A black silk faille cocktail dress, probably Dior

Pauline Trigere Black Silk Faille Coctail Dress, ca. 1960's.

A. Goodman by Jerry Parnis Black Silk Faille Cocktail Dress,1950's

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.

I. Magnin Importers Red & Black Silk Taffeta Tartan Cocktail Dress, ca. 1950's. Probably copy of a French couture model. "I. Magnin Importers" label was used for imported Paris couture models.

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

Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Black Faille Cocktail Dress, F/W 2007. Made in France, size 38.

Christian Dior Haute Couture Black Velvet & Silk Cocktail Dress. c. A/W 1954. Labelled 'Christian Dior Paris / Automne-Hiver...' and numbered '48516'. Date is removed however according to serial code

A Christian Lacroix poppy-printed silk cocktail dress, probably 1990s, woven gold couture label, with black celluloid floral corsage to one shoulder, the skirt with appliqued embroidered lace petals a

Christian Dior New York Black Silk & Wool Blend Cocktail Dress, ca. late 1950's

Christian Dior Black Cocktail Dress, F/W 1957. Unlabelled, probably "Patron Original". Labelled Made in France.

A Christian Dior London black organza cocktail dress, 1960s, labelled and numbered 23189, with wide, white collar, pink silk corsage and matching black belt, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 66cm, 26in (2)

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,

Sleeveless black faille sheath with boatneck, square cutout and bow detail. Labeled. Very good. B38/W29/L46

Bias-cut black faille with sleeveless princess-line bodice slightly ruched into center back seam, wrapped across the hip and gathered at center front above a full skirt with puffed high-low overskirt

Schiaparelli Paris Black Silk Faille Dress with Beaded Shocking Pink Velvet Trim, c.1950's/1960's. Labelled ' Schiaparelli Paris/ Modele Depose/ Made in France' .

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

An Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Cocktail Dress, Fall 2006, sleevless with a scoop neckline with ruffle and bow embellishment, decorative pleating throughout the fitted bodice, a drop waist skirt with

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"

A Carolina Herrera Black Silk Cocktail Dress, with a beaded fuchsia neckline and cuffs and a back zip closure. Labeled: Carolina Herrera. Size 8. Estimate $100-200 Overall very good condition. Very mi

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

Donna Karan DKNY black silk and poly cocktail dress: sleeveless tank fitted bodice with full double layered chiffon pleated skirt. Knee-length. Size 10.

Blumarine black cocktail dress with rhinestone and leather accents, Italian size 40, made in Italy, outer shell: silk and leather, inner bustier: silk. Shoulder: 17", bust: 29", waist: 25", hips: 36",

approx. 36 bust, 28 waist, some powder marks inside of neckline, see photo's