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 bodice with spaghetti straps and an incredible ruched skirt.
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 bodice with spaghetti straps and an incredible ruched skirt.
1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Of complex construction and cut from a beautiful pink and red damask silk, with stunning bow detail at the left hip.
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.
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.
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 Philip Hulitar with no labels present. Low-cut back and back zipper. Fully lined. ...
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-wear version of Yves Saint Laurent's famous Opera Ballet Russe collection, dating f...
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 Crystals
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 floral print.
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Damask Taffeta Evening Dress, FW 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequi...
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 Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic late 1970s HALSTON periwinkle print silk damask Avant Garde wrap dress and sash! Features periwinkles printed in vibrant hues of red, purple and green throughout.
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 !
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 Parallele.
1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
Has no label but bought in Paris. Beautiful French construction and is entirely hand finished. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
$760Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Moroccan Vintage Caftan Gold Silk Cotton Damask
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1970s Moroccan vintage caftan is a timeless and captivating piece of clothing that embodies the essence of Moroccan culture and style from that era. This stunning caftan showcases t...
A ceremonial Furisode Kimono in embroidered silk damask - Japan Circa 1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950 - 1960. Japan Spectacular ceremonial Furisode kimono, Japan, circa 1950-1960. Off-white silk damask background, richly embroidered with diamond shapes filled with flowers ...
Stunning Vintage Oscar de la Renta Hunter Forest Green Velvet Silk Damask Gown 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA Couture Victorian inspired Size 8 forest hunter green velvet and silk damask full length evening dress! Features a luxurious hunter green velvet bo...
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Nina Ricci Sleeveless Swirl Print Silk Maxi Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fully lined in a solid ivory silk with a second underlayer of silk damask, this dress is effortlessly light and easy to wear.
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 !
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.
$581Sale Price|25% Off
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
A stunning and very collectable 1980s Yves Saint Laurent couture burgundy silk velvet evening gown with a contrasting violet silk damask stole.
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.
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 Dolce & Gabbana.
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 waist ties, and flared sleeves.
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 with a deep v neck, black ribbon accent, gathered straps, A line silhouette, and w...
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 piping and skinny spaghetti straps.
Christian Dior by John Galliano cream silk damask slip dress, ss 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior slip dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2005 ▪ Cream silk damask with woven polka dot motif ▪ Chantilly lace trim at the neckline and hemline ...
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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 dating from the end of the Second French Empire.
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.
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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
▪ Christian Dior cheongsam-style mini dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Constructed from lilac floral silk damask ▪ Mandarin collar adorned with faux pea...
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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 floral motif ▪ Rose cut-outs to the front and back ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Mesh inserts ...
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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
Black silk damask, small officer's collar and large pelerine collar that follows the neckline and the shoulders.
John Galliano Ivory Floral Silk Damask Mini Slip Dress with Lace Trim, SS 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano evening mini slip dress features delicate ivory lace trim along the hem, neckline, and bust overlay, paired with a fitted body of floral-patterned silk damask
A Damask silk Sack-back mantle gown - Europe Circa 1740
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1740 France or Europe A Sack back mantle gown in celadon green damask, treated here in à la retroussé style, the bottom of the dress having been cut off.
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 asymmetrical neckline, classic YSL ruffles at the cuffs and side slit with a self sash belt.
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 the direction of Marc Bohan for Spring/Summer 1988 collection.
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Size: Equivalent French Size 34
Edwardian Damask and Chiffon Silk Ceremony French Labelled Gown Circa 1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Small bustle skirt in straw yellow silk damask decorated with waving stems of cherry blossoms in button.
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 the front and white mesh panel around the waist.
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Size: Equivalent size France 36
Dress by Christian Dior/Marc Bohan Couture 1988- wardrobe of Princess Caroline
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1988 Collection France Buttercup yellow damask flowing silk short dress by Christian Dior Haute Couture under the direction of Marc Bohan dating from the late 1980s.
Semi Formal Silk Embroidered Manchu Woman's Skirt and Dress Qing period C.1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Celestial blue damask silk crepe dress embroidered with peking stitch silk peonies and multicoloured butterflies.
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 and tiered high/low hemline designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's.
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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
Ultra-refinement and minimal silhouette could be the overview of this fantastic SS2014 Gucci by Frida Giannini evening tunic dress. Modelled by Maud Welzen in the look 16 of the runw...
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 damask with a bright floral print in blue, fuchsia, green, yellow, ivory and black.
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 beaded trims...Not quite the body con freedom of the 20s, there is a bit of struct...
John Galliano S/S 2009 Bordeaux bias-cut damask silk satin evening dress
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by John Galliano - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2009 - Bordeaux bias-cut silk evening dress with train - Bodice with v-neck and spaghetti straps and draped c...
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 Mod Floral Empire Waist Gown With Blue Crystal Beaded Trim
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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
Circa 1950/1960 France Skin-tight chinese dress called qipao or cheongsam in sky-blue and straw-yellow silk damask dating from the years 1950/1960.
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.
Louis Feraud Blue Damask Dark Blue Silk Tiered Poof Evening Gown With Train
By Louis Feraud
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This gorgeous dress has a fitted boned bodice of blue figured silk damask.
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 ruffled trim.
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 flower pattern.
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 espresso brown, silk damask fabrication.
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 size and composition Silk estimated Very light clothing, to be worn in spring Siz...
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
Invertec Olive Wool Coat with Cape Detail
Located in London, GB
A lovely coat by Invertec. In a wonderful green , the coat has no sleaves but does have cape detail. It is in great heavy wool with a vent at the back and a pocket either side at the...
90s John Galliano Black Lace Flapper Style
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s John Gallliano Black lace flapper inspired cocktail dress. - lace - side buttons - lined Fit size 6
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
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...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
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 ...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
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...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$28,944
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
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