Haute Couture

Brocade pieces from this collection are highly sought after by collectors and were prominently featured in the Yves Saint Laurent: Gold book and exhibition. A gold brocade Haute Cout...

These became favorites of the Haute Couture houses of Molyneux, Balenciaga, Schiaparelli, Lanvin and Patou.

In 1950 he founded his own Parisian fashion house, whereafter in 1953 he debuted his first haute-couture collection and in 1954 his first boutique.

The 1980s Karl Lagerfeld Royal Purple Wool Ruched Maxi Dress is a stunning example of the iconic designer's mastery of haute couture. This show-stopping maxi dress is crafted from wo...

Founded in 1932 by Nina Ricci and her son, the house of Nina Ricci is renowned for its romantic aesthetic and commitment to haute couture excellence. Key Details: Design: This gown...

The construction itself is that of haute couture quality! In great condition. Retailed for $35,000.

French designer Laroche was famous for his elegant colour combinations and down-to-earth attitude to haute couture, establishing his fashion house in 1956.

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1999 Architectural Suit FR42 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Fall Winter 1999 Fabric: 92% Wool / 8% Cashmere. Linin...

This mini dress from French haute couture fashion designer Alexandre Vauthier features a silk charmeuse fabric in a silvery blue color woven with large black dots.

Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Circa: 1998 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Bodysuit Color(s): Shades of black Lined: Only at bodice and crotch Marked Fabric Content: "97% ...

The hand-worked floral embroidery on this skirt — combining silk thread, rhinestone clusters and sequinned blooms — represents the kind of atelier detailing more typically associated...

100% authentic Christian Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri cocktail dress in grey 100% polyamide tulle, entirely hand-embroidered and hand-beaded with an extraordinary, otherworldly depict...

This rare 1970s custom dress by Reinhard Luthier—renowned for his role in French haute couture and as co-founder of Azzaro Couture—exemplifies his daring vision and mastery of color.

A hard-to-find collectible that bridges Y2K street styling with haute couture craftsmanship, making them a center-stage piece for any Dior archive collection. 57% Viscose 39% Wool 4...

Material: Outer layer: genuine leather Lining: 100% silk (typical of Dior of the period) Perfectly complements an haute couture look or becomes the centerpiece of a collection for a...

For over a century, the House of Chanel has been a leader in the haute couture and ready-to-wear industry, embodying sophistication and practicality in the women's wardrobe.

An excellent example of a Parisian boutique adapting haute couture designs for the ready to wear market; this gown was most likely inspired by Pierre Balmain.

The Valentino Boutique label denotes ready-to-wear rather than haute couture. The original fabric-composition label is no longer present; the garment is silk chiffon.

Bohemian style summery dress in beautiful deep colous, red, purple, turquoise, echoing Feraud's 70s haute couture collections. Sheer voile shirt waist dress, has a working button fro...

This early exposure to Haute Couture and fabric selection influenced all of his work for the rest of his career and he was particularly adept at mixing and matching prints.

Elegant 1960s Vintage Sorelle Fontana Silk and Leather Evening Clutch Discover a piece of Roman haute couture history with this exquisite vintage clutch by Sorelle Fontana, dating fr...

At this turning point in fashion history, French founder Saint Laurent (1936-2008) planned to retire by early 2002 with his last haute-couture collection--after selling his Parisian ...

The figure is outfitted in a miniature haute couture dress crafted from layers of tiered beige mesh ruffles, cinched at the waist with an asymmetrical pink grosgrain ribbon bow.

One of the most recognisable pieces from Dior's legendary Galliano era, this bracelet perfectly captures the designer's fusion of industrial street culture and Parisian haute couture...

During his tenure at Christian Dior, John Galliano redefined the house's visual language by infusing haute couture with pop culture, theatrical storytelling, and irreverent glamour.

The “Rive Gauche” label was one of the first ready-to-wear brands in France, established in 1965, and this cape is a replica of the haute couture model. Very large, 180-degree semi-c...

100% authentic Christian Dior Bar jacket in red wool (77%) and silk (23%), cut in the house's most enduring and iconic silhouette — the Bar jacket, first introduced by Monsieur Dior ...

Atelier Versace is the high-fashion, haute couture line of the Italian luxury house Versace, launched in 1989.

Designer: Valentino Garavani Night Era: Late 1980s–1990s Construction: Made in Italy Fabric: Black velvet with floral lace panels Plunging V neckline with front zipper Long sleeves ...

Produced during the period when the line was directed by Hugues Lamy under the supervision of Yves Saint Laurent himself, the Variation line (launched in the 1980s) acted as a bridge...

