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1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Wool Dress
1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Wool Dress

1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Wool Dress

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture black wool dress in pristine condition.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués

1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués

By Charles Worth

Located in London, GB

This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street.

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1950s British Ball Gowns

1950’s Haute Couture Tapestry Beaded Dress
1950’s Haute Couture Tapestry Beaded Dress

1950’s Haute Couture Tapestry Beaded Dress

Located in Geneva, CH

A rare example of 50’s Egyptian haute couture, at the time Egypt was a constitutional monarchy, this feminine “Miss Egypt” dress is crafted in a flowery tapestry that is sculptural a...

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1950s Egyptian Cocktail Dresses

1950's Christian Dior Demi Couture London Black Dinner Dress
1950's Christian Dior Demi Couture London Black Dinner Dress

1950's Christian Dior Demi Couture London Black Dinner Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Christian Dior London 1950's Demi Couture black apron front dinner dress with original Dior tag still intact indicating that this dress was never worn.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Hardy Amies 1950's Couture Brown Silk Satin Goddess Cocktail Dress
Hardy Amies 1950's Couture Brown Silk Satin Goddess Cocktail Dress

Hardy Amies 1950's Couture Brown Silk Satin Goddess Cocktail Dress

By Hardy Amies

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hardy Amies 1950s Brown silk dress is the perfect choice for a cocktail or party event. Crafted by the esteemed British designer—who has had the honor of dressing the royals—this dre...

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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Super rare Christian Dior couture vintage dress, 1950’s
Super rare Christian Dior couture vintage dress, 1950’s

Super rare Christian Dior couture vintage dress, 1950’s

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

It has a corset at the waist and a full petticoat. Period – 1950’s Approximate size XS-S Length – 110 cm pit to pit – 90 cm waist – 60 cm shoulders – 38 cm sleeves – 43 cm Fabric ...

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1950s English Cocktail Dresses

1950's Elsa Schiaparelli Paris Couture Red Ruched silk cocktail dress
1950's Elsa Schiaparelli Paris Couture Red Ruched silk cocktail dress

1950's Elsa Schiaparelli Paris Couture Red Ruched silk cocktail dress

By Jean Schlumberger for Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli

Located in Kingston, NY

A red-hot 1950s Elsa Schiaparelli haute couture dinner dress — hand-shirred, sashed, cut by the house that shaped what modern fashion means.

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Frederick Starke Couture Grey Leaf Print Silk Dress
1950s Frederick Starke Couture Grey Leaf Print Silk Dress

1950s Frederick Starke Couture Grey Leaf Print Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

This elegant 1950’s silk printed dress in soft grey is by sought after designer Frederick Starke, a favourite amongst celebrities of this era and in beautiful vintage condition. The ...

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1950s British Day Dresses

1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress
1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress

1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress

Located in London, GB

This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection.

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1950s French Wedding Dresses

Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950’s Black Silk Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress
Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950’s Black Silk Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress

Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950’s Black Silk Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Live La Dolce Vita in this gorgeous little number from Italian couturier Mingolini Gugenheim! Circa 1950's. Elegant little black cocktail dress in lush silk faille with dramatic tuck...

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1950s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress
1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress

1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress

Located in London, GB

This stylish vintage couture 1950s silk taffeta coat dress with wide lapel and French cuff detail is smart, feminine and easily adaptable.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Gold Brocade Dress
1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Gold Brocade Dress

1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Gold Brocade Dress

By Jaques Heim

Located in London, GB

This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim and has both simplicity and glamour with some beautiful construction details.

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1950s French Evening Dresses

1950s Perrine Couture Red Silk Butterfly Print Dress
1950s Perrine Couture Red Silk Butterfly Print Dress

1950s Perrine Couture Red Silk Butterfly Print Dress

Located in London, GB

This opulent 1950s French couture silk satin evening dress by Perrine has exquisite construction and is of superb quality.

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1950s French Evening Dresses

1950s Jacques Heim Haute Couture Yellow Chiffon Dress
1950s Jacques Heim Haute Couture Yellow Chiffon Dress

1950s Jacques Heim Haute Couture Yellow Chiffon Dress

By Jaques Heim

Located in London, GB

Outstanding haute couture chiffon column dress by Jacques Heim circa 1958 -1963. A timeless billowy style and the perfect shade of sunshine yellow. Featuring a bow detail to both th...

