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Whimsical Dresses

Moschino Color Block Tuxedo Dress 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A whimsical dress from Moschino in black red and off white. The bodice appears as a black double
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Moschino Color Block Tuxedo Dress 1990s
Moschino Color Block Tuxedo Dress 1990s
$475 Sale Price
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Size: 6
Lillie Rubin Whimsical Multicolor '80s Sequin Body-hugging "Disco" Tank Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in New York, NY
whimsical multicolor '80s body-hugging "Disco" tank dress has a center-back invisible zipper measuring 11
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1980s Italian Mini Dress

1990s Bellville Sasson Velvet Slip Dress with Sequinned Bodice
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
collection and this whimsical dress is lined with crimson satin to the floor. The label reads “Bellville
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1990s British Evening Dresses

Jeremy Scott New Moschino Chocolate Bar Dress
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous chocolate brown jersey dress from the whimsical F/W 2014-2015 Collection of Jeremy Scott
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Saz by Surjit & Adarsh Gill Silk Cut Out Dress Dress, 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
silk, this Saz by Surjit & Adarsh Gill Dress is whimsical and seductive at once. The dress derives
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Floral Lace Maxi Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Dolce & Gabbana Silk Floral Lace Maxi Dress, a breathtaking and luxurious piece
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare 1950s Larger Plus Size Train + Horse + Carriage Novelty Print Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare larger plus size 1950s novelty cotton dress! Features whimsical prints of trains, toy
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Spring/Summer 2011 Alexander McQueen Folklore Fin Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Whimsical Alexander McQueen Folklore Fin dress from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection. From one of
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN green silk PLATOS ATLANTIS PRAYING MANTIS GOWN Dress L
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
sides which gives the dress a whimsical elusion. Closes on the back with a concealed zipper. Lined in
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2010s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

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1960s Rodrigues Vibrant Multi Color Print Dress
By Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
an silk embroidered stripe throughout this perfectly whimsical dress. The dress also features a back
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1960s American Day Dresses

Young Dimensions for Saks Fifth Avenue MOD Maxi Dress Size 4.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Young Dimension for Saks Fifth Avenue 1980s MOD Maxi whimsical dress is a size 4. Ladies please
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1980s American Maxi Dresses

2000s Diane Freis Whimsical Print Ruffle Hem Evening Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Made from luxurious silk, this vintage Diane Freis dress features a cowl neck with ruffle adorned
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Early 2000s Chinese Evening Dresses

1980s Haute Couture Guy Laroche whimsical Cocktail Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s saloon girl style haute couture Guy Laroche cocktail dress in black velvet, red satin, tulle
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Patrick Kelly 1980s Black Wool Knit 'Rainbow' Mini Dress Size 4.
Located in Atlanta, GA
to describe this dress is whimsical, it is music to the ears. Wear your Tom Ford heels with this and
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1980s Italian Mini Dress

Lanvin Cocktail Dress With Zig Zag Neckline & Polka Dots, IT 36
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Bethesda, MD
Vintage Lanvin 1980s strapless cocktail dress. Timeless and whimsical, the dress features a black
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1980s French Day Dresses

Fantastic 1980s Bob Mackie Arrows of Love Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Houston, TX
Bob Mackie does it again with this fantastically whimsical arrow strap dress! The back...the back
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Silk Floral and Polka Dot Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Houston, TX
1980s Geoffrey Beene whimsical printed silk floor length dress. Composed of silk dot mesh and
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen black & white dress, Autumn/Winter 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Tree' collection of 2008. This beautiful and whimsical strapless dress is embroidered with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1957 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress with Lesage Embroidery
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
1957 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress with Lesage Embroidery As rare as it is
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lagerfeld Silk Party Dress with Embellished Bodice
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous and whimsical black silk party dress from Karl Lagerfeld is embellished with a double leaf
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Arnold Scaasi 1980s Polka Dot Velveteen Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical black velveteen dress from Arnold Scaasi embroidered all over with red, yellow and blue
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene 2000s One Shoulder Lace Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, whimsical cocktail dress. Shirred one shoulder dress with full skirt. Black lace shot
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Pelush Black Boucle Faux Fur Dress With Guipure Lace and Swarovski Crystals - S
By Pelush - Luxury Faux Furs
Located in Greenwich, CT
whimsical and coquette mode. Wear it every day with flat boots and a top underneath or dress it up with our
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21st Century and Contemporary Princess Cut Dresses

