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Jean Paul Gaultier orange twisted bodysuit, ss 1998
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier bodysuit
▪ Spring-Summer 1998
▪ Allover orange print features the artwork 'Krishna Leela' by Raja Ravi Varma (1910)
▪ A single piece that wraps around ...
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1990s Italian Bodysuits
Jean Paul Gaultier 'Safe Sex Forever' tattoo print 2 piece set, ss 1996
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier 2-piece set
▪ Spring-Summer 1996
▪ Iconic 'Safe Sex Forever' tattoo-print
▪ Halter-neck crop top
▪ High-rise panties
▪ 78% Nylon, 22% Spandex
▪ Siz...
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Vivienne Westwood black velvet and tartan silk corset with crystals, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood corset
▪ Fall-Winter 1993
▪ Black velvet stomacher and back piece
▪ Black power-mesh corset bodice
▪ Signature MacAndreas tartan silk...
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1990s English Corsets
Atelier Versace steel grey silk and chainmail couture evening dress, fw 1998
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Atelier Versace evening dress
▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace
▪ Fall-Winter 1998
▪ Crafted from bias-cut steel grey silk chiffon
▪ Features long flared sleeves with...
Category
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vivienne Westwood faux fur corset, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Corset
▪ Fall-Winter 1993
▪ Stomacher and shoulder straps adorned with faux fur
▪ Black power-mesh corset bodice
▪ Internal boning provides excellent support and structure, allowing the corset to shape and contour the wearer's figure effectively
▪ Zip closure at the rear
▪ UK10 - FR38 - US6
▪ Made in England
Image Credits
- Image 4, 12: Conde Nast Archive
- Image 5: Elle Magazine, Sep 1993, ph. Gilles Bensimon...
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1990s English Corsets
Vivienne Westwood 'Cafe Society' white knitted lace corset, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood corset
▪ Spring-Summer 1994, 'Cafe Society' Collection
▪ Museum Grade
▪ White knitted cotton lace
▪ Long tassels adorning the neckline and shoulder str...
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1990s French Corsets
Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim knit and lace evening dress, fw 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior evening dress
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ 'Fly Girl' Collection, Fall-Winter 2000
▪ Crafted from a figure-hugging viscose stocking-stitch knit with...
Category
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano multicoloured striped python flares, ss 2002
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior exotic leather flared trousers
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Spring-Summer 2002
▪ Crafted from green, yellow and...
Category
Early 2000s French Pants
Alexander McQueen black acetate jersey dress with nude mesh insert, ss 1996
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Alexander McQueen evening dress
▪ 'The Hunger' collection, Spring-Summer 1996
▪ Museum Grade
▪ Crafted from black fluid acetate jersey fabric
▪ Features a nude nylon-mesh ...
Category
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Gianni Versace blue lace bodysuit and leggings set, fw 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace 2 piece set
▪ Fall-Winter 1993
▪ Blue stretch-lace with dyed stripes in yellow, turquoise and black
▪ V-neck bodysuit with concea...
Category
1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Gianni Versace turquoise python tiered skirt, fw 1999
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace knee-length leather skirt
▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace
▪ Fall-Winter 1999
▪ Expertly crafted from four tiers of dyed turquoise...
Category
1990s Italian Skirts
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink and orange fur shirt jacket, fw 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior fur shirt jacket
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Fall-Winter 2001
▪ Rabbit fur, meticulously dyed in a pink and orange checkerboard pri...
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Early 2000s French Jackets
Gianni Versace black wet-look strapless evening dress with cut outs, ss 1998
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Archival Gianni Versace strapless evening dress crafted from black wet-look stretch jersey, complemented by a vibrant hot pink lining. This exquisite dress features a stylish cut-out...
Category
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Roberto Cavalli burgundy cut-velvet halterneck evening dress, fw 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli halter neck evening dress
▪ Fall-Winter 2004
▪ Burgundy silk-rayon cut-velvet with metallic gold flecking
▪ Plunging cowl neck
▪ Halterneck string ties with decora...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Roberto Cavalli pleated metallic green cupro 'Cleopatra' evening dress, fw 2007
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli 'Cleopatra' evening dress
▪ Fall-Winter 2007
▪ Metallic green cupro jersey
▪ Finely pleated bodice
▪ Plunging v-neck with underwire bra detail
▪ Floor-length drap...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano coral silk evening skirt and top set, fw 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening skirt and top set
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Fall-Winter 2004
▪ Coral silk chiffon
▪ Ruffled trimmings
▪ Spaghetti strap vest top with two off-sh...
