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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  Scaasi Multi Color Floral Silk Gown
1950s  Scaasi Multi Color Floral Silk Gown

1950s Scaasi Multi Color Floral Silk Gown

By Arnold Scaasi Couture, Arnold Scaasi

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950s Arnold Scaasi Floral print silk dress. Rich hue print in marigold, magenta, purple and green. Perfect for any event. XS/ Very Small. Bust: 32 inches/ Waist: 24 inches ** some...

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1950s American Evening 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 Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless Gown
1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless Gown

1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless Gown

Located in New York, NY

In Very good condition for the age however with garments over half a century old like this minor flaws are to be expected. 1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Stra...

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1950s Formal Gowns

1950S FONTANA COUTURE Black & White Silk Dupioni Tiered Skirt Gown With Velvet
1950S FONTANA COUTURE Black & White Silk Dupioni Tiered Skirt Gown With Velvet

1950S FONTANA COUTURE Black & White Silk Dupioni Tiered Skirt Gown With Velvet

Located in New York, NY

in good condition however the bodice shows pin holes where the dress was taken in and then let back out with a new zipper. 1950S FONTANA COUTURE Black & White Silk Dupioni Tiered Ski...

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1950s Italian Evening Dresses

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...

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1950s Evening Gowns

Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s
Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s

Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s

By Madame Gres

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Madame Grès pleated white haute couture gown, circa 1950s — a true museum-worthy piece from the personal archive of Alix Grès, and an exceptionally rare numbered défilé prototype.

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1950s Delphos Gowns

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 Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown

1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...

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1950s Evening Gowns

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

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 MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk

By Irene Scharaff

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...

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1950s American Ball Gowns

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. The ...

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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. The luxurious deep red satin overlay has an unusual butterf...

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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. Strongly reminiscent of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s work during this era, the t...

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1950s French Evening 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

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

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. Beautifully crafted...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Belgian Lancel haute couture embellished waist black wool dress
Vintage 1950s Belgian Lancel haute couture embellished waist black wool dress

Vintage 1950s Belgian Lancel haute couture embellished waist black wool dress

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

This beautiful 1950s Lancel haute couture dress has a beaded waist and is made in a luxurious wool. The dress doesn't have a lining, as it was common to wear a separate lingerie dre...

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1950s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Organza Beaded Trained Gow
1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Organza Beaded Trained Gow

1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Organza Beaded Trained Gow

By Pierre Balmain

Located in New York, NY

The beads are of the high quality hand faceted kind, which sparkle in the evening light, added sparkle as they all fall into a short fringe which shimmers as the wearer moves. 1950S...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Von Fürstenberg Munich 1950s Bow Embellished Red Silk Couture Cocktail Dress
Von Fürstenberg Munich 1950s Bow Embellished Red Silk Couture Cocktail Dress

Von Fürstenberg Munich 1950s Bow Embellished Red Silk Couture Cocktail Dress

Located in Munich, DE

This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New Look" was in full swing at that time and the excessive use of fabric and the full sk...

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1950s German Evening 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. The dress has a high neckline and yoke collar...

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1950s French Wedding Dresses

Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown
Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown

Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown

By ROSE TAFT

Located in San Diego, CA

Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown! Features a full brown silk satin gown, with an attached black silk French lace overlay.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

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. It has a wide boatneck and short sleeves, which feature a black velvet pane...

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1950s British 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 Pierre Balmain Couture Cream Jacquard Two Piece Bridal Set
1950s Pierre Balmain Couture Cream Jacquard Two Piece Bridal Set

1950s Pierre Balmain Couture Cream Jacquard Two Piece Bridal Set

By Pierre Balmain

Located in London, GB

This timeless 1950s New Look style demi couture two piece by Pierre Balmain is in impeccable condition with exceptional line and form. The soft cream jacquard fabric is embossed with...

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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

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

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

Demi Couture Royal Blue Silk Flower Abstract Vintage Dress, 1950s
Demi Couture Royal Blue Silk Flower Abstract Vintage Dress, 1950s

Demi Couture Royal Blue Silk Flower Abstract Vintage Dress, 1950s

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional vintage 1950s demi couture royal blue silk and cut-out velvet fit n' flare (New Look) cocktail dress and crinoline by MISS BROOKS! Words cannot even begin to describe how...

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1950s American 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

Though his work has only recently begun to be appreciated, Lebanese designer Jacques Cassia was a familiar face among the haute monde in the 1960s and 70s. His best-known work was a ...

