Vintage GRÉS sleeveless ivory silk chiffon gown. The upper gown is heavily vertically gathered, and then very lightly gathered below the jewel-cut crystal hip panel (with crystal faux buckle). Silk interior, hidden rear zipper. Bust 35”, waist 28”, length 60”. Excellent condition.
Grés
$7,600 / BR003-002-LV007-003
Madame Grés with studio model
1930s blush pink silk charmeuse gown with angular lace overlays. The fine lace repeats at the cascading shoulder flounces that fall from braided charmeuse shoulder straps. Self belt with jeweled buckle, covered button and loop closures at center back. Excellent condition with only discreet wear to the antique textiles. Measures bust 35", waist 25", length 56".
$2,880 / BR003-003-AN005-001
Lace & charmeuse
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ALBERTA FERRETTI sleeveless silk chiffon grecian goddess gown with a wealth of heavily bugle beaded trims. Crepe lined. Side zipper and hook & eye closures. The bust measurement is flexible as the sides are partially open, waist is 26", length 63”. Condition is excellent. Mary J. Blige was epic in this design at the BET awards (see that image in the photo carousel.)
$5,400 / LV002-005-BR003-004
Ferretti runway
MADAME ETOILE (Mde Etoile - New York) mega rare 1950s (or early 60s) heavily beaded and jeweled dimensional corded lace red-carpet gown. Double silk chiffon shoulder straps, rear fishtail hem. Silk or rayon lined, rear metal zipper. Measures bust 34”, waist 27”, hips 39”, front length 57”, a bit longer at the rear fishtail hem. Condition is excellent. A museum worthy midcentury couture gown.
Madame Etoile
$9,540 / EV013-014-BR003-006
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Dimensional tape lace florals climb all around the sleeveless bodice of this 1930s silk chiffon gown. The eyelet lace is lightly beaded in matte sequins and clear seeds. Narrow chiffon straps and matching petite bow waist, hidden side zip. Bust 35”, waist 27”, front length 60”, few inches longer at back. Excellent condition.
30's tape lace
$5,250 / BR003-007-AN005-003
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1950s OLEG CASSINI sleeveless tulle and ruffled lace gown with heavily beaded bodice. The dense skirt ruffles are repeated at the bodice yoke. Tank bodice is intricately beaded in a circular kaleidoscope pattern of glass beads, pearl beads, and prong-set crystals. Hidden rear metal zip. Bust 34”, waist 27”, length 57”. Condition is excellent. Rare vintage from the most influential designer working in America in the 50's and 60's.
50's Cassini
$4,600 / BR003-008
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VALENTINO Le Blanc crisp white cotton (blend) maxi halter dress with sculptural bodice ruffle. Rear invisible zipper. Measures bust 31.5”, waist 27”, length measures 55.5” from top of ruffle to bottom of hem. Condition is excellent, and perfect for day, for evening, or even a wedding.
$3,880 / BR003-009-LV011-014