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2010 Chloe Ecru Silk Chiffon Maxi-Dress with Silver Rhinestone Detailing
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This romantic dress was designed by Hannah MacGibbon for Chloé Fall 2010, and may have been part of a capsule collection. It is tailored from off-white or ecru coloured sheer silk ch...
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2010s French Wedding Dresses
Hanae Mori Haute Couture Printed Silk Chiffon Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in London, GB
Superb and rare, early Hanae Mori haute couture burgundy chiffon dress. This dress is late 1970s or early 1980s vintage and was formally owned by the wife of an ambassador. The patt...
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1970s Japanese Maxi Dress
1996 Chanel Black Velvet Cigarette Pants
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
These elegant black velvet trousers were designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel in 1996. We're leaning more towards these being from spring 1996 on account of the button design for t...
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1990s French Pants
2010s Prada Black Bustier Dress with Chiffon Top and Sleeves
By Prada
Located in London, GB
This elegant Prada dress, circa 2015, displays the elevated take on femininity that have become a part of Miuccia Prada’s signature style. Tailored from a black wool crepe with a lov...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses
1910s Edwardian White Crochet and Lace Coat Dress
Located in London, GB
This intricately hand crafted full-length jacket dates back to the late Edwardian era of the 1910s. This piece is a wonderful example of crochet and one of the best Circa has ever ha...
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1910s American Coats
1950s White Bag with Forget-Me-Not Flowers and Matching Gloves
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1950s French couture top handle bag and glove pairing are a sweet combination. Most likely made to complete a haute couture outfit, they are, alas, without labels. C...
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1950s French Top Handle Bags
1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress
By Patricia Lester, Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in London, GB
This is a truly elegant formal gown by renowned occasion wear designer Patricia Lester who has been designing costume and fashion with her husband Charles, for over 50 years. Made f...
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1990s British Delphos Gowns
1950s Victor Josselyn Silk Floral Rose Spray Print Dress
Located in London, GB
Late 1950s to early 1960s piece by designer Victor Josselyn who used premium fabrics and production values to produce fashionable clothing for high end department stores in Great Bri...
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1950s British Formal Wear
1970s Purple Butterfly Fortuny Style Empire Line Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1970s purple empire line dress with butterfly motif has a bohemian, summery feel. The full length dress is comprised of a fine rayon fabric for the skirt in a lilac shade...
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1970s British Maxi Dress
1990s Thierry Mugler Yellow Textured Cotton Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
This is such a great fitted example of Thierry Mugler’s genius with superb and complex construction details from the cap sleeves through to the V panelled and shaped bodice. The skir...
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1990s French Formal Wear
1970s Documented Paulette Buraud Pink and Gold Silk Paisley Dress
Located in London, GB
This high-glamour maxi-gown is attributed to French Couturier Paulette Buraud and is from the summer 1970 pret-a-porter collection. A near identical dress was photographed for Jours...
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1970s French Maxi Dress
1950s Pink & Purple Ribbonwork Veiled Hat Topper
Located in London, GB
This is a really unusual hat design probably from the late 1940s to early 1950s and almost like a fascinator. It is made up of folded velvet ribbon in wide bands made into a circular...
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1950s American Hats
2010s Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Navy Dress with Flared Sleeves
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
This dress is from Dolce & Gabbana's highly glamorous Alta Moda couture line. Flaunting many of the fashion house's beloved signature details, we love the underwear-as-outerwear deta...
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Fall 1983 Chanel Black Cashmere Cardigan with Satin Trim
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare and early Chanel 1983 Fall collection cashmere cardigan. This was Karl Lagerfeld's very first ready to wear presentation for the House and the fashion eyes of the world were up...
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1980s Scottish Cardigans
1970s Catherine Buckley Patchwork Cream Skirt and Jacket
Located in London, GB
British designer Catherine Buckley founded her brand in 1963 and went on to open her first shop in Notting Hill, London. Her romantic designs drew on...
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1970s British Skirt Suits
1980s Ann Balon White Puff Sleeve Wedding Dress with Ruffle Hem
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, this Ann Balon wedding dress was designed in the 1980s. Today, this four-decade strong brand sells Italian-made occasion wear and bridal wear from its Manchester shop. If you’re going to do an 1980s wedding dress...
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1980s Italian Wedding Dresses
1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Single Breasted Wool Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This timeless black wool skirt suit was designed by French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent during the late 1990s or 2000. It can likely be attributed to the great and late Alber El...
