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 Fortuny, Mariano 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 Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
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 Fortuny, Mariano 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.
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...
$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...
$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...
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...
$917
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...
$1,036Sale 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 ...
$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...
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...
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...
$364
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 ...
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,...
Courreges Color Block Dress 1970s
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy and off white color block silk blend dress from Courreges. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a small stand up collar. It has an off white yoke pointed in the front...
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
CELINE cream silk 2026 ORGANZA CAPE Dress 38 S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine gown in cream 100% silk organza, the weightless, semi-sheer fabric lending an ethereal, luminous quality to this refined luxury Celine silhouette. Cut to a clas...
Vintage 1930's Pongee Silk Floral Neck Scarf Head Scarf
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1930's pongee silk triangular cut scarf, rendered in a soft muted palette of pinks, blues and tans in a floral design set against a cream background and finished with a ...
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