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1960s Malcolm Starr Attr. Size 2 /4  Rhinestone Beaded Cut Out 60s Maxi Dress
1960s Malcolm Starr Attr. Size 2 /4  Rhinestone Beaded Cut Out 60s Maxi Dress

1960s Malcolm Starr Attr. Size 2 /4 Rhinestone Beaded Cut Out 60s Maxi Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in San Diego, CA

Channel your inner “Palm Royale” Kristen Wiig. Beautiful late 60s Malcolm Starr attributed cotton pique vintage cut-out maxi dress!

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1960s Maxi Dress

Chester Weinberg Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Floral Print Dress- Rhinestone Buttons
Chester Weinberg Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Floral Print Dress- Rhinestone Buttons

Chester Weinberg Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Floral Print Dress- Rhinestone Buttons

By Chester Weinberg

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning floral printed silk dress by Chester Weinberg. Balloon sleeves, rhinestone buttons and medium weight quality silk fabric. Fully lined in mustard silk, this dress features ha...

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Luis Estévez 60s Brown Chiffon Cocktail Dress w/ Rhinestone Trim
Luis Estévez 60s Brown Chiffon Cocktail Dress w/ Rhinestone Trim

Luis Estévez 60s Brown Chiffon Cocktail Dress w/ Rhinestone Trim

By Luis Estévez

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful60s Luis Estévez chiffon cocktail dress with voluminous sheer chiffon sleeves caught up at the cuff with rhinestones! Double layered chiffon over an underskirt flutters a...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Nat Kaplan Gold Sequin Rhinestone Encrusted Vintage 60s Evening Gown Dress
1960s Nat Kaplan Gold Sequin Rhinestone Encrusted Vintage 60s Evening Gown Dress

1960s Nat Kaplan Gold Sequin Rhinestone Encrusted Vintage 60s Evening Gown Dress

By Nat Kaplan

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning early 1960s NAT KAPLAN gold sequin and rhinestone encrusted sleeveless evening gown ! Thousands of hand-sewn star shaped gold sequins throughout the bodice, with golden rhin...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1960s Navy Blue Chiffon White Rhinestone Flowers Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
1960s Navy Blue Chiffon White Rhinestone Flowers Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress

1960s Navy Blue Chiffon White Rhinestone Flowers Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s navy blue and white silk chiffon flower rhinestone applique gown ! Features a tailored bodice with hand-sewn white flowers that are encrusted with rhinestones. Sheer ...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1960s Hunter Forest Green Silk Velvet Rhinestone Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
1960s Hunter Forest Green Silk Velvet Rhinestone Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress

1960s Hunter Forest Green Silk Velvet Rhinestone Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Demi Couture hunter / forest green silk velvet sleeveless evening gown! Tailored bodice with rhinestone details and rhinestone encrusted ring at left waist. Slit up the front center ...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Mollie Parnis 1960s Silk Metallic Paisley Print Rhinestone Vintage 60s Dress
Mollie Parnis 1960s Silk Metallic Paisley Print Rhinestone Vintage 60s Dress

Mollie Parnis 1960s Silk Metallic Paisley Print Rhinestone Vintage 60s Dress

By Mollie Parnis

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s MOLLIE PARNIS metallic silk bright color paisley print dress! Features vibrant colors of hot pink, turquoise blue, green, yellow and orange. Gold metallic threading t...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit
1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit

1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit

By Jack Bryan, Jack Bryan by Dupuis

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...

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1960s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1960s Cavanagh's Couture Black Silk Shantung Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 60s Gown
1960s Cavanagh's Couture Black Silk Shantung Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 60s Gown

1960s Cavanagh's Couture Black Silk Shantung Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 60s Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful early 1960s CAVANAGH'S black silk shantung rhinestone and beaded black gown / dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn black seed beads and rhinestones around the neck and u...

