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1950s Helen Rose

1950'S HELEN ROSE Black & White Silk Chiffon Elizabeth Taylor Style Full Skirt
1950'S HELEN ROSE Black & White Silk Chiffon Elizabeth Taylor Style Full Skirt

1950'S HELEN ROSE Black & White Silk Chiffon Elizabeth Taylor Style Full Skirt

By Helen Rose

Located in New York, NY

Elizabeth Taylor wore a version of this Helen Rose dress in all white famously in the film "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" 1950'S HELEN ROSE Black & White Silk Chiffon Elizabeth Taylor Style...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Helen Rose Black Dress
1950s Helen Rose Black Dress

1950s Helen Rose Black Dress

By Helen Rose

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautifully constructed, this simple silk Helen Rose from the 1950's is the most classic LBD.

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1950s American Day Dresses

1950s Helen Rose Grey Wool Asymmetrical Buttons Vintage 50s Gray Jacket Coat
1950s Helen Rose Grey Wool Asymmetrical Buttons Vintage 50s Gray Jacket Coat

1950s Helen Rose Grey Wool Asymmetrical Buttons Vintage 50s Gray Jacket Coat

By Helen Rose

Located in San Diego, CA

The perfect jacket ! This 1950s mid century HELEN ROSE jacket has it all--style, practicality, warmth, etc. !

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1950s American Single-Breasted Jackets

Helen Rose Rare 1950s Black Silk Chiffon Babydoll Gown, Cap Sleeves, Size 2-4
Helen Rose Rare 1950s Black Silk Chiffon Babydoll Gown, Cap Sleeves, Size 2-4

Helen Rose Rare 1950s Black Silk Chiffon Babydoll Gown, Cap Sleeves, Size 2-4

By Helen Rose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a gorgeous vintage long black chiffon gown by Helen Rose, from the 1950's. The gown has short cap sleeves, empire waist, a zipper up the back, and a flowing skirt.

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1950s Evening Gowns

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1950s Helen Rose Navy Charmeuse Tailored Day Dress
1950s Helen Rose Navy Charmeuse Tailored Day Dress

1950s Helen Rose Navy Charmeuse Tailored Day Dress

By Helen Rose

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeously simple and stunningly tailored 1950s Helen Rose navy blue silk charmeuse day dress: subdued detailing with inset panels, ballet neckline and center front box pleat.

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1950s Helen Rose (Designer of Princess Grace's Wedding Dress) Tea Dress
1950s Helen Rose (Designer of Princess Grace's Wedding Dress) Tea Dress

1950s Helen Rose (Designer of Princess Grace's Wedding Dress) Tea Dress

By Helen Rose

Located in Port Hope, ON

This elegant dress was designed by Helen Rose, who was the MGM costume designer from the mid 40s to the 60s. She designed costumes for the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Powell and ...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Helen Rose Tiered Lace Gown
1950s Helen Rose Tiered Lace Gown

1950s Helen Rose Tiered Lace Gown

By Helen Rose

Located in Rockwood, ON

Gorgeous and classic tiered lace dress from Helen Rose, who designed her own label and worked as a costume designer for MGM. One of her biggest fans and biggest star that often appea...

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1950s Clothing

1950s Chantilly Lace Helen Rose Dress
1950s Chantilly Lace Helen Rose Dress

1950s Chantilly Lace Helen Rose Dress

By Helen Rose

Located in Rockwood, ON

Gorgeous classic almost weightless cocktail dress from Helen Rose who designed her own label and worked as a costume designer for MGM. One of her biggest fans and biggest star that o...

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1950s Clothing

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1950s Helen Rose For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1950s helen rose you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Brown and more. Finding the perfect 1950s helen rose may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Helen Rose and BONWIT TELLER each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a 1950s Helen Rose?

The price for a 1950s helen rose starts at $100 and tops out at $6,000, and on average, selling for $895.

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