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1950s Lebanese Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Lipstick Red Demi Couture Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Lipstick Red Demi Couture Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Lipstick Red Demi Couture Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning 1950s vintage lipstick red DEMI COUTURE silk brocade dress! Floral brocade throughout with a wonderful chiffon overlay skirt. Mostly hand sewn. Full metal zipper up the back...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Black Chiffon Handkerchief Waterfall Panel Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Demi Couture Black Chiffon Handkerchief Waterfall Panel Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Demi Couture Black Chiffon Handkerchief Waterfall Panel Vintage 50s Dress

By Jay Herbert

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous and classic 1950s demi couture handkerchief panel chiffon dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice, and skirt has panels that look amazing on and with movement. Hidden ...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Blue Raffia Demi Couture Beautiful Vintage Crochet 50s Wiggle Dress
1950s Blue Raffia Demi Couture Beautiful Vintage Crochet 50s Wiggle Dress

1950s Blue Raffia Demi Couture Beautiful Vintage Crochet 50s Wiggle Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1950s blue raffia demi couture wiggle dress! Features hand crochet work with raffia. Fully lined. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Can easil...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress! Features a tailored gold and black silk flower brocade bodice, with a forgiving black silk chiffo...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous Demi Couture Gold Metallic Cut Out Back Vintage 1950s Wiggle Dress
Gorgeous Demi Couture Gold Metallic Cut Out Back Vintage 1950s Wiggle Dress

Gorgeous Demi Couture Gold Metallic Cut Out Back Vintage 1950s Wiggle Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous 1950s gold metallic silk Avant Garde cut-out back demi couture wiggle dress! Features a form fitting fit. Cut-outs on the back reveals just the right amount of skin. Dramati...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball
1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball

1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball

Located in New York, NY

Very good condition, small area at neckline where there is breakage. 1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball Skirt Cocktail Dress

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress
1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress

1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful late 1950s demi couture avocado green silk brocade cap sleeve dress! Features a floral silk brocade pattern. Lots of attention to detail, with hand-sewn finishings. Full me...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Blums-Vogue Sleeveless Black Silk X Sheath, Couture Quality – M-L, 1950s
Blums-Vogue Sleeveless Black Silk X Sheath, Couture Quality – M-L, 1950s

Blums-Vogue Sleeveless Black Silk X Sheath, Couture Quality – M-L, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Blums-Vogue department store was Chicago society’s go-to department store for Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, Galanos, Oscar de la Renta, Sarmi, and Yves Saint Laurent. Though without labe...

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress
Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress

Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress

By Edward Abbott

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely beautiful vintage late 1950s EDWARD ABBOTT champagne beige silk brocade beaded demi couture wiggle dress! Stunning silhouette that really flatters the body. Luxurious silk...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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

1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Cut - Out Chic Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Cut - Out Chic Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress

1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Cut - Out Chic Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1950s demi couture black silk cut-out cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Low cut back features a large bow that snaps on one side. Full metal zipper u...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Suzy Perette Black Silk Chiffon Nude Illusion Couture Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Suzy Perette Black Silk Chiffon Nude Illusion Couture Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Suzy Perette Black Silk Chiffon Nude Illusion Couture Vintage 50s Dress

By Suzy Perette

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress! Features a black strapless bodice with a sheer chiffon overlay. Three tiers of soft luxu...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Raffia Cut - Out Vintage 50s Dress
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Raffia Cut - Out Vintage 50s Dress

Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Raffia Cut - Out Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Smashing 1950s Demi Couture navy blue raffia dress! Vibrant navy blue raffia with an attached silk lining. Full metal zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closure. Bombshell fit, wit...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Anita Modes Black Demi Couture One Shoulder Rhinestone 50s Wiggle Dress
1950s Anita Modes Black Demi Couture One Shoulder Rhinestone 50s Wiggle Dress

1950s Anita Modes Black Demi Couture One Shoulder Rhinestone 50s Wiggle Dress

By ANITA MODES

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional vintage 1950s ANITA MODES black silk crepe one shoulder cocktail wiggle dress! Form fitting silhouette hugs the body in all the right places. So Marilyn Monroe, Audrey He...

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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

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

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

1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are so many details on this beauty! Tailored bodice with thousands of hand-sewn black se...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s demi couture green botanical floral print silk fit n' flare sleeveless dress ! Features various shade of green throughout. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-a...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1950s Demi Couture Black French Lace Nude Illusion Vintage 50s Silk Dress
Chic 1950s Demi Couture Black French Lace Nude Illusion Vintage 50s Silk Dress

Chic 1950s Demi Couture Black French Lace Nude Illusion Vintage 50s Silk Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1950s black French lace cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace, with a fitted bodice and flattering forgiving skirt. Full metal zipper with hook-and-eye closure. C...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture House of Nine Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 50s Rhinestone Dress
1950s Demi Couture House of Nine Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 50s Rhinestone Dress

1950s Demi Couture House of Nine Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 50s Rhinestone Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s House of Nine demi couture black silk chiffon bombshell halter dress ! Tailored bodice with three strands of rhinestones under the bust that leads into the back. Full...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Shawl Collar Green Purple Flower Print Silk Vintage 50 Dress
1950s Demi Couture Shawl Collar Green Purple Flower Print Silk Vintage 50 Dress

1950s Demi Couture Shawl Collar Green Purple Flower Print Silk Vintage 50 Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s demi couture shawl collar short sleeve silk dress ! Features floral prints in different shades of green, tan and purple Hidden metal zipper up the back. Tailored bodi...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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1950s Couture Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1950s couture gown for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Beige and more options on these pages. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, Juel Park and Pierre Balmain — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 1950s Couture Gown?

Prices for a 1950s couture gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $354 and can go as high as $35,000, while, on average they fetch $1,600.

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.

Questions About 1950s Couture Gown
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

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