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What is a couture dress?
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A couture dress is hand-sewn using the best materials and designed specifically for the wearer so that the piece is one-of-a-kind. Because these dresses use such high quality materials and take hundreds of hours to complete, they can be expensive. Find a variety of couture dresses on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Shop for Couture Ball Gown on 1stDibs
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and
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1950s American Ball Gowns
1980s Escada Couture Pink Satin & Velvet Halter Ball Gown w Orig Underskirting
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Escada Couture Pink Satin & Velvet Halter Ball Gown w Original Underskirting: Lush rayon/silk
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1980s German Ball Gowns
1980s Fabrice Couture Black Silk Ball Gown w White Baroque Bead & Sequin Bodice
By Fabrice
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Fabrice Couture Black Silk Ball Gown w White Baroque Bead & Sequin Bodice: A gorgeous and
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1980s American Ball Gowns
HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is
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1950s Ball Gowns
A chiffon ball gown by Jean Dessès Haute Couture Paris France Circa 1956
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
Dessès, of Greek origin (1904-1970) owned one of the most important couture houses of the period in Paris
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1950s French Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta 2011 Couture Red Strapless Silk Taffeta Ball Gown, Size 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Kingston, NY
Turn heads in this Oscar de la Renta couture strapless ball gown from the 2011 collection
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