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1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset
1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset

1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset

By George Halley

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset: Remarkable Victorian inspired fuchsia and black sequin and beaded strapless fan-shaped, fully corseted...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress
Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress

Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress

By Victoria Royal

Located in San Diego, CA

Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Metal zipper at each interior sleeve makes for a tailored fit.

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

Gorgeous Vintage Judith Ann Navy Blue + Nude Silk Chiffon Beaded Dress + Jacket
Gorgeous Vintage Judith Ann Navy Blue + Nude Silk Chiffon Beaded Dress + Jacket

Gorgeous Vintage Judith Ann Navy Blue + Nude Silk Chiffon Beaded Dress + Jacket

By Judith Ann, Judith Ann Creations

Located in San Diego, CA

Both pieces feature iridescent hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Dress has a nude gray lining to the knees.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6
Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6

Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It is made of black velvet and has a fully beaded bodice. It is a halter style top, that crosses in the back.

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Dolce and Gabbana “SPECIAL PIECE” Black Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 40/4-6
Dolce and Gabbana “SPECIAL PIECE” Black Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 40/4-6

Dolce and Gabbana “SPECIAL PIECE” Black Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 40/4-6

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Palm Desert, CA

“Special Piece” label is available only in Dolce & Gabbana Boutiques. It is a very limited pieces that are highest quality/ highest priced items in a boutique. Purchased in Milan...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern Di Ane Imports Circa 1960's
Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern Di Ane Imports Circa 1960's

Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern Di Ane Imports Circa 1960's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably rayon end the lining is probably acetate.

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Black Silk Velvet Imperialist Chandelier Bead and Passementerie Gown–XS-S, 1950s
Black Silk Velvet Imperialist Chandelier Bead and Passementerie Gown–XS-S, 1950s

Black Silk Velvet Imperialist Chandelier Bead and Passementerie Gown–XS-S, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Braided passementerie and nail head trim around top edge of bodice, down full length of gown front at left and right hip line, and across gown front at bust, knee and calf; dangling ...

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1950s Unknown Evening Gowns

GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Lesage Paris Betsy Bloomingdale Beaded 1960s Gown Size 2
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Lesage Paris Betsy Bloomingdale Beaded 1960s Gown Size 2

GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Lesage Paris Betsy Bloomingdale Beaded 1960s Gown Size 2

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Givenchy Couture ensemble is composed of a strapless nude gown with draped bow detail and a Lesage Hand beaded blouse. The blouse features hook and eye closures.

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20th Century French Evening Gowns

Cocktail black lace beaded dress on top of gold jersey lining Roberto Balestra
Cocktail black lace beaded dress on top of gold jersey lining Roberto Balestra

Cocktail black lace beaded dress on top of gold jersey lining Roberto Balestra

By Renato Balestra

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cocktail black lace beaded dress on top of gold jersey lining. Beaded work around the neckline with beads and rhinestone SIZE 38 (M) NEW

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bob Mackie Black Fully Beaded Tulle Dress Gown US size 12 NWT
Vintage Bob Mackie Black Fully Beaded Tulle Dress Gown US size 12 NWT

Vintage Bob Mackie Black Fully Beaded Tulle Dress Gown US size 12 NWT

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Bob Mackie Black Fully Beaded Tulle Dress Gown US size - 12 Classy Black, Swirl Beads Design over the Tulle, Semi-Sheer, Fully Lined, Open Back, High Front Slit, Black Sati...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress Satin Beaded and Sequin US 2 UK 6
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress Satin Beaded and Sequin US 2 UK 6

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress Satin Beaded and Sequin US 2 UK 6

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Nashville, TN

The V shaped neckline is framed by medium shoulder straps, which set off the cream silk chiffon bodice, which is embellished with trailing sequin and bead work, which contours the dé...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

F/W 2007 Christian Dior Couture by John Galliano Black Velvet Beaded custom
F/W 2007 Christian Dior Couture by John Galliano Black Velvet Beaded custom

