50s Retro Cocktail Party
50s White Chiffon and Satin Party Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s White Chiffon and Satin Party Dress. Fully lined. Metal back zip. Some discoloration on lining
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1950s 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Pauline Trigere Cocktail Dress Black Silk Draped Shawl Collar Vintage LBD 50s
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
wearer's left arm. Perfect for your upcoming parties and events, it's a great example of Pauline Trigere's
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1950s American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
1980s Jenny Packham Velvet and Silk Taffeta Dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in London, GB
and silk cocktail dress is perfect for the upcoming party season. The bodice is made up of a lovely
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1980s British 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Iconic 50s Ice Bucket by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel - Vintage Italian Charm
By Rinnovel, Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the retro charm of the Fifties with this iconic Ettore Sottsass‘ 50s Ice Bucket produced
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Retro Cocktail Party
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Aluminum
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Frank Olive for I. Magnin Hat Calot Juliette Black Velour Vintage Cocktail Hat
By Frank Olive
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
and elevate your style! A classic accessory that's perfect for the upcoming holiday and party season
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1960s British 50s Retro Cocktail Party
1950s 2ct diamond spray earrings
Located in Malmö, SE
. Suddenly there was an increase in social events and cocktail parties, where women showcased their finest
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1950s European Modern 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Beauty Queen 1955
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
, enjoying cocktails with friends on the terrace.
(Photo by Slim Aarons)
silver gelatin print
paper size
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1950s Modern 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
'Beauty Queen' 1955- Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
black and white 1950s 50s fashion style retro vintage glamour cafe dining crowd busy party fun high
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1950s Modern 50s Retro Cocktail Party
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Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque 50s Retro Cocktail Party
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Diamond, Platinum
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By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
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Christian Dior By John Galliano Bead-Embellished Cocktail Dress, FW 2004
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
From the 2004 Fall-Winter collection, this John Galliano for Christian Dior cocktail dress is cut from refined light pink silk-satin that delicately skims the figure. Reminiscent of ...
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Early 2000s French 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare 2 piece black wool dress and jacket set from the early collections of Christian Dior designed by the master himself. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neckline, a seam belo...
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1960s French 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld pink nylon spandex halter mini dress, c 2004
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Chanel baby pink nylon spandex mini dress
▪ Designed by Karl Lagerfeld
▪ Halter neck can be styled in two ways
▪ Lemon, pink, and white striped trim around the bust
▪ Metal 'CC...
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Early 2000s French 50s Retro Cocktail Party
1910s Edwardian Lace Beaded Vintage Dress Starburst Design Mini Train
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely incredible Edwardian dress with silver sequins and beads covering the black lace outer layer and creating a firework starburst design on the front. The waist is...
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Early 20th Century American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Chanel Dress and Bolero - Karl Lagerfeld Spring Summer 2013 Collection
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 2013 Collection
France
Dress and bolero set in wide white fishnet from the ready-to-wear 2013 collection of the designer House Chanel - Karl Lagerfeld. Retro bolero wi...
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1950s Red Light Wool Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s red lightweight wool dress with full skirt, black bordered in-set side pockets, to match the black boarders on the three-fourths Dolman sleeves, and narrow black belt. The bodi...
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1950s 50s Retro Cocktail Party
1970s Sky Blue Full-Length Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s sky blue full length cotton day dress with an ecru lace bodice and elongated cuffs. Each cuff has a long zip closure that allows for the bishop sleeves to have a full effect. T...
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1970s 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Vintage David Butler Evening Gown with Organza Frill
Located in London, GB
A vintage David Butler evening gown , in black crepe with a double layer organza frill. The dress has a v neckline front and back and the frill sits off the shoulder. The dress is...
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1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
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1950s Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Handmade cotton floral printed day dress featuring tones of aqua, purples and greens on a white field. The torso is fitted to a very full pleated skirt starting at the waist. T...
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1950s 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Halston Goddess Dress Circa 1970’s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Circa 1970s
Burgundy
Draped sleeves
Slip-on
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Christian Dior Green Velvet Sleevesless Bodysuit
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Christian Dior green velvet sleeveless bodysuit.
