Mary McFadden Couture Green Pleated Sculpted Short Sleeve Dress, 1980s
By Mary McFadden, Marry Mcfadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mary McFadden couture green fortuny pleat dress. The dress is lined throughout the bodice in a green silky feeling fabric, the sleeves are lined in organza and the skirt portion is u...
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
That said, we think the dress as it is, is better suited to a taller size UK 12-14 or US 8-10.
Fortuny Manner Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Edwardian Tea or Wedding Dress of long pleated cream silk in the manner of Fortuny.
Delphos Venezia Pleated Silk Gown
By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny
Located in Riverdale, NY
Collar 9", Armhole opening 9" (this is opening totaling 18"), Width is more than 40" pleated. Drawstring at collar and neckline are close on one side of dress, not both.
Morton Miles Fortuny Pleated Lavender Beaded Accents Chemise Dress size 8
By Morton Myles
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The fabric has been crushed pleated in the style of Fortuny, and decades later, done by American designer, Mary McFadden.
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!
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 classic Fortuny look. Circa 1980s 2 piece ensemble consisting of long tunic style to...
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 Avant Garde ruffle sleeves. Thousands of hand-sewn sequins, beads and pearls encrust...
George F Couture Late 80s - 90s Ivory Fortuny-Pleat Bridal Gown Flower Appliqué
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Ivory bridal gown by George F. Couture (George Fakhir Inc., New York), c. late 1980s–early 1990s — as featured in Vogue (long sleeve variation) on thrifting your wedding outfit, styl...
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.
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Dress Blue Fortuny Style Pleats in Size 4
By Mary McFadden
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage Mary McFadden Couture dress in a beautiful shade of blue. This pretty vintage fortuny style pleated dress has butterfly sleeves, a fitted waist, and a pretty neck...
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 gorgeous set includes tunic top with bugle beaded neckline, long slim skirt with elastic...
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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.
1980's PATRICIA LESTER Fortuny-pleated Delphos gown
By Patricia Lester
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The entire dress is Fortuny, hand-pleated with a gorgeous, wavy effect at the waist area, accented with transparent seed beads all along the length of the dress, as well as the neckl...
1980s Mary Mcfadden Couture Evening Gown
By Marry Mcfadden
Located in Houston, TX
With its modest silhouette this dress is the perfect dream! Delicate Fortuny-esque pleating gives this dress a classic look, while the taffeta ruffles at the bottom and along the...
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.
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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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...
Venetia Studium Fortuny Pleated Black Dress, 1980s
Located in Austin, TX
Fortuny pleated black tank dress made by Venetia Studium.
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.
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Red Fortuny Pleated Maxi Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
She started her own label in the 1970s, incorporating global inspirations and classic silhouettes in her designs. She notably created pleated garments that resemble the famous pleate...
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Red Fortuny Pleated Maxi Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
She started her own label in the 1970s, incorporating global inspirations and classic silhouettes in her designs. She notably created pleated garments that resemble the famous pleate...
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 dress finely pleated, made using a technique still unmatched today.
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.
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
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 style of the great Fortuny. The ensemble consists of a tunic and skirt and is absolu...
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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.
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.
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 Hand Dyed Silk - Beaded Detail On Back - Beautiful 'Wing' Back - Flexible Sizing - Ela...
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.
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 waist and matching chain fabric shoulder drape.
1970s Mary McFadden Beaded One Shoulder Pastel Sequin Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known for her trademark Fortuny style pleated dresses, this extraordinary 1970’s dress is a departure from her signature aesthetic.
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 front and back.
Patricia Lester Copper Brown Silk Fortuny Pleated Dress & Belt, 1980s
By Patricia Lester
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Done in a hand-dyed copper silk, this dress has been masterfully pleated in the style 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).
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 ...
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