A Gold satin ball gown embroidered by Norman Hartnell – England Circa 1965
By Norman Hartnell
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960–1965. England A Norman Hartnell ball gown without a label, in gold and cream silk satin, accompanied by its tie-belt and a long matching scarf.
Haute Couture Vintage Dress, 1965
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vintage dress made of navy-blue tulle ribbons layering. The waist is enhanced with a mounted belt decorated with a bow. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Co...
Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965
By Madame Gres
Located in London, GB
Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965. The design features a square neckline with narrow shoulder straps and a high-waisted, sculpted bodice compos...
A Yellow Lace Dress with Ostrich Feathers by Jacques Heim Couture Circa 1965
By Jacques Heim
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965-1969. France A nice evening gown and cape in yellow Guipure lace, model named Alizée by Jacques Heim Haute Couture.
An Hubert de Givenchy French Couture Cream and Black silk Evening Set Circa 1965
By Givenchy
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958/1965 France Rare grand soir ensemble, dress and cape coat in champagne and black silk shantung designed by Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture dating from the 1960s. Sheath d...
A Jacques Heim Cocktail Chiffon Embroidered Dress and bolero Circa 1965
By Jacques Heim
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965. France Cocktail dress in navy silk tulle embroidered with floche silk and its bolero by Jacques Heim Jeune Fille directed by Jacqueline Citroën and dating from the 1960s....
A Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress Numbered 112776 Circa 1965
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965/1970. France Elegant Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress numbered 112776 Circa 1965/1970. Dress in printed silk, sleeveless, skin-tight and hugging the hips, waist...
Ceil Chapman Champagne-Colored Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Ca. 1965
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Studio City, CA
Ca. 1965 Ceil Chapman champagne-colored satin faux pearl beaded cocktail dress. Dress features an A-line silhouette with a mock wrap at front and zipper closure at back. The dress i...
Cocktail dress and bolero in satin with black polka dots - France Circa 1965
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960-1965 France Cocktail or formal dress in polka-dot silk satin from an unidentified Couture studio, dating from the 1960s. The background is a stunning cream satin flocked w...
An French Skirt Suit in Polkadot Silk Crepe By F. Dubois Circa 1965
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960/1970 France Elegant skirt suit in navy blue printed silk crepe with white polka dots signed by Y. Dubois in Nice from the 1960s. Two-piece summer set, with long-sleeved b...
Rare Documented Emilio Pucci Fish Print Silk "Cloqué" Maxi Dress, circa 1965
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Geneva, CH
Emilio Pucci has perfected the art of effortless elegant and endlessly wearable garments. Since its beginning (the brand was founded in 1947), the Italian label continues to this day...
Christian Dior, Ivory gown, circa 1965
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A short sleeved Christian Dior ivory floor length gown with round neckline, adorned with Swarovski crystals.
1965 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Beaded Green Silk Chiffon Draped Caftan Gown
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular Pierre Cardin haute couture silk chiffon gown, in the prettiest emerald green color, dating back to their 1965 collection.
1960s Galanos Gown
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1965, stunning Galanos gown. Long sleeve, beautiful exotic print.
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Malcolm Starr ivory silk dress, circa 1965
By Malcolm Starr
Located in London, GB
With beautiful Dior inspired form and detailing, this simple, classic dress would make a stunning choice for a wedding. Constructed in ivory silk, the dress has a flattering Princess...
Balenciaga haute couture black dress, Spring/Summer 1965
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
This stunning and chic haute couture dress by Balenciaga himself, is constructed in fine black matelassé silk. Featuring the original boned internal corset and silk liner this is an ...
Jean Dessès haute couture pink dress, circa 1965
By Jean Dessès
Located in London, GB
A stunning example of Jean Dessès signature design style, this strapless pink chiffon dress is a fabulous party piece! With a sweetheart neckline, pleated bust and gathered chiffon s...
Guy Laroche haute couture black dress, circa 1965
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
This incredibly chic little black dress is a true classic and will quickly become a wardrobe staple. Constructed in black cloqu̩ silk and featuring a cross over to the back, the dres...
Norman Norell Multicoloured dress, circa 1965
By Norman Norell
Located in London, GB
A simply stunning summer dress, this Norman Norell piece is perfect for garden parties and cocktails. Constructed in pastel coloured floral print silk, the dress features a crossover...
1965 Balenciaga Haute Couture Museum-Held Metallic Pink Gold Beaded Silk Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning and incredibly rare Balenciaga metallic-gold brocaded pink silk evening dress from his 1965 Spring-Summer collection. Cristobal Balenciaga began his life's work in fashion...
