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Karen Elson

F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Silk Ruched Ruffle Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
in the ad campaign on Karen Elson, shot by Craig McDean. The neck strap can also be tucked in to
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

The Red Flame
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Author Karen Elson, Foreword by Edward Enninful and Tim Walker, Contributions by Grace Coddington
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Books

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Paper

The Red Flame
The Red Flame
H 11.3 in W 9 in D 1 in
F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Red Stretch Sheer Ruffle Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
runway as part of look number 2 on Karen Elson. In this collection, Ford referenced some of the iconic
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Early 2000s Italian Ruffled Skirts

F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Brown Velvet Blazer Red Satin Tie
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, modeled by Karen Elson. This jacket features a rich brown color enhanced by the velvet texture. The
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Early 2000s French Blazers

S/S 2004 Valentino Garavani Runway Red Silk Bodycon Flare Mini Dress
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, modeled by Karen Elson and captured by Karen Collins. This sleeveless dress features a flared skirt, a v
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses

"A Tale of Interiors" Book
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
DiCaprio, Dakota Johnson, Kate Hudson, and Karen Elson, Pierce & Ward artfully blend classic elements and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

"A Tale of Interiors" Book
H 12.37 in W 10.38 in D 1.29 in
2000 Versace Rare and Iconic Pink Jungle Silk Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Paris, FR
Miesel See 2000 spring Catwalk pink colour way "Look 36" worn by Karen Elson In 2019 Gigi Hadid in
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Purple Fox Fur Black Feather Print Duster Coat
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
duster debuted on Dolce & Gabbana's Fall/Winter 1997 runway on Karen Elson. Captured by the legendary
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1990s Italian Jackets

F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Embroidered Pony Hair Blue Fox Fur Coat
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, modeled by Stella Tennant, and was also highlighted in the season's ad campaign, modeled by Karen Elson
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1990s Italian Coats

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford FW-2003 Viscose & Silk Top with Ruffle Detailing
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Brussels, BE
-making clothes. Ready-to-wear collection F/W 2003, version of the runway Look 2 seen on Karen Elson 80
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Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops

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1990s Michael Casey Couture Gold Lame Goddess Gown W/ Halter Neck & Deep V
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A glorious 1990s Michael Casey Couture gold silk lame goddess gown with structured and boned bodice, halter closure and a plunging neckline held in place by a beaded medallion. Fron...
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1990s American Evening Gowns

A/W 1994 Vivienne Westwood Peach Knit Top and Hat Set
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1994 Vivienne Westwood 'On Liberty' Collection peach knit top and hat set. Openwork crochet knit silk-cotton top with elbow-length sleeves and ruffle trim neckline pairs with mat...
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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Silk Corset Top Cocktail Dress 40
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Cocktail Dress F/W 2003 Collection Color - Chocolate Italian Size 40 This sexy dress features a corset top and cowl back with lots of strap and top-stitch...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Herve Leger New Navy Wrap Dress 1990s
By Herve Léger
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great off white striped navy blue wool dress from Herve Leger. The semi fitted wrap style dress has a breast pocket, peaked lapels and a double vent on top of a single vent in the...
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1990s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior Resort 2018 brown cream floral print corset bustier midi dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Resort 2018 Cream midi length dress with brown floral print Boned corset upper with underwire cups Button up front which is further secured by invisible hooks and a po...
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2010s French Evening Dresses

Krizia Dress with Bead Trim 1990s
By Krizia
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning Krizia black fine stretch silk dress with abstract shaped semi sheer insets outlined with black glass beads. It has a stand up collar, cap sleeves, full lining and slips ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare original Andy Warhol Record Cover Art
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Rare 1960s Andy Warhol Record Art: 1964 1st pressing, 'This Is John Wallowitch' featuring Original Cover Art by Andy Warhol. One of the rarest of all Warhol illustrations. Cover: ...
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1960s Pop Art Mixed Media

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Offset

S/S 1985 Valentino Haute Couture Documented Pink Silk Chiffon Bow Strapless Gown
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting this absolutely breathtaking light pink crêpe cady silk Valentino Garavani strapless gown with a daring back décolleté. From the Spring/Summer 1985 Haute Couture collectio...
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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

