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Norell Sequin

Vintage 1960 Norman Norell Sequin Star Novelty Black Sheer Illusion Tulle Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This iconic Norman Norell couture gown exemplifies his signature blend of couture level quality
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

NORELL BLUE SEQUINED TOP AND CHIFFON SKIRT
By Norman Norell
Located in Alford, MA
Norman Norell is well known for his sequined creations. Here is an unusual version that, though
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Norman Norell Mermaid Gown With Gown (Circa 1960s)
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Normen Norell "Mermaid" Gown Circa 1960's Vintage Made in the United States Iridescent purple
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie Attributed Black Beaded Sequins Dress, 1980s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
For decades sequins have been a go-to option to stand out and therefore have represented the bold
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful Vintage 1950s Black and Silver Sequined Crepe 50s Wiggle Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s black, silver and gunmetal sequined wiggle shift dress! Features allover
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1970's Halston Couture Ice Blue Beaded Silk Fringe Disco Cardigan Jacket
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designers, alongside Claire McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion. Throughout most
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1970s American Jackets

Vintage 1970's Halston Couture Blue Beaded Floral Silk Crepe Long-Sleeve Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
revolutionized the way women dress and is one of the few designers, alongside Claire McCardell and Norman Norell
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Victorian Multicolor Antique Chinese Silk Embroidered Colar Cape
Located in New York, NY
In antique fragile condition. A beautiful display piece or wearable with gentle wear. Victorian Multicolor Antique Chinese Silk Embroidered Colar Cape
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Early 1900s Capes

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil S/S 1999 Amour au Soleil Bodycon Mesh Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil 1999 Vintage Amour au Soleil Bodycon Mesh Maxi Dress Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Vintage Amour au Soleil dress featuring bodycon fit and exposed front zip c...
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1990s Day Dresses

1970 Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Print Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1970s Emilio Pucci long-sleeved silk jersey print maxi dress in purple, blue, aqua and green. Banded cuffs, hem and squared neckline. Slip-on shift style design.
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1970s Italian Shift Dresses

Vintage 1967 Nina Ricci Haute Couture Documented Ruby Red Wool Mod Jumpsuit
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning and very rare documented Nina Ricci haute couture jumpsuit dating back to her 1967 Fall-Winter collection. The French fashion house, known for its feminine, ladylike clothin...
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1960s French Maxi Dresses

1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...
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1960s American Evening Gowns

1960s Pierre Cardin Ivory and Green Silk Print Ostritch Feather Trim Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A magnificent 1960s Pierre Cardin cocktail party and evening dress. Fashioned from sheer silk chiffon in ivory with a light green abstract floral print and trimmed at the hem with i...
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1988 Stephen Sprouse Sequin Gown
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Austin, TX
1988 Stephen Sprouse sequin gown with off center racing back. Has stretch. Orange, pink and yellow color Condition: Excellent Size 6
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Iconic Chanel Vintage Spring 1995 Black White Ribbed CC 95P Cropped Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The most wanted black and white cropped cardigan from the Chanel Spring 1995 collection! One of the rarest and hard to find pieces from the 90s, highly coveted by collectors around t...
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1990s French Blouses

A Rare Couture Emile Pingat Dolman Pelisse - France Circa 1890-1895
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1890-1895 France Paris Dolman or Pelisse for the evening in wool felt eau du Nil with small Médicis collar, signed Emile Pingat, 30 Rue Louis le Grand Paris. The collar is made...
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1890s French Coats

A Rare Couture Emile Pingat Dolman Pelisse - France Circa 1890-1895
A Rare Couture Emile Pingat Dolman Pelisse - France Circa 1890-1895
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Size: Equivalent size 38/40 France
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Chiffon & Printed Satin Edwardian Tea Gown - England Circa 1905
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1905/1910 England Beautiful Tea Gown of an English Lady dating from the early twentieth century. Grey satin and muslin printed circular patterns. Effect of an apron and bib ...
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Early 1900s British Empire Waist Dresses

A Chiffon & Printed Satin Edwardian Tea Gown - England Circa 1905
A Chiffon & Printed Satin Edwardian Tea Gown - England Circa 1905
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Size: Equivalent Size French 36- 38
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Hot Pink Matte Jersey Blouse Skirt Set
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple and elegant Vintage Geoffrey Beene long sleeve hot pink matte jersey blouse and maxi wrap skirt. Size: Small - Medium Blouse measurement: 34" can stretch to 36" blouse length:...
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1930's silk slip dress in embroidered silk thread and silk bow appliqué
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1930's silk slip dress in biais in embroidered silk thread and silk bow appliqué. SIZE M
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1930s French Slips

Vintage 1991 Givenchy Haute Couture Green Pink Satin Strapless Jumpsuit & Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Givenchy, the name itself evokes glamour, refined elegance, simplicity and style. Givenchy's trademark of sculpted lines and luxurious fabrics make his work easily recognizable. This...
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1990s French Jumpsuits

1960s Multi Color Metallic Silk Brocade Dress with Embellishment
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1960s multi color metallic silk brocade is in rich jeweled tone adorned with red, gold, yellow large sequins embellishment on the waist. Dress has empire style waist wit...
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1960s American Day Dresses

