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Backless Vest

HELMUT LANG white tie front deconstructed backless vest top S
HELMUT LANG white tie front deconstructed backless vest top S

HELMUT LANG white tie front deconstructed backless vest top S

By Helmut Lang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HELMUT LANG white tie front deconstructed backless vest top S Reference: CNPG/A00085 Brand: Helmut

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21st Century and Contemporary American Blouses and Tops

Rick Owens Mauve Leather Backless Motorcycle Biker Vest 2004
Rick Owens Mauve Leather Backless Motorcycle Biker Vest 2004

Rick Owens Mauve Leather Backless Motorcycle Biker Vest 2004

By Rick Owens

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a vintage Rick Owens mauve leather backless biker vest

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Early 2000s Vests

Grey backless flanelle bustier-vest with suspender CHANTAL THOMASS
Grey backless flanelle bustier-vest with suspender CHANTAL THOMASS

Grey backless flanelle bustier-vest with suspender CHANTAL THOMASS

By Chantal Thomass

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey flanelle bustier-vest with suspender and shiny ribbon on the top. Button and buttonhole

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1980s Vests

Black cotton jersey double vest  and backless sweater Jean-Paul Gaultier
Black cotton jersey double vest  and backless sweater Jean-Paul Gaultier

Black cotton jersey double vest and backless sweater Jean-Paul Gaultier

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black cotton jersey double vest and backless sweater. The vest is going on the top of the long

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Early 2000s European Sweaters

Backless evening dress with beaded "trompe l'oeil" vest Circa 1970
Backless evening dress with beaded "trompe l'oeil" vest Circa 1970

Backless evening dress with beaded "trompe l'oeil" vest Circa 1970

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Backless evening dress with beaded "trompe l'oeil" vest. No fabric composition tag but the main

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black wool backless jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Black wool backless jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Black wool backless jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wool backless jumpsuit ( Trompe l'oeil vest and trouser) Black ribbon satin on both side of

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2010s Slovak Jumpsuits

White wool backless jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
White wool backless jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

White wool backless jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White wool backless jumpsuit ( Trompe l'oeil vest and trouser) Black ribbon satin on both side of

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2010s Slovak Jumpsuits

Black wool backless jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Black wool backless jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Black wool backless jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wool backless jumpsuit ( Trompe l'oeil vest and trouser) Black ribbon satin on both side of

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2010s Slovak Jumpsuits

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Issey Miiyake Backless Vest
Issey Miiyake Backless Vest

Issey Miiyake Backless Vest

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Size: S

Issey Miiyake Backless Vest

By Issey Miyake

Located in Newport Beach, CA

This Unusual Miyake knitted vest is truly a work of art.

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1970s Japanese Sweater Vests

Margiela black metal mesh halter neck backless vest
Margiela black metal mesh halter neck backless vest

Margiela black metal mesh halter neck backless vest

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, GB

Margiela black metal mesh halter neck backless vest

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Early 2000s Italian Blouses

Black shiny backless vest Vivienne Westwood Red LABEL
Black shiny backless vest Vivienne Westwood Red LABEL

Black shiny backless vest Vivienne Westwood Red LABEL

By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black shiny backless vest with button closure on the middle front. Fabric composition: 88% cotton

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Early 2000s Italian Shirts

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Leather Halter Backless Vest Top
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Leather Halter Backless Vest Top

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Leather Halter Backless Vest Top

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Naples, FL

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Leather Halter Backless Vest Top FR 36 Yves Saint Laurent leather halter

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Lace Up Backless Vest
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Lace Up Backless Vest

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Lace Up Backless Vest

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier lace back vest. Features backless detailing with adjustable tie up

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Early 2000s French Blouses and Tops

Rick Owens Black Leather Backless Cream Fabric Sash Vest
Rick Owens Black Leather Backless Cream Fabric Sash Vest

Rick Owens Black Leather Backless Cream Fabric Sash Vest

By Rick Owens

Located in San Francisco, CA

RICK OWENS vest comes in black leather with a zip front, inverted V hem, and open back with cream