Herve Leger Pink Bodycon Dress 1990s
By Herve Léger
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful bight pink fitted dress from master designer Herve Leger in his signature stretch fabric. The dress has spaghetti straps and the body conscious fit he is famous for. It ...
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1990s French Day Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture 1990s Bell Sleeve Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Gianni Versace. It has a square neckline with a notched center and long subtly belled sleeves. The dress is semi fitted with inner boning for ...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Skirtsuit FW 1992 Black Sculptural Silky Satin Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful rare vintage Thierry Mugler skirtszut, Bassuming FW 1992 Collection. Two piece ensemble: Jacket and Skirt. Black jacket top with shimmering silky satin details on collar, ...
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1990s French Skirt Suits

Dolce & Gabbana black corset and leggings set, fw 1992
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana black corset suit ▪ Satin corset with attached white cotton shirt collar and cuffs ▪ Internal boning ▪ Wool jersey sleeves ▪ Extra long ruched wool jersey legging...
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2008 Black White Floral Peplum Illusion Circle Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2008 Black White Floral Peplum Illusion Circle Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2008 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Skirt Colo...
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Early 2000s Italian Circle Skirts

F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Front Tie Black Silk Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black silk Gucci slip dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, this little black dress is constructed entirely of a lightweight silk ...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Off-The-Shoulder Belted Maxi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Beloved for their romantic feel and feminine shape, early 70s YSL dresses are harder and harder to find and for sure, they are always a must ! Probably cut from a doted crepe jacquar...
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1970s French Maxi Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Off-The-Shoulder Belted Maxi Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Off-The-Shoulder Belted Maxi Dress
Size: FR38 (US 6) but runs a bit small

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18k Gold Engravable Diamond Nifo Stud and Jacket Earrings
By Birthright Foundry
Located in Annapolis, MD
jewelry wardrobe. As seen on Lizzo (Met Gala 2022), Karen Elson (Only Natural Diamonds), The Zoe Report
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Documented F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Embellished Gown Dress Seen on Karen Elson 40
By Gianni Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
same dress (in pink) was documented on Karen Elson in a Richard Avedon photo shoot. Please contact
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

S/S 2011 Atelier Versace Runway Custom Made Fringe Gown Dress on Karen Elson
By Tiffany & Co., Donatella Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
measurements and without straps. We are 99% sure this is the one worn by Karen Elson at the amfAR New York Gala
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

A/W 2004 Roberto Cavalli Geometric Floral Print Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tie and open back. Bias cut fit allows for variety of sizing. As seen on the runway on Karen Elson
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Gold Metallic Lurex Knit Long Sleeve Top Y2K
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, shot by Joshua Jordan, on Danita Angell in W Magazine, and on Karen Elson in Vogue Italia, shot by
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Early 2000s Italian Blouses

Lanvin Alber Elbaz Runway Ad Campaign Floral Print Dress Fall 2011
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the runway and in an iconic ad campaign starring Raquel Zimmerman and Karen Elson, this beautiful
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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

2001 NICOLAS GHESQUIERE for BALENCIAGA blue lace runway dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga as seen on Karen Elson for the spring 2001 runway show. No size is
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mini Dress

F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Gold Metallic Lurex Knit Long Sleeve Top Y2K
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, shot by Joshua Jordan, on Danita Angell in W Magazine, and on Karen Elson in Vogue Italia, shot by
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Early 2000s Italian Blouses

NWT F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Satin Halter Ruffle Dress
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
on Valery Prince. It was later featured prominently in the ad campaign, with Karen Elson as the model
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

1997 A/W Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Long Black Dress Size 10 Documented
By Gianni Versace
Located in Portland, OR
being worn by the model Karen Elson in an ad campaign and you can see how the simple strapless bra was
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Atelier VERSACE S/S 2011 White Sequin Embellished Fringe Art Deco Evening Gown
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Thiensville, WI
: Synthetic blend; Lining: Silk Additional Details / Inclusions: The very dress worn by Karen Elson at the
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2010s Unknown Evening Gowns

Chanel Identification Runway Quilted Puffer Skirt Suit, Fall-Winter 2000
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
sold. Credit photos : Pictures n° 2 -> JB Villareal/Shoot Digital via Vogue - model Karen Elson for
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Early 2000s Italian Skirt Suits

1960s Oscar De La Renta Knife Pleat Maxi
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
some reason I see a girl like Karen Elson or Florence Welch in this piece! Mint condition.
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1960s Day Dresses

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Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

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