Vintage Joyce Palmer Evening Gown.
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage evening gown by Joyce Palmer. The dress has a soft gold colour upper area and the skirt is a silver and gold mix. it has a v neckline and backline with a central bac...
Vintage Joyce Palmer Evening Gown.
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage evening gown by Joyce Palmer. The dress has a soft gold colour upper area and the skirt is a silver and gold mix. it has a v neckline and backline with a central bac...
Vintage 1960s Evening Gown by Fiona
Located in London, GB
A fun and stunning vintage evening gown by Fiona, England. The dress has a wonderful design on the body /front in black , brown , white and gold. It has lovely full sheer sleaves an...
Vintage Susan Small Summer Evening Gown
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
A great Summer party gown by British designer Susan Small. The gown is in a colourful mix of tropical colours, pink, purple, green and orange. It has a crossover v neckline, band und...
Vintage 1960's Yellow Pleated Evening Gown Rhinestone Detail UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly eye-catching 1960's gown, rendered in the brightest shade of Sicilian yellow and accented by silver rhinestone details, is just the perfect piece to add a pop of colour to...
Vintage 1960's Gold Lurex Brocade & Rhinestone Evening Gown UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This simply breathtaking early 1960's evening gown, rendered in a gold rose pattern brocade, with lurex thread accents, set against a silk creamy gold faille, and embellished with cl...
Alquer of London Vintage Fringed Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning gown by Alquer of London. The dress has a deep scoop neckline front and back with a central back zip. The bodice is black velvet with a bow and below are 9 rows of fringin...
Vintage 1960's Pink & Silver Lurex Beaded Frank Usher Evening Gown UK 8-10
By Frank Usher
Located in Nashville, TN
This show stopping original 1960's evening gown, rendered in a silver striped lurex fabric, which is in turn embellished with pink trailing soutache embroidery, claw set rhinestones ...
Vintage Marcel Fenez for Roland Klein Evening Gown
By Marcel Fenez, Roland Klein
Located in London, GB
A chic evening gown by Marcel Fenez for Roland Klein. In a black crepe , a line in shape the dress has a diamante and sequin bust area and central back zip.
Vintage Evening Gown in Gold and Silver Spot Fabric
Located in London, GB
A fun take on polka dots , a vintage gown in a wonderful textured fabric with gold and silver dots. The dress has a v neckline and back zip opening. The sleaves are currently loose ...
1960's Vintage Helen Rose Black Lace Bodice Gown
By Helen Rose
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1960's black lace and silk vintage Helen Rose evening gown.
Colourful Vintage Evening Gown with Sequin Detail by Rosi , Santander
Located in London, GB
A chic and colourful vintage evening gown by Rosi , Santandea. In a lovely colour mix , the dress has attractive gold sequin detail on the neck and sleave. The sleaves has an elegant...
Silk Vintage Evening Dress / Gown with Rhinestone and Beaded Sleeves, 1960s
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning vintage 1960s citrus yellow silk chiffon evening dress with rhinestone embellished and beaded sleeves. Partially lined with rear metal zip, hook and button closur...
Ceil Chapman Vintage 2pc Black Beaded Gown, Circa 1960
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage two piece black beaded gown with a matching top by Ceil Chapman, from the 1960's. The dress has a silk bodice with spaghetti straps, slit in the back,and zipper up ...
Vintage 1960's Black Beaded Evening Ensemble Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This evening ensemble is composed of a beaded silk. There arr center back , and side zipper closures. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for per...
1960s Nat Kaplan Gold Sequin Rhinestone Encrusted Vintage 60s Evening Gown Dress
By Nat Kaplan
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early 1960s NAT KAPLAN gold sequin and rhinestone encrusted sleeveless evening gown ! Thousands of hand-sewn star shaped gold sequins throughout the bodice, with golden rhin...
Vintage Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Gown & Jacket Evening Ensemble No.155782/3
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
Mid-1960's Pierre Balmain haute couture No.155782 gown with a high waist and featuring a brown gathered jersey bodice, a claret colored velvet waistband and an ivory ziberline A-line...
