Valentino F/W 2005 Burgundy Iridescent Taffeta Silk Gown
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Burgundy iridescent taffeta silk gown Valentino featuring a strapless bodice with smocked ruffle detailing at the bust and empire waistline.
Valentino F/W 2005 Burgundy Iridescent Taffeta Silk Gown
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Burgundy iridescent taffeta silk gown Valentino featuring a strapless bodice with smocked ruffle detailing at the bust and empire waistline.
Valentino Alessandro Michele 2025 polka dots silk top ruffle taffetas silk skirt
By Alessandro Michele, Valentino
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino X Alessandro Michele 2025 Ensemble comprising a pleated black chiffon spaghetti-strap top with white polka dots and a matching ruffled taffeta skirt. Italian size 42/40. V...
1780 Vintage French Caraco Jacket in Silvered Brocade Taffeta Silk
Located in Toulon, FR
France Caraco in brocaded taffeta silk dating from the french Louis XVI period.
San Diego Home, California, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
She is wearing a puff-skirted dinner dress of Onondaga silk taffeta, by Marusia. This is an estate-stamped and hand-numbered edition of 150 with a certificate of authenticity from t...
Lambda
San Diego Home, California, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
She is wearing a puff-skirted dinner dress of Onondaga silk taffeta, by Marusia. This is an estate-stamped and hand-numbered edition of 150 with a certificate of authenticity from t...
Lambda
San Diego Home, California, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
She is wearing a puff-skirted dinner dress of Onondaga silk taffeta, by Marusia. This is an estate-stamped and hand-numbered edition of 150 with a certificate of authenticity from t...
Lambda
San Diego Home, California, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
She is wearing a puff-skirted dinner dress of Onondaga silk taffeta, by Marusia. This is an estate-stamped and hand-numbered edition of 150 with a certificate of authenticity from t...
Lambda
1970s Geoffrey Beene Silk-Blend Taffeta Peasant Skirt Size 4
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Rendered in a lustrous silk-blend taffeta (no content label), the fabric features an abstract dotted motif in tonal shades of gray and black, offering subtle dimension and movement.
1960s Black and Red Polka Dot Demi Couture Dress and Jacket
Located in London, GB
The set is comprised of a dress and jacket in chiffon and silk taffeta jacquard and has some lovely design features.
Black asymmetrical silk velvet cocktail dress with oversize taffetas sleeves
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical silk velvet cocktail dress with oversize taffetas sleeves and rhinestone buttons.
Vintage 1940's Dress Black Crepe Silk Pastel Striped Bow Detail UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
A few small areas of wear to the taffeta silk sash. Gentle colour variation and light wear to the taffeta silk collar.
1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress.
Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
The third and final piece of the set is a desk blotter / portfolio with the original blue silk taffeta, the left side with a gussetted portfolio to store paper, letters and additiona...
Brass
Slim Aarons Lola Albright's Penthouse
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
She is wearing a puff-skirted dinner dress of onondaga silk taffeta, by Marusia. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked mainly for society publications photographing "attractive people doi...
C Print
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black taffeta silk pleated high waist short bubble skirt
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black taffeta silk pleated high waist short bubble skirt Reference: TGAS/F00774 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Feels like silk, B...
A Jacques Doucet French Couture Evening Taffeta Silk Mantle, Circa 1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Changing navy, green and purple taffeta. Black velvet laces forming arabesques and spirals.
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI beige silk blend 2020 TAFFETA FLARED Skirt 40 S
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Brunello Cucinelli skirt is crafted in beige taffeta polyester (84%) and silk (16%). It features a flared, pleated midi silhouette with an elastic wide knit waist...
Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt Lanvin 1990's
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt ( the taffetas skirt is like an apron on the top of the pink silk pencil skirt) Boned.
1950S JAQUES FATH Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet & Taffeta Strapless Bustier T
Located in New York, NY
1950S JAQUES FATH Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet & Taffeta Strapless Bustier Top
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...
Child's dress for a boy in taffeta and brocade silks - France Circa 1870
Located in Toulon, FR
around 10 years old (?), reused from older silks dating from the 19th century. The base is a yellow-green edged taffeta with a small sowing, as was the case with many Directoire and ...
Roberto Cavalli 2005 Taffeta Silk Yellow Strapless Lace Up Corset Top Italian M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Corset Top 2005 Collection Italian size - M 100% Taffeta Silk, Lace-Up, Side Zip Closure, Fully Lined in Same Silk Fabric.