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1950s French Formal Gowns

1950s French Couture Floral Silk Dress with Purple Bow
1950s French Couture Floral Silk Dress with Purple Bow

1950s French Couture Floral Silk Dress with Purple Bow

Located in London, GB

This exceptional 1950s to early 1960s dress was couture crafted from boldly printed, floral silk in France.

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1950s French Evening Dresses

Givenchy Haute Couture 1950’s Audrey Hepburn black evening gown
Givenchy Haute Couture 1950’s Audrey Hepburn black evening gown

Givenchy Haute Couture 1950’s Audrey Hepburn black evening gown

By Givenchy

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Givenchy Haute Couture 1950’s Audrey Hepburn black dress, serial number under the tag, it can fit 36 FR up to 40 FR, US 2 up to US 6

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Dragoni Venezia Vintage Tulle Dress Haute Couture, 1950s
Dragoni Venezia Vintage Tulle Dress Haute Couture, 1950s

Dragoni Venezia Vintage Tulle Dress Haute Couture, 1950s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dragoni Venezia - Vintage tulle dress embroidered with pearls, sequins, and golden lamé. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. 1950 Haute Couture Collection. Italian Designer. Add...

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20th Century Cocktail Dresses

1950'S  BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi
1950'S  BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi

1950'S BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi

Located in New York, NY

There is no label in this dress however it is very much in the style of the great French houses of the day such as Dior & Balenciaga. 1950'S BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Si...

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1950s Casual Dresses

1950s Norman Hartnell Haute Couture Black Lace and Sequin Dress
1950s Norman Hartnell Haute Couture Black Lace and Sequin Dress

1950s Norman Hartnell Haute Couture Black Lace and Sequin Dress

By Norman Hartnell

Located in London, GB

This very fine 1950s evening dress is by the British couturier Norman Hartnell and made to the same standard as French Haute Couture.

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1950s British Evening Dresses

Jean Patou Haute Couture 1950's Blue Gingham Print Silk Satin Dress and Jacket
Jean Patou Haute Couture 1950's Blue Gingham Print Silk Satin Dress and Jacket

Jean Patou Haute Couture 1950's Blue Gingham Print Silk Satin Dress and Jacket

By Jean Patou

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1950's French Haute Couture ensemble transports you to a summer's day filled with Tom Collins' and finger sandwiches.

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Mid-20th Century Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950s Unlabelled Haute Couture Stiffened Tulle Chevron Pattern Dress
1950s Unlabelled Haute Couture Stiffened Tulle Chevron Pattern Dress

1950s Unlabelled Haute Couture Stiffened Tulle Chevron Pattern Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1950s haute couture dress reminds me of Pierre Balmain designs from the early 1950s although it is unlabelled, the quality and construction is the very best.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress
1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress

1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress

By Jacques Heim

Located in London, GB

Late 1950s to 1960s Jacques Heim demi couture cocktail dress with a lovely and unusual velvet trim design.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s French Couture Cream Muslin Wedding Dress with Cummerbund Belt
1950s French Couture Cream Muslin Wedding Dress with Cummerbund Belt

1950s French Couture Cream Muslin Wedding Dress with Cummerbund Belt

Located in London, GB

This original early 1950s pale cream mousseline cotton wedding dress was couture-made in France and is in very fine, wearable condition.

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1950s French Wedding Dresses

Mingolini Gugenheim 1950's Couture Brown Solid Beaded Gown and Jacket Set
Mingolini Gugenheim 1950's Couture Brown Solid Beaded Gown and Jacket Set

Mingolini Gugenheim 1950's Couture Brown Solid Beaded Gown and Jacket Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Italian couture fashion house was founded by tailor Sergio Mingolini and designer Carlo Gugenheim and was once a favorite of the high society women like Jackie Onassis and Babe ...

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1950s Italian Evening Gowns

1950s Couture Pink Beaded and Sequin Dress with Mesh Overlay
1950s Couture Pink Beaded and Sequin Dress with Mesh Overlay

1950s Couture Pink Beaded and Sequin Dress with Mesh Overlay

Located in London, GB

Couture made in the 1950s, this truly stunning pale pink gown has retained all of the delicate intricacy of when it was first designed.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s
Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s

Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s

By Jacques Cassia

Located in Tucson, AZ

This dress from the 1950s is an extremely rare example of his early work, which was much more traditional in design but painstakingly well made.