Vintage Layered Flowing Evening Dress in Multi Shades of Green Silk Chiffon
Located in Portland, OR
We love this amazing green silk chiffon vintage dress! The layers of varying shades of green silk chiffon moves so effortlessly. We especially love the different lengths of the panel...
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1970s American Evening Gowns

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Norman Norell Strapless Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Topanga, CA
, Norell had launched chemise dresses, evening dresses, fur coats, sequined evening sheaths, fur slacks and
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Norell Evening Gown with Gold Sequin Embellishment
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Norell Evening Gown with Gold Sequin Embellishment Measurements-- Bust: up to 38 inches
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Norman Norell Attribution 1960s Beaded and Sequined Cocktail Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Norell. Mid length, silk chiffon lined and zips up the back. Fabulous subtle ombré with the sequins
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Norman Norell Black and Gold Sequin Mermaid Short Evening Dress, Runway Worn
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
From the personal wardrobe of a former Miss America, this Norman Norell dress still bears runway
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Norell Mermaid Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sequins style that he is most well known for. The original label of Traina-Norell shows that he was doing
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1950s American Maxi Dress

Norell Black Silk Crepe Sleeveless Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Topanga, CA
the fashion side. By 1944, Norell had launched chemise dresses, evening dresses, fur coats, sequined
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Traina by Geoffrey Beene 1960 Copper Sequin Evening Dress with Matching Jacket
By Traina-Norell
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Beene, but in the sequin style of Norell. Bust 34" Waist 28" Hips 48" Length 58" Jacket Bust 38" Length
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Halston Black Sequin Beaded Tank Style Dress and cardigan
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
This simple, elegant and sexy black tank style dress with black sequins on silk chiffon epitomizes
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

NORELL GOLD SEQUINED COCKTAIL DRESS
By Norman Norell
Located in Alford, MA
Norman Norell was well known for his sequined creations and for his formal interpretation of casual
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Norman Norell 1960s Iconic Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic iconic 1960s sequin cocktail dress from superstar designer Norman Norell. Hand
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1960s American Evening Gowns

Norell Camel Hair Jacket with Sequined Interior
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
Norman Norell, camel hair, wool, collarless jacket having 4 patch pockets Two at the bust, and 2 at
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1960s American Dinner Jackets

Norell Gold Sequin Evening Coat
By I. Magnin, Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Norell Gold Sequin Evening Coat. Beautifully crafted. Coat Measures:
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1960s American Coats

Norman Norell Iconic Tweed Suit w/ Sequin Blouse and Lining!
By Norman Norell
Located in Gresham, OR
around the hem. Add to that a matching jacket lining of vivid raspberry color sequins and you have Norell
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1960s American Skirt Suits

1955 Norman Norell Couture Documented Iridescent Sequin Chantilly-Lace Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This iconic 1955 Norman Norell couture dress exemplifies his signature blend of couture level
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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960's Norman Norell Black & Pink Sequin Evening Tea-Gown Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This timeless "Norman Norell" designer evening dress in sequin silk-organza exemplifies his
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1960s Evening Dresses

Norman Norell 1960s evening suit
By Norman Norell
Located in Austin, TX
Norman Norell 1960s wool evening suit with sequin top. Jacket interior lined with sequins
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1960s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Michael Kors Liquid Matte Jersey Silver Sequin Gown
By Michael Kors
Located in Gresham, OR
Spectacular Michael Kors liquid silver long sleeve turtle neck sequin gown in matte sequins on silk
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1990s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1977 Halston Couture Beaded Sequin Ivory & Black Silk Dolman Sleeve Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion. Throughout most of the seventies he
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1977 Halston Purple Illusion Sequin Silk Chiffon Long-Sleeve Evening Dress Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion. Throughout most of the seventies he
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970's Halston Black Sequin Silk-Jersey Plunge Hourglass Mermaid Cocktail Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion. Throughout most of the seventies he
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1970's Halston Couture Sequin Silk Blue Clouds Tie-Dye One Shoulder Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous and rare Halston designer sequin silk hourglass gown dating back to 1972. Halston's
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970's Halston Black & Gold Tiger Stripe Long-Sleeve Blouse
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion. Throughout most of the seventies he
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1970s American Blouses

NORMAN NORELL SEQUINED CHIFFON EVENING GOWN, c. 1970.
By Norman Norell
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning sequined evening gown by Norman Norell in ethereal creme silk chiffon and silver sequins
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Norman Norell Sequin and Fringe Shift Dress circa 1960s
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a shift dress by Norman Norell c. 1960s. It is made with a cream colored satin base which
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1960s Shift Cocktail Dresses

1960s Norman Norell Blue Mermaid Sequin Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Original Norell Mermaid gown from the 1960's. Slinky, sexy, iridescent and fabulous. Hand sewn
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1960s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Gold Sequin Norman Norell Vintage Dress & Jacket Evening Ensemble
By Norman Norell
Located in Portland, OR
was designed by Gustave Tassell for Norman Norell and thought the jacket has the NORELL label, the
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Norman Norell Vintage Dress in Green W/ Sequins Prominent Fashion Family Estate
By Norman Norell
Located in Portland, OR
We are very pleased to offer this vintage Norman Norell Evening ensemble. This is a 2 piece
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

