Ceil Chapman

Painfully good, from its rich color to its quilted skirt to its crisp A-line silhouette. The alluring keyhole neckline can be worn closed during the day and open at night for two dif...

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin, contrasted by a cream silk bodice embellished with trailing gold glass bugle beads, ...

Ceil Chapman 1950's White Linen Dress with Embroidered Flowers. This a beautifully detailed piece features gorgeous draping and a corseted bodice - ...

Simply gorgeous 1950's Ceil Chapman black velvet off-the-shoulder gown! Ceil Chapman was one of Marilyn Monroe's favorite designers (last image depicts Marilyn dressed in an off-shou...

This is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the black taffeta silk design is exquisite. Its the first thing you notice about this dress which has the most unusual construction. The skirt's textured element from a distance looks like a floral design but its actually a large number of circular pleated stitched designs. The way the fabric is pulled and stitched creates an almost 3D effect. We have never seen this work before but it would have taken a very skilled seamstress and an incredible amount of time to do it. The dress style is a classic shirtwaister design with three taffeta covered buttons to fasten the bodice which is beautifully shaped and Princess seamed. The sleeves are three quarter length and feature a folded cuff...

Ceil Chapman 1950's vintage dress featured in beige with lace, ribbon and organza fabric, boat neckline and a back zipper fastening. Dress has a full lining and a tulle lining for th...

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beautifully to create a feminine shape. The ruching is sewn in two vertical lines down the front of the dress and is also shaped around the bust. The skirt flares out from the bodice at around the low hip point and is made up of black taffeta which is pleated to create volume and movement. The material has a lovely thick, quality feel to it. The dress fastens down the back with the original metal zipper which is finished with a hook and eye closure to the top. Ceil Chapman was famously the favourite designer of Marilyn Monroe, and was renowned all over the world for creating glamorous cocktail dresses and party gowns...

Amazing 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN burnt orange and gold metallic silk brocade full length maxi dress and long sleeve tunic top ! Dress features a solid orange silk bodice, with a paisley pr...

This vintage Ceil Chapman dress is so lovely! This incredible dress has beautiful ruching, which was a signature of most of Chapman's 1950's dresses, and the green and purple floral ...

One look at this dress’s multidirectional bodice draping and it’s easy to see why seven of Chapman’s designs are featured in the Met’s permanent collection; the 35 feet of skirt just...

Beautiful 1960s Ceil Chapman dress, with rectangular rhinestones! Key-holes in between each set of rhinestones. Full A-Line skirt, with the intricate seams Chapman was famous for! An...

Please note that the rhinestone belt is not included with the dress. 1970S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Silk Velvet Plunging Halter Neck Gown With Slight Train

Incredible 1950s Ceil Chapman black velvet cloak! Lined with impossible to find milium fabric, which keeps the body extremely warm in even the coldest of ...

Gorgeous 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN white and silver silk brocade midi dress! Features mock buttons up the front in the same fabric, itch functional buttons at each sleeve cuff. POCKETS at e...

Spectacular 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN gold metallic and raspberry pink silk brocade flowers and swirls printed full length evening dress! Features pink flowers and swirls throughout. Elegan...

Great little black dress from American designer Ceil Chapman. Featuring pretty cross over and ruching detail to the front and a sexy low neckline to the back this is the perfect par...

Ceil Chapman gown dating from the late 1960s. Beautiful muted peach and metallic brocade featuring peacock feathers all over. Scoop neck, empire waist and full skirt. Optional matchi...

Ceil Chapman vintage 1950s sleeveless black boatneck dress with skinny straps at top shoulder and crossed pleat detail at front and back bodice. Skirt i...