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Fontana Sisters

1960s Fontana Sisters Haute Couture Metallic Cocktail Dress
1960s Fontana Sisters Haute Couture Metallic Cocktail Dress

1960s Fontana Sisters Haute Couture Metallic Cocktail Dress

Located in Studio City, CA

Fontana Sisters haute couture cocktail dress made with metallic thread - the thread has oxidized

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant 1960s Vintage Sorelle Fontana Silk and Leather Evening Clutch
Elegant 1960s Vintage Sorelle Fontana Silk and Leather Evening Clutch

Elegant 1960s Vintage Sorelle Fontana Silk and Leather Evening Clutch

By Sorelle Fontana

Located in Aci Castello, IT

1960s. The Fontana Sisters, renowned for dressing Hollywood stars and royalty, created designs that

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Mid-20th Century Italian Clutches

1970s Sorelle Fontana Brown Printed Silk Top with Gold Lurex
1970s Sorelle Fontana Brown Printed Silk Top with Gold Lurex

1970s Sorelle Fontana Brown Printed Silk Top with Gold Lurex

By Sorelle Fontana

Located in London, GB

The grand Italian Alta Moda fashion house Fontana was founded by the three Fontana sisters in 1943

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1970s Italian Blouses

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1950's FONTANA ROMA Olive wool coat
1950's FONTANA ROMA Olive wool coat

1950's FONTANA ROMA Olive wool coat

Located in Newport Beach, CA

1950's FONTANA ROMA Olive wool coat. This adorable coat was designed by the Fontana sisters

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1950s Italian Coats and Outerwear

1950's Sorelle Fontana Couture Beaded Ivory Silk Tulle Hourglass Bridal Dress
1950's Sorelle Fontana Couture Beaded Ivory Silk Tulle Hourglass Bridal Dress

1950's Sorelle Fontana Couture Beaded Ivory Silk Tulle Hourglass Bridal Dress

By Sorelle Fontana

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stars. The Fontana sisters were the first to feel the need to give Italy a look of its own, freeing it

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1950s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Princess Irene Galitzine Mint Green & Gold Beaded Evening Dress, 1960's
Princess Irene Galitzine Mint Green & Gold Beaded Evening Dress, 1960's

Princess Irene Galitzine Mint Green & Gold Beaded Evening Dress, 1960's

By Irene Galitzine, Lord & Taylor

Located in Atlanta, GA

studied fashion including an apprenticeship with the Fontana sisters. Her designs were effortlessly chic

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1960s Italian Evening Dresses

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By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

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1980s American Evening Gowns

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Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress

Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...

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1960s American Shift Dresses

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...

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1990s Wedding Dresses

1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress
1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress

1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mini Shift Dress: This stunning and iconic 60s Mod silhouette is amplified by a stellar fabric in a floral ribbon embellished pattern...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Beige knit twin-set with raffia flower's embroideries CHRISTIAN LACROIX BAZAR
Beige knit twin-set with raffia flower's embroideries CHRISTIAN LACROIX BAZAR

Beige knit twin-set with raffia flower's embroideries CHRISTIAN LACROIX BAZAR

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beige knit twin-set with raffia flower's embroideries. Knit composition: 85% cotton, 15% rayon. Blue raffia's button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. SIZE M

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1990s Unknown Twin Sets

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Robins Egg Blue Vintage 80s Negligee + Jacket Set YSL
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Robins Egg Blue Vintage 80s Negligee + Jacket Set YSL

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Robins Egg Blue Vintage 80s Negligee + Jacket Set YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1980s vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL robins egg blue silky nightgown and bed jacket! Features lace and embroidery throughout. Racerback with two straps at each back shoulde...

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1980s French Negligees

Vivienne Westwood 'Voyage to Cythera' harlequin leggings and shirt set, fw 1989
Vivienne Westwood 'Voyage to Cythera' harlequin leggings and shirt set, fw 1989

Vivienne Westwood 'Voyage to Cythera' harlequin leggings and shirt set, fw 1989

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

Vivienne Westwood harlequin ensemble. Loose fit cotton shirt and high waist fitted leggings. ''Voyage to Cythera'' Fall-Winter 1989

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1980s British Trouser Pant Suits

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

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...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture 1990s Size 40 / US 8 Ivory Silk 90s Blazer Jacket
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture 1990s Size 40 / US 8 Ivory Silk 90s Blazer Jacket

Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture 1990s Size 40 / US 8 Ivory Silk 90s Blazer Jacket

By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic and classic vintage THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE ivory / off-white silk blazer jacket! Mugler is the king of creating the perfect blazer for women, with flattering seams and silhouett...

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1990s French Blazers

Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1992 Black Lesage Ribbon Silk Bodycon Midi Dress
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1992 Black Lesage Ribbon Silk Bodycon Midi Dress

Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1992 Black Lesage Ribbon Silk Bodycon Midi Dress

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

The Chanel Vintage Fall 1992 black silk bodycon midi dress is a piece of fashion history, famously seen on supermodel Eva Herzigová as she graced the runway. This iconic design captu...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960s Cream Silk Silver Beaded Dress & Coat Set 1960 Ensemble UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1960s Cream Silk Silver Beaded Dress & Coat Set 1960 Ensemble UK 10 US 6

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Located in Nashville, TN

This truly majestic 1960's cream shantung silk dress and matching coat set, embellished with trailing silver lined glass beads, silver claw set rhinestones and faceted clear glass d...

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1960s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

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1990s Evening Dresses

Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag

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By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

JOHN GALLIANO 2018 Show Collection Silk Green Pleated Drape Dress
JOHN GALLIANO 2018 Show Collection Silk Green Pleated Drape Dress

JOHN GALLIANO 2018 Show Collection Silk Green Pleated Drape Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Leonardo, NJ

John Galliano AW18 NWT's no flaws F34, not meant for a tight fit Delicate Celery Green color The softest silk Draping and pleats Measurements in inches laying flat: length 46, pit to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1990 Documented Valentino Purple Iridescent Silk Chiffon Ruched Dress
1990 Documented Valentino Purple Iridescent Silk Chiffon Ruched Dress

1990 Documented Valentino Purple Iridescent Silk Chiffon Ruched Dress

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

This stunning Valentino Boutique gown was designed as part of the Fall 1990 collection, when Mr Garavani was still at the helm of his eponymous fashion house. A dress with the same s...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

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