Elegant cocktail dresses
Rick Owens
Ruched High-neck Crepe Mini Dress - Womens - Red
$845
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Rick Owens - Rick Owens's neo-gothic aesthetic is characterised by the ruched, cocoon-like construction of this cherry-red dress. It's crafted in Italy from crepe that's blended with elements of silk to provide a lustrous handle, then finished with a high neckline and oversized sleeves. Style it in the evening for effortless elegance with heeled ankle boots.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Halpern
Beaded Matelassé Mini Dress - Womens - Green
$3,100 $930
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Halpern - Halpern's penchant for maximal glam shines through this acid green matelassé mini dress, first unveiled as part of the fifth look on the SS20 runway at London Fashion Week. Made in the UK, it's crafted for a slim fit with a square neckline that's defined by beaded shoulder straps - note the oversized bow on one shoulder - then finished with long bodice darts and coordinating satin lining. Style it with a statement bag and sky-high metallic heels for a high-octane occasion look.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Richard Quinn
Feather-bodice Duchess-satin Dress - Womens - Ivory
$3,705
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Richard Quinn - Richard Quinn extends his signature unapologetic glamour to bridalwear with this striking ivory bandeau dress, exclusive to MATCHESFASHION. It's made from lustrous duchess satin with breezy feathers across the bodice and internal boning to create a sculpted waist, before flaring to a full tulle-lined skirt - note the side slip pockets for a nonchalant, contemporary touch. Choose it for evening receptions and elevate the ankle-skimming length with platform sandals.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Halpern
Asymmetric Gathered Dress - Womens - Pink
$2,350 $705
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Halpern - Halpern's pink asymmetric dress was unveiled on the AW19 runway, which captured the founder's confident approach to glamour. It's crafted from lustrous jersey and gathered for an impeccable drape, complete with a figure-contouring lining for a smooth fit. Style it with a clutch bag and heels for an eye-catching occasion edit.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Halpern
Feather-embellished Sequinned Mini Dress - Womens - Black
$1,620
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Halpern - The whispy feathers falling from this black mini dress are seen throughout Halpern's SS21 short film Key Workers, which celebrates the optimistic attitude of those working on the frontline in hospitals and supermarkets in times of crisis. It's crafted in the UK from iridescent sequinned crepe in a kaftan style that's defined by a V-neck and flared sleeves, then cinches in at the waist with a slender tie.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Gucci
Crystal-collar Sequined Midi Dress - Womens - Blue
$12,000
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Gucci - Alessandro Michele takes inspiration from the high-octane glamour of the 1960s to create this aqua-blue midi dress, shivering with sequins and featured in Gucci's Pre-AW20 lookbook. Crafted in Italy to a demure silhouette, it showcases a dazzling crystal-embellished collar which gives way to a relaxed frame and modest midi-length hem. Emulate the label's styling by teaming it with pared-down accessories.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Raey
Off-the-shoulder Silk Dress - Womens - Pink
$1,013 $303
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Raey - Take a fresh approach to cocktail-hour dressing with Raey's off-the-shoulder silk-satin dress in light-pink. It's designed to show off the décolleté and features chevron-stitched bodice panels that contour the silhouette. Complement the pretty hue with a slick of tonal lipstick.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Galvan
Mustique Sequinned-jersey Mini Dress - Womens - White
$1,695
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Galvan - Galvan's white Mustique dress is adorned with a myriad of clear sequins that catch the light as you move. It's crafted to a mini silhouette with slim shoulder straps and a V-cut dipped back, then lined with silk satin. Maintain the glamorous mood with stiletto sandals.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Rasario
Bow-embellished Off-the-shoulder Satin Dress - Womens - Black
$2,152
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Rasario - A fine example of the label's effortlessly romantic femininity, Rasario's black satin dress is crafted with a corseted bustier that features an alluring cutout. It falls from an off-the-shoulder neckline which is wrapped in a sculptural bow that sweeps around the long sleeves, into a slim-fit silhouette and back slit hem.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Halpern
Ruffled Devoré-lamé Mini Dress - Womens - Fuchsia
$2,500 $750
