Unavailable|$4,466
1975s Jean Louis Scherrer Long Iridescent Violet Beaded Gown
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Paris, FR
JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER PARIS (Made in France) Sublime Haute Couture dress in violet silk entirely embroidered with very thin tubular iridescent beads in pink and bronze as well as green...
Unavailable|$59,900
Lynx Belly Fur Coat Full Length Somper Couture Beverly Hills
Located in Lakewood, CO
If you wish a garment that can help to boost the exciting part of yourself, then you have found the ideal one. To create haute couture lynx belly fur coats, like this one, requires ...
Antique 1915 Liberty Paris Couture Lilac Wool & Colorful Lace Art-Nouveau Cape
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail in this garment are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-couture. Our extravagant cape retains a regal, unstr...
Unavailable|$950
1970s Galanos Pleated Jumpsuit with Multi Strand Pearl Belt
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos who worked and continues to live in California was devoted to a ready-to-wear that was basically couture, with the very best fabrics from France, beautifully refined interior...
Chanel 2017 17A Ecru & Gold Métiers d'Art Tweed Jacket & Skirt Suit FR 40 US 8
By Chanel
Located in Ormond Beach, FL
The finest level of quality before haute couture. The beautiful ecru tweed is highlighted by ornate braided & interwoven metallic trim, in different shades of gold.
Gucci by Tom Ford Winter White Winged Lapel Fitted Jacket Blazer IT 38/ US 2
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Ormond Beach, FL
You will not find a better cut winter white blazer. It is Italian haute couture in every aspect. The cut, silhouette, detail, material & styling is distinctive & classic Gucci.
Unavailable|$395
Manuel Pertegaz Numbered 1960's Straw Hat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
His designs (along with those of Jeanne Lanvin and Cristóbal Balenciaga, among others) were recently featured as a part of the exhibition, “Barcelona Haute Couture” at The Palau Robe...
Unavailable|$564
Versace Jeans Couture Gold Haute Denim Bolero Jacket
By Gianni Versace Couture, Versace
Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi
Versace Jeans Couture Gold Haute Denim Bolero Jacket Featuring Bold Medusa Buttons and Crystal Encrusted Studs
1970s Stavropoulos Couture Purple Silk Applique One-Shoulder Draped Evening Gown
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Their quality and workmanship rivaled that of Parisian Haute-Couture. They were expensive, selling for up to $7500 in the late 1970's.
1940's Marcelle Dormoy French Couture Black Silk Cut-Outs Low Back Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Bust: 34-35 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: Swing Sweep Total Length: 60 inches This stunning Marcelle Dormoy French haute-couture numbered dress is in beautiful conditio...
1990's Nolan Miller Couture Ivory Embroidered Silk Strapless Mermaid Bridal Gown
By Nolan Miller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is impeccably seamed and on the level of modern day haute couture. This would make an epic red carpet or wedding moment.
1968 Christian Dior Couture London Stripe Silk Pleated Drop-Waist Mod Dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of Haute Couture. While the House of Dior is still a thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without...
Unavailable|$1,175
Mila Schön Alta Moda winter 1973 écru cashmere wool space age skirt suit
By Mila Schon
Located in Milano, IT
Mila Schön late fall/winter 1973-74 écru wool space age skirt suit with shawl collar jacket with wavy tubular padded cuffs and A line midi skirt (S/M) Rare and collectible item from ...
1950's Sorelle Fontana Couture Beaded Ivory Silk Tulle Hourglass Bridal Dress
By Sorelle Fontana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Bust: 32 inches (3-inch seam allowance) Waist: 24 inches (3-inch seam allowance) Hips: 34 inches (3-inch seam allowance) Total Length: 44 inches This Sorelle Fontana Ha...
Unavailable|$750
1960s Norman Norell Sheath
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
In fact, Norell was quoted as saying "Arty talk about haute couture gives me a swift pain."
1920's French Couture Metallic Gold Lamé Beaded Leaf-Motif Trained Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is one of the best 1920's pieces I have ever seen and I would not be surprised to learn that it was custom made from one of the top haute-couture Paris houses at the time. Meas...
Unavailable|$411
Ungaro Tweed Jacket - 80s
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Milano, IT
By the 1980s he was one of the five big names in Parisian haute couture.
Unavailable|$1,275
John Galliano FW-2004 Wool Mix Fitted Officer Tweed Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in Brussels, BE
Fusing the world of Haute Couture with the rigorous appeal of uniforms is a Galliano leitmotif, who made anything remotely utilitarian totally chic and sophisticated.
1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Beaded Silk Gown
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The designs in his collection became known for their "California" fashion as they were comfortable, elegant clothes that did not have the rigidness and restrictions like the haute co...
