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1949 Documented Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Grey Bar Jacket Suit
By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in London, GB
Fine and rare Pierre Balmain haute couture grey bar jacket and skirt suit attributed to the autumn
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1940s French Skirt Suits
1960s Carven Haute Couture Navy Velvet Soutache Dress Suit
By Carven
Located in London, GB
This Carven haute couture 1960s midnight blue dress suit is beautifully crafted from a luxuriously
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
1950s Lanvin Castillo Haute Couture Watercolor Floral Silk Print Full-Skirt Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptionally rare and highly coveted Jeanne Lanvin Castillo haute couture watercolor floral
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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1973 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Navy Silk Pleated Petal Collar Gown
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra chic modernist Pierre Balmain haute couture navy blue gown dating back to the 1973 fall
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1951 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Velvet Wide-Cuff Swing Coat
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
worked closely with Christian Dior. In 1945 is finally opened his own couture house. Balmain created a
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1950s French Coats
A black kimono jacket by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture n. 111036 Circa 1975-1980
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
impeccable fall and beautiful Haute Couture finishing. Minor repairs to the underarm seams (1 cm), absolutely
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1970s French Tuxedo Jackets
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Size: Equivalent French size 38-39
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture workshop
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Couture 1960 PierreCardinParis Bubble Motif "Creation" Leather Silk Black Gloves
By Pierre Cardin Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
, whereafter in 1953 he debuted his first haute-couture collection and in 1954 his first boutique.
We date
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1960s French Gloves
A French Couture Bar Jacket Beads & Sequins Embroidered Sequins Circa 1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945/1950
France
Majestic Evening jacket of type Bar, probably haute couture, dating from
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1940s French Jackets
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Size: French equivalent 36/38
Vintage 1950s Curiel Couture Pleated Purple Silk Chiffon Strapless Goddess Gown
By Gigliola Curiel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
purple silk chiffon gown dating back to the mid 1950's. Curiel is an important Italian haute couture
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1950s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Balenciaga Edition Couture Sapphire Blue Matelassé Princess Seam Evening Coat
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
reproduction from the archives of Cristobal Balenciaga's haute couture collections, dating between 1945 and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats
Francoise Montague White and Gold Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague large Knott Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague Statement Drop Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Françoise Montague Drop Knott Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The
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2010s French Neoclassical Clip-on Earrings
Françoise Montague Knott Drop Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The
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2010s French Neoclassical Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague Green, Blue, Red and Gold Grape Inspired Clips
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller
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2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Pate De Verre Pink Drop Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The established business included a global clientele and boutique in
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Pate De Verre Clear Drop Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture
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2010s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Francoise Montague Unique Vintage Glass Charm Necklace
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller
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2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Françoise Montague Yellow Cabochons Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The established business included a
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2010s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Exceptional Watercolor "Ziegfeld Follies" by René Gruau, France, 1950's
By René Gruau
Located in Paris, FR
: 60cm
René Gruau, Italian born, established in Paris he specialized in fashion drawing for Haute
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 0.4 in
Françoise Montague Periwinkle Murano Glass Wraparound Choker
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The established
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2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Françoise Montague Blue Swirl Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The established
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2010s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
A Rare Black Silk Velvet Evening Coat by Lucien Lelong Circa 1937
By Lucien Lelong
Located in Toulon, FR
French haute couture. He designed his first collection in 1914 and took over the family business in 1919
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1930s French Dolman Sleeve Coats
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Size: Equivalent size 38 France
Françoise Montague Limited Série Gold Chain with Turquoise Pate De Verre
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The established business
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2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Pate De Verre Clover Drop Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The established business included a global clientele and
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2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Françoise Montague Lolita Earrings in Aqua
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The established business included a global clientele and
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2010s French Aesthetic Movement Clip-on Earrings
Francoise Montague Unique Multicolor Charm Necklace
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The
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2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Françoise Montague Lolita Earrings in Orange
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
"Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The established business included a global
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2010s French Aesthetic Movement Clip-on Earrings
Françoise Montague Periwinkle Lolita Clip Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Haute Couture" by Florence Muller. The established business included a global clientele and boutique in
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2010s French Modern Drop Earrings
Francoise Montague Paris Dangle Clip Earrings Oversized Gilded Resin Donut
By Francoise Montague
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Her mother founded the boutique in 1945, as mentioned in the "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" book
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings
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W 2.76 in L 4.14 in
Isabel CANOVAS, Clip-on Earrings, vintage 80s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
,
très bon état.
Isabel CANOVAS est née en 1945 à Paris.
Isabel a été exposée à la Haute Couture dès son
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Isabel CANOVAS, Clip-on Earrings, vintage 80s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
,
très bon état.
Isabel CANOVAS est née en 1945 à Paris.
Isabel a été exposée à la Haute Couture dès son
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Isabel CANOVAS, Clip-on Earrings, vintage 80s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
,
très bon état.
Isabel CANOVAS est née en 1945 à Paris.
Isabel a été exposée à la Haute Couture dès son
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Isabel CANOVAS, XXL clip-on Earrings, vintage from the 80s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
1945 in Paris.
