JEAN DESSES COUTURE COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950s.

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

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

Carven Paris by Marcel Fenez Green Basket Weave Rushed Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress, ca. 1950's. Armpit to armpit 17" Waist 13.25 Museum at FIT has a similar Jean Desses dress from 1955 in their collec

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".

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"

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 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

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

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

1950's navy blue silk chiffon goddess dress attributed to French designer, Jean Desses, and distributed in the United States by Nanty. The dress zips and hooks at the side with a tie and chiffon drape

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.

Two couture evening gowns, 1950s, comprising Pierre Balmain grey satin cocktail dress with undulating ivory bands, c.1955, with Lesage embroidery of chenille flowerheads with silver borders; together

1 black synthetic long sleeve day dress w/ pink & black window check plaid applied apron front w/ self-ruffle edging into back yoke, CF button closures & black fabric covered belt, label "A Jean Desse

Dove grey panné velvet cut in a full circle, having small shawl collar and circular yoke decorated with heavy grey silk cord, large grey pearl beads, baubles of graphite iridil beads, lined in pink

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,

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

Patterned weave of raised scallop shells on fine black and gold striped ground, boatneck bodice having 3/4 sleeve and a pair of domed buttons set in pleats, A-line skirt, silk lining. Made in France l

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

James Galanos Red & Black Print Flocked Silk Satin Cocktail Dress,ca. mid 1950's Armpit to armpit 18.5" Waist 12.75" Skirt length 23"

Dull satin ruched into wide band at bodice top and hem, gathered at the left front into a knot, narrow strap, stiffened full skirt. Unlabeled. B-34, W-26, L-42. Excellent. GLC