1950s Sher Lee Silk Damask Dress with Watteau Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue on black chrysanthemum pattern silk damask dress by Sher Lee. It has a fitted
1950s Sher Lee Silk Damask Dress with Watteau Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue on black chrysanthemum pattern silk damask dress by Sher Lee. It has a fitted
1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
white silk organza, which would feel incredible on the body when worn. The dress is accessed from the
Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The
Jacqueline de Ribes 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful red dot silk damask dress from French designer Jacqueline de Ribes. It wraps across
1950 Philip Hulitar Azure Silk Damask Halter Cocktail Dress & Jacket Ensemble
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s azure silk brocade halter cocktail sheath dress and jacket ensemble attributed to
$1,995
Size: Equivalent size France 36
Fuchsia silk damask tunic dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche - AW 1976
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn Winter 1976 Collection France Tunic dress in pink Fuchsia silk damask, a Left Bank ready-to
1960 Pink Silk Watercolor Floral Damask Cocktail Dress With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
. Flattering clean and simple empire waisted cut. 1960 Pink Silk Watercolor Floral Damask Cocktail Dress With
SCHIAPARELLI Attributed Pink Silk Damask Couture Cocktail Dress Size 4
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This RARE Schiaparelli attributed cocktail or day dress is composed of a pink silk Damask, with a
Chic 1960s Kelly Green Silk Damask Sleeveless Vintage 60s A-Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 60s kelly green silk damask A-Line dress ! Features the perfect rich hue of green
1970s Halston Size 12 / 14 Perwinkle Print Silk Damask Vintage 70s Wrap Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic late 1970s HALSTON periwinkle print silk damask Avant Garde wrap dress and sash
1950s Size 0 Cobalt Blue Silk Damask Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Rockabilly Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s Size 0 cobalt blue silk damask fit n' flare sleeveless rockabilly dress ! Features
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro
1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
1970s Moroccan Vintage Caftan Gold Silk Cotton Damask
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
both sides slit seams. Great as a chic maxi dress can be worn buttoned up or left open. The caftan is
Stunning Vintage Oscar de la Renta Hunter Forest Green Velvet Silk Damask Gown 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
silk damask full length evening dress! Features a luxurious hunter green velvet bodice that is
Nina Ricci Sleeveless Swirl Print Silk Maxi Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the essence of the house. This sleeveless silk maxi dress bears a simple columnar silhouette that is
$1,475
Size: Small / Small Medium
1960s Demi Couture Gold Silk Damask Two Piece Gold Vintage 60s Gown and Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful demi couture early 1960s gold silk damask two piece evening gown and jacket ensemble ! A
Nina Ricci golden dress Haute Couture
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Long damask silk lamé dress. V-Neck ending with a bow. Sun-ray pleats
Renato Balestra New with Tags Silk Dress 1990s
By Renato Balestra
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black silk damask dress from Renato Balestra with a subtle pattern of tiny dots throughout
Stunnung Late 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Velvet Haute Couture Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Copenhagen, DK
with a contrasting violet silk damask stole. The dress has long tapered sleeves with a zipper detail at
Sweet and Romantic Ungaro Backless Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Sweet and romantic ivory silk floral damask print dress with cap sleeves and backless. 1970s
Vicky Tiel Silk Damask Dress 1980s
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful off white silk damask dress with a red flower print from Vicky Tiel. It has front
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Corset Bustier Dress w Back Lacing
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
Gorgeous blush pink silk damask dress in a beautiful pattern of abstract leaves and flowers from
1970's Ossie Clark Brown Silk Damask Graduation Dress w/Plunge Neckline
By Ossie Clark
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Ossie Clark for Radley brown silk damask graduation dress with plunge neckline, attached
DRIES VAN NOTEN Size 8 Beige & Brown Damask Linen / Silk Tied Dress
By Dries van Noten
Located in San Francisco, CA
DRIES VAN NOTEN dress comes in beige and brown floral jacquard damask print silk linen blend fabric
Voyage Green Silk Blend Damask Burnout Velvet Slip Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
VOYAGE slip dress comes in bright citrus green silk blend velvet damask burnout chiffon with satin
Christian Dior by John Galliano cream silk damask slip dress, ss 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior slip dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2005 ▪ Cream silk
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Size: Equivalent French Size 34/36
A French Crinoline Damask Silk Day Dress Circa 1865 with Provenance
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1862/1865 France Mourning crinoline dress (bodice and skirt) in flowery damask silk faille
1898 Black damask silk dress with ruban ruffles around neck and bottom edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1898 Black jacquard damask silk dress with ruban ruffles around neck and bottom edge. Lining in
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Size: Approx. FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Christian Dior by John Galliano lilac floral silk damask mini dress, fw 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Constructed from lilac floral silk damask ▪ Mandarin collar adorned with faux pearl beads ▪ Single-sided
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Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano black silk damask evening slip dress with rose cut-outs, ss 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Black bias-cut silk damask with
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Size: Equivalent to French size 36/38
Reception Dress in black silk Damask & Mutton Sleeves - French Circa 1895
Located in Toulon, FR
, bodice and dress with big sleeves, whalebone bustier lacing in the back. Black silk damask, small
John Galliano Ivory Floral Silk Damask Mini Slip Dress with Lace Trim, SS 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
, and bust overlay, paired with a fitted body of floral-patterned silk damask. ▪ Brand: John Galliano
YVES SAINT LAURENT Short Sleeveless Summer Dress in Black Damask Silk Size 36FR
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent short sleeveless summer dress in black damask silk. It closes with a zipper on