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1950s Lebanese Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress
1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress

1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress w Butter Yellow Silk Taffeta Front Lining; A delicate sequin-embellished overskirt is layered over a p...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk and Pink Floral Print Dress
1950s Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk and Pink Floral Print Dress

1950s Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk and Pink Floral Print Dress

By Norman Hartnell

Located in London, GB

This 1950s cocktail dress is by the British designer Norman Hartnell and made to the same standard as French Haute Couture.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown

Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in San Diego, CA

WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

1950s Demi Couture Red Tulle 50s Cocktail Dress with Detachable Bertha Collar
1950s Demi Couture Red Tulle 50s Cocktail Dress with Detachable Bertha Collar

1950s Demi Couture Red Tulle 50s Cocktail Dress with Detachable Bertha Collar

Located in San Diego, CA

Size: US Small Bust: 34 inches Waist: 26 inches Hips: Free Length: 38 inches from top back shoulder seam to hem 1950s cocktail dress, 50s cocktail dress, vintage 1950s dress, red t...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin

Located in San Diego, CA

What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...

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1950s Evening Gowns

1950s Linda Kinoshita Couture Cranberry Tweed Sheath Dress & Jacket Ensemble
1950s Linda Kinoshita Couture Cranberry Tweed Sheath Dress & Jacket Ensemble

1950s Linda Kinoshita Couture Cranberry Tweed Sheath Dress & Jacket Ensemble

Located in Gresham, OR

The 17 Linda Kinoshita listings in our store come from the couturier's personal wardrobe. This listing is a stunning cranberry wool flecked tweed, sleeveless sheath dress with an ...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950s Suzanne Pardo Couture Blue Floral Dress and Jacket Suit
1950s Suzanne Pardo Couture Blue Floral Dress and Jacket Suit

1950s Suzanne Pardo Couture Blue Floral Dress and Jacket Suit

Located in London, GB

This 1950s French Couture Suzanne Pardo dress set is made with a beautiful iridescent silk in a pretty floral print.

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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Sybil Connelly 1950's Couture Periwinkle Grey Pleated Linen Gown and Stole
Sybil Connelly 1950's Couture Periwinkle Grey Pleated Linen Gown and Stole

Sybil Connelly 1950's Couture Periwinkle Grey Pleated Linen Gown and Stole

By Sybil Connolly

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dusty periwinkle gown and stole by 'Dublin's Dior', Sybil Connolly. Connolly's first Haute Couture line in 1957 showcased pieces made from Irish textiles, and in particular, she beca...

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1950s British Day Dresses

1950's Cream Silk Couture Gown and Wrap with Bows Size 0 2
1950's Cream Silk Couture Gown and Wrap with Bows Size 0 2

1950's Cream Silk Couture Gown and Wrap with Bows Size 0 2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown and wrap are composed of an off white, cream hued silk. Features a gathered bodice with pleated full skirt. There is interior boning and zipper closures. The wrap has a gat...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

1950s Mr John Couture Black Crepe Shift Dress and Jacket
1950s Mr John Couture Black Crepe Shift Dress and Jacket

1950s Mr John Couture Black Crepe Shift Dress and Jacket

Located in London, GB

This two-in-one little black dress and jacket is by Mr John, a celebrated American couturier and one of the foremost milliners of the 20th century; his most famous costume designs be...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950s Nina Ricci Couture Brown + Black Medallion Print Silk Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Nina Ricci Couture Brown + Black Medallion Print Silk Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Nina Ricci Couture Brown + Black Medallion Print Silk Vintage 50s Dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful mid-late 50s NINA RICCI Couture brown and black medallion print silk dress ! Feataures symmetrical medallion prints on an iridescent silk. Wrap style with interior button a...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Demi Couture 1950s Neusteters Ivory + Pink Silk French Lace Vintage Peplum Dress
Demi Couture 1950s Neusteters Ivory + Pink Silk French Lace Vintage Peplum Dress

Demi Couture 1950s Neusteters Ivory + Pink Silk French Lace Vintage Peplum Dress

By Neusteters

Located in San Diego, CA

The prettiest, yet sexiest 50s NEUSTETERS Demi Couture French silk lace peplum wiggle dress! The most fantastic fitting dress, with both flattering construction and materials. Featur...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress

Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful late 1950s ivory / off-white lightweight wool beaded bombshell dress ! Features a silk lace slip that peek through at the hem. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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Vintage 1950's Jeannette Couture Paul Gauguin Screenprinted Sun Dress
Vintage 1950's Jeannette Couture Paul Gauguin Screenprinted Sun Dress

Vintage 1950's Jeannette Couture Paul Gauguin Screenprinted Sun Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * beautiful blue Tahitian print cotton * Paul Gauguin's 1897 "Woman with a Mango" screenprinted bodice * bodice lined in cotton * metal back zipper * eyel...