Ben Zuckerman Silver & Ice Blue Metallic Brocade 1950s Sac Back Evening Coat
By Ben Zuckerman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The coat is lined in pale blue silk taffeta. In very good pre-owned condition. The interior of the coat is interlined giving the fabric body.
Halle Berry's Iconic Elie Saab 2002 Oscar Gown Taupe Silk Embroidered Taffeta
By Elie Saab
Located in San Diego, CA
One of the most recognizable dresses of all time! Halle Berry's ELIE SAAB Couture Academy Awards from 2002! This is the year she won the Academy Award, a year that marked history--sh...
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt.
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
The Azure Whisper: A Modern Oushak Masterpiece of Celestial Tranquility
Located in Dallas, TX
Its soft, misty blue field shimmers with subtle abrash, gently washed with tonal gradations that suggest movement—like the play of light across a mirrored lake or the delicate folds ...
Wool, Silk
VICKY TIEL COUTURE Vintage 1980s Black Lace Full Length Ball Gown, FR44, US10
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Richardson, TX
The materials are not labeled - or are illegible - on the custom tag. The taffeta is the only fabric I am confident is silk.
Oscar De La Renta 2009 Runway Taffeta Silk Flower Print Corset Dress Gown US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar De La Renta Flower Print Corset Strapless Maxi Dress Gown Resort 2009 Collection US size - 6 Crafted from luminous silk floral printed taffeta, this strapless dress structured ...
Bill Blass Spring 1980 RUNWAY Yellow Marabou Feather Halter Backless Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Construction Details: Halter neckline with deep plunging V-front Oversized sculptural waist bow that is adjustable Fully lined silk interior Center back zipper closure Marabou feathe...
1990s Jacques Azagury Purple Taffeta Victorian Inspired Dress
Located in London, GB
Made in a sumptuous dark plum taffeta silk, the dress has a slight sheen in the light and is a best fit for around a UK size 10 or US 6.
Fabio Toblini Sammy Davis Jr Old Globe Showgirl Costume Leotard Headdress
Located in San Diego, CA
• **Detachable bustle and train:** Dramatically gathered peach taffeta and horsehair forms an oversized sculptural back bow and voluminous side draping with contrasting black silk ...
Party Lines by Domb 1940s Brown Plaid Taffeta Drop-Waist Party Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Measurements: Bust — 34" Waist — 31" Hips — 44" Strap length — 13" Total length — 58" *Note: Measurements are taken flat and are approximate. Materials: Taffeta; fiber content unkno...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
MAX MARA 2019 matcha green double breasted taffeta belted trench skirt IT36 XXS
By MaxMara
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAX MARA 2019 matcha green double breasted taffeta belted trench skirt IT36 XXS Reference: SNKO/A00764 Brand: Max Mara Material: Polyester, Silk Color: Green Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
An Yves Saint Laurent Couture Fashion show Dress in Printed Taffeta - 1972
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
France Beautiful Chemise dress by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture from the Spring Summer 1972 fashion show. Fluid silk crepe taffeta with a plaid print, whose chromatic range is th...
$27,500
Folk Art Oil on Canvas, circa 1830 Attributed to S.V.D. Schans, Unsigned
Located in Incline Village, NV
The clothing and matching attire of the children, and the elegant lady’s dress, with silk taffeta bonnet and jeweled necklace, attests to a well-to-do family.
Canvas, Oil
Long evening skirt in black velvet and grey taffetas Christian Dior Boutique
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening skirt in black silk velvet and grey taffetas. Extra button provided.
$550Sale Price|20% Off
STELLA McCARTNEY Size 6 Black Taffeta Inside Out Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Stella McCartney
Located in San Francisco, CA
STELLA McCARTNEY cocktail dress comes in a black silk blend taffeta with a sweetheart portrait neckline, inside out effect raw seam constructions, beige lined lace mid panel, and bal...
$2,831Sale Price|20% Off
Horseshoe Horizon Silk and Sequin Wall Art, Modern Hand-Crafted UK
By Geraldine Larkin
Located in London, GB
Burnt with pleated taffeta and silk chiffon 3D horseshoe shapes and vintage paillettes.
Silk, Sequins
Cushions In Hand Woven Silk Pleated Basket Weave Pattern Color Oyster
By Susann Eschenfelder
Located in Hamburg, DE
One pair silk cushions with embossed front panel in steam pleated, basket weave pattern, back panel plain silk, hand woven silk Bruno triplet taffeta #63 col.
Silk
Zandra Rhodes Black Silk Evening Dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Zandra Rhodes evening dress featuring a silk black taffeta fabric base, with gold metallic paint on the skirt portion, skirt gets an inside a tulle petticoat, a center back ...
