1950s Frank Usher Black Panne Silk Velvet Dress

This 1930s French couture evening dress is a luxurious wardrobe addition for any fans of this era, or anyone after an eye-catching gown for an upcoming event. It is crafted from high...

This 1950s Mainbocher black silk and lace evening dress is of exceptional quality with some really elegant details. The bodice is fully lined and the bust has slight padding to add s...

This is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the black taffeta silk design is exquisite. Its the first thing you notice about this dress which has the most unusual construction. The skirt's textured element from a distance looks like a floral design but its actually a large number of circular pleated stitched designs. The way the fabric is pulled and stitched creates an almost 3D effect. We have never seen this work before but it would have taken a very skilled seamstress and an incredible amount of time to do it. The dress style is a classic shirtwaister design with three taffeta covered buttons to fasten the bodice which is beautifully shaped and Princess seamed. The sleeves are three quarter length and feature a folded cuff...

Early 1960s black chiffon dress by American evening wear designer Helena Barbieri. This piece features a wide satin ribbon around the neckline and bust with a large bow at the back,...

Rendered in a lustrous black velvet and accented by a cream cotton décolletage and statement silver rhinestone buttons, this original 1950's dress is sure to be a favourite in your s...

Bombshell early 50s EDITH FLAGG black silk velvet larger size wiggle dress! Edith Flagg was a Romanian-born fashion designer who started her own label in 1...

50's Hattie Carnegie black silk faille evening dress with embellishments.

Rare vintage Germaine Monteil c.1930's black silk velvet belted floral lace evening gown. Long dolman sleeves with six covered button detail and four ...