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1950s Casual Dresses

1950's Anonymous couture hand-beaded cocktail dress
1950's Anonymous couture hand-beaded cocktail dress

1950's Anonymous couture hand-beaded cocktail dress

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Great condition, 1950's, anonymous couture, hand-beaded cocktail dress.

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1950's Jean Dessès Haute Couture Bias Button Dress
Rare 1950's Jean Dessès Haute Couture Bias Button Dress

Rare 1950's Jean Dessès Haute Couture Bias Button Dress

By Jean Dessès

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exceptional and rare, circa 1950’s Jean Dessès haute couture bias buttoned evening dress in a black cotton toile.

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Italian Couture Tapestry Print Cotton Dress
1950s Italian Couture Tapestry Print Cotton Dress

1950s Italian Couture Tapestry Print Cotton Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This lovely1950s dress is in cotton pique fabric with a tapestry painted textile. It has back zip closure. Excellent Vintage Condition Label: Unknown Fabric: Cotton Colour: Yello...

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1950s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950's Michael Novarese Couture Blue Green Floral Silk-Brocade Sculpted Dress
1950's Michael Novarese Couture Blue Green Floral Silk-Brocade Sculpted Dress

1950's Michael Novarese Couture Blue Green Floral Silk-Brocade Sculpted Dress

By Michael Novarese

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous late 1950's blue green floral print silk-brocade party dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in mo...

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Traina-Norell Couture Watercolor Iris Floral Print Satin Dress
Vintage 1950's Traina-Norell Couture Watercolor Iris Floral Print Satin Dress

Vintage 1950's Traina-Norell Couture Watercolor Iris Floral Print Satin Dress

By Traina-Norell

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This exquisite Traina-Norell designer dress exemplifies their signature blend of couture-level quality with quintessentially American style— elegant in its simplicity. The gorgeous g...

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Sorelle Fontana Couture Beaded Ivory Silk Tulle Hourglass Bridal Dress
1950's Sorelle Fontana Couture Beaded Ivory Silk Tulle Hourglass Bridal Dress

1950's Sorelle Fontana Couture Beaded Ivory Silk Tulle Hourglass Bridal Dress

By Sorelle Fontana

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sorelle Fontana is Rome's prominent and oldest fashion house and was known as Couturiers to the Stars. The Fontana sisters were the first to feel the need to give Italy a look of its...

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1950s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Mainbocher Couture Navy Silk Party Dress
Mainbocher Couture Navy Silk Party Dress

Mainbocher Couture Navy Silk Party Dress

By Mainbocher

Located in New York City, NY

Striking Mainbocher Couture 1950s navy silk evening dress with velvet flocking detail.

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1950s American Maxi Dress

1950's Fuchsia Pink Satin Beaded Illusion Couture Cocktail Party Dress w/ Shawl
1950's Fuchsia Pink Satin Beaded Illusion Couture Cocktail Party Dress w/ Shawl

1950's Fuchsia Pink Satin Beaded Illusion Couture Cocktail Party Dress w/ Shawl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1950's fuchsia pink party dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern couture.

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1950s Unknown Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Pauline Trigere Couture Black Lace & Ivory Satin Off-Shoulder Party Dress
1950's Pauline Trigere Couture Black Lace & Ivory Satin Off-Shoulder Party Dress

1950's Pauline Trigere Couture Black Lace & Ivory Satin Off-Shoulder Party Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An exceptionally beautiful, museum worthy Pauline Trigère designer dress dating back to the early 1950's. These early examples of her couture work are hard to come by.

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1950s American Wedding Dresses

1950's Claire Schaffel Couture Floral Print Silk Off-Shoulder 'New Look' Dress
1950's Claire Schaffel Couture Floral Print Silk Off-Shoulder 'New Look' Dress

1950's Claire Schaffel Couture Floral Print Silk Off-Shoulder 'New Look' Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1950's Claire Schaffel designer cocktail dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern couture.

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

California Couture 1950s
California Couture 1950s

California Couture 1950s

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California Couture 1950s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Really right on time in its time, this blouse and circle skirt were hand screen printed with an abstract, geometric and futuristic design.The fabric is fresh and feels unwashed and u...

