1970s Liberty Art Deco Style Shirt Dress with Diamond Buckle
By Liberty of London
Located in London, GB
This unusual dress was designed by iconic London department store Liberty during the early 1970s.
1970s Liberty Art Deco Style Shirt Dress with Diamond Buckle
By Liberty of London
Located in London, GB
This unusual dress was designed by iconic London department store Liberty during the early 1970s.
Unusual Galanos Silk Crepe Pleated Dress
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Galanos Silk Crepe 2 piece pleated dress. Unusual design from Galanos. The printed black/red silk crepe is pleated from the waist and neckline and edged in black satin ribbon.
$900Sale Price|40% Off
Galanos Black Silk Crepe Evening Dress with Unusual Diamante Neckline
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in New Hope, PA
Black silk crepe is used for this classically elegant long sleeved dress with a square neckline. The neckline is enhanced with a double row of sparkling faceted "diamonds" creating a...
Unusual Cloque Sheath Gown
Located in New York, NY
Special Cloque Sheath Gown from the 1960's with unusual yoke detailing in crinkled crepe. The neckline has a series of "bows" arranged vertically along the neckline. Fitted sheath sh...
Ruched Crepe Silk Semi Transparent Organza Net Skirt Lingerie Mini Dress 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual mid-century black mini dress features a fully-ruched top and a semi-transparent organza-and-net flared skirt that conjures a historic pinup-girl like Bettie Page.
Helga Howie Impressionist Print Silk Print Bubble Dress
By Helga Howie
Located in New York, NY
Deep gather "U" neckline with self piping. This versatile dress is has unusual proportions but transforms on the right person.
Hand Painted Silk Crepe Dress, Yolanda Lorente for Cache
Located in New York, NY
Unusual hand painted silk crepe dress with self sash.
1990s Fabrice Black Satin Gown with Rose Gold Sequin Front
By Fabrice
Located in London, GB
This decadent and unusual dress was created in the early 1990s by Fabrice, a renowned New York fashion label at the time which has now somewhat faded into obscurity.
1950s Blush Pink Ribbon Work Dress
Located in London, GB
This one is unlabeled but of excellent quality so the label has most likely detached from the dress at some point. They are getting harder to find and this one is a lovely and unusu...
1970's Leonard Silk Jersey Form Fitting Floral Day Dress with Flutter Sleeves
By Leonard
Located in Studio City, CA
Unusual knee-length day dress by Parisian designer, Leonard made from silk jersey.
Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Jersey Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Geneva, CH
A 70's Pucci dress with an unusual irises print. Fitted bodice, "V" neckline.
1970s Jean Varon Floral Rose Print Maxi Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
The cuffs are gently tapered and have inside seam zips for access. The dress has an unusual deep cut back that finishes at the waistband and fastens with three buttons.
Geoffrey Beene Wool Jersey Spiral Seam Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene chic charcoal wool jersey dress with unusual seaming. Triple button motif at hip and shoulder.
1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This unusual rayon crepe shirt-dress dates to the 1940s.
1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unusual to find a white dress from the 1940's in such excellent condition.
Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress and Jacket
Located in London, GB
A great silk cocktail dress and jacket in an interesting and unusual garlic print .
Jean Paul Gaultier Printed Stretch-Mesh & Knit Asymetric Tattoo Dress, SS1995
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Geneva, CH
Close fit at the bodice, the dress falls to unusual asymmetric midi length. Unlined, just slips on over the body.
Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from solid 18 karat yellow gold, this rather unusual dress ring has been set with diamonds and two Ceylon sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michaele Vollbracht Feathers And Sequins Dress, 1980s
By Michaele Vollbracht
Located in New York, NY
Michaele Vollbracht very rare dress from 1980's. Beyond gorgeous dress with unusual design and look from Michaele Vollbracht.
1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in London, GB
This is a really unusual couture made dress from Traina-Norrell that is almost certainly from the mid to late 1950s.
$1,021Sale Price|37% Off
1990's Thierry Mugler Paris Asymmetrical Sequins Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thierry Mugler sequins party dress "Collectors item" We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Unusual asymmetrical black dress with sequined trim designe...
Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
Exceptional 1920s Black fine silk chiffon plissé flapper dress with unusual handkerchief hem hand-beaded throughout with miniature glass beads arranged in a spring flower bouquet and...
$875Sale Price|30% Off
James Galanos Ivory Silk Crepe Pleated Evening Dress
By James Galanos
Located in New Hope, PA
James Galanos designed this unusual pleated dress using ivory silk crepe. The dress has a very interesting bodice with evenly spaced bands of the fabric revealing the skin of the wea...
Geoffrey Beene Sexy Beaded Black Dress with Back Interest
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
They circle the neckline and the left armhole adding extra interest to the unusual cut of the dress. Mr Beene has given us a subdued dress with a very sexy backstory.
