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What is the difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer?

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What is the difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer?
The difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer is what these design professionals create. A dress designer is someone who specifically creates custom dresses. Fashion designers may also design dresses, as well as many other types of clothing and accessories, such as blouses, suits, skirts, trousers, jeans, handbags and shoes. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel and accessories.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Yellow Strapless Metal Ring Runway Ad Mini Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection by Tom Ford, this yellow strapless mini dress debuted on the runway as look 31, modeled by Adina Fohlin. The bold silhouette features a fit...
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses

Fendi baguette limited edition like new
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Fendi gold embroidered baguette with buckle details in stones. Like-new condition, limited edition Gold leather handle, blue interior Measures 26 x 17 x 5 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage 1980s Red + Gilded Gold 80s Chain CC Medallion Belt or Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, rare and collectible 1980s Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, red leather and gilded gold chain belt OR necklace ! Can be worn dressed up or down. Pair with jeans and a white tank, or...
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1980s French Belts

Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Chanel Paris / Greece CC Owl Buttons Ecru Tweed Jacket 42 FR
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel ecru tweed jacket ~ from Runway of Paris / GREECE ~ 2018 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn - masterpieces Gripoix jewel butt...
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2010s Jackets

Chanel Resort 2012 Runway Size 44 Black and White Cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, Resort 2012 Runway short sleeve cashmere sweater ! Features contrasting black and white stripes / squares. Simply slips over the head and stretches to...
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2010s British Pullovers

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