Art Deco Silk Chiffon Smocked Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
If this ensemble was made in silk crepe or taffeta for evening today, it would only be available at the Haute Couture for upwards of 75,000 to 100,000 dollars. 1940's France, Small-M...
1950s Red Silk Off-The-Shoulder Dress
Located in London, GB
The off-the-shoulder tailoring adds a playfully sensuous detail, whilst the cap-sleeves, cinched waist and pleated full skirt are trademarks of the era. The taffeta crimson silk has ...
Couture Robert Goosens Hammered Brass Rock Crystal Spiral Gres Drop Choker c1970
By Robert Goossens
Located in Chicago, IL
For a bigger picture of couture clothing by Madame Gres during the decade beginning in 1969, she notably designed many museum-collected one-color silk-taffeta draped long gowns with ...
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
$250Sale Price|20% Off
GIORGIO ARMANI Size 2 Khaki Silk Blend Safari Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI Safari style jacket comes in khaki silk blend taffeta with a double zip and button closure, patch flap pockets, pointed collar, functional button cuffs, and elastic dr...
1950s De Pinna Pink Silk Evening Dress with Matching Capelet
Located in London, GB
This late 1950s dress is by De Pinna and is crafted from an incredibly vibrant matte fuchsia-pink taffeta silk. Beautifully made for the label’s store on Fifth Avenue, New York, it i...
1960s Guy Laroche Haute Couture Silk Heraldic Print Dress Suit
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
The skirt is lined in nude silk complete with a separate taffeta underskirt stiffened by sheer organza which holds the silhouette.
Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in New York, NY
Fitted bodice with boned corset of dotted tulle over taffeta with silk satin banding at bust and hip. A massive skirt of multiple layers of silk Point D'esprit, silk tulle, cotton tu...
1986 Runway Chanel Gold Black Silk Dress with Detachable Puff Sleeves
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Tailored from a lustrous black silk-mix taffeta patterned with zig-zagging stripes of gold, the bodice is ruched diagonally across the chest and around the back.
1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Luxurious silk chiffon skirt over taffeta looks amazing on, and has such great movement.
1980 Arnold Scaasi Silk Changeant Cocktail Dress w/ Black Velvet & Ruffle Stripe
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Arnold Scaasi off-the-shoulder cocktail dress with black velvet and ruffled horizontal stripes. Silk changeant taffeta in olive/slate palette. Stand-up bandeau décolletage and ...
Stunning Vintage Oscar de la Renta Hunter Forest Green Velvet Silk Damask Gown 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Flattering forest green silk damask taffeta skirt features two large panels of gold French lace at the hem.
Late 19th-Century Victorian Log Cabin Parlor Quilt Runner
Located in Amsterdam, NY
The maker utilized an array of high-status textiles sourced from "best dress" remnants, millinery silks, and luxury furnishings of the era: Silks & Taffetas: Deep jewel tones, c...
Cotton, Silk
Antique Pair of Japanese Handpainted Pink Porcelain Lamps with Silver Shades
Located in Toronto, ON
These lamps have been rewired with silk cord and have new custom made taffeta silk shades with metallic trim.
Metal
DIOR Archi Dior 18K Rose Gold Diamond Interlaced Twisted Hoop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
In these magnificent earrings, that historic vision is brought to life not through silk or taffeta, but through solid 18K gold and stardust.
Rose Gold
Louis Feraud 1985 Black Wine Lace Sequin Cocktail Dress Haute Couture
By Louis Feraud
Located in Toulon, FR
Under-dress in black taffeta. Black silk label and white lettering Louis Féraud.
80s Valentino Studio Soft Stripe Blouse M
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
80s Valentino Studio in a taffeta silk fabric striped with soft green, red, blue and yellow in what feels like a very modern striped color palette.
A Damask Satin Ceremonial Dress By Rosa C. Korn - USA Circa 1915
Located in Toulon, FR
Cords in golden appliqué chenillettes on the neckline and shoulders. Lining in yellow silk crepe and cream taffeta for the bustier. A few pin-sized spots on the bustier in front.
Blue sequined outfit circa 1975-1980
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set comprising a bolero and skirt in taffeta, silk, and sequins. Size and composition labels missing; fits a French size 36 (UK).
Ultra-rare Belle Époque pleated pink fine straw evening bag
Located in Rubiera, RE
The interior features its original pink satin/taffeta silk lining, which remains in pristine, perfect condition with no tears or stains.
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