$1,250Sale Price|21% Off
1960s Fontana Sisters Haute Couture Metallic Cocktail Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
Fontana Sisters haute couture cocktail dress made with metallic thread - the thread has oxidized, giving the dress it's unusual, amazing look.
1960s Fantasy Tweed Couture Maxi Dress with Off-the-Shoulder Detail
Located in London, GB
This results in a highly tactile handle to the cloth and a fascinating level of detail up-close. The cut of this dress is unusual; the silhouette is graceful with a wide, body-skimmi...
1970s LOUIS FERAUD Attributed Blue Ruby Lined Pleated Ruffled Chiffon Dress
By Louis Feraud Paris, Louis Feraud
Located in Munich, DE
The entire bodice and half of the sleeves have fine flat pleats worked into the chiffon that become a design element on their own. The colour of the dress is very unusual. It has bee...
Herve Leger Black Keyhole Dress Circa 1990
By Herve Léger
Located in Toronto, Ontario
ORIGINAL issue 1990's Herve Leger black body con stretch dress. Unusual criss-cross front and key hole detail add to the uniquely revealing but tasteful design.
1990s Galanos Couture Madame Gres Inspired Silk Jersey Dress
By Galanos
Located in London, GB
The dress has an unusual combination of colours; for the bodice, a deep lime green satin and brown and eau de nil silk crepe for the skirt and deep inverted bodice.
1960s Romantica Victor Costa Pastel Paisley Chiffon & Silver Tinsel Midi Dress
By Romantica by Victor Costa, Victor Costa
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Romantica Victor Costa Pastel Paisley Chiffon & Silver Tinsel Midi Dress: This is an unusual cocktail dress with its double layered chiffon construction and pink underpinning,...
1980s Wim Hemmink Fuchsia One-Shoulder Dress with Wrap-Around Sleeve
Located in London, GB
Wim Hemmink was a fashion and costume designer from the Netherlands who designed his playful occasion wear in London. This flamboyant and unusual 1980s one-shoulder dress with shrug ...
Black and Silver *Larger Size* Ombré New Look Strapless Party Dress – L, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An unusual and discretely colorful party dress despite its dark hue, the dress features a silver ombré satin underskirt, which mellows to a pale lavender near the hemline.
Retro Period, 18 Karat White Gold, Pearl, and Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The inscription reads 'Princesa Covadonga' which in English translates to 'Princess Covadonga', with Covadonga a region in Spain. A really unusual dress ring which is bold in its for...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Pauline Trigère Ensemble with Fox Trim
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Alford, MA
Stunning Pauline Trigère 1970s ensemble in black wool crepe, the simple dress underneath an unusual reverse cape/shawl terminating in deep black fox trim at the hems.
Unusual Sculptural Design Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dressser
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid Century Modern high chest dresser.
Walnut
Charming Ivory Slip Dress, 18th Century Courtesan Embroideries
Located in New York, NY
Charming and unusual Ivory Slip Dress with Courtesan Embroideries from the 1940's.
$188Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Indian Sari Curtain or Dress, Brown with Red & Gold, 1950s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Indian Sari: brown color with a brick red and gold border- New idea for an evening dress or. for unusual curtains in bedroom . Price is very low, therefore (if possible) I a...
Synthetic
Mid-20th Century Hand-Woven Moroccan Berber Wedding Throw, 185cm
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pleasant hanging or placed on a bed or sofa, or on a table to be "dressed" in an unusual way. Perfectly washed and clean.
Wool
Vintage Omega Geneve Ladies 18K White Gold Blue Dial Square Mesh Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Ladies Luxury Dress Watch Brand: Omega Model: Geneve Case Material: 18K white gold Case Shape: Square with rounded corners Crystal: Acrylic...
18k Gold
Universal Geneve Pink Gold Bumper Automatic Watch
By Univeral Geneve
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Rare to find in nice condition this unusual Universal Geneve dress watch. Bumper automatic, cal. 138, solid pink gold, 18k.
18k Gold
$2,537Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Totemic Figure, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Tribal Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Fascinating tribal figure in the Inca or Pre-Columbian manner Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order throughout Upright, cubic form to the hands and legs, the ...
Metal
Vintage Turquoise Sari Fabric with Floral Design, Circa 1950
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage wonderful turquoise Sari, with a rich floral design: new idea for unusual curtains or an EVENING DRESS ! It has been worn, but washed.
Acrylic
Vintage Indian Sari in Coral Color, Floral Patterns, Circa 1950
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Some sari are in silk, other in synthetic blend - It may be an idea for evening dress or ...unusual curtains (I done in a customer's bedroom).
Synthetic
Amazing Angelo Mozzillo Unusual Tie Design Neckline Maxi Dress
By Angelo Mozzillo
Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi
Amazing Angelo Mozzillo Unusual Tie Design Neckline Maxi Dress
Hermès unusual toile de jouy cotton dress. circa 1960s
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Heritage and tradition are key words in fashion to describe Hermès. Like many of the world’s most prestigious luxury , such as Gucci and Vuitton, Hermès have a long history going b...
