Circa 2008 CHANEL by Karl Lagerfeld Black Wet-Look Finish Logo Button Blouse
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
Framed by a matte V-neckline placket, the design features heavily gathered vertical ruching that creates a dramatic, sculpted waterfall effect down the front and the back.
Black Regency Ruched and Scalloped Silk Velvet Pelerine Mantle Cape - S-M, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Thigh-length mantle with banded collar and plain front and back curved inset yoke; falls to knee in back and low thigh in front. Vertical ruching from yoke bottom to hem around full ...
VALENTINO red pleated satin ribbon bow peep toe stiletto pumps EU37
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
The design features distinct vertical ruching across the toe box and an oversized, structural satin bow positioned on the lateral side of each shoe.
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Black Silk Ruched Cocktail Dress, circa mid-2000s
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Berlin, BE
The sleeveless silhouette features vertical ruching throughout, a velvet waistband to accentuate the hourglass shape, and a cascading ruffle at the front for added drama.
CHANEL 2011 black white checkered frayed tweed buttons ruched mini dress FR36 S
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
The tailored upper bodice features two flat chest flap accent pockets adorned with small, round grey resin buttons. Heavy elasticized vertical ruching gathers the fabric tightly thro...
Bergdorf Goodman Corseted Strapless Victor Costa Little Black Dress 1980s
By Victor Costa, Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Chicago, IL
With a strapless curvaceous sweetheart neckline, narrow sinuous folds of crepe silk-blend jersey cross diagonally below the decollete, while contrasting vertical ruching defines the ...
Early 2000s Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Silk Ruffle Button Skirt 36FR
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in black silk, it features controlled front ruching and a vertical ruffle detail. A full-length button closure runs from waist to hem.
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2003 Sheer Drape Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Paris, FR
Body crafted from semi-sheer stretch mesh with allover horizontal ruching. Central vertical panel constructed from metallic silver chainmail detailing that runs from bust to hem.
1930s Dark Rust Silk Velvet Ruched Evening Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
The bodice has a deep v-neckline and in addition the waist is emphasized by several inches of vertical ruching and attached belt back with covered buckle.
PRADA Size 4 Orange Ruched Silk Black Lace V Neck Dress Top
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bodice's design reminiscent of a corset with vertical lines and ruching. Zippers at both sides from armhole to waist.
1980s Tadashi Hot Pink Cocktail Dress
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Tadashi hot pink cocktail dress featuring a strapless/sleeveless neckline, pleated and ruching coming to a central vertical ruffle. The ruching and pleating go down past the hi...
Valentino Black Satin D'Orsay Peep Toe Pumps Bow Stiletto Heels 39
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
The Valentino black satin D'Orsay pumps combine timeless evening elegance with the romantic femininity synonymous with the Italian house. Rich black satin creates a sophisticated fo...
2000s Sexy Black DOLCE & GABBANA ruched satin cocktail dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A timeless 2000’s Signature Dolce & Gabbana dress. Crafted from black satin silk, with a figure-hugging silhouette. Fully adjustable shoulder straps and exposed zip reverse. Size; R...
VICTORIAN Black Floral Velvet Caplet with Beaded Trim Size 0
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victorian caplet is composed of a black velvet with a beaded trim at the collar. This piece is in antique condition with deterioration throughout. Has center front hook and eye ...
$395
Size: none; comparable to size small
Black Silk Velvet Opera Clutch Swing Coat with Balloon Raglan Sleeve – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Favored in the mid-century because their volume allowed them to be worn over the full-skirted silhouettes of the time, opera coats still appear on modern runways due to their drama a...
Christian Lacroix Black Silk Organza Embroidered Sequin Appliqued Blouse
By Christian Lacroix
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix black silk organza embroidered and sequin appliqued blouse. This amazing blouse is a tribute to Lacroix's use of decoration as art. Pull on blouse with 3/4 length s...
S/S 1992 Dolce & Gabbana Stretch Cut Out Ruched Dress IT44
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous black formfitting Dolce and Gabbana mini dress. From the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this sexy wrap effect dress features a fitted skirt that wraps around th...
Dries Van Noten Black Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress, 2000s
By Dries van Noten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 2000s Dries Van Noten Evening dress. Black silk satin and chiffon with a patchwork of different and interesting beadwork - from seed beads to bugle beads. Simple silhouette wi...
$1,795
Size: IT 44 (fits smaller)
Vintage 1988 Dolce & Gabbana Black Strapless Cotton Dress with Skirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black cotton strapless dress from Dolce & Gabbana's Spring Summer 1988 "Sicily" fashion show. The fitted bodice is made from stretch cotton, creating a clean, structur...
