Vintage Inspirations: Statement gowns At Paris couture week, the sensationally sartorial gather to attend high fashion presentations of Chanel, Giambattista Valli, Schiaparelli, and other of the most creative minds in high fashion. The spring 2019 shows, being no exception, were all about the statement gown. It was a true WOW moment, with gowns that were voluminous and frothy, or sleek and dramatic, in a rainbow of hues. This week we dress to impress—with a show of our most head-turning gowns from all eras and in every color imaginable.
Two favorites from my sold archives 1957 Vogue Special Design evening gown pattern 1970s Halston silk chiffon gown
All from our Sold Archives: 1950s Black Silk Taffeta with Openwork 1970s Adolfo Silk Print with Fur Cuffs 1980s Pink Silk Oscar de la Renta
Currently for sale in my Etsy shop: 1950s full-skirted evening gown pattern McCalls 3001 From my sold archives: 1950s strapless evening gown pattern Simplicity 4968 1950s evening gown and swing coat pattern Ullstein 4136 1980s Victorian inspired evening/wedding gown pattern by Belleville Sassoon, Vogue Designer Original 2180 1980s evening gown with large neckline ruffle, pattern by Givenchy, Vogue Paris Original 1374
Just wanted to add a note here Ruby Lane has made changes to the way the photos are put in so there was some difficulty in adding the ones that appear larger here into VI. 1950s Canadian Couture Velvet Ball Gown Richard Lorain Couturier Montreal 1950s Red Tulle Ball Gown Prom Dress Size S M 1960s Canadian Couture Silk Ball Gown Norbert Niewelt Couturier Montreal Size M View attachment 101435 1920s Black Panne Velvet Evening Gown 20s Formal Dress Size M 1930s Panne Velvet Dress - Off White Striped Devore Velvet - Wedding Gown - S
From My Sold Archives....... Vintage 1970s Malouf Golden Metallic Evening Gown Mink Trimmed Neckline Deadstock My Vintage Clothes Line on Ruby Lane https://www.rubylane.com/shop/myvintageclothesline
Currently in my shop: 50s ombre lavender long gown 50s light blue and white gown A couple of my past favorites include this Ceil Chapman and this Mike Benet
1940's Baby Blue Satin Gown Wounded https://www.etsy.com/listing/603974010/1940s-baby-blue-slipper-satin-gown 1980s Flapper Inspired Lace and Chiffon Gown https://www.etsy.com/listing/514109269/vintage-flapper-dress-ivory-illusion 1980s Black Satin Pleated Column Gown https://www.etsy.com/listing/584152795/gorgeous-black-pleated-velvet-evening 1980s Gold Sequin and White Chiffon Open Back Gown https://www.etsy.com/listing/590338341/vintage-glamour-white-and-gold-open-back 1980 Ivory Satin Fishtail Wedding Gown https://www.etsy.com/listing/598361150/vintage-satin-fitted-fishtail-wedding
1930s ruffle back chiffon gown 1930s peach gown with puff sleeve 30s green velvet with gold lame McFadden pleated gown 1930s quilted gown and jacket set
From the sold archives of The Vintage Merchant: 1930s sheer bias cut gown with fur trimmed jacket: 1930s chartreuse crepe bias cut gown with fur trimmed jacket: 1940s draped gown with heavily beaded neckline: and this 1950s strapless tiered confection:
