Norma Kamali OMO Dress Black Dolman Scrunchy Batwing Sleeve Vintage 80s Size M

This incredibly rare 2pc evening gown was made by Valentino for the 1989 Spring/Summer collection, and featured on page 204 of the book, Valentino, Thirty Years of Magic, published by Rizzoli in 1992. Valentino was often inspired by medieval art and this design was based upon a 16th century wooden stool, inlaid with tortoiseshell and mother-of-pear. This ensemble can also be seen online as a video of the runway collection from the period. An identical ensemble was featured in the exhibit 'Nan Kempner: American Chic' which was on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from 12/06 - 3/07 and at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco from 6/07 - 11/07. Kempner owned and wore the same set. This ensemble consists of a brown silk chiffon top completely covered in sequins, mother-of-pearl leaves, gold chain embroidery...

Authentic, preowned and vintage Bill Blass Black Cocktail Dress with sculptural floral appliqué, likely made in the late 70s. A chic little black dress with a twist! It features an...

Vintage Donald Brooks Boutique Metallic Diamond Pattern Maxi Dress with zip front and large front vent, likely made in the early 70s. Made from a black & silver metallic or Lurex fab...

Authentic, preowned, vintage Bellville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany black woven silk bodice cocktail dress, likely made in the 90s. Made from silk...

Adolfo strapless dress with bold green, indigo and white tropical floral print. Wonderfully tailored, with fitted bodice and draped open tulip front slit above the knee for movement...

Badgley Mischka glamorous black silk lace evening gown, size US 10. Gown features hand beaded and embroidered lace with glass jet beading, and neckline with glass jet beads along cu...

This dress is made of finely pleated black colored silk with silk cording along side seams,shoulders and tunic hem with matte frosted colored glass beads threaded through the cordin...

This dress is made of finely pleated black colored silk with silk cording along side seams,shoulders and tunic hem with multicolored glass beads threaded through the cording.
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