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1950s American Informal Dresses

Vintage 1950's Evelyn Brown Couture Sage Green Silk-Satin Ruched Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950's Evelyn Brown Couture Sage Green Silk-Satin Ruched Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950's Evelyn Brown Couture Sage Green Silk-Satin Ruched Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Such an elegant and timeless 1950's cocktail dress from the Evelyn Brown Washington D.C designer label. Perfect for any upcoming party; you can't help but feel feminine in this beaut...

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Anne Verdi Couture Champagne Sequin Lace & Tulle Bustle Back Bridal Dress
1950's Anne Verdi Couture Champagne Sequin Lace & Tulle Bustle Back Bridal Dress

1950's Anne Verdi Couture Champagne Sequin Lace & Tulle Bustle Back Bridal Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Ethereal 1950's Anne Verdi designer champagne lace hourglass cocktail dress from the Old Hollywood era of glamour! The fabric itself is a masterpiece; high-quality floral motif lace ...

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1950s American Wedding Dresses

1950s TIZZONI Italian Couture Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
1950s TIZZONI Italian Couture Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress

1950s TIZZONI Italian Couture Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This amazing 1950s cocktail dress is in a blue silk taffeta fabric. It has full pleateds circle skirt with crinoline petticoat and boning corset inside. It has back double zip closur...

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1950s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Sherard Blue Floral Couture Cocktail Dress
1950s Sherard Blue Floral Couture Cocktail Dress

1950s Sherard Blue Floral Couture Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible 50s statement by British designer Michael Sherard circa 1950s. Floral motif coupe de velours in black and deep blue. edged in sheer organza and finished with black celloph...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s Italian Couture Green Embroidered Silk Crepe Bombshell Cocktail Dress
1950s Italian Couture Green Embroidered Silk Crepe Bombshell Cocktail Dress

1950s Italian Couture Green Embroidered Silk Crepe Bombshell Cocktail Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This glamorous and sexy 1950s italian tailored cocktail dress is in fabulous green crepe fabric with amazing embroidered glass beadeds details. It has side zip closure and hooks and ...

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1950s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Italian Couture Floral Print Cocktail Suit Pleateds Bolero Suit Dress
1950s Italian Couture Floral Print Cocktail Suit Pleateds Bolero Suit Dress

1950s Italian Couture Floral Print Cocktail Suit Pleateds Bolero Suit Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This adorable 1950s cocktail dress with bolero is in a lovely green soft fabric with floral print. The strapless dress has pleateds skirt and back zip closure. The short jacket boler...

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1950s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Italian Couture Mint Green Embroidered Silk Crepe Bombshell Cocktail Dress
1950s Italian Couture Mint Green Embroidered Silk Crepe Bombshell Cocktail Dress

1950s Italian Couture Mint Green Embroidered Silk Crepe Bombshell Cocktail Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This glamorous and sexy 1950s italian tailored cocktail dress is in fabulous mint green crepe fabric with amazing embroidered glass beadeds details. It has draped back stole detail, ...

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1950s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950's Claire McCardell for Townley Kelly Green Crinkled Viscose Dress
1950's Claire McCardell for Townley Kelly Green Crinkled Viscose Dress

1950's Claire McCardell for Townley Kelly Green Crinkled Viscose Dress

By Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley, Claire McCardell

Located in Houston, TX

Perfection! Clever and comfortable summer dress just waiting to be worn from Claire McCardell! Known as the founder of what is Known as “ The American Look” and one of Mrs. Coutur...

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1950s American Day Dresses

1950s FERCIONI Italian Couture Silk Bombshell Cocktail Bride Dress
1950s FERCIONI Italian Couture Silk Bombshell Cocktail Bride Dress

1950s FERCIONI Italian Couture Silk Bombshell Cocktail Bride Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This glamorous and sexy 1950s italian tailor Giovanni Fercioni cocktail dress is in fabulous cream silk fabric with amazing pleateds details. It has draped bodice and draped frontal...

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1950s Italian Wedding Dresses

Jean Patou Haute Couture Beige Guipure and Tulle Evening Dress, 1950s
Jean Patou Haute Couture Beige Guipure and Tulle Evening Dress, 1950s

Jean Patou Haute Couture Beige Guipure and Tulle Evening Dress, 1950s

By Jean Patou

Located in Paris, FR

JEAN PATOU PARIS Lovely evening dress with large straps and bustier part covered with beige guipure featuring flowers. The long and wide skirt part is composed of several layers of...

