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
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
90s Mary McFadden Couture Purple Set
By Mary McFadden
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Mary McFadden Couture deep purple set in her classic plisse design. The set has a rolled
Mary McFadden Couture White Strapless Dress With Empire Beadwork
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Mary McFadden Couture strapless dress is the physical embodiment of refined minimalism.It
Mary McFadden Couture Green Pleated Sculpted Short Sleeve Dress, 1980s
By Mary McFadden, Marry Mcfadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mary McFadden couture green fortuny pleat dress. The dress is lined throughout the bodice in a
Mary McFadden Couture Jacket Sequins Evening Cocktail Formal Embellished Vintage
By Mary McFadden
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A striking vintage Mary McFadden Couture evening jacket, dating to the 1990s and originally sold by
Mary McFadden Couture Size 6 Turquoise Dress S/S 1983 Beaded Sequin 1980s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking and impeccably crafted vintage Mary McFadden Couture pleated dress from Spring/Summer
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
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
Mary McFadden COUTURE Iconic Pleated Black Chiffon Skirt Size 6
By Mary McFadden
Located in Palm Desert, CA
desgner, something done with her iconic pleated is just the thing to own. Done for the Mary McFadden
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Burgundy Long Sleeve Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 90s Marcy Mcfadden Couture Burgundy Long Sleeve V neck gown with gold frog closures and
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Off-the-Shoulder Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
VERY BREEZY presents: This is truly one of the best Mary McFadden dresses I've ever come across— in
Mary McFadden Couture Signature Hand-Dyed Hand-Painted Ensemble
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary McFadden Wonderful signature multi-color hand-dyed silk quilted jacket is detailed with
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Size: Small - Small Medium
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
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 ! Signature
MARY MCFADDEN Black Silk Organza Dress With Lace, 1980’s
By Mary McFadden
Located in Atlanta, GA
What a beauty! This precious Mary McFadden Couture dress is fabricated from layered black silk
Evening skirt suit with sequin and rhinestone embroidered Mary Mc Fadden Couture
By Mary Mc Fadden, Mary McFadden
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening skirt suit with sequin ,rhinestone embroidered and gold threads. Mary McFadden for Neiman
1980s Peach Fortuny-Pleated Silk Pajama-Style Pants w Matching Knotted Turban
Located in Gresham, OR
spring/summer pant and matching wrapped and knotted turban ensemble in couture Mary McFadden silk fabric
Lanvin by Elbaz Paris Rare Pink Silk Black Lace Blouse Rare Collection Size S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
pictures is a Mary McFadden custom couture skirt. Size 6. The weight of the 2 layer black chiffon goes
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Mary McFadden Couture Strapless Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strapless gown from Mary McFadden's couture line is made of peach pleated silk. It has a wide
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Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Jacket
By Mary McFadden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Jacket Made in the US Size 2 100% Polyester - Classic Mary McFadden
Mary McFadden Couture Embellished & Embroidered Puff Sleeve Bolero
By Mary McFadden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mary McFadden Couture Iconic Tropical Sequins, Beaded, and Embroidered Cropped Bolero/Jacket. Size
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. Fitted throughout bust
Mary McFadden Couture Dress with Crisscrossed Bodice
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mary McFadden Couture cocktail dress is made out of her fully pleated signature fabric. Peach
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Mary McFadden Couture Tie-Dye Peplum jacket
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful micro stitched hand Tie-Dye Peplum jacket by Mary McFadden Couture. . Gold metallic
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Blue Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage 1980's Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress This is just so pretty
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Black Evening Gown 4
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York City, NY
Mary McFadden Couture vintage 1980s strapless black evening gown with luxurious structured boned
Mary McFadden Couture Royal Blue Embroidered Quilted Flower Appliqué Jacket
By Mary McFadden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mary McFadden Couture Royal Blue Embroidered Quilted Flower Appliqué Jacket Size US 2, Cobalt Blue
Mary Mcfadden Couture
By Mary McFadden
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
* This stunning dress has a boned bodice with a built-in bra.
*The bodice is beautifully beaded with iridescent sequins & gold threading throughout.
* The edge of the b...
Mary McFadden Couture Silk Embroidered Sequins Diamanté Bolero Jacket, ca. 1980's
By Mary McFadden
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mary McFadden Couture silk open front embroidered sequins diamanté evening bolero jacket with
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Mary McFadden Couture Ensemble
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mint green pleated ensemble in the style of Fortuny. Blouse has squared scoop neck, no closures, and small shoulder pads. Ankle-length skirt has side zip. Marigold belt is trimmed...
