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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

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 Schiaparelli, Jean Schlumberger for Elsa 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

1950s French Couture Blue Linen Shift Dress with Faux Coral Adornments
1950s French Couture Blue Linen Shift Dress with Faux Coral Adornments

1950s French Couture Blue Linen Shift Dress with Faux Coral Adornments

Located in London, GB

A beautifully made early 1960s French couture shift dress that has sadly lost its labels. Crafted from linen in a blue-denim hue, it is cut to a sleeveless shift-dress silhouette wit...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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

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

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

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

1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress

1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s taupe / light brown silk brocade sleeveless wiggle dress ! The perfect color for anytime of year for ay day or evening event. Flattering tailored ruched bodice with f...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant green, pink, blue and white colors throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn seeds beads thr...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress

HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is heavily embellished with glossy and textured black sequins. Strapless bodice is boned a...

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1950s Ball Gowns

1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress

1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful 50s black silk crepe dramatic neck sequin wiggle dress! Features a shawl like collar drenched with thousands of hand-sewn black sequins. Dipped low back reveals just the ri...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s
Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s

Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s

By Lanvin Paris, Antonio del Castillo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lanvin-Castello Haute Couture dress & coat ensemble in bright coral silk brocade from the 1950s.

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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

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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

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

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

Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Wool Dress, 1950s
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Wool Dress, 1950s

Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Wool Dress, 1950s

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage Pierre Balmain haute couture dress circa early 1950's. Black unlined wool trimmed with finely ribbed silk satin.

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1950s French Court Gowns

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

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

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

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 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 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 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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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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