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1950s French Evening Dresses

1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress
1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress

1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in London, UK

Truly exceptional and breathtaking demi-couture Adele Simpson hand-beaded silk and velvet cocktail dress with Swarovski crystals. Adele Simpson was America's premier dress designe...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Champagne Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown
1950's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Champagne Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown

1950's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Champagne Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown

By Jacques Griffe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A truly magnificent and highly coveted Jacques Griffe haute couture champagne liquid silk satin hourglass bustier gown dating back to the early 1950's. From 1936 to 1939 Jacques Grif...

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1950s French Wedding Dresses

1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress
1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress

1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress

By Jean Dessès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Done in gorgeous navy blue guipure lace, this strapless Jean Desses cocktail dress features a nipped waist, full skirt, and sweetheart neckline. The waist has a peplum on either side...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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Rare LARRY ALDRICH COUTURE 1950s Silk Taffeta Bow & Button Cocktail Dress

Located in Asheville, NC

Larry Aldrich, 1950's Era Vintage Couture, Silk Taffeta, V Neck Front Wrap Style with Bow, Two Front Pockets, Nine Fabric Back Buttons, Built-in Moderate Crinoline with Hook and Eye ...

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1950s Yma Sumac Couture Old Hollywood Metallic Gold Lamè Hourglass Trained Dress
1950s Yma Sumac Couture Old Hollywood Metallic Gold Lamè Hourglass Trained Dress

1950s Yma Sumac Couture Old Hollywood Metallic Gold Lamè Hourglass Trained Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An important and truly breathtaking one-of-a-kind metallic gold lamè trained couture dress custom-made for icon Yma Sumac. This ultra rare masterpiece dates back to the mid 1950's.

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Pierre Balmain Couture Navy-Blue Lace Illusion Strapless Dress and Jacket
1950s Pierre Balmain Couture Navy-Blue Lace Illusion Strapless Dress and Jacket

1950s Pierre Balmain Couture Navy-Blue Lace Illusion Strapless Dress and Jacket

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking Pierre Balmain Paris cocktail dress set dating back to his 1959 spring-summer collection. Pierre Balmain worked under Robert Pigiuet, Molyneux, and Lucian Lelong, where ...

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Rare CEIL CHAPMAN 1950s Vintage Black Satin COUTURE Cocktail Dress XS/S
Rare CEIL CHAPMAN 1950s Vintage Black Satin COUTURE Cocktail Dress XS/S

Rare CEIL CHAPMAN 1950s Vintage Black Satin COUTURE Cocktail Dress XS/S

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Asheville, NC

Ceil Chapman, 1950's Era, Pleated Front and Back Panels, Front Bow, Open Top Puff Sleeves with Bows on Ends, Round Neck, Bone In Front and Sides, Back Zipper, Hook and Eye Black Clos...

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Important 1950's Emilio Schuberth Italian Couture Under The Sea Motif Satin Gown
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Important 1950's Emilio Schuberth Italian Couture Under The Sea Motif Satin Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An important and absolutely magnificent Emilio Schuberth Italian couture ocean aquatic motif ivory satin gown dating back to 1951. A Met Gala worthy look! This breathtaking dress was...

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1950s Italian Wedding Dresses

1950's Irene Lentz Couture 'Old Hollywood' Teal Green Draped Silk Goddess Gown
1950's Irene Lentz Couture 'Old Hollywood' Teal Green Draped Silk Goddess Gown

1950's Irene Lentz Couture 'Old Hollywood' Teal Green Draped Silk Goddess Gown

By Irene Lentz

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredibly ethereal and ultra rare Irene Lentz custom couture vibrant teal green silk chiffon goddess gown dating back to her 1958 collection. Irene Lentz stunned the world in th...

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Anne Verdi Couture Green & Yellow Silk Winged-Bust Hourglass Trained Gown
1950's Anne Verdi Couture Green & Yellow Silk Winged-Bust Hourglass Trained Gown

1950's Anne Verdi Couture Green & Yellow Silk Winged-Bust Hourglass Trained Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An absolutely gorgeous 1950's olive green and yellow silk satin gown designed by Anne Verdi of New York. The flawless nipped-waist hourglass silhouette with luxurious fabric has the ...

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Rare 1950s Madame Grès Haute Couture Sculpted Black Silk Back-Bow Dress & Jacket
Rare 1950s Madame Grès Haute Couture Sculpted Black Silk Back-Bow Dress & Jacket

Rare 1950s Madame Grès Haute Couture Sculpted Black Silk Back-Bow Dress & Jacket

By Madame Gres

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Absolutely gorgeous and incredibly rare Madame Grès haute couture sculpted black silk dress ensemble dating back to the early 1950's.

