French Evening Dresses and Gowns

On hold for a french exhibition until November 2024, available after this date Fall Winter 1985 Collection France An exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Couture evening gown with train f...

To my opinion, this 60’s Christian Dior is the perfect “Little Black Dress” that every woman should have in her dressing ! Constructed in heavy black silk, the cocktail dress feature...

Every women should have at least one stunning special dress in their closet. This late 70’s Alimia haute couture evening dress will exactly do the job ! Made from refined black silk ...

Circa 1987 France Prototype of a two-piece set in blue, orange, green, fuchsia and silver lamé with floral patterns. Impressionist inspiration evident in reference to the Yves Saint...

Circa 1989 France Cocktail dress in green and blue lamé printed with floral impressionist inspired patterns from the Van Gogh Collection by the famous couturier. Delicate graphical ...

DESIGNER: Circa 2000 Christian Dior Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- No holes or stains but light wear to fabric, please see last photo. FABRIC...

A lovely 1920s French-made tabard-style evening gown of silk tulle, heavily sequined in a whirl pattern and colored sequin flowers at top and hem. Side panels are gathered silk tulle...

Featuring a refined multi-coloured silk floral print, this haute couture Nina Ricci sleeveless cocktail dress would be perfect for a wedding or a christening. A-line silhouette with ...

1990s Chanel Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld. This stunning coat dress will captivate as a ball gown or wedding gown. Ivory silk...

Circa 1989 France Haute Couture Proper Collection of Mrs Catherine Deneuve. Luxury evening set, Haute Couture skirt, blouse, jacket and belt numbered 65123 from the Yves Saint Laurent 1989...

Karl Lagerfeld Black Halter High Neck Dress with two front pockets Skirt has back slit. Size Label - 40 Neck opening - Circumference 13 1/2 in. Measured Flat: Bust - 15 in. Front...

This Herve Leger red knit bandage dress is sleeveless. It has a v-neck and ribbed all throughout the body. The dress also has a back zipper that has a grey trim on each side. The pie...

A stunningly sexy 60’s mini dress, this Louis Féraud sleeveless piece is constructed in soft black wool and features geometric cutaway details at the front. Fully lined and labelled ...

1970s Black crepe sheath dress made in france. Ostrich feather trim ,spaghetti strap. Fit size US 2 Bust: 30"/ Waist: 26"/Hip: 32" Length: 43"

Breathtaking mid-1950's creme silk satin ballgown attributed to Pierre Balmain. This iconic designer created a very sculptural quality which was always allied with a ladylike essence. His garments have a body and a shape of their own. This absolutely stunning French couture dress is fashioned from the most luxurious materials and of the finest craftsmanship, resembling Pierre Balmain's "Jolie Madame" collection. In 1947 he opened a boutique on the ground floor of his couture house, which he named "Jolie Madame". These pieces were not out-sourced nor factory mass produced. They were made a few at a time, in the designer's own workroom, exactly as if a client had ordered multiple duplicates of a couture design with Balmain's extraordinary workmanship still readily apparent. The bodice is a seductive fully-boned twisted knot shelf-bust with gorgeous pleating. Sumptuous embroidery and beadwork add sensational 3-dimensional richness to the silhouette. The hourglass drop-waist full skirt construction finished this ballgown with the perfect ethereal vibe. I totally see this satin couture show-stopper gliding down the red carpet. Measurements Bust:33-34 inches Waist:25 inches Hips: Free Sweep Total Length:60 inches This couture ballgown...

Chanel black rayon and spandex blend cocktail dress in size 42. Detailed with cascading ruffle front detail with metal plated Chanel plate at back. Not li...

Pierre cardin orange silk dress. Size: 6 Shoulder: 14inches; Bust: 36 inches/ waist: 36" Hip: 36.5"/ length: 52.5 inches. Sleeve length: 22inches.

Stunning 70's labelled and numbered 12945 Lanvin party dress. Inspired by the fitted, waisted and flounced couture of the late 1950's, it is made of an exquisite bronze blistered sil...

- Vintage Chanel classic black wool dress from fall 1995 collection. - Featuring four "CC" logo buttons and four pockets on bust. - Back zipper closure. ...

Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe & Silk Taffeta Halter Dress with dramatic ruffle detail-Sz 6- 80's. This item is in very good pre-owned condition. Measurements are as follows: Waist...

From one of the best Balenciaga collections to date, this runway black wool dress is a highly collectible example of Nicolas Ghesquière’s aesthetic. Cut for a close fit, the dress i...

Runway Chanel black ribbed stretch mini dress (look 38 -> see picture 11) with white pleated knit and black tulle. Three-quarter length tiered ruffle raglan sleeves. The unlined dres...

The colour is in muted shades of nude which accentuates the breathy lightness of this set. The strapless bustier has incredible detail. The top edge is trimmed in a soft flounce of...

Outstanding piece of haute couture which is a perfect example of Yvonne Dudel & Jean Cazaubon work at Chanel in the early 80's. Crafted in a refined tulle "point d'esprit" guipure lace, with a petticoat, the gown features a plunging v-neckline together with a flattering deep v-neckline at the back, with ruffle collar all around. Removable flower brooch and optional large silk satin belt...

Constructed in silk and silk chiffon, this rare fairy like Chanel haute couture gown would make an exquisite choice for an evening party or a...

Pierre Balmain, marigold tone, heavy silk crepe 2 piece cocktail ensemble. Top is cut on the bias with a draped neckline and flared sleeve, Back forms a triangular point with a big t...

Jean Louis Scherrer, wool, cocktail dress with long sleeves and jeweled neckline and shirring detail up the middle front of the dress.

Outstanding summer 1985 Angelo Tarlazzi cocktail mini-dress with exuberant knotting and tribal print. The dress is entirely draped and its right side features half-knots. The knots a...

Elsa Schiaparelli was well connected into the avant-garde artistic and intellectual circles of New York and Paris in the 1920s and 30s. She regarded fashion as art and thought of herself as an artist. She was the first and arguably the most influential designer to explore irony in dress, collaborating frequently with fellow Surrealists Jean Cocteau, Salvador Dali, and Man Ray. One is reminded of the famed Dali-Schiaparelli organdy Lobster dress...

An exquisite 1960s couture black velvet column gown with a dramatic Asian-inspired beaded and embellished ivory satin obi bow. Heavily constructed bodice with boned underpinnings. An...

This is an amazing early 60s bubble cocktail dress by Bob Bugnand (Paris)!! It is constructed with a silk velvet structured strapless bodice in black with a front-gathered floral embroidered silk bubble skirt. The floral motif in shades of red and gray is beaded also! Size 2 with room for a bit of bust. Inspiration and/or study piece...