Vintage VALENTINO beaded and micro-sequined silk chiffon tank gown with a spectacular ruffled trumpet in alternating tiers of lightly edge-fringed silk organza and silk chiffon. Silk habotai lined, hidden rear zip. Measures bust 34", waist 28", front length 61”, rear length 63". Condition is excellent, an impressive garment.
Valentino
$4,500 / BR009-002-LV007-010
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Vintage MARTHA (Martha Phillips) pearl bead and bugle bead drenched off-white evening dress. Long bishop-style sleeves. Rear zipper, lined. Loose relaxed style will fit many, measures bust 38", waist 36", length 44", and sleeve 24" from shoulder seam. Condition is excellent.
$1,500 / BR009-003
Martha, c. 1980
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BONWIT TELLER sleeveless tape lace dress with knife pleated silk organza cumberbund waist. The foliage of the complex, ribbon-decorated lace is outlined in metallic threads, with scallop eyelash hems. Hidden rear zip. Bust 35", waist 26", length 46". Excellent condition.
$2,950 / BR009-004-EV001-006
Bonwit Teller
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1970s HALSTON silk chiffon goddess gown with asymmetrical ruffled hem. Single shoulder opposite a spaghetti strap, satin lined, snap and hook & eye closures. A relaxed-fit will allow many sizes, bust of underdress is 36” and waist is free, length is 61” at longest side. Condition is excellent.
Halston
$5,850 / BR009-005-LV011-003
Comparable couture, Halston runway
1930s endless tiers of ruffled silk gauze with fine lace trim edging. Art deco glass and rhinestone buckle. Hidden side metal zipper. Measures bust 34", waist 26", length 58" at center front, several inches longer at sides and back. Excellent condition.
1930's gauze
$3,300 / BR009-006
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1930s Harlowesque candlelight ivory satin dressing gown with big pearl bead drops and mink sleeve cuffs. Bodice is beaded in the large pearly drops and front and back, sleeves are beaded in smaller drops, each falling from an embroidered round. Sash belt and snap closures. Excellent condition with only age appropriate wear. Measures bust 38", waist 29", length 58".
30's pearl drops
$2,950 / BR009-007-CT002-006-AN007-007
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1950s lightly pearl beaded embroidery lace dress with embroidered tulle overlay. The silk satin of the bow-tied waist is also found in the bodice's lace-diffused interior straps as well as the bodice liner. Built-in crinoline, hidden rear zipper. Bust 35", waist 25.5", length 46". Condition is excellent.
50's laces
$1,700 / BR009-008