Vintage Saks 5th Avenue Red Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Evening Gown 1970s Small
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Saks 5th Avenue, red silk chiffon, one shoulder evening gown from the 1970s. Fits like a size small/4. Coral red crepe maxi, one shoulder sheath gown, with an overlay of sil...
Vintage 1960's Black Sequin Lace Gown Size 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1960's gown is composed of a black sequin lace. Features a sweetheart neckline. There is a center back zipper closure. In great vintage condition, there is some discolor...
Bob Bugnand 1960s Large Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Tiered 60s Vintage Evening Gown
By Bob Bugnand for Sam Friedlander, Bob Bugnand
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s BOB BUGNARD COUTURE navy blue silk chiffon accordian pleated tiered full length evening gown / maxi dress! Features intricate accordian pleated chiffon tiers. Navy bl...
1960's Vintage Buttercream Chiffon Gown with Embellished Bodice Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of buttercream hued silk chiffon. Features a center back zipper closure and waist belt. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurem...
Vintage Fiorenza Gown
Located in London, GB
A chic , colourful gown by Fiorenza in shades of orange, purple and white. The dress has a button through front opening with black trim, a v neckline and gathering at the waist.
1960s George Halley Vintage Satin Evening Dress or Gown with Ombre Dyed Ribbon
By George Halley
Located in Sparks, NV
Unique champagne and black satin evening dress by George Halley featuring hand dyed ombre ribbon stripes, long sleeves and a high neckline. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure...
Vintage Feminette Gown
Located in London, GB
A great vintage party dress by Feminette. The dress has a v neckline and backline with frill detail. It has a black background with pink, yellow green and white detail. The dress i...
Vintage White Silk Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage white raw silk coat /gown. The dress has a stand up collar , button front opening , short sleaves and pleat detail. It is unlined. Measurements: Bust up to 39'',...
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Gorgeous 1960s Kiki Hart Navy Blue Gold Sequin Vintage 60s Gown Evening Dress
By Kiki Hart New York, Kiki Hart
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous late 1960s KIKI HART navy blue and gold sequined chiffon long sleeve gown! Features a nude taffeta underlay that peaks through the bottom layer of the asymmetrical hem. Hund...
Vintage Silk Kaftan Like Gown
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage wafting gown , in a lovely colour mix of olive , yellow and brown silk. The dress has an under dress, in a rust colour with a side zip opening. Measurements: bus...
Vintage Cresta Mustard Colour Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage evening gown by Cresta. The dress has a stand up collar, sheer sleaves , a ribbon belt, and central back zip.
Vintage California White Cotton Gown
By California Cottons
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage gown by California, perfect for a Summer paorty or wedding. The dress has puff sleaves, and an A line skirt. Measurements: Bust 35'', length 54''
Vintage Long White Summer Gown
Located in London, GB
An elegant and easy to wear white summer gown, or possible wedding dress. The dress is column style and fits over the head, though a zip could easily be added. It has lace sleaves , ...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Organza and cream rayon evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a cream rayon and ivory organza detailed collar, embellished with iridescent faceted glass beads, lace and clear glass bugle beads, this vintage 1960...
Vintage Raspberry Pink Knit Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage dress in a raspberry pink knit. The dress has a central back zip, plaited shoulder straps and is A line. The fabric is quite a heavy knit and so hangs beautifully.
Vintage 1960's Tiffany blue silk chiffon rhinestone evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly breathtaking 1960's Tiffany blue silk chiffon dress, embellished with ice blue claw set rhinestones and glass faceted beaded droplets, is the perfect statement piece for t...
Vintage Soft Grey Pink Long Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty dusty pink /grey evening gown . The dress has a scoop neckline and backline, and has a side zip opening . There is a 21'' slit at the front.
Vintage 1960's Ivory Floral Guipure Lace Column Gown w/ Silk Watteau Train
Located in Kingston, NY
An elegant vintage 1960's evening gown rendered in richly textured ivory floral guipure lace, with the refined, elongated silhouette characteristic of the decade.
Vintage 1960's Nina Ricci Evening Dress Striped Silk Velvet Nina Ricci UK 8-10
By Nina Ricci
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly eye-catching 1960's silk evening dress by Nina Ricci, rendered in a striped black and brown silk velvet pattern with brown silk chiffon striped accents is the perfect piec...