Category
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano pink silk evening dress with floral and polkadot motif, ss 2006
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano summer evening dress
▪ Spring-Summer 2006
▪ Pink bias-cut silk with polkadot and floral motif
▪ 2 Spaghetti straps and 1 off-shoulder strap
▪ Draped detail across th...
Category
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano black mesh top with tattoo motifs, fw 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival top
▪ Fall-Winter 1997
▪ Constructed from black nylon-viscose mesh
▪ Allover tattoo motifs featuring flags, roses and snakes
▪ Lo...
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1990s French Sweaters
Vivienne Westwood metallic silver knitted corset sweater, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood archival corset-sweater
▪ Fall-Winter 1993
▪ Open-knit in metallic silver yarn
▪ Built-in nude corset
▪ Cutout at the ch...
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1990s English Corsets
Christian Dior by John Galliano silver open-knit dress with lace trim, fw 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior archival dress
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Fall-Winter 1998
▪ Knitted from metallic silver viscose yarn with open-knit chevro...
Category
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Gianni Versace tiger-print pony hair leather pants, fw 1999
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace leather pants
▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace
▪ Fall-Winter 1999
▪ Constructed from pony hair leather with tiger print
▪ Straight cut
▪ Mid-rise
▪ Concealed ...
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1990s Italian Pants
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld white quilted nylon skirt and sports vest, ss 2001
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Chanel archival sports set
▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld
▪ Grey and white polyamide fitted sports vest
▪ Large rubber Chanel logo badge at the back
▪ White square-quilted m...
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Early 2000s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Junya Watanabe 'Techno-Couture' honeycomb organza runway ensemble, fw 2000
By Junya Watanabe
Located in London, GB
▪ Junya Watanabe - Comme des Garçons 'Techno-Couture' runway ensemble
▪ Fall-Winter 2000
▪ Museum Grade
▪ Cocoon coat of honeycomb constructed amber polyester-organza
▪ Slits for...
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Early 2000s Japanese Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival evening dress
▪ Fall-Winter 2005
▪ Constructed from black acetate-viscose twill
▪ Silk flower stem shaped inserts
▪ Organza ...
Category
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Martin Margiela oversized destroyed burgundy knitted sweater vest, fw 2000
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
▪ Martin Margiela oversized burgundy knitted sweater vest
▪ Fall-Winter 2000
▪ Museum Grade
▪ Produced by Miss Deanna
▪ Constructed from bur...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Sweaters
Ruffo Research by A.F. Vandevorst shearling pullover sweater, fw 2000
By A.F. VANDEVORST
Located in London, GB
▪ Ruffo Research shearling pullover sweater
▪ Creative Director: A.F. Vandevorst
▪ Fall-Winter 2000
▪ Ruffo is a luxury leather company founded by Ruffo Corsi in 1966 and has since produced leather pieces for prestigious fashion houses such as Gianni Versace, Prada, Jil Sander, Dolce & Gabbana and many more. The Autumn-Winter 1998 collection saw the launch of the Ruffo Research project which concluded with the season of Spring-Summer 2003. The project was dedicated to the creation and research of unique leather pieces designed by cutting-edge, emerging designers; Antonio Berardi, Véronique Branquinho, Raf Simons, A.F. Vandervorst, Sophia Kokosalaki, Alexandre Matthieu...
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Early 2000s Italian Sweaters
Christian Dior by John Galliano deconstructed brown leather wrap skirt, ss 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior deconstructed leather wrap skirt
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Spring-Summer 2001
▪ Constructed from brown distressed l...
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Early 2000s French Skirts
Roberto Cavalli brocade printed silk evening dress with ruffled skirt, fw 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli evening slip dress
▪ Fall-Winter 2004
▪ Constructed from silk
▪ Patchwork motif of leopard and brocade prints in shades of orange, purple, red, blue and gold
▪ Mi...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Dolce & Gabbana yellow glitter mini skirt suit, ss 1995
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana evening skirt suit
▪ 'Hollywood Glamour', Spring-Summer 1995
▪ Showpiece
▪ Constructed from yellow glitter felt
▪ Ivory satin trim, collar and buttons
▪ Single-b...
