Hattie Carnegie Evening Dresses and Gowns

A breathtaking Hattie Carnegie couture whimsical hand-painted cream silk gown dating back to the early 1950's. Hattie Carnegie led a fashion empire that set the pace of American fashion for nearly three decades. She imported Paris designs, produced custom designs and a ready-to-wear collection. Even women who could not afford to buy Carnegie originals felt the influence of her style in the many mass-market copies of her work. Carnegie made numerous trips to Paris every year, buying and importing the models of designers such as Vionnet, Chanel, Christian Dior and Schiaparelli. The gorgeous large scale watercolor motif used for this ethereal beauty has a timeless allure that I find irresistible. The unique hand-painted semi sheer silk fabrication really sets this gown apart from others during this era. It almost has a Gilbert...

Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture sculpted silk-satin gown dating back to the mid 1930's. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion. Carnegi...

Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture black semi-sheer dress dating back to her 1938 partership with Swanson. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high ...

Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture satin party dress dating back to her 1955 collection. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion. Carnegie’...

Now, here is a chance to own a piece of fashion history! Drop dead gorgeous 1950s Hattie Carnegie silk taffeta gown! Black and vibrant pink stripes on skirt. Black bodice, with match...

This is a stunning rare vintage Hattie Carnegie formal evening gown from the 1950's! The shimmery metallic silk brocade fabric is covered with large dark mauve and tiny aqua flowers....

Late 1940's Hattie Carnegie crepe dress with pom pom and jet black velvet details at the waist and mock turtleneck neckline. 3/4 length dolman sleeves with gathered and softly pleate...

Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion. Carnegie’s fashion philosophy is summed up as "the woman should wear the clothes, not the clothes wear the wo...

Hattie Carnegie baby blue dress with mauve lace overlayed. Dress is not lined. Condition: as is, few small discolorated spots in lace and stress tears...

Fabulous 40s Hattie Carnegie sleeveless black crepe gown with long pleated skirt covered in pink/silver sequins in a lattice work plaid pattern. The ...

The is a beautiful Hattie Carnegie 1950s cocktail dress with a fitted bodice and waist,lots of great seaming details and a flared skirt with lots of volume at the back! Silk dupioni fabric...