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Period: 1950s
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the chest adorned with a side knot. High waist effect obtained by a high bust from the waist widening in the bottom of the skirt. Skillful bodice work with included bra, grosgrain waistband and sheath on the hips with garters. Skirt highly structured by a white cotton lining, two petticoats of rigid tulle and a cream silk under-skirt lined with tarlatane. Cream woven satin label, black graphics Pierre Balmain Paris. Numbered 83213 under the label. Very clean and undamaged dress, little or not worn. Very good condition of colour and conservation. Collector's dress exhibited and catalogued at Villa Rosemaine...
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French 1950s Clothing

1950S Cream & Gold Rose Marie Reid Limited Edition Sun Suit Swimsuit Beaded Wit
Located in New York, NY
1950S Cream & Gold Rose Marie Reid Limited Edition Sun Suit Swimsuit Beaded With Fish Scales
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1950s Clothing

1950s Bronze Gold Metallic Jacquard High Low Evening Dress With Bows
Located in Portland, OR
We love vintage mid century evening gowns and this one is especially lovely. This vintage late 1950's or early 1960"s hi low evening dress is in a cream and bronze jacquard with gold metallic thread detail. The dress is fitted at the waist and has two decorative bows in the front center. There is a center back zipper for closure, and front of the dress is shorter than the back. This fully lined dress...
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German 1950s Clothing

1950s Ivory Jacquard Dress w/ Beaded Bodice
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Ivory Jacquard Dress w/ Beaded Bodice. Draped bust detail with rhinestones and pearls. Fitted waist, full circle skirt. Dress is photographed over ...
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1950s Clothing

Vintage 1950's Cream Soutache & Rhinestone Strapless Dress & Bolero UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This magnificent 1950's cream dress and matching bolero, embellished with trailing soutache and claw set silver rhinestones, is just the piece for that special occasion. The strapl...
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1950s Clothing

Iconic "Sonatine" cocktail dress in black velvet and tulle Christian Dior 1957
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
"Sonatine" cocktail dress in black velvet , plumetis tulle and black velvet bow. Boned bustier in tulle inside the dress close in the middle back with hook&eye. The white plumetis t...
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French 1950s Clothing

50s Cotton Flamenco Style Floral Print Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Cotton Flamenco Style Floral Print Dress
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1950s Clothing

1950s Jacques Esterel Haute Couture Blue Linen Dress Suit
Located in London, GB
Mid 1950s French haute couture Jacques Esterel dress suit. A textured, French blue loose knit silk/linen blend with a striking, white over-stitched arrangement that highlights the n...
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French 1950s Clothing

1950’s Grey & Yellow Silk Ballgown Dress With Gloves
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1950’s silk satin gown in pale grey showcases some magnificent construction and is of incredible quality. The opulent choice of fabric has been expertly tailored and the care and attention to detail is equally apparent on the interior of the piece, with beautiful finishings on the seams and hemming. Silver grey is married with a panel of understated lemon yellow tone silk which is arranged over the hips and navel in a downwards point, accentuating the waistline to flattering effect. There are delicate straps and a sweetheart neckline with a softly ruched bodice gathered over the bust, featuring a lovely silk flower corsage...
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American 1950s Clothing

Brown short sleeves jacket and skirt ensemble Lombardy Circa 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown short sleeves jacket and skirt ensemble. Quilted flowers appliqué on the jacket and piping in the same fabric as the skirt. Rayon printed flower skirt. Fabric buttons. SIZE XS...
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American 1950s Clothing

Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress from Estevez. The neckline has 2 fringe edged overlapping panels at the center front and the back is low cut. Intricate seaming creates a clever figure enhancing fit with princess seaming...
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American 1950s Clothing

1950S Peach With Iridescent Beading Sheer Top
Located in New York, NY
1950S Peach With Iridescent Beading Sheer Top
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1950s Clothing

1950s Demi Couture Black Chiffon Handkerchief Waterfall Panel Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and classic 1950s demi couture handkerchief panel chiffon dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice, and skirt has panels that look amazing on and with movement. Hidden ...
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American 1950s Clothing

Evening skirt suit in silk and gold lurex brocade Irène for Neiman Marcus 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening skirt suit in silk and gold lurex brocade. Brocade buttons. Shoulder pad. Cut-work on the bust. Off-white silk lining ( damaged on the armpit) Size M
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American 1950s Clothing

1950S ODETTE BARSA Black & Nude Half Slip With Lace
Located in New York, NY
1950S ODETTE BARSA Black & Nude Half Slip With Lace
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1950s Clothing

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Ivory Embroidered Eyelet Cotton Tiered Bridal Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning Ceil Chapman designer ivory embroidered cotton eyelet dress dating back to the late 1950's. Perfect for any upcoming summer ...
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American 1950s Clothing

