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Galanos Metallic Stripe Dress with Sheer Panels Circa 1980's
By Galanos
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The sleek, elegant, minimal look of this 1980's haute couture Galanos cocktail dress is hard to
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1980s American Mini Dress

Chanel Byzantine Link Bracelet, Maison Gripoix
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
, ruby and sapphire. Ornate twisted wire decoration with etruscan work on gilt bronze. Early 1980's Haute
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Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Byzantine Link Bracelet, Maison Gripoix
Chanel Byzantine Link Bracelet, Maison Gripoix
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W 1.75 in L 7.5 in
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Dress 1980s
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture, Ted Lapidus
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from Ted Lapidus. It has long sleeves, a stand up collar and light shoulder padding. There is a beautiful design in silver and white sequins outlined in...
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1980s French Day Dresses

CHISTIAN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE Navy Layered Chiffon Dress, Betsy Bloomingdale 1980s
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a navy blue three layer chiffon swirl print cocktail dress by Christian Dior Haute Couture
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Ted Lapidus Boutique Haute Couture Paris Silk Top/Skirt
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in Sharon, CT
Made in France 1980's. Length of blouse 25", length skirt 28.5". Layered ruffle peplum skirt
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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Chanel Haute Couture 1980’s sun clip on earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Haute Couture 1980’s 24k gold plated sun clip on earrings with original box very good
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

1980’s Chanel Haute Couture Royal Blue Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic 1980's Chanel Haute Couture skirt suit in royal blue bouclé diamond pattern wool. Jacket is
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1980s French Skirt Suits

1980's Chanel Haute Couture Cream Boucle and Tweed Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely stunning and classic 1980's Chanel Haute Couture cream wool boucle skirt suit
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1970s French Skirt Suits

1980's Jean Charles De Castelbajac Haute Couture Yellow Wool Tunic
By Jean Charle De Castelbajac
Located in Sheffield, GB
Unusual, Superbly constructed Vintage Jean Charles De Castelbajac Couture Wool Tunic. With leather
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20th Century French Tunics

1980s Barberini Haute Couture Black Beaded Dress
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Barberini Haute Couture Black Dress embellished with beads totally handmade in italy
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1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Chanel Haute Couture Cream Pant Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Incredible Chanel Haute Couture cream wool pantsuit from the early 1980s. Collarless jacket with
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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

Vintage Ungaro Haute Couture Evening Dress, 1980s
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage Ungaro evening dress. Created in the 80s. Please note brand tag is missing. The tag indicates that it is silk, but it feels like guipure and velvet. Additional in...
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20th Century French Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ruffled Gown (1980s)
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Haute Couture Ruffled Gown by Yves Saint Laurent Circa 1980s Off shoulder with ruffle overlay Drop
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ruffled Gown (1980s)
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ruffled Gown (1980s)
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Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Dress circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an haute couture dress by Yves Saint Laurent c. 1980s. It is made from charcoal colored
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Andre Laug Haute Couture Monochrome Sequin Dress
By André Laug
Located in London, GB
own, he ran a successful haute couture and ready to wear fashion house in Rome from the 1970s until
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1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980'S JAMES GALANOS Haute Couture Magenta Silk & Blue Lurex Skirt Suit With Be
By James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
1980'S JAMES GALANOS Haute Couture Magenta Silk & Blue Lurex Skirt Suit With Belt
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1980s Twin Sets

1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Crepe Strapless Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Crepe Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown, a breathtaking masterpiece
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Patou Organza and Silk Haute Couture Set, 1980s
By Jean Patou
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean Patou - Organza and silk Haute Couture set in pink tones composed of a top, a jacket, and a
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20th Century French Twin Sets

YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Cuffs
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Cuffs by Lou Lou de la Falaise with poured glass cabochons in offbeat
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Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

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Gilt Metal

YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Cuffs
YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Cuffs
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H 3.25 in Dm 2.5 in
Rochas Haute Couture Jewelled Leaf
By Marcel Rochas
Located in New York, NY
Striking Rochas runway necklace from the 1980s. Twisted ropes in gunmetal finish really make the
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Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Rochas Haute Couture Jewelled Leaf
Rochas Haute Couture Jewelled Leaf
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H 5 in W 22 in D 5 in
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Black Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Beaded Top
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Black Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Beaded Top
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1980s Blouses and Tops

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Brown Haute Couture Wool Skirt Suit
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Brown Haute Couture Wool Skirt Suit
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1980s Dress and Coat Ensembles

RARE 1980s Ted Lapidus Paris Boutique Floral Haute Couture Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing 1980s/90s hard to find Ted Lapidus haute couture floral dress! Floral printed cotton with
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1980s French Casual Dresses

1980s GIVENCHY Haute Couture Black Silk with Multi Color Dots
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare 1980s Givenchy haute couture black silk matelassé cocktail dress with asymmetrical neck line
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980S Black Haute Couture Silk Gazzar Polka Dot Appliqué Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
No label however this dress came in an estate of YSL & Givenchy Haute Couture 1980S Black Haute
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S GIVENCHY Black & White Haute Couture Silk One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Black & White Haute Couture Silk One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black & White Haute Couture Wool Tattersall Blazer
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black & White Haute Couture Wool Tattersall Blazer
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1980s Blazers

