Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Velvet Corset Gown
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace high-fashion elegance with this luxurious Vivienne Westwood Gold Label gown, crafted from
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Velvet Corset Gown
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace high-fashion elegance with this luxurious Vivienne Westwood Gold Label gown, crafted from
1970's Jean Varon Gold & Black Brocade Evening Gown w/Velvet Trim
By Jean Varon
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Jean Varon gold & black brocade gown w/velvet trim at neckline, hem and waist, culminating
Black velvet and gold lace evening dress Lecoanet Hémant
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and gold lace evening dress. Cut work velvet appliqué with black passementerie edge
Vicky Tiel Black Velvet and Gold Cleopatra Gown with Bolero
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning Vicky Tiel gown. The gown is composed of a beautiful black velvet and is
$1,098Sale Price|21% Off
Size: small
Vintage Bill Blass Black Velvet Gold Metallic Halter Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
evening dress is done in a gold lamé and silk blend and a black velvet bodice for a glamorous and
1980s Jean-Louis Scherrer Black Velvet Gown with Black and Gold Beading
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Dramatically elegant black velvet 1980s gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer. Streamlined and statuesque
Evening long skirt-suit in black velvet and gold lurex brocade dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening long skirt-suit in black velvet and gold lurex brocade dress
$995
Size: Small - Small Medium
1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown
By A.J. Bari
Located in San Diego, CA
velvet bodice, w/ gold glitter thorughout, and gold beads and sequins down the front. Gold rainbow silk
VivienneWestwood CorsetStyle "MarilynMonroe" Velvet Moire RedCocktailDress, 1998
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening
1970's Annacat Burgundy Velvet Gown with Gold & Silver Details
By AnnaCat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's burgundy velvet mock turtleneck, long sleeve gown. Mutton style sleeve at shoulder, tapers
1980s Escada Gold and Velvet Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Miami, FL
Mob Wife dress if there ever was one! 1980s Escada evening dress which is full glam. The top half
Christian Lacroix Multi Colored And Gold Painted Crushed Velvet Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Christian Lacroix multicolored and gold
Vintage Anne Klein Burgundy Velvet Dress With Gold Chains & Gemstones
By Anne Klein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Anne Klein burgundy velvet cocktail dress
Ruby, Gold, and Pink French Brocade with Black Silk Velvet Insets
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant Pink, Ruby, and Metallic Gold on black French Floral Brocade scoop neck dress with black
Vivienne Westwood Portrait A/W Black Velvet Gold Boulle Dress, 1990/1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
velvet in a true black. Gold shimmers wonderfully. As with all pieces of this collection, gold foil does
1960s Polly Peck by Sybil Zelker Velvet and Gold Print Dress
Located in London, GB
. The best feature of the dress however has to be the fantastic velvet and gold printed skirt featuring
Vivienne Westwood bronze stretch-velvet and gold foil printed dress, fw 1990
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood bronze stretch-velvet evening dress ▪ Gold foil neoclassical print inspired by
1920's Custom Black and Gold Lace Velvet Trimmed Draped Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1920s dress is composed of a black and gold lace which features a velvet trim. The
F/W 1999 Roberto Cavalli Red Stretch Velvet Gold Maxi Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a red velvet leaf print Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Fall/Winter 1999 collection
Chanel Vintage F/W 1993 Black Velvet Gold Chain Strap Corset 93A Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Presenting a stunning black velvet Chanel dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld from the Fall/Winter
Moroccan Caftan Purple Velvet Embroidered with Gold Kaftan, circa 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. Vintage exotic 1970s maxi dress kaftan with gold trim hand-made in
$1,499Sale Price|21% Off
Size: 34
Saint Laurent YSL One shoulder Black Velvet Metallic Layered Dress, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
pleasing rhythm to the dress. The shift from the rich black velvet and tiers of gold and black chiffon work
$768Sale Price|20% Off
SABYASACHI black velvet gold floral applique sequins drape V neck dress S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SABYASACHI black velvet gold floral applique sequins drape V neck dress S Reference: NKLL/A00529
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Gold + Black Velvet Metallic Snakeskin Mini Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s 90s VICKY TIEL COUTURE mini dress! Features a gold, silver, and black
