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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
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958
France
A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned
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1950s French Evening Dresses
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
1990s Demi-Couture Gold Silk Ball Gown w/ Velvet Sheath & Dramatic Satin Skirt
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A delicious 1990s Michael Casey Archive #2763 ball gown in golden pleated and "braided" silk boned
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1990s American Ball Gowns
Abraham Pelham Haute Couture Gown and Stole
Located in Geneva, CH
. Constructed in dark brown silk chiffon, this couture gown is an ultimate example of craftsmanship ! Similar to
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Early 2000s French Ball Gowns
1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown
By Max Nugus
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown
This vintage haute-couture gown is in
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