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Evening Dress byJohn Galliano. Fashion show 1994. Also exhibited at the Met.
Located in Carnate, IT
Evening dress by John Galliano. Fashion Show 1994, also exhibited at the Met museum. In silk, black
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford Magnificent Black Lace Cathedral Met Dress Gown New
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraodinary gown by Tom Ford as seen at the Met Ball. Fashioned of exquisitely detailed
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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

Comme des Garcons MET Exhibit Asymmetric Lace Runway Dress Gown, 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
embellished gown. As seen in the Comme des Garcons MET exhibition. Sleeveless crew neck design with full
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Azzaro Paris 80's Gold Lamé Sunray Pleated Met Gala Evening Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
‘Gilded Glamour’ themed 2022 Met Gala where she was fêted as best dressed at the event. Constructed to
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1980s French Evening Gowns

NWT 1970s Halston MET Museum Gold Silver 70s Vintage Lurex Gown + Duster Sweater
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
MET MUSEUM featured deadstock ( new with original store tags ) 1970s HALSTON metallic gold and
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Design Museum, a shorter version is held in the Met, and the long gown version of the dress in black and
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1990s French Mini Dress

Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring 2013 Braided Raffia Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Prague, CZ
in) The same dress is also a part of MET Costume Institute’s permanent collection.
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2010s Day Dresses

FW 1989 Patrick Kelly Runway Dress in Blue & Black Knit with Head Scarf
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Portland, OR
images of a similar dress in the Met's collection as well as one in yellow from a museum exhibit and one
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1980s French Day Dresses

Norma Kamali 1980 Sweats Grey Sweatshirt 2 pc Dress w Snap Front Top & Skirt
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
as a designer. It is a skirt and snap front top two piece dress in an extremely soft heathered gray
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1980s American Day Dresses

Travilla Yellow Chiffon Cocktail Dress, circa 1970
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely yellow cocktail dress with long sleeves by Travilla from the 1960's. The Dress
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1970s American Babydoll Day Dresses

Rare 1956 Christian Dior Couture Blue Floral Silk Portrait Collar New Look Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a ultra rare and highly coveted Christian Dior floral 'New Look' dress dating back to his
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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Postcard Post Letter Stamp Mesh JPG Tattoo Maxi Dress 1998
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
, recently designing several Met Gala dresses.
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1990s French Maxi Dresses

Azzedine Alaia SS 1994 houpette mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Carnate, IT
Azzedine Alaia black chenille knitted 'houpette' mini dress. Sculpted figure-hugging design with
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Pink Silk Dress S/S 2001
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Norwich, GB
Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2001 dress. Pink silk and black tulle full length gown. As seen on
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

vintage HELMUT LANG SS 1997 black nude sash one shoulder asymmetric dress M rare
By Helmut Lang
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage HELMUT LANG SS 1997 black nude sash one shoulder asymmetric dress M rare Reference: TGAS
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2010s Casual Dresses

1990s Jacques Azagury Purple Taffeta Victorian Inspired Dress
Located in London, GB
lapel and dolman sleeves. Clinched at the waist, the bottom half of the dress is created in a ballgown
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1990s British Evening Gowns

Antique NativeAmerican LeatherBraidedSeamsStrapsNeckline Sleeveless Hide Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Native American brown chamois suede leather sleeveless chemise dress, which was
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Early 20th Century American Chemises

Galanos Orange Silk Plunge Neck Bishop Sleeve Dress, 1970s
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
comforting weight and regal bishop sleeves. As a testament to Galanos’ impact on American style, this dress
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci TomFord 2001 AwardYear RunwayLook2 Balconette Corset Strapless Nude Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Marilyn Monroe, dressed model Kate Moss in an ecru corset dress featuring a long-sleeve transparent black
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Galanos Red Polka Dot Lucite Belted Silk Maxi Dress, 1970s
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
below-the-knee dresses alongside pants and jumpsuits in his 1970’s show in Paris, a distinct change from
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Louis Feraud Vintage 1980s Picasso-Inspired Mosaic Beaded Evening Dress MED
By Louis Feraud
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This dress is quite fabulous! A Louis Feraud from the 1980s, it’s asymmetrically heavily
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1980s Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Cyberbaba Cyberdot Optical Illusion 1995 Coat Jacket Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic Cyberbaba dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! From the Autumn/Winter 1995 Collection! For sale is
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Karl Lagerfeld Runway Fall 1988 Black Gold Embroidered Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
this years MET GALA ! Couture quality with so much attention to details. A timeless dress that will
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Optical Illusion Neon Striped Kim Kardashian Mesh Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic Optical Illusion mesh dress by Jean Paul Gaultier!!!! 1997 Spring Summer collection! One of
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Floral Flower Supreme Rose Pink Mesh Midi Top Skirt Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Floral tattoo mesh dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! This is the original collection which was tributed
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Floral Flower Supreme Rose Pink Mesh Midi Top Skirt Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Floral Flower Supreme Rose Pink Mesh Midi Top Skirt Dress
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Size: Marked size: small. Fits for S/M
Alexander McQueen F/W 2010 “Angels & Demons” Medieval Art Royalty Gown Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
in London. Identical dress shown at the Alexander McQueen “Savage Beauty” Met Exhibition. Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

London Series Poster 1st Edition "Eye" Paper Dress by Harry Gordon, 1968
By Harry Gordon
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In the wake of pop-art during the 1960s, items such as “paper” dresses became all the rage. With a
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ceil Chapman Navy Chiffon Portrait Collar Dress with Shoulder Bow - Med, 1950s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Tucson, AZ
One look at this dress’s multidirectional bodice draping and it’s easy to see why seven of
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1950s American Evening Dresses

