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1920s Haute Couture Black Sequin Flapper Dress With Tassel Hemline
Located in London, GB
This original 1920s little black dress is an unlabelled haute couture example, fully sequinned all
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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

Agnes Haute Couture Beaded and Diamante 1920s Dress
By Agnes
Located in New York, NY
Haute Couture black silk satin dress by Agnes from the 1920's Paris. One piece dress designed to
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare 1920s B Altman Haute Couture Ivory Hand Beaded Cotton Voile Vintage Dress
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, and rare 20s B. ALTMAN Haute Couture dress! Completely hand sewn, and hand embroidered
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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Haute Couture Byzantine Cross by Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Augustine Gripoix, in 1890 who revived and refined an old technique of poured glass.By the 1920s, her
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Late 20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Gilt Metal

Chanel Haute Couture Byzantine Cross by Gripoix
Chanel Haute Couture Byzantine Cross by Gripoix
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W 2.76 in L 3.94 in
Lanvin by Claude Montana Haute Couture Straw Cloche Hat
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin Haute Couture woven straw cloche hat designed by Claude Montana. The hat is inspired by an
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1980s French Cloche Hats

1920's French Couture Metallic Gold Lamé Beaded Leaf-Motif Trained Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking mid-1920's French couture museum-quality beaded & jeweled metallic lamé evening
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1910s Haute Couture Blue Silk Dress with Embroidered Chiffon Inserts
Located in London, GB
unlabelled but bears all the hallmarks of early French haute couture. In superb antique condition and
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1910s French Chemise Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR Gold Hoop Clip On Earrings, Vintage French Haute Couture Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
GERMANY at back From the 1950's, Christian Dior and several other Haute Couture Jewelry Brands such as
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Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

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Gold

1920’s/30’s Sequined Long Black Flapper Dress.
Located in London, GB
A stunning full-length flapper dress of haute couture quality. This dramatic black chiffon gown is
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s French Couture Beaded Embroidered Blush-Pink Silk Petal Deco Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Measurements Bust: 38 inches Hips: 40 inches Total Length: 43 inches This highly coveted 1920's French haute
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1920s French Wedding Dresses

1920's Backdrop, Three Minidresses Seated, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Minidresses Seated, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Three Minidresses Seated, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Minidresses Seated, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Three Minidresses Seated, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Minidresses Seated, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Three Minidresses Seated, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Three Minidresses Seated, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Yellow Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Yellow Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Yellow Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Yellow Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Orange Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Orange Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Orange Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Orange Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Orange Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Orange Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Yellow Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Yellow Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Yellow Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Yellow Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Orange Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Orange Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Yellow Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Yellow Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Orange Amere Ensemble by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Orange Amere Ensemble, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Vert Gazon, Gavroche, and Flirt by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Vert Gazon, Gavroche and Flirt by Dior, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Vert Gazon, Gavroche, and Flirt by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Vert Gazon, Gavroche and Flirt by Dior, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Vert Gazon, Gavroche, and Flirt by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Vert Gazon, Gavroche and Flirt by Dior, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Vert Gazon, Gavroche, and Flirt by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Vert Gazon, Gavroche and Flirt by Dior, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Vert Gazon, Gavroche, and Flirt by Dior, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
1920's Backdrop Vert Gazon, Gavroche and Flirt by Dior, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection
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1960s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

Vintage 1920's French Mint-Green Beaded Sequin Silk Chiffon Draped Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the mid 1920's. The magical mint-green color mixed with the unique gold deco clustered micro-sequins
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vibrant purple cut glass 'bib' necklace, att. Lanvin, France, 1920s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
most beautiful being produced in haute couture at the time. A similar necklace and earrings are
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Vintage 1920s French Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Amethyst glass faceted cabuchon collar and matching earrings, att. Lanvin, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
being produced in haute couture at the time. A similar necklace and earrings are pictured on p.168 of
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Vintage 1920s French Clip-on Earrings

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Base Metal

Vibrant cerise cut glass and paste drop necklace, att. Lanvin, France, 1920s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
being produced in haute couture at the time, and some of the most beautiful in the history of fashion. A
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Vintage 1920s French Drop Necklaces

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Base Metal

1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1920s House of Adair Floral Black Crepe Beaded Flapper Dress
By House of Adair
Located in London, GB
UK. The designs were inspired by haute couture fashions and popular themes including orientalism
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1920s French Evening Dresses