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Halpern - The extravagant mood of Halpern's pink mini dress was echoed by the ballroom runway setting for SS20, where it was presented in front of two vast turn-of-the-century chandeliers. Inspired by the glamour of Barbra Streisand, it's crafted in England from shimmering devoré lamé with dramatic gathered shoulders and a ruffle which cascades down the front. Wear it with gold accessories to heighten the party-ready feeling.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Dundas
Balloon-sleeve Lace-cutout Velvet Mini Dress - Womens - Black
$1,343
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Dundas - A sheer floral-patterned lace panel overlays the back of Dundas's black mini dress, conjuring a sensual mood that's characteristic of the label. It's crafted from tactile velvet with a high neckline complemented by intricate soutache trim, a keyhole cutout and balloon sleeves, then falls to a mini hem.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Norma Kamali
Strapless Velvet Midi Dress - Womens - Black
$150
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Norma Kamali - Norma Kamali's opulent aesthetic is demonstrated with this black strapless velvet dress - a key piece in the AW18 collection. It's made with a slight stretch for a comfortable slim-fitting shape, and simply finished with a single vent down the back. Complete a glamorous evening edit by styling it with stiletto heels and a coordinating clutch, alongside a swipe of berry-tone lipstick.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Dundas
One-shoulder Sequinned Mini Dress - Womens - Navy
$1,780 $534
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Dundas - Dundas's glamorous aesthetic is embraced by the thousands of glittering sequins adorning this navy mini dress. It's shaped with a single wide sleeve and cinched in by the waist tie, then lined with soft satin.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Rasario
Strapless Pleated Duchess-satin Mini Dress - Womens - White
$1,835
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Rasario - RASARIO's Rasida Lakoba spotlights her expertise in construction through the tailored silhouette of this white mini dress. It's crafted from soft duchess satin to an elegant strapless bodice created using slender panels which extend to the flared skirt which is accentuated by pintucked pleats and a front slit reveals a slim-fitting black underskirt.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Galvan
Hamptons Halterneck Satin Mini Dress - Womens - White
$995
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Galvan - Galvan's white Hamptons mini dress is part of a bridal-inspired collection that's centred around the concepts of modernity and versatility. It's made in England from lustrous satin and sculpted to a high halterneck that fastens with wide ties falling elegantly down the back. Style it with anything from ballerina flats to stiletto sandals to produce sublime occasion edits.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Halpern
Draped Sequinned Lamé Dress - Womens - Khaki
$4,200 $1,260
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Halpern - The shimmering sequins adorning Halpern's multicoloured dress evoke the glittering impression of the turn-of-the-century chandeliers on the label's SS20 runway - held in a Westminster ballroom. It's crafted in England from lustrous lamé containing an element of silk with a structured boned bodice and a draped section which cascades down the front. Style it with drop earrings and metallic sandals to heighten the party-ready mood.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Christopher Kane
Feather-trimmed Duchess-satin Mini Dress - Womens - White
$1,595
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Christopher Kane - Whisper-weight feathers trim the sleeves of Christopher Kane's white mini dress, effortlessly capturing the label's confident sense of femininity. It's sculpted from smooth duchess satin to a structured silhouette with a boat neckline and a sharply tailored waist before falling to a thigh-grazing hemline. Style it with a boxy clutch and pointed pumps to encapsulate the directional occasion mood.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Bottega Veneta
Knotted-strap Satin Pencil Dress - Womens - Ivory
$2,220
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Bottega Veneta - The V-neckline of Bottega Veneta's ivory satin pencil dress is framed with knotted straps, a feature which demonstrates Daniel Lee's experimental direction for the house. It's cut in Italy to a form-flattering panelled silhouette which skims the figure and falls into a straight hem. Style it with a boxy bag and minimalist sandals to emulate the considered proportions of the lookbook.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Rochas
Corseted Strapless Satin Dress - Womens - Black
$1,463 $438
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Rochas - Rocha's penchant for romantic historical references is seen in this refined black cocktail dress. It's crafted in Italy from satin with an inner boned mesh corset - a key dress code worn from the 16th to the early 20th century - peeking from under the strapless silhouette, while the skirt falls from an empire waistline to a wrapped front. Style it with a box clutch to echo the vintage sensibility.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Halpern