1950s Velvet Tulle Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s velvet/purple tulle party dress featuring a strapless fitted and boned bodice that has a sweetheart neckline adorned with ruffled tulle. The ...
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1950s Clothing

1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are so many details on this beauty! Tailored bodice with thousands of hand-sewn black se...
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1950s Clothing

1950s Ceil Chapman Atomic Brocade Cocktail Suit
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Ceil Chapman metallic rust-colored Cocktail Suit made of an atomic-patterned silk brocade. The Dress has spaghetti straps, a fitted torso, pipped was it line, side metal zip cl...
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1950s Clothing

1950s Bob McCreery Neiman Marcus Large Size Navy Blue Silk 50s Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful larger sized 1950s vintage BOB MCCREERY for NEIMAN MARCUS navy blue and tan silk / linen blend skirt suit ! Jacket buttons up the front. Hi...
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American 1950s Clothing

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1953 France Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953 collection (similar dress, cover of "l'Officiel de la Couture" n°381, 1953) with a very a...
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French 1950s Clothing

Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light weight black wool and silk dress by Betty Carol. It has princess seaming for a great fit, a V cut back and an incredible skirt com...
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American 1950s Clothing

50s Flocked Velvet Drop Waist Cocktail Dress - Inspiration
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s flocked Velvet Drop Waist Cocktail Dress. There is a lot of fading and wear on the velvet of the skirt, as well as badly done repairs to ...
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Unknown 1950s Clothing

50s White Chiffon and Satin Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s White Chiffon and Satin Party Dress. Fully lined. Metal back zip. Some discoloration on lining, not visible from outside.
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1950s Clothing

Rose Marie Reid Yellow Abstract Sun Suit Play Suit Beach Romper – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
As appropriate vamping on the beach as it is strolling the sidewalks of the Riviera, this play suit absolutely requires a great pair of stems, espadrilles an...
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American 1950s Clothing

Alix of Miami Halter Neck Modernist Hearts & Flowers Print Sun Dress 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alex of Miami halter neck modernist print sun dress from the 1950s. Florals with gold hearts cotton modernist print in grey, pink, gold, white and pale blue. Halter neck with sweethe...
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American 1950s Clothing

1950s Black Strapless Silk Satin and Lace Dress
Located in London, GB
This seductive 1950s black silk satin cocktail dress is of superb quality and construction and in superb vintage condition. The dress features a sweetheart neckline in soft black netting with a nude satin underlay and lace ruffle embellishment over the bust. There are spaghetti straps, princess seams along the bodice and a slightly dropped, curved waistline atop of a classic 50s full skirt...
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American 1950s Clothing

Bullocks Westwood Weyburn Room Vintage Bright Pink Silk Evening Coat
Located in Portland, OR
This is a gorgeous vintage 1950's pink evening coat purchased at Bullock's in Westwood at the Weyburn room in the late 1950's. The coat has 3/4 length sleeves, a pleated collar, a gi...
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Unknown 1950s Clothing

A Jean Allen Evening Taffeta and Velvet Gown - London Circa 1955/1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 London England Superb evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean Allen designer House in London from the late 1950s. The Pie...
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English 1950s Clothing

Italian Hand Crochet Deco Flower Top
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Italian Hand Crochet Deco Flower Top. Hand made with a crisp cotton yarn in an Art Deco style with Cubist rose buds. Very crisp feel, made with a mercerized cotton thread. Ro...
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1950s Clothing

Gorgeous 1950s Green Silk Shantung Beaded Crystal Couture Sleeveless Blouse Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s green raw silk shantung couture beaded top! Features hundreds of hand-sewn beads and crystals throughout the front bodice. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-...
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1950s Clothing

1950s French Couture Yellow Silk Chiffon Sequin Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful late 1950s French couture lemon yellow beaded blouson dress from Pouppone. We have sold this label before and the workmanship is extraordinary, certain akin to t...
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French 1950s Clothing

A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55. Black stretch silk ottoman with parallel ribs allowing a tight fit and especially an interest...
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French 1950s Clothing

1950s Frederick Starke Couture Grey Leaf Print Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
This elegant 1950’s silk printed dress in soft grey is by sought after designer Frederick Starke, a favourite amongst celebrities of this era and in beautiful vintage condition. The ...
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British 1950s Clothing

1950S Green & Orange Stretch Rose Marie Reid Sun Suit Swimsuit
Located in New York, NY
1950S Green & Orange Stretch Rose Marie Reid Sun Suit Swimsuit
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1950s Clothing

1950s Black Wool Square-Neck Wiggle Dress by Mr. Mort
Located in New York, NY
This vintage little black wiggle dress is so timeless, and SO flattering! It was made in the late 1950s (or early 1960s) by New York label Mr. Mort, who was known for rbeing on the c...
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American 1950s Clothing

