1980s Joan Leslie Black Satin Evening Dress with Large Bow

This 1930s French couture evening dress is a luxurious wardrobe addition for any fans of this era, or anyone after an eye-catching gown for an upcoming event. It is crafted from high...

This is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the black taffeta silk design is exquisite. Its the first thing you notice about this dress which has the most unusual construction. The skirt's textured element from a distance looks like a floral design but its actually a large number of circular pleated stitched designs. The way the fabric is pulled and stitched creates an almost 3D effect. We have never seen this work before but it would have taken a very skilled seamstress and an incredible amount of time to do it. The dress style is a classic shirtwaister design with three taffeta covered buttons to fasten the bodice which is beautifully shaped and Princess seamed. The sleeves are three quarter length and feature a folded cuff...

This is a lovely vintage evening gown from Eleanora Garnett. It is made of a draped black chiffon with a taffeta lining. there is black velvet bow cluster at the back zipper closure....

Gorgeous 1960's Geoffrey Beene black gown. Black silk bodice with faux buttons and a fabulous huge bow. Skirt is wool and has a very slight A-line shape, with two large flat front po...