Category
1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Givenchy by John Galliano black strapless evening dress and lace bolero, ss 1997
By Givenchy, John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy runway ensemble
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Spring-Summer 1997
▪ Museum Grade
▪ Black crêpe strapless evening dress
▪ Draped bustier with built-in supportive boni...
Category
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Roberto Cavalli beige printed silk jersey corseted mini dress, fw 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli beige printed silk jersey mini dress
▪ Fall-Winter 2003
▪ Built-in corset, bra and bodysuit
▪ Ruched bodice
▪ Rolled shoulder...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano green lace beaded skirt suit, fw 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior green lace skirt suit
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Fall-Winter 2003
▪ Fitted jacket with silver beaded cotton trim
▪ Front hook fastenings
▪ Calf-length ...
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Early 2000s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
John Galliano baby pink fuzzy knitted crop top with zippers, ss 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano crop top
▪ Spring-Summer 2000
▪ Constructed from baby pink fuzzy Angora
▪ Asymmetric cut
▪ Zip fastening at the chest extending into two halter-neck ties
▪ Spaghet...
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Early 2000s Italian Shirts
Christian Dior by John Galliano black bias-cut satin evening dress, fw 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Fall-Winter 2000
▪ Constructed from bias-cut black crêpe back satin
▪ Asymmetric draped bodice
▪ Cowl neck
▪ High...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black silk taffeta evening dress, ss 1986
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Chanel evening dress
▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld
▪ Spring-Summer 1986
▪ Constructed from black silk taffeta
▪ Fitted bodice with horizontal pleats
▪ Asymmetric draped sho...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano black bias-cut satin evening dress with chain straps, ss 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress
▪ Spring-Summer 2002
▪ Constructed from black bias-cut satin
▪ Cowl neck
▪ Multi-strand metal chain shoulder straps
▪ Diamond-shaped panelling at the...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano bottle green bias-cut crêpe evening dress, fw 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano bias-cut evening dress
▪ 'Hairclips' Fall-Winter 1988;
▪ One of Galliano's first bias-cut evening dresses which would later become a recurrent theme throughout his c...
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1980s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano fw 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink mini skirt suit
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Fall-Winter 1997
▪ Single-breasted blazer jacket in pink wool
▪ Trimmed wi...
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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Prada embellished orange silk organza top and skirt set, fw 1999
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Prada 2-piece set
▪ Creative Director: Miuccia Prada
▪ Fall-Winter 1999
▪ Constructed from orange silk organza
▪ Beaded leaf-shaped organza appliques
▪ Green suede trim
▪ Crew-...
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
John Galliano black bias-cut velvet evening dress with train, ss 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress
▪ Spring-Summer 2003
▪ Constructed from bias-cut black cut-velvet with floral motifs
▪ Crystal shoulder straps
▪ Floor-length skirt with train
▪ FR 42...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vivienne Westwood hand-cut red cotton circle-cut dress, ss 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood 'sun-wheel' dress
▪ 'Cut, Slash & Pull' Spring-Summer 1991
▪ Museum Grade
▪ Constructed from red cotton with hand-cut design
▪ Ruffled neckline
▪ Bishop sleeves...
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1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
Dolce & Gabbana bejewelled hand-painted jute two piece set , ss 1992
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana two piece set
▪ Spring-Summer 1992
▪ Museum piece
▪ Constructed from natural jute with hand-painted artwork
▪ Fringed trim
▪ Jewel adornments
▪ Cropped bustier
...
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Skirt with Metal Ball Trim, FW 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pleated mini skirt
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Fall-Winter 2002
▪ Constructed from clay-coloured heavyweight silk with yellow diamond-shaped print
▪ Gold e...
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Early 2000s French Skirts
Roberto Cavalli sage green silk corset, ss 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli cropped bustier / corset
▪ Constructed from sage green silk
▪ Halter-neck ties with chain and feather adornments
▪ Lace-up fastening
▪...