Bustier Draped Duchess-satin Mini Dress - Womens - Ivory
$1,931
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Halpern - With a clean-cut bandeau neckline and a fitted silhouette, Halpern's white mini dress is the picture of minimalist elegance, exclusive to MATCHESFASHION. The lustrous satin is ruched asymmetrically across the bodice and is fitted with internal boning for a structured look, before falling into a serene drape down one side. Team it with embellished accessories for special events or as a playful evening reception choice.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Gucci
Velvet-hem Plissé-lamé Dress - Womens - Black
$8,000
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Gucci - This shimmering black dress is captured in Rome in Gucci's Pre-AW20 lookbook, shot by photographer Bruce Gilden. It's crafted in Italy from glittering plissé lamé to a loose shape cinched in by the ties at the back, then finished with a sumptuous velvet hem. Add simple sandals to capture Alessandro Michele's glamorous vision.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
The Attico
Tie-front Sequined Dress - Womens - Black
$1,252 $375
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The Attico - The Attico's black dress is a high-octane option for the party season and channels the SS19 collection's striking 1980s inflection. It's Italian-crafted with thousands of sequins and shaped with a deep V-neckline and a tie-fastening front and cuffs. Style it with Western leather boots to ground the extravagant mood.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Dolce & Gabbana
Satin Midi Dress - Womens - Black
$2,749
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Dolce & Gabbana - This black midi dress displays Dolce & Gabbana's ultra-feminine approach to evening dressing. It's crafted in Italy to a slim silhouette enhanced by structured darting with a deep scooped neckline offset by the internal lace cups that peep out from the bodice. A black clutch and stilettos will complete an elegant evening look.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Khaite
Nina Notched-neck Ribbed-knit Midi Dress - Womens - Black
$980
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Khaite - Khaite's black Nina midi dress displays the label's affinity for elevated elegance. It's crafted from a thick ribbed knit with a feminine notched neckline framed by wide shoulder straps and a scoop back, then falls to a slim silhouette with a back slit.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Burberry
Tasselled Tulle-overlay Twill Dress - Womens - Black
$5,500 $1,650
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Burberry - Riccardo Tisci cites Burberry's Victorian roots for this darkly romantic black and white twill dress, which debuted on the SS20 runway at London Fashion Week. It's crafted in Italy to a slim shape and layered with tulle trimmed with tassels and embroidered with flowers and logos that lend it a gothic quality. Style it with leather pumps to anchor the ethereal impression.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Dundas
Wide-sleeve Lace-trimmed Silk-blend Lamé Dress - Womens - Green
$1,397
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Dundas - Sensual details and a high-octane mood are Dundas's calling cards, referenced by this shimmering green dress. It's crafted in Italy from silk-blend lamé with a high neckline complemented by wide sleeves and a cinched waist, then accented with delicate black lace trim.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Christopher Kane
Ruffled Dip-hem Silk-organza Dress - Womens - White
$3,495
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Christopher Kane - Reams of whisper-weight ruffles tumble down the sleeves and cascade from the ruffled tiers of Christopher Kane's white dress for a joyous sense of celebration, making it a perfect wedding option. It's crafted from gossamer silk organza with a high neck and Chantilly lace-trimmed bodice, falling loosely to a diaphanous dip hem. Add stiletto sandals and minimal accessories to heighten the romantic mood.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Valentino
Off-the-shoulder Feather-trimmed Wool-blend Dress - Womens - Black
$7,900 $3,160
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Valentino - Decorated with tactile feathers Valentino's black mini dress was seen on the label's SS20 runway. The product of Italian craftsmanship, it's made from wool-blend cady lined with silk and defined with an elasticated neckline. Wear it with embellished sandals to mimic the show styling.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Dolce & Gabbana
Sweetheart-neckline Crepe Dress - Womens - Black
$1,993
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Dolce & Gabbana - Dolce & Gabbana opts for understated timelessness with this black sweetheart-neckline dress. The smooth crepe is shaped to a figure-skimming bodice and long sleeves, before flaring into a flattering bias-cut skirt. Style it with pearl earrings and pointed mules for a classic look.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Galvan
