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Period: Mid-20th Century
Vivian Custom of Saks Fifth Ave. Mousecapades Custom Skirt
Located in New York, NY
Rare Narrative Skirt by Vivian Custom of Saks Fifth Ave. with a Mousecapades Theme on mustard wool. Composed of hand cut, hand sewn, appliqued and embroidered New York City fashion v...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ceil Chapman Stunning Ivory Brocade Jeweled Empire Gown c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Ceil Chapman Stunning ivory brocade jeweled empire gown c 1960s The exquisite brocade gown is designed with an elaborate jewel encrusted midriff; embellished with glittering crystals, dangling baroque tear drop resin pearls, coral lucite egg...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ceil Chapman Pink Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress, 1950 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience ultimate sexiness with the Ceil Chapman 50s Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress. This iconic era's queen of curves offers signature shirring on the bodice and a fitted...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown: A stunning gown by an unknown maker of French couture quality. Original long hem. Vivid cobalt sequins h...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Oscar de la Renta 1960s Ivory Wool + Green Suede Mod Flower Print Jacket Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and insanely chic vintage 60s OSCAR DE LA RENTA retro jacket OR dress! Features a soft ivory wool, with brightly colored flowers and grass...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

A chiffon ball gown by Jean Dessès Haute Couture Paris France Circa 1956
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1956 France Long evening dress draped in pink and pale blue chiffon. Pleated bust with large halter neckline, ending in a sheath on the hips with crossed panels spread to the s...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Mohair Sweater and skirt by Jean Dessès - France Circa 1968
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968 France A set comprising a sweater and skirt in knitted mohair, in ‘Santa Claus’ red by Jean Dessès, bearing the Sweaters label, his last ready-to-wear line around 1965, be...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Pierre Cardin Vintage 1960s 60s Black + White Geometric Boxy Wool Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful vintage boxy cut double breasted jacket in a black and white geometric pattern by Pierre Cardin. Black silk lining and front flap pockets. Details: Fully Lined Front Pock...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Lanvin Paris Blue Red Patterned Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the essence of vintage French elegance with this stunning Lanvin Paris blue and red patterned dress. A true testament to the brand’s iconic design heritage, this dress effort...
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European Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Lydia Kessler Ltd Black Brocade Princess Evening Coat w Rhinestone Buttons
Located in San Diego, CA
An extraordinary 1960s Lydia Kessler Ltd. black brocade princess coat, impeccably tailored in a richly textured paisley jacquard fabric that catches the light with subtle luster. Thi...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Vintage Capucine Sz. 40 / 9.5 - 10 White Leather Sandals Heels Shoes Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s Capucine white leather sandal heels! Made in Italy, these cute shoes feature braided straps at ankle and toe. Wooden kitten heel, that measures 2 inches tall. Look...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1950 s mohair jumper pink and yellow 1950s mohair sweater UK 12 US 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
The perfect staple for the chillier months. Rendered in a pastel palette of pink and yellow wool, in a raised polkadot pattern, this original 1950's knitted jumper is just the piece ...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1940 s Dress Black Crepe Silk Pastel Striped Bow Detail UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most figure flattering silhouette, this original vintage 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by pastel striped taffeta silk in shades of pale blue, pastel pink, g...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline, front and back with small gathering at the waist. It is fully lined with a central back...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

A Japanese inspiration printed silk evening pyjamas - France Circa 1930
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930 France Beautiful evening pyjamas, two pieces trousers and bodice in printed silk pongee dating from the 1930s. Beautiful print with Japanese floral decoration in soft co...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Black Satin Lace Sleeve A-Line Gown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Givenchy Haute Couture gown from the 1960s is handmade for a custom order in black satin with sheer lace sleeves. The design features a bateau neckline, a plunging V back, and a...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960 s Silk chiffon Beaded Dress and matching jacket ensemble UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in an iconic silhouette, this timeless 1960's raw silk and silk chiffon dress and jacket ensemble, embellished with statement glass beadwork in shades of pearlescent white, ...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950 s long navy blue embroidered evening ball gown in tulle
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Lilli Ann Sequined and Beaded 1960s/ 70s Vest
Located in Alford, MA
A unique piece from renowned coat and suit manufacturer Lilli Ann, this vest is extravagantly and boldly decorated with large multicolored paillettes in geometric shapes that echo th...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Clothing

Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Adele Simpson Vintage 1960s Geometric Wool Dress + Scarf Set 2-Piece Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling geometric wool dress and matching scarf by Adele Simpson. Details: Fully Lined Matching Scarf Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size: Smal...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Cropped Black Floral Brocade and Beaded Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Cropped Black Floral Brocade and Beaded Jacket from the 1950's. It appears to have been altered in the 1980's with the addition of beaded epaulets and trim. Slightly toreador feel, l...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Pristine 20th C. Vintage Chinese White Embroidered Figures + Flowers Silk Robe
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning and pristine 20th C. Chinese silk satin robe with colorful embroidery of figures and cherry blossoms. Fully lined in silk with front frog button closure. The bust measures 4...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Donald Brooks 1960s Vintage Plaid Wool Jacket with Leather Bobble Buttons
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous tailored plaid jacket by Donald Brooks in a vibrant plaid. Black leather bobble buttons and couture hand stitched detailing. Medium weight wool. Details: Fully Lined Side ...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Lucie Ann Beverly Hills Taffeta Rose Print Wrap Dress c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Lucie Ann Beverly Hills taffeta rose print wrap dress c 1960 The stylish romantic retro dress is infused with a lush garden of muted pastel ro...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Charm of Hollywood Music Notes and Piano Red Black Cotton Shift Dress 60s
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s vintage Charm of Hollywood novelty music themed cotton shift dress ! Features Pom Pom music notes. Color lock red and black, with piano keys at the hem of the dress. Full ...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Designer Fur Dress and Jacket
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fur dress and jacket set in shades of grey designed by Mr. G for an upscale fashion boutique of that time. The sleeveless dress has a slight A l...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Museum Chanel Haute Couture 1961 Coco Beige Red Blue Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Magnificent Haute Couture tweed jacket and skirt ensemble from the Coco Chanel era, dating to the 1961. Crafted from beige linen tweed with raspberry red and navy-blue braided trims,...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Jean Patou Vintage Navy Blue Wool and Silk Asymmetric Pleated Mod Skirt, 1960s
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage navy blue wool skirt with pleating and asymmetric ball buttons by Jean Patou. Fully lined in silk with front wrap button and hook closure. The marked size is 8, but ...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ceil Chapman 1960s White + Silver Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Midi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN white and silver silk brocade midi dress! Features mock buttons up the front in the same fabric, itch functional buttons at ea...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s Black Fur Jacket with Ornamental Buckle
Located in London, GB
*Please note, that we will not be able to export this jacket overseas - it must be sent to a UK address, collected in-person or picked up by a courier from our London showroom.* This 1930s jacket is tailored from sleek black colobus monkey...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Patullo-Jo Copeland Rhinestone Trimmed Black Wool and Pink Satin Evening Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
This American made 1960's gown from Pattullo-Jo Copeland is very elegant and very it has a very interesting design. Both arm holes and the left side skirt opening are trimmed with r...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Edith Flagg Large Size Black Silk Velvet Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage late 1950 s pink rose print cocktail dress 1950 s rose dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This enchanting late 1950's dress, rendered in a scattered pink rose pattern and set off by a green satin waist belt, is the perfect piece to add to your seasonal cocktail wardrobe. ...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Kay Selig Bronze Floral Print Satin Gown w Gathered Bust Train
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Kay Selig Bronze Floral Print Satin Gown w Gathered Bust & Train: Heavy slipper satin gown w folded bustline, large, extravagant bustled bow at back. B...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 1960s Wool Plaid Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant plaid jacket and skirt set by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner. Gold buttons and chain detail. Pleated skirt. Details: Fully Lined Front Snap Closure On Jacket/ Side Hoo...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots. The Robe is draped on the shoulders and close with gold metal buttons. The dress is draped o...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Cocktail dress in Calais lace by Germaine Lecomte Haute Couture Paris Circa 1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950 France Nice cocktail or dinner dress in black Calais lace, known as Chantilly lace, dating from the late 1940s and inspired by Christian Dior's New-look period in France. The dress has a frock coat cut, three-quarter length kimono sleeves with turn-ups at the elbows, and a collar with turned-down panels that opens onto a cinched waist and is stapled at the waist. Corolla’ skirt with tapered panels that open out to more than 180°. The rigid tulle structure is lined on top with black Calais lace, the motifs of which are reminiscent of the imperial taste of the French Second Empire. Woven label in cream silk with black lettering soberly indicating Germaine Lecomte...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Bernhard Altmann 1950s Bejeweled Spiders Cashmere Sweater
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black cashmere cardigan sweater from Bernhard Altmann. It has long sleeves and a matching mother of pearl button front closing. It is amazing covered in elaborate colorfu...
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Austrian Mid-20th Century Clothing