Norman Norell Vintage Dress Two Piece Silver Sequins Evening Top and Black Skirt
By Norman Norell
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage 2 piece dress was designed by Norman Norell. The long sleeved top is covered in
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1960s American Evening Dresses

Norell Diamante and Sable Trimmed Bolero
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
Bright orange wool crepe hand embroidered with hundreds of mirror glass discs similar to sequins
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1960s American Bolero Jackets

Vintage 1973 Halston Black Sequin Silk Jersey Bias-Cut Hourglass Mermaid Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Halston fully-sequin black cocktail dress from his 1973 runway collection. Halston
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1970s Halston Couture Beaded Sequin Black & Blue Silk Dolman-Sleeve Gown
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designers, alongside Claire McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion. Throughout most
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1977 Halston Couture Beaded Pastel Floral Silk Blouse and Kimono Jacket
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion. Throughout most of the seventies he
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1970s American Twin Sets

Norell Sequin Jersey Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite jersey gown with sequins from Norman Norell. Famed for his sequin "mermaid" gowns
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Norman Norell Sequin Mermaid Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in Topanga, CA
Lime green silk jersey covered with silver sequins. Full belled sleeves. Floor length.
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Exceptional 1968 Norman Norell Silk Sequin Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exceptional Norman Norell silk sequin embroidered gown. See The Costume Institute at
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1960s French Sheath Dresses

Norell (Attributed) Black Lace & Sequined Cocktail Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black chantilly lace with tulle cocktail dress. Fully sequined sleeveless fitted jersey bodice with
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Sequin & Crystal trim black evening pantsuit from Norman Norell
By Norman Norell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sequin & Crystal trim black evening pantsuit from Norman Norell Top Bust 38"
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1970s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Silk evening dress w jewel sequin sleeves from Norman Norell
By Norman Norell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant ivory silk evening dress from Norman Norell. Mock Turtleneck, and an attached belt
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Norman Norell
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
From the personal wardrobe of a Norman Norell runway model, this sequin covered mini mermaid dress
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Norman Norell Sailor Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
NORMAN NORELL Late 1960s/early1970's- 100% silk organza? White dress with blue trim
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20th Century American Day Dresses

Norman Norell mermaid dress, circa 1972
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic "mermaid dress" with all over gold sequins on rayon matte jersey
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Traina-Norell Silk Twill Floral Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
NORELL & TRAINA-NORELL Major American designer, born in Noblesville, Indiana. Norell
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1950s American Day Dresses

Norman Norell Sea Green Mermaid Gown ex Collection of Denise
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
This dress is from the personal collection of Norell model and muse Denise. She has shared so many
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1960s American Evening Gowns

Norell Attribution Pink Mermaid Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An absolutely stunning fuschia sequined gown attributed to American designer Norman Norell. The
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1960s Evening Gowns

1970s Sequin Mollie Parnis Gown
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Rockwood, ON
ice blue metallic jersey that is covered with silver sequins. It reminds me of the silhouette that you
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1970s Clothing

Norman Norell Elegant Cream Satin Evening Dress or Coat Dress Never Worn
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
Norman Norell sequin Mermaid Gown if you are lucky enough to own one. It has a round neckline with an
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1960s American Evening Dresses

Norman Norell for Traina-Norell Chartreuse Sequin Mermaid Dress
By Norman Norell, Traina-Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
Chartreuse silk jersey is covered with matching chartreuse sequins, all hand sewn, for this early
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Norman Norell Iconic Mermaid Gown Sparkling Green Sequins on Silk 1960s-1970s
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
I am thrilled to have acquired this iconic Mermaid Gown designed by Norman Norell in the late 1960
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Gowns

Norman Norell Gold Beaded and Embroidered Jacket
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
beadwork and hand embroidery. The knit two, purl two borders are done in sequins and caviar beads. Double
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1960s American Dinner Jackets

1969 NORMAN NORELL Iconic jeweled cocktail evening dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Stunning, 1969 NORMAN NORELL, iconic, jeweled cocktail / evening dress. Acquired from the
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Norman Norell Sapphire Mermaid Gown Exhibited 1972 Metropolitan Museum
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
This dress is from the personal collection of Norell model and muse Denise. She has shared so
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Ombre Sequin Reuben Panis Maxi Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
sequins. The way it is cut is very old Hollywood with full coverage form neck to hem. This allowed Ruben
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Norman Norell Attribution Black Beaded and Sequined Full Length Sheath
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic mermaid styled gown attributed to Norman Norell. Heavily beaded and sequined straight
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Norman norell Green mermaid evening gown with bow detail, circa 1965
By Norman Norell
Located in London, GB
This elegant Norman Norell 1960’s gown is adorned with green, blue and purple sequins and features
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Norell Sequin For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary norell sequin you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Blue, Brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a norell sequin may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years.

How Much is a Norell Sequin?

On average, a norell sequin on 1stDibs sells for $2,200, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $7,950 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

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