1980's Zandra Rhodes Black Velvet And Gold Fringe Cocktail Dress
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black velvet Zandra Rhodes cocktail dress from the 1980's. The long sleeve, high neck dress has an
1960s Black + Gold Velvet Sequined Vintage 60s Long Sleeve Shift Tunic Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s black velvet and gold sequined long sleeve tunic dress! Features soft cotton velvet
Vintage Cathy Hardwick Black Silk Velvet Dress w/ Gold / Bronze Ruffle Hem
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Cathy Hardwick black silk velvet dress! Drop-waist style, with wonderful bronze
1960s Sexy Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Sheath Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim
Located in Sparks, NV
Sexy vintage 1960s cocktail dress in metallic gold and black fabric. Fully lined with rear metal
Oscar De La Renta Velvet Bodice Cocktail Dress with Gold and Emerald Detail
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning Oscar De La Renta cocktail dress. This dress features a draped velvet bodice
Beautiful New 90s Luca Luca Royal Blue + Gold Velvet And Lace Cocktail Dress NWT
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful LUCA LUCA Couture cocktail dress! Stunning royal blue crushed velvet, with striking
1920s Gold Lamé and Silk Velvet Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1920s black silk velvet and gold lame gown. Sleeveless gold lamé bodice is dotted with
1920s Red Velvet & Gold Bullion Flapper Gown
Located in Bozeman, MT
touch for clarity. Superb color. Deep rich wine red silk velvet flapper dress with a a
Vintage Adele Simpson Black Velvet Gold Metallic Obi Evening Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant evening dress in sumptuous velvet with brilliant metallic details by Adele Simpson. The
90s Thierry Mugler Daring Black Velvet and Sheer Gold Lame Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ridiculously sexy Thierry Mugler gown circa 1990s. Sheer, iridescent gold bbodice that dips below
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1920s Gold and Indigo Devore Velvet Evening Dress with Sable Trim
Located in Houston, TX
Isn't it just wonderful?! Amazing wearable velvet evening dress from the 1920s! The dress is knee
1960's Arnold Scaasi Couture Black Velvet and Gold Lace Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in London, GB
this dress does exactly that. The skirt has tiers of gold-spun metallic lace, black lace, satin and
1970s Loris Azzaro Couture Black Metallic Gold Silk & Velvet Lace-Up Corset Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A seductive Loris Azzaro silk moiré and velvet low plunge lace-up corset gown dating back to the
Mary McFadden dusty pink and gold velvet dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
This Mary McFadden dress is a dusty pink silk with a metallic velvet bib front. The velvet print
Michael Kors Collection Current Season Metallic Gold Cheetah Velvet Dress $3895
By Michael Kors
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Michael Kors Collection Current Season Metallic Gold Cheetah Velvet Fil Coupe Halter Dress
1970's Kent Originals White Dupione Black Velvet and Gold Trim Dress
Located in London, GB
white Dupione satin skirt. A gold paisley brocade belt embellishes the waistline, and red cotton panels
Vintage 1979 Givenchy Haute-Couture Metallic Gold & Black Burnout Velvet Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is a masterpiece; metallic gold and black graphic illusion burnout silk velvet. I adore the elegant
Peter Som 2005 Black Velvet and Gold Lame Dress with Pockets Size 6.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Peter Som 2005 Ready to Wear black velvet & gold lame fabric spaghetti string evening dress with
Mary Mcfadden Velvet and Gold Evening Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary McFadden Couture black and gold pattern, velvet, long sleeve evening gown with draping detail
Chanel Vintage F/W 1987 Black Gold Ruched Velvet Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
exquisite example of timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted from luxurious black velvet, the gown is
Jessie Franklin Turner Evening Gown
Located in New York, NY
Jessie Franklin Turner Gold Lame and Velvet Evening Gown C. 1930's. Jessie Franklin Turner
1980s Vicky Tiel gold lame & velvet gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous gold lame drape front gown from the 1980s by Vicky Tiel...Fitted gown in black velvet with
SID NEIGUM 2017 gold velvet drape high slit evening gown dress US6 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SID NEIGUM 2017 gold velvet drape high slit evening gown dress US6 M Reference: YNWG/A00132 Brand
Gold velvet backless evening dress Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold velvet backless evening dress .Acetate or rayon lining. Zip closure on the middle back + hook
Velvet Gown with Gold Embroidery Detailing
Located in Port Hope, ON
Make sure all eyes are on you in this strapless, gold-embellished black velvet gown. The beautiful
Carolyn Roehm Gold Silk Pane Cut Velvet Gown - 4
