Skip to main content

William Travilla

to
1
6
1
7
1
1
3
2
7
9,758
7,325
7,293
6,415
7
6
6
Designer: William Travilla
1960s William Travilla Green and Blue Sequin Dress
By William Travilla
Located in London, GB
This is a late 1960s or early 1970s couture sequinned maxi gown by William Travilla whose name is synonymous with Marilyn Monroe for whom he worked as a costume designer from 1952. He designed, arguably, the most famous cinematic dress in history, the white pleated halterneck dress for 'The Seven Year Itch' and was Oscar nominated 5 times winning for 'The Adventures of Don Juan' where he designed costumes for Errol Flynn. He designed for his own label from 1957 and was widely acclaimed for his work on the television series The Thorn Birds and Dallas during the 1980s. The silk fabric in this gown is just beautiful and has an abstract almost painterly foliage print design; the vibrant greens and blues invoke a tropical vibe. Overlaying the silk from head to toe are tightly spaced clear sequins that have been joined together with a a silver thread giving an iridescence to the top layer of organza. The dress has a deep V-neck crossover empire line bodice with hidden covered popper buttons for modesty along the V-line. The gathered skirt is very full and is separately lined underneath in a fine quality silk crepe. A green velvet band with a neat bow completes the look. There's lots of hand finishing details on this dress and it is so well made that you could wear it either way around depending on whether you wanted slightly more coverage. The label inside the dress reads 'Haute Couture by Sally's and then the address is Palisades Park, New Jersey. Whilst not strictly, haute couture, this dress is as close to American designer royalty that you can get. A fellow vintage dealer I very much admire, Shrimpton...
Category

1960s American William Travilla

Vintage 1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Silk Gown
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1986 Travilla Couture blue silk-jersey goddess gown which happened to also be Whitney Houston's choice design for the 28th Grammy Awards where she won for best female vo...
Category

1980s American William Travilla

Vintage 1970s Travilla Ivory Chiffon & Lace Illusion Dolman Sleeve Bridal Dress
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely chic late 1970's ivory silk-chiffon and rose-print lace bridal dress from the iconic Travilla label. William Travilla designed costumes ...
Category

1970s American William Travilla

Vintage Travillia Couture 1970s Hand Painted Kelly Green Silk Chiffon 70s Gown
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely stunning 1970s TRAVILLIA hand painted kelly green caftan gown! Features layers upon layers of the finest silk chiffon. Hand painted watercol...
Category

1970s American William Travilla

1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard: Boned strapless bodice is ruched to the hip with a swag caught up at...
Category

1980s American William Travilla

1950's Jack Travilla Blush and cream Showgirl Dress
By William Travilla
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950's Jack Travilla showgirl dress with creme lace over blush colored base and decorated with iridescent sequin. the skirt features 5 layered tiers o...
Category

1950s William Travilla

Travilla Dress with Capelet 1970s
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress by William Travilla. It has a rounded neckline with an attached gathered elbow length caplet edged in black silk satin...
Category

1970s American William Travilla

Related Items
Vintage 1970's Travilla Couture Sheer Illusion Lace & Black Chiffon Gown
By Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
William Travilla designed costumes for films and also opened his own salon with best friend Bill Sarris. The designs in his collection became known for their "California" fashion as ...
Category

1970s American William Travilla

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella White Chiffon Baroque Backless Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a fabulous baroque print chiffon Gianni Versace dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this dress debuted as part of the ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian William Travilla

Vintage 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Red Print Silk Dress & Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent ivory dotted red-clover print silk dress ensemble from his 1978 spring/summer collection. Such a rarity to find all three pieces together! The dress is so chic with the shoulder buttons and short puff-sleeves. I adore the matching ruffle-trim shawl wrap which is a stunning statement piece on it's own. The flattering nipped waist sash...
Category

1970s French William Travilla

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway White Backless Leather Strap Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a beautiful white backless Gianni Versace Couture dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this dress debuted as look numbe...
Category

Early 2000s Italian William Travilla

1950s Lilli Diamond Ivory Off - White French Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really...
Category

1950s American William Travilla

Vintage Travilla Red Dress w Statement Jeweled Rhinestone & Pearl Collar
By Travilla
Located in Portland, OR
This is a really fun Travilla bright red wool crepe dress made for Saks Fifth Avenue. We especially love the jeweled collar with gold beads, fa...
Category

1980s American William Travilla

Valentino 18 white aztec leopard print crepe cady low cut silk gown dress IT 38
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Valentino Resort 2018 floor length dress in leopard print motif developed in collaboration with artist Sandra Rhodes Print in Burgundy, pink and gr...
Category

2010s Italian William Travilla

Vintage sheer ivory white lace wedding style midi night gown slip robe dress
Located in Paris, FR
A very pretty vintage ivory dress with lace bust and sheer mesh straps Cinched in waist Attached straps that cross over the body Lace trim hem B...
Category

Late 20th Century William Travilla

Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s
By Travilla
Located in Water Mill, NY
From acclaimed designer William Travilla a stunning gown comprised of layers of pointed edge red silk. He is famous for among other things creating Marilyn Monroe's iconic subway ven...
Category

1970s American William Travilla

1960s White Sheer Embellished Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Sheer white netting sheath cocktail dress embellished with multi color beads in floral pattern. Size Medium- Large Measurement: Bust : 38” / W: 36”/ Hip: 40”/ length 36”
Category

1960s American William Travilla

Travilla Cocktail Dress Illusion Lace Bodice Silk Ribbon Trim Size S Vintage 60s
By Travilla
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a pretty cocktail dress from Travilla, most likely made in the 1960s. Made from what we suspect is a silk/wool blend fabric, it features an illusion lace bodice, sheer lace ha...
Category

1960s William Travilla

1970s Pomare Hawaiian Vintage Colorful Tropical Print Halter Wrap 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, yet versatile POMARE of HAWAII brightly colored floral wrap halter maxi dress! Soft cotton blend, with bright colors in purple, pink, blue, fuchsia, green and yellow. Criss crosses around the neck and ties at top back neck. Can also be used as a one shoulder toga dress or high waisted maxi skirt sarong, which would be perfect over a swimsuit. In great condition. Made in Hawaii Approximately Size Small - Large (wrap style allows for an array of sizes) Measurements: 32-38 inch bust 24-32 inch waist Up to 42 inch hips 56 inches from top back halter to...
Category

1970s American William Travilla

William Travilla fashion for sale on 1stDibs

1stDibs offers an extraordinary range of authentic William Travilla fashion. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of blue, green and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of BADGLEY MISHCKA, Ann Lawrence and , Thea Porter Couture appealing. On 1stDibs, find designer William Travilla, vintage and haute couture fashion from top boutiques around the world. The fashion prices of William Travilla vary depending on time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $3,250, while the average work can sell for $1,050.

Designers Similar to William Travilla

Recently Viewed

View More