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. This pretty vintage
Mary McFadden Couture Evening Gown - Fortuny
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mary McFadden silk gown couture silk gown with beading and sequins. This stunning 1980's Mary
Mary McFadden Couture Evening Gold Lame Print Harem Pants & Gold Lace Zip Top
By Mary Mc Fadden, Mary McFadden
Located in Portland, OR
This is such a truly stunning vintage evening ensemble from Mary McFadden Couture. The outfit is a
1980s Mary Mcfadden Couture Evening Gown
By Marry Mcfadden
Located in Houston, TX
This eye catching evening gown from Mary McFadden is bound to grab your attention! With its modest
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
1980s Mary McFadden Black and White Bubble Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Black and white bubble-skirt cocktail dress by Mary McFadden Couture ... Very Gossip Girl -- Park
Mary McFadden Beige Beaded Bodice w/ Light Lavender Skirt
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a Mary McFadden silk gown couture silk gown with beading and sequins. This
Levis Mary McFadden Couture Rhinestone Denim Jacket
By Mary McFadden
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Super rare and never worn- Mary McFadden couture in collaboration with Levi's! Denim Levi's jacket
1980s Mary McFadden Couture white cage back gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden Couture 1980s white Fortuny styled pleated gown with jeweled cage neck/back
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. The subtle princess
Incredible Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Gold Threaded Beaded Jacket
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Mary McFadden Couture gold threaded/beaded jacket! Words cannot even begin to
Mary McFadden Couture Black Silk Beaded & Embroidered Gown - 8 - 1980's
By Mary McFadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden Couture Black Silk Beaded & Embroidered Gown - 8 - 1980's. This gown is in
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Black Gown with Multi Sleeves - 12 - circa 1980's
By Mary McFadden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Black Gown with Multi Sleeves - 12 - circa 1980's. This gown is in
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
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage 1980s Sequin Beaded Blue Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Sparks, NV
Blue beaded Mary MacFadden Couture label gown with bold shoulders and heavy 3/4 sleeves that are
Mary McFadden Couture Emerald Green Cocktail Dress, 1980's
By Mary McFadden
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 1980's Mary McFadden cocktail dress in a rich emerald green color with McFadden's signature
Mary McFadden Hand painted silk chiffon and gold lace dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
dress. Label reads "Mary Mcfadden Couture.
Mary Mcfadden Velvet and Gold Evening Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary McFadden Couture black and gold pattern, velvet, long sleeve evening gown with draping detail
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Vintage Mary McFadden Green Boucle Sequined Embroidered Beaded Jacket Blazer
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage MARY MCFADDEN Couture beaded and sequined boucle jacket! Features Allover
MARY MCFADDEN PEACH BEADED EVENING DRESS
Located in Alford, MA
Beautifully beaded bodice adds just the right amount of dazzle to this Mary McFadden couture dress
Mary McFadden Couture silk top and skirt
By Mary McFadden
Located in Austin, TX
Mary McFadden Couture maroon short sleeve silk top and gold pleated skirt. Top: 36" bust, 30
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. The color is a silver
Mary McFadden Couture Color Block Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful turquoise and bright pink silk gown from Mary McFadden's Couture collection in her
Beautiful Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Numbered French Lace Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely stunning vintage Mary McFadden Couture Numbered Dress. This wonderful dress is Demi
Stunning Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Gold + Ivory Fortuny Grecian Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely stunning vintage Mary McFadden Couture gold and ivory strapless fortuny pleated silk
Unworn 1990s Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Metallic Gold Black Lace Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Sparks, NV
Unworn with the original $3700 tags attached! Vintage 1990s Mary McFadden Couture metallic gold
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
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. Signature
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
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 ! Features
Mary McFadden Couture Lace Skirt Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great dress from Mary McFadden in her off white silk signature micro pleating and gold silk lace
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Couture Pink Pleated Beaded Waist Maxi Column Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. This Mary McFadden couture dress is unlined, has padded shoulders, and closes with a concealed side zip
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Light Blue Silk Coat
By Mary McFadden
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Mary McFadden light blue quilted silk coat with frogs closure . Slim fitting. Size: fit US
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! Slimming abstract effect on
1980s Mary McFadden Couture Black Bolero Jacket with White Embroidery
By Mary McFadden
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Mary McFadden Black Bolero Jacket with White Embroidery
Mary McFadden Couture Gold & White Beaded Bodice Halter Neck Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely evening gown from Mary McFadden. It is made of her signature pleated poly fabric
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Couture Dramatic Sleeves Beaded Bodice Ivory Pleated Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
up of ivory Fortuny style pleats, this elegant, couture Mary McFadden gown begins with a jewel
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Mary McFadden Couture for Bonwit Teller 80s Purple Fortuny Pleated Ruffle Dress
By Bonwit Teller, Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1980s MARY MCFADDEN, for BONWIT TELLER, purple eggplant Fortuny pleated silk gown
Mary McFadden
By Mary McFadden
Located in Austin, TX
Mary McFadden Couture crinkle pleated 1980s gown. Condition: Very good, two small spots on back
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
Mary McFadden Vintage One - Shoulder Fortuny Pleated Black Grecian Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
interior labels were removed by original owner. Guaranteed authentic Mary McFadden couture). Approximately
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Size: none; comparable to size XS-S
Mary McFadden Numbered Couture Jeweled Raspberry Keyhole Back Gown - XS-S, 1980s
By Mary McFadden
Located in Tucson, AZ
” from underarm sweep: 183” label: Mary McFadden Couture (numbered 4454) size: no size tag present
Cleopatra Style 1980's Mary McFadden Turquoise Goddess Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Atlanta, GA
Create a modern day Cleopatra look with this stunning Mary McFadden Couture goddess dress from the
1980's Mary McFadden Evening Dress With Dragon Motif Sleeves
By Mary McFadden
Located in Atlanta, GA
The crowd will part when you make an entrance in this stunning Mary McFadden Couture evening dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
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...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
Remarkable Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet & Chiffon Grecian Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely remarkable vintage Oscar de la Renta gown! Beautiful black silk velvet skirt, with a pleated asymmetrical chiffon bodice. Slight mermaid train. Hidden hook-and-eyes at top...
$3,780
Size: UK 10 - IT 42 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit with matching fabric belt Spring-Summer 1994
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Off-Shoulder Top Blouse Designer size - French 38 ( US 6 ) 100% Silk, Amazing Hot Bougainvillea Color, Off-Shoulder Style, Ruffled, Keyhole at ...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a portrait neckline, fitted "princess" seaming, 3/4 sleeves and a faux Empire waist tr...
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
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.
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