BALENCIAGA COUTURE SILK WRAP COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950s

Black with 3/4 sleeve and faux wrap bodice having tiny peplum and moiré faille belt with bow, over-the-knee length A-line skirt, silk lining and gazar underskirt with stiff hem band. Labeled. B-32,

Mainbocher Haute Couture Ivory Silk Cocktail Dress, c.1950's. Labelled'Mainbocher Inc.' Armpit to armpit 16.25" ,Waist 12".

Sleeveless & fitted black silk cocktail sheath w/ square cut arm openings, bateau neckline into scoop back, wide flared ruffle at hem, lined in silk crepe, label "Balenciaga", couture tape #95422, B 3

Strapless black silk embroidered net & silk crepe dress w/ Riechers Marescot lace, edged in silk chiffon & w/ ruffle around B & hem, label "Balenciaga" w/ couture tape #90903, B 32", W 26", L 36", (1.

Jacques Heim Paris London Demi Couture Warp Print Silk Cocktail Dress ca.1950's.

Balenciaga by Chez Ninon Couture Pink Silk & Lace Cocktail Dress, 1966. Labelled 'Chez Ninon Inc. New York' . Similar example is in the collection of Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco and also publish

Jacques Heim Paris Haute Couture Navy Velvet & Blue Silk Satin Cocktail Dress, ca. 1950s.

Pierre Balmain Paris for Therese French Shop Park Avenue New York Embroidered Navy Silk Faille Cocktail Dress, ca. 1950’s. Probably copy of a imported couture design.

French Haute Couture Purple & Black Warp Print Silk Cocktail Dress, ca. 1950's. Possibly Schiaparelli. Armpit to armpit 17" Waist 12.5"

Hattie Carnegie for Neiman Marcus Couture Black Cut Velvet Silk Satin Cocktail Dress, 1950's. Seams are haute couture style hand finished.  Armpit to armpit 17.5", Waist 12.5".

Ivory silk with metallic gold floral brocade, semi-boned sleeveless blouson bodice gathered into either side of center back waist above gathers to overskirt split to hem, narrow brocade underskirt. Ch

Christian Dior New York Blue Silk Faille Cocktail Dress, ca. 1956-58. Waist 12.5"

HARVEY BERIN SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950s. Short sleeve navy faille having wide bands flanking V-neck and angling into a waistband with two self bows, full pleated skirt with crinoline. Labeled. B-38, W

Black bengaline having unusual boned bodice with extended straight-cut front panel behind two overlapping curved layers, set-in waist, circle skirt pieced in nine panels backed in a wide synthetic hor

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original'

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original' Armpit to armpit 17.5" Waist 12.5" CB length 40"

Single-shoulder dress fashioned from black and gold sari silk with floral repeat and wide border bands. Unlabeled. (Missing belt) good.

Ivory satin surplice high-waist bodice with sweetheart neckline edged in tiny beads having wide strap, gold satin skirt with inverted pleats stitched down to the waist having flared ivory drape to one

Black and green strapless cocktail dress, with black chiffon hand draped bodice with gathered layered polka-dot skirt, side zipper, and peek-boo back with inner built in corset, bust 28, waist 23, sli

Sleeveless black boatneck with skinny strap, high-waist bodice having crossed front pleats and hot pink cummberbund, narrow skirt gathered at the waist, silk lining. Labeled. B-34, W-24, H-36, L-36. E

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original'

A Mark Bohan for Christian Dior couture silk cocktail dress, 1965, labelled and numbered 126877, with pale green and cream tulip print, bust approx 96cm, 38in, waist 86cm, 34in, hip 96cm, 38in

Creation G. Kazazian Paris Couture Black Velvet & Organza Ribbon Embroidered Lace Cocktail Dress, ca. late 1950's. Made in France. Armpit to armpit 17.5" Waist 13.25

Creation G. Kazazian Paris Couture Black Velvet & Organza Ribbon Embroidered Lace Cocktail Dress, ca. late 1950's. Made in France. Armpit to armpit 17.5" Waist 13.25"