1920s Antique Lamé Opera Cloak Evening Cape / Metallic Lamé Floral Print
Located in Lancaster, PA
Museum-worthy 1920s era flapper cape. Fashioned in a remarkable painterly floral print with gold lamé throughout. It catches the light beautifully, with a glittering, luminous effect...
Vintage 1970s Lord & Taylor Black Moiré & Velvet Collar Opera Cloak Cape
By Lord & Taylor
Located in Richardson, TX
Step into vintage cinematic elegance with this dramatic, floor-sweeping black cloak from Lord & Taylor's private label, dating to the late 1960s to mid-1970s. Crafted from a heavy mo...
$1,885Sale Price|46% Off
Victorian black silk opera coat
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Victorian black silk opera coat has hand-knotted fringes on the sleeves. The collar can be worn down, high and even as a hood. On the back center of the neckline, th...
1960's Harrods Black Silk Rayon Cloque' Opera Cloak, Floor Length
By Harrods
Located in London, GB
Severely chic 1960's square shouldered evening cloak. Beautifully tailored with seams on the back shoulders that indicate the arm, this means that the cloak lines are even more slim...
1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Excep
By Michael Novarese
Located in New York, NY
1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Exceptional Embroidery & Beaded Gold Work
Knife Pleated Dramatic Black Coat With Huge Sleeves & Deep Shawl Collar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Knife Pleated Dramatic Black Coat With Huge Sleeves & Deep Shawl Collar. Lightweight black irregularly pleated paper taffeta coat, the label has unfortunately been removed. If you li...
$395
Size: none; comparable to size small
Black Silk Velvet Opera Clutch Swing Coat with Balloon Raglan Sleeve – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Favored in the mid-century because their volume allowed them to be worn over the full-skirted silhouettes of the time, opera coats still appear on modern runways due to their drama a...
1920's evening coat in printed silk and silver lurex damask with feather edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1920's evening coat in printed silk and silver lurex damask with feather edge. Snap on the top middle front SIZE M
VICTORIAN Black Floral Velvet Caplet with Beaded Trim Size 0
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victorian caplet is composed of a black velvet with a beaded trim at the collar. This piece is in antique condition with deterioration throughout. Has center front hook and eye ...
MALI Silk and Velvet Kimono Style Coat with Tassels Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mali dcoat is composed of a painted metallic velvet silk. Features kimono sleeves with tassels and an open style. In great vintage condition. Made in Italy. **Please cross...
Gold lurex silk brocade coat with collar and silk velvet lining 1920/30
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Damask gold lurex silk coat with collar and silk velvet lining 1920/30
French Art Deco Silk Lame Chinoiserie Opera Coat, Paul Poiret Textile
Located in New York, NY
Amazing French Art Deco Silk Lame Chinoiserie Opera Coat. The extraordinary fabric woven with gold and silver metallic lame thread with cornflower blue floss on a cherry red ground. ...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Vintage Black Layered Cloak Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage dramatic black cloack cape with layered construction. This vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cape features a sophisticated layered design...
Brocade and black satin evening coat Circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brocade and black satin evening coat. Small black satin roses embellishment. Silk taffetas lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Yves Saint Laurent Fourrures Black Cashmere Cape c 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Fourrures Black cashmere cape c 1970s The stylish plush black cashmere cape secures with a single large resin button The voluminous cape secures around the body...
$2,259
Size: UK 10-16 US 6-12
Vintage 1920's Coat floral heavy linen flapper coat roaring 20s UK 10-16 US 6-12
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly mesmerising 1920's heavy linen coat, with a pattern of blooming florals in shades of pink, yellow, lilac, blue and fuchsia accented by trailing green foliage accents, sets...
Victorian Black Silk 1880 Venetian Hand Woven Soprarizzo Velvet Dolman Jacket W
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Black Silk 1880 Venetian Hand Woven Soprarizzo Velvet Dolman Jacket With Rare Beaded Chenille "Caterpillar" Fringe
Silk velvet opera cape with chiffon flower embellishment on the collar Circa1920
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk velvet opera cape with chiffon flower on the collar embellishment Circa 1920. Velvet thread embroideries. Pink silk lining. SIZE M
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Wool Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage cape by Yves Saint Laurent possibly from the Russian collection. In a black wool , with beautiful braid detail and all the original buttons. The cape can be worn ...
$1,950
Size: none; compare to size med-large
Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A spectacle of a coat no matter the decade, this extraordinary piece is in such pristine condition and relevant style that it could have walked off this year’s runway. The masterful ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Crochet and Chainmail Dress, SS 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior dress from the Spring-Summer 2001 collection, designed by John Galliano, combines hand-crocheted textile with industrial chainmail, reflecting the designer’s fusi...
$7,790
Size: See Measurement in description
ROBERTO CAVALLI F/w 2004 Baroque Purple Embroidered Halter Gown NWT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Body: 18% Silk 82% Viscose Lining: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat: - Bust: no limits given its halter neck strap and backless design - Waist: 14" / 35....
$10,871
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano cropped jacket from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection in deep burgundy. Constructed with hair-on lamb forming a wide shawl collar and overlapping front ...
$6,500
Size: One-Size-Fits-All
1990s Custom Made Valentino Dyed Lavender Fox Fur Stole & Matching Handbag
By Valentino
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Custom Made Valentino Dyed Lavender Fox Fur Stole & Matching Handbag: Valentino-Attributed, unmarked custom-made for couture client, this shade of luxurious lavender is seamles...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Runway Black Bombshell Vinyl Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic black Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996 Collection Bombshell vinyl trench coat. This stunning jacket exudes a hypnotic blend of dominance and sophistication. Its sculptural s...
$22,830
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano Burgundy Bias Cut Damask Dress & Shawl with Fringe, SS 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano evening ensemble from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection comprises a bias-cut floor-length dress with matching shawl, executed in deep burgundy damask with tonal fl...
$16,307
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress, Fall-Winter 1999. This halter-style gown is constructed from a semi-sheer black viscose fabric with a woven metallic scalloped motif th...
Christian Lacroix set spring 1998
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Multicolored crochet set composed of a jacket and a long flared skirt. Size 36FR/38FR. 1998 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction...
GUCCI BY TOM FORD FW 01 Rare Prototype Shearling Coat
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall Winter 2001 rare prototype shearling coat by Tom Ford for Gucci. Handmade embroideries. The composition tag is missing, seems to be made of shearling and wool.
Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W1991 Dressing Up White Gold Satin Boulle Corset Top
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is an iconic Vivienne Westwood corset from the Autumn/Winter 1991 "Dressing Up" collection, showcasing the designer's renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail. This long-s...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Valentino Embellished Sheer Evening Gown Size 46IT
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Nude with Blush Undertones Embellished Evening Gown Size 46IT
Rodarte 2011 Runway Women's Creme Croc Silk Cocktail Dress, New
By Rodarte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)
Valentino Embellished Silk Evening Gown Spring/Summer 2006 Size 44IT
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Embellished Silk Evening Gown Spring/Summer 2006 Size 44IT
Evening coat in lurex jacquard and salmon color velvet Circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening coat in lurex jacquard and salmon and gold color velvet Circa 1925. The lining is in salmon silk.
Gucci Runway/Editorial Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2017 Size 40IT
By Gucci
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Gucci Runway/Editorial Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2017 Size 40IT
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