Fortuny Pleat Dress
Mary McFadden Couture Green Pleated Sculpted Short Sleeve Dress, 1980s
By Marry Mcfadden, Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mary McFadden couture green fortuny pleat dress.
The dress is lined throughout the bodice in a
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Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Museum 1920s Mariano Fortuny Delphos Amber Gold Pleated Silk Murano Gown
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Jersey City, NJ
the signature Fortuny pleating technique that gives the fabric its sculptural texture and flowing
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1920s Italian Delphos Gowns
1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress
By Patricia Lester, Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in London, GB
finely hand pleated silk which gives the fabric and incredible elasticity and envelopes the wearer. Very
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1990s British Delphos Gowns
Morton Miles Fortuny Pleated Lavender Beaded Accents Chemise Dress size 8
By Morton Myles
Located in Palm Desert, CA
style of Fortuny, and decades later, done by American designer, Mary McFadden. This dress is makes size
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1980s American Day Dresses
1980s Morton Myles Size 10 Pink / Purple Fortuny Pleated Silk Beaded 80s Dress
By Morton Myles
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s MORTON MYLES pink / purple fortuny pleated long sleeve beaded and pearl dress
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Patricia Lester Fortuny Style Pleated Two Piece Evening Ensemble, 1980s
By Patricia Lester
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From designer Patricia Lester who resurrected the technique of perma-pleating in the style of the
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20th Century Evening Dresses
Christian Dior by John Galliano SS 1999 Fortuny Pleats & Beaded Trim Silk Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
ensemble inspired by Mariano Fortuny.
Crafted from 100% silk with signature Fortuny pleating, this
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s Mary McFadden Royal Blue Fortuny Pleated Size 2 / 4 Mosaic Vintage Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1980s MARY MCFADDEN for NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue fortuny pleated evening gown ! Features
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Pink and blue pleated asymmetrical evening dress Circa 1980's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and blue pleated ( Fortuny style) asymmetrical evening dress. Zip and hook&eye on the left
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses
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Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Dress Blue Fortuny Style Pleats in Size 4
By Mary McFadden
Located in Portland, OR
fortuny style pleated dress has butterfly sleeves, a fitted waist, and a pretty neckline trimmed with a
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1980s American Day Dresses
1980's PATRICIA LESTER Fortuny-pleated Peplos dress
By Patricia Lester
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent/mint condition, 1980's PATRICIA LESTER, black Fortuny-pleated Peplos dress.
This
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1970s Fortuny Style Off the Shoulder Black and White Pleated Dress
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully done Fortuny style black and white pleated off the shoulder minimalist evening dress
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Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns
Size: Small or 2-4 See Measurements
1980's PATRICIA LESTER Fortuny-pleated Delphos gown
By Patricia Lester
Located in Newport Beach, CA
, inspired by Mario Fortuny.
The entire dress is Fortuny, hand-pleated with a gorgeous, wavy effect at the
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1980s Welsh Delphos Gowns
1980s Mary Mcfadden Couture Evening Gown
By Marry Mcfadden
Located in Houston, TX
silhouette this dress is the perfect dream!
Delicate Fortuny-esque pleating gives this dress a classic
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1980s American Evening Gowns
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage "Fortuny" pleated silk dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous Christian Dior 100% silk "Fortuny" pleated dress.
French size 40, elastic waistband.
