Mary McFadden Pleated and Beaded Organza Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary McFadden Pleated and Beaded Organza Gown from the 1990's.
Mary McFadden Pleated and Beaded Organza Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary McFadden Pleated and Beaded Organza Gown from the 1990's.
$316Sale Price|20% Off
Mary McFadden Pleated Lilac Robe or Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New Hope, PA
This ultra feminine pleated lilac robe from Mary McFadden is just stunning.
Mary McFadden Signature Pleated 2 Toned Cocktail Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Mary McFadden Pleated 2 Toned Cocktail Dress from the 1980's.
Mary McFadden COUTURE Iconic Pleated Black Chiffon Skirt Size 6
By Mary McFadden
Located in Palm Desert, CA
If you want one piece of collectible fashion from this amazing female trailblazer fashion desgner, something done with her iconic pleated is just the thing to own. Done for the Mary ...
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture 1980s Pink Fortuny Pleated Cocktail 80s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Mary McFadden dress, vintage Mary McFadden, Mary McFadden Couture, 1980s designer dress, vintage 1980s dress, Fortuny pleated dress, Fortuny inspired dress, pleated cocktail dress, p...
Mary McFadden Jet Encrusted Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary McFadden's cafe and black pleated cocktail dress with large gathered sleeves and a jet embellished "harness" which wraps around the shoulders.
Vintage Mary McFadden Purple & Gold Pleated Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mary McFadden Vintage Purple Pleated Dress is an iconic piece that embodies the designer’s signature blend of Grecian-inspired elegance and modern luxury.
1980s Mary McFadden White Jewel Trimmed Micro Pleated Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s fabulous white micro pleated Mary McFadden gown. Long sleeves with fitted bodice and straight skirt.
1990S MARY MCFADDEN White & Gold Polyester Pleated Goddess Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
1990S MARY MCFADDEN White & Gold Polyester Pleated Goddess Gown Relaxed Measurements Shoulder across: 38" Bust across: 32 1/2" High waist: 25" Hip & Waist across: 33"
1980's Mary Mcfadden Blush Color Marii Micro-pleat Party Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's Mary Mcfadden vintage cocktail dress in blush Marii micro-pleat fabric.
Mary McFadden Couture Green Pleated Sculpted Short Sleeve Dress, 1980s
By Marry Mcfadden, Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mary McFadden couture green fortuny pleat dress.
Mary McFadden Black Beaded Halter Top Gown with a Fortuny Style Pleated Skirt
By Mary McFadden
Located in New Hope, PA
Mary McFadden designed this sophisticated black beaded velvet halter dress with a Fortuny style skirt.
Mary McFadden Couture 1990s Burgundy Size 4 Pleated Wide Leg Palazzo 90s Pants
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s MARY MCFADDEN burgundy / maroon high waisted wide leg palazzo trousers !
Mary McFadden Couture Silk Dress 1980s
By Mary McFadden
Located in Water Mill, NY
A pretty rose pink silk dress with her signature micro pleating from Mary McFadden's Couture line. It has a V neckline, a crossing front bodice and back and short sleeves with a ruf...
1980s Mary McFadden Royal Blue Fortuny Pleated Size 2 / 4 Mosaic Vintage Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1980s MARY MCFADDEN for NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue fortuny pleated evening gown !
1990s Mary McFadden Couture Size 2 / 4 Burgundy Sequin Pleated Vintage 90s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 90s MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE burgundy / maroon and gold long sleeve cocktail dress !
1980S MARY MCFADDEN White & Pastels Silk Jersey Signature Pleated Gown With Bea
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
1980S MARY MCFADDEN White & Pastels Silk Jersey Signature Pleated Gown With Beaded Embellishment
Mary McFadden 1990s Vintage Black Pleated One Shoulder Gown Size 4
By Mary McFadden, Mary Mc Fadden
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Mary McFadden Elegant Black pleated one shoulder Gown.
