Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026
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BEADED TULLE EVENING DRESS WITH EMBROIDERED CUT OUTS, C. 1930
Nude cotton-silk blend tulle evening dress, graduated hand stitched cut-outs from hip to hem, fully embroidered flashed silver bugle beads, label “Made in France”, B 30” W 29” L 58”, (small seam opening RT side of bodice, minor under ...
Category: Womens Evening Era: 1920-1949 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 1 -
FERDINANDO SARMI TWO-TONE PLEATED CHIFFON GOWN, EARLY 1960s
Two-toned evening gown of “mi-parti” aqua and coral pleated silk chiffon, halter neck encrusted w/ plastic fleurette-shaped beads in same colors interspersed w/ crystal discs, boned interior bodice, label “Sarmi”, B 34” W 26” L 55”, (several ...
Category: Womens Evening Era: 1950-1967 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 2 -
BEAD ENCRUSTED ART DECO EVENING DRESS, FRANCE, C. 1925
Beaded sleeveless evening dress, black tulle & ombre turquoise silk ground, bodice densely embroidered throughout w/ glass seed beads & metallic threads interspersed w/ floral motifs in turquoise & pink seed beads, neckline embroidered w/ ...
Category: Womens Evening Era: 1920-1949 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 3 -
3-PC PRINTED SILK WALKING ENSEMBLE, C. 1906
3-pc walking ensemble c/o dress & blouse: 2-pc dress of rose silk satin faced twill w/ weft faced polka dots, resist dye printed diagonal serpentine motif, bodice w/ dusty rose silk velvet ribbon diagonal trim w/ faux pearl beads, dog ear cuff, ecru lace ...
Category: Womens Day Era: 1890-1920 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 4 -
2-PC YELLOW BEADED CREPE DE CHINE PARTY DRESS, C. 1925
Pale yellow silk crepe de chine, luneville embroidery w/ flash silver seed beads & faux pearl beads & pronged rhinestones, original underdress, B 36” W 36” L 42”, (minor staining underarms, tiny tear & fraying at bodice cut-outs, ...
Category: Womens Party Era: 1920-1949 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 5 -
ECRU TULLE AND LACE LINGERIE GOWN, MINNEAPOLIS, C. 1907
Ecru tulle lingerie gown, embellished w/ chemical lace inserts, chain stitch embroidery & tape lace, lined in pink silk (lining partially replaced) label “Norquist Minneapolis”, B 32” W 24 L 55”-59”, (broad discoloration, shatter & loss to lining, few clo ...
Category: Womens Day Era: 1890-1920 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 300.00High Estimate:
$ 500.00Lot: 6 -
TWO EGYPTIAN REVIVAL OR VELVET APPLIQUE EVENING DRESSES, C. 1922 - 1925
1 metallic gold crepe w/ turquoise velvet pattern in Egyptian revival figural motif, metallic textured side panels w/ silk floss embroidered bands, panne velvet pansy applique at hips, rabbit fur hem, C. 1925, B 36” W 36” L 43”, (sm holes & tears up to ...
Category: Womens Evening Era: 1920-1949 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 7 -
NORMAN NORELL EVENING ENSEMBLE, NEW YORK, C. 1963
2-piece ensemble c/o sheath dress & swing jacket, both photo-printed w/large-scale tropical flower & stem motif on crimson silk twill ground, appliqued to pattern match at jacket shoulder seams, drawstring tie closure at jacket collar, label "Norman Norel ...
Category: Womens Evening Era: 1950-1967 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 8 -
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 ...
Category: Womens Day Era: 1950-1967 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 9 -
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”, ...
Category: Womens Party Era: 1968-1980 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 300.00High Estimate:
$ 500.00Lot: 10 -
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 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 11 -
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 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 12 -
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 33” 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 ...
Category: Womens Party Era: 1950-1967 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 300.00High Estimate:
$ 500.00Lot: 13 -
CHAMPAGNE PEU DE SOIE EMBELLISHED EVENING DRESS, STYLE OF BALMAIN, 1955
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, likely an excellent copy of Balmain’s Autumn- ...
Category: Womens Evening Era: 1950-1967 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 14 -
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 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 15 -
BILL BLASS 4-PC PRINTED SILK ORGANZA ENSEMBLE, USA, C. 1970
4-pc printed silk organza evening ensemble ℅ sleeveless dress, long sleeve cropped jacket, scarf & belt, grass green & navy blue ground printed w/ psychedelic stylized paisley motifs of orange & red, label “Bill Blass”, dress, B 36” W 28” L 58”, ...
Category: Womens Day Era: 1968-1980 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 16 -
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”, ...
Category: Womens Day Era: 1950-1967 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 17 -
EMMANUELLE KHANH FOR YOUTHQUAKE SPACE AGE MINI DRESS, C. 1965-1966
Space age silver lame’ mini dress, sleeveless shift style w/ square cut-out at CF neckline, patch pockets applied to lower skirt, c.1965-66, label “Emmanuelle Khanh for Youthquake”, B 32”, W 28”, L 33.5”, (moderate wear/loss of metallic threads esp. ...
Category: Missing Lot Category Era: Missing Era Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 400.00High Estimate:
$ 600.00Lot: 18 -
HALSTON LAYERED CHIFFON EVENING DRESS, 1970s
1 plum silk bias cut chiffon evening dress, three layers cut in semicircle shape & stitched at side seams, long fluttering sleeves left open at top, label “Halston”, B approx. 34”-38” W 30”-34” L 58”, (moderate underarm staining esp LF underarm, minor ...
Category: Womens Evening Era: 1968-1980 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 300.00High Estimate:
$ 500.00Lot: 19 -
HALSTON SEQUIN & SILK JERSEY EVENING ENSEMBLE, USA, LATE 1960s
4-piece evening ensemble c/o cardigan, camisole, maxi skirt & sash: black silk jersey cardigan fully embroidered w/ flat sequins, black silk jersey camisole w/ elastic hem, black crepe maxi skirt w/ high slit, matching black silk jersey scarf or sash, lat ...
Category: Womens Evening Era: 1968-1980 Auction: Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026Low Estimate:
$ 300.00High Estimate:
$ 500.00Lot: 20
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