Balenciaga "Pretty in Pink" Floral Strapless Silk Gown by Nicholas Ghesquiere
By Valentino, Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the prettiest and memorable gowns from Balenciaga's S/S 2008, with fabulous floral splashes of color, designed by Nicholas Ghesquiere. This runway collection was in full bloo...
Geoffrey Beene 1960s Gunmetal Metallic Silk Lurex Rhinestone Vintage Cape Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Musuem Worthy 60s GEOFFREY BEENE Couture gunmetal + silver metallic silk lurex caped evening dress! Luxurioussoft (not scratchy at all) silk lurex fabric.
Donald Brooks Vintage 1970s Asian-Inspired Silk Print Gown + Cape Ensemble
By Donald Brooks
Located in Sparks, NV
Reduced from $1895. Stunning vintage two-piece ensemble by Donald Brooks featuring a strapless wrap-style gown and matching capelet. Both pieces are done in a vibrant Asian-inspired ...
Zandra Rhodes Scarlet Silk Printed BoHo Gown with Beadwork Embellishment
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic scarlet red 1980s Zandra Rhodes (no label) drop-waist, 1920s-inspired silk evening gown with Zandra's signature "embroidery" and peacock feather print with beading and rh...
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...
1970S Ivory Silk Jersey Gown With Crystal & Pearl Beading
Located in New York, NY
1970S Ivory Silk Jersey Gown With Crystal & Pearl Beading
1980S Black Silk Chiffon Cold Shoulder Beaded Fringe Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S Black Silk Chiffon Cold Shoulder Beaded Fringe Gown
Emma Domb Black Silk Chiffon Gown Size S
By Emma Domb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully draped Emma Domb spaghetti strapped gown with side bow. Features zipper closure for ease of access. Measures (approximate) Strap drop: 8" Length: 50" Waist: 26" ...
John Galliano S/S 2001 Cafe Society Print Silk Gown and Jacket Ensemble
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Silk ensemble John Galliano featuring whimsical cafe society cartoon print across blazer and asymmetric dress with lace camisole top. The blazer showcases mixed pattern blocks includ...
1970's Galanos Couture Black Silk Chiffon and Rhinestone Gown
By Galanos for Amelia Gray, James Galanos
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Couture James Galanos black silk chiffon and rhinestone slip style gown. Provenance from a well known 1960's celebrity singer. Very gently worn with only minimal, hard to detect bead...
$950Sale Price|20% Off
Lanvin Black and Silver Silk Gown- Circa 80's
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Lanvin Black and Silver/Metallic Stripe Silk Gown. Circa 80's. This gown is in excellent pre-owned condition.
1950S Black & Silver Silk Organza Fully Sequined Cocktail Gown
Located in New York, NY
Custom made for mid-century opera and lounge singer Vivenne Della Chiesa who performed with the rat pack in Las Vegas in the 1950s. 1950S Black & Silver Silk Organza Fully Sequined C...
Vicky Tiel Black Lace Beaded and Silk Off Shoulder Gown
By Vicky Tiel, Vickey Tiel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vicky Tiel Black Lace Beaded and Silk Off Shoulder Gown - 6 This beautiful Vicky Teal piece is in excellent condition. The top of the dress is a lace beaded corset that is lined in ...
Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Rose Wrap Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture "Rose Wrap" is fashioned from the finest silk, this wrap is created at Elizabeth Mason's Beverly Hills Atelier. We offer exclusive custom made couture go...
Gianni Versace Couture Fall 2001 Black Silk Chiffon Tan Leather Belted Gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare Fall 2001 runway GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE, by Donatella, Museum Worthy black silk chiffon and leather full length evening dress!
$900Sale Price|57% Off
Marchesa Red Silk Strapless Gown - 10 - circa 90's
By Marchesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marchesa Red Silk Gown, length 54", bust 38", waist 36".
Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Ruffled Bolero Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture "Ruffled Bolero" is fashioned from the finest silk, this bolero is created at Elizabeth Mason's Beverly Hills Atelier. We offer exclusive custom made cou...
Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Ruffle Bolero Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture "Ruffled Bolero" is fashioned from the finest silk, this bolero is created at Elizabeth Mason's Beverly Hills Atelier. We offer exclusive custom made cou...