1950S Black Cotton Twill Catalina Of California High Wasted Shorts With Large W
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Cotton Twill Catalina Of California High Wasted Shorts With Large White Buttons
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1950s Clothing

1950S Black Cotton Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Cotton Bullet Bra
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1950s Clothing

Vintage 1950's Jade Green Bead Embellished Evening Dress & Bolero UK 12 US 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Made in the most delicious shade of jade green cotton and decorated with silver glass lined beads and gunmetal silver bugle beads, this original 1950's evening dress and matching bol...
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1950s Clothing

1950S Red White & Blue Nautical Cotton Romper
Located in New York, NY
1950S Red White & Blue Nautical Cotton Romper
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1950s Clothing

50s Iridescent Coral Organza Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s iridescent coral organza gown. Drop waist with floral bouquet detail.
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1950s Clothing

1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Gold Brocade Dress
Located in London, GB
This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim and has both simplicity and glamour with some beautiful construction details. The ...
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French 1950s Clothing

C.1950 Brown Fox Fur Collar 'Shoulder Warmer' Stole
Located in Atlanta, GA
The possibilities are endless with this vintage brown fox fur accessory. It can be worn as a lush collar for coats, tweed jackets or sweaters and do double duty as an elegant 'shoul...
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American 1950s Clothing

A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?) undulating, without claw and dating from the 1...
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French 1950s Clothing

Lanvin Designer Antonio Castillo 1950s Geometric Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
Antonio Castillo was one of the most prominent couturiers to come out of Paris in the 1940s and joined the house of Lanvin in 1950. This is a stunning black fine wool dress with cou...
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French 1950s Clothing

1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
In Very good condition for the age however with garments over half a century old like this minor flaws are to be expected. 1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Stra...
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1950s Clothing

Rare 1950s Hand Painted Large Size 34 inch Waist Novelty Flamenco Circle Skirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 50s hand painted novelty flamenco dancer print cotton circle skirt ! Features flamenco dancers in pink and turquoise blue dance dresses. Vibrant marigold yellow backgrou...
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1950s Clothing

1950s Jean Dessès Haute Couture Silk Mulberry Silk Swing Jacket
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: Length: 42.5 in. (107.95 cm) Marked Size: 6-8 (US) Bust: 42 in. (106.68 cm) Waist: 48 in. (121.92 cm) Hip: 50 in. (127 cm)
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French 1950s Clothing

Vintage Mid Century I Magnin Linen Skirt Sleeveless Top & Jacket Outfit
Located in Portland, OR
This is a 3 piece vintage mid century outfit in a luxe natural linen that includes a short sleeve jacket, a sleeveless top, and an a-line skirt. The jacket has darts on the front an...
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American 1950s Clothing

1950s Red White Bandanna Print Vintage 50s Western Cotton Sleeveless Crop Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s red and white sleeveless western cotton crop top ! Features buttons up the front, and ties shut at center waist. Great with pants, a skirt, shorts or jeans. In great condi...
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American 1950s Clothing

1950S White Cotton Rock A Billy Style With Novelty Records Print Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1950S White Cotton Rock A Billy Style With Novelty Records Print Shirt
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1950s Clothing

1950s Lilli Diamond Ivory Off - White French Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really fl...
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American 1950s Clothing

1950s Heiress Boutique Dusky Pink Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
This lovely Heiress 1950s fine crepe occasion dress in dusky pink is pretty, gamine and features some gorgeous design details. The classic hourglass silhoue...
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British 1950s Clothing

1950s Red Ruffled Dress Flamenco Dancer Party
Located in Wallkill, NY
Spectacular! I look at this dress and think Flamingo Dancer with a Full Layered Ruffled skirt. Very tiny Polka Dot motif. Lined and the dress fabric is...
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1950s Clothing

1950s Red Cotton Dress with Embroidered Peplum
Located in London, GB
1950s or early 1960s red cotton dress with floral embroidered and pleated peplum. The dress also features elbow length sleeves, fitted bodice and underskirt and it fastens at the back with a zip. This is a great all year round dress, Union made...
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American 1950s Clothing

1950s Demi Couture Shawl Collar Green Purple Flower Print Silk Vintage 50 Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture shawl collar short sleeve silk dress ! Features floral prints in different shades of green, tan and purple Hidden metal zip...
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1950s Clothing

Garish Vintage Tailored Dress in Pearl Gray Silk Satin
Located in Milano, IT
Sumptuous vintage sartorial dress designed in the 1950s, fine Italian craftsmanship. The dress is made entirely of pearl gray silk satin, very elegant and delicate. The straps are th...
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Italian 1950s Clothing

1950S White Nylon Pin-Up Nurse Uniform Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S White Nylon Pin-Up Nurse Uniform Dress Decade: 1950s. Material: Nylon . Vintage condition: Good. Measurements Bust: 37 in. Waist: 26 in. Hips:...
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1950s Clothing

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