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carolyn Roehm silk pane cut velvet animal print gold gown. This gown has a sweetheart neckline with
Anonymous Vintage Black Velvet Gown Studded with Gold Buttons
Located in New Hope, PA
A classic vintage black cotton velvet dress with a scoop neckline and an Empire waist is elevated
1980s VALENTINO Black Velvet Long sleeve Gown with Gold Bow
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1987 Chic Valentino Black Velvet long sleeve gown with silk lame bow and exaggerated collar and
Vicky Tiel Black Velvet and Gold Cleopatra Gown with Bolero
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning Vicky Tiel gown. The gown is composed of a beautiful black velvet and is
Stunning Roberto Cavalli Green Velvet Gown With Gold Bird Print 2005
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Roberto Cavalli green velvet evening gown
Late 1960s Baroque Inspired Gold and Crystal Embroidered Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Schiaparelli inspired Baroque gold passimentrie and crystals recall the famous 1930s
1970s SCAASI Black and Gold Velvet Flocked Poiret Inspired Print Gown
By Arnold Scaasi Couture, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1970s Arnold Scaasi Black and Gold velvet flocked “ Poiret” Inspired Print Gown
Pilar Rossi Velvet & Metallic Gold Evening Ensemble
By Pilar Rossi
Located in New York, NY
Pilar Rossi 2-piece black velvet & metallic floral gold and finished with black silk organza
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Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Roberto Cavalli black and gold silk velvet evening dress, fw 2006
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli evening dress ▪ Black and gold devoré silk with an Art Deco inspired floral
Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Evening Suit with Gold Soutache Braid
Located in New Hope, PA
Rich gold soutache braid creates an elegant design on the front of this classic black velvet jacket
Bronx & Banco Emerald Green Velvet Evening Dress With Gold Bead Fringe
Located in Atlanta, GA
green velvet maxi dress embellished with gold micro bead fringe at the shoulders. The lush velvet
Striking Black Velvet Gown with Gold Beading around Bodice
Located in Port Hope, ON
This deep, black velvet gown is the perfect piece to wear to any evening affair. Glamourous in its
Ellene Warren mermaid gown in gold dot panne velvet 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Liquid black panne velvet with gold lurex dot fish tail cocktail dress from Ellene Warren, 1980s
1990s Giorgio Armani Black Velvet Hand Sequined Beaded Roses Evening Dress
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Armani suit is still the gold standard in tailored garments, his gowns have equal renown. This passionate
Vicky Tiel Black and Gold One Shoulder Velvet Gown with High Low Hem, C. 1980's
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black and gold one shoulder gown by Vicky Tiel, from the 1980's. The gown has gathering
1980s Metallic Gold Velvet Lace Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illuminate the Night with the 1980s Metallic Gold Velvet Lace Dress! The dress is crafted from a
Henri Bendel Velvet Dress with Gold embellishment
Located in New York, NY
Moss green, velvet "at home" dress, circa early 1940's. Dress bodice is slightly empire waist with
BLACK VELVET MINIDRESS W/GOLD AND RHINESTONE TRIM
Located in Alford, MA
1960s black velvet minidress with empire and A-line skirt features a V-neck embellished with gold
Antique Ottoman Gold Embroidered Velvet Dress From Turkey
Located in New York, NY
cardboard shapes wrapped with silver and gold thread to the velvet fabric. This style of dress was
Vintage Oscar De La Renta velvet devore gold lace dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 80s Oscar De La Renta brownvelvet devore and metallic gold lace dress. Measurement
Louis Vuitton Black and Gold Print Velvet Trimmed Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous Louis Vuitton cocktail dress features a dark gold silk psychedelic marble print top
Black velvet ruched mini dress with a jewelled gold chain shoulder strap, 1990
Located in London, GB
▪ Black velvet evening mini dress ▪ Asymmetric jewelled gold chain shoulder strap ▪ Ruched side
Anna Belinda Black Velvet Gold Print Maxi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anna Belinda 1970s velvet black apron dress with gold print fabric insets and covered buttons and
Givenchy Gold lame and Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy, silk gazar, gold lame and black paisley pattern fitted dress with slight
Vintage Caftan, Black Velvet and Gold Embroidered Kaftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. One of a kind evening gown. This authentic caftan has been hand-sewn from high end silk velvet fabric
Valentino Night black velvet and gold sequined cocktail dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
velvet with cap sleeve. From hip down dress is embellished with gold sequins forming a "wood grain
Dries van Noten Sheer Velvet Gold Polka Dot Dress
By Dries van Noten
Located in Miami, FL