Isabel was exposed to Haute Couture from an early age. Eventually, she became a fashion
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Long Necklace Chain In .925 Sterling Silver
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
, hosted by Carlos de Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953 with his first
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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L 24.5 in
Pierre Cardin Paris 1970 By Dinh Van Geometric Oval Ring In 14Kt Gold And Onyx
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Venice, hosted by Carlos de Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953 with
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pair of Mid-Century Marzio Cecchi Armchairs, circa 1968, Italy
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Girona, Spain
with her haute couture creations paraded at Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti in Florence, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Sculptural Artistic Metallic Tie in Enamel and Steel
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
haute couture output in 1953 with his first collection of women's clothing and became a member of the
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
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W 3 in L 17 in
Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Louis Drimmer, 1970s
By Louis Drimmer
Located in Bastogne, BE
Drimmer The manufactory for the production of lamps "Haute Couture" since 1945 has become famous for the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Sculptural Ring in 14kt Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953 with his first collection of women's
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Squared Ring in 14kt Yellow Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953 with his first collection of women's
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Round Ring in 14 Karat Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953 with his first collection of women's
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Ring in 14 Kt Gold Sterling Silver and Onyx
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953 with his first collection of women's clothing and
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Cuff Bracelet in 14kt Yellow Gold & Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
masquerade ball in Venice, hosted by Carlos de Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 2.48 in W 0.75 in L 6.75 in
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Sculptural Onyx Ring 14kt Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Carlos de Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953 with his first
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Onyx Dots Cuff Bracelet 14k Gold & Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
in Venice, hosted by Carlos de Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
W 1.42 in D 126 in L 7.4 in
Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC105 Retro Round Wrist Watch in Stainles
Located in Miami, FL
Carlos de Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953 with his first
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
H 1.22 in W 1.53 in Dm 8.5 in
Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC107 Retro Bubble Wrist Watch Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Carlos de Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953 with his first
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel, Steel
H 0.67 in W 1.53 in Dm 1.73 in
Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre PC116 Geometric Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
in Venice, hosted by Carlos de Beistegui in 1951. Cardin inaugurated his haute couture output in 1953
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel
H 1.1 in W 1.77 in Dm 0.28 in
Vintage CIS by Cissy Zoltwoska Turquoise & Paste Girandole Parure 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
embarked upon a highly successful career in haute couture costume jewellery. As well as her couture work
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20th Century More Necklaces
Early 20th Century Glass Sculpture entitled "Moineau Sournois" by Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
the famous fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet’s haute couture salons, designing glass doors for Prince
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
H 2.17 in W 4.34 in D 1.38 in
Early 20th Century Opalescent Salver Entitled “Sirène” by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
decorating the famous fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet’s haute couture salons, designing glass doors for
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Garniture
Materials
Glass
Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture.
The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture.
The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture.
The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture.
The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture.
The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Woman with Flowers in Her Hair
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture.
The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
Category
1940s Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of 1945 haute couture for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 1945 haute couture from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of 1945 haute couture for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, white, beige and yellow. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of 1945 haute couture examples over the years, but those made by (after) Henri Matisse and Henri Matisse are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph and linocut, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a 1945 Haute Couture?
The price for a piece of 1945 haute couture in our collection starts at $364 and tops out at $12,026 with the average selling for $1,752.
Questions About 1945 Haute Couture
- What is haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Haute couture is the name of custom-designed clothing that select fashion houses produce. To qualify as haute couture, a maker must receive certification from the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris. Each year, this chamber of commerce publishes a list of the current haute couture maisons. Shop a selection of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Is Versace haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, Versace is haute couture. The Italian fashion house is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which firms can operate with haute couture status.
More than any designer before him, Gianni Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry "is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way."
On 1stDibs, find vintage Versace clothing and accessories. - Is Balmain haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024Yes, Balmain is haute couture. The term haute couture refers to high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish. The world of haute couture is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France.
Fashion designer Pierre Balmain established his now-iconic label in 1945. In the postwar years, Balmain became known for bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim.
From the dresses favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs. - What is a haute couture dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024A haute couture dress is dress is a dress that was made by an esteemed haute couture designer. Dresses created by haute couture houses are constructed by hand from start to finish. They’re made of the finest materials and are individually tailored to meet the needs of a specific client.
Haute couture garments are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are examples of universally revered haute couture houses.
Find haute couture dresses on 1stDibs. - Is Mugler haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Whether Mugler is haute couture may vary from year to year. This is due to the fact that the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode updates its list of haute couture fashion houses annually. Generally, the French luxury fashion house founded by Thierry Mugler has regularly appeared on the list of official haute couture fashion houses. Explore a variety of Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Is Dior haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024Yes, Dior is haute couture.
The French luxury fashion house Christian Dior is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status.
When Christian Dior launched his haute couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.
On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Dior apparel and accessories. - What qualifies as haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Haute couture is described as high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish and is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France. You can shop a variety of top fashion houses' haute couture designs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024In fashion, “haute couture” means "high sewing" or "high dressmaking." Haute couture is French and refers to the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces by an esteemed fashion designer or house for a particular client.
Haute couture garments such as dresses are pieces of clothing constructed by hand from start to finish and are made with the highest quality materials. They are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are some of fashion's universally revered haute couture houses. - Is Louis Vuitton haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024Yes, Louis Vuitton is haute couture. The iconic French luxury brand is a member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body of haute couture as an art form.
Founded in 1868 as the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture and renamed FHCM in 2017, the organization has around 100 members — and Sidney Toledano, the CEO of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), sits on its executive committee. "Haute couture" is a legal term that, literally translated, means "high sewing" and refers to innovative, hand-crafted garments created for private clients and presented to the public every January and July.
Find vintage Louis Vuitton Neverfull bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024The difference between ready-to-wear and haute couture comes down to availability and pricing as well as whether or not the brand in question can assert haute couture status (this denomination is protected by law). Haute couture garments are crafted by maisons that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Haute couture items are custom-made and individually tailored to fit the wearer. As a result, they sell for very high prices. Fashion houses produce ready-to-wear apparel on a much larger scale in a range of predetermined sizes and sell it at lower price points. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.
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