Vintage Kati, Laura Phillips Red Gown
By Laura Phillips
Located in London, GB
A headturning lady in red, vintage gown by Kati, Laura Phillips. The dress has a v neckline, short angel sleaves and a central back zip. It is fully lined. Old size 12. Measurement...
Vintage 1960's Yellow Soutache Beaded Evening Dress Sixties UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly eye-catching 1960's dress, rendered in the most vibrant shade of amber yellow woven cotton, set against a white woven cotton bodice, which is in turn embellished with trai...
Vintage Susan Small Cotton Summer Gown
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage gown by Susan Small.The dress is in a colourful patchwork print, and has a v neckline, cap sleeves, a self fabric tie belt, frill at the hem, and a central back zip.
Vintage Jean Allen London Linen Gown
By Jean Allen
Located in London, GB
A great vintage gown by Jean Allen , London. In a quality linen, the dress is in a print of brown, white and blue with a scoop neckline and low backlline. The dress has two bows at t...
Vintage 1960's Black Silk Jersey Gown with Floral Applique & Rhinestones Size 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage gown is composed of a combination of silk jersey and satin floral applique, with sequin and rhinestone embellishment. Features a draped skirt design with bustier style b...
Vintage Eugenius Yellow, Gold and Buff Colour Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage evening gown by Eugenius. The gown is in a yellow, gold and buff colour fabric , and is unlined. It has a v neckline , back zip fastening and button cuffs , plus ...
Vintage 1960s Folkloric Floral Print Silk Gown
Located in New York, NY
This vintage silk gown is printed with a distinct folkloric floral pattern— I love that it can be dressed up for evening, but could also be dressed down and worn somewhat more casual...
Vintage Ronerg Couture Sky Blue Jersey Gown
Located in London, GB
A wonderful jersey drape vintage jersey gown by Ronerg Couture. The dress has a v neckline and backline with plait detail over the bodice,ad gathering at the skirt. Measurements: B...
Vintage Print Frilled Gown by Binnie London
Located in London, GB
A great vintage gown for Summer , by Binnie London. In a wonderful summer print, in orange, black and gold. The dress has ruffles around the neck and 2 rows on the hem. It is full...
Vintage 1960s Irving Ross Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
A great vintage evening dress for Fall /Winter by Irving Ross. The dress has a pretty black lace bodice with a red quilted velvet skirt. Measurements: Bust 36'',length 54'' plus 4''...
1960's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Floral Printed Silk Gown No.158143
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
Early 1960's Pierre Balmain No. 158143 haute couture silk organza floral print gown with multi-layered ruffle trim at the neckline and hem. There a double layer of silk lining at the...
Vintage 1960's Gene Shelly Black and Gold Beaded Evening Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
By Gene Shelly Boutique Internationale
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a mesmerising design, this original 1960's Gene Shelly black wool evening dress, embellished with gold glass beadwork, is a timeless classic. The V...
Vintage Muriel Martin For Harvey Nichols Ball Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage sage green silk ball gown /evening gown by Muriel Martin. The gown has a boat neckline at the front, and a square back neckline. There is a pretty beaded band that...
Stunning Vintage Gown by Harry B Popper
Located in London, GB
A real vintage headturner by Harry B Popper. In a wonderful colour combination of purple , orange and yellow. The 'under dress ' has a side zip opening, and the 'coat ' a slit at the...
Vintage California Black and Gold Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
A great evening gown by California. In black with gold braid detail, the dress has a v neckline , square backline and train detail at the back. It is fully lined with a central back ...
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Vintage Irene Galitzine Couture Evening Dress and Jacket
By Irene Galitzine
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage couture gown and jacket by the famous Italian designer Irene Galitzine. The gown is strapless in a vibrant green colour with boning and a back zip. The dress is li...
Vintage 1960s Embroidered Silk Organza Gown with Floral Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
This absolutely divine, one-of-a-kind vintage 1960s gown is crafted of trompe-l'œil silk organza that has been embroidered all over to look like lace. The effect is just incredible— ...