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1990s French Skirt Suits
1990s Bellville Sasson Velvet Slip Dress with Sequinned Bodice
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
This 1990s Bellville Sassoon floor-length dress is crafted from an amalgamation of beautiful fabrics. The flattering, bias-cut body and skirt are tailored from devoré cloth, showcasing sheer aubergine crepe detailed with velvet patterned with autumnal-hued paisley. The bodice is made from a sheer mesh and is adorned with hundreds of beads in hues picked out from the paisley across the skirt. This beadwork forms a lattice and is finished with swirling paisley shapes that mirror the patterns further down the dress. The bodice has an asymmetric cut with one beaded shoulder and one sleeve tailored from aubergine chiffon and burgundy mesh. The bodice is boned the whole way around, which cinches the waist and flatters the bust; it is lined at the front but at the back remains sheer, meaning that the beads appear to adorn the skin.
This is hands down the best Bellville Sassoon design we have ever had in Circa's collection and this whimsical dress is lined with crimson satin to the floor. The label reads “Bellville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany”. Made in England and in excellent vintage condition with no flaws of any note and looks barely worn. It is labelled a UK size 10 or US 6 but sizes vary hugely between vintage brands, so please check our measurements below. There is no composition label and the fabric has no stretch.
British couture house Bellville Sassoon was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville and provided Parisian style fashion in the heart of London for aristocrats and debutantes. Designer David Sassoon...
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1990s British Evening Dresses
2010 Dolce and Gabbana Runway Documented White Crochet Knit Skirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
This skirt is from Dolce & Gabbana's highly glamorous mainline collection and walked the runway for the design duo's 2010 spring presentation, look 42 of 63. Crochet knitting, which ...
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2010s Italian Ruffled Skirts
2013 Giambattista Valli Leopard Chiffon Strapless Maxi-Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in London, GB
This playful leopard print chiffon maxi dress is by Giambattista Valli for his Resort 2013 collection. Leopard print is a recurring motif for the Italian fashion house, and here, it ...
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2010s French Evening Dresses
1990s Jacques Azagury Nude Chiffon Evening Slip Dress
Located in London, GB
This late 1990s to early 2000s Jacques Azagury evening gown is a tailored from romantic nude silk chiffon. It is inspired by antique slip-dresses and features a structured bust which...
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1990s British Evening Dresses
1900s Forrest and Sons Exceptional Silk and Soutache Work Coat
Located in London, GB
This intricately crafted, extraordinarily detailed jacket dates back to the late-Victorian / early Edwardian era of the 1900s. This piece is a wonderful example of soutache work. Ori...
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Early 1900s Irish Jackets
1920s Best and Co Green Lame Tiered Deco Print Dress
Located in London, GB
Original 1920s lame dress in gold, sage green, pale blue and dusk pink. Unlined, the fabric is light and airy, and the unusual construction of the gow...
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1920s American Evening Dresses
1970s Multi Coloured Polka Dot Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This original 1970s maxi dress combines two types of polka dot fabric in a bold format. The colour palette is a grassy green, teal, purple and white. The fabric is a starched lightwe...
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1970s British Maxi Dresses
1970s Elissa Pleated Cotton Maxi Skirt and Floral Top Set
Located in London, GB
This 1970s pleated cotton outfit from American boutique brand Elissa of California is made up of two separates along with a matching floral fabric...
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1970s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
2019 Alberta Ferretti Couture Cream Silk Rhinestone Dress with Train
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in London, GB
Alberta Ferretti designed this dress in 2019. Couture-crafted, it was made for actress Eva Longoria, who wore it to the Cannes Film Festival the same year. Generously designed from s...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses
2011 Valentino White Dress with Ruffle Detail and Embellished Strap
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
We believe this gown was made as part of Valentino’s Resort 2011 collection or a bridal collection from the same year. We have attached an image of Look 29/32 which has the same ruf...
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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses
2007 Jenny Packham Teal Sequinned Slip Dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in London, GB
Jenny Packham sequin-smothered gown, probably Fall 2007 collection. This striking teal colour was featured extensively on similar runway designs and this was the designer label brie...
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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses
1968 Documented Diorling by Christian Dior Blue Floral Coat Dress
By Diorling, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
The Diorling label was launched at the Christian Dior London boutique on Conduit Street in March 1968. Designed by Dior London head designer Jorn Langberg, the collection consisted o...
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1960s British Coats
1980s Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture Silk Cut Out Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
French couturier Jean Louis Scherrer trained at the House of Dior until the late 1950s. In 1962, he opened his eponymous couture house going on to dress some of the wealthiest women ...
