Delphos Venezia Pleated Silk Gown
By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny
Located in Riverdale, NY
Delphos Venezia tea gown of signature peach silk hand pleating with hand applied Venetian glass bead trim on finely twisted cotton cord.
Delphos Venezia Pleated Silk Gown
By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny
Located in Riverdale, NY
Delphos Venezia tea gown of signature peach silk hand pleating with hand applied Venetian glass bead trim on finely twisted cotton cord.
Museum 1920s Mariano Fortuny Delphos Amber Gold Pleated Silk Murano Gown
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The gown’s legacy continued well into the 20th century, worn by influential style icons like Peggy Guggenheim and Tina Chow, both of whom owned and wore identical versions in this sa...
1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress
By Patricia Lester, Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in London, GB
This is a truly elegant formal gown by renowned occasion wear designer Patricia Lester who has been designing costume and fashion with her husband Charles, for over 50 years. Made f...
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture 1980s Pink Fortuny Pleated Cocktail 80s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Vogue describes McFadden’s pleated textile as her attempt to reinterpret the extraordinary effect of Fortuny’s pleated Delphos dresses.
1980's PATRICIA LESTER Fortuny-pleated Delphos gown
By Patricia Lester
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Mint condition, 1980's PATRICIA LESTER, Fortuny-pleated & beaded, 'Delphos' gown in 100% pure, golden silk.
Mariano Fortuny Sage Green Pleated Silk Delphos Gown
By Mariano Fortuny, Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
Mariano Fortuny sage green pleated silk Delphos gown circa 1930. Venetian glass beads in ochre with rust and brown stripes and silk cord trim down the side seams and armholes.
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Size: Equivalent French 36/38
A Mariano Fortuny "Delphos" Gown in Pleated Café au Lait Silk - Venice 1915
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1915/1925 Italy / France Sleeveless dress in milky coffee silk pongee, finely pleated model "Delphos", by the famous Venetian couturier who dressed the social and artistic eli...
Fortuny Inspired Pleated Copper Silk Evening Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
This beautiful copper colored pleated dress is from Ray, London. It is an inspired version of a Mariano Fortuny Delphos dress.
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Size: small-medium
Lanvin Ete' 2005 Fortuny Pleated V Neck Maxi Dress Chocolate Brown Alber Elbaz
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lanvin Ete' 2005 Fortuny style pleated V neck, sleeveless maxi dress in chocolate brown. This statement making dress was designed by Alber Elbaz, it features raw seams & edges, a V n...
Charles and Patricia Lester Beaded Coat and Dress in the Style of Fortuny
By Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in New Hope, PA
Welsh designers Charles and Patricia Lester have created a process of pleating silk that is based on the famous Fortuny pleated Delphos and Peplos dresses.
1920's MARIANO FORTUNY pleated black silk DELPHOS gown
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in San Fransisco, CA
jet black pleated silk 'Delphos' gown with Venetian striped glass beads and stamped gold silk belt from Mariano Fortuny dating to the 1920's. Adjustable drawstring at neckline. Fits ...
1930's MARIANO FORTUNY black silk pleated Delphos gown
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, micro-pleated, silk 'Delphos' gown with Venetian striped glass beads and stamped gold silk belt from Mariano Fortuny dating to the 1930's.
Charles and Patricia Lester Couture Fortuny Style Burgundy Silk Pleated Dress
By Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in New Hope, PA
The dress is hand pleated in a similar manor to the earlier iconic designs of Mariano Fortuny.
1920's MARIANO FORTUNY pleated black silk DELPHOS gown
By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Phenomenal jet black pleated silk 'Delphos' gown with Venetian striped glass beads and stamped gold silk belt from Mariano Fortuny dating to the 1920's. Adjustable drawstring at neck...
Mariano Fortuny Pleated Coral Silk "Delphos" Gown, c.1920s.
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
Mariano Fortuny Pleated Coral Silk "Delphos" Gown, c.1920s. Coral pleated silk 'Delphos' gown featuring stamped gold silk belt from Mariano Fortuny dating to the 1920's. Adjustable d...
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Size: Equivalent size 36-38 France
A Pleated Silk Delphos dress by Mariano Fortuny - Venice Circa 1930
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920-1930 Italy - Venice Delphos long dress in apricot-coloured pleated silk pongee by the famous Italian couturier Mariano Fortuny (Attributed to).
Rare 1960's Sybil Connolly Couture Pleated White Linen Bell-Sleeve Bridal Dress
By Sybil Connolly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Known as the Dior of Dublin, couturier Sybil Connolly is admired for her high caliber complex designs and artisanal technique. Sybil Connolly's pleated linen is a remarkable contribu...
Mariano Fortuny Blue Pleated Delphos Silk Dress w/ Stenciled Belt
By Mariano Fortuny, Fortuny
Located in US
Mariano Fortuny blue silk pleated Delphos dress is featured in blue china silk pleated in Fortuny's lost technique, complete with a printed belt.
1980's PATRICIA LESTER 2pc. Fortuny-pleated Delphos gown & velvet wrap
By Patricia Lester
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, 1980's, PATRICIA LESTER, 2 pc. Fortuny-pleated Delphos gown, and velvet wrap.
$1,556Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Donna Karan Runway Fall 2004 Hot Pink Off Shoulder Vintage Jersey Tulle Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tags DONNA KARAN F/W 2004 hot pink of the shoulder dress ! The same dress was shown on the runway in brown and chartreuse. Features a soft rayon (81%) and spandex (19%) blen...