Vintage Custom Black Jewel Encrusted Gown Size 8-10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a black fabric encrusted with gorgeous rhinestones at the bust and spaghetti straps. The gown has a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage conditi...
1960s Nina Ricci Haute Boutique Cobalt Blue Silk Evening Gown, Size US 6
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A comparable 1960 Nina Ricci silk evening gown held by the Pitti Palace collection demonstrates the house’s preference for long, fitted evening silhouettes and luxurious tonal textil...
Vintage Susan Small Evening Dress with Detail at Hem
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
A chic vintge evening dress by Susan Small. In an attractive soft gold/mustard colour, the dress has a v neckline and backline with cut out and embroidery detail at the hem. It is fu...
Victoria Royal Vintage Black and Gold Embellished Beaded Tassel Gown Long Sleeve
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing long sleeve black Victoria Royal Ltd. 1960's full length gown with gold bead embellishment at bodice and sleeves. Gold ribbon trim at hem and tiny gold tassels adorn the bott...
1960s Malcolm Starr Pale Yellow Silk Lace Embroidered Vintage 60s Gown Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1960s MALCOLM STARR pale light yellow silk lace embroidered sleeveless gown / maxi dress! Features intricately embroidered lace throughout. Tailored bodice with a g...
1960s Cavanagh's Couture Black Silk Shantung Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1960s CAVANAGH'S black silk shantung rhinestone and beaded black gown / dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn black seed beads and rhinestones around the neck and u...
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. Features hundreds of h...
1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Could fit up to a Size 8 Stunning 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands o...
Harvey Berin Off-White Jewel -Encrusted Evening Gown
By Harvey Berin
Located in Topanga, CA
Harvey Berin
New York dress designer Harvey Berin could not have launched his career as successfully, without the help of his wife and muse, Agusta. She helped raise the initi...
Vintage Couture Evening Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extravagant vintage couture evening gown in champagne silk. Bustier type upper part of gown that is backless. Hombre effect with the gown lighter at top then darker as it continues d...
1960 Italian Tailor Made Beads and Rhinestone Silk Evening Gown
Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna
This beautiful handmade tailored gown was especially made for the actress Silvana Pampanini by the Italian Sartoria Mingolini Gugenheim (piazza di Spagna, Rome). The gown is in very ...
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Victoria Royal Vintage Beaded Blue Evening Dress / Gown With Silver Beads
By Victoria Royal
Located in Portland, OR
This truly stunning vintage late 1960's Victoria Royal evening gown is in a beautiful shade of blue and it is covered with shimmering silver beads.
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Vintage 60s Silk Beaded Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow beaded gown. Longsleeve. Rear zipper closure. Silk. Lined. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat (inches)— Shoulder to Sh...
Vintage 1960's Bob Bugnand Red & Orange Floral Flocked Satin Strapless Gown
By Bob Bugnand for Sam Friedlander, Bob Bugnand
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking and ultra rare Bob Bugnand for Sam Friedlander designer dress dating back to the late 1960's. Bob Bugnand worked as the chief designer for Jacques Heim and Robert Piquet...
Vintage SARMI Crimson velvet & magenta silk chiffon gown
By Ferdinando Sarmi, Sarmi
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage SARMI 1960's Crimson velvet & magenta silk chiffon gown.
1960's Italian vintage little back fringe dress
Located in Rome, IT
- Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Vintage 1960's rayon midi dress - Draped fringe back - Size label missing, fits M - Total length: 94 cm - Bust: 45 cm - Waist: 36 cm - Hips: 45 cm
Jean Patou Vintage Haute Couture Amazing Embroidered Evening Dress
By Jean Patou
Located in Paris, FR
Dress with small high neck d Asian inspiration in ecru gazar completely rebrodé of glitter orange pink(rose) silver and of small fancy pearls white and orange. The collar the small s...
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Chester Weinberg 1960s Vintage Pleated Silk Chiffon Black Evening Dress
By Chester Weinberg
Located in Portland, OR
This exquisite Chester Weinberg black silk chiffon evening dress has the most incredible pleating and it moves elegantly when worn. The details of the pleating are hard to show in ph...