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Early 2000s Italian Corsets
Yohji Yamamoto black asymmetric draped evening dress, ss 1998
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
▪ Yohji Yamamoto evening dress
▪ Spring-Summer 1998
▪ Constructed from black polyester; twisted and draped around the bodice
▪ Rare runway piece
▪ Size Small
▪ Made in Japan
All ph...
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1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano metallic copper viscose knit with floral motif maxi dress, fw 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano maxi dress
▪ Fall-Winter 2000
▪ Constructed from metallic copper viscose knit with floral motifs
▪ Chantilly lace trim
▪ Double-layered
▪ Four spaghetti straps
▪ Fl...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano black evening dress with lace inserts, ss 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Spring-Summer 1999
▪ Constructed from black Viscose Crepe de Chine
▪ Chantilly lace inserts in a chevron pattern...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano foiled black open-knit evening dress, fw 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress
▪ Creative Director: John Galliano
▪ Constructed from black foiled open-knit viscose
▪ Large turn-over collar which can be draped in multiple ways
▪ ...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Gucci by Tom Ford black silk ruched evening dress with tired skirt, ss 2003
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Gucci evening dress
▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford
▪ Spring-Summer 2003
▪ Constructed from black silk
▪ Deep-v neckline
▪ Ruched bodice and sleeves
▪ Tired ruffled floor-length s...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Gianni Versace yellow lambskin leather top and skirt, ss 2003
By Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace leather top and skirt set
▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace
▪ Constructed from yellow lambskin leather
▪ Fitted leather top with open back and lace-up fastenin...
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Early 2000s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Valentino plum silk angel-sleeve evening dress, fw 2002
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
▪ Valentino evening dress
▪ Fall-Winter 2002
▪ Constructed from two layers of silk in plum and wine
▪ Off-shoulder neckline
▪ Inverted pleats at the shoulder and hips
▪ Angel sleev...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Versace plum and chartreuse ombré pleated silk chiffon evening dress, ss 2006
By Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Versace evening dress
▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace
▪ Spring-Summer 2006
▪ Constructed from ombré silk chiffon in a shades of plum and chartreuse
▪ Finely pleated bodice ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vivienne Westwood black sheepskin coat, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood rare coat
▪ Fall-Winter 1992
▪ Constructed from black sheepskin
▪ Outsized sheepskin collar and cuffs
▪ Double-breasted fa...
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1990s English Coats and Outerwear
Vivienne Westwood black sheepskin oversized shawl, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood oversized shawl
▪ Fall-Winter 1992
▪ Constructed from black sheepskin
▪ Backed with metallic-silver leather
▪ Raw edge
▪ One Size
▪ Made in England
All photog...
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1990s English Coats and Outerwear
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture brown suede and fur cocoon coat, fw 1983
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture cocoon coat
▪ Fall-Winter 1983
▪ Constructed from brown suede
▪ Beaver fur trim
▪ Oversized fit
▪ Structured shoulders
▪ Silk lining
▪ Size a...
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1980s French Coats and Outerwear
Gucci by Tom Ford black goat hair coat, fw 2001
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Gucci runway coat
▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford
▪ Fall-Winter 2001
▪ Constructed from black goat hair
▪ Oversized fit
▪ Size IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
▪ Made in Italy
All pho...
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Early 2000s Italian Coats and Outerwear
John Galliano black bias-cut embroidered crepe evening dress, fw 2004
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano black evening dress
▪ Fall-Winter 2004
▪ Constructed from bias-cut acetate-viscose crepe
▪ Multi coloured novelty embroideries of 'Galliano Soda' bottles
▪ Decorati...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Jean Paul Gaultier black knitted wool caged corset sweater dress, fw 1989
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier sweater dress
▪ Fall-Winter 1989
▪ Constructed from black ribbed-knit wool
▪ Turtle neck
▪ Caged skirt made up of a lattice of corse...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld limited edition evening mini baguette bag, c. 2000
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
▪ Fendi evening mini baguette bag
▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld
▪ c. 2000
▪ Limited edition artisanal piece
▪ Hand woven pvc-coated and silk m...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vivienne Westwood black leather headband with light up Satyr horns, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood black leather headband
▪ 'Britain Must Go Pagan', Spring-Summer 1988
▪ Battery-powered light-up acrylic Satyr horns
▪ Unlabelled show piece
▪ First seen on the c...
Category
1980s French Hats
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