A French Little black Couture Dress in embroidered Duchesse satin Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920 France Amazing little black dress, probably Haute Couture, with a minimalist graphic
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1920s French Evening Dresses

A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920/1930 French Haute Couture Rare CollectibleHaute Couture coat or kaftan of evening
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1920s French Caftans

Vintage 1940's Marcelle Dormoy French Couture Black Silk Cut-Outs Low Back Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"understand the female body". During the 1920's, Dormoy worked with Vionnet alongside other designers such as
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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

"Tavern Snow, West Village" Impressionistic Oil Painting in New York City 1920s
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
walking through a snow filled New York, taking place in the 1920's with old cars parked along the street
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2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Top Design 1920s Art Deco Mantel Clock Made of Solid Coromandel w. Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
together. Apart from 'haute couture' and maybe some extremely high-end jewelry, you don't see that anymore
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Dans La Loge
By Dimitri Bouchene
Located in London, GB
notable clients included Serge Diaghilev and Anna Pavlova. He also worked for haute couture houses, such
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Paper

Dans La Loge
Dans La Loge
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
A French Egyptomania Dress In Embroidered Black Crepe silk- Circa 1930
Located in Toulon, FR
mechanical embroidery used by French haute couture from the 1920s, in particular by Jeanne Lanvin. This type
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1930s French Maxi Dresses

Swimwear by Lelong (Horst with Models)
By George Hoyningen-Huene
Located in New York, NY
masterfully composed images that captured the styles of the leading haute couture houses of the 1920s-30s
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1920s Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

Beachwear by Patou, Molyneux & Yrande (Horst with Models)
By George Hoyningen-Huene
Located in New York, NY
masterfully composed images that captured the styles of the leading haute couture houses of the 1920s-30s
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Platinum

Divers, Swimwear by Izod
By George Hoyningen-Huene
Located in New York, NY
masterfully composed images that captured the styles of the leading haute couture houses of the 1920s-30s
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Platinum

CHANEL GRIPOIX 1950, NECKLACE and BRACELET, gadrooned gilt beads, Gripoix glass
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, bracelet weight 20 g, good condition. The oldest and probably best-known of the haute couture jewelry
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Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Lykas, The Songs of Bilitis
By George Barbier
Located in London, GB
ballet costumes, to illustrate books, and to produce haute couture fashion illustrations. For the next 20
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1910s Art Nouveau Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Ink, Watercolor

Lykas, The Songs of Bilitis
Lykas, The Songs of Bilitis
H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 1.19 in
Antique 1920-40 Surrealist Sculpture Unique Set Hammered SteelWire Female Torsos
Located in Chicago, IL
a Chicago-based owner along with haute-couture accessories by 20th-Century European designers dating
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Early 20th Century Unknown Sculptures

Jean Patou stylised floral motifs brushed wool dress, circa 1960s
By Jean Patou
Located in London, GB
others contributed to what is known as the “golden age of Haute Couture” which took place during the
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chinese Silk Embroidery - Vintage Signed Piano Shawl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Collection wrap around haute couture dresses, kaftans, and scarves. Exquisitely embroidered on both sides
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Textiles

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Silk, Fabric, Textile, Thread, Organic Material

Unlabelled Madame Grès iridescent lilac silk evening jumpsuit circa 1970s
By Madame Gres
Located in London, GB
tiny cartridge pleating. Her technique always followed the strict tradition of haute couture. Madame
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1970s French Evening Gowns

The Importance of Being Relentless, Glamorous original XL Oil on Canvas, 2022
Located in Toronto, ON
right through to the 2000's mega stars such as Lady Gaga and the haute couture trends of today. As a
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2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

People Ask Me So Many Questions, Glamorous original XL Oil on Canvas, 2022
Located in Toronto, ON
right through to the 2000's mega stars such as Lady Gaga and the haute couture trends of today. As a
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2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Makes My Day A Little Smoother, Glamorous original XL Oil on Canvas, 2022
Located in Toronto, ON
right through to the 2000's mega stars such as Lady Gaga and the haute couture trends of today. As a
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2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

She rescues him right back, Glamorous original XL Oil on Canvas, 2022
Located in Toronto, ON
right through to the 2000's mega stars such as Lady Gaga and the haute couture trends of today. As a
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil