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1980s French Evening Dresses
1970s Sorelle Fontana Brown Printed Silk Top with Gold Lurex
By Sorelle Fontana
Located in London, GB
The grand Italian Alta Moda fashion house Fontana was founded by the three Fontana sisters in 1943 and better known as Sorelle Fontana. The sisters dressed many celebrities, Royal Pr...
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1970s Italian Blouses
1950s Monochrome Shirtwaister Dress with Novelty Houndstooth Print
Located in London, GB
This unusual cotton dress was made in the 1950s by Welsmere Fashions and is tailored to a full-skirted, pleated style typical of this era. It has short-sleeves and a nipped-in waist....
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1950s British Casual Dresses
1940s Rayon Novelty Garden Print Skirt Suit with Velvet Trim
Located in London, GB
This 1940s novelty cold rayon skirt suit is tailored to a pretty and feminine tea-dress style, typical of this era. Both pieces are tailored from a midnight blue cloth which looks al...
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1940s British Skirt Suits
1970s Ted Lapidus Silk Shirt Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in London, GB
A stylish 1970s daywear piece by revered designer Ted Lapidus who began his long fashion career at the house of Dior before branching out on his own in 1951. He is known for his uni...
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1970s French Casual Dresses
2019 Runway Documented Givenchy Black Silk One Sleeve Gown
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
World-famous fashion house Givenchy was headed by artistic director Clare Waight Keller between 2017 and 2020. Keller filtered the house’s strong historical references through her le...
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2010s French Evening Dresses
1960s Gunne Sax Black Label Linen and Crochet Laced Bodice Dress
Located in London, GB
This Gunne Sax maxi-dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era. The label reads “Gunne Sax by Jessica”. This branding was used from 1969 into the early 1970s, marki...
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1960s American Wedding Dresses
1970s True Vintage Indian Paisley Cotton Muslin Dress
Located in London, GB
This true vintage Indian cotton dress was made in the late 1970s to early 1980s and is absolutely from the period and not a reproduction pi...
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1970s Indian Casual Dresses
2007 Prada 1940s Style Plum Crepe Dress
By Prada
Located in London, GB
This elegant Prada gown displays all the elevated, feminine trademarks that have become a part of Miuccia Prada’s signature style. Designed in 2007, it is tailored from smooth crepe ...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1996 Runway Katharine Hamnett Silver Sequin Mini Skirt and Top
By Katharine Hamnett
Located in London, GB
This playful party two-piece was designed by iconic British brand Katharine Hamnett for her Spring 1996 collection. The designer, Katharine E. Hamnett, founded her namesake label in ...
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1990s British Skirt Suits
2007 Gucci Runway Art Deco Print Dress with Crystal Appliqué
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
This documented Gucci dress from Frida Giannini walked the runway as part of the Fall 2007 show (look 20/47). A stand out piece in the runway show, it was also featured in the ad campaigns for the collection. The dress is tailored from black silk printed with arty deco motifs in shades of grey set against vibrant red, cornflower blue and burgundy. It is cut to a twisted, body-sweeping silhouette which falls to a mini-length with a short flippy skirt. The top has short sleeves and a rounded neckline that gives way at the back to a skin-flashing low-back that wraps around the waist and ties at the side with three large buckles. These buckles are the stand-out detailing on this piece - the fabric loops through two high-shine gold-tone metal rings, crowned on each side with a large art deco brooch...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1930s Pink Satin Slip with Lace Cut-Out
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful 1930s pink slip lingerie dress that has a set of interesting labels. The first being the design label 'Eros' Made in England and the second being a trademark la...
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1930s British Slips
1950s Pierre Balmain Couture Cream Jacquard Two Piece Bridal Set
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
This timeless 1950s New Look style demi couture two piece by Pierre Balmain is in impeccable condition with exceptional line and form. The soft cream jacquard fabric is embossed with...
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1950s French Wedding Dresses
1970s Oscar De La Renta Navy Floral Organza and Gold Lurex Maxi Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
This incredible lame maxi dress was designed by Oscar de la Renta circa 1968-1971. We have added a photo of a very similar Oscar de la Renta gown taken by David Bailey for the Septe...
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1970s American Evening Dresses
2000s Marc Jacobs Silver Lamé Flapper Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
This Marc Jacobs metallic dress is from a mainline collection circa 2000 - 2004. Most probably an early resort or pre-fall collection as we were unable to fine a runway match. Cut f...
