$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Bindalli Caftan in Emerald Green Velvet, 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Center Back Length: 55 in. Handcrafted in Morocco by master artisans. SEO Keywords Moroccan Caftan, Bindalli, Bindallı, Ottoman Caftan, Ottoman Wedding Dress, Moroccan Wedding Caf...
1960s Gold & Cream Brocade Morrocan Wedding Caftan
Located in Rockwood, ON
This caftan is an amazing example of the quality of textiles coming out of Morocco in the 1960s (though it may even be slightly older then that). It would have been hand made and is ...
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set IT42
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cut Out Jersey Black Cocktail Dress size L ( S )
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Sexy Cut Out Cocktail Dress Designer size - L ( run small, please check measurements ). Black Stretch Jersey, Double Layered Skirt, Simple Slip On. Measurements: W...
New Gucci Runway Suede Brocade Buckle Heels Pumps Sz 38
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brocade Heels Brand New * Stunning in Size: 38 * Black Suede & Silver Brocade * Patent Leather Toe * Gunmetal Buckle Hardware * Quilted Soft Leather Insole * 4" Heel * Wit...
$895
Size: Medium / Large
1960s St John Canary Yellow Santana Knit Mod Crochet Vintage A Line 60s Dress
By St. John
Located in San Diego, CA
Tres chic ST. JOHN signature santana knit canary yellow short sleeve A-Line dress! Features the softest knit that stretches to fit. Hand crochet detail at the neck, sleeves and below...
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Medieval Embroidery Corset Dress Gown 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Embellished Dress Gown Jessica Chastain was wearing an Alexander McQueen dress to the opening gala of the 70th Festival de Cannes on May 17, 20...
$995Sale Price|23% Off
Size: 38.5
Shockingly New Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brocade Heels Pumps Sz 38.5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New * Stunning Brocade Heels Shockingly New Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Sz 38.5 * Red Interior * Purples and Golds * Leather Insole * Pointed Toe * 4" Heel * With Box, Dust ...
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Collection: Couture; Spring / Summer 1998 Designer: Ale...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Peacock Silk & Sequin Dress „Palm Royale“ Amy Winehouse 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning sequin dress by Emilio Pucci As seen on rock legend Amy Winehouse Beautiful printed silk in the famous Emilio Pucci Signature "Peacock" pattern This print is the most prom...
$731Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 39
Christian Louboutin Size 39 Floral Bouquet Velvet Disco Ankle Boots Booties
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing Christian Louboutin floral bouquet velvet disc ankle boots ! Comes with original box. Beautiful warm colors of red, blue, green, and marigold orange throughout. Sensible, yet...
John Galliano F/W 08 black terracotta floral velvet backless draped dress gown
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking and extremely rare gown from John Galliano Fall 2008 Floor length velvet gown in black, taupe and terracotta floral print Decorative neckline that ...
$859Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Lillie Rubin Rhinestone Encrusted Black Knit Wide Palazzo Leg 70s Jumpsuit
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s LILLIE RUBIN black knit rhinestone encrusted wide palazzo leg long sleeve jumpsuit ! Features lines of rhinestones up the front and back. Sleek tailored bodice with wid...
rare VERSACE 2022 Runway metal mesh chainmail Medusa safety pin top skirt IT38
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE 2022 Runway green purple metal mesh chainmail Medusa safety pin top skirt IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D01069 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2022 - Ru...
Gianni Versace Couture purple lace dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Rubiera, RE
Gianni Versace Couture purple lace macramé dress vintage 90s Size IT 42 Made in Italy - Atlas SpA 55% cotton 17% polyamid 11% silk 9% acetate Lined Flat measures: Length cm. 98 Bust...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2004 Removable Fox Collar Jacket + Skirt It 42 / 6
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Removable Fox Collar Jacket + Skirt FW 2004 Runway Collection Italian size 42 - US 6 90% Wool ( thick wool ), 10% Cashmere. Real Fox. Dark Purple Color, D...
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.
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