A VICKY TIEL COUTURE TURQUOISE SATIN EVENING DRESS, BERGDORF GOODMAN
New York, USA, c.1998-2005, size UK 12 / EU 40

A striking and elegantly composed evening dress by Vicky Tiel Couture, retailed through the prestigious New York department store Bergdorf Goodman, dating to the late 1990s to early 2000s. Crafted in a vivid turquoise teal green satin with a lustrous, light-catching surface, the gown is cut to a beautifully fluid silhouette that skims and elongates the figure. The bodice is softly draped to form a refined cowl neckline, while gentle gathering through the waist and hips creates subtle structure and enhances the natural line of the body. The skirt falls with graceful movement, suggestive of bias-cut techniques, lending the piece a quiet sensuality and timeless sophistication. A confident and polished example of Tiel’s signature eveningwear, combining clean lines with an assured, feminine elegance.

size UK 12 / EU 40

Vicky Tiel is an American-born designer who established her couture house in Paris in the late 1960s, quickly becoming associated with glamorous, body-conscious eveningwear. She first gained attention designing costumes for film, including work connected to the production of What’s New Pussycat?, before opening her own boutique on the Avenue Montaigne. Her designs are characterised by strong, feminine silhouettes—often featuring fitted bodices, corsetry, and dramatic use of colour, particularly red. Tiel dressed a number of high-profile women, most notably Elizabeth Taylor, who became a close friend and frequent client, as well as other figures of European and Hollywood society. Her work reflects a distinctly sensual, confident style that bridges couture tradition with late 20th-century glamour, and her pieces remain recognisable for their flattering cut and enduring evening appeal.

Condition: Good gently worn condition. Condition is consistent with the age and nature of this lot; any notable issues have been carefully described, however it is possible that some minor imperfections may have been overlooked. Prospective buyers are advised to study the photographs carefully and are welcome to request further information prior to bidding.