Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

2007 Runway Guy Laroche Purple Sequin Maxi Dress

$3,870
£2,958.82
€3,407.96
CA$5,423.06
A$6,054.33
CHF 3,172.38
MX$74,110.97
NOK 40,289.25
SEK 37,987.65
DKK 25,433.99
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

This is a magnificent purple sequin gown by Parisian Atelier Guy Laroche - the exact gown pictured from the Fall/Winter 2007 collection. It has a one shoulder finish, with a V neckline to both front and back, complete with original zip closure and hook and eye fastening. Lined in black silk chiffon, the main fabric of the dress is heavily embellished with a purple geometric sequin design, which catches the light beautifully as it moves. The waist and lower sections of the dress are broken up by black mesh detail, which is slightly transparent. The hem is also made up of the same black mesh fabric, reflecting the panels at the waist. The dress itself has an incredible weight to it and hangs beautifully on the body - it would be perfect for a black tie event, or sophisticated party. French designer Guy Laroche designed practical, haute couture garments throughout the 1950s up until his death in 1989. By the 2000s, his eponymous brand had taken a new, more modern direction under Damian Yee, who has worked with brands such as Karl Lagerfeld and Gucci, as well as with celebrities like Kylie Minogue and Lenny Kravitz. This particular dress is in fabulous vintage condition, with no marks or faults to note, and would fit up to a statuesque UK size 8-10 or US 4-6. Please note that the dress in unlabelled as this WAS the runway piece and was bought as part of a collection of couture and haute couture museum deaccession pieces. MEASUREMENTS: BUST (FABRIC HAS SOME STRETCH): 32-33 in. WAIST: 28 in. HIP: 35 in. LENGTH: 57 in.
  • Designer:
  • Brand:
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: 2-4 (US)Bust: 33 in (83.82 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 35 in (88.9 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU55017168662

More From This Seller

View All
2007 Runway Guy Laroche Couture Dark Mauve Halter-Neck Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent body-con maxi gown by Parisian Atelier Guy Laroche - the exact one which walked the runway for the Fall/Winter 2007 couture collection. A floor length creation ...
Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1960s couture amethyst purple dress is a real showstopper. Tailored from two frothy layers of purple silk of the finest quality, the top layer is made of soft flowing chiffon an...
Category

1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

1990s Bespoke Lilac Crystal-Embellished Gown
Located in London, GB
This is another bespoke creation from our fabulously wealthy client who had dresses made to order for her in the 1990s in France and Italy. Fashioned from a lilac spandex type fabric...
Category

1990s British Evening Gowns

1980s Marjon Couture Lilac Evening Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This high quality 1970s bright lilac evening dress was made by British label Trina Lewis and Marjon Couture at Baker Sportswear. The dress has a bustier top which is boned all the wa...
Category

1980s British Ball Gowns

Fine and Rare 1986 Antony Price Purple Bird Dress
By Antony Price
Located in London, GB
Fine and rare 1986 'bird dress' by legendary British designer Antony Price who created some of the most exclusive and glamourous evening wear of the 1970s and 1980s. The fabric is a ...
Category

1980s British Evening Dresses

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...
Category

1970s British Maxi Dress

You May Also Like

NEW Missoni Purple Embroidered Crochet Knit Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
A very elegant sequined crochet-knit gown in Missoni's signature crochet knit fabric Gorgeous piece, perfect for a classy evening Stunning purple color, embroidered with beautiful s...
Category

2010s Italian Evening Gowns

John Galliano purple ribbon crochet bias-cut maxi dress, fw 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano purple ribbon crochet maxi dress ▪ Scalloped detail around neckline and armholes ▪ Bias-cut skirt ▪ Button closures to the center-back ...
Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical purple sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 100% nylon. Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Invisible zip on the right side + hook&eye. Wrap on t...
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Evening Dresses

F/W 2005 Roberto Cavalli Runway Purple Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Satin Maxi Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous deep purple Roberto Cavalli gown. From the Fall/Winter 2005 collection, this stunning floor-length gown debuted on the season's runway in white as Look 66, modeled by Hye Park. This incredible gown...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dresses

Lanvin S/S 2007 Alber Elbaz Sz 38 Purple Rhinestone Encrusted Empire Waist Dress
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful LANVIN Spring / Summer 2007 Ete by ALBER ELBAZ purple / aubergine / eggplant rhinestone encrusted empire waist dress ! Tailored bodice with a free flowing body. Large rhine...
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Purple draped evening dress with sequin embellishment Monique Lhuillier
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple evening dress draped on the waist with sequin embellishment. Main fabric and lining: 100% silk. Polyester tulle. Padded bar and boned. Zip closure on the middle back and one ...
Category

2010s American Evening Dresses