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Gucci TomFord 2001 RunwayLook2 Corset Nude Dress AwardYear Tulle Balconette Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Marilyn Monroe, dressed model Kate Moss in an ecru corset dress featuring a long-sleeve transparent black
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses
Gucci by Tom Ford Iconic 1996 Halston Inspired White Dress Gown Published
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, wearable and now part of permanent museum collections. Identical style of dress documented in Tom Ford
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1990s Evening Dresses
1964 JAMES GALANOS black silk plisse COUTURE gown with cut out sides
By Galanos
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1964. Exact dress is held in the MET museum archives. This dress has a very strong silhouette. The
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1960s American Maxi Dress
Andre Courreges Rare Vintage Purple + Black Color Block Space Age Mod Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in San Diego, CA
Make the perfect statement in this collectible Andre Courreges dress!!! Mr. Courreges just passed
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
Norman Norell Iconic Mermaid Gown Sparkling Green Sequins on Silk 1960s-1970s
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
several to the Metropolitan Museum. This dress is definitely worthy of museum consideration, it is in
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Gowns
1930
s Sparkling Black Sequin Evening Gown with Train
Located in New Hope, PA
touch of sophistication. The dress is a museum de-accession and it is in excellent condition
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1930s American Evening Dresses
Museum Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 1996 Collection White Jersey Belted Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Rare and Famous Tom Ford for Gucci Museum White Jersey Belted Dress Gown
Classy and Timeless Chic
F
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1990s Italian Coats
2004 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Chinoiserie Print Silk Scarf
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
was voted by the Fashion Museum of Bath as dress of the year.
It's a stunning Chinoiserie print in a
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Early 2000s French Scarves
Rare S/S 1990s Thierry Mugler Rainbow Leather Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
in leather, is currently being held by the Kyoto Museum in Japan. The dress from this collection was
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1990s French Jackets
Chanel Cruise 2011 Gold Sequin Sheer Tweed Saint Tropez 11C Long Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
exhibition at the Dress Museum. The meticulously crafted Chanel jacket showcases semi-sheer fabric adorned
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2010s French Jackets
Large Vintage Model Titanic, English, Collectible, Model, Ship, Display, Lights
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
museum or institution
Masts dressed with fine yarn for further appeal
Featuring the four chimney
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20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Afternoon Sun, " Ann Wyeth McCoy, Interior and Landscape
Located in New York, NY
River Museum. The large dolls are dressed in original clothing and in costumes designed and made by Mrs
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20th Century American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
c1968 Oscar de la Renta Museum Dress
Jacket
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
much more collectible for Oscar fans! This beautiful and metallic silk brocade dress and jacket is
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1960s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Important 1949 Museum Held Claire McCardell Dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in Rockwood, ON
This incredible dress is from the 1949 collection by Claire McCardell and its a version in a camel
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1940s Day Dresses
ISSEY MIYAKE Rare Museum Quality "Dinosaur" Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake "Dinosaur" dress.
