About Barbara Tfank Inc
Barbara Tfank launched her eponymous label in 2001, forging new opulence with a line of beautiful vintage brocade cocktail coats and colorful, classically-shaped dresses. Pairing flattering silhouettes with luxuriant fabrics and fine hand-tailored craftsmanship, she has made herself a notable force in fashion. Tfank's work exudes imagination, creativity, and sophistication. Cut individually and sewn by custom-trained seamstresses, her clothes are the antithesis of mass-manufactured product, her taste and meticulous attention to detail giving each piece artistic appeal. H...Read More
Established in 20011stDibs seller since 2023
Featured Pieces
Sweetheart Sparkling Off the Shoulder Gown with Jeweled Waist in Black and White
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and White evening dress ready chic for the party wearing sparkle that never disappoints.
Black Faille Bustier with Boning and magnificent jeweled belt with a sequined full ski...
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2010s American Evening Gowns
Sweetheart Sparkling Off the Shoulder Gown with Jeweled Waist in Black and White
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and White evening dress ready chic for the party. Black sequins on a white net ground sparkles beautifully as it catches the evening light.
Black Faille Bustier off the shou...
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2010s American Evening Gowns
Ruby, Gold, and Pink French Brocade with Black Silk Velvet Insets
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant Pink, Ruby, and Metallic Gold on black French Floral Brocade scoop neck dress with black velvet insets and 3/4 sleeve. A unique floral design truly makes this dress a magical...
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2010s American Evening Dresses
Palest Pink Cotton Jacquard Slim Dress with Leaf-motif and Scoop Neck
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pale pink cotton jacquard detailed by a textured tropical leaf motif makes for a lovely dress. This classic, easy to pack dress is a good choice for lunch parties, wedding or cocktai...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Turquoise Zigzag Raglan Sleeve Slim Dress in Woven French Brocade
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming and unique turquoise woven zigzag bodice with cinched waist, punctuated with bias cording at the waist. A beautiful French textile woven in multicolor silk in a very lightwe...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
French Lace Ruffle Sleeve Slim Black Cotton Dress
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming black stretch cotton slim dress with French lace ruffle shoulder detail. The internal bustier with bones gives a shapely silhouette. Perfect dress to be worn from day to eve...
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
Blush Eyelash Brocade Puff Sleeve Gown with Gathered Skirt and Satin Corded Belt
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The prettiest gorgeous blush pink and gold eyelash French brocade gown... glittering elegance for magical moments!
As soft as the palest pink rose petal with an alluring gold sparkle...
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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns
Vibrant Pink, Black, Gold Brocade Full Sleeve Gown with Pockets
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Puffy sleeve gown the chicest in vibrant pink and black gown with metallic gold brocade. A uniquely pleated shoulder and a puffy full sleeve give the dress its lush fullness and high...
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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns
Rose Gold and Turquoise French Brocade Party Dress
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite French brocade fabric in the most poetic French
color combination of rose gold and turquoise....almost like jewelry. A glittering, sensually fitted frock with every curve i...
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2010s American Evening Dresses
Chartreuse and Gold Brocade Party Dress
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun and festive party dress. This dress is made of unique textiles, a green chartreuse and gold polka dot brocade of English origin. The silhouette features a V-neck with shoulder tu...
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1950s North American Evening Dresses
Textured Fitted Coat with Clear Vintage Buttons in Beige and Silver Brocade
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round collar fit-and-flare coat in French textured brocade with silver pin-dot motif. Fashioned with clear vintage buttons, cinched at the waist, with inset waistband. Raglan sleeve ...
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1960s North American Coats
Brightly Colored Cotton Vintage Floral Shoulder-Tie V-Neck Fit-and-Flare Dress
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a vibrant richly-colored floral pattern in bright vintage cotton lined with 100% silk A sun dress that will uplift your spirits in those warmer summer days.
The silhouette fea...
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