A Damask silk Sack-back mantle gown - Europe Circa 1740
Located in Toulon, FR
retroussé style, the bottom of the dress having been cut off. This type of damask with a satin ground and a
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Royal Purple Sheer Silk Damask Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent sheer silk damask gown in deep royal purple. The dress has an
Christian Dior Haute Couture S/S 1988 Princess Caroline Yellow Silk Mini Dress
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A flowing buttercup yellow damask silk mini dress by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed under
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Size: Equivalent French Size 34
Edwardian Damask and Chiffon Silk Ceremony French Labelled Gown Circa 1900
Located in Toulon, FR
edges. Small bustle skirt in straw yellow silk damask decorated with waving stems of cherry blossoms in
Comme des Garcons Grey Cutout Dress 1998
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Comme des Garcons sleeveless grey floral silk damask shift dress featuring exposed darts at
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Size: Equivalent size France 36
Dress by Christian Dior/Marc Bohan Couture 1988- wardrobe of Princess Caroline
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1988 Collection France Buttercup yellow damask flowing silk short dress by
Semi Formal Silk Embroidered Manchu Woman's Skirt and Dress Qing period C.1900
Located in Toulon, FR
woman, China late 19th century. Celestial blue damask silk crepe dress embroidered with peking stitch
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT haute couture cream silk damask dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, stunning haute couture dress made of cream silk damask with subtle overlapping dot weave
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Size: IT40 (US 4) & runs true to size
Gucci Runway Silk Damask Evening Tunic Dress, Spring-Summer 2014
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Geneva, CH
Frida Giannini evening tunic dress. Modelled by Maud Welzen in the look 16 of the runway show (see
1940s Bright Floral Silk Damask Square Neckline & Ruched Short Sleeve Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A beautiful 1940s colorful floral garden dress. The dress is fashioned in a light and drapey silk
Orientalist influenced silk damask & lame evening dress 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the late 1900s/early 1920s an Orientalist influenced black silk damask gown with gold lame and
John Galliano S/S 2009 Bordeaux bias-cut damask silk satin evening dress
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, IT
silk evening dress with train - Bodice with v-neck and spaghetti straps and draped cowl overlay with
Backless 1930s Bias Cut Silk Damask Gown
Located in New York, NY
Backless 1930s Bias Cut Silk Damask Gown
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Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s Blue + Green Silk Damask Beaded Short Sleeve Vintage 60s Sheath Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s blue and green silk damask floral print short sleeve beaded sheath dress
1960S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Aquamarine Silk & Lurex Damask Metallic Mod Floral Empi
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in rayon, with pockets! 1960S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Aquamarine Silk & Lurex Damask Metallic
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Size: Equivalent French Size 38
Chinese Qipao in sky-blue and straw-yellow silk damask, Circa 1950
Located in Toulon, FR
-yellow silk damask dating from the years 1950/1960. Damask sky-blue satin background with large stylized
Adolfo 1970s Navy Silk Car Wash Maxi Dress
By Adolfo
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning navy blue silk check pattern damask maxi dress from Adolfo. It has a vertically tucked
Louis Feraud Blue Damask Dark Blue Silk Tiered Poof Evening Gown With Train
By Louis Feraud
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
from the 1980s. This gorgeous dress has a fitted boned bodice of blue figured silk damask. The long
Vintage Valentino Asymmetric Black Silk Cocktail Dress w/Single Shoulder
By Valentino
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Valentino black silk open basketweave damask cocktail dress with single shoulder and
Dolce & Gabbana Back Lace up Corset Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous coral pink silk damask bodycon dress from Dolce & Gabbana in an elaborate fern and
1990's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk damask cocktail dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, 1990's, OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk damask cocktail dress. Luxurious, dark
Circa 1960/170's Chanel Dress Suit Haute Couture Silk damask Size FR38 / US8
By Chanel
Located in VERGT, FR
Fantastic suit from Chanel Haute Couture Set Dress and Jacket Estimated silk damask fabric No tag
Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
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...
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
Chanel Haute Couture S/S 1979 Ivory Embellished Bow Evening Gown 2pcs Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Exceptional two-piece Chanel Haute Couture ensemble from 1979, composed of a floor-length sleeveless gown and a matching long coat. Crafted in a soft ivory silk, the set features exq...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
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...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Iconic Chanel Vintage S/S 1990 Pink Ecru Satin Tweed Gold CC Cropped Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The iconic pink cropped jacket from Chanel's Spring Summer 1990 collection, famously worn by Claudia Schiffer, is a stunning example of timeless elegance. This jacket is crafted from...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
$544Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Dolce & Gabbana 2001 Black Stretch Lace Dress with Nude Acetate Slip IT44
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined and sensual Dolce & Gabbana black lace dress dating from the 2001 era, designed during the brand’s highly sought-after early-2000s period. This archival piece embodies ...
1950's Sequin Leaf Cocktail Dress with Scarf
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1950's Sequin Leaf Printed Cotton Cocktail Dress with Scarf. Fitted bodice with draped panel and super full skirt with occasional sequined accents. Sequined leaf motif mount...
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...
Thierry Mugler Chain Trim Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue dress from Thierry Mugler. It has a scoop neckline with a center slit, cap sleeves and an inset just under the bust line with a strip of 1" large link silver cha...
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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