Traina-Norell Evening Dresses and Gowns

An incredibly chic and totally timeless Traina-Norell for I. Magnin designer cocktail dress dating back to their 1956 couture collection. Fashioned in a luxurious mid-weight black si...

An incredibly chic and totally timeless Traina Norell designer ivory silk satin full-skirted cocktail dress dating back to the mid 1950's. This exquisite Traina-Norell museum quality...

This seductive Traina-Norell designer dress dates back to their 1956 couture collection. Fashioned in midweight silk-rayon & satin, this rare garment exemplifies their signature blen...

This is an incredible set in fine black and red wool from master Norman Norell. The black sleeveless dress is semi fitted with princess seaming and has a front and back yoke. It is...

This gorgeous, documented 1957 Traina-Norell designer gown, in lightweight silk, exemplifies their signature blend of couture-level quality with quintessentially American style—elega...

This is a black strapless cocktail dress by Traina Norell circa 1960s. It includes a tulle crinoline to create volume under the skirt. Another featured detail is the two bows in b...

This exquisite 1954 "Traina-Norell" designer dress is fashioned from embroidered branch-like leaves motif print silk-organza. The fabric alone exemplifies their signature blend of couture level quality with quintessentially American style- elegant in its simplicity. The bodice has an alluring thin-straps plunge with an adorable satin bow-tie waist. The dramatic full circle-skirt with original petticoat underpinning finishes this garment off with a perfect "new look" silhouette. As pointed out in the book "Couture: The Great Designers", Norell had a profound influence on the ready-to-wear industry and on younger American designers by insisting that off-the-rack clothing be as fine as made-to-order. The masterful construction and superb quality of this garment more than meets his exacting standards. Measurements Bust:33-34 inches Waist:25 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:45 inches This vintage Traina...

A divine Traina-Norell pale mint green silk satin party dress with tie-yourself shoulder straps, covered back button bodice, matching belt and heav...

Taina-Norell chiffon, cocktail dress with "capelet" like flounce upper bodice and sleeve. Body of dress has a dropped waist with
gathering at the hip with layers of chiffon.

This is a lovely gown from Traina-Norell. The skirt is layered chiffon with an opaque under-skirt, with a front slit. The bodice is a cream lace with metallic thread detail. There is...

A sweet 50s Traina-Norell cocktail dress in cappuccino silk with gold Sari-inspired brocade panels, "cummerbund" bodice and keyhole-tie neckline.