Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Offering a bright green pleated sculptural Issey Miyake (labeled) Polyester dress and overtop. Overall length 52", length of top 29". Size M

Maxi dress by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garçons, Fall-Winter 1995, constructed entirely from black patchwork leather. The design comprises a cropped, darted bodice with short slee...

Featured in Vogue: The Timeless Appeal of the 90s Slip Dress. This Comme des Garçons’s Fall 1993 “Synergy” Collection bias-cut dress, crafted from flowe...

A stunning, work intensive, off white silk pant and semi sherr jacket set from Matsuda. The sheer jacket is open style and covered in elaborate corded embroidered lines and circles. The wide ankle length high waist pants have a front zipper, diagonal front pockets, adjustable button tabs at each side waist and a back waist yoke with 7" of vertical adjustable lacing at the center. Lots of couture level...

A fabulous brown parachute skirt from Comme des Garcons, CDG AD 1990 collection. The skirt is full comprised of draped, asymmetric, overlapping layers ...

A beautiful color block signature micro pleated maxi dress from Issey Miyake in vertical panels of green, chocolate brown and orange. It has a stand up collar, long sleeves and slips...

2006 FALL/WINTER Collection Rare JUNYA WATANABE army green lace and cotton patch-work fishtail gown with a fitted bodice, halter neckline and cut-outs throughout the construction. Ne...

Rare diaphanous black cotton lace tunic dress designed in 1987 by Rei Kawakubo (Japanese, born 1942) for her avant garde Comme des Garcons design house. The dress has multiple ways o...

A vintage midcentury red silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind handcrafted fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricate d...

Junya Watanabe evening dress composed of crushed velvet in deep purple from the Fall-Winter 1997 collection. The garment is engineered with flatlock seams and geometric panel constru...

Cream silk, dress with floral detail designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to the 2012 Spring/Summer collection. Size 'M'. Would be spectacular as a wedding dress. Ap...

Rare diaphanous lace cotton tunic dress designed in 1987 by Rei Kawakubo (Japanese, born 1942) for her avant garde Comme des Garcons design house. One of the same dresses is also p...

Extremely Issey Miyake Beautifully "Work of Art" Draped Deconstruct Black "balloon pockets" optional jacket/dress has a single button in front. What makes this piece a work of art...

Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier Femme circa 1990's. Dress features a military-style color palette in camouflage print. A vintage camo print similar t...

For his design mentor Rei Kawakubo's Japanese brand Comme des Garcons, Junya Wantanabe made this inimitable semi-transparent white taffeta floaty ruffled-V-neck sleeveless pullover dress with distinct parachute elements, cutwork, and adjustable ruching and draping as "Look 1 and 2" (see photos) for the Parisian fashion show debut of his Spring/Summer 2003 collection. The stunning combination of contrasts range from romantic-to-combat themes, gathered-to-flowing construction, raw-to-finely-finished edges, soft-to-hard materials, and gossamer-to-dense textural fabrics. Secured on the exterior of the dress with bold silver hardware, the parachute-like 100%-cotton grosgrain straps are mostly enclosed within multiple diagonal and vertical ruched channels to enable symmetrical or asymmetrical draping and lengthening of the thin synthetic fabric into multiple swags. Strap ends can freely hang from the functional hardware on the front of the dress and below its sides--as if they could be yanked to release the fabric into a drifty parachute sail. With the potential to be a stunning formal overlay if worn with a minimalist wedding gown or long skirt, the reverse side of the voluminous dress is equally remarkable for its ruffled diamond-shaped cutout at the lower back, where it is intersected by a trio of linked thick straps that are secured to a looped ruched channel. This creates an elongated bustle with a dramatic central 19-inch slit between the two swags that each extend 43 inches below the outer shoulder hem. This premiere-catwalk dress is distinguished from others in Wantanabe's "Parachute Jumper" collection by the complexity of its top. Two ruched straps form an X-shape via silver hardware at the upper back, extending to the front over the shoulders to form an adjustable face-flattering ruched V-neck with silver-hardware-linked narrow straps. The soft folds of the neckline contribute to the raised ruffle collar, as well as flow to the shoulder seams. The hand-cut hem was designed unfinished and meant to fray, although it has not given its minimal wear and very good condition consistent with only age and storage. See our photos of the care/material tags. All tags remain, including from the Italian concept-store 10 Corso Como, where it was purchased in Milan. The "Made in Japan" size is a large-running "S" due to the pullover and adjustable style of the dress, which is equivalent to an Italian-size 44 or U.S.-size 6. Beyond a convertible dress...

1970S Floral Japanese Print With Fans Kimono

Incredible dark brown 1920s-inspired flapper dress by Issey Miyake with side ties and intricate beadwork along the low waist. Deep plunging neckline and flattering body hugging shape...

