Ceil Chapman Black Ribbed Chevron Detail Taffeta Cocktail dress, c. 1950's

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black rayon. The dress features a draped waist with a peplum flare. There is a center back zipper. In great vintage condition, there...

This is an elegant and collectible fitted vintage cocktail dress made by costume and clothing designer Helen Rose. It is made from black chiffon and has ruffles on the bodice and ski...

This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...

This is a strapless black velvet cocktail dress by Harvey Berin, from the 1960's. It has a high waist with a velvet tie belt, rows of black silk ribbon with small bows, six black sil...

1950S Black Strapless Silk Taffeta Dress Pleated With Velvet Ribbon Latticework

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this original 1950's vintage Ceil Chapman dress, is the perfect Little black dress for your vintage wardrobe. The v shaped neckline is framed by a ...

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beautifully to create a feminine shape. The ruching is sewn in two vertical lines down the front of the dress and is also shaped around the bust. The skirt flares out from the bodice at around the low hip point and is made up of black taffeta which is pleated to create volume and movement. The material has a lovely thick, quality feel to it. The dress fastens down the back with the original metal zipper which is finished with a hook and eye closure to the top. Ceil Chapman was famously the favourite designer of Marilyn Monroe, and was renowned all over the world for creating glamorous cocktail dresses and party gowns...

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Organza & Lace New Look Cocktail Dress w Applique Banded Designs: A wonderful cocktail outfit from esteemed designer Ceil Chapman, this scoopneck, scul...