Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955
By Jean Patou
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spring-Summer 1955. To note, presences of ...
A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55. Black stretch silk ottoman with parallel ribs allowing a tight fit and especially an interestin...
White Organdy Dress for the Debutantes' Ball - France, Around 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955. France Stunning long white organdy dress, probably for "the debutantes' ball," dating from the 1950s. The dress is cut on the bias, with a small V-neck, short balloon sle...
A cocktail dress in "Velours au sabre" - France, circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955. France An unlabeled cocktail dress in "Velours au sabre", dating from the 1950s. Black satin base printed with multicoloured paint ‘splashes’, some of which have a velvet...
FINAL SALE Pierre Balmain Attributed Haute Couture Ball Gown, Circa 1955
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This beautiful ball gown is a couture masterpiece. The gown has a seven layer skirt: a blue underlayer, 5 layers of tulle and a layer of embroidered tulle. The tulle covered silk co...
Bruyere Haute couture black silk dress, circa 1955
Located in London, GB
A spectacular piece of haute couture by the Parisian couturier Bruyere, this gown is strikingly modern and darkly glamourous, perfect for a Black Tie or Red Carpet event. Crafted in ...
Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress, Circa 1955
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous piece of couture, this black velvet dress is a fantastic choice for a special occasion. The dress features exquisite ribbon work, which runs in bands around the skirt, wit...
Pierre Balmain haute couture black & pink dress, circa 1955
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
A real showstopper, this strapless dress haute couture dress by Pierre Balmain is perfect for red carpet events and special occasions. Featuring a form-fitting black tulle bustier, a...
1955 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Archival Black Sheer Silk Petal Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly breathtaking and incredibly timeless Jean Dessès black silk-chiffon 'petal' dress dating back to his documented 1955 fall-winter collection. Jean Dessès dresses are rare, uni...
Pleated silk satin ivory evening gown Attributed to Christian Dior 1955
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk satin ivory evening gown pleated on the front and stole. The dress's name is " Soirée à la Cour" .Organza lining. Hand-made finishing. Tulle boned bustier inside with underwired...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A Jean Allen Evening Taffeta and Velvet Gown - London Circa 1955/1960
By Jean Allen
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 London England Evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean Allen designer House in London from the late 1950s. The Pierre Balmain designer House in Pari...
A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?) undulating, without claw and dating from the 1950s. Superb silk taffeta ...
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Size: Equivalent size France 38/40
Leopard printed silk Evening Dress by Jacques Fath Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960
By Jacques Fath
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture. The whalebone bustier with a large plunging neckline is held b...
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Size: Equivalent size France 38/40
Leopard printed silk Evening Dress by Jacques Fath Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960
By Jacques Fath
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture. The whalebone bustier with a large plunging neckline is held b...
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Size: equivalent French size 38/40
A Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture Evening Navy Dress Numbered 42506 Circa 1955
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 France Stunning evening Navy or pinafore dress by Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture which probably dates from the first years of the reopening of the famous Maison aft...
A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55. Black stretch silk ottoman with parallel ribs allowing a tight fit and especially an interest...
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Size: Equivalent size France 36
Crepe Long dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Spring Summer 1955
By Madame Gres
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1955 Paris Crepe evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) from the Spring Summer 1955 collection. Draped long dress in ivory silk crepe, with large ...
A Chiné Taffeta Silk cocktail Dress French Circa 1955/1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 France Beautiful cocktail dress in fuschia printed chiné taffeta of bouquets of wine-colored flowers and dating from the years 1955/1960. Sleeveless dress with larg...
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Size: French equivalent size 36
A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957
By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1957 France Majestic cocktail or ball gown in silk ottoman embroidered Champagne by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 87681, model Versaille. Sheath dress with large...
A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 France Elegant evening or cocktail dress in organza, unidentified Haute Couture from the 1950s. Bodice with low-cut neckine, halterneck, marked waist and loose skirt, gi...
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Size: Equivalent size France 38
Christian Dior Ball Gown in black tulle & satin appliqué N° 363404 Circa 1955
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 France Evening dress in black satin bias appliqué on black tulle signed Christian Dior Boutique numbered 363404 Circa 1955. Transparency effect with several layers of wh...
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Size: Equivalent French size 36/38
A Satin Embroidered Ball Gown by Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark Circa 1955
By Karen Stark, Harvey Berin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 - 1960 United States of America Beautiful American ball gown in powder pink satin embroidered with sequins and rhinestones, by Harvey Berin, designed by Karen Stark dati...
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Size: Equivalent size 35-36 France
Cocktail dress in raspberry satin in the style of Christian Dior - Paris C. 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 Paris Raspberry satin cocktail dress by Claire Comte, 17 bd des Capucines Paris, dating from the 1950s. In the style of Christian Dior, this bare-back dress with plungin...
EISA by Cristobal Balenciaga Red Ball Gown with Jacket, 1955
By Eisa, Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a ball gown and jacket by Cristobal Balenciaga from 1955. It was designed for his Spanish label EISA, a pseudonym that was derived from his mother's maiden name. Please inq...
1955 Nina Ricci Paris Haute-Couture White Rhinestone Lace Silk Mermaid Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Nina Ricci custom gown dating back to their 1955 couture collection.
1955 Maggy Rouff Haute-Couture Metallic Gold & Purple Silk Satin Trained Gown
By Maggy Rouff
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's metallic-gold Indian silk and royal-purple satin gown by the famous House of Maggy Rouff. Harmony and simplicity were cornerstones of Maggy Rouff's belief in eleg...
S/S 1955 Christian Dior (Attributed) Short Sleeve Ecru Satin Gown with Sash
By Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1955 Christian Dior (Attributed) short sleeve ecru satin gown with sash. Short sleeve gown with pleated bust and raised pleated detail to side, with sash that drapes over shoulde...
1955 Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Ice Blue Beaded Metallic Silk One-Shoulder Gown
By Maggy Rouff
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful ice-blue beaded metallic silk and satin gown by the famous House of Maggy Rouff. This gorgeous garment dates back to their 1955 haute couture collection. Harmony and simpli...
1955 Christian Dior Numbered London Black Satin Shelf-Bust Peplum Party Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of haute-couture. While the House of Dior is still a thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without...
1955 Norman Norell Couture Documented Iridescent Sequin Chantilly-Lace Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This iconic 1955 Norman Norell couture dress exemplifies his signature blend of couture level quality with quintessentially American style; elegant in its simplicity. The exact same ...
1955 Hattie Carnegie Ivory & Black Flocked Floral Satin Strapless Party Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture satin party dress dating back to her 1955 collection. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion. Carnegie’...
1955 Ceil Chapman Documented Steel-Blue Ruched Satin Fishtail Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Such a seductive and timeless 1955 documented cocktail dress from the iconic Ceil Chapman designer label. Perfect for any upcoming party; you can't help but feel feminine in this bea...
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