1990s Bespoke Lilac Crystal-Embellished Gown

This 1960s couture amethyst purple dress is a real showstopper. Tailored from two frothy layers of purple silk of the finest quality, the top layer is made of soft flowing chiffon an...

This stunning Valentino Boutique gown was designed as part of the Fall 1990 collection, when Mr Garavani was still at the helm of his eponymous fashion house. A dress with the same silhouette, but in green, walked the runway and is pictured here at the end of the presentation. In the same collection, Valentino showed a different style of dress in the same purple-hued ruched silk and lace. Since finding the runway images, we have realised that the detachable bow - photographed by us on the shoulder - can also sit at the waist, or wherever the wearer chooses. Beautifully crafted as only Valentino can, this floor-length gown is tailored from an iridescent silk chiffon that shines between shades of mauve and plum. Up close, the fabric is revealed to be woven with tiny threads of vibrant aqua-blue, which catch the light as the cloth ripples. The gown is cut to a one-shoulder silhouette and has a bustier top where the chiffon is heavily ruched, creating an organic ruffled texture and woven into panels which cross over at the front. The bustier top has a sweetheart neckline and is boned the whole way around, supporting the bust and cinching the waist. The skirt is multilayered and intricately detailed. The bottom layer is crafted from lilac lace and is detailed with flowers and metallic threads. This sits underneath a layer of sheer silk chiffon, revealing flashes of metallic cloth sparkling from underneath. The single strap is crafted from sheer chiffon and is adorned with a large frothy bow that falls elegantly over the shoulder. Vintage Valentino gowns...

Original late 1930s or early 1940s purple satin and chiffon gown with matching waist sash. This beautiful unlabelled haute couture dress is of superb quality and construction and is ...

John Galliano for Christian Dior Fall 2008 commercial collection. In 2008, Heather Graham wore a gown to a Dior Party at Marrakech Film Festival that displayed similar rose detailing...

VERSACE This dreamy Versace creation is the perfect blend of romance and fashion-forward style. Make an eye-catching entrance with this regal Versace creation. Fashioned from de...

Long evening gown in purple chiffon and satin with a sequin neckless collar

CONDITION is Good. General wear to dress is evident. Moderate signs of wear the overall dress where discolouration can be seen on the front, back and sides. Marks to the underarm lin...

Purple evening dress draped on the waist with sequin embellishment. Main fabric and lining: 100% silk. Polyester tulle. Padded bar and boned. Zip closure on the middle back and one ...