- Lace and silk bottom part with three button closure.
- Size 40.
- 74% Viscose, 26% Silk. Double Lining: 100% Silk.
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1990s French 50s Retro Cocktail Party
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By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Amsterdam, EMEA - Benelux
free of the dogma's of the early 50’s.
With their designs, famous interior designers such as Miroslav
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50's-era Diamond and Gold Rope-Design Bracelet
Located in Southampton, NY
rope. Each individual section is edged with diamonds, imparting glittery cocktail party drama.
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50s Silk Floral Print Party Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A great little 50s silk party dress with floral print in shades of brown. Off the shoulder bodice
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1950s American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
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By Suzy Perette
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 50s Suzy Perette designed party dress with fitted bodice and "bandeau" style shoulder
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50s Emma Domb Floral Applique Party Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A great, 1950s Emma Domb black tulle party dress, fully lined, with spaghetti straps and full skirt
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1950s American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
50s Bubble Peplum Floral Print Party Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s rose print sheath dress in acetate with notched neckline and a graceful bubble peplum that is longer and fuller in the back.
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50s Silk Flocked Brocade Samuel Winston Party Dress
By Samuel Winston
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s party dress in black silk velvet flocked jacquard by Roxanne for Samuel Winston
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Stunning 50s Silk Chiffon Party Dress in Shades of Chartreuse
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 50s silk chiffon party dress by Nanty in three shades of olive and chartreuse! Criss
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50s Dropped Waist Pink Lace Floral Party Dress w/ Underpinnings
Located in Gresham, OR
A flirty late 50s party dress in pink and white floral sheer lace with a dropped waist, gathered
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1950s American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
50s Saks Fifth Avenue Keyhole Illusion Net Floral Party Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 50s silk taffeta and organza party dress with open key-hole back, organza over-skirt
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1950s American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
50s Paul Whitney Silk Floral Party Dress w/ Applique Work
By Paul Whitney
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful and unusual Paul Whitney 50s party dress in floral print silk: sleeveless with fitted
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1950s American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
50s Arnold Scaasi Silk Lace Party Dress w/ Full Skirt
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 50s Arnold Scaasi black silk lace cocktail dress: zips up the back with a simple fitted
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1950s American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
1950s 50s Vintage Floral Print Full Circle Sweep Party Dress with Rhinestones
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant floral printed textured cotton vintage dress from the 1950s. This dress features a rhinestone embellished bodice, full circle sweep and matching patent belt.
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50s Watered Silk Floral Party Dress with Obi-Inspired Bow
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic charming little 50s cocktail dress made from "watered" silk floral print which has a
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Vintage 1950s 50s Rose Lace and Pleated Silk Party Dress with a Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous rose lace party dress with a full sweep and tiered pleated detail around the neckline and
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1950's Irene Lentz Grey Chantilly-Lace Illusion Scalloped Cocktail Party Dress
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950's Pauline Trigere Black Illusion Lace & Wool Crepe Cocktail Party Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950's Peggy Hunt Nude & Ivory Lace Sheer-Illusion Peplum Cocktail Party Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's cocktail dress by the famous American designer Peggy Hunt
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1950's Suzy Perette Black Silk Ribbon-Weave Halter Full Cocktail Party Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning "Suzy Perette" silk-taffeta sculpted party dress in a not-so-basic black color! Suzy
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1950's Ruby-Red Silk Chiffon Ruched Asymmetric Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's party dress fashioned from fully-lined flowing silk-chiffon. This garment is so
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1950s 50s Retro Cocktail Party
1950's Ceil Chapman Steel-Blue Silk Scalloped Full Party Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a romantic and dramatic tea-length party dress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" label
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1950s 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s 50s Midnight Blue Asymmetric Draped Silk Party Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1950s midnight blue draped silk cocktail dress with a nipped waist and metal side zipper
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1950s American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s 50s Black Silk Asymmetric One-Shoulder Wiggle Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Unique 1950s custom made black silk cocktail dress with a draped one shoulder cut. Simple, elegant
