1990s James Purcell Black Silk Ostrich Feather Vintage 90s Cocktail Halter Dress
By James Purcell
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 1990s JAMES PURCELL black silk and ostrich feather halter dress ! Features a tailored bodice and full skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Gunmet...
Vintage Guy Laroche Size 44 Black + Red Oriental Themed Cotton Halter Sun Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
Smashing vintage GUY LAROCHE Oriental themed cotton halter sun dress! Features a black body, with an amazing red fan-like print throughout. Flattering fitted bodice, with a nice forg...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Jeanette Kastenberg St. Martin Size 8 Black Silk Vintage Halter Dress 80s
By Jeanette Kastenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic 1980s JEANETTE KASTENBERG for St Martin black sequined silk halter dress ! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins on the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the back, it’s t...
Maison Martin Margiela Plunging Bias Ruched High Slit Halter Black Dress SS 2008
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
From one of the last fashion collections for French Maison Martin Margiela by its legendary founder Belgian artist Martin Margiela before he prematurely retired in 2009, this asymmet...
Escada “Litlle Black Dress” Chic Beaded Halter Crepe Size EU 36 US 6
By Escada
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A chic vintage “little black dress” from European house of Escada. Made of fine European black crepe fully lined. This cocktail dress has beautiful hand beaded straps that hold up th...
Vintage 1930s Purple Lame Gown by Elvena
Located in London, GB
A stunning Lame gown in a pretty purple colour. The dress has a halter neck, fold over detail at the front and back and central back zip.
Reed Krakoff Spring 2015 Runway Size 2 / 4 Black Nude Cut Out Halter Dress
By Reed Krakoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic REED KRAKOFF Runway Spring 2015 black and nude cut-out honeycomb dip hem halter minimalist dress! Features honeycomb cut-out details at side bust that is lined in nude silk. Mat...
Galanos Gown Black and Gold Satin with Giant Bow Detail, 1970s
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the glamour and sophistication of the 1970s with this stunning James Galanos gown. Luxurious black satin with shimmering gold thread, this V-neck halter dress features a s...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER metallic silver lurex knit ruched backless halter dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER metallic silver lurex knit side ruched backless crystal pave halter dress Reference: TGAS/F00727 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Material: F...
Galanos Wool Halter Dress With Braiding Detail
By James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, black, wool crepe, halter neck cocktail dress having thick braiding detail along the neckline. Back is open. Simple sightly A line silhouette.
1990s Gianni Versace Versus Black and White Abstract Vintage 90s Halter Dress
By Versus Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Flirty early 1990s GIANNI VERSACE 'Versus" black band white abstract print keyhole jersey halter dress! Features an allover print in classic black and white on a luxurious rayon jers...
McQ Alexander McQueen metal-embellished halter dress
By McQ Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, IT
This breathtaking McQ by Alexander McQueen dress is a true masterpiece, encapsulating the brand’s daring and sculptural aesthetic with effortless sophistication. Designed to make a s...
Stunning vintage pink and purple gown by Bruce Oldfield
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A glamorous gown from the 1970s by British designer Bruce Oldfield. In a stunning colour clash of bright pink and deep purple,this gown is a real head turner. It has a halter neck ,a...
Grey Herve Leger Open Back Halter Bandage Maxi Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in New York, NY
Grey open back halter bandage maxi dress by Herve Leger. Crew neck. Crossover straps at back. Zip closure at back. 29" bust, 25" waist, 47.5" length.
Christian Dior by John Galliano Cameo Print Silk Jersey Halter Dress, ss 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut silk jersey ▪ Features an allover cameo print in shades of khaki,...
BALMAIN 2023 black white houndstooth gold lion button halter mini dress FR34 XS
By Balmain
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALMAIN 2023 black white houndstooth gold lion button halter mini dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00701 Brand: Balmain Designer: Olivier Rousteing Collection: 2023 Material: Viscose,...
1970's Stephen Burrows Black and Burgundy Slip Style Gown
By Stephen Burrows
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Stephen Burrows black and burgundy slip style gown. Slinky and minimalist made in polyester, the care free fabric of choice for the youthful generation that wore these designs...
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Novelty Feather Print Trompe L’oeil 90s Halter Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER brightly colored novelty feather print rayon halter dress ! The neckline features what looks to be a feathered necklace. Bright colors of orange, ...
BALMAIN 2023 black white houndstooth gold lion button halter mini dress FR34 XS
By Balmain
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALMAIN 2023 black white houndstooth gold lion button halter mini dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00701 Brand: Balmain Designer: Olivier Rousteing Collection: 2023 Material: Viscose,...
Christian Dior Size 8 / 10 John Galliano Runway Resort 2009 Ruffle Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brand new JOHN GALLIANO for CHRISTIAN DIOR Resort 2009 Runway dress (see attached photo). Indigo silk, with a unique Ikat print in blue, purple, pink, orange, and yellow. T...
