1930s Haute Couture Black Liquid Satin Maxi Dress with Open Sleeves
Located in London, GB
Of complex construction, the body is tailored from inky black liquid satin and has a panelled construction with pleating across the shoulder.
1930s Haute Couture Black Liquid Satin Maxi Dress with Open Sleeves
Located in London, GB
Of complex construction, the body is tailored from inky black liquid satin and has a panelled construction with pleating across the shoulder.
$1,500
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discourage the use of underwear, and to the bias-cut liquid satin fabric that hugs every curve. It simult...
1930s Old Hollywood Black Liquid Silk Satin Bias-Cut Convertible Gown, 1930s
Located in Kingston, NY
Ok
$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Liquid Silk Blend Satin Wide-Leg Pants
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a luxurious pair of golden silk-blend pants designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 2001 collection. The silk and viscose blend and wide-leg construction give these...
2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Emmy Rossum wore a fuchsia version to Metropolitan Opera Gala in March 2012, and Kylie Minogue wore it in electric blue to the 2012 Brit Awards. It is tailored from liquid black silk...
2007 Valentino Runway Documented Black Silk Dress with Art Deco Buckle
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Tailored from a luscious black silk-mix satin giving a liquid look to the dress. It has a graceful sleeveless, column construction with a high neckline.
$650
Size: none; comparable to size large
Black and Silver *Larger Size* Ombré New Look Strapless Party Dress – L, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
fabric: nylon chiffon, nylon lace, poly Duchess satin noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: replaced bodice lace condition: near mint with evidence of faint liquid stains on sati...
Gianni Versace Couture 90s Cut-Out Matte Silver Liquid Satin Gown Dress Wedding
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
It is made from a gorgeous liquid satin material that drapes perfectly over the body.
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VTG 1950 LIQUID GOLD EVENING DRESS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a 1940-1940 Lyn Delle liquid Gold Satin/silk with thin black stripes evening dress.
1930s Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Deco Couture Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely breathtaking and incredibly rare candlelight liquid silk satin trained custom couture gown dating back to the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour.
1950's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Champagne Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly magnificent and highly coveted Jacques Griffe haute couture champagne liquid silk satin hourglass bustier gown dating back to the early 1950's.
2010 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruby Red Silk Sheer Black Bra Bias-Cut Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The fabric itself is a masterpiece; luxurious ruby red liquid silk satin with a sheer red organza bodice.
1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
This stunning black liquid satin 1920's flapper dress has a fabulous black panelled flounce to the skirt which reveals a bright fuchsia pink underlay.
Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown
Located in NEWARK, GB
A superbly gorgeous design, the dress is very figure flattering and made from rich inky Black, liquid satin that falls and flows so elegantly. It is a sleeveless dress with thin str...
Biba 70's Liquid Satin & Marabou Feather Maxi Wrap Gown Robe
By Barbara Hulanicki Biba, Biba
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
A glamorous artefact of London’s 1970s art-deco revival, this liquid-satin wrap gown by Biba captures the intoxicating decadence that defined Barbara Hulanicki’s visionary aesthetic.
1930s Black Bias Cut Liquid Satin Novelty Musical Print Halterneck Dress
Located in London, GB
Incredible vintage 1930s bias cut satin floor length dress with purple and green twisted chiffon to secure the halter neck. The dress features a lovely and unusual novelty abstract, ...
Christian Dior 1998 Dress and Shawl
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Subtle cowl neckline with a liquid textured satin lilac colour. Condition The dress is in very good overall condition with minor wear to the material near the zip.
1930s Gold Beaded Liquid Satin Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A very eye catching original Art Deco beaded and sequinned dress in extraordinary condition for its age. The exquisite angled 'bow tie' design is repeated all over the dress and the ...
1920s Floor Length Satin Tulip Print Flapper Gown
Located in London, GB
Wonderful original 1920's black liquid satin floor length flapper gown. This is a loose fitting, bias-cut dress with scooped neckline and double spaghetti straps.
1930s Liquid Gold Satin Floral Print Bias Cut Dress
Located in London, GB
This sensational liquid gold satin bias cut dress; an original vintage 1930s piece, is one of the best we have ever seen.
Chloè Multicolored Floral Jacket, 1980s
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Likely from the Lagerfeld era, this 1980s Chloé jacket is done from a liquid silk-satin fabric. The base is an off-black tone and is covered with a variety of floral appliques.
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Navy Silk / Satin Kimono Sash Wrap Dress, 1979
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The fabric is a rich navy-blue woven silk complete with liquid satin trimming. I adore the low-cut plunge bodice and broadly-cut cuffed kimono sleeves.
BIBA 70S SATIN GOWN
By Biba
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Also Has 2 Tiny Abrasions In The Fabric At The Back Bottom Of Skirt Portion And On One Of The Straps ...For A Biba Of This Uber Sexy Caliber And Quality, These Little Boo Boos Are Fo...
