Hanae Mori Lavender Angel Sleeve Dress, 1970s

Pauline Trigère was a prominent figure in putting American designers on the map. Like many of the acclaimed French couturiers, she was an expert at tailoring and had an eye for interesting volumes. However true-to-form of the American aesthetic, Trigère designs are known for their relative simplicity and elegance through ease. From the late 1960s, this magnificent dress is a fine example of why Trigère’s designs were so beloved in Hollywood during that period. Done in a woven cotton featuring an abstract floral print in white, chartreuse, pink, lavender, and ochre on a navy ground, this dress is a wearable work of art. The bodice begins with a high round collar and has incredible sheer kimono...

The 1970s embodied an interesting time for fashion. As the world became more connected and various cultural revolutions emerged, fashion became increasingly more playful and acted as...

Starting in 1950, Italian designer Averado Bessi began producing memorable styles that donned multicolored flora pints to fluid, lightweight fabrics. The...

The Trigère aesthetic is one of carefully crafted lines, and generally small extravagant details. However, Madame Trigère’s evening designs spared no detail in craftsmanship nor intr...

This extraordinary 1970s full length purple wool couture dress is by Greek couture dress is by celebrated Greek designer Nikos-Takis and is of excellent quality. This unusual piece f...

A very pretty French couture made 1970s dress, tailored from a mousseline (French for muslin) cotton. The notable print design is a delightful floral pattern in ombré purple-to-lilac...

VINTAGE GRACE NY Ossie Clark for Radley 1970's Purple Dress. Ossie Clark gained recognition from his designs of the 60s London fashion scene. Along with his wife Celia Birtwell, Cla...

Original 1970's Vintage Ossie Clark lavender gown made from Moss crepe. Signature Ossie Clark 1930's cut and design. UK size 10, which is more like a US ...