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1955 Vintage Dresses

Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955
Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955

Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955

By Jean Patou

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

Meanwhile, Brigitte Bardot garnered attention with a velvet dress paired with a matching coat, specially designed for her by Balmain.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

A Worth Paquin Couture Embroidered Chiffon Dress - England Circa 1955-1960
A Worth Paquin Couture Embroidered Chiffon Dress - England Circa 1955-1960

A Worth Paquin Couture Embroidered Chiffon Dress - England Circa 1955-1960

By Worth

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 France / England Worth cocktail dress in navy blue silk-crepe with horizontal stripes embroidered with iridescent navy glitter and translucent beads, from the last period...

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1960s British 1955 Vintage Dresses

A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955
A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955

A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955

By Nina Ricci

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

A cocktail dress in "Velours au sabre" - France, circa 1955
A cocktail dress in "Velours au sabre" - France, circa 1955

A cocktail dress in "Velours au sabre" - France, circa 1955

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Size: Equivalent to a French size 42

A cocktail dress in "Velours au sabre" - France, circa 1955

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955. France An unlabeled cocktail dress in "Velours au sabre", dating from the 1950s.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Red Sari Dress in Red Room at  MOMA, 1955

Red Sari Dress in Red Room at MOMA, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

The story came out in conjunction with New York's Museum of Modern Art show of Indian Textiles which opened in April of 1955. This dress was featured in the MOMA show in this somewha...

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Red Sari Dress in Red Room at  MOMA, 1955

Red Sari Dress in Red Room at MOMA, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

The story came out in conjunction with New York's Museum of Modern Art show of Indian Textiles which opened in April of 1955. This dress was featured in the MOMA show in this somewha...

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Red Sari Dress in Red Room at  MOMA, 1955

Red Sari Dress in Red Room at MOMA, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

The story came out in conjunction with New York's Museum of Modern Art show of Indian Textiles which opened in April of 1955. This dress was featured in the MOMA show in this somewha...

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Red Sari Dress in Red Room at  MOMA, 1955

Red Sari Dress in Red Room at MOMA, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

The story came out in conjunction with New York's Museum of Modern Art show of Indian Textiles which opened in April of 1955. This dress was featured in the MOMA show in this somewha...

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Givenchy Rust Cape in Courtyard, 1955

Givenchy Rust Cape in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Givenchy Rust Cape, 1955 -- Givenchy dress and cape. Photographed in a Paris courtyard for the September 1955 issue of LIFE magazine.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Givenchy Rust Cape in Courtyard, 1955

Givenchy Rust Cape in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Givenchy Rust Cape, 1955 -- Givenchy dress and cape. Photographed in a Paris courtyard for the September 1955 issue of LIFE magazine.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Givenchy Rust Cape in Courtyard, 1955

Givenchy Rust Cape in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Givenchy Rust Cape, 1955 -- Givenchy dress and cape. Photographed in a Paris courtyard for the September 1955 issue of LIFE magazine.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Dior, Soiree de Lahore Gold, 1955

Dior, Soiree de Lahore Gold, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Photographed for Dior, Soiree de Lahore dress, Autumn-Winter 1955 Haute Couture collection, Y line.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Dior, Soiree de Lahore Gold, 1955

Dior, Soiree de Lahore Gold, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Photographed for Dior, Soiree de Lahore dress, Autumn-Winter 1955 Haute Couture collection, Y line.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Dior, Soiree de Lahore Gold, 1955

Dior, Soiree de Lahore Gold, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Photographed for Dior, Soiree de Lahore dress, Autumn-Winter 1955 Haute Couture collection, Y line.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet in Cour de Rohan, Close Up, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet in Cour de Rohan, Close Up, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Close Up in Chanel Red Velvet, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, was photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet in Cour de Rohan, Close Up, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet in Cour de Rohan, Close Up, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Close Up in Chanel Red Velvet, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, was photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1990s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet in Cour de Rohan, Close Up, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet in Cour de Rohan, Close Up, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Close Up in Chanel Red Velvet, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, was photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet in Cour de Rohan, Close Up, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet in Cour de Rohan, Close Up, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Close Up in Chanel Red Velvet, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, was photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet in Cour de Rohan, Close Up, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet in Cour de Rohan, Close Up, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Close Up in Chanel Red Velvet, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, was photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

'Nice Pool'   Slim Aarons Estate Edition
'Nice Pool'   Slim Aarons Estate Edition

'Nice Pool' Slim Aarons Estate Edition

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Winston Guest, 1920 - 2003) and her son Alexander Michael Douglas Dudley Guest in front of their Grecian temple pool on the ocean-front estate, Villa Artemis, Palm Beach, 1955. The ...

