession, floor length gown. It is elaborately embellished with fine Brussels bobbin lace, bands of Valenc...
1910's Edwardian Sequin-Sparkle Silk & Chantilly-Lace Tea Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Undiminished by time, this antique garment still casts its seductive spell. An exceptional Edwardian tea-gown made of black silk-satin and fine silk-tulle netting with tight-rows of ...
1916 Edwardian Ivory Embroidered Roses Silk Crepe Fringe Collar Tiered Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ethereal Edwardian couture ivory silk-crepe tea gown, with an abundance of embroidery, is of the highest quality.
1910's Edwardian Couture Black Beaded Silk & Lace Art-Nouveau Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Undiminished by time, this antique evening gown still casts its seductive spell. An exceptional Edwardian tea-dress made of French chantilly-lace and silk lwith sheer black mesh net ...
1920's Ivory-White Filet Crochet Lace & Beaded Silk-Net Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is an early 1920's ethereal masterpiece. The unique unstructured style is strikingly modern yet the abundance of handmade filet crochet-lace and beaded silk-net is a treasure tr...
Edwrdian Tea Gown with Embroidery & Silk Covered Bobbles
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an exceptionally beautiful Edwardian (1914-1918) tea gown lavishly embellished with whitework embroidery. Whitework embroidery is an embroidery technique in which the stitchi...
1912 House of Worth Haute Couture Metallic Ivory-Silk Gown
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This superlative numbered gown by Jean-Philippe Worth is in a class of its own. Charles Frederick Worth died in 1895, when Jean-Philippe became head designer. For at least ten years ...
1910's Edwardian Ivory-White Lace & Watercolor Garden-Floral Silk Tea Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1910's Edwardian elegant net-lace, assembled with an abundance of fine tissue-silk, is of the highest quality.The stylized charm of the pink-roses watercolor print-silk bodice a...
1910's Edwardian Sage-Green & Golden Silk Chiffon Asymmetric Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The stunning sage-green and golden-yellow color combination used in this 1910's Edwardian silk-chiffon gown has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible.
1910's Edwardian Floral-Garden Silk Angel-Sleeve Boudoir Caftan Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Heaven on earth! With its wide angel-sleeves and breathtaking silhouette, this rare garment makes a memorable impression. The art-nouveau floral print is unbelievable; the brilliant...
Edwardian Fine Lace Vintage Wedding Gown Veil Silk Roses Appliques
Located in Portland, OR
The dress is made of creamy dotted fine netting with lace appliques, silk roses and silk trim.
Early 20th Century Bahrain Island Silk Caftan
Located in Chicago, IL
Early striped silk caftan with delicate gold chain stitch embroidery.The is cut is a T formation with very wide sleeves that leave it open down the sides .Silk is semi sheer and very...
Early 20th Century Bahrain Island Mens Silk Caftan
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful striped silk caftan of semi sheer silk .Gold chain stitch embroidery and gold sequin embellishment . Green silk underarm gussets with gold chain stitch embroidery .Slits up...
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Deep Cleavage Laceup Silk Dress 4
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
This dress is a variation of Goldie Hawn's Golden Globe Dress created exclusively by John Galliano An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for y...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
$375Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
$2,958
W 2.17 in L 3.55 in
Hermès 20th Century Silver Chainmail Coin Purse Spurs Shaped Gaetan de Percin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse Vintage Item from Mid-20th Century Made of silver flowing meshes (crab hallmark) Spurs shaped clasp "HERMÈS" and crab hallma...
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR -JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2001 Lattice Bead Embroidered Knit Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A chic find from Christian Dior’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection under John Galliano. Made from black stretch lurex knit, this slip dress features subtle lattice detailing through the b...
Alexander McQueen Fall 2005 Ready to Wear skirt
Located in Carnate, IT
Alexander McQueen Fall 2005 Ready to Wear skirt. Beige-tone tartan with fringe hem, size 44, zip closure at the back, waist 42 cm, hips 50 cm, length 95 cm, 100% wool
Elegant Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Tunic Dress
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Tunic Dress of black silk chiffon with diamond and radiating patterns of iridescent purple beads throughout. Sheer dress slips over the head with sides open to hip w...
F/W 2019 Alexander McQueen White & Black Houndstooth Knit Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking example of Alexander McQueen’s by Sarah Burton sharp tailoring and graphic sensibility from the Fall/Winter 2019 collection, this knit dress is rendered in a bold black-an...
$1,597Sale Price|25% Off
H 36.62 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in Dm 37.41 in
Antique Lace and Silk Beige Parasol Umbrella Bamboo pole
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Outstandind and very refined antique lace and silk parasol with a bamboo pole. This French parasol dates from the late 19th/early 20th century. It is crafted from exquisite French la...
1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Purple rayon jersey backless draped evening dress with shawl Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple rayon jersey backless draped evening dress with shawl. Wrap in the front. Body-suit inside in skin-tone tulle .Invisible zip on the right side. Boned. Padded bra. Size of the ...
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
Art Nouveau Half-moon hair comb, imitation tortoiseshell , Spain
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Gorgeous and Elegant celluloid hair comb with imitation tortoiseshell, made around the 1920s in Spain. It features a simple comb structure with long teeth and a curved, openwork co...
$1,065
Pearled dress 1920s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Vintage dress from the 1920s made of black tulle and embroidered with pearls and sequins. Black slipdress. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Condition: Good conditio...
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