Gucci Tom Ford 2004 Shirt / Blouse Black
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Gucci Tom Ford 2004 Shirt / Blouse Shoulders: 40 cm / 15.75 in Sleeve Length: 64 cm / 25.20 in Underarm Width: 47 cm / 18.50 in Length: 59 cm / 23.23 in mannequin 84.5 cm x 62 cm ...
Gucci by Tom Ford Vintage Fall/Winter 2002 Black Cotton Blouse Size S
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
Sheer blouse from Gucci by Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 2002 collection, executed in lightweight black cotton jersey with a semi-transparent finish and subtle stretch. The garment exemplif...
$795Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Medium
Extremely Rare 1950s Ceil Chapman Black Velvet Milium Cloak Jacket
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s Ceil Chapman black velvet cloak! Lined with impossible to find milium fabric, which keeps the body extremely warm in even the coldest of climates! Intricate silk cor...
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Silk Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- D&G by Dolce & Gabbana black sheer silk cocktail dress. - Featuring a black bow ribbon on the right spaghetti strap. Flesh coloured silk underlining and black sheer silk layere...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Miss Gena 85 red glossy leather round toe pumps EU36.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Miss Gena 85 red glossy leather round toe pumps EU36.5 Reference: TGAS/A02435 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Miss Gena 85 Material: Leather Color: Red Pattern:...
Dolce & Gabbana Black Crepe Dress with Chantilly Lace 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
A black fitted dress in ribbed crepe with a high-neck Chantilly lace yoke, short lace sleeves and a shaped lace panel running the full length of the front. The lace is unlined, creat...
$1,950
Size: none; compare to size med-large
Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A spectacle of a coat no matter the decade, this extraordinary piece is in such pristine condition and relevant style that it could have walked off this year’s runway. The masterful ...
Early 2000s Dolce and Gabbana Black Lace Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very sexy and quintessentially Dolce & Gabbana dress from the earl 2000s. Beautiful black lace with a boned bustier bodice. Adjustable spaghetti straps and underwire cups. Length hit...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Lady Peep 130 fuchsia hot pink platform high heel shoes EU36
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Lady Peep 130 fuchsia hot pink platform high heel shoes EU36 Reference: TGAS/A03402 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Lady Peep 130 Material: Patent Leather Color...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
1990s Thierry Mugler White Handkerchief Hem Asymmetrical Vintage 90s Maxi Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking vintage early 90s THIERRY MUGLER white handkerchief hem maxi skirt! Features an asymmetrical hem that looks fantastic with movement! Hidden zipper up the back with signature...
Black silk chiffon backless dress with black beaded work CHLOÉ
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon dress with black beaded work. the skirt part is made of 2 lays of silk chiffon and one lay ( underneath) of organza. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. ...
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring/Summer 1999 Maroon Leather Moto Jacket
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This maroon leather moto jacket is a standout piece from Tom Ford’s iconic Spring/Summer 1999 collection for Gucci. Known for revolutionizing the brand, Tom Ford’s tenure at Gucci ...
S/S 2004 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Croc Lace Up White Ankle Boot 4.5" EU39
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic pair of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche crocodile skin-lined bootie heels designed by Tom Ford. These stunning shoes first debuted on the Spring/Summer 2004 runwa...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
John Galliano Autumn/Winter 1988 ‘Hairclips’ Runway Bias Cut Crêpe Gown Museum
By John Galliano
Located in Manchester, GB
John Galliano Autumn/Winter 1988 ‘Hairclips’ black satin backed viscose crêpe bias cut gown with pointed panels, open cowled back, and flared godet skirt. This season was the first ...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Cage Heels Pumps Rare Sz 8
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Own a Piece of Fashion History Brand New * Iconic, Coveted "Cage" Heels * Black Cutout Leather * Pointed Toe Pumps *Nude Toe & Heel Back * 4" Heel * With ...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
$1,325Sale Price|45% Off
Size: 36.5
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $2425 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 36.5 * Ye...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
$1,995Sale Price|24% Off
Size: FR38
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2009 Brand New With Tags $2650 Butter Soft Runway Wool Lurex Dress FR38 Charcoal & Metallic Lurex Zips Up the Back Hook and Eye Neck Fully Lined...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Dragon Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New & Rare * Size: 37 * Crystal Dragon at Toe * Beige GG Canvas * Purple Leather * Adjustable Chain Ankle Strap * 4" Heel * With Box & Dust...
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