DIOR TAFFETA SHIRTWAIST DRESS, c. 1950. Black silk

Black silk taffeta w/ piped neckline, armscye & W, cross over front trimmed w/ black silk velvet ribbon w/ deep pleats from back SH into finer pleats at front W, short cap sleeve trimmed w/ black silk

2 Vintage Black Cocktail Dresses - Suzy Perette, more. The pairing includes 1 vintage c1950 black silk chiffon cocktail dress by Suzy Perette featuring a fitted bust with diagonal pleated details, a f

Black silk having boned sleeveless bodice draped off the shoulder with triple pleats forming curved V-neck meeting at a velvet and taffeta rose, pleated midriff band twisted at waist and fanning out o

Christian Dior Demi Couture Floral Print Silk Taffeta Dress, c.1956. Labelled 'Christian Dior- Europe/ Manufacture par Christian Dior Export'. It has self constructed corset and petitcoat. Armpit to a

Jacques Fath Paris Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress,c. early 1950's. Labelled 'Jacques Fath Paris/ Made in France' and 'Made in France Exclusively for Saint-Amour San Juan-Puerto Rico' .

Both labeled: 1 "Irene" black silk faille jacket, interlocking midriff bands, W 28", excellent; 1 "Ceil Chapman" black fine faille afternoon dress, circle skirt w/ origami-like pleats, B 36+", Low W 2

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.

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Velvet Dress, c.1992 Haute Couture black silk velvet long sleeve dress with jewel neckline, fitted long sleeves, and black silk taffeta flounced skirt with uneven hemline,

"Christian Dior New York" label, black silk satin-twill sheath, narrow shoulder straps, tulle ruffles above hem, 3 self fabric bows to sides, integral net corset, B 36", W 28", H to 39", L 42", (under

2-pc black silk satin dress c/o partially boned bodice w/ princess seam darts, shawl collar, CF self-covered dome button closures, elbow length cuffed sleeve, complex box & knife pleated skirt, attach

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

2-pc day dress of brown striped plaid silk taffeta in brown, aubergine, black, cream & pink, capped pagoda sleeve trimmed w/ multi colored ribbon & copper silk fringe, CF hook & eye closure w/ decorat

An aquamarine silk taffeta dress with a long-sleeved bodice and full circle skirt, c. 1950, personally owned by Greta Garbo.  The bodice has a high neckline with a concealed zipper at the back of

Black silk taffeta textured with tiny woven dots, having short dolman sleeve cut in front keystone shape, 2-piece collar shaped with pleats gathered into crossed front panels that may also be worn as

1 black silk satin mourning dress w/ machine embroidered applique to faux reveres, skirt flatlined in taffeta w/ pinked ruffle, c. 1898, bodice B 36”, L 17”, skirt W 30”, L 43”

This group of 1950's and 60's cocktail dresses include a black tiered lace and taffeta dress with romovable straps (W 28, H 40, B 36), a black silk Fifth Avenue Shop short sleeve dress with a satin bo

2-pc day dress in lavender, charcoal & cream silk plaid, CF thread covered gum drop button closure, 2-pc military sleeve w/ multicolor floral ribbon trim edged w/ black & tan looped cording, broderie

3-pc dress of black silk georgette w/ fine woven stripe & applied bands of finely tucked black taffeta, Corelli embroidered lower sleeves, chemical lace over chiffon to front bodice, original petticoa

Christian Dior green silk lame evening dress, c. 1970's, Boutique label, Made in France, (2) layers of sheer silk chiffon, top with black and gold metallic pattern, round neckline, long billowing slee

VALENTINO BOUTIQUE EVENING DRESS 80s Black velvet bodice striped silk taffeta skirt evening dress General conditions grading C (signs of wear)

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

1 black silk taffeta late day dress w/ patent leather belt & W cincher, plunging V neckline w/ caped sailor collar, cotton pique tuxedo inspired dickie insert w/ black satin faux bowtie, c. 1953-1956,

Black wool jacket w/ notched collar, nipped W, glove length sleeves, diagonal H pockets, silk lining & imitation leather composition buttons, label “Christian Dior, Paris” couture tape present

2-pc evening dress in black spotted net w/ applied satin ribbon stripes & ruched edging to all flounces, stock collar w/ banded yoke, faux bolero lace over bodice, upper sleeves w/ yoke decoration & C