Pride Sequin-striped Wrap Dress - Womens - Black Gold
$2,040
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Galvan - Mirror the exhilarating mood of Galvan's AW20 campaign with this black Pride dress. It's crafted in England from semi-sheer chiffon that's striped with silver sequins and yellow embroidery, then closes at the wrap front with long waist ties.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
FranÇoise
Peplum-waist Tinsel-velvet Midi Dress - Womens - Brown
$1,550 $465
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Françoise - Paris-based label Françoise's sepia-brown midi dress is crafted in Italy from tactile tinsel velvet which lends the flattering silhouette a fluid quality. It's cut with a deep V-neckline that leads the eye to the two covered buttons at the front of the peplum waist and turns to reveal alluring cross-over straps. Style it with point-toe mules to maintain the feminine mood.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Halpern
Draped Zebra-print Satin Mini Dress - Womens - Black White
$1,330
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Halpern - Halpern's black and white zebra-striped mini dress highlights the designer's maximalist approach, honed during his rigorous training at Central Saint Martins. It's crafted in the UK from fluidly draped satin to a plunging V-neckline balanced by balloon sleeves, then falls via a ruched panel to an asymmetric hem.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Dolce & Gabbana
Plunge-neck Sequinned Midi Dress - Womens - Black
$2,803
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Dolce & Gabbana - Dolce & Gabbana was founded in 1985 as an ode to bygone-era Italian actresses, a sentiment that is expressed in this black midi dress. Covered in sparkling sequins, it has a deep V-neckline suspended from elasticated straps, which then transform into an alluring crossover back. Wear it with a clutch bag and stiletto sandals to attend a festive gathering.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Halpern
Fringed Sequinned Mini Dress - Womens - Grey
$2,400 $720
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Halpern - Halpern's ultra-feminine grey sequinned dress comes adorned with shimmering feather-like fringing for Resort 2020. It's shaped to a nostalgic silhouette with a high ruffled neckline that gives way to a boxy, babydoll-style body covered with glittering gunmetal paillettes for a mirror-like finish. Style it with skyscraper heels and a silver-toned clutch for an opulent after hours edit.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Saint Laurent
One-shoulder Bow-tied Satin Mini Dress - Womens - Black
$2,690
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Saint Laurent - Saint Laurent's black mini dress captures the Parisian house's high-octane energy through its one-shoulder construction. It's crafted in France from smooth silk satin with bow-tied sides that creates a slightly ruched effect. Accentuate the length by wearing with slingback stilettos.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Dolce & Gabbana
Sweetheart-neck Jersey Midi Dress - Womens - Black
$2,695
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Dolce & Gabbana - Dolce & Gabbana channels the elegance of 1950s style with this black dress, which is fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and boning at the bodice for a flattering fit. It's crafted in Italy from jersey that ensures a streamlined fit and is accented by a asymmetric front slit for extra ease. Wear it with a necklace to embellish the collar bone-bearing silhouette.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Hillier Bartley
Pillowcase Satin-crepe Dress - Womens - Pink
$2,320 $696
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Hillier Bartley - Hillier Bartley's pink Pillowcase dress is cut to the label's latest signature silhouette, modelled on DIY-punk styling. The satin crepe falls to a loose shape from a bateau neckline, hanging diagonally across the chest to asymmetrically drape down past the hem. Style it with leather pumps or opt for knee boots to nod to the AW19 lookbook styling.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Richard Quinn
Puff-sleeve Pleated Satin Mini Dress - Womens - Ivory
$2,117
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Richard Quinn - Richard Quinn's affinity for theatrical silhouettes is reflected though this ivory mini dress, which encapsulates couture 1980s glamour. It's sculpted from lustrous satin lined with silk to a pleated hourglass figure framed by dramatic puff sleeves and a sheer polka-dot tulle panel, then skims to a thigh-grazing hemline. Accentuate the high-octane mood with a box clutch and feathered sandals for an evening occasion.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Khaite
Ann Velvet And Tulle Mini Dress - Womens - Black
$2,200
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Khaite - Khaite's black Ann dress first appeared on the label's AW20 runway, which was inspired by the energy of New York City come nightfall. Crafted from plush velvet that's ruched along the slender sleeves, it has a beige yoke rendered in French tulle that gathers with a ribbon at the high neckline and a skirt that flares flatteringly from the fitted waist.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Rasario