50s Raffia dress
Located in London, GB
This is a really unusual and special 50s dress. constructed throughout of hand crocheted raffia.
Unavailable
Yohji Yamamoto Asymmetrical Wool Knit Dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual sweater dress from Yohji Yamamoto is made of a muted green wool.
1950's Unusual Brown & Pink Gown with Interesting Details
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a very unusual 1950's vintage, brown and pink taffeta gown designed by Perullo for David Hart, Inc. I believe that this company dealt mainly in prom and ball gowns. The gown ...
1950's Black Cocktail Dress with Ruching & Black Lace Skirt
Located in Oradell, NJ
It has a back zipper for closure followed by a series of hooks and eyes for the skirt closure. The dress is unusual and very feminine in its design and would be equivalent to a moder...
Unavailable
Unusual Silver Dress Ring
Located in Tetsworth, GB
An unusual silver dress ring. Silver and paste
Unavailable
Size: see description
Vintage Diane Freis Original Black & Gold Evening Gown w Matching Scarf
By Diane Freis
Located in Portland, OR
We acquired this evening dress from a woman who had the most unusual Diane Freis dresses we've ever seen!
Traditional Dress, Mother, Daughter - Yucatan
Located in Mexico City, DF
It is very unusual to find matching dresses of any kind here in Mexico and what makes this set so endearing is the mother/daughter element.
Cotton
Bi Color Jade Gold Cufflink Full Dress Set
Located in Southampton, NY
White gold set with lavender and orange jade cabochons set in oval banded onyx cufflinks and four studs - an unusual full Dress Set
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Unworn New Escada Blue Suede Shoes WIth Black Heels Size 7B
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
Her closets were filled with unusual designer dresses, jackets. suits and coats, but it was really her shoes that got our attention!
1970s Bill Blass Black Knot Front Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant and unusual cocktail dress by Bill Blass. The dress is knee length, with a fitted silhouette, and sleeveless.
1980s Christian Lacroix Couture Shocking Pink Silk Matelassé Strapless Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Gresham, OR
This unusual dress is unusual in design as it is boned and strapless with a front center zipper and large grosgrain bow at neckline.
Christian Lacroix Painted Silk Button Front Bat Wing Dress 1980s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix painted silk button front, bat wing dress from the 1980s. Textured silk with a modern painted design, this is a very unusual dress & not typical of Lacroix.
Unusual Halston Bias Crepe Doubled Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Unusual but perpetually chic Halston day dress in doubled bias crepe.The outer dress in black fine gauge wool crepe is completely bias cut and ends on a flounce on the upper left hip.
Unusual 1940s Stencil Printed Mesh Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1940s dress is quite an unusual piece. The fabric of the dress is a dense very dark navy mesh with an ivory floral print that is stencil printed on.
Geoffrey Beene Knit Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
They circle the neckline and the left armhole adding extra interest to the unusual cut of the dress. Mr Beene has given us a subdued dress with a very sexy backstory.
ISSEY MIYAKE graphic cotton dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual graphic printed dress from Issey Miyake dating to the 1980's.
1950s Peck & Peck Striped Silk Shirt Dress
Located in London, GB
Very unusual vertically striped 1950s shirt dress from New York based retailer Peck & Peck.
Sold
Size: FR 44 *runs small
1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black broderie anglaise cutout dress with side zipper
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and unusual black broderie anglaise long dress with cut outs and adjustable zippered side designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to the mid 1990's.
Vintage Missoni blue cotton knit halter maxi dress
By Missoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The loose fitting knit cotton is cool and comfortable as well as being a very hip unusual design! Perfect summer dress. SMALL- MEDIUM Bust: open / waist : 26" stretch up to 38" (el...
early 1990's COMME DES GARCONS asymmetrical dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual black jumper dress from Comme Des Garcons dating to the 1980's.
1950s Novelty Austrian Style Musical Themed Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming and unusual continental cotton 1950’s dress is one of a kind and made up of different sections that form an overall striped effect.
very rare 1980's COMME DES GARCONS marble printed dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and unusual marble printed dress with asymmetrical hemline from Comme Des Garcons dating to the 1980's.
1997 COMME DES GARCONS brown draped dress with wrap waist
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual brown draped dress with wrap waist from Comme Des Garcons 'tricot' dating to 1997.
YVES SAINT LAURENT floral silk halter neck dress with flounce
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual floral printed silk dress with halter neck, flounce at bust and matching long sash from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's.
1950s Horrockses Pastel Floral Print Dress
By Horrockses
Located in London, GB
This is one of the most unusual Horrockses dresses we've ever encountered and it is a really great design piece.
Geoffrey Beene Bare Back Black Knit Dress with Beadwork and Metallic Mesh Leaves
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
They circle the neckline and half of the racer back adding extra interest to the unusual cut of the dress. Mr. Beene has given us a subdued dress with a very sexy backstory, pun inte...
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