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren -  Oversize Archival Pigment Print

Sophia Loren - Oversize Archival Pigment Print

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous image of the Italian actress icon and sex symbol Sophia Loren portrayed standing on a terrace on the Canal Grande, wearing a white embroidered dress, Venice, 1955. (Phot...

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1960s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

'Nice Pool' Palm Beach (SLIM AARONS Estate Edition)
'Nice Pool' Palm Beach (SLIM AARONS Estate Edition)

'Nice Pool' Palm Beach (SLIM AARONS Estate Edition)

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Winston Guest, 1920 - 2003) and her son Alexander Michael Douglas Dudley Guest in front of their Grecian temple pool on the ocean-front estate, Villa Artemis, Palm Beach, 1955. The ...

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Archival Pigment

1980s Vintage Jacqueline de Ribes Black Velvet Bolero Jacket
1980s Vintage Jacqueline de Ribes Black Velvet Bolero Jacket

1980s Vintage Jacqueline de Ribes Black Velvet Bolero Jacket

By Jacqueline de Ribes

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

In the '70s she began modifying these gowns to create elaborate costumes for fancy-dress balls. In 1955 she employed Oleg Cassini to make her custom gowns based on muslin patterns de...

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1980s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Sophia Loren -  Oversize Archival Pigment Print

Sophia Loren - Oversize Archival Pigment Print

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous image of the Italian actress icon and sex symbol Sophia Loren portrayed standing on a terrace on the Canal Grande, wearing a white embroidered dress, Venice, 1955. (Phot...

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1960s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren -  Oversize Silver Gelatin Print

Sophia Loren - Oversize Silver Gelatin Print

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous image of the Italian actress icon and sex symbol Sophia Loren portrayed standing on a terrace on the Canal Grande, wearing a white embroidered dress, Venice, 1955. (Phot...

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1960s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Silver Gelatin

Sophia Loren - 20th century black and white photography

Sophia Loren - 20th century black and white photography

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous image of the Italian actress icon and sex symbol Sophia Loren portrayed standing on a terrace on the Canal Grande, wearing a white embroidered dress, Venice, 1955. (Phot...

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1960s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Silver Gelatin

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Bruyere Haute couture black silk dress, circa 1955
Bruyere Haute couture black silk dress, circa 1955

Bruyere Haute couture black silk dress, circa 1955

Located in London, GB

A spectacular piece of haute couture by the Parisian couturier Bruyere, this gown is strikingly modern and darkly glamourous, perfect for a Black Tie or Red Carpet event. Crafted in ...

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress, Circa 1955
Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress, Circa 1955

Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress, Circa 1955

By Pierre Balmain

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous piece of couture, this black velvet dress is a fantastic choice for a special occasion. The dress features exquisite ribbon work, which runs in bands around the skirt, wit...

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Pierre Balmain haute couture black & pink dress, circa 1955
Pierre Balmain haute couture black & pink dress, circa 1955

Pierre Balmain haute couture black & pink dress, circa 1955

By Pierre Balmain

Located in London, GB

A real showstopper, this strapless dress haute couture dress by Pierre Balmain is perfect for red carpet events and special occasions. Featuring a form-fitting black tulle bustier, a...

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Archival Black Sheer Silk Petal Dress
1955 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Archival Black Sheer Silk Petal Dress

1955 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Archival Black Sheer Silk Petal Dress

By Jean Dessès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A truly breathtaking and incredibly timeless Jean Dessès black silk-chiffon 'petal' dress dating back to his documented 1955 fall-winter collection.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

FINAL SALE Pierre Balmain Attributed Haute Couture Ball Gown, Circa 1955
FINAL SALE Pierre Balmain Attributed Haute Couture Ball Gown, Circa 1955

FINAL SALE Pierre Balmain Attributed Haute Couture Ball Gown, Circa 1955

By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This beautiful ball gown is a couture masterpiece. The gown has a seven layer skirt: a blue underlayer, 5 layers of tulle and a layer of embroidered tulle. The tulle covered silk co...

