Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026
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SILK BROCADE STAYS, FRANCE OR ITALY, 1780-1790, EX-FORTUNY COLLECTION
Slate blue silk brocade pair of stays, woven w/ small upright flower sprays of brown silk pansy, cream bluebells & foliate motif. detachable elbow length shaped sleeves tied w/ four blue silk ribbons, tabbed at lower edge, fully lined in linen w/ baleen ...
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BLOCK PRINTED FLORAL BODICE, FRANCE, 1790s
Glazed cotton bodice, block printed w/ roses & floral sprigs and scalloped red ribbon motif, neckline, cuffs & peplum all trimmed in ruching, lined in off-white linen, French, 1790s, B 31”, L 19.5”, (scattered light foxing & light ...
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HALSTON EVENING GOWN & CAPE ENSEMBLE, USA, C. 1972
2-pc evening ensemble c/o emerald green silk jersey sleeveless gown & matching cape, gown w/ lace-up neckline & notch lapel, voluminous full circle cape, label “Halston”, c. 1972, dress B 32” W 30” L 59”, (few small stains up to 0.25” RT of CF and near ...
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BABANI METALLIC EVENING WRAP, PARIS, C. 1920
Evening wrap of gold lame’ in Greek motif on black silk ground, entirely edged w/ blanket stitching & thread tufts, faceted gold beads inserted into shoulder seam, label “Babani, 98 Bd Haussmann, Paris”, Wd 68”, L 39.5”, ...
Category: Outerwear Era: 1920-1949 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026 -
NORMAN NORELL EVENING ENSEMBLE, NEW YORK, C. 1963
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GALANOS ROSE PRINT CHIFFON DRESS, USA, MID-1950s
Printed silk chiffon party dress, large scale green & red rose motif on black ground, broad cape collar going into back panel, bodice partly lined in black silk shantung and black silk chiffon, two underskirt layers of black silk crepe chiffon, base skirt ...
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TRAVILLA PARTY DRESS W/ FEATHER TRIM, USA, LATE 1960s
Party dress of silk satin w/ twill backing, printed w/ orange & yellow floral motif, overall linear white floral pattern superimposed, white ostrich & maribou feather trim at cuffs & hem, burnt orange taffeta lining, label “Travilla”, B 34” W 28 L 35-39”, ...
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GALANOS 3-PC WOOL TWILL & SILK IKAT SKIRT SUIT, 1957
3-pc skirt suit ensemble c/o blouse & two sashes of paisley ikat silk taffeta, blouse piped at neckline and sleeve seams, jacket & skirt of khaki green wool twill, jacket fully lined in ikat taffeta, functioning double pockets, label “Galanos”, blouse B 3 ...
Category: Womens Day Era: 1850-1890 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026 -
ERIC DE JUAN HEAVILY BEADED PARTY DRESS, NEW YORK, 1968
Brocaded and beaded silver party dress, overall scalloped pattern w/ brocaded lozenge motif, overembroidered w/ granulated crystal beads, seed bead fastener at top, set off w/ drop crystals, dated 1968, label “Bergdorf Goodman”, "Eric", ...
Category: Womens Party Era: 1968-1980 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026 -
TWO FLORAL SILK PARTY DRESSES, ITALY, 1950s
1 printed faux ikat silk satin party dress, large scale pink rose motif, label “Helena Barbieri Original”, B 30” W 27” L 53”, (FR of RT strap partially detached, discoloration LF lower skirt, 1”-3” stains lower CF, small stain left of lap, tiny stains lef ...
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CHAMPAGNE PEU DE SOIE EMBELLISHED EVENING DRESS, 1950s
Champagne peu de soie evening dress, embellished w/ flash bugle bead & iridescent faux shell, metallic silver embroidery thread, pronged, circular & teardrop rhinestones, pale yellow silk satin applique swags, B 30” W 25” L 50”, (moderate bead loss ...
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GALANOS TWILL COCKTAIL DRESS, USA, 1959
Black fine wool blend twill evening dress, silhouette inspired by Phillipine dress, black silk gazar lining, label “Galanos”, B 34” W 26” L 41”, (few tiny holes & pulls, tiny stain RT lap; lining: some shatter/discoloration & 5” tear back LF). Excellent.
Category: Womens Day Era: 1950-1967 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026 -
ZSA ZSA GABOR-OWNED YSL FOR DIOR PEACH VELVET COAT, PARIS, C. 1958-59
Peach silk velvet evening coat, detachable collar & cuffs of mahogany mink fur, fully lined in black silk satin, personally owned by Zsa Zsa Gabor, c. 1958-1959, label “Christian Dior, Paris”, likely designed by Yves Saint Laurent, B to 58”, L 39”, ...
Category: Outerwear Era: 1950-1967 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026 -
BALENCIAGA GREY BOUCLE SKIRT SUIT, SPAIN, c. 1960
Grey wool boucle skirt suit, jacket w/ double breasted closures of metal spring rondel buttons, unraveled self fringe trim at jacket & skirt hems, jacket, label “Eisa” (Cristobal Balenciaga), B 37” L 17.5-19.5”, ...
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Category: Missing Lot Category Era: Missing Era Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026 -
Category: Missing Lot Category Era: Missing Era Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026 -
Category: Missing Lot Category Era: Missing Era Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026
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