Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2012 Stefano Pilati Purple Silk Taffeta Mini Dress or Top
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by Stefano Pilati purple and black silk taffeta micro mini strapless dress or top !
Museum quality Chanel black silk taffeta one shoulder evening gown
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black silk taffeta one shoulder evening gown from circa late 80s collection
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10. This beautiful gown has a mermaid style to it. There is bodice boning all around and the back has a gathering that falls in a...
Beautiful 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Beaded Blue Silk Taffeta Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue gown! Stunning rich blue color, heavily beaded on front and back of bodice. Impeccable construction, with hand-finished details. Wonderful ...
$695Sale Price|24% Off
1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990's Bill Blass strapless navy blue silk taffeta empire waist cocktail dress featuring a large flower at bust.
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
NWT Oscar de la Renta $5490 S/S 2015 Green Silk Taffeta Feather Beads Dress US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar de la Renta Green Silk Taffeta Embellished Cocktail Dress S/S 2015 Collection US size - 6 ( please check measurements) 100% Silk Taffeta, Ostrich Feathers, Beads and Sequin...
1990s Escada Couture Red Silk Taffeta and Metallic Lace Gown
By Escada
Located in London, GB
Sheer and shimmering like dew-scattered cobwebs, it allows the red taffeta to peek through. The skirt is full; lined with a removable, double-layered red tulle maxi-skirt that adds v...
Beautiful Vintage Bill Blass Couture Silk Taffeta Lace Long Sleeve Evening Gown
By Attributed to Bill Blass, Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage BILL BLASS couture black silk taffeta and lace evening gown! Features luxurious black silk taffeta, with black French lace details throughout.
Torso Creations Black 2-Piece Fishnet & Silk Taffeta Tiered Flamenco Gown & Top
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Black 2-Piece Fishnet & Silk Taffeta Tiered Flamenco Skirt & Top: Burlesque-inspired black fishnet cropped top is trimmed in fringe with racer back styling. Skirt is...
Vintage Nina Ricci Couture 1980s Avant Garde Polka Dot Silk Taffeta Evening Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1980s NINA RICCI Couture for NEIMAN MARCUS polka dot Avant Garde silk taffeta sleeveless evening gown! Features a black and white polka dot body, with lipstick re...
1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Excep
By Michael Novarese
Located in New York, NY
1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Exceptional Embroidery & Beaded Gold Work
Vivienne Westwood purple silk taffeta mermaid skirt and corset top, c. 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood Couture purple silk taffeta evening ensemble. High waisted hip hugging mermaid maxi skirt and pleated corset top with lace up fastening. c. 1997
1970s Richilene Silk Taffeta Rose Print Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Couture Gown
By Richilene for Elizabeth Arden, Richilene
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s RICHILENE for ELIZABETH ARDEN silk taffeta 3-D rose print short sleeve couture gown! Features bold rose prints in vibrant hot pink and green. Tailored bodice ...
Pauline Trigere Early 1960's Black and Cream Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant early 1960's black and cream silk taffeta strapless gown by Pauline Trigere. The gown is colorblocked with a cream bodice, black top skirt and cream hem.
Vintage Ronald Nivelais Sz 10 Bergdorf Goodman Blue Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage RONALD NIVELAIS for BERGDORF GOODMAN strapless blue silk taffeta gown! Flattering ruching detail hides any flaws. Dramatic back, with drapes and pleats. Couture q...
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...
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Vicky Tiel Purple Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown w/ Floral Detail On Back - 42
By Vicky Tiel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This special gown is in excellent condition. This dress features a purple silk taffeta material, built-in corset to the hips, organza flower detail in the front and down the back, a...
Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown! Features a full brown silk satin gown, with an attached black silk French lace overlay. Bl...
$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.
1990s Roland Nivelais Size 10 Kelly Green + Black Silk Taffeta Vintage 90s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s ROLAND NIVELAIS kelly green and black silk taffeta sleeveless couture evening gown ! Features a flattering ruched bodice with a dramatic train in the back. Blac...
Vintage Pamela Dennis Couture Size 8 Gold Silk Taffeta Beaded Strapless 90s Gown
By PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE, Pamela Dennis
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1990s PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE muted gold silk taffeta strapless beaded evening gown! Features a strapless interior boned bodice with interior support. Fabulous gathe...
Roger Freres Black Lace and Green Silk Taffeta Gown-10-Circa 70's
By Roger Freres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roger Freres Black Lace and Green Silk Taffeta Gown - Sz 10 - Circa 70's Additional Measurements: Bust 40" Waist 30" Shoulder to Shoulder 16" Sleeve length 25" Length 59"
1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum
By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum: A bold, unforgettable stripe with wonderful mitering of pattern in peplum and bodice. Boned and heavily con...
Ceremonial kaftan or Entari in golden yellow silk taffeta - Ottoman Empire 19th
Located in Toulon, FR
Second half of the 19th century. Ottoman Empire Precious ceremonial coat, long kaftan or Ottoman Entari in yellow silk taffeta with long panels forming a train. Coat in crisp, very ...
1950s Black Jersey & Taffeta Dress w Fringed Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Silk Jersey & Silk Taffeta Dress w Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt: A lovely silhouette-a body-skimming silk jersey bodice with a fringed peplum that ties at hip.