In
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
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Early 20th Century Italian Delphos Gowns
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
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1910s Italian Delphos Gowns
Size: Equivalent French 36/38
Venetia Studium Fortuny Pleated Black Dress, 1980s
Located in Austin, TX
Fortuny pleated black tank dress made by Venetia Studium. Purchased in Italy, circa 1980s
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
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Late 20th Century Delphos Gowns
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Red Fortuny Pleated Maxi Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
created pleated garments that resemble the famous pleated silk dresses by Mariano Fortuny which eventually
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Red Fortuny Pleated Maxi Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
created pleated garments that resemble the famous pleated silk dresses by Mariano Fortuny which eventually
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
Mariano Fortuny Labelled Delphos Gown
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920
Italy
Anthracite silk Delphos dress by Venetian couturier Mariano Fortuny. One piece
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1920s French Delphos Gowns
Mary McFadden Off White Tiered Fortuny Pleated Evening Dress 1980s
By Mary McFadden, Mary Mc Fadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden Fortuny style pleated tiered evening dress from the 1980s. This dress consists of
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1980s American Evening Gowns
1980s Alfred Bosand Fortuny Pleat Gown
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Alfred Bosand Fortuny Pleat Gown
Beautiful Hip Drape and Side Tie
Synthetic Sheer Crepe
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1980s American Evening Dresses
Ivory Patricia Lester Silk "Fortuny-Style" Pleated Ensemble
By Patricia Lester
Located in Gresham, OR
This extravagantly pleated 100% silk 1970s ensemble was made in Wales by Patricia Lester, in the
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1970s Welsh Evening Gowns
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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Delphos Gowns
1980s Patricia Lester Couture Silk Fortuny Dress
By Patricia Lester
Located in London, GB
Amazing vintage 1980s Patricia Lester pleated and beaded Fortuny dress in gorgeous soft pink silk
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Patricia Lester 'Fortuny' Pleated Hand Made One Of A Kind Turquoise Ensemble
By Patricia Lester
Located in London, GB
- Patricia Lester
- Hand Pleated
- Rare one of a kind
- Top/dress & Skirt Ensemble
- Turquoise
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Charles and Patricia Lester Beaded Coat and Dress in the Style of Fortuny
By Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in New Hope, PA
on the famous Fortuny pleated Delphos and Peplos dresses. This outfit is unusual because the silk is
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Late 20th Century Welsh Evening Dresses
Mary McFadden 70s Pleated Peach & Lilac Silk One-Shoulder Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Gresham, OR
Mary McFadden 70s wonderful one-shoulder Fortuny-style pleated silk dress with asymmetrical dropped
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1970s Evening Gowns
1970s Mary McFadden Beaded One Shoulder Pastel Sequin Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
trademark Fortuny style pleated dresses, this extraordinary 1970’s dress is a departure from her signature
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Black + White Fortuny Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Mary McFadden black and white fortuny pleated dress! Slimming abstract effect on
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
Patricia Lester Copper Brown Silk Fortuny Pleated Dress & Belt, 1980s
By Patricia Lester
Located in Boca Raton, FL
royal family. Done in a hand-dyed copper silk, this dress has been masterfully pleated in the style of
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1980s Welsh Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
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1920s Italian Delphos Gowns
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
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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
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1920s Italian Peplos
Size: Equivalent size 36-38 France
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
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Late 19th Century Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1930's MARIANO FORTUNY black silk pleated Delphos gown
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in San Fransisco, CA
silk belt from Mariano Fortuny dating to the 1930's. Fits a variety of sizes due to the pleated
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1930s Italian Delphos Gowns
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
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Black pleated backless dress with braided belt Fortuny's style
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black pleated dress with braided belt
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1970s Unknown Day Dresses
Mary McFadden Vintage One - Shoulder Fortuny Pleated Black Grecian Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MARY MCFADDEN fortuny pleated black one-shoulder dress! Signature silk fortuny
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Mary McFadden Couture for Bonwit Teller 80s Purple Fortuny Pleated Ruffle Dress
By Bonwit Teller, Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1980s MARY MCFADDEN, for BONWIT TELLER, purple eggplant Fortuny pleated silk gown
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Fortuny Pleated Burgundy Silk Flowy Flirty Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
fortuny pleated bodice, with a chic flowy silk chiffon skirt. Features a beautiful floral print. Hidden
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Black cocktail dress in Fortuny pleated fabric Pierre Labiche Circa 1980's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress in Fortuny pleats . Fabric: 100% polyester. The fortuny Pleated fabric is a
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
1980s Mary McFadden Couture Size 8 Black Fortuny Pleated Vintage 80s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic, yet super stylish MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE black fortuny pleated short sleeve dress
