2010s Zandra Rhodes Couture Green Sequin Dress and Shawl

This incredible ensemble walked the runway for Bill Blass for the spring / summer 1988 collection and was worn by the super model Iman Bowie. Comprising a strapless dress and heavily...

This charming 1970s dress is labelled Harry Algo, Paris. Harry Algo was a French manufacturer of high quality ready to wear designs based on haute couture designs, but at affordable ...

This is a late 1960s or early 1970s couture sequinned maxi gown by William Travilla whose name is synonymous with Marilyn Monroe for whom he worked as a costume designer from 1952. He designed, arguably, the most famous cinematic dress in history, the white pleated halterneck dress for 'The Seven Year Itch' and was Oscar nominated 5 times winning for 'The Adventures of Don Juan' where he designed costumes for Errol Flynn. He designed for his own label from 1957 and was widely acclaimed for his work on the television series The Thorn Birds and Dallas during the 1980s. The silk fabric in this gown is just beautiful and has an abstract almost painterly foliage print design; the vibrant greens and blues invoke a tropical vibe. Overlaying the silk from head to toe are tightly spaced clear sequins that have been joined together with a a silver thread giving an iridescence to the top layer of organza. The dress has a deep V-neck crossover empire line bodice with hidden covered popper buttons for modesty along the V-line. The gathered skirt is very full and is separately lined underneath in a fine quality silk crepe. A green velvet band with a neat bow completes the look. There's lots of hand finishing details on this dress and it is so well made that you could wear it either way around depending on whether you wanted slightly more coverage. The label inside the dress reads 'Haute Couture by Sally's and then the address is Palisades Park, New Jersey. Whilst not strictly, haute couture, this dress is as close to American designer royalty that you can get. A fellow vintage dealer I very much admire, Shrimpton...

Original 1920s lame dress in gold, sage green, pale blue and dusk pink. Unlined, the fabric is light and airy, and the unusual construction of the gow...

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON green iridescent gold bullet bead sheath dress UK8 S Reference: CC/A00460 Brand: Matthew Williamson Model: 907252464 Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Green, Gold Pa...

Ornamental green silk-crepe gown, capturing the Gucci's talent for richly textured and patterned eveningwear. Depicting contrasting florals, graphic checks and the house's signature...

Ornamental green silk-crepe gown, capturing the Gucci's talent for richly textured and patterned eveningwear. Depicting contrasting florals, graphic checks and the house's signature...

Green and white jacquard cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Hidden snap closure on the middle front. Decorative rhinestone button on the top middle front. Elastic b...