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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Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s
By Jacques Cassia
Located in Tucson, AZ
His best-known work was a cross between Paco Rabanne and Halston: silk jersey maxi dresses with metal bustiers and revealing cutouts. This dress from the 1950s is an extremely rare ...
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1950s Lebanese Cocktail Dresses
1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Duchesse Satin Princess Coat Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and lovely, the lilac shade of this late 50's - early 60's Jean Desses haute couture coat dress is so refreshing ! Tailored from the most refined duchesse satin (for a close-fi...
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1950s French Opera Coats
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 Sapphire Blue Silk Jersey Couture Hand Pleated Dress With Belt
Located in New York, NY
1950S Sapphire Blue Silk Jersey Couture Hand Pleated Dress With Belt
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1950s Casual Dresses
1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Ivory Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Ruched Strapless Cocktail
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Ivory Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Ruched Strapless Cocktail Dress
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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!
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
1950s Henry A La Pensée Haute Couture Navy Ribbonwork Skirt Suit
Located in London, GB
The business closed in the 1960s and good couture pieces such as this are now rare to market.
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1950s French Skirt Suits
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 !
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Gorgeous 1950s Green Silk Shantung Beaded Crystal Couture Sleeveless Blouse Top
$612Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous 1950s Green Silk Shantung Beaded Crystal Couture Sleeveless Blouse Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s green raw silk shantung couture beaded top!
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1950s Blouses and Tops
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.
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1950s European Evening Dresses and Gowns
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.
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
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.
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1950s German Evening Dresses
1950S Henri Bendel Custom Black Rayon & Silk Tulle Cocktail Dress With Couture
Located in New York, NY
1950S Henri Bendel Custom Black Rayon & Silk Tulle Cocktail Dress With Couture Finishing
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
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
1950s/60s Linda Kinoshita Couture Olive Green Tweed Sheath Dress & Matching Cape
Located in Gresham, OR
The 17 Linda Kinoshita listings in our store come from the couturier's personal wardrobe. Provenance noted. This listing is a beautiful 2-piece ensemble of olive green bouclé tweed ...
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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles
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
1950S JAQUES FATH Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet & Taffeta Strapless Bustier T
Located in New York, NY
1950S JAQUES FATH Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet & Taffeta Strapless Bustier Top
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1950s Bustiers
1950S Black & White Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Lace Sexy Fitted Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
No boning. 1950S Black & White Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Lace Sexy Fitted Cocktail Dress
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
1950S Black & Blue Couture Grade Floral Silk Satin Hand Cut Velvet Coat
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black & Blue Couture Grade Floral Silk Satin Hand Cut Velvet Coat
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1950s Car Coats
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress !
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1950s American Evening Dresses
1950S CARVEN Amber Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Handwoven Floral Ikat Cocktail Dr
By Carven
Located in New York, NY
1950S CARVEN Amber Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Handwoven Floral Ikat Cocktail Dress Covered In Beaded Fringe
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses
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!
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
1950S MAGGY ROUFF Cream & Pink Haute Couture Silk Chantilly Lace Fully Embroide
By Maggy Rouff
Located in New York, NY
Very good condition for the age, some areas of discoloratioin to the lining. 1950S MAGGY ROUFF Cream & Pink Haute Couture Silk Chantilly Lace Fully Embroidered Beaded Cocktail Dress
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses
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
Gorgeous Demi Couture Gold Metallic Cut Out Back Vintage 1950s Wiggle Dress
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
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!
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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!
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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
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!
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Nude Taupe Tan French Lace 50s Dress + Bolero
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1950s demi couture nude French lace dress AND cropped short sleeve bolero jacket!
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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles
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
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s demi couture black silk cut-out cocktail dress!
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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!
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
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 White + Silver Raffia Hand Made Vintage 50s Wiggle Couture Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture white and silver raffia wiggle dress!
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Raffia Cut - Out Vintage 50s Dress
$850Sale Price|22% Off
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.
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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!
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
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
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
$636Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Late 1950s Linda Kinoshita Couture Olive Tweed Plaid Swing Coat w Unusual Back
Located in Gresham, OR
The 17 Linda Kinoshita listings in our store come from the couturier's personal wardrobe. Provenance noted. This listing is a luscious, comfy, cozy olive and forest green wool bouc...
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1950s American Swing Coats
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
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 I.MAGNIN Black Bias Cut Silk & Lace Couture Sewn Slip Dress XL
Located in New York, NY
1950S I.MAGNIN Black Bias Cut Silk & Lace Couture Sewn Slip Dress XL
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1950s Slips
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 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!
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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 !
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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.
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
1950s Demi Couture Shawl Collar Green Purple Flower Print Silk Vintage 50 Dress
$916Sale Price|20% Off
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 !
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
1950s Demi Couture House of Nine Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 50s Rhinestone Dress
$933Sale Price|25% Off
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 !
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Leopard Cheetah Print Silk Fit n' Flare 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1950s demi couture leopard/cheetah print fit and flare silk dress!
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
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
1950s Black + Hot Pink Velvet Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Couture Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s demi couture black velvet and hot pink silk fit n' flare dress !
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Eyelet and Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Pab
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous demi couture 1950s black silk lace and eyelet wiggle cocktail dress designed by, "PAB" !
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses
1950s Werle of Beverly Hills Demi Couture Pink + Fuchsia Silk Chiffon 50s Dress
By WERLE of Beverly Hills
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s vintage WERLE OF BEVERLY HILLS demi couture pink, fuchsia and white watercolor print chiffon silk dress!
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Beautiful 1950s Demi Couture Raspberry Pink 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 50s Crepe Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture raspberry pink crepe dress! Features pom pom balls attached at the cuffs of each sleeve.
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
1950s Sa'Bett of California Demi Couture Gold Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 SA'BETT of CALIFORNIA demi couture gold silk brocade belted sleeveless sheath dress ! Features a luxurious silk brocade fabric that offers just the right amount of glim...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
1950s Demi Couture Gunmetal Silver Grey Silk Taffeta Vintage Dress and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 50s demi couture gunmetal / silver gray silk taffeta dress and handbag ensemble ! Features a beautiful gunmetal color with just the right amount of slight sheen. Flowers pr...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
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1950s Couture For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary piece of 1950s couture you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Brown, Beige and more in stock now. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Juel Park, Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding an item from our selection of 1950s couture for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a 1950s Couture?
On average, a piece of 1950s couture on 1stDibs sells for $1,475, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Clothing for You
Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.
From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement.
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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond.
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