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Sz 10 1980s Pink Pearl Beaded Pleated Evening Gown
By Mary Mc Fadden, Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Highlights • Mary McFadden Couture, 1980s – rare and collectible • Vibrant pink hue that flatters year-round: fresh for spring/summer, luminous for fall/winter events • Bodice ful...
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Turquoise Blue Wide Palazzo Leg Pants + Belt
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage MARY MCFADDEN turquoise blue fortuny pleated high waisted wide leg trousers and sash belt !
Mary McFadden Couture Size 6 Turquoise Dress S/S 1983 Beaded Sequin 1980s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Color is vibrant with no visible flaws. ⸻ Mary McFadden Couture, 1983 Mary McFadden, turquoise pleated dress, beaded dress, sequin dress, beaded neckline dress, multicolor beaded...
1980's Italian Designed Silver Micro Pleated Skirt with Beaded Top
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's Italian evening set with multi colored sequin and beaded top and micro pleated silver mid calf skirt. Inspired by Mary McFadden from her Fortuny era pleated gown.
Mary McFadden Plaid Skirt with Side Pockets, 1980s
By Mary McFadden
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mary McFadden Signature Collection 1980s plaid pleated skirt with side pockets vintage size 10 but fits a modern size 6 ( please see and use measurements).
Mary McFadden 2 Tone Pleated
By Mary McFadden
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is made of a dark & light coral pleated polyester, with heavy gold stone accent on each shoulder. Measurements: Sleeves 35" from shoulder seam to edge Shoulders: 15" from s...
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Mary McFadden Black Pleated Cocktail Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cocktail dress from Mary McFadden is made out of black pleated polyester.
Mary McFadden Couture One-Shouldered Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage one-shouldered, pleated cocktail dress from Mary McFadden Couture.
Mary McFadden nude draped sleeve pleated dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Thud nude Mary McFadden has a drop waist and long slit sleeves and a boat neck. It is in fairly good condition with a few snags to fabric. it has a double side zipper and is missin...
Mary McFadden Silk Pleated Muted Chartreuse Sheath Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Henrico, VA
This vintage Mary McFadden sheath dress is made from beautiful pleated Chartreuse silk and is finished with an iridescent sheen to enhance the pleating technique.
Vintage MARY MCFADDEN 1980's 'Marii' pleated swirl dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage MARY MCFADDEN 1980's era signature 'Marii' pleated dress.
Mary McFadden 1980s Pleated Black Evening Cocktail Dress Size 4.
By Mary McFadden
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Mary McFadden 1980s black pleated layered cocktail dress size 4.
1980s Mary McFadden Couture Pleated Column Gown with Beaded Cage Bodice
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Done in Mary McFadden's iconic micropleats, this gorgeous white column gown features Egyptian revival-inspired beading in a cage pattern across the bodice and shoulders.
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Dress Blue Fortuny Style Pleats in Size 4
By Mary McFadden
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage Mary McFadden Couture dress in a beautiful shade of blue.
Mary McFadden Couture Evening Gown - Fortuny
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mary McFadden's micro pleated fabric is a tribute to Mario Fortuny.
Mary McFadden dusty pink and gold velvet dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
The velvet print looks like gold red autumn leaves. Mary McFadden's micro pleated fabric is a tribute to Mario Fortuny.
Mary McFadden Beige Beaded Bodice w/ Light Lavender Skirt
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The fabulous bead and sequin work throughout the gown, coupled with the breathtakingly gorgeous fabric of the gown, make this dress a fashion work of art. Mary McFadden's micro pleat...
Late 1970s Mary McFadden Pleated Tomato Red Long Evening Gown Balloon Sleeves 6
By Mary McFadden
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's an early micro-pleated evening gown by Mary McFadden that we're estimating at a late 70s production.
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage 1980s Sequin Beaded Blue Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic Mary McFadden pleated silky blue fabric, elasticized waist and back zip closure.
Italian pink Crush Pleat Linen Skirt by 120% Lino Size 10
Located in Palm Desert, CA
They use the same teqhnique as Fortuny and Mary McFadden pleating. Purchased in Italy. Never worn.
