Victor Costa Iridescent Purple Origami-Pleated Strapless Evening Gown

From Ralph Lauren’s coveted Spring 2010 Collection, this aqua silk dress is a rare and radiant example of the house’s romantic glamour. Worn by a young Taylor Swift during the early ...

A rare and exceptionally elegant late-1970s Bill Blass evening gown, crafted in luminous coral silk twill that captures light with the soft sheen of poured satin. This is Blass at hi...

This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche purple mini dress from the 2007 collection embodies modern femininity with a dramatic flair. Crafted in a lustrous silk-blend fabric, this long-sl...

A masterpiece from Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2006 Purple Label Collection, this gold strapless gown is a true showstopper and a rare archival treasure. Originally retailing for $22,000, th...

Incredible vintage 1980s / 80s VICTOR COSTA for NEIMAN MARCUS purple silk taffeta strapless dress and sash belt! Features accordian pleated ruffle along the bodice, down the front si...

Purple chiffon lurex bustier evening dress; tag has been cut. Drape and boned; Zip and hook& eye on the left side. SIZE 10 US

This is a beautiful piece of art by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, from mid-1970. The gown is iridescent purple silk taffeta with ruffles on the front bodice, neckline, hem, cuffs, ...

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...