France - Evening Dresses and Gowns

Circa 1950 France Magnificent cocktail or dinner dress in black Calais lace, known as Chantilly lace, dating from the late 1940s and inspired by Christian Dior's New-look period in France. The dress has a frock coat cut, three-quarter length kimono sleeves with turn-ups at the elbows, and a collar with turned-down panels that opens onto a cinched waist and is stapled at the waist. Corolla’ skirt with tapered panels that open out to more than 180°. The rigid tulle structure is lined on top with black Calais lace, the motifs of which are reminiscent of the imperial taste of the French Second Empire. Woven label in cream silk with black lettering soberly indicating Germaine Lecomte...

JEAN-LOUIS SCHERRER - (Made in France) Golden mecanic lace evening dress. Silk lining. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Haute Couture Collection from the end of the 198...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL blue silk dress featuring bow print, boat neck, long sleeves, belted waist, keyhole detail to the rear and mid-length. Circa 1987 See attached spring-summer ...

Black asymmetrical jersey evening dress with passementerie and fringes on the bottom. Zip in the middle back. SIZE 38 on the tag ( but more likely...

Night blue officier leather dress with gold "miltary" snaps and larges shoulder-pads. Rayon lining. Gold passementerie piping along the cuffs and on the shoulders. SIZE S

Asymmetrical pastel evening dress with flowers appliqué with rhinestone on silver lurex lace. Organza ruffles on the neckline. Invisible zip and hook&eye on the left side.Fabric comp...

Asymmetrical bustier evening dress. Main fabric composition: 48% silk, 52% rayon. Fondation: 67% nylon, 33% spandex. Lining: 100% silk. Padded bra. Boned bustier inside the dress wi...

Printed backless evening dress with rhinestone embellishment . Fabric composition: 95% polyester, 5% lycra . Padded bra. Hook&eye and zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 42/ L

MOSCHINO - (Made in Italy) Long pleated black tulle dress with blue sequined dots. Size 36FR indicated. 2019 Fall-Winter Collection, under the artistic direction of Jeremy Scott. Co...

Circa 1980 France Beautiful evening dress in navy blue Polyamide tulle with polka dots by Sherrer Boutique Paris numbered A13862 dating from the beginning of the Prêt-à-porter of t...

Circa 1930/1940 France Elegant long evening dress, collector's item, in cotton tulle and gold goffered satin with skin effect dating from the 1930s. Interesting structure with transparency effect: built-in under-dress in brown silk crepe with backless bustier and cut-out in V superimposed on cream tulle and chocolate brown cotton tulle. Small balloon sleeves with ruffles on the shoulders and V-neckline. Tulle of the skirt cut in the bias with large background. Long scarf in pleated gold goffered satin sewn to the collar ending in two front pockets. Reminder band in gold satin at the bottom of the under-skirt. Small matching pleated belt...

Evening dress with copper sequins on tulle base. Main fabric composition: 95% nylon, 5% spandex. Lining: 100% polyester jersey. Hidden zip closure in the middle back and hook&eye. ...

Summer Collection 2007 France A Jean-Louis Scherrer fashion show set in powder-pink silk jersey or Look No. 13 by Stephane Roland from the Haute Couture Summer Collection 2007. Slee...

JEAN DESSES HAUTE COUTURE - Long dress in pink and white lace, raffia, and silk chiffon. It features a back bow, and bones at the bust. Circa 1950s. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR/38FR. Condition: Good general condition. The armpits are a little yellowed. Measurements: Bust: 42 cm (16.53") - Waist: 36 cm (14.17") - Hips: 44 cm (17.32") - Length: 142 cm (55.9") SKU:VR211 Jean Dessès Jean Dessès, a Greek fashion designer, founded his house in Paris in 1937. Renowned for his sumptuous evening and wedding dresses, he used drapery...

Orange-pink damask evening dress-coat. Raglan sleeves. Zip in the middle back + snap + hook&eye in the middle top. 1 hook&eye on the waist. Gathered waist. Orange silk lining. Circa ...

Sleeveless wrapped and printed evening dress with beaded work. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Snap to close it in the middle front. SHOW PROTOTYPE. SIZE XS

Black Suede and leather backless cocktail dress. Cut-work. Main fabric composition: genuine leather/ suede. Lining: Rayon. Zip middle back and...

Black sequin bustier evening dress with white ruffles. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Contrast ( white ruffles ) : 100% acetate. Lining composition: 100% polyester. Boned b...

Pale green evening dress with rhinestone and beads embellishement . See-through tulle on the bust and top back. Boned. Padded bra. No fabric composition tag inside the dress but mai...

UNKNOWN - Long black silk dress from the 1930s. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 36FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 cm - Chest: 43 cm...

Black chiffon and lace dress with nude satin parts. Spaghetti shoulders straps . Zipped on the left side ( from the armpit until the hips) 2 chiffons scarves...

Alexander Mcqueen - (Made in Italy) Asymmetrical dress in black wool crepe and layered scalloped pleated lace. Row of buttons on the left side to the ...

Printed silk cocktail dress. The fabric on the front of the dress is a different quality of silk that the fabric on the back ( the back one is more shiny) Polyester lining. Pocket ...

DOLCE & GABBANA - Multicolored patchwork dress with puffy sleeves and a flounced collar. Size 38FR indicated. 2019 Spring-Summer Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensio...

Backless Pink silk chiffon draped evening dress with beaded back . Invisible zip on the left side and hook&eye behind the neck. No fabric tag but the main fabric is silk chiffon and...