1980's Mary McFadden Pastel Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lovely Mary Mcfadden dress from the 1980's featuring a v-neck, spaghetti straps, and a pleated bodice.
1970S MARY MCFADDEN Peach Beaded Permanently Pleated Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
1970S MARY MCFADDEN Peach Beaded Permanently Pleated Gown
Mary Mcfadden One Shoulder 2 Piece Pleated Ensemble
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary McFadden 2 piece, 2 toned, pleated, one shoulder "delphos" with a braided belt.
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Red Fortuny Pleated Maxi Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Made up of Fortuny style pleats, this gorgeous crimson Mary McFadden dress is an elegant study of color and texture.
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Red Fortuny Pleated Maxi Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Made up of Fortuny style pleats, this gorgeous crimson Mary McFadden dress is an elegant study of color and texture.
Mary McFadden Vintage Red Tiered Pleat Avant Garde Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Sparks, NV
Unique red pleated silk dress by Mary McFadden. Tiered pleated avant garde sleeves and scoop neck.
Mary McFadden White Long Sleeve Pleated Dress, c 1980s
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a tea length long sleeve cocktail dress from Mary McFadden. It is made of a white pleated fabric that is draped in a criss-cross pattern on the front and back of the bodice.
1970s Mary McFadden One-Shoulder Ecru Silk Pleated Column Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Mary McFadden one-shoulder ecru silk pleated column gown with asymmetrical black midsection.
Mary McFadden 70s Pleated Peach & Lilac Silk One-Shoulder Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Gresham, OR
Mary McFadden 70s wonderful one-shoulder Fortuny-style pleated silk dress with asymmetrical dropped waist and matching chain fabric shoulder drape.
1980's Mary McFadden Green Micro Pleated Dress and Bolero
By Mary McFadden
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The entire dress is comprised of two layers of the iconic Mary McFadden 'Marii' micro pleats. Deep V front and back and empire waist.
Mary Mcfadden Couture Sky-Blue Pleated Dress w/Beaded & Sequined Shoulders
By Mary McFadden
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Couture sky-blue pleated cocktail, midi length dress.
1970S Mary Mcfadden Blush Pink & Silver Silk Beaded Bodice Pleated Skirt Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
1970S Mary Mcfadden Blush Pink & Silver Silk Beaded Bodice Pleated Skirt Gown
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Size: US Size 6 Vintage Appears small
Mary McFadden Lavender Delphos Pleated Backless Gown for Neiman Marcus c 1990
By Mary McFadden
Located in University City, MO
Mary McFadden Lavender pleated backless gown c 1990s The exquisite pale lavender delphos pleated gown has a statuesque silhouette.
Mary McFadden one shoulder Grecian gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden, one shoulder Fourtuny style pleated gown...simply elegant...lavender/silver & mauvey/lavender.
1980s Mary McFadden jewel tunic gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden jewel tunic gown & pleated skirt...Long sleeve tunic length top with beaded & sequin design, pull on style with with open neckline, side vents, closes at the neck back ...
MAry McFadden Mauve Pleated Long Sleeve Gown w/ Rope Belt, c. 1970's 10
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a scoop neck tunic dress from Mary McFadden. It is made of a lilac purple pleated fabric and cinches at the waist with a long wrap belt.
Mary McFadden Off White Tiered Fortuny Pleated Evening Dress 1980s
By Mary Mc Fadden, Mary McFadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden Fortuny style pleated tiered evening dress from the 1980s.
Mary McFadden Gorgeous Fortuny-Style Gown w/ Beaded Detail
By Mary McFadden
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous Mary McFadden grecian style Fortuny-esque pleated gown with incredibly detailed and beautiful beaded and sequined neck and sleeve details.
1980s Mary McFadden Fortuny style gown with gold macrame
By Mary McFadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden Fortuny style pleated gown with gold macrame yoke and waist band...In the colour of the winter sky, silvery, blue gray...Renaissance style gown with yoke and waist of g...
Mary McFadden Couture Pleated and Painted Evening gown
By Mary Mc Fadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden Couture, pleated and painted evening gown in light and dark silver blue grey, the long pleated skirt has a modernist flower and vine dow the right side, the flowers hav...