F/W 2007 Christian Dior Couture by John Galliano Black Velvet Beaded custom

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The dress is constructed of luxurious black velvet with hand-beaded accents throughout. The dress is made complete with a built-in silk satin sash that wraps around and drapes at the...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

90s Helen Morley for Saks Size 12 Taupe Silk Crochet Beaded Strapless Gown
90s Helen Morley for Saks Size 12 Taupe Silk Crochet Beaded Strapless Gown

90s Helen Morley for Saks Size 12 Taupe Silk Crochet Beaded Strapless Gown

By Helen Morley, Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Diego, CA

Bones crochet bodice keeps everything in place. Sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. A classic year round beauty that is both flattering and beautiful!

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1990s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14
Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14

Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14

Located in Nashville, TN

Fabric: Raw Silk, Glass beads, cotton lined, plastic faceted beads and cabochons Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish ...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped
1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped

1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Amber Beaded Halter Gown c. 1969–early 1970s
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Amber Beaded Halter Gown c. 1969–early 1970s

Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Amber Beaded Halter Gown c. 1969–early 1970s

By Givenchy

Located in Kingston, NY

A museum‑grade haute couture gown by Hubert de Givenchy, featuring a shimmering amber‑toned sequin and paillette‑encrusted halter bodice and softly gathered flowing silk chiffon skir...

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1960s French Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Silver Glass Bugle Bead Silk Evening Shift Dress, FW 2000
Yves Saint Laurent Silver Glass Bugle Bead Silk Evening Shift Dress, FW 2000

Yves Saint Laurent Silver Glass Bugle Bead Silk Evening Shift Dress, FW 2000

By Yves Saint Laurent, Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Yves Saint Laurent ▪ Creative Director: Alber Elbaz ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Glass, Silk ▪ Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ ...

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Early 2000s French Shift Cocktail Dresses

size 14 RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Beaded Evening Gown Maxi Dress Slit
size 14 RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Beaded Evening Gown Maxi Dress Slit

size 14 RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Beaded Evening Gown Maxi Dress Slit

By Randolph Duke

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Randolph Duke Vintage FW00 Runway Size USA 14 but fits smaller please refer to measurements Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: pit to pit 17 to 19, sma...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Amazing 1970s Light Pink Grecian Sequined and Beaded Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Gown
Amazing 1970s Light Pink Grecian Sequined and Beaded Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Gown

Amazing 1970s Light Pink Grecian Sequined and Beaded Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing and gorgeous vintage 70s pale pink sequined and beaded long sleeve jersey gown / maxi dress! Features a pleated tailored bodice, encrusted with hand-sewn sequins and beads at...

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1970s Evening Gowns

1990s Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Sequin Open Back Vintage 90s Dress Gatsby
1990s Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Sequin Open Back Vintage 90s Dress Gatsby

1990s Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Sequin Open Back Vintage 90s Dress Gatsby

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing early 90s royal blue silk chiffon beaded sequin long sleeve dress ! Thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout look phenomenal on, especially while dancing.

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment
1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment: An extraordinary example of the classic Art Deco style dress worn by those ultra-modern "flapper" types...

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1920s French Wedding Dresses

1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown

1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown

By Ted Lapidus

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful early 1990s TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue silk beaded evening halter gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads in silver and blue, sequins in blue and pearls throughout the...

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1980s Evening Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded 'Playing Cards' Print Silk Dress, FW 2001
Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded 'Playing Cards' Print Silk Dress, FW 2001

Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded 'Playing Cards' Print Silk Dress, FW 2001

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB


▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: XS ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6f...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dimitri Kritsas Haute Couture New York 1960s-70 Black Bead & Fringe Evening Gown
Dimitri Kritsas Haute Couture New York 1960s-70 Black Bead & Fringe Evening Gown

Dimitri Kritsas Haute Couture New York 1960s-70 Black Bead & Fringe Evening Gown

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Black rayon crepe gown has a low V neckline, the dress bodice has an applique of beads & cording that give the look of a vest, the short sleeves, like the bodice is set with cording ...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Little sheer iridescent beads and sequins feature here and there over the pattern, which adds a lovely touch as they slightly catch the light as you move.