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Fortuny Ivory Peplos Gown with Original Tag Never Worn, in Original Box
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in New Hope, PA
This pleated ivory silk Fortuny Peplos dress is such a rare find, having never been worn, and
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1920s Italian Peplos
1980s Mary McFadden Couture Size 12 Blue Fortuny Pleated Vintage 80s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering vintage early 80s MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE light blue signature pleated long
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture 1980s Size 8 Crimson Red Fortuny Pleated 80s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1980s MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE crimson red fortuny pleated long sleeve dress ! Features
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Stunning 90s George F Couture Sz 8 / 10 Ivory Fortuny Pleated Grecian Gown Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s does 1920s vintage GEORGE F. COUTURE for LILLIE RUBIN ivory and gold fortune pleated
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1990s American Evening Gowns
Mary McFadden beaded Fortuny style pleated evening gown 1980s
By Mary McFadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden beaded Fortuny style pleated evening gown from the 1980s. This dress is an amazing
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Patricia Lester Purple "Fortuny" Pleated Skirt and Top
By Patricia Lester
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering a 1980's Made in Abergavenny Wales Patricia Lester (Labeled)"Fortuny" Purple Pleated Skirt
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1980s Welsh Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Silver Gray Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
created pleated garments that resemble the famous pleated silk dresses by Mariano Fortuny which eventually
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s Diane Freis Turquoise Blue and White Boho Tribal Print Vintage 80s Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in San Diego, CA
ruffle around the v neck. Elastic waist stretches to fit an array of sizes. Full flirty fortuny pleated
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
Mary McFadden 1970's embellished Fortuny pleated dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Mary McFadden 1970's embellished Fortuny pleated dress.
Exquisite coral colored dress with heavy
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Mary McFadden 1970's embellished Fortuny pleated dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Mary McFadden 1970's embellished Fortuny pleated dress.
Exquisite green dress with sequins, beads
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Alexander McQueen fortuny pleated dress with lace bustline
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful Green pleated dress with Lace Bust.
The photos don't do this justice, my mannequin
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20th Century Italian Day Dresses
Rare 1960s Ossie Clark Cream Fortuny Pleat Plunge Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Rockwood, ON
used later, but a lightweight, almost felt-like jersey fabric with a Fortuny like pleat running through
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1960s Day Dresses
Patricia Lester fortuny pleated three piece beaded evening dress
By Patricia Lester
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Patricia Lester fortuny pleated three piece beaded evening dress
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1970s Welsh Evening Dresses and Gowns
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Dress Blue Fortuny Style Pleats in Size 4
By Mary McFadden
Located in Portland, OR
We love the shade of blue of this pretty vintage pleated dress from Mary McFadden Couture. The
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1980s American Day Dresses
Mary McFadden Couture Baded Fortuny Pleated Dresss
By Mary McFadden
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Mary McFadden Couture Baded Fortuny Pleated Dresss
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1977 Chanel Black Fortuny Pleated Silk Mini Cocktail Dress & Bell-Sleeve Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
breathtaking black fortuny-pleated silk cocktail dress ensemble from 1977 is a perfect example of why this
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Rare 1960's Sybil Connolly Couture Pleated White Linen Bell-Sleeve Bridal Dress
By Sybil Connolly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
history as Mario Fortuny's Delphos pleated silk dresses made at the beginning of the 20th century. She was
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1960s Irish Wedding Dresses
S.G. Gilbert for I. Magnin Ethereal White Vintage Fortuny Pleat Dress, 1980s
By I. Magnin
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
S.G. Gilbert for I. Magnin Vintage Ethereal White Fortuny Pleat Dress, 1980s
Estimated Size: UK 8
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
George F Couture Vintage Fortuny Pleated Blue Evening Dress
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
, George F. Couture. In a blue fortuny pleated fabric, embellished with gold butterflies and gathers at the
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Mary McFadden Couture Bergdorf Goodman Pleated Fortuny Style 2 pc Evening Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Portland, OR
This is a gorgeous red wine Fortuny Style pleated evening ensemble from Mary McFadden Couture
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses
Vintage Christian Dior "Fortuny" Pleated Skirt and Tunic
By Christian Dior
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Christian Dior "Fortuny" pleated skirt and tunic top with mandarin collar and black piping
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1980s French Evening Dresses
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Fortuny Pleat Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary fortuny pleat dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Red and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a fortuny pleat dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Mary McFadden, Mariano Fortuny and Patricia Lester are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a Fortuny Pleat Dress?
The price for a fortuny pleat dress starts at $249 and tops out at $16,500, and on average, selling for $1,448.
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With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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