Yellow rayon jersey cocktail dress with beaded work. No lining. Zip in the middle back. SIZE 36/38 (Fr) S/M

Brown velour dévoré and gold lurex evening dress. No fabric tag but lining probably polyester. See-through sleeves. Split in the middle front, lenght = 60 cm Zip in the middle back a...

Black bustier cocktail dress. The bustier part is in elastic "gros-grain" and the skirt part in satin. Black satin bow on the waistband. Size : 38 ( It...

Long evening bustier gown in red tulle ruffle. SIZE S

Black sequin evening dress with open back. Main fabric: 100% polyester. Shoulder pad. Zip closure on the middle back + hook&loop behind the neck. Split on the middle back on the bott...

White cocktail dress with tulle panel. Zip in the middle back. Small buckle to hold the back straps. Fabric composition: 50% rayon, 47% acetate, 3% elastane. 100% silk lining. SIZE ...

Printed silk cocktail dress with beaded neckless and cuf. Thin silver lurex thread. SIZE L

Spring Summer 1980 Collection France A Spanish inspiration evening ensemble in silk chiffon printed with polka dots and checks by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from the Spring Summe...

Lanvin dress from the Spring Summer 1972 collection by Jules François Crahay, in cotton jersey (blend) and cotton canvas (blend) printed with beige polka dots, white and colorful flo...

Sleveless cocktail dress with PVC square cabochons and long beads embroideries. Black silk chiffon patchwork appliqué on the skirt. Fabric composition...

Circa 1970/1975 France Unsual dress from the futuristic or Space Age period, work of a couture workshop in the taste of Pierre Cardin and dating from the early 1970s. Long sleeved ch...

Yellow bustier evening dress with 2 bows on the bust. Main fabric composition: 70% triacétate, 30% polyester. Satin lining only inside the bust. Boned. Invisible zip on the left sid...

D&G Dolce and Gabbana S/S 2007 Laces Bustier Sheer Dress Dress made with laces, laced up each sides. The dress is transparent with no nude insert underlay. . Vintage 90s Vibe . La...

Circa 1970/1975 France Astonishing dress from the futuristic or Space Age period by Pierre Cardin dating from the early 1970s. Sleeveless pinafore dress in thick chocolate jersey. Large pointed neckline underlined by a large cream bead in the shape of a lunar medallion with oval recall on the bottom of the dress slit on the sides. Brown nylon lining with zipper in the back and very nice hand-stitched finish. Black and white woven label indicating Pierre Cardin Boutique...

Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon close in the middle back with fabric buttons and buttonhole .Orange acétate lining close with zip in the middle back. Biais. SIZE M

Circa 2006-2012 Blouse dress with printed Schiaparelli logo and dating from the brand's Renaissance in the 2010s. Loose, straight dress with buttons at the front, long puffed sleeve...

Black sleeveless lace and wool cocktail dress with rhinestone and lace appliqué. Fabric composition: lace ( on the top) : 85% rayon, 15% nylon with silk chiffon lining ( only on the...

Black wool jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment. Zip closure on the middle front. SIZE 46 (It) 42 (Fr) M

White sunray pleated cocktail dress with embroideries on neckline (Rhinestone, beads and pearls) No fabric tag but probably polyester. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE M

Silver sequin cocktail dress on brown rayon jersey base and lining in the same fabric. Zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Shoulder pad. SIZE M / L

CAVALLI - Short nude-color tulle dress entirely sewn with white and silvery pearls. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...

GALLIANO - (Mad in France) Black mesh dress with short sleeves. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width:...

Silk jacquard balloon bustier cocktail dress with boned bustier inside and underwired bra. Bow on the middle front on the waist and ruffles. Lining: 70% polyester, 30% silk. Gros gr...

Evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR in black silk. John Galliano Era. Draped and crossed on the neckline, high waist of black pearls, many small buttons all along the left side of the dress...

Inside out sleeveless cocktail dress with snake pattern jacquard. Main fabric composition: 90% polyester, 10% polyamide. Zip in the middle front with branded zip puller. Outside sea...

Spring Summer 2008 Collection France Yves Saint Laurent sleeveless dress in amethyst silk satin. Spring Summer 2008 collection by Stéfano Pilati. Variation passage no. 14. Round neckline underlined by flat pleats with draping effect all along the dress. Label white background black graphic Yves Saint Laurent Made in...

CAVALLI - Long yellow, black, and white silk caftan dress printed with flower blocks topstitched with golden pearls. Dress with a V-Neck. Missing size la...

Autumn Winter 1985 Collection France Beautiful silk satin printed cocktail dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche inspired by the 1930s/1940s pyjamas and ...

Blue chiffon draped bustier cocktail dress with 2 scarves attached in the back. SIZE S

Pierre Cardin "Les Jerseys de Pierre Cardin" green mini dress featuring a short length, front pockets, front buttons. Circa 1970s Estimated size 36fr/ US4/ ...

Animal print cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Zip closure on the middle back. Split on the side front, lenght= 22cm. Pocket on both side. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

Celine camel safari cotton dress featuring classic collar front logo button fastening, short sleeves, two chest flap pockets, side seams pockets, straight hem. Composition: 100% Cott...

Circa 1890 United States Fancy Dress, skirt and bodice for circus, sport (?) or simply American commemoration (?) in vermilion red and grey woolen cheesecloth. Dress in two parts, sleeveless bodice, boat neckline, buttoning in front and cream cotton lining. Plastron bouillonné and pleated falbalas with piping work and buttoned patch pockets in a two-colour process. The skirt has four rows of pleated ruffles and a waistband with pleats in the back for a small pouff. Clasps in the back, side slit pocket and cream glazed chintz...