$2,150
Size: USA 12 but fits much smaller
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Silk Dusty Yellow Gold Embellished Gown Maxi Dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage 100% Silk Golden Dusty Yellow Hues Impeccable beadwork throughout This gown is truly one of a kind amazing, my pictures do not do it justice Size US 12 Excel...
$1,300
Size: none; comparable to size small
Poiret-Inspired Printed Silk and Gold Lamé Dress w Drop Rouleau Waist – S, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Clearly inspired by Poiret’s Irudrée gown of 1923 (pictured), this dress features the same dropped rouleau waist and emphasis on metallic lamé, but also incorporates aspects of his o...
Vintage Lillie Rubin 1990s Amazing Fully Beaded Sequined Pearl Silk Fringe Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage early 90s LILLIE RUBIN black beaded, sequined, and pearled silk cocktail flapper dress! Heavily hand beaded black seed beads throughout the skirt. Gold and silver seq...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Gorgeous 1970s Hand-Beaded Silk Evening Dress Bohemian Gown
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous 1970s gown in the spirit of the 1920s, cut in breathtaking pure silk and entirely hand-embellished. The construction is deceptively simple: a loose, drop-waisted silhouette ...
ALBERTA FERRETTI 2011 Vintage Silk Peach Ruffle Slip Gown Maxi Dress
By Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Vintage Runway FW11 100% silk outer Peach color The dress is really one peachy color, but because of the sheerness and then thicker silk, it appears to...
NEW Missoni Crystal Gold Metallic Lurex Crochet Knit Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
A fantastic Missoni Crochet Knit Evening Gown Elegant kaftan-style With belt for a perfect fit Sparkling crystal embroidery on neckline Full length Beautiful golden metallic crochet ...
Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your evening-wear wardrobe. The stra...
Vintage Powder Pink Tulle Dress, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vintage powder pink tulle dress with velvet decorations. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Piece from the 1930. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Shoul...
Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on back sleeves, bias cut with many tailoring details, maxi length. In good vinta...
Pretty Silk Dress wth Fringes, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pretty silk dress with fringes made of a 1930s shawl. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 41 cm...
Valentino Women's Gold Nude Tiered Tulle Lace Gown, Size IT44
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Absolute fairytale Valentino tiered tulle and lace gown - bought for £6500 and unworn. Made from gold speckled nude polyamide mix tulle and gold lace. It has a super feminine tiere...
$522
Size: Recommended Size; UK 8
2000’s Vintage Blush Pink Silk Hand Beaded Ethereal Draped Dress with Shawl
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful early 2000’s, 100% Pure Silk halter-back dress. Featuring intricate hand beaded detailing, finely pleated upper body technique and flapper textured fringed bottom. The dr...
Emma Domb 1970s Gold Metallic Jersey Grecian Style Sequined Vintage 70s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous early 1970s EMMA DOMB gold metallic jersey Grecian inspired gown! Features a tailored bodice with sequin encrusted braided details around the neck and at waist. Full knife p...
Jenny Packham Spring 2011 Look 13 Long chiffon terracotta dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in CANNES, FR
Jenny Packham Spring/Summer 2011 Collection - Look 13 Terracotta chiffon long dress, one shoulder embellished with beaded and rhinestone patterns. Size 12 UK.
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Fall Winter 1995 Runway Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Set
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Runway 1995 Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Silk Blouse, Vest & Skirt Set This rare outfit from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1995 runway show is a striking mix of mens...
$1,500
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits US Size 4)
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
By Norman Norell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...
$595
Size: Small - Medium
New Chloe Fall 2007 Mushy Peas Chartreuse Racerback Sleeveless Tank Top Shirt
By Chloé, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Diego, CA
New Fall 2007 CHLOE chartreuse green racerback tank top! Label reads the whimsical color to be "Mushy Peas." This essential beauty comes from the first season Paulo Melim Anderson to...
Valentino Women's Pink Silk Cape Gown, Italian Size 44
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pink silk cape dress from Valentino. It is a sleeveless body skimming dress with a panel draping over the shoulders forming a cape in the back. The bust is lined in the s...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
1960s Werle Glamorous Black Glittered Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Dramatic Sleeves
By Werle Beverly Hills, WERLE of Beverly Hills
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Werle glamorous Mod black glittered silk chiffon gown with nude silk crepe insets at sides and dramatic Dolman draped sheer silk chiffon sleeves. Wide neckline. Completely line...
$909
Size: 40 on tag but fit 38/ M
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown. Size 36 FR (it can fit US 0/2) amazing piece!
Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. ( 2 extra button provided) Lining composition probably rayon or acetate. Hook...
$359
Size: Recommend Size; UK 8-10 / Medium
1990's Giorgio Armani Orange Long Racer back Tennis Maxi dress in Tangerine
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990's Giorgio 'Armani Jeans' Long Racer back Tennis dress in Tangerine, featuring a slim back that sits between the shoulder blades, stretchy figure hugging fabric and ankle length ...
1960s Cresta Couture Turquoise Embellished Wiggle Dress
Located in London, GB
1960s embellished dress from quality British label Cresta Couture. It is tailored to a form-fitting wiggle silhouette from a turquoise shot-silk blend which is very textured. The nec...
Dries Van Noten Black Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress, 2000s
By Dries van Noten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 2000s Dries Van Noten Evening dress. Black silk satin and chiffon with a patchwork of different and interesting beadwork - from seed beads to bugle beads. Simple silhouette wi...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2006 Vintage Silk Chiffon Gown Maxi Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Oscar de la Renta Vintage FW06 100% silk chiffon Intentional frayed trimmings Velvet rosette Invisible back zip Size USA 6 but fits more like a USA 0/2 aka XS/S Excellent condition,...
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