1940s Rare Liquid Silk Satin Copper Suit
Located in Rockwood, ON
A really special forties suit that is super rare and hard to find! The color is amazing - it's a rich, luxe copper with an almost deep undertone of pink to it. Made of thick silk sa...
1940s Silk & Ice Blue Satin Inset Tie Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
Made of a fluid heavier black silk mixed with an ice blue liquid silk satin inset along the front. Its deceptive size wise as it is cut to drape - my mannie is actually a small and i...
1949 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Satin Strapless Draped Bridal Gown
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly gorgeous, unbelievably rare Jeanne Lanvin haute couture sculpted liquid silk-satin hourglass archival gown dating back to fall-winter 1949.
Vintage 1930's Rhinestone Beaded White Silk Satin Bias-Cut Trained Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking ivory white liquid silk satin gown dating back to the mid-1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour.
Vintage 1930's Black Floral Print Silk Satin Tiered Bias-Cut Hourglass Deco Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An extraordinarily stunning and exceptional 1930's black floral print liquid silk satin bias-cut gown. Old Hollywood glamour at it's finest!
Tom Ford Mens Green Velvet Shelton Cocktail Blazer Jacket Size 48R 38R RTL$3980
By Tom Ford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composition 69% Viscose 31% Cotton Cupro Qult Satin Shawl Collar One Button Made in Switzerland TOM FORD Shelton base tuxedo jacket in liquid velvet Satin shawl lapel hand-finished...
2003 Alexander McQueen Navy Blue Silk Button Embellished Stripes Bias-Cut Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra glamorous and highly coveted Alexander McQueen navy blue liquid silk satin button embellished stripes bias-cut gown dating back to his sensational 2003 spring-summer 'Irene'...
Vintage 1940s Chartreuse Silk Halter Asymmetric Ruched Hourglass High-Slit Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating garment is fashioned from luxurious liquid silk-satin in a breathtaking chartreuse color.
1994 Karl Lagerfeld Silk & Net Bias Cut Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Rockwood, ON
This dress is based on lingerie and has the same feel a couture piece of lingerie would have. The silk satin is like liquid and cut on the bias so it shapes and molds itself tot he b...
Vintage 1990 Givenchy Haute Couture Green Silk Billow-Sleeve Plunge Fringed Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The fabric itself is a masterpiece; liquid silk-satin of the highest quality in the prettiest rich kelly-green color.
Vintage 1952 Charles James Couture Documented Museum-Held Black Princess Coat
By Charles James
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fully lined in a beautiful rust orange liquid silk-satin. The sculpted structure is beyond any outerwear I have come across.
Vintage Purple Liquid Silk Satin Draped Evening Dress With Low Back
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely stunning vintage purple liquid Silk draped evening dress! The dress has dramatic draping that defines the gorgeous open back and because it is sleeveless, your ...
1975 Stavropoulos Black Silk Satin Rhinestone Strapless Asymmetric Draped Gown
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Stavropoulos black liquid silk-satin goddess gown dating back to the mid 1970's.
Pre-Fall 2015 Ricardo Tisci for Givenchy Black Silk Satin & Lace Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is the all black version that was put into production in addition to the ivory one and it is gorgeous with his distinctive edgy touches mixed with high femininity. It combines a...
70s Biba Golden Dress
By Biba
Located in Miami Beach, FL
SIZE 4 BUST 32/33 LENGTH 55 WAIST 26 FABRIC LIQUID GOLDEN SATIN LABEL BIBA EXCELLENT CONDITION CIRCA 70s
Roberto Cavalli black/gray bustier
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli black with gray boning bustier has boning in seven sections for a more comfortable fit and wear. The center back has an zipper which measures 9". The shoulder straps ...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
New Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Black Silk Gown with Leather Tie It. 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Gown Fall/Winter 2002 Collection Designer size 44 If you're looking for that incredible dress that Helen Hunt wore at the Oscars and one of the models i...
Moschino Couture Embroidered Words Top and Skirt
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary skirt and top set from Moschino Couture in grey with a touch of green jersey. They are simple pieces with intricate detailed at the front and back hemlines comprised...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Pump Heels Sz 10
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Pumps * Rare Ad/Runway Heels * Size: 10 * Black Satin Pleated Upper * Leather Insole * Zips Up the Back * 4.75" Heel * Stunning Pink S...
$5,716
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique Printed Chiffon Dress. F/W 2000-2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Incredible John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique printed chiffon dress Fall/ Winter 2000 - 2001. Of an asymmetric bias cut with deep ruffles and flounces. Printed in burgundy on...
$550
Size: none; comparable to size L
Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse, ss 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse with signature Versace print. Spring-Summer 1993
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown. Size 36 FR (it can fit US 0/2) amazing piece!
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
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