1965 Valentino Haute Couture Museum-Held Beaded Lamé Ivory Lace Mod Shift Dress
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning and highly coveted Valentino haute couture beaded, rhinestone-prong tiered Ivory lace mini shift dress dating back to his 1965 fall-winter collection. For over...
Galanos Heavily Beaded 1965 Gown - Book Piece
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
This incredible Galanos gown from 1965 is featured in the Galanos Retrospective book.
Christian Dior Haute Couture Silver Sequin Gown, Circa 1965
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long silver gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from 1965.
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
A French Couture Maggy Rouff Chocking Pink Evening Gown Circa 1965
By Maggy Rouff
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965 France Rare and astonishing Haute Couture Shocking Pink evening dress from Maguy Rouff designer house dating from the last period of the famous French designer house arou...
Quorum by Ossie Clark pleated black jersey evening gown, circa 1965-68
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exceptionally rare and exquisite Ossie Clark for Quorum black jersey evening gown, a timeless treasure from the era of circa 1965-68.
1965 James Galanos Book Piece
By Nan Duskin, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
Jewel-embroidered bandeau with a partially attached two-layered chiffon skirt which dips almost to the waist and back and is draped up into a knot at the center front.
Ossie Clark for Quorum, ivory moss crepe maxi dress, c. 1965-9
By Quorum, Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
- print with 'The Lovers' tarot card, cupids and the romantic phrases 'while we are absent from one another', 'gli amanti' and 'mitzpah'. c. 1965-9
Ossie Clark Quorum moss crepe halter neck evening dress, circa 1965-68
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
A rare summer evening dress in moss crepe from the Quorum boutique. Halter-neck design with bow fastening, open back with two diagonal straps attached to the collar and 'The medium i...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
Gazar Italy evening dress embroidered with lily of the valley, circa 1965
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965 Italy Evening dress Tati in Celadon green gazar embroidered with lily of the valley from Milan in the 60s. High waist inspired by the First Empire. Low-cut neckline, the...
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Size: Equivalent size 35/36 France.
A Christian Dior Haute Couture Evening Dress Numbered 218551 Circa 1959-1965
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1959-1965 France Exceptional raspberry satin silk grand soir dress by Christian Dior Haute Couture numbered 218551 . Very Closed to the named Athena dress from the period of ...
Hermès silk jersey dress by Robert Dumas 1965-1970s
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1965-1970 under the direction of Robert Dumas. Red silk jersey long-sleeved dress with a front hook fastening. Composition and size labels m...
Oscar de la Renta for Elizabeth Arden, circa 1965
By Oscar De La Renta, Elizabeth Arden
Located in New Hope, PA
Perfect for a red carpet event, an awards ceremony, a wedding, rehearsal dinner or any other wonderful event that you are attending, this is an absolutely stunning vintage dress from...
Wedding Dress in Silk Gazar and Rhinestones Circa 1965
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965 British Colony of Hong Kong Elegant wedding dress in off-white rigid silk gazar from the 1960s. Long dress with high waist fitted on the bust and sleeveless. V-shaped nec...
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Size: Equivalent French size 37-38
A Yellow Lace Dress with Ostrich Feathers by Jacques Heim Couture Circa 1965
By Jacques Heim
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965-1969 Magnificent evening gown and cape in yellow Guipure lace, model named Alizée by Jacques Heim Haute Couture.
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Size: Equivalent size France 38
An Hubert de Givenchy French Couture Cream and Black silk Evening Set Circa 1965
By Givenchy
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958/1965 France Rare grand soir ensemble, dress and cape coat in champagne and black silk shantung designed by Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture dating from the 1960s. Sheath...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 42
A Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress Numbered 112776 Circa 1965
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965/1970 France Elegant Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress numbered 112776 Circa 1965/1970. Dress in printed silk, sleeveless, skin-tight and hugging the hips, waist...
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Size: Equivalent to French size 38-39
A Jacques Heim Cocktail Chiffon Embroidered Dress and bolero Circa 1965
By Jacques Heim
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965 France Cocktail dress in navy silk tulle embroidered with floche silk and its bolero by Jacques Heim Jeune Fille directed by Jacqueline Citroën and dating from the 1960s. ...
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Size: Equivalent size 36-38 France
Little black dress by Yves Saint Laurent Couture - Paris Circa 1964-1965
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1964-1965 Paris Little black dress in Grain de Poudre, muslin and leather by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture numbered 00983 in the tradition of the famous Mondrian dresses m...
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Size: Equivalent French size 39
Cocktail dress and bolero in satin with black polka dots - France Circa 1965
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960-1965 France Cocktail or formal dress in polka-dot silk satin from an unidentified Couture studio, dating from the 1960s. The background is a stunning cream satin flocked w...
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