Rare 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Valut / Bank Note Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Jean Paul Gaultier bank note printed dress, in fabric and mesh. Size XS (wide wearability). Condition: Excellent.
Rare 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Valut / Bank Note Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Jean Paul Gaultier bank note printed dress, in fabric and mesh. Size XS (wide wearability). Condition: Excellent.
Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Leo Runway Dress Rare
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
STUNNING iconic Thierry Mugler Couture dress from the 2001 FW Collection. Extremely rare documented Runway Gown . Abstract leo print pattern dress with the most beautiful glitter s...
Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Dress Rare Purple
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In the electrifying world of Thierry Mugler, fashion was never just about dressing - it was an act of transformation. And in his Fall/Winter 1988/89 Les Infernales (She Devils) Colle...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2020 Runway Lemarie laser cut feather dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2020 Runway Maison Lemarie black laser cut feather rosette petal embellished dress Reference: TGAS/F00703 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexan...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1986 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress by Azzedine Alaïa Silver press buttons on the front The composition is 100% acetate
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2017 Runway black sheer tulle flared dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2017 Runway black sheer tulle flared dress Reference: TGAS/F00909 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: Fall Winter 201...
Christian Lacroix Rare Runway Couture Jacket Blouse Ball Skirt, Corset Grand!
By Christian Lacroix Paris, Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lacroix designs the most impressive, unique and astounding ball gowns and cocktail dresses that one can only describe as 'masterpieces'.
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2022 Runway Lognon pleated lace ruffle dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2022 Runway Lognon black pleated tulle lace ruffle mini dress Reference: TGAS/F00749 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collecti...
Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage halston couture dress, 1976 halston, gold lamé dress, gold lame gown, one shoulder evening dress, sarong dress, studio 54 fashion, disco glamour, museum quality fashion, barb...
Thierry Mugler Activ - Rare 1980s Vintage Dress -Tobacco Linen - Copper Buttons
By Thierry Mugler
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: Thierry Mugler Activ - Rare 1980s Vintage Dress - Signature ‘Mugler’ Copper Popper Button + Square-Tip Collar Details - Made in Italy - Curved Hemline + Side Split D...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black velvet taffeta ruffle slit bodysuit dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black velvet taffeta ruffle high slit bodysuit dress Reference: TGAS/F00736 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: Couture...
JUNYA WATANABE FW 02 Rare and iconic halter neck long dress
Located in Milano, MILANO
Rare and iconic Fall Winter 2002 halter neck long dress by Junya Watanabe Raw edged patchworks and visible selvedge 100% wool
Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk Glass Beads & Belt AS FOUND
By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny
Located in Gresham, OR
His designs are rare and highly sought after. Gown has a flounced neckline, and is made of minutely pleated silk, a process that was seldom duplicated though they tried.
Dolce & Gabbana "Naomi Campbell" Rare Runway Vintage Inspired Flapper Dress
By Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dolce & Gabbana rare rich emerald green silk fringe dress worn on the runway by Naomi Campbell. Inspired by the 1920's fun flapper dresses this one is beautifully designed with much...
Rare Alexander McQueen x Sarah Burton SS 2022 crystal embellished org €27900
By Alexander McQueen
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Alexander McQueen returned to their London roots with a show for the books. Org price €27900!! Extremely rare Alexander McQueen chandelier dress - only a few were made!! CRYSTAL em...
Rare Thierry Mugler Dress FW 1989/90 HIVER BUICK Sculptural
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Sharp, seductive, and unapologetically commanding - this Thierry Mugler masterpiece from the Hiver Buick Collection FW 1989/90 is a dream of architectural tailoring and kinetic drama...
$7,019Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size tag missing, estimated 42/S
UNWORN Rare Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Chinese Lantern Print Corset Hook Midi Dress S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
BREATHTAKING DOLCE & GABBANA CHINESE PRINT CORSET DRESS GOWN COLLECTOR'S PIECE DETAILS: A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will last you for years Fr...
1996 Rare Gianni Versace Couture Dress as seen on Princess Diana
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
1996 Rare Gianni Versace Couture Dress as seen on Princess Diana. Her dress was custom made in royal purple color, but had the same cut. IT Size 40 67% Silk, 33% Rayon Fully lined le...
Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1988 Iconic Été Africain Collection Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare collectors piece, original dress from the legendary 1988 Thierry Mugler Spring Summer "African Collection". The pattern was a signature pattern of the Collection. Stu...
$17,294
Size: No size tag, fits like a S
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD FW 94 Iconic and rare minidress from "On liberty" collection
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Milano, MILANO
Iconic and rare Fall Winter 1994 ruffled lurex minidress from "On liberty" collection by Vivienne Westwood Floral embossed applications Inner corset No composition tag, viscose lurex
Thierry Mugler Archival Flower Petal Dress Rare FW 1989/90 Drama
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. The extremey rare Thierry Mugler Flower Petal dress. This gorgeous dress is beautifully constructed and reminds of an abstract flower, FW 1989/90 HIVE...
Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Dress Rare Violet
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In the electrifying world of Thierry Mugler, fashion was never just about dressing - it was an act of transformation. And in his Fall/Winter 1988/89 Les Infernales (She Devils) Colle...
Yearick Hand Beaded Bronze and Black Bugle Bead & Sequin Tank Dress Rare Size 18
By Stephen Yearick
Located in Palm Desert, CA
It’s rare to find a hand beaded gown by a leading New York designer in larger size.
DOLCE & GABBANA SS 06 Rare and Iconic Lace Long Sleeve Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 2006 rare and iconic lace long sleeve dress by Dolce & Gabbana. Silk satin trims at sides. Cotton sangallo frills and satin ribbons. Silk lining. Zip at the back. The c...
Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1988 Été Africain dramatic Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
There is something almost ceremonial about this Thierry Mugler Spring/Summer 1988 Été Africain Collection dress - a piece that doesn’t merely clothe the body, but consecrates it. Cut...
$3,885
Size: Small/Jaapan
Comme des Garcons Rare "Limited Edition" Black Deconstructed Embroidered Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons "Limited Edition" "Masterpiece" black Deconstructed dress/top accented with hand-embroidered top stitching throughout. Made of lightweight black spring wool, th...
$2,420Sale Price|44% Off
Size: Italian Sz 40
New $4400 Rare Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Control Burned Edge Dress 2011 Size 40
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Brand New W/ Tags S/S 2011 Oversized Size IT 40 * Retail $4400 * See Karl Lagerfeld Hand drawn Sketch for this Collection By Hand Controlled Burned Edging *Three...
Rare Thierry Mugler FW 1984 Winter of the Angels Dress Wool
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
(belt not included) This beautiful Thierry Mugler dress from his FW 1984 " Winter of the Angels" Collection encapsulates the designer’s forward-thinking vision, blending avant-garde ...
YVES SAINT LAURENT BY ALBER ELBAZ FW 00 Rare doubled metallized lace dress
By Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall Winter 2000 rare doubled metallized lace dress with pleats by Yves Saint Laurent by Alber Elbaz Zipper closure on the back 70% polyester 30% nylon
Iconic Rare ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE Scorpio Dress Black Sculptural Dramatic
By Pleats Please, Issey Miyake
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking ISSEY MIYAKE Design! Can't get over this beautiful construction! The Pleats Please Scorpio Dress. It's fascinating to me how something made of soft, liquid feeling fabri...
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
This rare and pristine ball gown is constructed in a halter neck fashion with pleated, wrapped bust, purple sequined and embroided bodice.
Incredible Rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please Avant Garde Color Block Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Futuristic designer Issey Miyake has mastered the technique of creating sculptural works of art in cloth. His innovative pattern cutting and signature use of micro pleating give his ...
Epic Thierry Mugler FW1986 Silver Metallic Liquid Silky Goddess Dress Rare
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This Epic Goddess Dress is everything. Extremely rare Thierry Mugler creation, FW 1986 Collection. Liquid silky silver metallic dream in the most stunning fitted shape. Deep wavy V-...
Rare Halston Cashmere Red Maxi dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
This True American classic! Rare Halston Cashmere in American Red. The back shoulder-to-shoulder measures 12 inches, the sleeves are 9 1/2 inches, and the circumference is 7 inches. ...
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Jeweled Velvet Evening Dress in Book Collectors Museum
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most famous dresses designed by Tom Ford, for YSL 2002 collection. In addition to all the fashion magazines it is also featured in Tom Ford's book "Tom Ford" in a full pag...
Rare Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Original Runway DressThe Great Wall of China 2008
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Fendi ensemble boasts a provenance as part of Fendi’s historic runway presentation staged along the Great Wall of China — one of the most memorable fashion events of the decade....
Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Black Silk V-Neck Evening Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Kingston, NY
Fall/Winter 1999 Collection Rare Archival Piece: A sleek and sultry masterpiece from Tom Ford’s era-defining tenure at Gucci, this rare black evening gown hails from the house’s 1999...
Rare Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1995 Green Bianchini Silk Lesage Beaded Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare Chanel Haute Couture dress from Karl Lagerfeld’s Autumn/Winter 1995–1996 collection - an extraordinary piece of 1990s couture history. Worn on the runway by Trish Goff, this l...
Kaufmanfranco NWT Rare Tiger Sequins Hand Beaded Sleevless Cocktail Dress Size 4
By KaufmanFranco
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This dress is spectacular. Purchased in Beverly Hills at Neiman Marcus. Retailed for over $3800. From the 2015 Collection, brilliantly designed by Kaufmanfranco. each sequin attached...
1920s French Art Deco Gold & Black Harlequin Sequin Dancing Dress--Ultra Rare!