A stunning wedding kimono dating from the 1980s . In red shot silk with gold thread detail in the design of Cranes, Ume,/ Plum Blossom and Bamboo. Crane...

A rare example of a red and gold thread kimono with a design of multicoloured iris. .The meaning of flowers is called Hanakotoba in Japan, this is linked to the Buddhist teaching of ...

Rare vintage 56G S/S 2006 Japanese designer black and white newspaper / novelty print cotton sac dress! Features prints of newspaper / book clipping, gargoyles, and dancing witches. ...

Breathtaking ISSEY MIYAKE Design! Can't get over this beautiful construction! The Pleats Please Scorpio Dress. It's fascinating to me how something made of soft, liquid feeling fabri...

1960s Hanae Mori Silk - Begdorf Goodman Tangerine floral print silk strapless gown with bow and shawl. Dress measurement : Bust : 34 inches / Waist : 28 inches/ Hip 36 inches Dress l...

The subtlest of inventive details makes this day dress a refined standout from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garçons. The tank top bodice inverts at the front and back, creating layer...

YOHJI YAMAMOTO rare 1995 shibori dyed green black deconstructed dress S Reference: PYCN/A00062 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Designer: Yohji Yamamoto Collection: 1995 Material: Cotton Color:...

Black summer-weight wool dress with asymmetrical embroidered lace neckline and hem from Comme des Garcons as seen on the spring 1991 runway. Size 'M'. Dress measures approximately: 4...

Comme des Garçons, Fall-Winter 2011: A dress constructed from vintage scarves in an array of vibrant patterns and colors, including red, blue, gold, and purple, juxtaposed with black...

This Comme des Garçons dress plays with transparency and layering, offering a minimalist, architectural silhouette typical of Rei Kawakubo's signature design approach in the early 90...

In 1996, Japanese Junya Wantanabe (b.1961) made this sculptural red whorled-rose jacquard padded cocoon coat/evening jacket/cape to convert to an equally unique and versatile asymmet...

1990S COMME DES GARCONS Cream Cotton Minimalist Two Piece Dress

Hanae Mori calligraphic print gown in graphic black and white semi sheer georgette. One piece gown with tucked bib and button placket at...

Futuristic designer Issey Miyake has mastered the technique of creating sculptural works of art in cloth. His innovative pattern cutting and signature use of micro pleating give his garments a unique form. As one of the earliest designers to take on this style of fashion, Miyake is held in high regard as a pioneer of these creative, out-of-this-world fashions. From the Pleats Please line, this rare collector’s dress is done in a pleated fabric in shades of midnight blue, electric purple, red, magenta, cerulean, chartreuse, brown, sage, and neon green. The bright colors have a prismatic quality that makes the dress pop visually, giving the eye something new to appreciate from each angle while elevating this garment to a work of art. The dress begins with a high straight neckline and long sleeves that reach the wrists. The front of the dress is fitted throughout, creating an elegant sheath that falls to a maxi length several inches above the ankles. The body of the dress is done in midnight blue pleats with a section of purple at the bust and a section of neon green near the hem that draws the eye. Thigh-high slits at each side of the dress allow for greater ease of movement while introducing a welcome risqué element that helps balance the volume of material on display. Size: Small Measurements: Bust: 32 inches Waist: 30 inches Length: 50 inches An incredible panel at the back of the dress is made up of a vivid patchwork of color-blocked fabric, adding extra depth and gravitas to this Avant Garde masterpiece. The top of the panel can be folded over the front of the shoulders to create a curving, cocoon-like shawl, or folded together at the back like wings at rest. The panel spans the entire length of the dress and is slightly higher at the neck, adding volume and a delightful sculptural element to the otherwise columnar silhouette of the dress. An unforgettable addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, this rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please dress is the perfect choice for a wedding, gala, or special occasion, and is sure to turn heads for many years to come. This vintage Issey Miyake dress...

▪ Issey Miyake rare layered pleated dress ▪ Consisting of four-layered individual garments ▪ A-line shape ▪ Designed to bounce up and down when worn ▪ Yellow, green, orange, and bl...

▪ Junya Watanabe cotton dress ▪ All-over floral pattern with pale blue background ▪ Puff sleeves ▪ Adjustable white harness straps ▪ Detachable backpack ▪ Double layered skirt ▪...

A vintage Mid-Century ivory color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial kimono. One of a kind hand crafted. Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricat...

A vintage midcentury red color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind handcrafted . Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with in...

▪ Yohji Yamamoto black silk suit skirt ▪ Single-breasted jacket ▪ Detachable voluminous padded cuffs ▪ Ankle-length skirt with back kick split ▪ SI...

Incredible Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black avant garde draped dress. Partially lined, no closure (pulls on over the head). The marked size is medium. The bust measures 36&...

Rare vintage knit dress by Junko Koshino. Asymmetric hemline and yellow, black and silver striped design. Details: Unlined Shoulder Pads Can Be Re...

