Léonard of Paris black and pink surrealist lips print silk dress, circa 1980

Yves Saint Laurent's Chinese collection corresponded with the launch of the fragrance Opium. Similar to previous folkloric inspired collections, the Chinese collection is also about a release of imagination, dreams and the mystery that foreign lands evoked. This cheongsam dress, a modern Chinese garment, in Yves Saint Laurent's collection symbolises the exotic and erotic Shanghai nightlife of the 1920s-1930s. The unique cut of the dress features a slit that can be unbuttoned all the way up to the shoulder to seduce, reveal and celebrate feminine sensuality. Constructed from the most fluid and luxurious satin material, the cheongsam, it is adorned with jet buttons and trimmed with braids on the cuffs, hem and collar. Lined with jet black fluid satin material the dress looks and feels luxurious. The print gives an iridescent surface pattern, that suggests the iconography of woven and embroidered imperial Chinese dragons robes...

Lanvin is the oldest surviving couture house in continuous existence since 1909. Jeanne Lanvin(1867-1946)’ s legacy to the world of fashion is youth, beauty, and feminine-modernity s...

This elegance and feminine Saint Laurent dress is constructed from embossed silk dress with black polka dots on white background. Featuring a V-neckline with gathered shoulders and ...

“One should always be tempted to untie a woman’s clothes” – Yves Saint Laurent A symbol of femininity and the love that Yves Saint Laurent had for women, the bow — be it demure or sexy, a velvet loop or a satin tie — has woven its way through his collections. Here the bold fuchsia taffeta bow gracefully placed to create the visual effect of a corset on the black velvet to highlight the lovely décolleté of the evening dress. the bold fuchsia colour is also a signature of the designer's style. Saint Laurent had a colour philosophy believing that colour is a " reflection of the soul'. But the right colour combination was essential. Here a bold splash of fuchsia juxtaposed with velvety black gives a magical visual effect. This iconic evening dress shows the designer's dexterity in creating fashion for women that is inventive, elegant, has youthful exuberance, theatrical daring and great visual beauty. This evening dress spoke eloquently of the designer’s timeless sense of style and huge influence on fashion that is a template for style that is still followed today. This 1980s cocktail dress...

Christian Dior Homage to France cocktail dress is constructed with a silk material decorated with single knotted sequins. Featuring long batwing sleeves with zips at the cuffs and a ...

Louis Feraud visual illusion dress Throughout his career, which started in the 1950s, Louis Feraud dressed very chic women and actresses, including Ingrid Bergman and Elisabeth Taylor...

- Gucci by Tom Ford black safari maxi dress from fall 1996 collection. - Front closure with gold Gucci "G" zipper, pointed collar and long le...

A stunning vintage silk dress by Donald Campbell. In a pretty black and white print with texture, the dress has a v neckline with sash detail, gathering at the shoulders , elasticate...

Vintage Chanel Boutique dark blue silk evening dress with ivory V-neck collar. Decorated with black ribbon and a small bow. Long straight sleeves with one button on the one side. Per...

Dolce&Gabbana silk case dress with leopard print. Fastens with a zipper on the back, there is a slot on the skirt. Length - 101 cm Armpit to armpit - 41 cm Waist - 66 cm Hips - ...

An exquisite vintage demi couture evening gown from the 1980s by Nina Ricci. Beautifully constructed with many details, finished by hand, in a sumptuous black velvet with a white p...

Stunning vintage one shoulder gown with acetate and silk bows adorned with a belt around the waist. Period: 1990s Additional information: Fabric:...