Believed to be from Fall/Winter 1995-96
Model No. M49-FH829
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1990s Japanese Day Dresses
Museum Held 1973 Diane Von Furstenberg Leopard Wrap Dress
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Rockwood, ON
The twin of this dress is held at The Museum at FIT and dates to 1973. The notes on the dress there
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1970s Day Dresses
1970s Bill Gibb Couture Museum-Held Metallic Gold Sheer Lace Babydoll Mini Dress
By Bill Gibb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly magical and ultra rare Bill Gibb of London couture metallic gold lace tunic babydoll dress
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1970s English Mini Dress
Gaultier Spring 1999 Runway Museum Greek Statue Silk Maxi Dress New w/o Tags
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in TARRAGONA, ES
1999 silk maxi dress is similar to the one featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. Its
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1990s Italian Maxi Dress
S/S 1998 Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Met Museum Mesh Tuxedo Mini Dress 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Yukon, OK
Beauty exhibit. On page 61 of the Met Museum's Savage Beauty book. Worn on the runway in grey. Also in
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1990s Italian Mini Dress
S/S 1998 Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Met Museum Mesh Tuxedo Mini Dress 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1998 Alexander McQueen- shown on runway and was part of the Met Museum's Savage
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1990s Italian Mini Dress
Museum Exhibited 1971 RTW Thea Porter Painted Print Dress
By Thea Porter
Located in Rockwood, ON
photo of the twin of the dress at the exhibit at the London Museum of Textile and Fashion; 1971
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1970s Maxi Dresses
Rare 1970s Museum Held Bill Gibb Sequin
Jersey Dress
By Bill Gibb
Located in Rockwood, ON
Bill Gibb pieces are so rare and hard to find and this particular dress is absolutely fabulous. It
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns
c.1980 Jean Muir Cape Back Museum Piece Dress
By Jean Muir
Located in Rockwood, ON
beautiful example of that. It has the added plus if being a version of the same dress design that is
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Museum Held Fall 1990-91 Geoffrey Beene Sequin
Lace Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Rockwood, ON
Reference Photos: Geoffrey Beene F/W 1990-91. Dress held at the Metropolitain Museum of Art. / Spring 1990
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
MET Museum Retrospective S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Couture Plaid Pinafore Dress 38
By Gianni Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
it in pink in another Versace ad. The same dress was exhibited in the MET's Versace Retrospective in
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
S/S 1998 Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Met Museum Mesh Tuxedo Mini Dress 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Yukon, OK
Beauty exhibit. On page 61 of the Met Museum's Savage Beauty book. Worn on the runway in grey. Also in
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1990s Italian Sheath Dresses
HANAE MORI Museum Quality Four Piece Ensemble
By Hanae Mori
Located in New York, NY
Hanae Mori Four piece ensemble. This an important and rare piece by the designer. Vibrant floral silk chiffon print. Elastic top. Shocking pink pleated sash. High-waisted pants and r...
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1970s Day Dresses
1961 GIVENCHY Haute Couture embellished cocktail dress - Met Museum piece
By Givenchy
Located in Newport Beach, CA
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The same style dress is part of the Met Museum collection under Accession Number: C.I.63.46.1, and can
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
S/S 2007 Alexander McQueen Sarabande Museum Beaded Tulle Gown Dress 38
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Yukon, OK
embellishment. We looked it over carefully and didn't find any but it is a very heavy dress completely covered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses
RARE S/S 1991 Vivienne Westwood Cut Slash Pull Met V&A Museum White Dress Shirt
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Yukon, OK
, we have never seen one outside of a museum. Similar dress (without the buttons and longer) can be
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1990s English Casual Dresses
Alexander McQueen Sarabande Museum Beaded Tulle Gown Dress 38, S/S 2007
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: Alexander McQueen Sarabande S/S 2007- worn on runway. Seen in W MAGAZINE MARCH 2007- BY MERT ALAS & MARCUS PIGGOTT. Was on display at the "BLACK: MASTERS OF BLACK IN FASH...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses
1965 Geoffrey Beene Museum-Held Leopard Print Silk Strapless Wrap Maxi Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Geoffrey Beene museum-held leopard print maxi dress dating back to his 1965 collection
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1987 Jean Paul Gaultier FIT Museum Black Mesh Corset Zipper Wiggle Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1987 Jean Paul Gaultier- exact dress (in nude color) is in the FIT Museum.
