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1930s Haute Couture Silver Lame Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
Original 1930s haute couture gold lame evening dress, in fabulous condition for its age. It
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1930s Belgian Formal Wear

France Vramant Black Crepe Silk Evening Gown, 1930's Paris
Located in Sharon, CT
From the house of FranceVramant Paris (Founded 1935), a crepe silk 1930's Haute Couture Evening
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Aqua and Enamel Cuff, 1930's
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Cuff from the late 1930s of bezel set open back oval "aquamarines" set
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

OOAK 1930's Parisian Haute Couture Brown Bronze Metallic Knit Embroidered Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Incredibly unusual circa 1930s brown/bronze & silver metallic knit dress. Contains a partial label
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1930s Shift Cocktail Dresses

1930s House of Schiaparelli Studio Green Gripoix Parure Haute Couture Early Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Decadence of Early Haute Couture released by the hands of Elsa Schiaparelli. Early 1930’s
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Art Glass

1930S Cranberry Red & Green Silk Taffeta Jacquard Haute Couture Gown With Peplu
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cranberry Red & Green Silk Taffeta Jacquard Haute Couture Gown With Peplum Fish Tail Hem From
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930s Worth Haute Couture Beaded Black Velvet & Silk Billow-Sleeve Dress
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to the mid-1930's is fashioned with a beautiful black semi-sheer silk net bodice and silk-velvet
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930S Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Bare Midriff Gown With Silver Lamé Deta
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Bare Midriff Gown With Silver Lamé Detailed Lattice Work
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1930s Casual Dresses

1930S Ivory Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Blouse With Hand Done Art-Deco
Located in New York, NY
1930S Ivory Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Blouse With Hand Done Art-Deco Pintucks
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1930s Blouses

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Retro Tank Ruby Necklace
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Retro style necklace from the early 1940s with arc shaped gilt chevrons
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Vintage 1940s French Link Necklaces

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Deco Ruby Cabochon Suite
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Deco style necklace from the early 1940s with gilt curb links set with
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Vintage 1940s French More Jewelry

1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
beautiful unlabelled haute couture dress is of superb quality and construction and is in absolutely
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1940s French Evening Dresses

Extraordinary Elsa Schiaparelli Haute Couture Evening Jacket
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
fashion artifacts from the french Haute Couture of the 1930's echo a time, pace and culture unrecognizable
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1930s French Jackets

1930S MME JEANNE Baby Blue Haute Couture Silk Satin Art Deco Seamed Gown From L
Located in New York, NY
1930S MME JEANNE Baby Blue Haute Couture Silk Satin Art Deco Seamed Gown From La Rochelle France
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1930s Formal Gowns

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

Vintage 1970s Molyneux Haute Couture Floral Sheer Silk & Black Crepe Halter Gown
By Molyneux
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredibly beautiful and ultra rare Molyneux haute couture gown dating back to the late 1970's. The
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

F/W 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Purple Lesage Embroidery Floral Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a truly incredible purple velvet Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture evening jacket
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1970s French Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture skirt-suit numbered 14539 Circa 1967/1970
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
curly stripes. Clearly inspired by the men's wardrobe, the slim fit evokes the androgyny of the 1930s
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1960s French Skirt Suits

1930's Rhinestone Studded Deco Circles Black Silk Bias-Cut Waterfall Train Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1930's French custom-made gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage Italian Gold Giltwood Lamps Carved Neoclassal Vases Table Lamps a Pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Florentine, Frederick Cooper, Haute Couture of Luxury Interiors, Henredon
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
. Origin Italy, 1930s - 1940s Cord color: bronze, socket E27 Color: The ornamental carved giltwood lamps
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

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Pearwood, Giltwood, Fabric

A French Printed Chiffon Couture Dress Circa 1930/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1940 France An Anonymous Haute Couture shawl and dress in silk crepe printed voile with
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1930s French Evening Dresses

A French Printed Chiffon Couture Dress Circa 1930/1940
A French Printed Chiffon Couture Dress Circa 1930/1940
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Vintage 1954 Chanel by Robert Goossens Crystal Long Sautoir Couture Necklace
By Robert Goossens
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
date back to the 1930's, as many couture jewelry houses reusing older luxury components. Robert
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Crystal, Mixed Metal

1930s JeanneLavinParis ArtDeco TulleSilk CoutureAdaptation Black Evening Jacket
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Chicago, IL
name around 1935, when Lanvin was the "uncontested leader in the haute-couture field" according to the
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1930s French Swing Coats

Couture 1936-49 Schiaparelli-Dali-Style Set FauxSapphire&Pearl Earrings & Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Schiaparelli" and included haute-couture jewelry from the time that this set originated.
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

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Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal

