Vintage 1950s Fuchsia Pink Satin Beaded Illusion Couture Cocktail Dress w/ Shawl

Gorgeous Mainbocher couture shocking pink abstract floral dress dating back to his 1970 collection. As shown, this design was modeled by Loulou de la Falaise for Vogue magazine. Mainbocher was a well-respected couturier who operated fashion houses in Paris and later New York from the 1930's through the 1970's. Mainbocher's arrival in New York coincided perfectly with the city élite's love for French couture, for though he epitomized it, he satisfied their patriotism because he was actually an American. The integrity of luxurious fabrics, intricate cut, quality workmanship were cherished by Mainbocher's upper crust customers. This mid 1960's dress is a perfect example of his genius. The fabric is a lush mid-weight velvet flocked silk satin. The 3/4-length sleeve buttons down bodice really compliments the classic nipped-waist silhouette. The dress can even be worn as a dramatic jacket if you choose to leave it unbuttoned. You get the effect of elegance and edgy at the same time. I love the sculpted mermaid skirting which really moves beautifully when worn. As Mainbocher once said "I have never known a really chic...

This gorgeous House of Worth haute couture cocktail ensemble, dating back to the early 1950-52 time period, is in a class of its own. The House of Worth was an elite French...

Iconic bodycon ribbed knit rayon dress from Azzedine Alaia's 1990 Fall/Winter runway collection. This blush-pink is such a beautiful and ultra rare color. Also a celebrity favorite; Nicole Richie wore this vintage dress to her premier in 2005! Alaïa introduced the world to the 'body' and to his own skin tight dresses...

A totally stunning and ultra rare Dolce & Gabbana hourglass pink floral stretch silk bustier top and matching skirt dating back to their documented 2001 spring/summer runway collecti...

A breathtaking pale pink silk and ivory satin custom-made 20th Century Fox gown dating back to the early 1960's. Though I am unsure of which production this gorgeous gown is from, th...

Gorgeous Halston Couture metallic lurex knit dress ensemble dating back to the mid 1970's. Throughout most of the seventies he epitomized the glamour, as well as the decadence of the...

▪ Gucci shift dress ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Pink and red floral printed silk ▪ Black leather waist bands ▪ Flounce hem ▪ Boat neck ▪ IT 42 - FR 38...

This iconic jungle print dress from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection was designed by Donatella Versace. This stunning dress features the same pattern but a different color combination as the infamous JLo Versace jungle dress...

Presenting a hot pink psychedelic dress designed by Donatella for the Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 2002 collection. Debuting as look number 16 on Carme...

Presenting a beautiful pink silk satin ruffle dress designed by Valentino Garavani for his Resort 2004 collection. This fabulous dress is constructed entirely of silk satin and featu...

Presenting a hot pink Atelier Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From 1990, this classic mini dress shows off the masterful craftsmanship of a custom Atelier Versace Haute Couture...

This Ralph Lauren blue label pink tropical print silk dress is a halter style with ruffles all along the bottom. The print has hibiscus flower and palm trees on it and the dress is i...