Fabulous ISSEY MIYAKE ensemble, sculptureal pleated set of top and skirt. Rare numbered Collectors pieces. Iridescent colour shimmering teal grean. Icionic Myake, vintage designer c...

▪ 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...

A vintage Mid-Century ivory color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial kimono. One of a kind. Fabulous museum quality ceremonial kimono in pure silk with intricate detailed h...

Futuristic designer Issey Miyake has mastered the technique of creating sculptural works of art in cloth. His innovative pattern cutting and signature use of micro pleating give his garments a unique form. As one of the earliest designers to take on this style of fashion, Miyake is held in high regard as a pioneer of these creative, out-of-this-world fashions. From the Issey Miyake Spring 2008 collection, this beautiful Avant Garde dress is done in a silver-grey pleated fabric. The dress presents a playful and sophisticated aesthetic throughout as the fabric is arranged in tiers of vertical fin-like folds that extend from the bust to the asymmetric hem of the skirt, creating sinuous columns that give this dress a unique visual movement of its own. The horizontal seams of the tiers are fitted with elastic throughout, providing extra stretch while highlighting the fascinating sculptural qualities of this dress. The fitted dress begins with a simple gathered neckline and incredible angular sleeves that fan outward from the shoulders in pleated arcs. The elegant sleeves hug the upper arms like a wrap or a shawl, allowing the horizontal pleats to create an unbroken line from shoulder to shoulder. Small openings beneath each arm allow for greater ease of movement while lending this dress a unique risqué element that is best appreciated when viewed from the side. Measurements: Size estimate: XS/SML Bust: 30 unstretched can stretch up to 36 inches Waist: 28 -32 inches Hips: Full Length: 43 inches The dress culminates in a magnificent bell-shaped skirt with a curving hem that falls in a spiraling asymmetric flounce below the knee at one side of the dress, adding a satisfying note of drama that balances the theatrical shoulders. A head-turning selection from the Issey Miyake Fête line, this incredible dress is meant for the spotlight and is the perfect choice for a wedding, gala, or special occasion. This vintage Issey Miyake dress...

Junya Watanabe 2002 Denim Runway Dress This exceptional Junya Watanabe runway dress, labeled for Comme des Garçons, epitomizes avant-garde design ...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Issey Miyake white "goddess" concept dress from the SS 2003 collection. Made of high-quality materials, this dress features a white...

▪ Comme des Garçons 'Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets Body' dress ▪ Designed by Rei Kawakubo ▪ Museum piece ▪ Two-tone purple and green polyester organz...

Contemporary Japanese fashion tends to have a creative edge and bricolage aesthetic. Balancing these two concepts, Junya Watanabe’s Fall 2006 collection showcased a runway of what can be described as curated anarchy. Streetwear styles...

Rare Limited Edition brand new with tags COMME DES GARCONS NOIR KEI NINOMIYA black sleeveless Avant Garde cotton dress! Features a ...

- Comme Des Garçons by Rei Kawakubo - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Spring Summer 1998 “Clustering Beauty” collection - Grey silk and cotton maxi dress - Multi-layered standing collar...

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage black velvet crisscross corset red cocktail dress IT7AR S Reference: TGAS/D00286 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Material: Triacetate, Polyester...

Stunning vintage Hanae Mori dress!!! 100% lined silk. Inside hook-and-eye closures. Great for the office, or a cocktail party! Fully lined. In great condition. Approximately Size Med...

▪ Brand: Comme Des Garçons ▪ Creative Director: Rei Kawakubo ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1984 ▪ Fabric: 65% Rayon, 35% Silk ▪ Details: Large asymmetric drapes and tucks sewn with a wh...

Issey Miyake Graphic Black White Dress in signature pleats. The various patterns look like a night time cityscape. Pullover style with open slash collar with long, lean silhouette. S...

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Yohji Yamamoto evening ensemble in turquoise blue and green teal. The ensemble features a fitted tuxedo vest with a scarf closur...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer vintage Undercover grey dress featuring a gathered bodice, bubble skirt and silver grommet embellishment. Undercover Size 2 100% Silk Exce...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Junya Watanabe black crepe drape dress featuring faux fur panels, v neckline, asymmetrical hemline, soft shoulders, shawl sleeves, ...

COMME DES GARCONS 1998 Vintage grey cowl neck flutter seam 3D cut midi dress S Reference: PYCN/A00099 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: SS1998 Material: Ray...

Comme des Garçons Black and Gold Polka Dot Sheer Mesh Long Dress - Size Small This early 2000’s sheer black and gold polka dot long dress is a really showstopper. 20+ years later the...

This Comme des Garçons dress from the Fall-Winter 1993 collection features a body made from a black jacquard fabric with a subtle floral pattern, offering a relaxed, floor-length sil...