Mary McFadden Gold Metallic Jacquard Pleated Tiered Maxi dress 1970s
By Mary Mc Fadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden gold metallic jacquard pleated, tiered maxi dress from the 1970s.
Mary McFadden melon pleated plunge gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden melon colour pleated gown…Alluring deep V front plunge…which could also be worn to the back…long sleeves…welted waist…side zipper closure…long fluid skirt...Measurement...
Mary McFadden Vintage Purple Pleated Plunging Neck Maxi Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Sparks, NV
Daring Mary McFadden pleated maxi dress in the most beautiful shade of muted purple.
Mary McFadden Couture Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is Mary McFadden Couture dress is made up of fortuny style pleats.
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Silver Gray Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Made up of Fortuny style pleats, this Mary McFadden dress is an elegant study of color and texture.
Mary McFadden
By Mary McFadden
Located in Austin, TX
Mary McFadden Couture crinkle pleated 1980s gown.
Vintage Mary McFadden Black & Ivory pleated Gown-4
By Mary McFadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Mary McFadden Fine Pleated Black & Ivory gown with Gold/Pearl detailing and big front taffeta bow.
1980's Mary McFadden Black Marii Pleated Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's black silk chiffon Mary McFadden gown with micro pleats that are known as 'Marii pleats'.
Mary McFadden Signature Burgundy Pleated Body-Hugging Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary McFadden wonderfully elegant signature pleated body-hugging gown in burgundy is accented with long slim ties on both sleeve's cuffs measuring 12 1/4" in length.
1980s Mary McFadden White Jewel Trimmed Micro Pleated Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s fabulous white micro pleated Mary McFadden gown. Long sleeves with fitted bodice and straight skirt.
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Black + White Fortuny Pleated Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Mary McFadden black and white fortuny pleated dress!
Mary McFadden beaded Fortuny style pleated evening gown 1980s
By Mary McFadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden beaded Fortuny style pleated evening gown from the 1980s.
Mary McFadden Vintage One - Shoulder Fortuny Pleated Black Grecian Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MARY MCFADDEN fortuny pleated black one-shoulder dress!
Vintage Mary McFadden Silk Fortuny Pleated Scalloped Ivory Blouse Jacket
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Mary McFadden fortuny pleated open blouse! Perfect ivory color.
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Fortuny Pleated Palazzo Pants
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1980s / 80s MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE turquoise / teal blue silk Fortuny pleated wide leg palazzo trousers!
Mary McFadden Saks Fifth Avenue Purple Peplum Strapless Pleated Top, 1990s
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mary McFadden Couture for Saks Fifth Avenue early 1990s purple strapless signature pleat top with peplum bottom.
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Couture Dramatic Sleeves Beaded Bodice Ivory Pleated Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Made up of ivory Fortuny style pleats, this elegant, couture Mary McFadden gown begins with a jewel neckline and dramatic puff sleeves that reach the wrist.
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Fortuny Pleated Burgundy Silk Flowy Flirty Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE long sleeve dress! Rich burgundy/maroon color.
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Couture Pink Pleated Beaded Waist Maxi Column Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An accomplished designer, Mary McFadden studied in New York and Paris, worked at Dior, and served as the editor of Vogue South Africa among other positions and awards.
Mary McFadden Gown with Stones
By Mary McFadden
Located in Austin, TX
Mary McFadden pink pleated gown with green stones on shoulders.
1980s Mary McFadden Couture Size 8 Black Fortuny Pleated Vintage 80s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic, yet super stylish MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE black fortuny pleated short sleeve dress !
1980s Mary McFadden Couture Size 12 Blue Fortuny Pleated Vintage 80s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering vintage early 80s MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE light blue signature pleated long sleeve dress !
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture 1980s Size 8 Crimson Red Fortuny Pleated 80s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1980s MARY MCFADDEN COUTURE crimson red fortuny pleated long sleeve dress !
