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Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton Silver-Grey Crêpe 'Butterfly' Gown Sz: 40 NWT
Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton Silver-Grey Crêpe 'Butterfly' Gown Sz: 40 NWT

Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton Silver-Grey Crêpe 'Butterfly' Gown Sz: 40 NWT

By Alexander McQueen

Located in West Hartford, CT

An extraordinary example of Sarah Burton's artistry and craftsmanship, this rare gown is a true collector’s piece. It remains vintage with original tags attached, offering a unique o...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Red Metallic Tulle Gown Sz: XS NWT
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Red Metallic Tulle Gown Sz: XS NWT

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Red Metallic Tulle Gown Sz: XS NWT

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in West Hartford, CT

A striking piece from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2005 runway collection, this breathtaking gown captures the spirit of early 2000s glamour and Cavalli’s signature bold sensualit...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Patek Philippe Rectangle Dress 18 Karat Pink Gold circa 1946 Archive
Patek Philippe Rectangle Dress 18 Karat Pink Gold circa 1946 Archive

Patek Philippe Rectangle Dress 18 Karat Pink Gold circa 1946 Archive

By Patek Philippe

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A very attractive vintage Patek 18K rose gold rectangle case dress model circa 1946. With a nicely proportioned, thick 26 x 37mm case with raised stepped bezel and extended lugs. Si...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

untitled, from the series Green Dress

untitled, from the series Green Dress

By Heidi Lender

Located in Albuquerque, NM

Heidi Lender untitled, from the series Green Dress , 2010 archival pigment print 16 x 20 inches: image 40.6 x 50.8 cm Edition of 15

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Yellow Dress - Portrait photography by Joachim Romain
Yellow Dress - Portrait photography by Joachim Romain

Yellow Dress - Portrait photography by Joachim Romain

Located in PARIS, FR

Yellow Dress is a photograph by French contemporary artist Joachim Romain. The artist started photography in the street. At first, it allowed him to report on his observations of u...

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2010s Street Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Katharine Hepburn in Black Dress Fine Art Print

Katharine Hepburn in Black Dress Fine Art Print

By Robert Coburn

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Known for her fierce independence and spirited personality, Katharine Hepburn was a leading lady in Hollywood for more than 60 years. She appeared in a range of genres, from screwbal...

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1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin, C ...

Fan Deck - Colorful & sculptural still life dress made from paint chips
Fan Deck - Colorful & sculptural still life dress made from paint chips

Fan Deck - Colorful & sculptural still life dress made from paint chips

By Jane Szabo

Located in Houston, TX

-based and LACMA-collected artist Jane Szabo is a unique, conceptual still life and self-portrait from the series Reconstructing Self. The archival pigment print photograph features ...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Road Maps - Sculptural still life dress made of maps with polka dot boots

Road Maps - Sculptural still life dress made of maps with polka dot boots

By Jane Szabo

Located in Houston, TX

-based and LACMA-collected artist Jane Szabo is a unique, conceptual still life and self-portrait from the series Reconstructing Self. The archival pigment print photograph features ...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Print Woman Short Red Dress White Hat High Heels Shopping Bags 60x20 Edition 95
Print Woman Short Red Dress White Hat High Heels Shopping Bags 60x20 Edition 95

Print Woman Short Red Dress White Hat High Heels Shopping Bags 60x20 Edition 95

By Andre Kohn

Located in Gilbert, AZ

Our Giclee prints are reproduced in the utmost, top quality canvas with archival inks and limited to an edition of 95. Each is signed, numbered, and personally enhanced by the artist...

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2010s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Canvas, Archival Ink

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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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A Short History of Capri Pants, on the 100th Birthday of Their Inventor

Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.

How the Chanel Jacket Forever Changed What Women Wear

The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.

A Pair of Shoes — Heels or Flats — Can Tell an Impactful Story

Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.

You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About

This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.

The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior

Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.