Strapless Satin Mini Dress - Womens - Black
$1,630 $652
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Rasario - Rasario founder Rasida Lakoba takes inspiration from the personal style of women from Abkhazia in South Caucasus to design elegant eveningwear, including this black mini dress. It's crafted from lustrous satin to a strapless bodice, featuring a curved waistline seam and folded gathered to create soft volume, then finished with a back zip. Pull focus to the flattering neckline by styling it with charming jewellery.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Dolce & Gabbana
Leopard-print Off-the-shoulder Wool-crepe Dress - Womens - Leopard
$2,911
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Dolce & Gabbana - Dolce & Gabbana's recurring leopard print sets an iconic tone for this streamlined brown midi dress. It's cut from wool crepe with a flattering off-the-shoulder neckline and structured with internal boning and darting, then lined in satin for a faultless drape. Style it with chunky stilettos and a box clutch for a modern after-dark edit.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Gucci
GG-embellished Keyhole Silk-blend Crepe Mini Dress - Womens - Ivory
$2,500
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Gucci - The keyhole neckline of Gucci's ivory dress is crowned with a crystal-embellished G link for a playful retro-futuristic mood. Crafted In Italy from silk and wool crepe, it's shaped with darts at the bodice for a flattering fit, then flares at the waist into a mini hem. Heighten the nostalgic aesthetic by pairing it with platform sandals.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Givenchy
Bow-embellished Plissé-satin Mini Dress - Womens - Black
$5,745 $1,723
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Givenchy - Givenchy's black dress is crafted from panels of plissé-satin for a silhouette that's at once both liquid and architectural - a notable theme from the house's Pre AW19 lookbook. It's shaped with a plunging neckline that falls into an asymmetric waistline ornamented by a statement bow which drapes below the mini-skirt hem. Create an unforgettable evening ensemble by grounding with sparkling shoes.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Halpern
Floral And Zebra-sequinned Mini Shift Dress - Womens - Multi
$1,190
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Halpern - There's a distinctive mid-century mood to Halpern's pink dress - the shift silhouette was popularised during the Swinging Sixties. It's crafted in the UK with thousands of glittering sequins that make up zebra stripes intersected by blooming florals, then falls to a playful mini hem.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Borgo De Nor
Zelda Sequinned Midi Dress - Womens - Burgundy
$910
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Borgo De Nor - This burgundy sequinned Zelda dress is reminiscent of Borgo de Nor's Resort 2020 collection which takes inspiration from the opulent glamour of 1970s Paris. It's made in the UK with a round neck and breezy balloon sleeves, then falls from the waistline seam to a sweeping hem.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Gucci
Crystal-embellished Lamé Dress - Womens - Silver
$13,500
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Gucci - Gucci evokes retro Hollywood glamour with this shimmering silver dress, which is crafted from lamé containing an element of lustrous silk. It's cut in Italy to a demure silhouette with long sleeves and adorned with countless round-cut crystals and glittering sequinned strands at the neck and cuffs. Add satin shoes for a captivating after-dark ensemble.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Norma Kamali
Sweetheart-neck Leopard-print Jersey Dress - Womens - Leopard
$185 $55
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Norma Kamali - Leopard print was a storied motif at Norma Kamali's Resort 2020 presentation, aptly captured by this beguiling dress that's shaped with a romantic sweetheart neckline. It's crafted from silhouette-skimming stretch jersey and is flatteringly ruched through the body, ending in an asymmetric knee-length hem. For a 1990s-inflected evening edit, style it with velvet platform heels and a chic clutch.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM
Beaded Floral-embroidered Organza Mini Dress - Womens - Multi
$8,790
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8 MONCLER RICHARD QUINN - The Moncler Genius line is the esteemed French label's innovative pursuit of collaborating with fashion's most pioneering minds, encapsulated through this blue embroidered organza mini dress from the 0 Moncler Genius Richard Quinn capsule collection. Seen on the AW20 runway, it's crafted in Italy for a slim fit with a charming Peter Pan collar and coordinating white cuffs to offset the dense floral beading and embroidery across the bodice and skirt, then finished with a back zip. Style it with embellished pumps to channel the collection's statement aesthetic.. BUY FROM MATCHESFASHION.COM