Villa Rosemaine Evening Dresses and Gowns

Circa 1920-1925 France Briny coral pink silk crepe afternoon dress, probably Haute Couture and dating from the 1920s. Sleeveless dress with round neckline and very elaborate constru...

Circa 1970 France Trapeze-inspired chasuble dress in thick apple-green printed jersey by André Courrèges dating from the early 1970s. Sleeveless, minimalist dress with a pointed fr...

Circa 1910 France Beautiful neo-classical day dress in the style of the Parisian couturiers of the period. High-waisted dress with boat neckline and short sleeves in mechanically emb...

Circa 1990 France Lurex lamé cocktail dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dating from the 1990s. Wrap dress open at the front with crossed belt allowing a plunging V neckline. ...

Circa 1980 France Elegant black silk velvet Chasuble evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) dating from the 1980s. Minimalist Chasuble cut with two large triang...

Autumn Winter 1978 France Precious evening ensemble, dress and Kimono jacket by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dating from the 1978 ready-to-wear collection. Straight, minimalist, ...

Circa 1980 France A long evening dress in Burgundy velvet by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dating from the 1980s. Sheath dress with boat neckline and long sleeves zipped at the cuffs...

Circa 1860 France or Southern Europe Beautiful summer crinoline ball gown in pale pink moiré silk lampas with brocaded floral garlands, probably made earlier than the large crinolin...

Circa 1920-1930 Italy - Venice Delphos long dress in apricot-coloured pleated silk pongee by the famous Italian couturier Mariano Fortuny (Attributed to). Straight, tubular cut in fo...

Circa 1820-1825 England or Europe Interesting summer dress in cotton muslin embroidered with wool circa 1820/1825 from the late Regency period in England. It is reminiscent of the w...

Circa 1923/1924 Paris Redingote evening dress in chimney sweep brown velvet embroidered in a champagne color by the famous Maison Worth. Ample straight cut, long sleeves, high collar...

Circa 1920-1930 France Paris Duchesse satin and black muslin long evening dress by Olivan-Brevet & Berthe, 14 Rue de Helder, Paris, dating from the 1920s. Loose-fitting dress with large V-neckline punctuated by a modesty detail, fastened on one side with press studs. Fine pleats on the hips underlined by Art Deco embroidery...

Circa 1985 France Black and wine lace cocktail dress embroidered with sequins by Louis Féraud Haute couture dating from the 1980s.  Short, form-fitting sheath dress with long sleev...

Circa 1968 France Milleraie wool cocktail mini-dress with silver lurex circles by Marc Vaughan, dating from the designer's heyday. Chasuble cut, crew neck and long sleeves with not...

Circa 1925 France A French Falpper dress in pink fuchsia cotton voile embroidered with white tubular glass beads dating from the Twenties. Embroidered and vermiculated back giving a sandblasted effect.  Fluid dress...

Winter 1943 Collection Paris Kimono evening coat in satin, fully overstitched, by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture, Winter 1943 collection. Powder pink coat called Rose Polignac in homa...

Circa 1935-1942 France or Europe Long evening dress in cream salmon Caudry lace dating from the late 1930s or early 1940s. Loose, straight cut, V-neck, gathered at the shoulders and...

Autumn Winter Collection 1994-1995 Japan - France Iconic black pleated polyester maxi dress by Issey Miyaké, from the collection entitled "Staircase Pleats" or "ziggurat" from the Autumn Winter 1994-1995 fashion...

Circa 1970-1980 France Chanel Haute Couture cocktail dress numbered 59644 dating from the 1970s. Short dress, long sleeves with small puffs, in ivory...

Circa 1785 France A sack back gown, coat and skirt in salmon and yellow changing taffeta Florence silk. The gown has an à l’anglaise whalebone laced fro...

Circa 1965-1969 Magnificent evening gown and cape in yellow Guipure lace, model named Alizée by Jacques Heim Haute Couture. High-waisted sheath dress with large plunging neckline an...

Circa 1920/1930 France Pretty summer dress in pink rayon decorated with roses dating from the years 1920/1930. Pleated bustier with small puffed ...

Circa 1989 - 1990 France Cocktail dress in raspberry pink silk muslin from Dior-Gianfranco Ferré. Bodice inspired by 1940's Fashion, fully corseted and lined with matching chiffon ...