Saint Laurent himself continued to design only the haute couture collections until 2002. The dress would lend itself effortlessly to formal occasions and the simple lines create a c...

Inspired by fine art and the discipline of the Japanese tea ceremony, his designs feature innovative techniques like suspension embroidery and intricate stitching, creating timeless,...

Harry Algo was a French manufacturer of high quality ready to wear designs based on haute couture designs, but at affordable prices for high end department stores in foreign markets ...

Famous actresses of the day took note and began making her a name years before she unveiled the sportswear, perfume, and haute couture that would firmly establish the House of Chanel.

Rare Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Couture Embellished runway corset. Circa 1999 FR size 38 - US 6 Excellent condition Made in France A suit from the same collection was recently ...

His introduction of Le Smoking in 1966 challenged the conventions of women’s evening dress, while his Rive Gauche line helped establish ready-to-wear as a serious counterpart to haut...

Courreges was already a fashion design superstar when his haute couture version of this dress was photographed in French Vogue, September 1971.

Designed by Alexander McQueen for the Givenchy Couture Spring/Summer 1998 collection. This rare dress coat features numerous tassels adorned along the entire hemline. Structured shou...

This top is inspired by the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1998 collection jacket, as featured on the cover of Vogue magazine (see photo 3) and presented on the runway (see photo 5).

Unlike the more common pointed-toe styles of the later 2000s, this pair features a graceful almond-shaped toe – a silhouette that echoes the refined elegance of Galliano’s earliest c...

Labelled Christian Dior Boutique and Made in France, this was reserved for the flagship salon in Paris and would have been made in the same atelier as the haute couture collections. ...

It is so well made that these examples are generally known as 'demi couture' and were made to almost the same standards as the haute couture line.

This 1950s black tulle gown was created by an unknown British couture salon, and is very reminiscent of Pierre Balmain's haute couture designs circa 1955.

Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Collection: A/W 1998 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Skirt Suit Set Color(s): Shades of gray, pink Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Content: "84% wool, 8% ...

Renowned for his glamorous haute couture, exquisite red-carpet gowns, and signature shade of "Valentino red," he dressed royalty, first ladies, and Hollywood icons for nearly five de...

Best known for his high-end, feminine silhouettes, haute couture designer Givenchy rose to international acclaim during the 1960s by creating his signature looks for actress Audrey ...

Circa 1965-1970. France Ensemble jacket and pleated skirt suit in red. Silk blouse with checkered pattern in red and green with white background, sleeveless. Two level of ruffle sca...

A breathtaking Burke Amey haute couture evening gown, crafted in the late 1960s to early 1970s, showcasing the designer’s signature opulence and artistry.

Ungaro ready to wear was very well made and often, the atelier used the same fabrics as the haute couture range. This dress is masterfully and beautifully constructed in a type of j...

Lacroix's mainline collections were produced in very limited numbers and made to almost the same level as his haute couture lines. We hold many pieces in our warehouse and continue t...

Lacroix's mainline collections were produced in very limited numbers and made to almost the same level as his haute couture lines. We hold many pieces in our warehouse and continue ...

The modern era under Demna Gvasalia Streetwear influence: Demna Gvasalia, who took the helm in 2015, has been instrumental in transforming the brand by blending haute couture with s...

Circa 1955-1960 - France A rare and very early Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture skirt suit from the late 1950s. This astonishing ensemble incorporates all the codes of ‘Mademoiselle’,...

Notes on Designer: Christian Lacroix established his eponymous Paris couture house in 1987, following a celebrated period designing haute couture for Jean Patou.

Tita Rossi was an Italian fashion house which held haute couture, known in Italy as 'Alta Moda,' shows in Rome throughout the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

Renowned for his glamorous haute couture, exquisite red-carpet gowns, and signature shade of "Valentino red," he dressed royalty, first ladies, and Hollywood icons for nearly five de...

Entirely handcrafted in Morocco, this vintage caftan embodies the timeless elegance that has inspired generations of international designers, including Yves Saint Laurent, whose fasc...

Lapidus was considered the creator and pioneer of the unisex fashion look and is credited with introducing a military and safari look into haute couture. Ted Lapidus was a prominent ...

Elegant, sensual, and impeccably crafted, the piece perfectly embodies Galliano’s signature ability to reinterpret lingerie-inspired silhouettes through the lens of haute couture. C...

It is not a surprise that the legendary Texas socialite Lynn Wyatt had it in her wardrobe (see the little movie clip where she can be seen wearing the matching jacket at the SS1987 h...