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses
1930s Black Floral Lace Maxi Dress with Deep Mesh Flounce
Located in London, GB
This beautiful black lace maxi dress was made in the late 1930s. Gowns of this era are extremely collectable, particularly when they’re in such rare excellent condition. It is tailor...
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1930s British Evening Dresses
1960s French Couture Red Wool Applique Dress Suit
Located in London, GB
This magnificent 1960s French couture dress suit in scarlet appliqué is of exceptional quality and a rare and unusual find. Both separates are comprised of a soft woollen appliqué st...
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1960s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
1980s Victor Edelstein Couture Navy Silk Dress
By Victor Edelstein
Located in London, GB
This stylish and elegant late 1980s to early 1990s navy silk evening dress was designed by British couture designer Victor Edelstein. Edelstein founded his own British couture fashio...
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses
1950s Daniel Neals Plaid Print Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
This fun little waisted vintage cotton dress was designed in the 1950s. It has an all-over multi-coloured watercolour plaid print. This piece features a wide collar and wrap over fro...
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1950s American Day Dresses
1970s Novelty Printed Chiffon Pastel Shade Dress With Sash Belt
Located in London, GB
This charming 1970s printed chiffon dress is unlabelled however it is exceptionally pretty with a unique novelty print depicting romantic images of wistful girls and courting lovers ...
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1970s American Informal Dresses
1950s Japanese Novelty Print Design Dress
Located in London, GB
This is an original 1950s or early 1960s cotton dress with a very desirable novelty painterly scenic print showcasing a Japanese couple in traditional dress; Japanese fans and umbrel...
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1950s British Informal Dresses
1988 Ungaro Documented Silk Gold and Black Floral Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
Emanuel Ungaro founded his Parisian couture house in 1965 after a brief stint working for both Cristobal Balenciaga and Andre Courreges. He was known for his lively prints and excel...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
1990 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Dress with Gold Embellished Bodice
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This extraordinarily detailed dress was designed by Yves Saint Laurent for the 1990 Fall / Winter collection. Tailored from inky black silk velvet, it features voluminous silk bell-s...
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1990s French Evening Dresses
1980s Launer London Tosca Silk Pink Clutch with Gold Chain Strap
By Launer
Located in London, GB
Leather goods manufacturer Launer has created handbags in Britain since 1941. Granted a royal warrant in 1950, they were beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II. This elegant clutch b...
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1980s British Clutches
2015 Hervé Léger Runway Pink and Grey Bandage Dress with Stud Detail
By Herve Léger
Located in London, GB
French fashion house Hervé Léger was founded in 1985 by designer Hervé Peugnet who was credited as leading the design team which reshaped Chanel in the early 1980s prior to Karl Lage...
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2010s French Cocktail Dresses
2017 Alessandra Rich Documented White Ruffle Tulle Long Jacket
By Alessandra Rich
Located in London, GB
This striking white maxi dress jacket was part of Alessandra Rich’s Fall 2017 ready-to-wear collection (look 13/42). Tailored from dozens of net ruffles layered on top of each other,...
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2010s British Coats
2023 Giambattista Valli Runway Bow Bodice White Dress with Tulle Skirt
By Giambattista Valli
Located in London, GB
This highly romantic gown walked the runway as look 34 of 58 in Giambattista Valli’s Spring 2023 presentation. For this collection, Valli took inspiration from the flower markets, ar...
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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses
2010s Roberto Cavalli White and Silver Sequin Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, this flamboyant Roberto Cavalli evening gown, circa 2010, has a curve-accentuating silhouette and high-octane embellishment. Cut from smooth white silk, it has a high ...
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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses
2006 Armani Collezioni Black Satin Bustier Top and Maxi-Skirt
By Armani Collezioni
Located in London, GB
This graceful black evening ensemble was designed by Giorgio Armani in 2006 for his high-end ready to wear Collezioni line which has since been absorbed back into the mainline runway...
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Early 2000s Italian Skirt Suits
2015 Lanvin Emerald Green and Black Evening Dress with Train
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
This spotlight-stealing dress was designed as part of Lanvin’s Fall 2015 collection and was worn by Reese Witherspoon to the Critics’ Choice Awards in January 2015. Designed during A...
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2010s French Evening Gowns
1990s Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Navy Cut-out Coat Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Paco Rabanne's futuristic designs set him apart when he launched his namesake label in 1966. His use of nonconventional materials such as chain metal and plastics molded to the body...
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