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

1950's Cobalt Blue/Turquoise Floral Printed Cocktail Dress
1950's Cobalt Blue/Turquoise Floral Printed Cocktail Dress

1950's Cobalt Blue/Turquoise Floral Printed Cocktail Dress

Located in Oradell, NJ

Klever Klad of Toronto had been in business from 1941-1955. This stunning dress has a fitted sleeveless bodice, draped neckline,and full skirt with an acetate and tulle lining.

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1950s Canadian 1955 Vintage Dresses

Carmelo Pomodoro Black Mat Sequin Dress
Carmelo Pomodoro Black Mat Sequin Dress

Carmelo Pomodoro Black Mat Sequin Dress

Located in Antwerp, BE

Carmelo Pomodoro (American, 1955–1992) designed this dress for a collection produced for Henri Bendel in 1991.

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Late 20th Century American 1955 Vintage Dresses

A Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture Evening Navy Dress Numbered 42506 Circa 1955
A Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture Evening Navy Dress Numbered 42506 Circa 1955

A Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture Evening Navy Dress Numbered 42506 Circa 1955

By Chanel

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955/1960 France Stunning evening Navy or pinafore dress by Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture which probably dates from the first years of the reopening of the famous Maison aft...

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

A Chiné Taffeta Silk cocktail Dress French Circa 1955/1960
A Chiné Taffeta Silk cocktail Dress French Circa 1955/1960

A Chiné Taffeta Silk cocktail Dress French Circa 1955/1960

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955/1960 France Beautiful cocktail dress in fuschia printed chiné taffeta of bouquets of wine-colored flowers and dating from the years 1955/1960.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955
A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955

A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955

By Nina Ricci

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Crepe Long dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Spring Summer 1955
Crepe Long dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Spring Summer 1955

Crepe Long dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Spring Summer 1955

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Spring Summer 1955 Paris Crepe evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) from the Spring Summer 1955 collection.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Leopard printed silk Evening Dress by Jacques Fath Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960
Leopard printed silk Evening Dress by Jacques Fath Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960

Leopard printed silk Evening Dress by Jacques Fath Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960

By Jacques Fath

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955-1960 France Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Leopard printed silk Evening Dress by Jacques Fath Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960
Leopard printed silk Evening Dress by Jacques Fath Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960

Leopard printed silk Evening Dress by Jacques Fath Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960

By Jacques Fath

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955-1960 France Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955

A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955

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Size: Equivalent french size 40

A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?)

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

A Louis Féraud Haute Couture  French Lace Ballgown - Circa 1950/1955
A Louis Féraud Haute Couture  French Lace Ballgown - Circa 1950/1955

A Louis Féraud Haute Couture French Lace Ballgown - Circa 1950/1955

By Louis Feraud

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1950 France A Louis Féraud Haute Couture dress in Calais lace with large bouquets of navy blue flowers dating from the early 50s. Dress with flared corolle skirt from the wais...

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Pleated silk satin ivory evening gown   Attributed to Christian Dior 1955
Pleated silk satin ivory evening gown   Attributed to Christian Dior 1955

Pleated silk satin ivory evening gown Attributed to Christian Dior 1955

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk satin ivory evening gown pleated on the front and stole. The dress's name is " Soirée à la Cour" .Organza lining. Hand-made finishing. Tulle boned bustier inside with underwired...

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

A Jean Allen Evening Taffeta and Velvet Gown - London Circa 1955/1960
A Jean Allen Evening Taffeta and Velvet Gown - London Circa 1955/1960

A Jean Allen Evening Taffeta and Velvet Gown - London Circa 1955/1960

By Jean Allen

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955/1960 London England Evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean Allen designer House in London from the late 1950s.

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1950s English 1955 Vintage Dresses

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957
A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Couture

Located in Toulon, FR

Sheath dress with large plunging neckline with bare back, accented with a drape, pleated satin on the chest.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1962
Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1962

Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1962

By Balenciaga

Located in Toulon, FR

His most innovative creations included the balloon jacket (1953), the tunic dress (1955), the sack dress (1957) and the Baby Doll dress (1958).