Circa 1940-1950 Europe Amazing little summer dress with flowers on a gold background dating very propably from the Second World War. Clever print on silk satin cream with surreal patterns popular in the 1940s thanks to Elsa Schiaparelli ... Fish, horse heads, parrots appear in a flowery decor and abundant acid colors. Short sleeves and Claudine collar applied with a golden cord and knotted. Integrated belt with two flaps hanging out on the front to refine the silhouette. Beautiful bobbin lace...

Circa 1972 France Off-white nylon crepe long dress for ceremony or bridesmaid, with a bustier and cuffs made of shiny lurex in geometrical patterns. High-waisted dress with Claudin...

Circa 1953 France Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953 collection (similar dress, cover of "l'Officiel de la Couture" n°381, 1953) with a very a...

Circa 1985 France Disco ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer Boutique numbered 302451 in silver silk and polyester lamé. Blousante dress with batwing sleeves and Mao collar with a plun...

Circa 1918-1922 France Amazing Marinière dress in two-coloured silk jersey knit with CC embroidery in the style of Coco Chanel who invented in 1917 this type of seaside dress with ...

Early 1980s France Party or music hall top or mini-dress in powder pink stretch Lycra-Jersey, embroidered with glass beads and iridescent rhinestones. Large asymmetrical neckline w...

On hold for a french exhibition until November 2024, available after this date Collection 1982 France An evening Couture dress from the Yves Saint Laurent 1982...

Spring Summer 2008 Collection France Yves Saint Laurent sleeveless dress in amethyst silk satin. Spring Summer 2008 collection by Stéfano Pilati. Variation passage no. 14. Round neckline underlined by flat pleats with draping effect all along the dress. Label white background black graphic Yves Saint Laurent Made in...

Circa 1960 France / England Worth cocktail dress in navy blue silk-crepe with horizontal stripes embroidered with iridescent navy glitter and translucent beads, from the last perio...

Circa 1920-1925 France Beautiful Art Deco ball gown or ceremonial dress in pale salmon pink silk crepe entirely embroidered with tubular glass beads and pearls. Straight sleeveless...

Circa 1950-1960 Morocco Beautiful Moroccan ceremonial Kaftan in black satin brocaded with golden blades with a design of chrysanthemum flowers. Ample coat with bell buttons embroid...

Circa 1989 France Cocktail dress in green and blue lamé printed with floral impressionist inspired patterns from the Van Gogh Collection by the famous couturier. Delicate graphical ...

Circa 1987 France Prototype of a two-piece set in blue, orange, green, fuchsia and silver lamé with floral patterns. Impressionist inspiration evident in reference to the Yves Saint...

Circa 1980 France Electric blue lycra jersey evening gown by Loris Azzaro Couture dating from the 1980s. Sheath dress with large plunging neckline and back zip. Bustier with asymme...

Circa 1970-1980 USA or England Iconic Open This End Screen Print cotton dress by Andy Warhol (1928-1987) dating from the first reeditions of the 1970s. As in the original 1962 paper work, the blood-red paint smudges and defects are clearly visible.  The printed cotton bias on the neck and sleeves is also true to the original paper one. The background is a cheap unbleached cotton. Trace of a label cut on the collar, this could be a Mr Feedom (?) manufacture in England circa 1971. All seams are machine sewn. Exceptionally good condition. Probably never worn. A rare collector's item. Dimensions: Equivalent size 38 France. Height 103 cm, range sleeve to sleeve 83 cm, chest 90-95 cm, waist 87-90 cm, hips 95-100 cm. Amplitude bottom of dress 130 cm Open This End, part of a small series depicting shipping and handling labels, is one of the earliest paintings in which Warhol used screen...

Circa 1938-1942 France Wedding dress with long train in champagne-coloured Duchesse satin. Fluid cut with a strapless blouse with a folded collar, ...

Circa 1982 France Amazing short safari-style dress in buff-coloured suede by Emanuel Ungaro Parallèle dating from the early 1980s. Straight cut with puffed sleeves and stitched inserts. Beige stretch knit with turtleneck effect collar and cuffs. Two slit pockets on the side and a thin integrated belt to tie for a blouson effect. Cream nylon lining and Ungaro Parallèle Paris logo label, size 10 Made in Italy. Dry-cleaned suede with no soiling apart from a slight structural patina of the suede skin. No defects to report. Good overall structural condition. Dimensions: Equivalent size M France...

Circa 1958-1963 France Spectacular black tulle evening gown embroidered with heart-shaped sequins by Jean Dessès Haute Couture and dating f...