Ronald Amey Graphic Print Dress
By Ronald Amey
Located in New York, NY
Ronald Amey "op art" print, whimsical dress with sequined detail at waist, collar and cuffs.
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1970s American Informal Dresses

Scaasi 80s Organza Cocktail Dress w/ Whimsical Bubble Print
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
A whimsical Arnold Scaasi Boutique cocktail dress from the 80s. A strapless bustier style dress
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Late 20th Century American Informal Dresses

Extravagantly Beaded, Whimsical Malcolm Starr 60's Shift Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1960's dress from Malcolm Starr is wonderfully naive, with patchwork embroidery employing
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1960s Shift Cocktail Dresses

1980 Whimsical Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Dress W/ Colorful Beaded & Sequin Florals
Located in Gresham, OR
A whimsical 1980s polka dot silk chiffon dress with colorful beaded roses at waistband: a fun
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Scaasi Multi-Color Floral "Swirl" Silk Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in New York, NY
Scaasi wonderful multi-color whimsical floral "Swirl" silk dress is fully lined. The center back
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1970s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zandra Rhodes Iconic Print Midi Dress with Tulle.
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in New York, NY
placed on the dress body adds to the whimsical nature of the dress. The hem is asymmetric.. Dress comes
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Geoffrey Beene Red and Black Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, red and black whimsical cocktail dress. Dress has a fitted jersey bodice that ends
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Red and Gold Brocade Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
flowers in a very loose, whimsical outline. The dress is fully lined in acetate and has its original zip
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1960s British Cocktail Dresses

ANGELO TARLAZZI Vintage Silk Handkerchief Gown maxi dress
By Angelo Tariazzi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Angelo Tarlazzi Vintage Excellent condition F40 A mix between Y2K and Goth, this 2 piece whimsical
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Issey Miyake 2006 Artist Series Pink Dress W/ "Dinos Eden" Print By Nathalie Lee
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Issey Miyake pink dress from the designer's
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

The Attico Karen Pixel Print Georgette Minidress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
unforgettable entrance and exit. The sheer pastel purple and green gradient fabric adds a dreamy and whimsical
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Couture Neckties Silk Bustier Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous whimsical dress from Moschino Couture covered with silk neckties wrapped around the body
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass Silk Ladybug Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
Whimsical dress from Bill Blass in a pretty green silk highlighted with orange ladybugs of
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1980s American Day Dresses

Moschino Couture Color Block Measuring Tape Dress
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in Water Mill, NY
A whimsical dress in a light weight wool knit from Moschino Couture designed by Jeremy Scott. The
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Moschino ' LOVE IS IN THE AIR ' Dress With Wings
By Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A whimsical dress in a black wool knit from Moschino. A simple fitted, bodycon dress with long
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

'House of London' Black Abstract Deconstruct Whimsical Evening Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
'House of London' black abstract deconstruct whimsical evening cocktail dress has a center-back 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Whimsical 1960s Toby Tanner Colorful Striped ' Pom Pom ' Cotton 60s A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical and chic TOBY TANNER vintage 1960s colorful striped 'pom pom' cotton A-Line sleeveless
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Yves Jenet 1970s Whimsical 3 D Leaf Printed Long Sleeve 70s Maxi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical 1970s YVES JENET black long sleeve jersey maxi dress, with 3D prints of leaves throughout
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970's EMILIO PUCCI archery print silk jersey dress with hand stitching
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid yellow silk jersey dress with whimsical archery print and hand stitched and hand pleated
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

2005 Matthew Williamson Nude Mesh Celestial Embellished Maxi Dress
By Matthew Williamson
Located in London, GB
This whimsical Matthew Williamson maxi dress is crafted from nude silk and is decadently
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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses

Beautiful Vintage Hanae Mori Butterfly Kimono Style Dress & Sash Belt
By Hanae Mori
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage Hanae Mori red dress, with adorable butterfly prints throughout. Chic kimono
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1980s Japanese Cocktail Dresses

1950s Whimsical Floral Embroidered Organza Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * embroidered floral organza * acetate/tulle lining * bodice stays
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950's Whimsical Metallic Swirls Strapless Evening Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
1950's gold and silver metallic swirls party dress. Strapless bodice with stays. Organza with
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Zandra Rhodes 1980s Cocktail Dress with Whimsical Portrait Beading
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sassy and fun beaded cocktail dress from Zandra Rhodes features whimsical design. Cutouts along
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1980s English Cocktail Dresses

Issey Miyake Burnt Orange Pleated Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architectural and whimsical cocktail dress from Issey Miyake's Fête line. Done in Miyake's
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Late 20th Century Japanese Cocktail Dresses