Please
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1987 Jean Paul Gauliter FIT Museum Nude Mesh Sheer Bra Corset Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1987 Jean Paul Gaultier- same dress in a slightly longer length in the FIT Museum
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1980s Italian Sheath Dresses
1966 Geoffrey Beene Museum-Held Rhinestone Studded Black Wool Maxi Dress Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Geoffrey Beene museum-held rhinestone studded gown dating back to his 1966 collection
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Valentino Museum Quality Jeweled Gown
By Valentino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
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A version of this dress was in the recent Museum show , 45 years of Valentino at the Ara Pacis
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1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
S/S 1998 Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Met Museum Mesh Tuxedo Mini Dress 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1998 Alexander McQueen- shown on runway and was part of the Met Museum's Savage
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Rare 1950s Jacques Tiffeau Silk Dress
By Jacques Tiffeau
Located in Rockwood, ON
Jacques Tiffeau examples can be found in The Metropolitan Museum archives and this particular dress
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1950s Day Dresses
Edwardian Pale Yellow Silk, Museum Deaccession, Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an amazingly beautiful, palest of yellow silk Edwardian, museum deaccession, floor length
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Formal Gowns
1960s Pink Oscar de la Renta Museum Piece Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
The twin of this stunning silk print maxi dress by Oscar de la Renta is held in the Goldstein
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Klements Silk Chiffon British Museum Collection Caftan
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. The prints are hand painted and drawn. The British Museum asked Klements to create a print inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary British Caftans
$23K New TOM FORD SILK GEORGETTE HAND EMBROIDERED FRINGE GOWN *SCAD Museum
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
COLUMN DRESS
Size: 40 - US 4
Retail price $22,900.00 USD ( 14,950 GBP)
The gown is featured in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns
1959 Hall Ludlow Couture Museum-Held Black Silk Appliquéd Petals Hourglass Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. His dresses are unique, inspired by international trends in women’s fashion. Paule Paulus, a former
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1950s Australian Evening Gowns
1960s Turquoise Couture Beene Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Rockwood, ON
both the front and back of the dress. Museum quality condition
Bust: 17.5” flat across from side
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns
S/S 1996 ICONIC VINTAGE VERSACE ATELIER PINK LACE GOWN as seen in MET MUSEUM
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace dresses!
Also, featured in MET Museum!
Kept in private collection and never worn.
Immaculate
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns
S/S 2003 Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci Greek Goddess Silk Gown as seen in Museum
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Imbued with feminine charm is a dress crafted
from Tom Ford’s imagination. Exclusively from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses
ICONIC OSCAR DE LA RENTA GOLD SEQUIN GOWN as seen on NICOLE and in The Museum
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
was worn to the 2010 SAG Awards by Nicole Kidman.
Also, it was featured in SCAD Museum!
Extremely
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
ICONIC OSCAR DE LA RENTA GOLD SEQUIN GOWN as seen on NICOLE and in The Museum
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
was worn to the 2010 SAG Awards by Nicole Kidman.
Also, it was featured in SCAD Museum!
Extremely
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns
Vintage 1970 Bill Gibb Bohemian Floral Silk
Suede Beaded Fringe Lace-Up Dress
By Bill Gibb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking documented Bill Gibb couture museum-quality bohemian dress from his 1970 collection
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses
Rare 1960
s Sybil Connolly Couture Pleated White Linen Bell-Sleeve Bridal Dress
By Sybil Connolly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
back to the mid 1960's. As shown, an almost identical dress is archived at The Lisburn Museum in
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1960s Irish Wedding Dresses
Vintage 2005 Alexander McQueen Runway Burgundy Wool Knit Hourglass Sweater Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sweater dress dating back to his beloved 2005 fall-winter collection. As shown, this gorgeous well
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Early 2000s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1967 Pierre Cardin Documented Black Wool Space-Age Mod Carwash Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular 1967 Pierre Cardin museum quality documented carwash dress in a rich fully-lined black
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1920
s Bedell Couture Magenta Velvet Metallic-Gold Lace Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
tarnish by the underarms and a small repair to the lace. A rare museum-quality wearable investment dress
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1920s Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1920
s Watercolor Roses Floral Garden Beaded Purple Silk-Chiffon Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
couture museum quality silk-chiffon dance dress. The watercolor rose-garden scenic design is pure wearable
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1920
s Jean Patou Haute Couture Attributed Seafoam Beaded Chiffon Dress
By Jean Patou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
hue. A rare museum-quality investment dress that will only increase in value.
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1930s French Couture Beaded Rhinestone Black Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Undiminished by time, this black silk-chiffon couture dress, dating back to around 1929-31, still
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1920
s Metallic Floral Sheer Lamé Lace Feather Drop-Waist Couture Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Undiminished by time, this 1920's museum quality metallic lace dance dress still casts its magical
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
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