$698Sale Price|20% Off
Victorio & Lucchino Sevilla Green Patchwork Gala Gown - FW 1992
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
An extraordinary piece of Spanish fashion history: a 'prêt-à-couture' gown from Victorio & Lucchino Sevilla, dating to their seminal Fall/Winter 1992/1993 collection. This floor-...
Gucci F/W 2004 Brown Open Back Cut-Out Halter Dress with Draped Knot Detail IT42
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking Gucci Fall/Winter 2004 dress featuring a plunging halter neckline, dramatic open-back cut-out construction, and sculpted bodycon silhouette in a rich chocolate brown stret...
Saint Laurent Paris Black Mini Goddess Dress 2020
By Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a Saint Laurent Paris by Anthony Vaccarello black mini goddess dress, featuring a plunging neckline, halter neck, low open back, full pleate...
Moschino Couture Spring 2021 Look 34 Puppet Show black pink bow dress
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in CANNES, FR
Moschino Couture X Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2021 Collection «The Puppet Show » - Look 34 Halter neck dress in black tulle with partial plumetis trim, waist adorned at the back wit...
Vintage Gianni Versace SS 2005 Runway Plunging Halter Gold Medusa Dress 44 US 10
By Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Gianni Versace Plunging Halter Medusa Open Back Black Dress A collector’s dream and a show-stopping statement piece. As seen on the runway during Versace’s SS 2005 collection...
NWT 1980s Vintage Denim Trompe l'oeil Cotton Blue Jean Abstract 80s Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new with original tags early 1980s denim tromp l'oeil lightweight cotton halter dress! Features a bodycon fit that really flatters the body. Unique print made to look like deni...
Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet Corset Waistcoat and Maxi Skirt Set, SS 1995
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black velvet evening ensemble. Halter neck double breasted waistcoat with built in corset and signature gold orb buttons, and fishtail maxi skirt. Spring-Summer 1995
Loris Azzaro Gold Metal Mesh and Black Jersey Dress, F/W 1972
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Paris, FR
An emblematic creation from Loris Azzaro’s Fall/Winter 1972 collection, this cocktail dress perfectly captures the seductive glamour of the 1970s Parisian haute couture scene. The ha...
1990s Nicole Farhi Black Jersey Slip Dress with Chain Neckline
By Nicole Farhi
Located in London, GB
Made in the UK and designed by Nicole Fahri during the brand’s 1990s heyday, this floor-length slip dress is tailored from smooth inky black toned jersey. This elegant halter-neck pi...
Jean Paul Gaultier black rayon maxi dress with leather choker, ss 2001
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier black halter neck maxi dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Constructed from double-layered black rayon jersey ▪ Leather choker with metal buckle ▪ Plunging keyhole ne...
Jean Paul Gaultier Black Stretch Mesh Mini Dress with Silk Underlay, SS 2001
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative Director: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Fabric: Black Silk Chiffon, Synthetic Stretch Mesh ▪ Details: Halter-neck, silk...
Belgian Kaat Tilley Evening Skirt With Matching Halterneck Top. Size UK 12 - 14
Located in Glasgow, GB
Kaat Tilley was a Belgian Flemish fashion designer. As a child she was crazy about fairiy tales which characterized her work, dreamy and fairy-like designs with soft and flowing line...
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN black velvet HAUTE COUTURE dress with rhinestones
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A Pierre Balmain haute couture halter dress made from black velvet with a small, raised triangular pattern that gives the surface a textured, almost faceted look. A diamanté rhinesto...
Rare Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 2015 Convertible Black Sheer Knit Draped Dr
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel's Cruise 2015 collection, this exceptional black knit dress embodies the House's refined approach to modern femininity and versatile design. Cra...
1990s Vintage Gianni Versace Bodycon Black Cut - Out Crochet Bondage Dress
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage Gianni Versace little black bondage dress! Features crochet cut-out at neck, with halter ties. Extremely flattering fit, with lots of stretch! Made in Italy. In great co...
Narcisco Rodriguez First Collection 1997 Black Sexy Bodycon Cut - Out Back Dress
By Narcisco Rodriguez
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage NARCISCO RODRIGUEZ black bodcon cut-out back halter dress from the designer's first runway collection in 1997! Hugs the body in all the right places. Fully functional si...
$2,030Sale Price|29% Off
DUNDAS Runway F/W 2019 Couture Tiger Print Silk Cutout Gown with Train
By Peter Dundas
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Dundas’s Fall 2019 Couture collection, this dramatic tiger-print gown is a showstopper—featured on the runway as Look 36. Crafted in luscious layers of semi-sheer silk chiffon, ...
Loewe Suede Dress with Beaded Detail
By Loewe
Located in New York, NY
Loewe, slightly fitted, suede, halter neck gown having a low back, and tiny black, beading detail sewn onto black leather ground that decorates the neckline, armholes and back.
$192Sale Price|20% Off
MSGM Vinyl Midi Nero black PVC short sleeve back bow tie midi dress IT38 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MSGM Vinyl Midi Nero black PVC short sleeve back bow tie midi dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01526 Brand: MSGM Model: Vinyl Midi Material: PVC Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zi...