velvet and sheer fabric and adorned with delicate gold lame circles. The shift dress silhouette is simple
French Metallic Gold Lace Flapper Dress Black Velvet Appliques 1920's
Located in New Hope, PA
with black velvet blossoms outlined with gold embroidery. The gathered skirt is open at the center
Vicky Tiel Ivory and Gold Velvet Texture Cocktail Dress Size 38
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vicky Tiel dress is composed of an Ivory and gold metallic velvet blend. There are gathers and
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Size: 4, may fit more like 2
Oscar de la Renta Light Gold One Shoulder Cocktail Dress with Pink Velvet Bow
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta metallic light gold pleated cocktail dress with pink velvet detail at a small
C.1970 Anne Fogarty Gold Moire Style Empire Dress With Velvet & Rhinestone Trim
By Anne Fogarty
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Anne Fogarty empire maxi dress has the midas touch. The heavy gold lame fabric has a moire
1980s Valentino Garavani Gold Lamé Faux Wrap Black Velvet Evening Gown
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, this fabulous gown has been constructed of luxurious, thick black velvet and wrapped in a gold-tone
1980's Vicky Tiel Velvet & Gold Lame Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sexy and slinky black velvet strapless mermaid style gown from the 1980's, the height of Vicky
Gorgeous Vintage RIchilene Black + Gold Metallic Silk Velvet Gown
By Richilene
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutley stunning vintage Richilene dress / gown! Luxurious soft silk velvet, with gold metallic
1980s Murray Arbeid - London Black Velvet Gown w Gold Sequin Leaves & Crinoline
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Murray Arbeid - London Black Velvet Gown w Gold Sequin Leaves & Crinoline: Deep V-back with
Incredible 1970s Black Silver Gold Velvet and Lurex Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s black, silver and gold velvet and lurex long sleeve metallic gown! Features a soft
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Beautiful Vintage I. Magnin Black Silk Velvet Gown w/ Gold + Silver Lace Bodice
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage late 1970s / early 1980s I. MAGNIN black silk velvet dress, with an amazing gold
Chanel Vintage F/W 1985 Lesage Gold Sunburst Embellished Navy Blue Velvet Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Capture the essence of timeless elegance with this extraordinary Chanel gown, a true masterpiece
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress Size Small Alaïa mini bodycon dress with sweetheart neck and rib knit accent panels throughout. All Eyes on Alaï...
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are t...
$1,746
Size: Size US 6 - French 36
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1997 Black Tuxedo Suit with Twisted Billowing Sleeves
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Black Tuxedo Suit with Dramatic Twisted Billowing Red Fabric Lined Sleeves This is a rar...
John Galliano Red Knitted Maxi Dress with Heart Cut-outs, SS 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2000 ▪ Fabric: 60% Viscose, 40% Cotton ▪ Details: Open-knit heart shaped cut-outs ▪ Size: Mediu...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
$695
Size: vintage 8; compare to size XS-S
Ceil Chapman Burgundy Velvet Quilted Metallic Brocade Day Dress - XS 1960s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Painfully good, from its rich color to its quilted skirt to its crisp A-line silhouette. The alluring keyhole neckline can be worn closed during the day and open at night for two dif...
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Prada fucsia purple tulle dress
By Prada
Located in Capri, IT
Prada's latest runway collection featured glowing fluorescents contrasted with tweed and construction-inspired vests, with this tulle dress making its way into multiple looks. Made i...
Marchesa Red Silk Strapless Gown - 10 - circa 90's
By Marchesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marchesa Red Silk Gown, length 54", bust 38", waist 36".
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top IT 42 Gianni Versace silk brown top featuring logo embellishments at straps and concealed zip closure at back.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Gold Leopard Evening Gown Dress Fall/Winter 2003 Size M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Gold Leopard Evening Gown Dress with Gold Chain Halter - Fall/Winter 2003 Size M
$195Sale Price|38% Off
1940s Flora Originals Dress
Located in Port Hope, ON
Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...
$2,894
Size: Not Marked. Recommended: XL
Circa 1922 ADAIR Paris Black Silk Velvet Beaded Evening Flapper Dress Size XL
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage circa Fall 1922 Adair Paris - Franklin Simon & Co. Fifth Avenue black silk velvet evening dress. Classically inspired beading. Cap sleeves with cutouts at shoulders. Cape-...
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.
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Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.