Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

2007 Runway Guy Laroche Purple Sequin Maxi Dress

$3,870
£2,925.27
€3,355.41
CA$5,394.94
A$5,872.83
CHF 3,117.30
MX$70,662.80
NOK 39,500.45
SEK 36,193.57
DKK 25,057.99

About the Item

This is a magnificent purple sequin gown by Parisian Atelier Guy Laroche - the exact gown pictured from the Fall/Winter 2007 collection. It has a one shoulder finish, with a V neckline to both front and back, complete with original zip closure and hook and eye fastening. Lined in black silk chiffon, the main fabric of the dress is heavily embellished with a purple geometric sequin design, which catches the light beautifully as it moves. The waist and lower sections of the dress are broken up by black mesh detail, which is slightly transparent. The hem is also made up of the same black mesh fabric, reflecting the panels at the waist. The dress itself has an incredible weight to it and hangs beautifully on the body - it would be perfect for a black tie event, or sophisticated party. French designer Guy Laroche designed practical, haute couture garments throughout the 1950s up until his death in 1989. By the 2000s, his eponymous brand had taken a new, more modern direction under Damian Yee, who has worked with brands such as Karl Lagerfeld and Gucci, as well as with celebrities like Kylie Minogue and Lenny Kravitz. This particular dress is in fabulous vintage condition, with no marks or faults to note, and would fit up to a statuesque UK size 8-10 or US 4-6. Please note that the dress in unlabelled as this WAS the runway piece and was bought as part of a collection of couture and haute couture museum deaccession pieces. MEASUREMENTS: BUST (FABRIC HAS SOME STRETCH): 32-33 in. WAIST: 28 in. HIP: 35 in. LENGTH: 57 in.
  • Designer:
  • Brand:
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: 2-4 (US)Bust: 33 in (83.82 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 35 in (88.9 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU55017168662

More From This Seller

View All
1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress
Located in London, GB
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...
Category

1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

2010s Alberta Ferretti Aubergine Silk Chiffon and Lace Halterneck Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in London, GB
Alberta Ferretti is an Italian designer celebrated for her ethereal, romantic aesthetic, defined by flowing silhouettes, delicate fabrics, and a sense of femininity. This elegant eve...
Category

2010s Italian Evening Dresses

1990s Bespoke Lilac Crystal-Embellished Gown
Located in London, GB
This is another bespoke creation from our fabulously wealthy client who had dresses made to order for her in the 1990s in France and Italy. Fashioned from a lilac spandex type fabric...
Category

1990s British Evening Gowns

1990 Documented Valentino Purple Iridescent Silk Chiffon Ruched Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
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...
Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses

2014 Julien MacDonald Runway Purple and Silver Sequin and Beaded Dress
By Julien Macdonald
Located in London, GB
Julien Mcdonald’s Fall 2014 collection was inspired by Notre Dame Cathedral of Reims and Chateau de Boursault, home of Madame Clicquot, the woman responsible for the Veuve Clicquot c...
Category

2010s British Evening Dresses

1980s Marjon Couture Lilac Evening Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This high quality 1970s bright lilac evening dress was made by British label Trina Lewis and Marjon Couture at Baker Sportswear. The dress has a bustier top which is boned all the wa...
Category

1980s British Ball Gowns

You May Also Like

Emmanuel Ungaro S/S 2005 Purple Rhinestone Lace-Up Gown
By Giambattista Valli, Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning purple satin gown designed by Giambattista Valli for the Emmanuel Ungaro S/S 2005 collection. An iteration of this gown debuted on the season’s runway as look 45 modeled by Nicole Trunfio. This dreamy spaghetti strap panel dress features a square neckline with a deep plunge with lace-up detail. This mermaid silhouette dress is covered in purple hand-sewn rhinestones and sequins that create a floral pattern atop panels of silk satin and sheer silk chiffon. Large faux stones surround the plunge at the front and hang from the lace-up strings. Inner corsetlette for bodice support. Truly a Y2K fantasy dress...
Category

Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

NEW Missoni Purple Embroidered Crochet Knit Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
A very elegant sequined crochet-knit gown in Missoni's signature crochet knit fabric Gorgeous piece, perfect for a classy evening Stunning purple color, embroidered with beautiful s...
Category

2010s Italian Evening Gowns

Gianfranco Ferre Eggplant Purple with Gold Sequin Silk Asymmetrical Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Gianfranco Ferre dress in rich eggplant purple features a gold sequin empire waist and an elegant asymmetrical hem. Crafted from luscious, fully lined silk, it offers both comfo...
Category

1990s Empire Waist Dresses

Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical purple sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 100% nylon. Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Invisible zip on the right side + hook&eye. Wrap on t...
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Evening Dresses

Lanvin S/S 2007 Alber Elbaz Sz 38 Purple Rhinestone Encrusted Empire Waist Dress
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful LANVIN Spring / Summer 2007 Ete by ALBER ELBAZ purple / aubergine / eggplant rhinestone encrusted empire waist dress ! Tailored bodice with a free flowing body. Large rhine...
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Purple draped evening dress with sequin embellishment Monique Lhuillier
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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 ...
Category

2010s American Evening Dresses