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
Austere and Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown from the 1930's, retailed by Saks Fifth Ave. NY. Elaborate hand beading at the neck, cuffs and pocket openings. Strong shouldered...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950 s Christian Dior Demi Couture London Black Dinner Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christian Dior London 1950's Demi Couture black apron front dinner dress with original Dior tag still intact indicating that this dress was never worn. Black light-weight diagonal we...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1950s Blue Floral Full Circle Dress 1950 s Cotton Day Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most breathtaking floral pattern, in shades of blue, grey and white, this original 1950's cotton full circle dress, is the perfect piece to welcome the warmer weather...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Dorothy O Hara Vintage Black Asymmetric Cocktail Sheath Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1950s black hourglass sheath dress with asymmetric drape detail for sale by Dorothy O'Hara. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size medium. The bu...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

A Jacques Heim In Wool And Fur Couture Coat - France Circa 1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 France Elegant Haute Couture skater coat by Jacques Heim dating from the early 1960s. Coat in wool mottled blue-king chevron effect. Collar, bottom of coat and flaps ...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Cari Colette Vintage New Look Brown Wool Tailored Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic 1950s brown wool jacket with sleek tailoring by Cari Colette. Fully lined with front button closure. Side hidden pockets. Structured shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lin...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Cotton Trench-coat with animal print Circa 1960 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton Trench-coat with animal print. Main fabric composition: 98% cotton, 2% elastane. Rayon or acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Belt with buckle and belt-loop. Pocket on both side. B...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

Pale blue silk chiffon nightgown with handmade embroideries and lace Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue silk chiffon nightgown with handmade embroideries and lace inset. Button and buttonhole on the top middle front. Drawstring on the sleeve bottom edge. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960 s Mady Gerrard Crochet Dress and Matching Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in a wonderful cream crochet, this original 1960's Mady Gerrard cream crochet dress and matching jacket is the perfect statement piece for your seasonal wardrobe. The ro...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Jacques Fath 1940 s Blue Taffeta Gown
Located in Sharon, CT
Cobalt Blue checkered silk taffeta dress and jacket. Jacket has collar of organza and attached organza bow ties on the sleeves. Blue slip appears to be synthetic fabric. The skirt i...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Hardy Amies Couture Black Velvet Evening Coat
Located in London, GB
This couture velvet evening jacket is an exquisite example of formal evening wear by one of the greatest Royal British couturiers - Hardy Amies. This would have been made for a very ...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Linz Line Black Cocktail /Dinner Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail/ dinner dress by Linz Line. The dress has a scalloped off the shoulder neckline and is fully lined. There is gatherin...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Deadstock 1960s Alvin Handmacher Light Blue Rhinestone Vintage 60s Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic deadstock ( brand new with tags ) original 1960s Alvin Handmacher ( Weathervane Tailored by Handmacher ) baby blue skirt suit ! Features a tailore...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Mainbocher Silver Lamé Brocade Ensemble, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1960s ensemble from American couturier, Mainbocher, includes a sleek dress and jacket done in the most beautiful silver lamé brocade. Brocade is woven into patterns of organ...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Gold Leather Size 6 N Knee High Vintage 60s Mod Retro Go-Go Boots Shoes
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing mid - late 60s gold leather go-go boots ! Features matte gold metallic. Leather sole. Zipper up the inner leg. Can easily be dressed up or down. Great with a skirt, dress, shorts, or tucked into skinny jeans. A lovely authentic pair of gogo boots...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960s Silver Paisley Beaded Dress and coat set 1960s beaded UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly breathtaking 1960's silver lurex brocade dress and matching coat ensemble, embellished with borders of silver glass beadwork, silver claw set rhinestones, pearls and silve...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s White Cotton Embroidered Dress with Lace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s White Cotton embroidered summer wedding dress. Dress has horse hair crinoline to give fullness. Size: 4 - Small Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Hip 40” / Dress l...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Pierre Balmain Silk Black Dress with Latticework Waistband
Located in London, GB
This elegant shift dress was created by Pierre Balmain in his 1960s heyday. Extolled for the sculptural quality that characterises his work, Balmain lovingly described dressmaking as...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Black Souffle Gown with Gold Sequins Beading, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect for dancing! 1940's gown in black rayon organza. Full, sweeping skirt, bishop sleeves, and banded waist and neckline adorned with metallic sequins. Can be worn off the should...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

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