2010s Alberta Ferretti Aubergine Silk Chiffon and Lace Halterneck Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in London, GB
Alberta Ferretti is an Italian designer celebrated for her ethereal, romantic aesthetic, defined by flowing silhouettes, delicate fabrics, and a sense of femininity. This elegant eve...
VERSACE S/S 2015 Black Bondage Gold Lion Button Overall Princess Line Dress
By Versace
Located in Thiensville, WI
VERSACE S/S 2015 Black Bondage (back) Gold Lion Button Overall Princess Line Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Versus Versace Collection: S/S 2015 Style: “Overall” Dress Color(s): Shade...
ROBERT DAVID-MORTON Black Silk Cocktail Dress Nude Rhinestone Waist Size 6 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Robert David-Morton design is composed of a textured silk with a nude embellished lace waist. Features a halter neck with zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Pl...
$1,237Sale Price|25% Off
Trigere Gold Tissue Silk and Black Wool Three Piece Dress and Matching Cape
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a stunning set from Pauline Trigere consisting of a gold halter neck bare back body suit, a matching gold sash, a black wool faux wrap skirt with a high opening in the front....
COMPLICE BY DOLCE & GABBANA SS 92 Dotted Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana, Complice
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1992 rare halter neck bias cut dotted dress by Complice by Dolce & Gabbana. Long scarf at neck. Asymmetric hem. Zipper closure at back. The composition is 100% viscose.
NWT 2006 Vintage Gucci Wrap Effect Black Dress Open Back and Bamboo Pin 38 US 2
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
2006 Vintage Gucci Black Dress with Wrap Effect and Bamboo Pin S/S 2006 Collection Italian size 38 - US 2 Halter- Neck, Open Back, Fully Lined, Wrap Effect, Removable Bamboo Pin. 92...
Gucci Vintage F/W 2003 Cut Out Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2003 black cut out dress. Features open back and front cut out detailing and gold halter neck clasp closure. In excellent vintage condition. Brand: Guc...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Cocktail Dress with Crystal Embellished Neckline
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage black cocktail halter dress with clear crystal embellished neckline. This dress perfectly embodies the essence of Thierry Mugler's vintage creations, where ar...
Thierry Mugler Vintage F/W 1989 Buick Collection Tuxedo Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
Thierry Mugler F/W 1989 "Buick" Collection Tuxedo Dress. Features Tuxedo details, halter neck with lapels , Double breast closure, satin pocket flaps on hips and front slit. In excel...
$328Sale Price|20% Off
Romeo Gigli Sparkle Maxi Dress and Bolero
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Glasgow, GB
Sparkle maxi dress and bolero from Romeo Gigli. Dark blue maxi dress embellished with glitter thread stitches that create a sparkled dotted effect. In a halter neck style with matchi...
Jean Paul Gaultier 1995 Fin de Siècle Collection Runway Paris Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier designed his rare and memorable 1995 runway collection influenced by combining a mix of decades to achieve a totally modern silhouette creating a "old new one". T...
2013 Giambattista Valli Leopard Chiffon Strapless Maxi-Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in London, GB
This playful leopard print chiffon maxi dress is by Giambattista Valli for his Resort 2013 collection. Leopard print is a recurring motif for the Italian fashion house, and here, it ...
Rasario Off-The-Shoulder Crystal Embellished Ruched Satin Mini Dress.
Located in London, GB
Rasario Off-The-Shoulder Crystal Embellished Ruched Satin Mini Dress Black mini satin dress designed with off-the-shoulder draped sleeves with pin-thin halter neck straps. Featurin...
Blumarine Cut-Out Ruched Mini Dress
By Blumarine
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Blumarine Cut-Out Ruched Mini Dress Black, viscose dress designed with a sweetheart neckline paired with a self-tie halter neck straps accented with metallic gold hardwa...
GRETA PLATTRY c.1950’s Midnight Black Pleated Sleeveless Fit N Flare Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
GRETA PLATTRY c.1950’s Midnight Black Pleated Sleeveless Fit N Flare Day Dress Circa: 1950’s Label(s): Greta Plattry Original Designer: Greta Plattry Style: Fit and flare circle ski...
NEW Anthony Vaccarello Asymmetrical Coated Crepe Dress FR 36
By Anthony Vaccarello
Located in Brossard, QC
ANTHONY VACCARELLO collectable dress from the Runway Fall Winter 2015 - BRAND NEW Halter neck with buckle closure. Open back. Patent leather effect black coated print. Asymmetric...
NWT Blumarine Runway Spring 2006 Sz 42 / 6-8 Purple Pink Beaded Silk Midi Dress
By Blumarine
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful BLUMARINE Spring / Summer 2006 Runway hand embroidered silk midi dress ! Brand new, with original Neiman Marcus store tags still attached. Flower prints in a soft purple an...
Anthony Vaccarello Asymmetrical Coated Crepe Dress FR 38
By Anthony Vaccarello
Located in Brossard, QC
Halter neck with buckle closure. Open back. Patent leather effect black coated print. Asymmetrical hem. Grosgrain trim with metal eyelets. Unlined. 80% EA 20% PL Made in Italy...
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