Vintage 1970's Stavropoulos Couture Colorful Floral Print Silk Puff-Sleeve Gown
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
atelier. Their quality and workmanship rivaled that of Parisian Haute-Couture. They were expensive
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1970s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1994 Philippe Venet Couture Black Silk Asymmetric Cut Out Bias-Cut Gown
By Philippe Venet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra chic and super seductive Philippe Venet haute couture black silk sculpted cut-out gown
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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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

Original Watercolor by Boris Lacroix, France, Art Déco, circa 1930
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
, he was artistic director at "Maison de Haute Couture Vionnet", an architect and a designer famous for
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings

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Paper

Art Deco Era 18k Gold Lace Diamond Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
Inspired by lace cuttings from the haute couture, this beautiful Art Deco era diamond ring captures
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Rare F. Pinet, France Black and White Leather Platform Fetish Shoes Museum
Located in New York, NY
established his reputation among Haute Couture customers thanks to his Bobine heel, and became the first
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1930s French High Heels

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50's, glass rhinestones, glass beads, by Haute Couture designer
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Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches

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Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
ancienne, vintage des années 50's, en métal noirci, strass en verre, perles, par créateur Haute Couture
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Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches

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Mixed Metal

A Rare François Pinet Pair of Shoes in Leather French Circa 1935
Located in Toulon, FR
Bordeaux Haute Couture Dress by Nicole Groult who worked with Paul Poiret. Superb lustrous leather, wine or
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1930s French Shoes

A Rare François Pinet Pair of Shoes in Leather French Circa 1935
A Rare François Pinet Pair of Shoes in Leather French Circa 1935
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Amazing Art Deco Chiffon Gown with Hydrangea Lace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chiffon Gown of Haute Couture quality with Hydrangea ecru Lace detailing. This gown has
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Elegant 1930 Inspired Polkadot Evening Dress Gown Worn by Michelle Obama
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the elegant and haute couture fashion of the 1930's, Lanvin's creative director, Alber Elbaz has
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50's, in silver metal, glass rhinestones, by Haute Couture designer
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Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches

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Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, old SET: Brooch, Earrings, Fur Brooch, vintage 50s
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, vintage des années 50's, en métal argenté, strass en verre, par créateur Haute Couture ROGER Jean Pierre
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Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Roger Jean Pierre, probably for Elsa SCHIAPARELLI, large old BROOCH
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent large old brooch, vintage 30s - 40s, gold metal, glass rhinestones, by Haute Couture
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Vintage 1940s French Artist Brooches

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Mixed Metal

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

ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, en métal argenté, strass en verre, par créateur Haute Couture ROGER Jean Pierre, dimensions Broche
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
argenté, strass en verre, par créateur Haute Couture ROGER Jean Pierre, dimensions Broche 6,8 x 3,8 cm
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Antique, Vintage SET: Brooch and Clip-on Earrings
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
colored rhinestones in glass, by French Haute Couture designer ROGER JEAN PIERRE, BROOCH dimensions: 5 x
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Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Jean Boris Lacroix dog table lamp Disderot France 1950
By Jean Boris Lacroix, Disderot
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. Later, he became the artistic director at the famous Vionnet haute-couture house from 1924 to 1937
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Rare Schiaparelli Black Quilted Faille Evening Cape, 1951
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
modern quilted silk faille Haute Couture cape by Elsa Schiaparelli from the 1950's. Molded and lacquered
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Capes

Ruhlmann, Art Deco Genius, French Book, 2002 Exhibition in Museum des Années 30
By Rhulmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
of the symbols of Art Deco, just like Poiret for haute couture, Dupas for painting, Janniot for
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Early 2000s French Modern Books

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Paper

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

Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture. The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1940s Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture. The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1940s Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture. The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1940s Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture. The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture. The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Woman with Flowers in Her Hair
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture. The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1940s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture. The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1930s Modern Portrait Prints

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Linocut

Guillaume Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture. The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1930s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture. The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1930s Modern Portrait Prints

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Linocut

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture. The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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1930s Modern Portrait Prints

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Linocut

Creole Dancer
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
and Tahiti to the end-of-season sales of Parisian haute couture. The revitalizing spirit of Morocco
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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Creole Dancer
Creole Dancer
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
1930s Frech Haute Couture vivid blue silk chiffon evening gown
Located in Newark, DE
French haute couture, Circa 1930 Beautiful vivid blue silk chiffon evening gown, masterly
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1930s French Evening Dresses

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1930s Haute Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of 1930s haute couture for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gray and more. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 1930s 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 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli and Lucien Lelong are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1930s Haute Couture?

The price for a piece of 1930s haute couture starts at $388 and tops out at $20,115, and on average, selling for $2,484.
Questions About 1930s 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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.

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  • 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.