Mary McFadden Silk Gown with Beading and Sequins
By Mary McFadden
Located in Austin, TX
Mary McFadden red pleated gown with beaded and sequin around waist.
$1,364
Size: Equivalent to French size 34-35
Evening gown in tulle and organza in the style of Madeleine Vionnet, circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940. France A nice haute couture evening gown in black silk tulle and organza, in the style of Madeleine Vionnet or Paquin, dating from the 1940s. A sleeveless gown with an ov...
Morton Miles Fortuny Pleated Lavender Beaded Accents Chemise Dress size 8
By Morton Myles
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A very chic dress made by American, New York, designer Morton Myles for the Warrens. This beauty has resided in a Palm Springs Fashionistas closet since it was new. A gorgeous spring...
Gorgeous 1970s Hand-Beaded Silk Evening Dress Bohemian Gown
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous 1970s gown in the spirit of the 1920s, cut in breathtaking pure silk and entirely hand-embellished. The construction is deceptively simple: a loose, drop-waisted silhouette ...
1940s Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Fantastic Silver Beadwork Waist Details
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Fantastic Silver Beadwork Waist Details: Full length, classic vintage dusty rose color mid-weight rayon crepe gown with a strong structured shoulders...
$794
Size: Recommended Size; Small / U.K. 6
Elegant 2004 Alberta Ferretti Lilac Crepe Silk full length Evening Gown - Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Alberta Ferretti divine Evening Gown crafted from extremely fine crepe chiffon silk in a lavender - lilac shade featuring a draw tie that can be adjusted under the bust, slightl...
Vintage Mary McFadden Dusky Lavender Golden Macrame Cut Out Back Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An accomplished designer, Mary McFadden studied in New York and Paris, worked at Dior, and served as the editor of Vogue South Africa among other positions and awards. She started he...
Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on back sleeves, bias cut with many tailoring details, maxi length. In good vinta...
MARIA GRACHVOGEL Vintage Mauve Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Maria Grachvogel Vintage 100% pure silk Opalescent purple mauve Pullover The neckline can be pulled taught across, cowl, off one shoulder, etc Size UK 10 Excellent vtg condition, sl...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2006 Vintage Silk Chiffon Gown Maxi Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Oscar de la Renta Vintage FW06 100% silk chiffon Intentional frayed trimmings Velvet rosette Invisible back zip Size USA 6 but fits more like a USA 0/2 aka XS/S Excellent condition,...
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Lavender Fully Beaded Dress Gown US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
A rare and collectible piece from one of USA fashion’s most celebrated costume and couture designers. US size - 6 ( please check measurements ). A stunning example of Bob Mackie's si...
$350
Size: FR 40 (fits small)
1990's GUY LAROCHE black floor length bias cut skirt with ruched low waist
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black bias cut silk skirt with ruching at side from Guy Laroche dating to the early 1990's. Labeled a French size 40, however this best fits a 4 or 6. The skirt was not clipped o...
Silk Dress Embroidered with Sequins, 1960s-1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silk dress embroidered with sequins and beads. Circa 1960s-1970s. No signature. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditi...
Patricia Lester Fuschia Pleated and Bugle Beaded Silk Gown
By Patricia Lester
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Fortuny inspired 2 pc gown by Patricia Lester. Hand pleated and gathered silk panels are used to create this modernized version of a Fortuny Peplos.The top is a large pleated...
Donna Karan Collection Sexy Draped Jersey Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
Donna Karan Collection's Sexy Draped Jersey Dress in deep chocolate stretch rayon jersey with greenish gold knit tulle cascade. Donna Karan gowns are seemingly simple in cut but are ...
Alfred Bosand bugle beaded halter pleated gown
By Alfred Bosand
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Bosand Black fully-lined pleated dress has detailed silver glass micro beadwork in front and along the neck. The gown has a center back invisible zipper which measures 13" and...
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT deep plum jersey gown with plunging neckline & sash
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and exceptional floor-length evening gown from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's. It’s made from a soft, fluid jersey in a deep plum tone. The dress has a pronounced ...