MOSCHINO Jersey Halter Dress with Rainbow Trompe L'Oeil Jewelry
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yet another fabulous, whimsical party dress from the house of MOSCHINO. The black jersey halter is
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

GUCCI Floral Brocade and Lace Dress IT40 US 2-4
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci's floral brocade and lace dress captures the whimsical spirit of the fashion house with its
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Ivory Chantilly Lace Ruffle Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian with its ruffle neck. The sleeve hems also offer a whimsical ruffle detail, giving the dress added
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1970's Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr Sequins Maxi Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1970's dress * beautiful whimsical print cotton * covered in shiny sequins * acetate
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

Frank Tignino Strapless Brown Velvet & Copper Tone Tulip Satin Gown
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with side boning. This gown is fully lined. This dress is whimsical and a show stopper! For closure
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Claude Montana Seashell Dress
By Claude Montana
Located in Topanga, CA
This Claude Montana print silk dress is perfectly whimsical. Featuring a seashell print and small
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage 1950's Hattie Carnegie Couture Whimsical Hand-Painted Cream Silk Gown
By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking Hattie Carnegie couture whimsical hand-painted cream silk gown dating back to the
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1950s American Wedding Dresses

PAULINE TRIGERE Strapless Feathered Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New York, NY
dress is a whimsical and yet sophisticated dress. The interior features a full corset bra, complete with
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Watermelon Collar Dress, 1990s
By Moschino
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A fun and whimsical vintage Moschino dress from the 90s by genius Italian designer Moschino, for
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Vintage Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage Roberto Cavalli animal print maxi dress. Feature a earth toned abstract animal print body . Halterneck open back style and deep v-neckline. Fitted body and pleated hem. In ex...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Green Wrap Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
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1990s French Day Dresses

1960s Lanz Tulip Printed Summer Dress
By Lanz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lanz Tulip Printed Summer Dress. The base color is an aqua blue that has baby pink tulips and green leaves. The dress has a fitted bodice with a full skirt (photographed with a...
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1960s Day Dresses

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Vintage Bill Blass Black Velvet Gold Metallic Halter Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Before there was Halston, there was Bill Blass as the epitome of American style. Blass’ rise around the 1940s led him to be one of the most prominent women’s designers for multiple b...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
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1990s French Cardigans

Alexander McQueen New Cashmere Popped Lapel Collar Jacket and Skirt A/W 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend skirt and jacket with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. The double breasted jacket has a stand up lapel collar which frames the face ...
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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

1 of 1 Atelier Versace S/S 2005 Gold Oroton and Blue Swarovski Chainmail Top
By Atelier Versace
Located in Rome, IT
1 of 1 Atelier Versace Metal Mesh Low cut Top from Spring/Summer 2005. Double Gold Oroton and Blue Swarovski Chainmail with internal nude corset. Iconic gold Medusa logo plaques on...
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Early 2000s Italian Tank Tops

Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
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1950s American Evening Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Chestnut Faux Fur Jacket with Painted Tiger Print, fw 2001
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Jacket ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ 'Wild Beauty' Collection, Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Chestnut faux fur adorned with hand-painted black tiger pri...
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Early 2000s English Jackets

Pierre Cardin 1960s Space Age Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous off white wool dress by Pierre Cardin. It is an A line sleeveless dress with a stand up collar and hem highlighted with rows of top stitching around their circumferences. ...
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1960s French Day Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Munich, DE
"You can not beat Dolce & Gabbana early '90s, especially these [crystal-embellished] looks", said Kim Kardashian when presenting the Kim x Dolce & Gabbana collection for Spring/Summe...
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1990s Italian Skirts

Moschino Couture Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk halter dress from Moschino Couture. It is a wrap style dress which ties at the waist and has a band of gold sequins around the neck through to the back forming ...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Genny Brown Wool Long Sleeve Mini Dress with Black Silk Quilted Trim
By Genny
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Genny brown long sleeve mini dress with black satiny quilted trim at collar, cuffs, and hem. Decorative cloth covered buttons at each cuff. (Unknown decade, estimating 1980s...
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1960s Italian Shift Dresses

Rare " Alley Cat " by Betsey Johnson 1970s Black Velveteen Billow Sleeves Dress
By Betsey Johnson
Located in San Diego, CA
Ultra RARE "Alley Cat," by Betsey Johnson black velveteen dress! Words cannot even begin to describe how ultra flattering, and chic this dress is! Scoop neck bust, with billow sleeve...
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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