1960s Roberto Capucci Silk Gown
By Roberto Capucci
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage Caftan Dress Embroidery 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage dress Circa 1960 - Full embroidery dress with pearl - Long Dress with long sleeves - V Neck that you can close - Good condition with small sign of use - True vintage dre...
Late 1960s Hubert de Givenchy Couture Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinarily beautiful Givenchy gown from the late 1960s with an elaborately embroidered bodice. Gown is a halter neck style with a slightly raised waist line. There are long tr...
Black Beaded Vintage Silk Evening Dress With Beading in a Bow Pattern 10/12
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful black silk evening dress with lovely, intricate beading. The heavily beaded design creates a bow print across the dress! There are dangling bugle beads across the...
A Rare 1960s Federico Forquet Gown With Shawl
By Federico Forquet
Located in New York, NY
A rare 1960s silk gown by Federico Forquet. Gown has its original belt and shawl.
Forquet is a Neapolitan aristocrat who worked with Fabiani and Irene Galitzine. He ...
1960s Italian Haute Couture Bubblegum Pink Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and soignée 1960s bubblegum pink Italian haute couture gown. Gorgeous floral motif beading is subtle at the neckline and hem of the gown. Beautifully made, lined in sam...
Pierre Balmain haute couture black gown, circa 1969
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
An incredible piece of Pierre Balmain haute couture, this gown is sure to make a statement on the red carpet. Constructed in black silk gazaar, the gown has a sculptural silhouette c...
1960's Italian Couture yellow embroidered dress
Located in Rome, IT
Italian vintage tailor-made yellow dress from the 1960's Vintage 1960's embroidered dress From vintage tailor shop "Marie Jeanne" in Turin White embroideries Lightly stained Armpit...
Vintage 1960s Rare Film-Worn Pink Silk & Ivory Satin Floral Appliqué Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking pale pink silk and ivory satin custom-made 20th Century Fox gown dating back to the early 1960's. Though I am unsure of which production this gorgeous gown is from, th...
1960's Carlo Ferrero gold lurex dress
Located in Rome, IT
Italian vintage tailor-made gold dress from the 1960's Vintage 1960's Carlo Ferrero dress Gold lurex Beige hems and laces Size label missing, fits S/M Measurements: - Total lengt...
VINTAGE 1960'S FUCHSIA NIEMAN MARCUS SHEATH SILOUETTE DRESS
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a fuchsia 1960's floor length Nieman Marcus v-neck sheath silhouette cocktail dress. This formal dress is made with a textured silk satin . It is the classic sheath cut w...
Vintage GEOFFREY BEENE 1960's Metallic brocade paisley dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Gorgeous vintage GEOFFREY BEENE 1960's Metallic brocade paisley dress. Beautiful scooped neckline with cross front, layered inset at neckline. Self fabric waist tie sash. ...
Vintage 1960's Jack Bryan White Jeweled Bib Cocktail Dress
By Jack Bryan
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1960's dress * ivory crepe chiffon * nude nylon lining * amazing rhinestone/beadwork bib collar * illusion bodice * back zipper * accordion pleat skirt * by Jack B...
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Vintage 1960s I Magnin Vintage Dress in Silk Chiffon Watercolor Evening Dress
By I Magnin and Co
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous vintage evening dress was purchased at I Magnin in the late 1960's.
Vintage 1960's era midnight silk black sequin cocktail dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage 1960's era midnight silk velvet & black sequin cocktail dress with scalloped neckline. Luxurious and plush velvet fabrication with stunning, spiral sequin & hand beading art...
Jacques Griffe haute couture ivory dress, circa 1960
By Jacques Griffe
Located in London, GB
An incredibly chic and modern piece of haute couture, this Jacques Griffe strapless dress is constructed in ivory silk and features an internal boned corset. The column cut of the dr...
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Mr. Dino Dress w/ Original Tags - 1960's
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a Mr. Dino of Florence maxi dress with a royal blue and white design contrasting the top of the dress with white and blue vertical and horizontal lines. At the wais...
Gorgeous Vintage 1960s Donald Brooks Jersey Evening Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in Long Island City, NY
This dress is a real stunner! Gorgeous halter dress that is basically one giant circle skirt from the bust line. Extermely open and flowy - this jersey is gorgeous and will flow beau...
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