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1960s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Printed tulle dress by Nina Ricci Couture by Brossin de Méré - Paris Circa 1956
Printed tulle dress by Nina Ricci Couture by Brossin de Méré - Paris Circa 1956

Printed tulle dress by Nina Ricci Couture by Brossin de Méré - Paris Circa 1956

By Nina Ricci

Located in Toulon, FR

 Circa 1956 France A summer evening dress by Nina Ricci Haute Couture under the direction of Madame Brossin de Méré dating from 1955-1957.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Ruby Gold Hand Motif Dress Clip
1955 Ruby Gold Hand Motif Dress Clip

1955 Ruby Gold Hand Motif Dress Clip

Located in Aspen, CO

At an earlier time, (1960) in our history the skills of surgeons were romantically summarized as: the eye of an eagle, the heart of a lion, and the hand of a woman. This very rea...

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20th Century American 1955 Vintage Dresses

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14k Gold

Vintage 1955 Longines 14K Yellow Gold Rectangular Dress Watch
Vintage 1955 Longines 14K Yellow Gold Rectangular Dress Watch

Vintage 1955 Longines 14K Yellow Gold Rectangular Dress Watch

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

A refined 1955 Longines dress watch featuring a 25.5 x 28.5mm rectangular 14K yellow gold case crafted by L&K.

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Mid-20th Century 1955 Vintage Dresses

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14k Gold

Josef Steiner (1899-1977), Woman in blue Dress, around 1955, Wax Crayon and Ink
Josef Steiner (1899-1977), Woman in blue Dress, around 1955, Wax Crayon and Ink

Josef Steiner (1899-1977), Woman in blue Dress, around 1955, Wax Crayon and Ink

By Josef Steiner

Located in Greding, DE

Ink and wax crayon on cardboard. In the studio frame. Josef Steiner (1899 Munich - 1977 ibid.) lived through a Germany in all its facets as an artist. As a young talented student of...

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1950s Abstract 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Wax Crayon, Ink

Dress Shirt, 1997
Dress Shirt, 1997

Tom SlaughterDress Shirt, 1997, 1997

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H 19 in W 17 in D 0.75 in

Dress Shirt, 1997

By Tom Slaughter

Located in Astoria, NY

Tom Slaughter (American, 1955-2014), Dress Shirt, Gouache on Paper, 1997, signed and dated "T.

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1990s Pop Art 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Paper, Gouache

Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6564 Automatic, c.1950s Swiss Vintage RA139
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6564 Automatic, c.1950s Swiss Vintage RA139

Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6564 Automatic, c.1950s Swiss Vintage RA139

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare classic, Men's Rolex ref.6564 Oyster Perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1955. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker.

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1950s Swiss 1955 Vintage Dresses

A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955
A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955

A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955

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Size: Equivalent Size in French 36

A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 France Elegant evening or cocktail dress in organza, unidentified Haute Couture from the 1950s.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Christian Dior Ball Gown in black tulle & satin appliqué N° 363404 Circa 1955
Christian Dior Ball Gown in black tulle & satin appliqué N° 363404 Circa 1955

Christian Dior Ball Gown in black tulle & satin appliqué N° 363404 Circa 1955

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 France Evening dress in black satin bias appliqué on black tulle signed Christian Dior Boutique numbered 363404 Circa 1955.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

A Cristobal Balenciaga Couture Sac Dress in Plaid Taffeta n°55418 Circa 1958
A Cristobal Balenciaga Couture Sac Dress in Plaid Taffeta n°55418 Circa 1958

A Cristobal Balenciaga Couture Sac Dress in Plaid Taffeta n°55418 Circa 1958

By Balenciaga

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955/1960 France Historic dress from the Sac or Baby Doll line by Cristobal Balenciaga, Spanish master of Haute Couture numbered 55418 and dating from the years 1955-1960.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

A Satin Embroidered Ball Gown by Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark Circa 1955
A Satin Embroidered Ball Gown by Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark Circa 1955

A Satin Embroidered Ball Gown by Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark Circa 1955

By Karen Stark, Harvey Berin

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 - 1960 United States of America Beautiful American ball gown in powder pink satin embroidered with sequins and rhinestones, by Harvey Berin, designed by Karen Stark dati...

