Evening Dresses

Collection of Seven Designer Evening Dresses: One Giorgio Armani, One Bill Blass, One Lawrence, One Akris, One Pamela Dennis, Two Roland Nivelais Garage This lot includes seven evening dresses. THE FI

Two Galanos Evening Dresses, 1984-90 This lot contains two dresses by James Galanos. James Galanos (1924-2016) was the only son of Greek born parents. In 1944, he became a general assistant at the New

1 blue silk chiffon over pink silk underdress trimmed w/ gold lace, CF, hem & back panels of multicolor damask, floral & foliate motifs embroidered in beads & sequins, c. 1924, label “William Hardy

Two Geoffrey Beene Evening Dresses, Spring 1990 The First: Black and white silk satin and faille printed evening dress with quilted halter detail attached to shirred bustier, full skirt, and center ba

1 crepe de chine evening dress w/ high cowl neck, short puff sleeves w/ ruched SHs, double rows of descending circular cascades from back W into double ruffle train, self-covered buttons at CB, c. 193

1 rayon knit w/ stylized boteh motif in red, cream & black, V-neckline into racerback w/ self-covered CB button closures, ruched CF W into full floor length skirt, c. 1937, B 34”, W 24”, L

1 ashes of roses crepe back silk satin w/ elaborate swags & ties, asymmetrical bias wrap overskirt, label “Meeley, 2012 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Chantilly #1057”, B 34”, W 30”,

1 resist printed black silk w/ floral bouquet motif in red, purple, yellow & green, deep V CF into plunging back w/ self wrapped straps, early 1930s, B 36”, W 26”, L 56”, (few stains

Two Edwardian Evening Dresses Red Silk and Pink Velvet. The first dress: Tiered Empire style sleeveless magenta Chinesebsilk with large flowerheads and assymetric scrolls, embroidered in pale orange,

1 green silk tulle overdress w/ high round neckline into plunging surplice CB, broad band of densely embroidered silver gel sequins from front neckline to back of SHs & as faux godets at hem, B 34&rdq

1 burgundy velvet w/ round neckline, beaded CF, slashed sleeves w/ fitted & beaded cuff, self-belt, bias cut ankle length skirt, label “NRA Dress Code Authority”, B 36”, W 28”, L 6

1 lavender silk moire’ w/ cross over CF into cartridge pleated draped panels to left H, lined in crepe back satin, c. 1929, B 36”, W 34”, L 44”, (light underarm/collar discoloratio

Glistening glass beads contrasting with white pearls cover this sheer silk evening dress. No visible damage. Dress is very heavy and has been boxed for 25+ years. Impossible to find 44" waist, when th

Two Geoffrey Beene Evening Dresses, Fall 1975  Both of these dresses feature in the three illustrations available in Lot 31.  A version of the dress on the left is featured in a photograph by Andrew

Both w/ spaghetti straps & "Christian Dior Boutique Paris" labels: 1 shocking pink chiffon, draped skirt w/ puckered rosettes, B 32", W 28+", L 39"-50"; 1 black stretch net w/ insert panels of dotted

1 chartreuse wrap front w/ butterflies in crystal seed beads & gel sequins to left B, glove length dolman sleeve, heart shaped patch pocket below right H, label "Tula", B 40", W 27", L 58", (belt miss

1 black silk dress w/ embroidered net overlay continuing into yoke, center back keyhole w/ attached embroidered net gathered & pleated long SH cape, drop W with gathered multi-layered flounce, late 19

1 crimson silk georgette evening dress embroidered w/ pink crystal beads, burgundy & pressed gold sequins around neckline, drop waist & to edges of robe de style inspired overskirt, B 36”, W 34&

1 peach silk crepe & crepe de chine w/ short silvered bugle, pearlized seed beads & rhinestones, rabbit fur trim to smocked front panels, c. 1923, B 38", W 40", L 44", underdress B 34", L 43", (few sm

1 silk crepe w/ camisole top under integrated long sleeve net jacket w/ applique crepe bands in chevron motif, label “Adaptation Jeanne Lanvin, 22 Faub St Honore Paris”, B 40”, W 34&rdqu

1 purple silk velvet w/ crystal & iridescent pearlized seed beads in rose motif to high round neckline & draped puff sleeve, original matching self-covered belt, B 36”, W 30”, L 60”,

exceptionally nice with extensive patterned beading of flowers & poss butterfly

Two black evening dresses, early 1930s, one constructed entirely from taffeta strips on tulle ground, c.1933-35; together with a crushed black velvet example with finely quilted sleeves lined in cream

1 dusty rose silk tulle w/ chemical lace & crepe back satin slip, scoop neckline w/ attached SH cape, B 36”, W 32”, L 50”, slip B 34”, L 54”, (light discoloration w/ stai