A custom dressmaker sheath wiggle dress, constructed from vintage silk chiffon fabric. The golden yellow silk crepe chiffon fabric has an embroidered design in silver metallic thread. I have seen similar fabric dated to the 1950's used by Christian Dior. Left side zipper with hook and eye closure. A leg opening on the left side.  Darted and shaped at bust. Lined in nude china silk. Excellent, rarely worn condition.

Shoulder to hem 47"

Bust 35"

Waist 30"

Hip 35"

Alberta Ferretti Designer 90's

Purple dyed silk chiffon bias cut dress with bias cut silk slip. Asymmetrical neckline. Long bust line darts create a beautiful fit. Invisible side zipper. The asymmetrical neckline is complimented by a asymmetrical inset seam on the lower portion of the dress. Made in Italy. Dress is labeled 100% seta/silk. China silk slip.

Bust 34" Hip 34". Length 37"

Italy dress size 42/USA size 8, slip size 46/USA size 12.

Made in Italy

$875

A beautiful 1970's I. Magnin Travilla Tie Dye bias silk chiffon halter gown by California couturier William (Bill) Travilla. The silk chiffon is soft, light as a feather spilling down the front from the center bust creating a waterfall effect. Magnificent gem colors of emerald, sapphire, amethyst and pink tourmaline. Lined in royal purple poly crepe. As I would expect from a great costume or couture design, there are no visible seams. The gown includes a matching silk chiffon scarf.  Hand applied back zipper. A flat wide metal hook fastens at the halter neck pieces at neck back. Excellent, original condition. Minor snags near zipper. Size 10.  Scarf 67". Bust up to 36", waist 30", Under bust to hem 48" length.

Travilla is best known for his sexy designs for Marilyn Monroe. How to Marry a Millionaire, Bus Stop, Seven Year Itch and Gentleman Prefer Blonds. He won an Emmy for his designs for the famous 80's TV show Dallas. He understood the female form and the curvy hourglass figure and used a bias cut, halter neck and draping on many of his best known designs. Travilla attended Woodbury College in Los Angeles during the 50's where he studied fashion and costume design.  He was a perfectionist, which shows in the quality construction of the garments he created.

$225

Feminine dress from the early 1990's, a SONIA RYKIEL sheer viscose/rayon leaf print chiffon dress. The front is open from the neckline to the hem. A center placket/band with SONIA RYKIEL signature buttons 3/4 of the way down to the hem. Large square side hip pockets. Short sleeves with a band and button trim.  One very small tear at the shoulder, otherwise excellent condition.

Size 38.

Made in France.

$295

Vintage early 1970's Diane Von Furstenberg.  Sexy, head turning early Von Furstenberg bias cut gown with long sash. Fantastic 70's flower power chrysanthemum print on a mustard background. Very full bias cut long skirt. Inside self fabric facing at arm and neckline edges. Looks great with platform shoes. The sash can be worn a belt or neck scarf. Weighty nylon jersey fabric with a beautiful drape.  The fabric is Qiana®, a filament nylon used for woven and knitted fabrics that was registered by DuPont in the 1970's. Excellent condition with front and back necklines having  a few runs in the fabric that are shown in the additional photos. Made in Italy. Purchased in the 70's from Saks Fifth Ave. in Beverly Hills. 
Size S-M

$295

Chloe 90's burnout silk velvet dress

1990's sexy Designer Chloe Silk/Rayon bias printed cut velvet cocktail or dinner or day dress. A row of covered buttons and loop closure at side.  Draped cowl neckline. Thin shoulder straps. Excellent condition. No Flaws.

Bust 35-36", hips up to 36". Bias cut allows some stretch at the bust and hips. Fully lined.  Excellent condition.

Made in France