James Purcell for Tissu Bucoi cocktail dress
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful James Purcell for Tissu Bucoi cocktail dress has a bold Abstract Floral print. The
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

CHANEL long black dress with Chantilly camelia lace FR 36 Cruise 1995 95C
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Cruise 1995 Black long dress with Chantilly camelia lace Last photo: MET 2023 - "Karl
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1990s French Evening Dresses

Balenciaga Black Polka Dot Silk Mini Dress, 1990s
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
cuffs. The vertical aspects and loose flow of this dress give off a 60s youthful aesthetic met with a
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

F/W 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Les Chinoises' Documented Dress Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
prime. Yves Saint Laurent designed this dress for his infamous and brand-defining 'Les Chinoises,' or
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1970s French Evening Dresses

Naeem Khan Riazee Boutique Vintage Beaded Sequin Floral Mini Evening Dress
By Naeem Khan Riazee
Located in Portland, OR
learned garment techniques and construction. Through Halston, he met an elite clientele that included
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1980s Indian Cocktail Dresses

Marchesa Black Velvet Baroque Scroll Beaded Embroidered Tulle Column Dress Gown
By Marchesa
Located in Montgomery, TX
Marchesa Black Velvet Baroque Scroll Inspired Embroidery Tull Dress Gown A look at once classic and
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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Pink Silk Chiffon Floral Appliqué Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
appliqué dress dating back to the late 1950's. Totally looks like a dress Barbie herself would wear! This
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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1990 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Documented Graphic Print Silk Mini Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gorgeous black & white abstract silk documented dress from Karl Lagerfeld's iconic 1990 collection is a
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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Red silk chiffon pleated cocktail dress with ruffles Philippe Venet Circa 1970
By Philippe Venet
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk chiffon pleated cocktail dress with ruffles. Rhinestone buttons and bow on the collar
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Louis Féraud Black Velvet & Satin Sequin Beads Embellished Cocktail Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in Munich, DE
Cannes. There he met Brigitte Bardot and after she wore one of his dresses in public, it started a run of
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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

NWT F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
campaign but resembles the dress singer Eve wore to the 2003 Met Gala. The gown features a deep plunging
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Comme des Garcon Padded Black Lace / Tulips Raw Edge Future of Silhouette Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comme des Garcons black padded floral lace dress adorned with raw edges. Zip closure at back
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1930's Rhinestone Studded Deco Circles Black Silk Bias-Cut Waterfall Train Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
flattering bias-cut hourglass met by a high-low waterfall train. This truly channels the perfect "femme
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Emilio Schuberth Extravagant Black Fringe Shoulder Dress Suit - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
his work is housed at The Met or the University of Parma, and few pieces ever reach the consumer
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1960s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles

New Marchesa Ombré Fringed Bow Mini Silk Dress US 6 as seen on Eva Longoria
By Marchesa
Located in Montgomery, TX
Marchesa Ombre Fringed Dress. US size 6. S/S 2009 Collection. Same dress was worn by Eva Longoria
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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

Important 1950's Emilio Schuberth Italian Couture Under The Sea Motif Satin Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
satin gown dating back to 1951. A Met Gala worthy look! This breathtaking dress was custom-made for
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1950s Italian Wedding Dresses

James Galanos at the MET, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos at the MET, 1954 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Nov. 22, 1954 issue of LIFE
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Giclée

James Galanos at the MET, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos at the MET, 1954 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Nov. 22, 1954 issue of LIFE
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

James Galanos at the MET, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos at the MET, 1954 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Nov. 22, 1954 issue of LIFE
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

James Galanos at the MET, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos at the MET, 1954 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Nov. 22, 1954 issue of LIFE
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

James Galanos at the MET, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos at the MET, 1954 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Nov. 22, 1954 issue of LIFE
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Vintage 1940's Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the figure. The cap-sleeve wide neckline fitted nipped waist bodice is met by an impressive sculpted
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned
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1950s French Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace 1997 Couture fall black leather gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
wave John Galliano and Mcqueen were leading. MET Gala: Salma Hayek y sus mejores momentos en la
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mashudu Nevhutalu 'The Mighty Pen Has Met Its Match' Painting
Located in San Rafael, CA
Mashudu Nevhutalu (b. 1992) The Mighty Pen Has Met Its Match, 2020 Oil on canvas Signed and dated
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Rare 2005 Roberto Cavalli Large-Scale Floral Silk Bustier High-Slit Gown & Shawl
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, wedding guest or Met Gala look. The pictures say it all. Measurements (varies a bit due to interior boned
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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1960s Rare Film-Worn Pink Silk & Ivory Satin Floral Appliqué Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This captivating dress has a fully boned corset-style bodice with alluring criss cross draping. My
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1960s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Iconic 1996 Madonna 'Evita' Film-Worn Beaded Ivory Silk Couture Archival Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
auction (her 'Desperately Seeking Susan' jacket went for $252,000, while her wedding dress to actor Sean
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1990s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Lanvin Castillo Haute Couture Watercolor Floral Silk Print Full-Skirt Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
technique. This incredibly special haute couture gown would make a stunning Met Gala or wedding guest look
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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1960's French Couture Pink Gray Embroidered Lace and Silk Strapless Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dress is fashioned in high-quality pale pink and gray soutache embroidered beaded lace. The bodice is an
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1970 Guy Laroche Couture Embroidered Silk Billow Sleeve Low Plunge Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
perfect example of his genius. The dress is fashioned in highest-quality double layered silk-chiffon with
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1970s French Wedding Dresses

Iconic Vintage Chanel Haute Couture Black Velvet Shocking Pink Silk Halter Gown
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
show stopper to any red carpet event or important gala. Especially with the 2023 Karl Lagerfeld MET
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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