Christian Lacroix for Jean Patou Draped Lace & Silk Gown, Circa 1980
By Jean Patou
Located in Paris, FR
Created by Christian Lacroix during his tenure at Jean Patou in the early 1980s, this haute couture gown exemplifies the designer’s theatrical romanticism and technical mastery. The ...
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Bellville Sassoon Pink Silk Floral Beaded Sleeveless Gown - 10
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Bellville Sassoon gown is pink silk with a floral beaded design. It is sleeveless and has a high neckline. This gown is in good condition with some loose and missing embellishme...
TRAVILLA Black Silk Gown with Bead Lace Size 8
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla gown is composed of black silk and features beaded lace accenting with a nude underlay. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **P...
RICHARD TYLER Black Silk & Chiffon Sheer Gown Size 8
By Richard Tyler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Richard Tyler black silk chiffon gown features sheer cutout panels. There is a side zipper with snap closures at shoulder. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-refe...
AMANDA WAKELY Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Gown Size 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Amanda Wakely gown is composed of a beaded black silk chiffon. Features a side draped train and cascading layers of chiffon. There is a side back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
Lorena Sarbu Black & White Warped Floral Silk Halter Neck Gown, 2000s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cross Neck Warp Silk Black & White Floral Halter Neck Gown. Featuring two straps extending from the center front and back. Straps can be fashioned on one side to be a 1-shoulder...
$2,092
Cavalli silk set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAVALLI - (Made in Italy) Light-green silk set composed of a shirt and a skirt. Size 42IT. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Top: Shoulder width: 41 cm - Chest: 50 cm - Sl...
Ermanno Scervino Silk Champagne Gown with Sheer Panels Fall/Winter 2004 Sz 38IT
By Ermanno Scervino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ermanno Scervino - Silk Champagne Gown with Sheer Panel Inserts and Leather Belt. Fall/Winter 2004 Size 38IT
1990S JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARCONS Black Sheer Silk Chiffon & Wool Deconstru
By Junya Watanabe
Located in New York, NY
1990S JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARCONS Black Sheer Silk Chiffon & Wool Deconstructed Dress MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the glob...
Tom Ford x Gucci Final Collection FW 2004 Archival Pink Silk Fringe Gown It 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Celebrated as one of the designer’s most important farewell collections, this extraordinarily rare evening dress embodies the glamour, sensuality, and masterful craftsmanship that de...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Embellished White Silk Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This gown is the ultimate bridal dream for true John Galliano devotees. A rare and deeply romantic piece from Dior’s Spring Summer 2005 collection, it embodies everything collectors ...
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Versace S/S 2004 Bustier Open Back High Slit Blue Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace S/S 2004 Sexy Cutout Bustier Open Back Thigh High Slit Dress Gown IT 40 Blue Versace silk sleeveless evening dress featuring sweetheart neck, cutout accent at bust, crossove...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Made to Order Silk "Rose" Wrap
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture "Rose Wrap" is available in a variety of fine silks, suitable to your personal needs. The wrap comes in two variations, The deconstructed version (which ...
1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Could fit up to a Size 8 Stunning 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the front and ba...
MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Gold & Silver Metal Mesh Beaded Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Gold & Silver Metal Mesh Beaded Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown Decade: Material: Metal Vintage condition: Measurements Bust : 33 in Waist : 25 in...
$2,660Sale Price|20% Off
Versace by Donatella Versace F/W 2003 Black Silk Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Introducing a sophisticated black gown from the esteemed Fall/Winter 2003 collection by Versace, designed by the iconic Donatella Versace. This floor-length silk masterpiece exemplif...
1970's Color Block Silk Jacquard Gown with Scarf
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's color blocked silk jacquard gown with a matching red scarf. The camisole style neckline is cream and has thin straps. The waist is accented with a black band and a black over ...
GIORGIO ARMANI Rare Archival Runway S/S 1996 Black Silk Organza Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A rarely seen piece from Giorgio Armani’s Spring/Summer 1996 runway collection, this black silk organza gown captures the essence of Armani’s ’90s era—fluid, sensual, and steeped in ...
1970S Halston Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Low Gown Nwt
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Carolina Herrera Ivory Cotton/Linen and Silk Applique Gown - 6
By Carolina Herrera
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carolina Herrera Ivory Cotton/Linen and Silk Applique Gown - 6 This breathtaking gown is made of an Ivory Cotton Linen Gown has extraordinary silk applique and beaded/pearl/rhinesto...