Unavailable|$673
Hattie Carnegie black dress, circa 1963
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in London, GB
This dress by Hattie Carnegie, the legendary American designer who was inspired by Parisian haute couture, is the perfect vintage LBD. Constructed in fine silk grosgrain, the dress f...
Unavailable|$381
Antonio Berardi FW-2004 Silk Sleeveless Print Dress
By Antonio Berardi
Located in Brussels, BE
This gorgeous silk dress, which mixes a variety of prints and motifs, fuses military tones with romantic roses and graphic houndstooth, a nod to the tradition of Haute Couture. With ...
Isabelle ALLARD Paris "New" Polka dots Plumetis fabric Black Dress - Unworn
By Isabelle Allard
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Isabelle ALLARD is a fashion designer that created only haute couture and selling to international customers too.
Isabelle ALLARD Paris "New" Polka Dots Waist Lace Black Silk Wool Dress - Unworn
By Isabelle Allard
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Isabelle ALLARD is a fashion designer that created only haute couture and selling to international customers too.
Unavailable|$1,298
Spring, 2009 Christian Lacroix Beaded Silk Bodice
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Dallas, TX
. "…..A collection that transmitted the fantasy of his haute couture into ready-to-wear", according to Sarah Mower of Style.
1960's Juel Park of Beverly Hills Couture Red Roses Satin Dressing Gown Jacket
By Juel Park
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Juel Park started her lingerie design career at the age of 21 and became one of the world's most outstanding designers of fine Haute-Couture lingerie. Iconic celebrities like Marilyn...
1920s French Couture Beaded Embroidered Blush-Pink Silk Petal Deco Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Bust: 38 inches Hips: 40 inches Total Length: 43 inches This highly coveted 1920's French haute couture flapper dress is in beautiful wearable condition with no rips, h...
1970's Stavropoulos Couture Colorful Floral Print Silk Chiffon Puff-Sleeve Gown
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Their quality and workmanship rivaled that of Parisian Haute-Couture. They were expensive, selling for up to $7500 in the late 1970's!
Unavailable|$1,275
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford FW-2001 Higher Waist Cotton Pants
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Brussels, BE
Reference to Saint Laurent's 60s Haute Couture collection - 2001 100% cotton in dark gray Side pockets, back pockets with button closure Made in Italy Size FR42 (size conversion 10U...
Unavailable|$425
Jean-Paul Gaultier Pinwheel Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Topanga, CA
Jean-Paul Gaultier, born 1952,started as a designer for the couture houses of Pierre Cardin and Jean patou. He later dropped the dropped the stiff finesse of haute couture and replac...
Unavailable|$225
Valentino Prêt-å-Porter Yellow Crepe Blouse
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
He was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 2006 for his services to haute couture. His extraordinary career and partnership with Giancarlo Giammetti was documented in the film...
Isabelle ALLARD Paris "New" Sleeves chest lace Silk Wool Black Dress - Unworn
By Isabelle Allard
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Isabelle ALLARD is a fashion designer who created only haute couture and selling to international customers too.
Isabelle ALLARD Paris "New" Chiffon sleeves Woolen bodice Black dress - Unworn
By Isabelle Allard
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Isabelle ALLARD is a Paris brand that created only haute couture and selling to international customers too.
Isabelle ALLARD Paris "New" High Wool Waistband Chiffon Skirt Black Dress-Unworn
By Isabelle Allard
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Isabelle ALLARD is a fashion designer that created only haute couture and selling to international customers too.
Unavailable|$1,600
A brilliantly Hued One-Shoulder 1985 Yves Saint Laurent Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
He rejected what society thought haute couture should be and introduced luxe crocodile motorcycle jackets and Russian peasant dresses in the most expensive materials into a world...
1930's Rhinestone Studded Deco Circles Black Silk Bias-Cut Waterfall Train Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1930's French custom-made gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern Haute-Couture. This encha...
Maud Frizon Paris Vintage White Leather Belt With Gold & Silver Tassels
By Maud Frizon
Located in Portland, OR
In the 1960s, she was a model for several Haute Couture Houses including Nina Ricci, Jean Patou, and André Courrèges.
Unavailable|$946
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford FW-2003 Higher Waist Cotton Pants
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Brussels, BE
Reference to Saint Laurent's 60's Haute Couture collection for FW2003 ready-to-wear collection 97% cotton in light lilac 2 side pockets, 5 signed zipper slider (front, sides, legs) ...
Unavailable|$950
Valentino Prêt-å-Porter White Crepe Gown with Embroidered Straps
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
He was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 2006 for his services to haute couture. His extraordinary career and partnership with Giancarlo Giammetti was documented in the film...
