LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Coral Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Surplice Maxi Dress Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Thiensville, WI
large bows at shoulder seams; knife pleated surplice V-neck neckline; low scoop back; empire-waist
LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Coral Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Surplice Maxi Dress Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Thiensville, WI
large bows at shoulder seams; knife pleated surplice V-neck neckline; low scoop back; empire-waist
NINA RICCI 2 Pc Gray Black Lace Silk Tweed Dress Jacket Pleated Skirt Suit Set
By Nina Ricci
Located in Thiensville, WI
pleated lantern style flared cuffs. Knife pleated lantern sleeve cuffs with layered raw edge black lace
1920s Pale Brown Leaf Print Silk Blouse with Tie-Neck
Located in London, GB
is topstitched knife-pleating on the shoulders. The shirt is unlined and therefore has a slightly
Vintage 1940's Cream Silk Pleated Dress 1940s Cream Rhinestone Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
elegant knife pleats, completing this piece in a truly iconic 1940's silhouette. Label: None
$897Sale Price|50% Off
Size: 8
Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011 Runway Size 8 Silk Watercolor Peony Floral Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
elegant silhouette is defined by meticulously constructed vertical knife pleats throughout the bodice and
1960s Susan Small Lilac and White Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
is knife pleated where it meets the waistband. The skirt is lined with white linen, as is the front
1970s Kayser Pink Silk and Lace Trousseau Slip with Matching Robe
Located in London, GB
decadently trimmed along the bottom with layers of white machined lace, pink grosgrain ribbon and knife
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2006 "Neptune" Plum Purple Bow Front Empire Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
sleeves with slit at cuffs, v neckline with knife pleat detail, silk satin band at empire waistline with
Christian Lacroix 2Pc Floral Jacquard and Fur Jacket Pant Suit Set, A/W 2001
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Thiensville, WI
single welt angled hip pockets. (Pockets still have temporary stitching). Two front knife pleats at waist
$8,910
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sequin Tulle Top & Flocked Skirt Set, FW 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
lining. The knee-length skirt is knife-pleated sheer woven cloth (silk-viscose-polyester blend) featuring
Norma Walters Tartan Plaid Silk & Sequin Two Piece Dress, 1980's
By Norma Walters
Located in Atlanta, GA
flared skirt with knife pleats at the back. The full dolman style sleeves narrow at the buttons cuffs
Miu Miu by Miuccia Prada Brown Ruffled Column Dress, FW 1999
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
with a narrow, knife-pleated ruffle at the straight neckline. A wide black webbing belt with plastic
Oscar De La Renta Evening Coat
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
miniature horizontal knife pleats, overlaid with a black stylized chain stitch trim with miniature baubles
Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Organza Spring 2012 Runway Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
to perfection, falling in soft ruffles at the front while the back is gathered in wide knife pleats
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