A Rare Black Silk Velvet Evening Coat by Lucien Lelong Circa 1937
By Lucien Lelong
Located in Toulon, FR
French haute couture. He designed his first collection in 1914 and took over the family business in 1919
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1930s French Dolman Sleeve Coats

A Rare Black Silk Velvet Evening Coat by Lucien Lelong Circa 1937
A Rare Black Silk Velvet Evening Coat by Lucien Lelong Circa 1937
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I Magnin & Co. Blue Silk velvet Evening Cape Coat, 1930s
By I Magnin and Co
Located in Boca Raton, FL
haute couture designers such as Lucien Lelong and became widely available to the upper-class masses
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1930s Coats

Femme au bord de la mer by Jean-Pierre Cassigneul - Portrait painting
By Jean-Pierre Cassigneul
Located in London, GB
Cassigneul grew up in the exciting world of Parisian haute couture. His father, Jean Dessès (1904 – 1970
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1960s Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Jean Patou silk gold top and natural linen Maxi-skirt evening ensemble, c.1970s
By Jean Patou
Located in London, GB
contributed to what is known as the “golden age of haute couture” which took place during the 1920s and 1930s
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1970s Maxi Dress

Christian Dior by Grosse 1958 Gilded Metal Braided Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
cooperation was unprecedented. 1960s Fashion transiting from Haute Couture to prêt-à-porter garments, from
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of 1920s haute couture you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 1920s haute couture from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Jean Patou, Agnes and B. Altman & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a 1920s Haute Couture?

The price for a piece of 1920s haute couture starts at $688 and tops out at $5,993, and on average, selling for $2,881.
Questions About 1920s Haute Couture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Haute couture is the name of custom-designed clothing that select fashion houses produce. To qualify as haute couture, a maker must receive certification from the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris. Each year, this chamber of commerce publishes a list of the current haute couture maisons. Shop a selection of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Haute couture is described as high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish and is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France. ​​You can shop a variety of top fashion houses' haute couture designs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yes, Balmain is haute couture. The term haute couture refers to high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish. The world of haute couture is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France.

    Fashion designer Pierre Balmain established his now-iconic label in 1945. In the postwar years, Balmain became known for bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim.

    From the dresses favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    A haute couture dress is dress is a dress that was made by an esteemed haute couture designer. Dresses created by haute couture houses are constructed by hand from start to finish. They’re made of the finest materials and are individually tailored to meet the needs of a specific client.

    Haute couture garments are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are examples of universally revered haute couture houses.

    Find haute couture dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024
    Yes, Dior is haute couture.

    The French luxury fashion house Christian Dior is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status.

    When Christian Dior launched his haute couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.

    On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Dior apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Whether Mugler is haute couture may vary from year to year. This is due to the fact that the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode updates its list of haute couture fashion houses annually. Generally, the French luxury fashion house founded by Thierry Mugler has regularly appeared on the list of official haute couture fashion houses. Explore a variety of Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Versace is haute couture. The Italian fashion house is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which firms can operate with haute couture status.

    More than any designer before him, Gianni Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry "is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way."

    On 1stDibs, find vintage Versace clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024
    Yes, Louis Vuitton is haute couture. The iconic French luxury brand is a member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body of haute couture as an art form.

    Founded in 1868 as the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture and renamed FHCM in 2017, the organization has around 100 members — and Sidney Toledano, the CEO of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), sits on its executive committee. "Haute couture" is a legal term that, literally translated, means "high sewing" and refers to innovative, hand-crafted garments created for private clients and presented to the public every January and July.

    Find vintage Louis Vuitton Neverfull bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    In fashion, “haute couture” means "high sewing" or "high dressmaking." Haute couture is French and refers to the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces by an esteemed fashion designer or house for a particular client. 

    Haute couture garments such as dresses are pieces of clothing constructed by hand from start to finish and are made with the highest quality materials. They are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are some of fashion's universally revered haute couture houses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    The difference between ready-to-wear and haute couture comes down to availability and pricing as well as whether or not the brand in question can assert haute couture status (this denomination is protected by law). Haute couture garments are crafted by maisons that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Haute couture items are custom-made and individually tailored to fit the wearer. As a result, they sell for very high prices. Fashion houses produce ready-to-wear apparel on a much larger scale in a range of predetermined sizes and sell it at lower price points. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.