1980S EMMANUEL UNGARO Black & Gold Haute Couture Silk Lurex Matelassé Evening
Located in New York, NY
1980S EMMANUEL UNGARO Black & Gold Haute Couture Silk Lurex Matelassé Evening Suit
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1980s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1980S GIVENCHY Black & White Haute Couture Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress With
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Black & White Haute Couture Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress With Bolero Jacket
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Faille Perfect LBD Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Faille Perfect LBD Dress
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1980s Casual Dresses

1980S GIVENCHY Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Jacquard Draped Cocktail Dress W
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
less than the ones with the labels. 1980S GIVENCHY Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Jacquard Draped
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy Blue Haute Couture Wool Wide Lapel Blazer
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Navy Blue Haute Couture Wool Wide Lapel Blazer
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1980s Blazers

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Teal Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Strpless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Teal Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Strpless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S GIVENCHY Navy Blue Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Low Cut Gown 1989
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Navy Blue Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Low Cut Gown 1989
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Double Faced Satin Cocktail Dress With
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Black Haute Couture Silk Double Faced Satin Cocktail Dress With Sleeves
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980S GIVENCHY Floral Print Haute Couture Silk Summer Cocktail Dress With Poof
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Floral Print Haute Couture Silk Summer Cocktail Dress With Poof Sleeves
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980S GIVENCHY Haute Couture Silk Poof Sleeved & Ruffled Cocktail Dress With A
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
1980S GIVENCHY Haute Couture Silk Poof Sleeved & Ruffled Cocktail Dress With A White Flower
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Ruffled Cocktail Dres
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Ruffled Cocktail Dress With Belt
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Excep
By Michael Novarese
Located in New York, NY
1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Exceptional Embroidery
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980S GIVENCHY Electric Blue Haute Couture Silk Double Faced Satin Sleeved Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Blue Haute Couture Silk Double Faced Satin Sleeved Gown With Slit & Sash
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
Musee de Yves Saint Laurent Paris. 1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon
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1980s Formal Gowns

A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980
By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France A long evening dress in Burgundy velvet by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dating
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Wool Crepe With Large Silk Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Wool Crepe With Large Silk Ottoman Bow Cocktail Dress
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture necklace. The collar is composed of four strands of
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Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Necklace
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Necklace
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H 3 in W 2.5 in Dm 2 in L 16 in
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Orange Haute Couture Mohair Wool Coat Lined In Electric Bl
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Orange Haute Couture Mohair Wool Coat Lined In Electric Blue
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1980s Coats

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Merlot Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Gown With Sash
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Merlot Haute Couture Silk Satin Draped Gown With Sash Belt
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1980s Formal Gowns

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk & Lurex Matelassé Suit With V
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk & Lurex Matelassé Suit With Velvet Skirt
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1980s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Ted Lapidus Dress Boutique Haute Couture Paris Vintage -36 1980s XS-S
By Ted Lapidus Boutique
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely Wool blend Ted Lapidus Multi Colored (what feels like a wool / mohair blend) Dress. Has a madarin style collar with a drop skirt. Floral and check design. Measuring (labeled a...
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1980s French Casual Dresses

Chanel Byzantine Haute Couture Link Bracelet
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
France. 1980's France. 8" x 1.25". Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Link Bracelets

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Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Bronze

Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown
By Hanae Mori
Located in New York, NY
Floaty Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown from the 1980's. Signature, dreamy cloud and
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Haute Couture Mink Head Piece
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Violet blue mink head piece by Christian Dior Haute Couture with matching dyed feather aigrette
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1980s French Hats

1980S CHANEL Navy Blue Haute Couture Cashmere Blend Boiled Wool 3/4 Length Coat
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
1980S CHANEL Navy Blue Haute Couture Cashmere Blend Boiled Wool 3/4 Length Coat & Pencil Skirt Suit
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1980s Twin Sets

1980S ANDRE LAUG Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress In Shades Of Blues W
By André Laug
Located in New York, NY
1980S ANDRE LAUG Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress In Shades Of Blues With Sheer Sleeves
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

1980S MILA SCHON Blue & White Haute Couture Silk Crepe De Chine Long Sleeve Ple
Located in New York, NY
MILA SCHON Blue & White Haute Couture Silk Crepe De Chine Long Sleeve Pleated Dress
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1980s Casual Dresses

Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Black and Red Avant-Garde Gown - XS, 1980s
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Tucson, AZ
Like his contemporaries Thierry Mugler, Claude Montana and Azzedine Alaïa, Paul-Louis Orrier pushed trends to their furthest interpretation, using exaggerated shapes and angles in hi...
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Sequin Swarovski Butterfly
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
crystal forms the body. Incredible quality completely hand made Haute Couture, 1980's France. Large scale
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Berber Pendant Necklace
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 1980s Berber inspired gilt, hammered pendant necklace. Haute
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

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1980s Haute Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of 1980s haute couture for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Beige and more. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of 1980s haute couture among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior and Chanel are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1980s Haute Couture?

The price for a piece of 1980s haute couture starts at $199 and tops out at $52,500, and on average, selling for $2,586.
Questions About 1980s Haute Couture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Haute 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Haute 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 20, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.