Oscar De la Renta Runway Fall 2007 Black Taffeta Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 2
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar De la Renta Runway Fall 2007 Black Silk Taffeta Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 2. This dress was look #35 in the Oscar De la Renta Fall 2007 Ready to Wear Fashion Show.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy & Green Silk Taffeta Ruffle Tiered Strapless Cock
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy & Green Silk Taffeta Ruffle Tiered Strapless Cocktail Dress
1950S CARVEN Amber Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Handwoven Floral Ikat Cocktail Dr
By Carven
Located in New York, NY
1950S CARVEN Amber Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Handwoven Floral Ikat Cocktail Dress Covered In Beaded Fringe
1980s Chris Kole Coral Pink Size 6 Off the Shoulder Silk Taffeta Vintage Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 80s CHRIS KOLE for LILLE RUBIN coral pink / salmon silk taffeta off-the-shoulder evening gown! Features a flattering ruched tailored boned bodice with elastic straps at top...
1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball
Located in New York, NY
Very good condition, small area at neckline where there is breakage. 1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball Skirt Cocktail Dress
MUSEUM Chanel F/W 1991 Hip-Hop Baby Blue Silk Taffeta Ballgown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
When Karl Lagerfeld closed Chanel’s Fall Winter 1991 ready to wear show with a ballgown, he did not send it out with pearls and satin pumps. He cinched it with an oversized gold CHAN...
I980s Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Couture Avant Garde Taffeta 80s Cocktail Dress
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage PAUL LOUIS ORRIER Couture 1980s / 80s silk taffeta cocktail dress! Features a black fitted pleated bodice with Avant Garde puff sleeves.
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
Louis Feraud dress Haute Couture
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS FERAUD - (Made in France) Brown silk taffeta bustier dress sewn with sequins. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR/38FR.
$1,616Sale Price|30% Off
Oscar de la Renta 2011 Couture Red Strapless Silk Taffeta Ball Gown, Size 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Kingston, NY
Turn heads in this Oscar de la Renta couture strapless ball gown from the 2011 collection, exquisitely crafted in vibrant scarlet silk taffeta. The ruched bodice sculpts the waist be...
Oscar de la Renta Runway Black Taffeta One shoulder Dress-Pre Fall 2009-Size 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta One shoulder Dress- Size 10 RUNWAY Pre-Fall 2009.
LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Purple ( eggplant ) silk taffeta strapless ruffle cocktail dress. Marked size 34 fr / Fit US 4/6/8 measurement : Bust: 36” / Waist: 38” / Hip : 40” / Dr...
1990s Pamela Dennis Couture Size 8 Vintage Chocolate Brown Sequin Taffeta Gown
By Pamela Dennis / Bergdorf Goodman, Pamela Dennis
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite vintage 90s PAMELA DENNIS couture, for BERGDORF GOODMAN, chocolate cocoa brown sequined and silk taffeta evening dress! Features all-over hand-sewn small brown sequins thro...
1950s- 1960s Dorothy Litzan for Roban Vintage Blue Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage robin's egg blue silk taffeta cocktail dress with a scoop neck, chantilly lace and tulip hem by Dorothy Litzan for Roban.
1950s Bergdorf Goodman Cocoa Silk Cocktail Dress w Lace Applique and Feathers
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Bergdorf Goodman couture-quality cocoa silk taffeta cocktail dress: Strapless with structured, and boned bodice.
Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Jill Richards
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 80s JILL RICHARDS, for SAKs Fifth Avenue, red silk + taffeta dress!!! Avant Garde feel, with tiered skirt, and bow in the back.
New Oscar $5490 De La Renta S/S 2015 Silk Black Ostrich Feather Beads Dress US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta Embellished Cocktail Dress S/S 2015 Collection Designer size US 8 ( please check measurements). 100% Silk Taffeta, Ostrich Feathers, Beads and Sequ...
Lanvin long velvet dress 60s/70s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Rubiera, RE
taffeta fabric brown. The dress has only the great label of the Maison.
Nina Ricci dress Haute Couture
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Red lace and silk taffeta dress. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR/40FR.
Emmanuel Ungaro dress Haute Couture
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNGARO - (Made in France) Silk taffeta bustier dress with purple-tone checkered print.
Gold lace evening dress with ruffles on the bottom Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lace evening dress with ruffles on the bottom. No fabric tag composition but the metallic lace is on the top of a gold taffetas slip dress with silk lining.
Halston Black Cocktail Dress with Flutter Sleeves, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halston from the late 1970s. A black silk taffeta jacquard wrap style dress. Half lined (the bottom half because nipples were brilliant accessories in the disco days).
Chanel evening dress by Karl Lagerfeld Fall-Winter 1985
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1985 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Mauve silk taffeta dress with long sleeves, collar embroidered with costume pearls...
Balenciaga Haute Couture Moiré Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1963
By Balenciaga
Located in Geneva, CH
This lovely haute couture watered (moiré) silk taffeta dinner/cocktail dress is the ideal "Little Black Dress" for any perfect modern wardrobe.
Late 1950s Frederick & Nelson One-Shoulder Blue Iris Moire Print Bubble Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
Late 1950s Frederick & Nelson One-Shoulder Blue Iris Moire Print Bubble Dress: Watered silk taffeta cocktail dress with an extravagant oversized bow at back shoulder blade.
Incredible Vintage Angelo Tarlazzi Paris Royal Blue Polka Dot Avant Garde Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Angelo Tarlazzi blue silk taffeta strapless dress! Drop-waist, with ruched detail at waist to make for a very slimming effect.
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout.
1980s Nicoletta Italian Black and White Silk Taffeta Avant Garde Top & Skirt Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Simply sensational vintage 80s NICOLETTA Italian black and white Avant Garde silk taffeta dress ensemble! Black silk taffeta sleeveless blouse, with white micro pleated origami detai...
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