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vests

2009 Martin Margiela Mirrored Backless Tuxedo Vest
2009 Martin Margiela Mirrored Backless Tuxedo Vest

2009 Martin Margiela Mirrored Backless Tuxedo Vest

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Austin, TX

2009 S/S MARTIN MARGIELA MIRRORED TUXEDO VEST 2009 designed by Martin Margiela. Condition:Excellent

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Early 2000s Unknown Shirts

1990s Tom Ford for Gucci Backless Vest
1990s Tom Ford for Gucci Backless Vest

1990s Tom Ford for Gucci Backless Vest

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in London, GB

A backless viscose black vest by Gucci designed by Tom Ford in the 1990s. Size Small

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1990s Italian Blouses

Ann Demeulemeester Leather Backless Lace up Vest
Ann Demeulemeester Leather Backless Lace up Vest

Ann Demeulemeester Leather Backless Lace up Vest

By Ann Demeulemeester

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous silver grey leather vest from Ann Demeulemeester, one of the notable Antwerp six

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Early 2000s Italian Vests

Vivienne Westwood Color Block Backless Spiral Sleeves Sweater Vest
Vivienne Westwood Color Block Backless Spiral Sleeves Sweater Vest

Vivienne Westwood Color Block Backless Spiral Sleeves Sweater Vest

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Water Mill, NY

This a a fabulous unique wool sweater or sweater vest in horizontal color swaths of blue, burgundy

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1990s British Sweater Vests

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By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

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S/S 1999 Giorgio Armani Runway Pink Floral Beaded Tulle Overlay Maxi Skirt

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By Giorgio Armani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Roberto Cavalli Burgundy Satin Slip Dress With Gold Metallic Print

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992

Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

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S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Knit Crochet 2-Piece Set Vintage
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Knit Crochet 2-Piece Set Vintage

S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Knit Crochet 2-Piece Set Vintage

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Baar, CH

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

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UNWORN Exotic Fendi Embroidered Sequin Mini Croissant Bag - Special Piece

UNWORN Exotic Fendi Embroidered Sequin Mini Croissant Bag - Special Piece

By Fendi

Located in Switzerland, CH

Special Piece! Stunning Mini Croissant Bag by Fendi Champagne-colored satin is beautifully embroidered with sequins & pearls FF Logo buckle closure Exotic snakeskin trimming Adju...

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Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s

Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s

By Bill Blass

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1980s American Day Dresses

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Alexander McQueen FW 2002 Black Silk Blouse Top Jacket

Alexander McQueen FW 2002 Black Silk Blouse Top Jacket

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

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Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket  'ESHU' A/W 2000

Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1970s Black Jersey Gown with Marabou
1970s Black Jersey Gown with Marabou

1970s Black Jersey Gown with Marabou

Located in Alford, MA

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Magnificent Silk Yves Saint Laurent Wrap Stole Jacket Cape 2006
Magnificent Silk Yves Saint Laurent Wrap Stole Jacket Cape 2006

Magnificent Silk Yves Saint Laurent Wrap Stole Jacket Cape 2006

By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

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Chic 1960s 60s Judy Wayne Chocolate Brown Mod Vintage Sweater Dress
Chic 1960s 60s Judy Wayne Chocolate Brown Mod Vintage Sweater Dress

Chic 1960s 60s Judy Wayne Chocolate Brown Mod Vintage Sweater Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 60s Judy Wayne 60s sweater dress! Ribbed, with camel and maroon stripes at collar, hem, and cuffs. A-Line shape makes for a very flattering look. Tailored long sleeves, with hid...

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1960s American Casual Dresses

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Backless Vest For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary backless vest you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray and more. You’re likely to find the perfect backless vest among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Jean Paul Gaultier, A.F. VANDEVORST and Ann Demeulemeester are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Backless Vest?

On average, a backless vest on 1stDibs sells for $1,101, while they’re typically $458 on the low end and $8,309 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

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Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

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