COUTURE IRENE DANA EVENING GOWN, PARIS, c. 1953

Seafoam green chiffon strapless evening gown w/ shirred fitted & boned bodice w/ floating floor length panels from back neckline, pleated asymmetrical slightly trained skirt trimmed box pleated pink t

3-pieces, white chiffon over green silk taffeta, trimmed w/ metallic gold ribbons, silk fabric corn stalks & lace, evening bodice also trimmed w/ pearls & jewels, petersham stamped in gold "Beer Paris

Heavy white silk inset w/ ladder designs in shocking pink, label "Pierre Balmain Paris", couture tape "141081", B 33.5", W 24", H 38", L 57.5", (bodice dingy, large brown skirt stains, belt dried out)

Chinoiserie inspired Renaissance revival metallic weft brocade on grey satin ground w/ square neck edged w/ mm lace, grey silk chiffon hanging elbow length sleeve embroidered w/ rhinestones, metallic

Mary McFadden couture evening gown, blue, c.1980's, features embroidered and sequin detail to bodice, Fortuny style pleated skirt and sleeves, zip back with floral sequin detail, 35"b, 29"w, 15"sh, 12

Mary McFadden couture evening gown, magenta, c.1980's, size 6, features embroidered and sequin bodice, Fortuny style pleated skirt, pleated zip sleeves, organza lining to bodice, 35"b, 28"w, 16"sh, 24

Mary McFadden couture evening gown, seafoam, c.1980's, features embroidered and sequin detail to organza layered bodice, Fortuny style pleated skirt, pleated sleeves with bows, 35"b, 29"w, 15"sh, 12"s

Navy linen trained evening gown w/ standing off the SH neckline, CB self covered buttons, nipped W into extreme high/low w/ horizontally pleated front over exposed bustle front, boned bodice & lining

Hot pink silk gazar evening gown w/ scoop neck wrap, closure to back left SS w/ flat bow under arm & self-edged ruffle continuing down side & around slightly trained hem, similar gown from the same co

Black silk & wool twill lined in silk taffeta w/ notched convertible dyed fox collar, oversized patch pockets w/ tab at front Hs, label "Jean Patou Paris" & couture tape reading "32 152", B 43", L 56"

Mary McFadden couture evening gown, indigo, Late 20th c., features lace bodice with sequin and bead detail, Fortuny style pleated skirt and shoulders, zip back, size 14, 38"b, 55"ll

Red silk satin bodice, back & cropped sleeves cut in single piece seamed into bodice front w/ keyhole opening over white silk chiffon shaped underbodice, pleated & ruched broad black silk crepe cummer

A Balenciaga couture black crêpe georgette evening gown, August, 1946, Paris labelled and numbered 23421, with heavily beaded and sequined midriff, curved Infanta-style hips, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 6

Blue twill, bodice of bronze lace over pink charmeuse under-dress, pink & blue tulle sleeves, swagged & fur trimmed hem, "Worth" woven label petersham, couture # "68506" stamped on reverse, B 34", W 2

Seven Couture Evening Gowns and Cocktail Dresses I Magnin white four leaf clover lace bodice over black velvet gown; Oscar De La Renta cocktail dress; Jacqueline de Ribes Paris black long sleeved cock

Two couture evening gowns, 1950s, comprising Pierre Balmain grey satin cocktail dress with undulating ivory bands, c.1955, with Lesage embroidery of chenille flowerheads with silver borders; together

A Lanvin couture orange silk crêpe evening gown, circa 1968, large woven Paris label, the neckline and cuffs outlined in gold embroidery, sparkling rhinestones and assorted beads, with floating train

Lanvin Paris couture vintage beaded gown, c. 1920's, in light beige silk tulle with all over silver bugle beading and sequins with blue, green, and yellow jeweled enhancements, with zipper back and hi

Lanvin Paris couture floral lace evening dress, c. 1970's, Made in France, numbered 12591, in periwinkle blue and gold, over silk chiffon and taffeta, rounded neckline, gathered waist skirt, zip back

A Pierre Cardin couture pale green silk crêpe and organza evening gown, circa 1967, labelled Pierre Cardin, Paris, the halter-neck bodice covered with layered embroidered organza blossom and leaves,

Tonico Paris New York silk chiffon evening gown, Late 20th c., layered ivory chiffon with black trim, one shoulder style with double ruffle bustline and flower embellishment, fully lined, approx. 37"b

Richard Tyler Couture silk embroidered gown, Late 20th c, sheer dusty rose silk & peach silk strapless layered evening gown, embroidered detail, ribbed bodice, side zippered, label marked sample, 32.5

Prussian blue silk satin ottoman gown, front & back shaped yoke & front skirt panels of floral spray motif patterned silk satin in 2-tone gold & multi patterned weave, neckline, cuffs, CF, bodice edge

Plum velvet cut to chiffon, lace bodice & undersleeves, wide velvet sash, trained skirt, B 34", W 24", L 58"-68", (small hole skirt back, silk torn at neckline, tulle edge trim on sleeves damaged, rep