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1950s American 1955 Vintage Dresses

A Cristobal Balenciaga Damask Chiffon Couture Evening Dress Circa 1960
A Cristobal Balenciaga Damask Chiffon Couture Evening Dress Circa 1960

A Cristobal Balenciaga Damask Chiffon Couture Evening Dress Circa 1960

By Balenciaga

Located in Toulon, FR

Next are the balloon jacket (1953), the tunic dress (1955), the sac dress (1957), the Baby doll dress (1958), counting among its most innovative creations.

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1960s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Red Sari Dress in Red Room at  MOMA, 1955

Red Sari Dress in Red Room at MOMA, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

The story came out in conjunction with New York's Museum of Modern Art show of Indian Textiles which opened in April of 1955. This dress was featured in the MOMA show in this somewha...

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Givenchy Rust Cape in Courtyard, 1955

Givenchy Rust Cape in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Givenchy Rust Cape, 1955 -- Givenchy dress and cape. Photographed in a Paris courtyard for the September 1955 issue of LIFE magazine.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

Givenchy Rust Cape in Courtyard, 1955

Givenchy Rust Cape in Courtyard, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Givenchy Rust Cape, 1955 -- Givenchy dress and cape. Photographed in a Paris courtyard for the September 1955 issue of LIFE magazine.

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1950s Modern 1955 Vintage Dresses

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Giclée

1955 Dior Couture Tweed Dress & Jacket
1955 Dior Couture Tweed Dress & Jacket

1955 Dior Couture Tweed Dress & Jacket

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gray tweed 1960s tailored dress with jacket. This garment was used in the Madonna "Blame it on Rio" shoot in W magazine MARCH 2009. V neck with circular pattern around bodice and fol...

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Rare 1955 Christian Dior NY Silk Dress
Rare 1955 Christian Dior NY Silk Dress

Rare 1955 Christian Dior NY Silk Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

We were very pleased to have come across documentation of the Haute Couture piece that this demi-couture, made for the US market out of the London atelier was inspired from. You can ...

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1950s 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Charcoal-Gray Wool Sheath Dress
1955 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Charcoal-Gray Wool Sheath Dress

1955 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Charcoal-Gray Wool Sheath Dress

By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking museum-quality Christian Dior Haute Couture "Y" Line Claro sheath dress dating back to his Fall-Winter 1955 collection.

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

Vintage 1955 Sorelle Fontana Couture Brown Wool Sculpted Buckle Wiggle Dress
Vintage 1955 Sorelle Fontana Couture Brown Wool Sculpted Buckle Wiggle Dress

Vintage 1955 Sorelle Fontana Couture Brown Wool Sculpted Buckle Wiggle 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 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Norman Norell Couture Documented Iridescent Sequin Chantilly-Lace Dress
1955 Norman Norell Couture Documented Iridescent Sequin Chantilly-Lace Dress

1955 Norman Norell Couture Documented Iridescent Sequin Chantilly-Lace Dress

By Norman Norell

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This iconic 1955 Norman Norell couture dress exemplifies his signature blend of couture level quality with quintessentially American style; elegant in its simplicity.

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1950s American 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Hattie Carnegie Ivory & Black Flocked Floral Satin Strapless Party Dress
1955 Hattie Carnegie Ivory & Black Flocked Floral Satin Strapless Party Dress

1955 Hattie Carnegie Ivory & Black Flocked Floral Satin Strapless Party Dress

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture satin party dress dating back to her 1955 collection. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion.

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1950s American 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Maxwell Shieff Couture Novelty Warrior-Print Lamé Strapless Dress & Bolero
1955 Maxwell Shieff Couture Novelty Warrior-Print Lamé Strapless Dress & Bolero

1955 Maxwell Shieff Couture Novelty Warrior-Print Lamé Strapless Dress & Bolero

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking Maxwell Shieff of Beverly Hills Couture cocktail dress ensemble dating back to the mid 1950's. Maxwell Shieff was a Hollywood dress designer who counted among his client...

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1950s American 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Digby Morton Couture Black & Blue Floral Lace Illusion Pleated Party Dress
1955 Digby Morton Couture Black & Blue Floral Lace Illusion Pleated Party Dress

1955 Digby Morton Couture Black & Blue Floral Lace Illusion Pleated Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1955 Digby Morton Couture custom-made dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern Haute Couture.

