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Marni Pre-Fall 2013 Jewel Trim Dress
Marni Pre-Fall 2013 Jewel Trim Dress

Marni Pre-Fall 2013 Jewel Trim Dress

By Marni, Consuelo Castiglioni

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous Marni archival dress from Pre-Fall 2013 collection. Worn once. Made from super soft

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2010s Unknown Empire Waist Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent x Stefano Pilati 2008 Grey Cashmere Bell Skirt Dress
Yves Saint Laurent x Stefano Pilati 2008 Grey Cashmere Bell Skirt Dress

Yves Saint Laurent x Stefano Pilati 2008 Grey Cashmere Bell Skirt Dress

By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Iconic unworn archival dress from Stefano Pilati's Fall 2008 Yves Saint Laurent collection - one of

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Early 2000s Unknown Shift Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano silver open-knit dress with lace trim, fw 1998
Christian Dior by John Galliano silver open-knit dress with lace trim, fw 1998

Christian Dior by John Galliano silver open-knit dress with lace trim, fw 1998

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior archival dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1998 ▪ Knitted

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler FW1987 Archival Dramatic Wool Dress
Thierry Mugler FW1987 Archival Dramatic Wool Dress

Thierry Mugler FW1987 Archival Dramatic Wool Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Runway Show. The famous ‘Les Milteuses’ dresses. Extraordinairy construction of the one and only

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1980s French Day Dresses

Archive Y2K Chanel mesh mini dress with silk lining
Archive Y2K Chanel mesh mini dress with silk lining

Archive Y2K Chanel mesh mini dress with silk lining

By Chanel

Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU

This 2000's Chanel mesh mini dress is from the Karl Lagerfeld era and symbolises this exciting era

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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

John Galliano Archival 2003 Summer Dress Mini Sexy
John Galliano Archival 2003 Summer Dress Mini Sexy

John Galliano Archival 2003 Summer Dress Mini Sexy

By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

Icon John Galliano's beautiful creation: Assuming FW 2003 Collection. The dress is a masterful

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Dries Van Noten Archival Mulberry Pink Satin Slip Dress
Dries Van Noten Archival Mulberry Pink Satin Slip Dress

Dries Van Noten Archival Mulberry Pink Satin Slip Dress

By Dries van Noten

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous archival Dries Van Noten slip dress . Made from soft, fluid mulberry pink satin (comp

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Early 2000s Italian Casual Dresses

Archival 1990s Xuly Bët Recycled Polyester Avant Guard long Tec Dress (Green)
Archival 1990s Xuly Bët Recycled Polyester Avant Guard long Tec Dress (Green)

Archival 1990s Xuly Bët Recycled Polyester Avant Guard long Tec Dress (Green)

Located in Sheffield, GB

Crafted from various recycled polyester jersey panels featuring printed poetry detailing and body contouring shape. High neck / long sleeves / funkin fashion factory. Pit to Pit; s...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1989 Dress Sculptural Iconic
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1989 Dress Sculptural Iconic

Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1989 Dress Sculptural Iconic

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

, architectural, and dangerous. Cut close to the body, the dress sculpts the female form with Manfted Thierry

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Thierry Mugler Archival Black Dress Lace Open Back Cutout
Thierry Mugler Archival Black Dress Lace Open Back Cutout

Thierry Mugler Archival Black Dress Lace Open Back Cutout

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

feel equal parts armor and adornment. It’s as if the fabric has been peeled away to expose the dress

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1990s French Evening Dresses

John Galliano Archival Beautiful Lace Dress Powder Blush Black
John Galliano Archival Beautiful Lace Dress Powder Blush Black

John Galliano Archival Beautiful Lace Dress Powder Blush Black

By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

In a seamless blend of timeless elegance and contemporary allure, this 2000s John Galliano dress

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Goddess Dress Archival SS 1988 Sculptural Gown
Thierry Mugler Goddess Dress Archival SS 1988 Sculptural Gown

Thierry Mugler Goddess Dress Archival SS 1988 Sculptural Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning rare Thierry Mugler dress, 'African Summer' Spring Summer Collection 1988. A fabulous

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress

Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cascades gracefully, draping

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dries Van Noten Archival Beige Silk Maxi Dress
Dries Van Noten Archival Beige Silk Maxi Dress

Dries Van Noten Archival Beige Silk Maxi Dress

By Dries van Noten

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous archival Dries Van Noten maxi dress. Worn less than a handful of times and has been dry

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Chanel archival 1992 black chiffon silk bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel archival 1992 black chiffon silk bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel archival 1992 black chiffon silk bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld

By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Chanel 1992 archival black silk chiffon bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld, featuring a big bow

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress
Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress

Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

Absolutely iconic Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Spine Lace Dress. Exuding an enigmatic

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Archival Flower Petal Dress Rare FW 1989/90 Drama
Thierry Mugler Archival Flower Petal Dress Rare FW 1989/90 Drama

Thierry Mugler Archival Flower Petal Dress Rare FW 1989/90 Drama

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Museum worthy collectors piece. The extremey rare Thierry Mugler Flower Petal dress, light grey and

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

TOGA ARCHIVES metallic silver lurex pleats layered hem ribbed dress FR36 S
TOGA ARCHIVES metallic silver lurex pleats layered hem ribbed dress FR36 S

TOGA ARCHIVES metallic silver lurex pleats layered hem ribbed dress FR36 S

Located in Hong Kong, NT

TOGA ARCHIVES metallic silver lurex pleats layered hem ribbed dress FR36 S Reference: BSHW/A00020

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Dresses

S/S2003 Dolce & Gabbana corset bra bodycon dress
S/S2003 Dolce & Gabbana corset bra bodycon dress