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
Sold|$13,000
Size: Medium
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
Valentino Women's Pink Silk Cape Gown, Italian Size 44
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pink silk cape dress from Valentino. It is a sleeveless body skimming dress with a panel draping over the shoulders forming a cape in the back. The bust is lined in the s...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage 90s Signed Leopard Animal Print Silk Halter Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Roberto Cavalli vintage 90s signed leopard print silk halter dress. A beautiful bias-cut piece with embellished straps. Made in Italy, size Italian 42. It can be easily tailored to f...
1960s Jo Ro Imports Blue and Cream Sequin Shift-Dress
Located in London, GB
This early 1960s sequin and beaded dress was designed by Boutique by Jo Ro Imports. Crafted to the highest quality, it is tailored from rayon fabric and smothered all over in tiny ir...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques
Located in London, GB
This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Leather Harness Skirt Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" 2 Piece Black Skirt Suit Set - Look #15 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn/Winter 2002 Design...
Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a...
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...
$886
Size: 40 on tag but fit 38/ M
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...
Opulent Silk Burgundy Gold Metallic Chiffon Gown Designed by Aidan Mattox 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Opulent burgundy gold metallic sheer silk chiffon gown designed by Aidan Mattox The elegant silk empire backless gown is designed with sheer silk chiffon that undulates & glides...
1968 Ossie Clark for Quorum capelet gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Austin, TX
1968 floral OSSIE CLARK for QUORUM full length dress with capelet from the 1968 Ossie Clark - Quorum show at Revolution club, London. Bust - open, High Waist 25", Hip 31", Length f...
GALLIANO Vintage Black Silk Blend Textured Jacquard Halter Neck Evening Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage Jet black textured dotted jacquard pattern Silk blend, very soft Halter neck with open back Adjustable tie front Invisible side zip Size IT42 NWT's, no flaws I...
Pale pink silk asymmetrical evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk asymmetrical evening dress. Invisible Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side . High split on the side front. Boned. SIZE 34 / XS / SAMPLE
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford — Spring/Summer 2003 Black Rose Blouse
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
An exceptional and highly sought-after archival piece from Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection for Yves Saint Laurent. This gothic-inspired blouse is crafted from soft, fluid 10...
Less could have been expected from a well-bred society girl like Mary McFadden, who stepped out of the safe confines of the haut monde to create iconic designs for evening dresses, jackets, skirts and other items inspired by ancient and ethnic cultures and traditions. Fashion, in fact, was not initially on her agenda.
“I fell into it backwards,” she told the New York Times in 1979.
Born in New York but raised on a cotton plantation in Memphis, Tennessee, McFadden spent a few months at the Traphagen School of Fashion in 1956 and moved on to study sociology and anthropology at Columbia University. Afterward, she spent a short period of time in public relations at Christian Dior during the early 1960s, but she was unsure exactly what would lie ahead for her. McFadden decided to relocate to South Africa with her first husband, who oversaw production of the De Beers mines. While there, she began to design her own clothing — tunics that featured African prints, made of silk she’d found in Madagascar — because she couldn’t find anything that suited her.
In 1970, following two divorces, McFadden returned to her native New York City and was offered a job as an editor at Vogue magazine. Her colleagues admired the sophisticated garments she made in South Africa and had been wearing to work, and the magazine staffers pleaded to feature her designs, which meant she’d need to go into business in order to make them available to readers. So, in 1973, McFadden took the jump, soon becoming known for refreshing kimono-shaped jackets and richly colored pleated dresses that evoke the freedom of a Greek chiton — a far cry from the dull routine office attire for working women at the time. A collection of jewelry followed, and in 1977, McFadden patented her “marii” fabric, a pleated synthetic charmeuse that fell “like liquid gold on the body, like Chinese silk.”
In 1976, McFadden won her first Coty American Fashion Critics’ Award, and a few years later, she entered the Coty Award Hall of Fame. While her business shuttered in the early 2000s, the beloved designer’s timeless styles endure.
Shop vintage Mary McFadden day dresses, accessories and jewelry on 1stDibs today.
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.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.