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Courreges Sleeveless A-Line Maxi Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
This late 60’s - early 70’s black cotton sateen Courreges maxi dress is a great example of the modernist design for which André Courrèges is famous. Of structured A-line silhouette a...
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Courreges hyperbole numbered collectible vintage white & pink cotton maxi dress
Located in Antwerp, BE
By legendary French fashion house, collectible and rare a Courreges vintage numbered hyperbole circa 1969 cotton white & pink maxi dress. Size O
Measurements that are taken flat: Ua ...
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A Lampas Silk Morning Gown or Man's Banyan Museum Piece France Circa 1760
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1750- 1770
France
A Museum piece. Banyan in green-yellow brocaded satin (5-end satin) with en rivière floral decoration whose pattern is made of four lengths of 51 cm wide eac...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
An à la française Sack Back Taffeta Silk Court Gown - France Circa 1780
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1780
France
Superb and Complete Taffeta called Mexicaine Sack Back french gown with a mantle coat, pettycoat and stomacher. Sack back pleated mantle dress and double ruffles p...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
RALPH LAUREN Size M Black & White Cashmere Herringbone Below Knee Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN Black Label below knee dress comes in a black and white cashmere, herringbone pattern and 1/4 invisible zipper closure at center back featuring a leather trim detail.
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80s Kevan Hall Couture Size 10 Black Sequin Off Shoulder Vintage Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
1980s / 80s KEVAL HALL COUTURE black off-the-shoulder Size 10 sequin dress ! Features a nude chiffon underlay with a lace nad sequin bodice. Flowy silk chiffon skirt. Boned bodice. H...
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Alaia Knit Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This recognizable 90's Alaïa slim-fit viscose knit black dress is designed to flatteringly follow the silhouette. It nips-in at the waist and features a scoop collar. The dress can ...
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Balenciaga Haute Couture Moiré Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1963
Located in Geneva, CH
This lovely haute couture watered (moiré) silk taffeta dinner/cocktail dress is the ideal "Little Black Dress" for any perfect modern wardrobe. Labelled and numbered 84543, the dres...
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Yves Saint Laurent Knit & Tulle Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1988
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Anthony Vaccarello has dived into Saint Laurent's archives once more ! We can find a close inspiration of this original 80's dress in the current 2019 Fall-Winter collection (see pic...
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1960's Silk Chiffon Halterneck Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
A wonderful example of early 60’s couture, this halterneck steel blue dress will fit perfectly for a wedding or any party event ! Constructed both in silk and satin silk, this piece ...
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Philippe Venet Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Philippe Venet
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare 70's Philippe Venet haute couture marigold silk dress. Fully lined in a refined matching silk, the dress features an internal belt and closes with a zip, hook and eye at the bac...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
1950’s Haute Couture Tapestry Beaded Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
A rare example of 50’s Egyptian haute couture, at the time Egypt was a constitutional monarchy, this feminine “Miss Egypt” dress is crafted in a flowery tapestry that is sculptural a...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
Givenchy Printed Plunging Maxi Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Geneva, CH
Wonderful 70's silhouette with this Givenchy maxi dress. Made of airy silk chiffon featuring a red and white graphic print, the dress has a deep plunging neckline at the front and re...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
Pierre Cardin Silk Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Geneva, CH
Constructed in a refined shade of mint green silk, this 60’s “attributed to” Pierre Cardin dress is just perfect for summer. The simple line of this shift dress, with a center front ...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
Emilio Pucci Printed Cotton Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from comfy cotton and nylon (8%) that cascade down the back, this straight style Pucci printed maxi dress is a rare and unusual piece. The rich plum hue combined with the orange ...
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Christian Dior Cold-Shoulder Silk Chiffon Bayadere Dress, Circa 1978
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Geneva, CH
If you are looking for the ideal option for the season’s upcoming weddings and garden parties, this 70’s Dior by Marc Bohan gown could be it. Made from lightweight multicolor silk ch...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
Guy Laroche Haute Couture Silk Dress, Spring-Summer 1967
By Guy Laroche
Located in Geneva, CH
A fantastic piece of haute couture, this Guy Laroche dress is perfect for either daytime events or, after a quick change of shoes and accessories, a cocktail wear too ! Constructed i...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
Jean Muir Maxi Dress
By Jean Muir
Located in Geneva, CH
Typical of Jean Muir, this 70’s vivid emerald jersey dress features thirty-two matching fabric covered buttons fastening to the front ! The subtle hourglass silhouette enhances the w...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
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A Silver Silk Brocade French Court Robe à la Française- Circa 1765/1780
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1765/1780
France-Paris Versailles
French court dress in silver flossed, fluted and brocaded silk or brocade. Coat open on a stomacher (sold separatly) and three-quarter sleeve...
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Size: Equivalent french size 34/36
French 18th Century Interior Robe Volante Dress Louis XV Period
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1740/1760
France
Rare Louis XV robe volante (or flying dress) or interior coat between 1740 and 1760. Shaded satin damask with wide stripes adorned with floral garlands in bri...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
LEO NARDUCCI c.1970’s Multi-Color Rainbow Vertical Stripe Wrap Dress
By Leo Narducci
Located in Thiensville, WI
LEO NARDUCCI c.1970’s Multi-Color Rainbow Vertical Stripe Wrap Dress
Circa: 1970’s
Label(s): Narducci / Int. ILGWU Int. Ladies Garment Worker Union
Style: Wrap dress
Color(s): S...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
Ceil Chapman Dress in Silk Embroidered with Sequins Circa 1950
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950
United States
Elegant cocktail dress in black georgette silk crepe embroidered with black tubular beads with vermicular motifs. Close-fitting sheath dress drawing a very ...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns
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