CHRISTIAN LACROIX draped black satin dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful jet black satin dress with draped neckline and asymmetrical hemline from Christian Lacroix dating to the late 1980's.
CHRISTIAN LACROIX draped black satin dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful jet black satin dress with draped neckline and asymmetrical hemline from Christian Lacroix dating to the late 1980's.
Japanese hand painted 'peacock feather' dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful hand painted dress from Japan. Jet black satin fabric. A-line shape.
ROLAND MOURET Neiman Marcus Pink “Myrtha” Wool Crepe Fitted Sheath Dress NWT
Located in Thiensville, WI
Trapeze style split neckline. cap sleeves with folded detail throughout dress. Faux jetted flap pocket detail on skirt. Small bust darts, banded waist detail.
dramatic THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE black sculptural dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very dramatic, sculpturally shaped, jet black dress from Thierry Mugler Couture from the 1990's.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with mulitple straps
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual, jet black dress with multiple straps and paneled sides from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.
ROMEO GIGLI black crepe empire waisted dress
By Romeo Gigli
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black long sleeved dress by Romeo Gigli. Made out of a stretchable crepe.
GENNY black coat dress with ornate buttons
By Genny
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic jet black wool coat dress with long narrow arms from Genny dating to the 1980's.
1970's George Stavropoulos haute couture silk dress
By George Stavropoulos
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautifully cut jet black silk dress with unique floral trim made by Stavropoulos dating to the 1970's.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black long dress with scalloped trim
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black ankle length dress with scalloped trim from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.
1970's LEONARD floral silk jersey maxi dress
By Leonard
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black jersey floor length dress with floral bodice in tones of purple and blue from Leonard Paris dating to the 1970's.
unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA black long fringed dress - 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare unworn jet black dress with cut-outs and fringe from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991.
Yves Saint Laurent black velvet wrap dress, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black velvet wrap dress with satin ribbon trim designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's.
LOUIS VUITTON c.2000’s Burgundy Red Avant Garde Sleeveless Bustier A-Line Dress
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Angled seams at front of dress; topstitch jetted seam detail at center front of bustier.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with full ruched skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black knit mini dress with full ruched skirt from Azzedine Alaia.
1990's HERVE LEGER satin and angora asymmetrical dress
By Herve Léger
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unique jet black asymmetrical dress from Herve Leger dating to the 1990's.
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE black jersy dress with cut out
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic slinky jet black jersey dress with cross over bodice, cut out front and asymmetrical hemline from Gianni Versace Couture dating to the early 1990's.
HERVE LEGER bandage dress sweetheart neck S divine detail
By Herve Léger
Located in Miami, FL
mad4couture@gmail.com** Guaranteed authentic HERVE LEGER jet black bandage dress. Signature bandage dress with fabulous lines around the bust area.
very rare ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black silk charmeuse dress - 2002
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black silk charmeuse dress created by Alexander McQueen for the Fall 2002 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' runway collection.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with chenille open knit detail
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black dress with chenille open knit detail at shoulders, back and sides from Azzedien Alaia dating to the 1990's.
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black and navy fringed wool dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black wool dress with cut outs and fringe from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with open neckline and fishtail hem
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black slinky knit dress with open neckline and pleated fishtail hemline from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.
ANGELO TARLAZZI 1989/90 Vintage Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Angelo Tarlazzi Vintage Jet black Excellent condition, no flaws F38 Notes: in person the dress is JET black, I changed the contrast in photos so you can better see the design and dep...
1970's LORIS AZZARO asymmetrical black jersey dress with sequins
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black jersey dress with asymmetrical cut and sequined detail from Loris Azzaro dating to the 1970's.
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 black tiered dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very sexy jet black tiered dress from Yves Saint Laurent.
VALENTINO haute couture black velvet dress with lace cut outs
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black haute couture velvet dress with cut out lace appliqués from Valentino dating to the late 1970's.
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 black tiered dress
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very sexy jet black tiered dress with lace underpinning from Yves Saint Laurent.
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black asymmetrical one shoulder dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black pleated silk dress with asymmetrical hemline from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's.
CHANEL 07C Dress Black Knit UNIQUE SHOULDER 42/8 MINT
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
mad4couture@gmail.com** Guaranteed authentic CHANEL 07C elegant dress. Jet black beautifully detailed knit work.
CHRISTIAN LACROIX 1997 Vintage Runway Silk Lace Overlay Gown Maxi Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Christian Lacroix Vintage Runway FW97 Greenish/Yellow silk slip dress Jet black lace overlay Size F38 Excellent condition, two marks on slip dress that are imperceivable once overlay...
AZZEDINE ALAIA black semi sheer ruched dress with cut out sides
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black semi sheer ruched dress with cutout sides and elastic bands from Azzedine Alaia.