Located in Gresham, OR
A truly spectacular 1920s French-made Art Deco styled harlequin patterned sequin dancing dress in gold and black. Very full skirt with dropped, banded waist for lots of movement. Dia...
New Rare Gucci Runway Ad Silk Dress S/S 2013 Sz 38 $3499
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Spring/Summer 2013 New Without Tags Stunning Runway Silk Dress $3499 Italian Sz 38 Pink and White Mini dress with Abstract Print Throughout Zip Closure at Back Two Front Cover...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture Spider Dress FW 2001 Rare Museum Worthy Black Red
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Sensational Rare Museum Worthy Thierry Mugler Couture Dress, FW 2001 "Les Fauves" Collcetion. Birth of this Design was the FW 90/91 "Anatomique Computer" Collection Iconic Statem...
Rare Richard Quinn Runway Finale Fabulous Floral Ballgown NWT
By Richard Quinn, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richard Quinn's runway f/w 2019 "finale" gown makes an impressive fashion statement. Strapless boned bodice; layered tulle underskirt gives the skirt tremendous fullness and pre...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2023 Runway silver mirror mini dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2023 Runway silver mirror shard paillettes mini dress Reference: TGAS/F00763 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: Spri...
$2,640Sale Price|40% Off
Size: Italian Sz 38
New $4400 Rare Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Control Burned Edge Dress 2011 Size 38
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Brand New W/ Tags S/S 2011 Oversized Size IT 38 * Retail $4400 * See Karl Lagerfeld Hand drawn Sketch for this Collection By Hand Controlled Burned Edging *Thre...
very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare 1984 Azzedine Alaia hooded dress in darkest brown stretch viscose jersey fabric. Dress has a draped bodice with a deep plunging V neckline and an elongated hood that falls ...
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA SS 95 Rare "Reproduction" of a 70's Transparent Neglige
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1995 iconic and rare "Reproduction" of a 70's transparent negligé by Maison Martin Margiela. Buttons on the front. The composition tag is missing, seems to be made of ...
Rare Future Ozbek Black One-Shoulder Asymmetrical Dress
By Future ozbek
Located in Milano, IT
A stunning and rare black one-shoulder dress by Future Ozbek, designed in the 1990s as part of the youthful diffusion line of Rifat Ozbek. Future Ozbek represents the younger, more p...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway black patchwork mini skirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway black grey patchwork multi media deconstructed patchwork mini dress S Reference: TGAS/F01038 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collec...
Rare! S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Snake Print Asymmetric One Sleeve Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Rare! S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Grey Snake Print Asymmetric One Sleeve Dress Gucci by Tom Ford Designer: Tom Ford Collection: Spring/Summer 2000 RTW Made in Italy. Model Caroline Ri...
$1,920Sale Price|40% Off
Size: Italian Sz 40
New Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Red Silk Dress F/W 2018 With Tags $3200 Sz 40
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Conroe, TX
Salvatore Ferragamo Brand New With Tags F/W 2018 * Retail $3200 * Stunning Deep Red Wine * IT 40. This is Square Shaped. Easily fits sizes 2-10 U.S. The Belt Gathers the Dress Per ...
SHANGHAI TANG Graphic Pop Art Cheongsam Rare Y2K Collector Piece 4
By Shanghai Tang
Located in Switzerland, CH
This authentic early 2000s Shanghai Tang cheongsam dress is a masterpiece of wearable art. It features an incredibly rare, vibrant graphic print that juxtaposes traditional 1930s-195...
$1,920Sale Price|40% Off
Size: Italian Sz 42
New Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Red Silk Dress F/W 2018 With Tags $3200 Sz 42
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Conroe, TX
Salvatore Ferragamo Brand New With Tags F/W 2018 * Retail $3200 * Stunning Deep Red Wine * IT 42. This is Square Shaped. Easily fits sizes 2-12 U.S. The Belt Gathers the Dress Per ...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2018 Runway strass crystal one shoulder dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2018 Runway orange strass crystal one shoulder dress Reference: TGAS/F00859 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: Fall ...
Rare Bill Gibb Devore Silk Velvet Evening Ensemble
By Bill Gibb
Located in Geneva, CH
Incredible early 70s "dévoré" silk velvet and gold lame set composed of a short kimono-caftan and a long buttoned maxi skirt. The top is cut wide with sleeves opening down the waist....
Rare Gianni Versace 90s Halter Neck Draped Black Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Gianni Versace 90s Halter Neck Draped Black Dress. Size 40 IT. Condition: Really good.
KaufmanFranco Rare Black Modernist Sequin and Leather Cocktail Dress Size
By KaufmanFranco
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Fit for a fashion Rock Star! KaufmanFranco made the most modern sexiest, unique glam "little black dress". This one happens to be a $7000 retail "work of art" and worth every penny. ...
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