ARETHA FRANKLIN COCKTAIL DRESS

A group of three dresses: a sleeveless shift dress in an orange, black and gold geometric-patterned cotton, pleated at neckline, The African Star label, one size (fits most); an identical shift dress

Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Black Velvet Cocktail Dress From the Collection of Bebe Goddard W/LOA - This lovely black cocktail dress was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The gown is made of b

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A purple lurex knit, strapless cocktail mini dress, circa 1960s, framed with a double black faille tail train and large rhinestone buckle. With a metallic and lucite Sputnik brooch on the left shoulde

A Paco Rabanne couture black perspex cocktail dress, circa 1998, with embossed 'Paco Rabanne' metal perforated tab to the back closure, formed from graduated panels with smaller squares outlining the

A Christian Dior brilliant yellow gazar cocktail dress, circa 1960, with Dior London no 33864 and Harrods labels, with flounce to waist and belt with large bow, bust 92cm, 36in, waist 66cm, 26in (3)

Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Black Cocktail Dress From the Collection of Kent Warner W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - This black cocktail dress with lace trim was owned by iconic American actre

A Jean Dessès couture draped chiffon cocktail dress, circa 1958, Paris labelled and numbered 5191, of robin's-egg blue, the strapless sheath with integral corset, spiralling pleats down the narrow le

Black panné velvet having cap sleeve and a shawl collar standing at the back with self button, falling separate from the shoulder and incorporated into sweetheart bodice with corset interior, bell-

An Alexander McQueen beige chiffon cocktail dress, 'Widows of Culloden' collection, Autumn-Winter, 2006, labelled and size 42, with integral corset, the pleated draped chiffon plaited into a single sh

Nina Ricci black satin long sleeve cocktail dress from the 1960s that is to die for. The back has large black satin covered buttons that travel up the back and the front deep V neckline is accented wi

Black silk taffeta with small cap sleeve, asymmetrical crossed front panels with back stand-up collar, the left side gathered behind the front and joined with faux self buttons, side closure with hook

A Gianni Versace black silk crêpe cocktail dress, Autumn-Winter, 1992-93, couture labelled and size 38, the low back outlined with top-stitched pastel satin bands adorned with rhinestone medallions,

A Maggy Rouff couture orange cloqué cocktail dress, circa 1960, large woven label, the integral over-bodice with large bow, ties to the rear waist, bust approx 81cm, 34in

A Gilbert Adrian Black Cocktail Dress, with cap sleeves, a sheer rounded neckline, bead embellishment at the front and back bodice, a center accordion pleated skirt, a sheer back and a back zip closur

An Alexander McQueen Eiffel Tower print cocktail dress, 'Natural Distinction, Un-Natural Selection' collection, Spring-Summer, 2009, labelled and size 40, the shiny silk/wool fabric printed with undul

1 hammered & printed silk crepe bag dress in orange, purple & green on black ground, long sleeve w/ deep cuffs encrusted w/ seed beads, various paste, sequins & pierced paillettes, CB zip closure, lin

A Carven couture ochre crêpe cocktail dress, early 1960s, labelled, the bodice and collar adorned with gilt florets, yellow beads, crystal and rhinestones, bust 86-92cm, 34-36in

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

VERSACE This bright Versace cocktail dress features an allover contrast black lace trim and a partial racerback strap with a spaghetti strap at the left shoulder. Slips on Made in Italy Sizes 38 and 4

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.

Black crepe with V-neck bodice beneath a parallelogram panel angled to one side, 3/4 sleeve, narrow skirt having a floating diagonal panel pleated into an off-center angled low waist and the opposing

An Alexander McQueen crystal print cocktail dress, 'Natural Distinction, Un-Natural Selection' collection, Spring-Summer, 2009, labelled and size 38, in shades of brown and grey with blue flecks, the

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,