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1950s American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s 50s Blue + Black Silk Full Sweep Cocktail Formal Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning iridescent aqua blue and black jacquard silk vintage cocktail dress from the
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1960's Michael Novarese Orange Roses Rare Silk Full Party Dress
By Michael Novarese
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's orange-roses print jacquard-silk party dress,the detailed construction and meticulous attention
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1950's Irene Lentz Watercolor Red-Roses Floral Print Silk Bubble Party Dress
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950's Red Floral Silk-Organza Beaded Full Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Sparks, NV
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By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950's Polka-Dot Gray Embroidered Organza Portrait-Collar Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage custom-made cocktail party dress is in excellent condition with no serious rips,stains or
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By Sophie Gimbel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Turquoise Lapis Diamond Gold Cocktail Brooch
Located in New York, NY
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1950's Elegant Magenta-Pink Silk Asymmetric-Drape Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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50s Black Pintucks and Robings Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
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1950s 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s 50s Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
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Located in Gresham, OR
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Vintage 50s 1950s Nude Illusion Black Lace + Rhinestone Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate pink and black lace vintage party dress with studded rhinestone detailing at the bust. Fit
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Vintage 1950s 50s Nude Illusion Black Lace Full Sweep Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1950's black full sweep cocktail dress with a nude illusion lace waistband. A harder to
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1950's Nettie Rosenstein Metallic Leopard-Print Strapless Full Party Dress
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1950s 50s Blue Gray Embroidered Tulle Party Formal Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
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Chic 1950s 50s Light Pale Blue Cotton Pleated Ruched Full Skirt Dress, w/ Cameo
Located in San Diego, CA
evening cocktail party...Perfect with pearls! Full metal zipper down the back, with hook-and-eye closure
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1950s 50s Retro Cocktail Party
1950s 50s Vintage Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
sleeves.
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Unlined
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Circa: 1950s
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1950s 50s Black Silk Taffeta + Lace Strapless " New Look " Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
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1950s Unknown 50s Retro Cocktail Party
1950's Jane Andre Black & Ivory-White Graphic Silk Sleeveless Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1960's Emerald-Green Sequin Beaded Novelty Satin Hourglass Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Rembrandt Vintage Dark Green Brocade Evening Party Dress, 1950s
By REMBRANDT
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
highlight the decolletage. Perfect for a cocktail party or glamorous evening event.
- Side metal zipper
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1950's Suzy Perette Metallic Silver Lame Sculpted Full Circle-Skirt Party Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sparkling Suzy Perette designer metallic silver lamé cocktail party dress dating back to the mid
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1950's Emma Domb Rose-Garden Floral Print Sequin Cotton Full-Skirt Party Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Ernestine of Salerno, Italian Majolica Serving Platter
By Ernestine
Located in New York, NY
50's Italian Majolica Serving Platter by Ernestine of Salerno. This great vintage piece is a nod to
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1950s Italian 50s Retro Cocktail Party
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Pancaldi & B Gold Quilted Lamé Tulle Three Piece Bodysuit Skirt Ensemble, 1980s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Condition - No noticeable stains, tears or holes.
- Made in Italy
- Makes the perfect cocktail party or
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50s Estevez Noir Voile Party Dress
By Estevez
Located in Miami Beach, FL
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1950s American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
Terri Biediger Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Glamour is paramount. Genteel glamour. 40’s and 50’s Dior glamour. Fashion is individual. If there is a
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1990s American 50s Retro Cocktail Party
1950's Rose Pink Silk Organza Halter Dress
Located in London, GB
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1950s 50s Retro Cocktail Party
1980s Valentino Black Velvet Cocktail Dress With Ruched Top and Layered Skirt
By Valentino
Located in London, Chelsea
Gorgeous Vintage Valentino Black Velvet Cocktail Dress. This amazing dress by Valentino dates back
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Find the exact vintage or contemporary 50s retro cocktail party you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, purple and more. If you’re looking for a 50s retro cocktail party from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Averardo Bessi, I. Magnin and Jenny Packham are often thought to be among the most stylish.
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Finding the Right evening-dresses for You
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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