Autumn/Winter 1959 Christian Dior Couture Black Silk Chiffon "Bella" Gown
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely breathtaking black layered silk chiffon Christian Dior Couture gown from the fall/winter 1959 collection. Strapless, very subtle sweetheart neckline with a corseted bodice...
Stunning Vintage Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Silk Chiffon Leopard Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Bob Mackie Fall 1997 Gown! Features all-over beading on bodice, with a leopard chiffon backdrop. Skirt features beading amongst layers of silk chiffon on a...
Richard Tyler Champagne Bias Cut Silk With Metallic Lamé Lace, SS 1995
By Richard Tyler
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Richard Tyler ▪ Creative Director: Richard Tyler ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1995 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Lamé Lace ▪ Size: US6 - UK10 - FR38 ▪ Made in: United States ▪ Condition: E...
2000 Monique Lhuillier Black Silk Bustle Ball Skirt Beaded Top & Sash Ensemble
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Gresham, OR
2000 Monique Lhuillier Black Silk Bustle Ball Skirt Beaded Top & Sash Ensemble: This early 2000s ensemble is a alternative evening option with shell-pink netting beaded in a black fl...
1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon & Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon & Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery
2000S JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER HAUTE COUTURE Antique Silk Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown is made from antique Indian Sari borders, pieced together in a masterful patchwork evocative of American quilts. This piece was the closing bridal look of the show and was ...
Unique Paule Nelson Crochet and Silk Chiffon Pleated Gown, Italy.
Located in New York, NY
Unique and dramatic Paule Nelson Crochet and Silk Chiffon Pleated Gown, Italy. Black silk chiffon fully knife pleated skirt and sleeves are attached to hand crochet striped tunic in ...
Karl Lagerfeld Silk SS 1993 Ad Campaign Halter Gown with Beading
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rich black silk gown from Karl Lagerfeld as worn by Helena Christensen for his SS 1993 ad campaign. It has a colorful intricately beaded bust and double front black glass ...
1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown
By Helena Barbieri
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown: A sensual original design features a floral motif beaded and jeweled bodice in a subtle and appealing style a...
Atelier Versace Silk Pleated Corset and Draped Maxi Skirt Ensemble, SS 2004
By Atelier Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Atelier Versace ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Excellen...
$264Sale Price|60% Off
Ruby, Gold, and Pink French Brocade with Black Silk Velvet Insets
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant Pink, Ruby, and Metallic Gold on black French Floral Brocade scoop neck dress with black velvet insets and 3/4 sleeve. A unique floral design truly makes this dress a magical...
PRADA Resort 2010 Blush Pink Silk Asymmetrical Draped Shift Cocktail Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Thiensville, WI
Prada Resort 2010 blush pink silk asymmetrical draped cocktail dress. Designed by Miuccia Prada. Asymmetrical v-neckline. Left short sleeve with gathered knife pleat detail. Short do...
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
1930s Old Hollywood Black Liquid Silk Satin Bias-Cut Convertible Gown, 1930s
Located in Kingston, NY
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Alfred Bosand 1970s Vintage Purple / Lavender Sequin Silk + Lace 70s Gown
By Alfred Bosand
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely stunning vintage Alfred Bosand strapless gown! Bodice is boned, with lace over silk, with hundreds of sequins hand encrusted throughout. Chic lace ruffle at bust. POCKETS ...
Monique Lhuillier Collection Red Pink Pleated Ombre Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monique Lhuillier Collection red & pink ombre pleated silk chiffon draped strapless gown. A gorgeous gown, perfect for any big event. Strapless the bodice is done in ombre dyed pink ...
New Versace Red Silk Embellished Gown with Long Sleeves 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Versace's gown is crafted from 100% silk and finished with embellishments. This red piece has slim silhouette and sheer chiffon long sleeves.Fully lined. Content: 100% silk ...
2001 JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Red & Orange Silk Chiffon Gown With Snake Ski
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
MORPHEW ATELIER Navy Blue Silk Chiffon & Crystal Beaded Lace Gown Size 4
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Navy Blue Silk Chiffon & Crystal Beaded Lace Gown Size 4 Material: Silk
FELISA-JOSE LUIS, Feather Print on Grey-Blue Silk Shift Dress
Located in Kingston, NY
Felisa-Jose Luis grey-blue and coffee color feather print shift dress with pockets and zipper cuffs. Shoulder to Shoulder 17" , Bust 46" , Length 39.5" , Hem Opening 48"
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