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

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60s Hannah Troy Black Empire Waisted Rhinestone Embellished Cocktail Dress
60s Hannah Troy Black Empire Waisted Rhinestone Embellished Cocktail Dress

60s Hannah Troy Black Empire Waisted Rhinestone Embellished Cocktail Dress

By Hannah Troy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

60s era mod style cocktail dress - baby doll style with high neck, empire waist studded with faceted clear crystals. Black rayon silk blend bodice with gathered wrap style taffeta sk...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Malcom Starr 60s Green Chiffon Gown with Rhinestones
Malcom Starr 60s Green Chiffon Gown with Rhinestones

Malcom Starr 60s Green Chiffon Gown with Rhinestones

By Malcolm Starr

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grecian style goddess gown in emerald green chiffon by Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr. Neck encircled by a collar of rhinestones. Shirred at bust with empire waist. Fully Lined. Be...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

60s Bullion Embroidered Empire Waist Gold Brocade Gown with Rhinestones
60s Bullion Embroidered Empire Waist Gold Brocade Gown with Rhinestones

60s Bullion Embroidered Empire Waist Gold Brocade Gown with Rhinestones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unlabeled but beautifully made 1960s gown of heavy gold brocade matelasse embellished with gold bullion braiding and cording, gold beads and amber colored gems. Fully lined. Great fo...

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1960s Evening Gowns

JO COPELAND BLACK '60s DRESS WITH RHINESTONE DETAIL
JO COPELAND BLACK '60s DRESS WITH RHINESTONE DETAIL

JO COPELAND BLACK '60s DRESS WITH RHINESTONE DETAIL

Located in Alford, MA

Copeland's designs featured primarily solid colors with outstanding detailing and construction and focused especially on dinner and evening wear. This dress, which looks contemporary...

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Groovy 60s Silk Chiffon Paisley  Dress w/ Rhinestone Trim
Groovy 60s Silk Chiffon Paisley  Dress w/ Rhinestone Trim

Groovy 60s Silk Chiffon Paisley Dress w/ Rhinestone Trim

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful groovy psychedelic paisley printed silk chiffon cocktail dress with balloon sleeve, ruffled hemline and beautiful rhinestone trim.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Norman Norell 60s Knit Cocktail Dress w/ Heavy Rhinestone Hem
Norman Norell 60s Knit Cocktail Dress w/ Heavy Rhinestone Hem

Norman Norell 60s Knit Cocktail Dress w/ Heavy Rhinestone Hem

By Norman Norell

Located in Gresham, OR

This Norman Norell 1960s wool knit sleeveless cocktail dress in heathered beige is embellished with divinely extravagant rhinestone tiers at its hem.

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1960s American Informal Dresses

Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Heavy Glass Beaded + Rhinestone Cocktail or Wedding Dress
Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Heavy Glass Beaded + Rhinestone Cocktail or Wedding Dress

Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Heavy Glass Beaded + Rhinestone Cocktail or Wedding Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Heavily beaded with silver and crystal glass beads and rhinestones this creamy silk dress would make an excellent vintage wedding gown. All hand sewn, the beadwork is just stunning i...

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1960s Wedding Dresses

Harvey Berin Black Lace One Shoulder Cocktail Dress Rhinestone Buttons 60s sz12
Harvey Berin Black Lace One Shoulder Cocktail Dress Rhinestone Buttons 60s sz12

Harvey Berin Black Lace One Shoulder Cocktail Dress Rhinestone Buttons 60s sz12

By Harvey Berin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This black lace cocktail dress was made in the 1960s by Harvey Berin, known for his copies of Parisian designs and a favorite of Pat Nixon and other First Ladies. Sheath-style with ...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Pink Silk Beaded + Rhinestone + Sequin Vintage 60s A - Line Jeweled Dress
1960s Pink Silk Beaded + Rhinestone + Sequin Vintage 60s A - Line Jeweled Dress

1960s Pink Silk Beaded + Rhinestone + Sequin Vintage 60s A - Line Jeweled Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