S/S2003 Dolce & Gabbana corset bra bodycon dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Milano, Lombardia

S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana corset bra bodycon dress This bodycon dress from Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Yohji Yamamoto Black Cable Knit Asymmetrical Sweater Dress 2005
Yohji Yamamoto Black Cable Knit Asymmetrical Sweater Dress 2005

Yohji Yamamoto Black Cable Knit Asymmetrical Sweater Dress 2005

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

rooted firmly in his Archive. The dress features an asymmetrical silhouette with a dramatic diagonal

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Early 2000s Maxi Dress

S/S2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapeless silk dress
S/S2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapeless silk dress

S/S2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapeless silk dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Milano, Lombardia

S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapless silk dress This Gucci strapless dress from the Spring

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Early 2000s Mini Dress

Thierry Mugler Couture Ice Blue Metallic Leather Mini Dress
Thierry Mugler Couture Ice Blue Metallic Leather Mini Dress

Thierry Mugler Couture Ice Blue Metallic Leather Mini Dress

By Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

choice for birthday celebrations or a standout night out. A bold addition to any archive, this dress

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1980s Mini Dress

John Galliano archival pink evening gown
John Galliano archival pink evening gown

John Galliano archival pink evening gown

By John Galliano

Located in PARIS, FR

John Galliano spectacular archival pink evening gown, size 46 but it can fit 34 FR up to 40 FR (US

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

S/S2005 Alexander McQueen runway strapless draped chiffon mini dress
S/S2005 Alexander McQueen runway strapless draped chiffon mini dress

S/S2005 Alexander McQueen runway strapless draped chiffon mini dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Milano, Lombardia

S/S 2005 Alexander McQueen runway strapless draped chiffon mini dress This Alexander McQueen mini

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Chanel Black Pile Zipper Dress
Chanel Black Pile Zipper Dress

Chanel Black Pile Zipper Dress

By Chanel

Located in Milano, IT

- Sold by Skof.Archive
 - Black pile zipper dress
 - Features a full-length zip closure - Crafted

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Roberta di Camerino Blue Grey & Black Bow Maxi Dress
Roberta di Camerino Blue Grey & Black Bow Maxi Dress

Roberta di Camerino Blue Grey & Black Bow Maxi Dress

By Roberta Di Camerino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

features signature Roberta print and gold tone buttons. Roberta Di Camerino archive sample dress.

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1970s Italian Maxi Dress

Gucci by Frida Giannini F/W 2012 Blue Silk Ruffle Evening Dress
Gucci by Frida Giannini F/W 2012 Blue Silk Ruffle Evening Dress

Gucci by Frida Giannini F/W 2012 Blue Silk Ruffle Evening Dress

By Frida Giannini, Gucci

Located in Milano, IT

- Designed by Frida Giannini - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall Winter 2012 Collection - Runway Look 34

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2010s Italian Maxi Dress

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2000 Tiger Silk Dress
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2000 Tiger Silk Dress

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2000 Tiger Silk Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in PARIS, FR

, this silk midi dress embodies the designer’s luxurious and bold spirit. Crafted in Italy from pure silk

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown
John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown

John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown

By John Galliano

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown. Size 36 FR (it can fit US 0/2) amazing

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Ungaro archival embroidery and silk evening gown
Ungaro archival embroidery and silk evening gown

Ungaro archival embroidery and silk evening gown

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Archival Ungaro evening gown, amazing details embroidery, shorter on the front longer on the

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Knitted Semitransparent Midi Dress
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Knitted Semitransparent Midi Dress

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Knitted Semitransparent Midi Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milano, IT

- Designed by Oscar de la Rena - Sold by Skof.Archive - Resort 2013 Collection - Knitted Midi Dress

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2010s French Day Dresses

Louis Vuitton SS17 Blue Flocked Dress
Louis Vuitton SS17 Blue Flocked Dress

Louis Vuitton SS17 Blue Flocked Dress

By Nicholas Ghesquiere, Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

Fabulous archival Louis Vuitton flocked dress from the Spring 2017 collection. Has been dry cleaned

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2010s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano Archival black embroidery and lace evening gown
John Galliano Archival black embroidery and lace evening gown

John Galliano Archival black embroidery and lace evening gown

By John Galliano

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare John Galliano archival 2000’s black lace and embroidery evening gown, it can fit size L (US 6

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

GIORGIO ARMANI Rare Archival Runway S/S 1996 Black Silk Organza Gown
GIORGIO ARMANI Rare Archival Runway S/S 1996 Black Silk Organza Gown

GIORGIO ARMANI Rare Archival Runway S/S 1996 Black Silk Organza Gown

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

archival find for collectors, red carpet stylists, or anyone who understands the power of a perfect black

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1990s European Evening Dresses

2008 F/W Alexander McQueen knit blend wool dress
2008 F/W Alexander McQueen knit blend wool dress

2008 F/W Alexander McQueen knit blend wool dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

offers a complex interplay of shades, characteristic of McQueen's archival work. The dress is in

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

Tan Brown & Green Zig Zag Maxi Dress
Tan Brown & Green Zig Zag Maxi Dress

Tan Brown & Green Zig Zag Maxi Dress

By Roberta Di Camerino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

features signature Roberta print and gold tone "R" buttons. Roberta di Camerino archive sample dress. Circa

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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

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Archive Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of archive dresses for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Contemporary, Modern and Minimalist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the archive dresses that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, gray, beige and orange. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Stefanie Schneider, Horst P. Horst, Miguel Vallinas, Andre Kohn and Debra Pearlman are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in archival pigment print, pigment print and paper, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Archive Dresses?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — archive dresses in our inventory begin at $280 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,425.

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