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Howard Greer Couture Red Roses Print Silk Strapless High-Low Gown & Shawl
1950's Howard Greer Couture Red Roses Print Silk Strapless High-Low Gown & Shawl

1950's Howard Greer Couture Red Roses Print Silk Strapless High-Low Gown & Shawl

By Howard Greer

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A truly breathtaking and ultra rare Howard Greer custom couture 'Old Hollywood" red rose silk strapless high-low gown with matching over-sized shawl dating back to the early 1950's.

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Late 1950s/Early 1960s JEANNE LANVIN Couture Silk Dress and Coat Ensemble
Late 1950s/Early 1960s JEANNE LANVIN Couture Silk Dress and Coat Ensemble

Late 1950s/Early 1960s JEANNE LANVIN Couture Silk Dress and Coat Ensemble

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in New York, NY

The epitome of Parisian chic, this JEANNE LANVIN ensemble is a piece of fashion history. The purple, green, blue and brown floral print silk comprise both the coat and the dress. The...

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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Givency Couture 1950s Printed Devoré Silk Velvet Gown
Givency Couture 1950s Printed Devoré Silk Velvet Gown

Givency Couture 1950s Printed Devoré Silk Velvet Gown

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown has spectacular architectural details beginning with the plissé detail under the right arm to the dramatic 11 angle of the back shoulder. The draping on the skirt cowls to...

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1950s Jacques GRIFFE HAUTE COUTURE superb lamé evening ensemble
1950s Jacques GRIFFE HAUTE COUTURE superb lamé evening ensemble

1950s Jacques GRIFFE HAUTE COUTURE superb lamé evening ensemble

By Jacques Griffe

Located in Newark, DE

Jacques Griffe, haute couture, circa 1950 Superb evening ensemble from this so talented couturier...! Composed of a sleeveless lamé dress with a deep draped cowl at the back, kn...

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1950s Curiel Couture Pleated Purple Silk Chiffon Strapless Bustier Goddess Gown
1950s Curiel Couture Pleated Purple Silk Chiffon Strapless Bustier Goddess Gown

1950s Curiel Couture Pleated Purple Silk Chiffon Strapless Bustier Goddess Gown

By Gigliola Curiel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Archival 1950s Custom Couture Beaded Jeweled Ivory Silk Hourglass Back-Bow Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous, highly coveted archival 1950's ivory crème silk-faille gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in mo...

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Archival 1950s Lanvin Haute Couture Watercolor Floral Silk Print Full-Skirt Gown

Archival 1950s Lanvin Haute Couture Watercolor Floral Silk Print Full-Skirt Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An exceptionally rare and highly coveted Jeanne Lanvin Castillo haute couture watercolor floral gown dating back to the early 1950's. According to two fashion experts, this designer ...

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll

By Christian Dior

Located in London, UK

A pale yellow late 1950s numbered Christian Dior Haute Couture silk cocktail or day dress, originally made for Margaret, Duchess of Argyll.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1950s Madame Gres licensed Black & Grey Embroidered Dress w/ Bolero Jacket
Rare 1950s Madame Gres licensed Black & Grey Embroidered Dress w/ Bolero Jacket

Rare 1950s Madame Gres licensed Black & Grey Embroidered Dress w/ Bolero Jacket

By Madam Gres

Located in Houston, TX

Intriguing black dress by Madame Gres. Produced by G. Mendes. This dress features a beautiful mesh fabric that is embroidered throughout and a bolero jacket to match with an incre...

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1950s French Day Dresses

1950's Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress
1950's Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress

1950's Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage Pierre Balmain early 1950's couture dress. Black velvet bodice, striped pleated satin ribbon and velvet ribbon on tulle skirt.

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Vintage 1950's Black Satin Couture Dress 1950's Bow Dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1950's Black Satin Couture Dress 1950's Bow Dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1950's Black Satin Couture Dress 1950's Bow Dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly mesmerising 1950's couture dress, rendered in a sumptuous black satin and accented by a decorative central bow, is just the piece to add to your timeless capsule collectio...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950'S Black Satin Pointed Seam Dress UK 8 US 4
1950'S Black Satin Pointed Seam Dress UK 8 US 4

1950'S Black Satin Pointed Seam Dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly mesmerising 1950's couture dress, rendered in a sumptuous black satin and accented by angular pointed seams, is just the piece to add to your timeless capsule collection.