On hold for a french exhibition until November 2024, available after this date Spring Summer 1972 France  Beautiful Chemise dress by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture from the Spring Summer 1972 fashion show. Fluid silk crepe taffeta with a plaid print, whose chromatic range is the Master's signature (colour of the Rive Gauche logo). The cut magnifies a classic chic and relaxed style with this straight cut, sleeves with small puffs and skirt with flat pleats from the hips. Thin...

On hold for a french exhibition until November 2024, available after this date Fall Winter 1985 Collection France An exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Couture evening gown with train f...

Circa 1935-1945 France Elegant evening coat in black woollen crepe with geometric and openwork motifs around the edges, signed withl'Aigle Royal, a fashion house in Blois. Very flu...

Circa 1970/1975 France Amazing dress from the futuristic or Space Age period, work of a couture workshop in the taste of Pierre Cardin and dating from the early 1970s. Long sleeved...

Circa 1965 France Cocktail dress in navy silk tulle embroidered with floche silk and its bolero by Jacques Heim Jeune Fille directed by Jacqueline Citroën and dating from the 1960s...

Circa 1905-1910 France or Europe Beautiful young girl's afternoon dress in mouse-grey wool felt applied with cordonnets in a vermiculated design in colour and dating from the Belle ...

Circa 1970 France Prototype or parade dress attributed to Madame Grès and dating from the 1970s. Bolduc of white cotton sewn indicating No. 144 to Christine Vicky. Beige wool knit...

Circa 1975-1980 Italy Beautiful trompe l'oeil dress by the famous Italian designer Roberta di Camérino. Stretch and fluid straight dress, long sleeves with a V-neckline and folded points. Very fine jersey knit drawing a pleated skirt suit, giving a beautiful effect of movement to this dress. Cuffs with gold brass cufflinks monogrammed...

Circa 1980 France Pierre Balmain three-piece knitwear set in silver and purple lurex. Long-sleeved, tight-fitting top with cuffs. Small turtleneck closing with invisible staples. L...

Circa 1918 - 1922 France Beautiful seaside resort dress for the seaside or the spa in Vichy ! Superb work of broderies anglaise on chiffon silk or ecru s...

Circa 1935-1945 France Emerald green crepe evening dress with lace inserts dating from the 1940s. Long dress with puffed sleeves and bib effect. V-s...

Early 1980s France Top or mini-dress for the party or music hall in black muslin embroidered with gold, silver and copper sequins. Large asymmetrical neckline with theatrical batwi...

Circa 1985 France Jeanne Lanvin summer dress in cream satin prints with patterns of roses in shades of pink, purple, coral and khaki. Straight collar, ruffle sleeve and removable cu...

Circa 1935/1940 France Elegant day dress in wine-red or burgundy silk crepe from the late 1930s. Loose dress with round collar and matching mechanical lac...

Circa 1780 France Superb and Complete Taffeta called Mexicaine Sack Back french gown with a mantle coat, pettycoat and stomacher. Sack back pleated mantle dress and double ruffles pagoda sleeves. Very fine brocaded taffeta silk with ombré and cannelé stripes, adorned with a fine motif of rosebuds.Ruched appliqué front ruffles, adorned with matching trimmings fly fringes. Provenance Maison Godillot Paris. The waist of the skirt has been dismantled as is often the case. Taffeta crunchy and stong, not weathered or stained, rare in this condition and complete !. Excellent condition of color and conservation for the age. Dimensions: Modeled on size 36/38 France. Coat front height 133 cm, back height 154 cm, shoulders 41 cm, sleeves 46 cm, chest 94 cm. Extract from the 2020 Villa Rosemaine...

Circa 1938/1940 Paris France An Elsa Schiaparelli (attributed to) long black woolen coat embroidered by the Maison Lesage with large baroque volute patter...

Circa 1920/1940 England Beautiful evening cape or oriental Burnous in Duchesse silk satin black labelled Bradley 1870, Court Dressmaker, Chepstow Place, Bayswater, London W. Large ...

Circa 2010 France Cocktail or evening dress in strips of shred cream silk gauze from the designer house Chanel directed by Karl Lagerfeld and dating from the years 2010. Amazing wor...

Circa 1980/1990 France Black and white cocktail dress with bustier, unidentified Haute Couture from the 80s / 90s. Large pleated neckline of white taffeta and black velvet. Short p...