Unavailable|$1,200
STACY ENGMAN ART ROYALTY - Classic Signature Sunglasses-Tiara
By Stacy Engman
Located in New York, NY
The art curator and international style icon is known as much for her top discerning taste levels and connoisseurship as she is her presence amongst the world top art fairs, haute co...
1990's Jacqueline de Ribes Couture Metallic Blue Silk Asymmetric Bias-Cut Dress
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly breathtaking and rare early 1990's metallic pale gold and blue lurex silk asymmetric bias-cut gown from the talented Countess Jacqueline de Ribes. A muse to Haute Couture des...
Unlabelled Madame Grès iridescent lilac silk evening jumpsuit circa 1970s
By Madame Gres
Located in London, GB
Her technique always followed the strict tradition of haute couture. Madame Grés’ approach to fabric was with the unrelenting discipline of a sculptor.
Vintage 1950's Bergdorf Goodman Ivory Sequin Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-cou...
Unavailable|$1,750
STACY ENGMAN ART ROYALTY - Signature Diamond Dust Sunglasses-Tiara
By Stacy Engman
Located in New York, NY
The art curator and international style icon is known as much for her top discerning taste levels and connoisseurship as she is her presence amongst the world top art fairs, haute co...
STACY ENGMAN ART ROYALTY - Classic Signature Sunglasses-Tiara - w Splat Top Hat
By Stacy Engman
Located in New York, NY
The art curator and international style icon is known as much for her top discerning taste levels and connoisseurship as she is her presence amongst the world top art fairs, haute co...
STACY ENGMAN ART ROYALTY - Classic Signature Sunglasses-Tiara - Pink Paint Splat
By Stacy Engman
Located in New York, NY
The art curator and international style icon is known as much for her top discerning taste levels and connoisseurship as she is her presence amongst the world top art fairs, haute co...
1996 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet & White Silk Sculpted Futuristic Mini Dress
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The level of work to create this piece would only be found in the highest haute couture of today. Highly wearable and an investment piece that will continue to increase in value.
Unavailable|$1,762
Norman Hartnell floral dress, circa 1949
By Norman Hartnell
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of the finest British haute couture by Norman Hartnell, this beautiful dress is constructed in a floral printed silk chiffon, which is as light as air and covers ...
Unavailable|$850
Valentino Prêt-å-Porter Brown
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
He was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 2006 for his services to haute couture. His extraordinary career and partnership with Giancarlo Giammetti was documented in the film...
Unavailable|$222
Pierre Cardin Royal Blue Velvet Skirt, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
He started his fashion house in 1950, haute couture in 1953. He was the first fashion designer to consider Japan for the high fashion market after he visited in 1959.
Gianni Versace 1990's Rococo Motif Black & Nude-Beige Pencil Skirt IT 38/ 4 6
By Gianni Versace
Located in Ormond Beach, FL
The 1990's were what I call "La Belle Epoque" or the beautiful era. The ready to wear couture, haute couture & fashion accessories that emerged from that era, were simply outstanding.
Unavailable|$1,116
Christian Dior London velvet and taffeta mini evening dress. C.1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
The French fashion house which dates back to the 1940s, has been providing customers all over the world with some of the most beautiful garments, whether it's a ready-to-wear dress f...
Saint Laurent black silk velvet and taffeta high-low hem evening gown, 1988
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
On September 26 in 1966, Yves Saint Laurent created his Rive Gauche line, which aimed at breaking down the barrier that existed between haute couture and ready-to-wear. Sold within a...
Unavailable|$21,741
Givenchy snakeskin dress, Spring/Summer 2001
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
A spectacularly rare example of the late Alexander McQueen during his tenure as head of Givenchy, this dress fuses McQueen's sensibility with the height of Parisian haute couture and...
Unavailable|$952
1959 Christian Dior Black Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim
By Christian Dior
Located in London, UK
The dress has an inbuilt crinoline and is of of Demi-Couture standards (see final picture for the Haute Couture version of this dress.)
Unavailable|$950
Valentino Prêt-å-Porter White Crepe One Shoulder Gown
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
He was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 2006 for his services to haute couture. His extraordinary career and partnership with Giancarlo Giammetti was documented in the film...
Unavailable|$477
Givenchy Black Floral Lace Back Panel Blazer
By Givenchy
Located in Houston, TX
Givenchy is known best for his elegant and innovative haute couture. He began his career working under Elsa Schiaparelli, Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, and Lucien Lelong.
Unavailable|$1,400
Halston Black Silk Charmeuse Wrap Dress with Angled Hem
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
He designed clothes with minimal fastenings for more modern convenience then the days when a woman would have needed the assistance of a ladies maid to navigate through the complex i...
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