THis is a very special dress...for many reasons! Gorgeous 1960s pink silk A-line dress! Features hand-sewn rhinestones, sequins, and beads throughout. Jeweled encrusted collar that i...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1960s Pale Yellow Silk Shantung Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 60s Shift Dress
Chic 1960s Pale Yellow Silk Shantung Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 60s Shift Dress

Chic 1960s Pale Yellow Silk Shantung Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 60s Shift Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s pale yellow silk shantung rhinestone, pearl and bead encrusted shift dress ! Features braided detail at hem. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Poc...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1960s Mint Green Silk Shantung Rhinestone Vintage 60s A Line Dress
Chic 1960s Mint Green Silk Shantung Rhinestone Vintage 60s A Line Dress

Chic 1960s Mint Green Silk Shantung Rhinestone Vintage 60s A Line Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s mint green raw silk shantung rhinestone encrusted A-Line dress ! Features a architectural neckline. Tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line skirt. Hidden zipper up the bac...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1960s I Magnin Yellow Silk Shantung Rhinestone  Bow Vintage 60s Shift Dress
Chic 1960s I Magnin Yellow Silk Shantung Rhinestone  Bow Vintage 60s Shift Dress

Chic 1960s I Magnin Yellow Silk Shantung Rhinestone Bow Vintage 60s Shift Dress

By I Magnin and Co

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s I MAGNIN pale yellow silk shantung 60s shift dress! Features a bow at center collar encrusted with rhinestones.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Amazing 1960s 60s Ice Blue Beaded & Rhinestone Demi Couture A - Line Tunic Dress
Amazing 1960s 60s Ice Blue Beaded & Rhinestone Demi Couture A - Line Tunic Dress

Amazing 1960s 60s Ice Blue Beaded & Rhinestone Demi Couture A - Line Tunic Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely sensational 1960s Demi Couture light blue semi sheer silk French lace beaded and rhinestone A-Line tunic dress! Thousands of hand-sewn beads and rhinestones throughout. He...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1960s Black and White Silk Crepe Rhinestone A Line Vintage 60s Dress
Chic 1960s Black and White Silk Crepe Rhinestone A Line Vintage 60s Dress

Chic 1960s Black and White Silk Crepe Rhinestone A Line Vintage 60s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s black and white silk crepe A-Line dress ! The perfect flattering little black dress with a bit of pop. White trim around the high neck and back. Rhinestone encrusted butto...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Tres Chic 1960s Vintage 60s Black + Ivory Rhinestone Mod Scooter A - Line Dress
Tres Chic 1960s Vintage 60s Black + Ivory Rhinestone Mod Scooter A - Line Dress

Tres Chic 1960s Vintage 60s Black + Ivory Rhinestone Mod Scooter A - Line Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing, and chic vintage R & K Knits black and ivory dress! Encrusted with rhinestones down the center bodice, and around arm cuffs. Classic A-Line shape, that is extremely flatteri...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1960s Black Velvet Cut - Out Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 60s A Line Dress
Chic 1960s Black Velvet Cut - Out Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 60s A Line Dress

Chic 1960s Black Velvet Cut - Out Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 60s A Line Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s black velvet cut-out A-Line dress! Features soft black velvet with a sheer black mesh cut-out at waist. Over 100 hand-sewn rhinestones and beads throughout the sheer panel...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Joan Leslie Black and Gold Silk Brocade Pearl Rhinestone Vintage 60s Dress

1960s Joan Leslie Black and Gold Silk Brocade Pearl Rhinestone Vintage 60s Dress

By Joan Leslie

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s JOAN LESLIE for MARSHALL FIELDS black and gold silk brocade long sleeve A-Line wrap dress! Features a gorgeous metallic print, and is trimmed with hundreds of hand-se...