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1950s English 1955 Vintage Dresses

Vintage 1955 Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Brown Sheer Illusion Chantilly Lace Dress
Vintage 1955 Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Brown Sheer Illusion Chantilly Lace Dress

Vintage 1955 Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Brown Sheer Illusion Chantilly Lace Dress

By Maggy Rouff

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful chocolate brown chantilly-lace cocktail by the famous House of Maggy Rouff dating back to the mid 1950's. Harmony and simplicity were cornerstones of Maggy Rouff's belief i...

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Irene Lentz Couture Marigold and Black Graphic Print Silk Cocktail Dress
1955 Irene Lentz Couture Marigold and Black Graphic Print Silk Cocktail Dress

1955 Irene Lentz Couture Marigold and Black Graphic Print Silk Cocktail Dress

By Irene Lentz

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This breathtaking marigold-yellow and black graphic print cocktail, dating back to the mid 1950's, is a perfect example of Irene Lentz's genuis. Her pattern is so strikingly modern, ...

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1950s American 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Chanel Haute-Couture Black Satin Wide Cuff Full-Length Princess Dress Coat
1955 Chanel Haute-Couture Black Satin Wide Cuff Full-Length Princess Dress Coat

1955 Chanel Haute-Couture Black Satin Wide Cuff Full-Length Princess Dress Coat

By Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chanel is known to be one of the most luxurious and decadent fashion houses in the world. This breathtaking black silk-satin princess dress coat from her 1954-55 collection is a perf...

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Bill Blass for Anna Miller Red Satin Sculpted Bow Plunge Full-Skirt Dress
1955 Bill Blass for Anna Miller Red Satin Sculpted Bow Plunge Full-Skirt Dress

1955 Bill Blass for Anna Miller Red Satin Sculpted Bow Plunge Full-Skirt Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Exquisite Bill Blass for Anna Miller Couture duchess satin holiday party dress dating back to 1955. With the gorgeous ruby-red color and flawless New Look silhouette, this garment ha...

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1950s American 1955 Vintage Dresses

c1955 Christian Dior Original Demi-Couture Fitted Dress
c1955 Christian Dior Original Demi-Couture Fitted Dress

c1955 Christian Dior Original Demi-Couture Fitted Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

Sleeves: 22" Shoulders: no defined seam Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: to 20" flat across from side...

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1950s 1955 Vintage Dresses

EISA by Cristobal Balenciaga Red Ball Gown with Jacket, 1955
EISA by Cristobal Balenciaga Red Ball Gown with Jacket, 1955

EISA by Cristobal Balenciaga Red Ball Gown with Jacket, 1955

By Eisa, Balenciaga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a ball gown and jacket by Cristobal Balenciaga from 1955. It was designed for his Spanish label EISA, a pseudonym that was derived from his mother's maiden name. Please inq...

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1950s 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Nina Ricci Paris Haute-Couture White Rhinestone Lace Silk Mermaid Gown
1955 Nina Ricci Paris Haute-Couture White Rhinestone Lace Silk Mermaid Gown

1955 Nina Ricci Paris Haute-Couture White Rhinestone Lace Silk Mermaid Gown

By Nina Ricci

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous Nina Ricci custom gown dating back to their 1955 couture collection. The French fashion house Nina Ricci, known for its feminine, ladylike clothing, has long been the go-to ...

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1950s French 1955 Vintage Dresses

1955 Maggy Rouff Haute-Couture Metallic Gold & Purple Silk Satin Trained Gown
1955 Maggy Rouff Haute-Couture Metallic Gold & Purple Silk Satin Trained Gown

1955 Maggy Rouff Haute-Couture Metallic Gold & Purple Silk Satin Trained Gown

By Maggy Rouff

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking 1950's metallic-gold Indian silk and royal-purple satin gown by the famous House of Maggy Rouff. Harmony and simplicity were cornerstones of Maggy Rouff's belief in eleg...

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1955 Vintage Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of 1955 vintage dresses available for sale. Finding the ideal Modern or Abstract examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the 1955 vintage dresses on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, red, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Mark Shaw, Slim Aarons and Josef Steiner are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in digital print, giclée print and inkjet print.

How Much are 1955 Vintage Dresses?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — 1955 vintage dresses in our inventory begin at $515 and can go as high as $26,326, while the average can fetch as much as $2,795.