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Couture strapless grey satin floral appliques dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1950's Couture strapless grey satin floral appliques dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1950's Couture strapless grey satin floral appliques dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most exquisite stone coloured satin and embellished with silver glass bugle beads, pearlescent beads, iridescent sequins, and silk velvet, depicting a wild and bloomi...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Worth Couture Ivory And Fawn Lace Net Dress With Petticoat
1950s Worth Couture Ivory And Fawn Lace Net Dress With Petticoat

1950s Worth Couture Ivory And Fawn Lace Net Dress With Petticoat

By House of Worth

Located in London, GB

This enchanting 1950s couture dress in ivory and fawn net lace is by the iconic House of Worth's London branch and unsurprisingly, showcases some truly magnificent construction.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950's SYBIL CONNOLLY haute couture hand pleated olive dress
1950's SYBIL CONNOLLY haute couture hand pleated olive dress

1950's SYBIL CONNOLLY haute couture hand pleated olive dress

By Sybil Connolly

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare haute couture hand pleated linen dress from Sybil Connolly dating to the 1950's.

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1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress
1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress

1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in New Hope, PA

An absolutely luscious watered silk with a wonderful hand is done in black and white and many shades of grey. The construction of this Dior dress is just amazing. The bodice has a le...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Alencon Lace Evening Dress
1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Alencon Lace Evening Dress

1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Alencon Lace Evening Dress

By Balenciaga

Located in New Hope, PA

A spectacularly elegant figure hugging evening gown designed by the Spanish master Balenciaga is created from beautiful black Alencon lace. The dress is fully lined in black silk taf...

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1950s Spanish Evening Dresses

1950's PEDRO RODRIGUEZ silk jersey haute couture dress
1950's PEDRO RODRIGUEZ silk jersey haute couture dress

1950's PEDRO RODRIGUEZ silk jersey haute couture dress

By Pedro Rodriguez

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A very rare 1950’s Pedro Rodriguez haute couture dress, made of fluid black silk jersey.

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1950s Spanish Cocktail Dresses

1950's JEANNE LANVIN CASTILLO metallic floral brocade haute couture dress
1950's JEANNE LANVIN CASTILLO metallic floral brocade haute couture dress

1950's JEANNE LANVIN CASTILLO metallic floral brocade haute couture dress

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare silver metallic brocade haute couture dress with cross tie detail at waist designed by Antonio Castillo for Jeanne Lanvin dating to the 1950's.

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Marie Louise Bruyere Couture Taffeta Cocktail Dress C. 1950's
Marie Louise Bruyere Couture Taffeta Cocktail Dress C. 1950's

Marie Louise Bruyere Couture Taffeta Cocktail Dress C. 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Marie Louise Bruyere, black taffeta, cocktail dress c. 1950's. Dress is fitted at the waist with a full sculpted skirt. Dress is embellished with beaded rose motifs and a curved pan...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

COUTURE c.1950's Fit & Flare Circle Skirt Floral Strapless Day Party Dress
COUTURE c.1950's Fit & Flare Circle Skirt Floral Strapless Day Party Dress

COUTURE c.1950's Fit & Flare Circle Skirt Floral Strapless Day Party Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

COUTURE c.1950's Fit & Flare Circle Skirt Floral Strapless Day Party Dress Brand / Manufacturer: no label couture made one of a kind Circa: 1950's Style: Strapless dress Color(s):...

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1950s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Black Silk Evening Dress
1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Black Silk Evening Dress

1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Black Silk Evening Dress

By Balenciaga

Located in New Hope, PA

Designed by Balenciaga, this black silk organza dress is loosely gathered and pleated for this ballerina length evening dress. Prong set rhinestones and small clusters of bugle bead...

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1970's Sonia Rykiel Wool Tweed Six Pocket Coat and Matching Trousers

1970's Sonia Rykiel Wool Tweed Six Pocket Coat and Matching Trousers

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in New Hope, PA

A soft grey wool tweed is used for this coat and pant ensemble from Sonia Rykiel. The coat has six patch pockets, a functional and decorative element. There are grey buttons and bou...

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1970s French Trouser Pant Suits

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1950s Couture Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1950s couture dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Beige and more options on these pages. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Christian Dior, Juel Park and Pierre Balmain each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1950s Couture Dress?

On average, a 1950s couture dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,595, while they’re typically $354 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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