70's PIERRE BALMAIN haute couture black dress with flounced trim
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black haute couture wool dress with beautiful flounce trimmed in satin from Pierre Balmain dating to the late 1970's.
1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT fitted black dress with open back
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very sexy fitted jet black dress from Yves Saint Laurent. Ca. 1985.
Celine By Phoebe Philo long black draped dress with side slits
By Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black long viscose dress with beautiful drape and high side slits designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine.
Prada Dress Gown Divine Cut Front and Rear Pleating 40 / 6
By Prada
Located in Miami, FL
The cut, drape and details create a sophisticated chic jet black crepe dress. Deep scoop neck, front and rear.
Sold|$1,200
Vintage Alaia Black Faux Fur Collar Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alaia jet black stretch knit dress with off shoulder faux fur trim.
1960's EISA / BALENCIAGA haute couture lace dress with sequins and pleats
By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black lace haute couture dress with sequins and blush pleated silk underlay from Cristobal Balenciaga for his Eisa boutique dating to the early 1960's.
Celine By Phoebe Philo black dress with ties and cut out back
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black dress with twisted neckline, ties at hips and cut out at back designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine.
HALSTON 2001 Vintage Black Ruched Deep V Knee Length Dress
By Halston
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Halston Vintage Runway style FW01 Jet black Ruching makes the dress super flattering Deep v neck Back zip Size USA 6 but fits like a 2/4 Excellent condition, no flaws Wear to work an...
Divine French 1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded/Sequined Evening Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous and sexy 1920s silk chiffon evening dress with intricate jet beaded dropped-waist bodice and sequined, scalloped-hem skirt.
1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT black jersey dress with train
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black, jersey dress with unique sweet train hemline in back from Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1986.
1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT asymmetrical lace dress with ties
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous jet black lace dress with asymmetrical sleeve and satin ties at side from Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche dating to the 1990's.
Versace Dress Black Side Drawstring Rouching Asymmetrical Length 44 / 8
By Versace
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Versace jet black slinky dress. Wide boat neck that also falls of one shoulder if you wish.
GUCCI by TOM FORD 2000 Vintage Backless One Shoulder Little Black Dress Cut-Out
By Gucci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage SS00 Runway style Jet black One shoulder Backless Pullover Size Medium Excellent condition, looks like new, it looks like it could have been mended/re-stit...
Jean Paul Gaultier black velvet dress with draped sides, 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black velvet dress with convertible draped sides and neckband designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to the mid 1990's.
Autumn 1996 Black Velvet Chanel Dress with Poured Glass Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Really beautiful Chanel jet black velvet dress from the Autumn 1996 collection.
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with open lace knit panels
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black dress with open lace knit panels and adjustable neckline from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1993.
2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black halter style dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 2001 as seen in numerous editorials including on Karolina Kurkova as photographed in Elle US September 20...
Oscar de la Renta Black Dress Elegant Black Silk Chiffon Gown 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Oscar de la Renta sophisticated and chic black silk chiffon evening gown. Jet black silk chiffon dress. Gently draping sheer chiffon cap sleeves.
DOLCE&GABBANA Dress Stunning Diamante Neckline 3/4 Sleeve 42 / 6 nwt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic DOLCE&GABBANA jet black dress with stunning neckline. Chic 3/4 length sleeve and diamante encrusted neckline.
1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Velvet Dress with Pink Balloon Sleeves & Bow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s YSL/Yves Saint Laurent jet black velvet cocktail dress. Extremely deep v neck with fuchsia silk taffeta balloon sleeves and large bow detail at waist.
1994 COMME DES GARCONS silk dres with wool overlay at bodice
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic jet black silk maxi dress with wool overlay at bodice and flattering tie at waist from Comme Des Garcons dating to 1994.
Donald Brooks Custom Couture Vintage 1960's Silk Velvet Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic 1960's Donald Brooks jet black silk velvet dress with diamond shaped cut outs at the bust.
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Vintage 1960's Dress + Jacket Set
By Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Vintage 1960's jacket and dress set in luxurious black wool. Jacket features a very 1960's boxy cut, asymmetrical button closure and two giant...
Sold|$3,275
JOHN GALLIANO iconic gown remarkable details
By John Galliano
Located in Miami, FL
**Please note: it is extremely difficult to reveal detail on jet black. THE DRESS IS SENSATIONAL TO THE EYE.
1980s Bill Blass Black Sequin and Velvet Column Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful strapless Bill Blass column gown from the 1980's. The dress has a jet black velvet bust area with darts.
1970's Ungaro Two-Piece Black Sequin Evening Ensemble
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Ungaro jet black sequined cocktail dress and jacket. The jacket fastens at the natural waist with a hook and rhinestone button.
Jeweled and Beaded Double Draped Jet Black Necklace for Backless Dresses
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This necklace was designed for dresses that have an open back (backless). There is really no reason why the necklace can not be worn in the front, but it lays better on a FLAT back. ...
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