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

1960s Kiki Hart for Saks 5th Ave Royal Blue Silk Rhinestone 60s Shift Dress
1960s Kiki Hart for Saks 5th Ave Royal Blue Silk Rhinestone 60s Shift Dress

1960s Kiki Hart for Saks 5th Ave Royal Blue Silk Rhinestone 60s Shift Dress

By Kiki Hart, Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely beautiful 1960s KIKI HART for SAKS FIFTH AVENUE royal blue silk shantung shift dress! Couture quality, with so much attention to detail. Vibrant blue color, with colorful ...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s 60s Lipstick Red Velvet Vintage Column Gown w/ Rhinestones
1960s 60s Lipstick Red Velvet Vintage Column Gown w/ Rhinestones

1960s 60s Lipstick Red Velvet Vintage Column Gown w/ Rhinestones

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s red velvet dress! Wonderful flattering fit, with a timeless style. Two mock rhinestones at either side of the waist, connected to a rhinestone chain in center. Soft, ...

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1960s Evening Gowns

1960s Walter Holmes Grey Silver Beaded Pearl Rhinestone Vintage 60s Gown Set
1960s Walter Holmes Grey Silver Beaded Pearl Rhinestone Vintage 60s Gown Set

1960s Walter Holmes Grey Silver Beaded Pearl Rhinestone Vintage 60s Gown Set

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s WALTER HOLMES Couture grey silver silk beaded, pearl and rhinestone encrusted halter gown and cropped bolero jacket ! Tailored halter bodice with hundreds of hand-sew...

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1960s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

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By Missoni

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...

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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

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Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top

Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top

Located in Water Mill, NY

An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...

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Amazing 1970s Colorful Flowers Stripes Sleeveless Vintage 70s Cotton Maxi Dress

Amazing 1970s Colorful Flowers Stripes Sleeveless Vintage 70s Cotton Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s colorful cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of pink, green, yellow, orange, white navy blue in flowers and stretch. Fitted bodice with a full body. Fully lined ...

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Vintage Lilli Diamond 1970s Silver Sequined 70s Amazing Lurex Wide Leg Jumpsuit
Vintage Lilli Diamond 1970s Silver Sequined 70s Amazing Lurex Wide Leg Jumpsuit

Vintage Lilli Diamond 1970s Silver Sequined 70s Amazing Lurex Wide Leg Jumpsuit

By Lilli Diamond

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational early 1970s LILLI DIAMOND silver sequined lurex wide leg disco jumpsuit! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout. Soft silver metallic lurex fabric. Ful...

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1970s American Jumpsuits

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John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...

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Gucci cape 2018s

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By Gucci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

GUCCI - (Made in Italy) Fuchsia-pink ostrich feather hooded cape. Silk lining. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. 2018s Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoul...

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John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...

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Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped  Applique Jacket Fall 2013
Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped  Applique Jacket Fall 2013

Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Size: Extra Small

Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013

By Comme des Garçons

Located in University City, MO

Comme des Garcons Avant-garde striped floral rosette applique jacket Fall 2013 Extra Small Size The edgy unique high fashion jacket is constructed with black & white stripes througho...

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John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set

By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...

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Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat

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By Gianni Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...

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Ceil Chapman Stunning Ivory Brocade Jeweled Empire Gown c 1960

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$475Sale Price|74% Off

Size: Vintage US Size 10

Ceil Chapman Stunning Ivory Brocade Jeweled Empire Gown c 1960

By Ceil Chapman

Located in University City, MO

Ceil Chapman Stunning ivory brocade jeweled empire gown c 1960s The exquisite brocade gown is designed with an elaborate jewel encrusted midriff; embellished with glittering cryst...

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003

John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

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Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s

By Malcolm Starr

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown - 8- Circa 70's This Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr creation is fabulous. This gorgeous green silk organza fabric is all hand b...

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60s Rhinestone Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 60s rhinestone dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Blue and more in stock now. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chester Weinberg, Harvey Berin and I Magnin and Co each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a 60s Rhinestone Dress?

Prices for a 60s rhinestone dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $425 and can go as high as $1,675, while, on average they fetch $850.

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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