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1990s Evening Dresses

Sleeveless wrapped and printed evening dress with bead work on waist André Laug
Sleeveless wrapped and printed evening dress with bead work on waist André Laug

Sleeveless wrapped and printed evening dress with bead work on waist André Laug

By André Laug

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Sleeveless wrapped and printed evening dress with beaded work. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Snap to close it in the middle front.

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown

Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown

By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt.

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1990s American Evening Gowns

NWT Vintage Valentino Fully Beaded Blush Pink Open Back Cocktail Dress It 40
NWT Vintage Valentino Fully Beaded Blush Pink Open Back Cocktail Dress It 40

NWT Vintage Valentino Fully Beaded Blush Pink Open Back Cocktail Dress It 40

By Valentino

Located in Montgomery, TX

NWT Vintage Valentino Fully Beaded Cocktail Dress Designer size - 40 Blush Pink Colors Paillette of Crystals, Tube Beads and Flower-shape Sequins Embellishment over the Nude Tulle.

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s
Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s

Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Embellished all over with silver-plate hollow beads and crystal seed and bugle beads in an arabesque fern pattern; 6-string fringe of clear crystal seed beads hang from hip bow.

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

Vintage BIll Blass Black 1990s Beaded Size 6 / 8 90s Strapless Evening Dress
Vintage BIll Blass Black 1990s Beaded Size 6 / 8 90s Strapless Evening Dress

Vintage BIll Blass Black 1990s Beaded Size 6 / 8 90s Strapless Evening Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning 1990s BILL BLASS black crepe beaded strapless evening gown! Features thousands of slimming black beads hand-sewn throughout.

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1990s American Evening Gowns

Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s
Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s

Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s

By Original by Rudolf

Located in Tucson, AZ

Cap sleeve cocktail dress with round neckline and blouson bodice. Fully beaded with clear, silver-lined beads and rhinestones from shoulders to hips; draped, pleated cummerbund waist.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Vivienne Tam Black and Red Sheer Beaded 1990s 90s Midi Dress & Slip
Vintage Vivienne Tam Black and Red Sheer Beaded 1990s 90s Midi Dress & Slip

Vintage Vivienne Tam Black and Red Sheer Beaded 1990s 90s Midi Dress & Slip

By Vivienne Tam

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1990s VIVIENNE TAM black and red beaded semi sheer midi dress and matching slip! Features thousands of hand-sewn red and black seed beads and rhinestones with an A...

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1990s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown
1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown

1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown

By A.J. Bari

Located in San Diego, CA

Features a fitted black silk velvet bodice, w/ gold glitter thorughout, and gold beads and sequins down the front. Gold rainbow silk plisse skirt.

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1980s Evening Gowns

1990s Sexy Black Beaded Sequin Nude Illusion Size 6 Vintage 90s Bodycon Dress
1990s Sexy Black Beaded Sequin Nude Illusion Size 6 Vintage 90s Bodycon Dress

1990s Sexy Black Beaded Sequin Nude Illusion Size 6 Vintage 90s Bodycon Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1990s black beaded bodcon nude illusion mini dress! Features a fully beaded fitted corset bodice, with thousands of hand-sewn black beads throughout the front and back.

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Morton Myles Size 10 Pink / Purple Fortuny Pleated Silk Beaded 80s Dress
1980s Morton Myles Size 10 Pink / Purple Fortuny Pleated Silk Beaded 80s Dress

1980s Morton Myles Size 10 Pink / Purple Fortuny Pleated Silk Beaded 80s Dress

By Morton Myles

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 80s MORTON MYLES pink / purple fortuny pleated long sleeve beaded and pearl dress! The perfect shade of somewhere between pink and purple!

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Lillie Rubin 1980s Ivory Off White + Gold Lace Sequin Beaded Vintage 80s Dress
Lillie Rubin 1980s Ivory Off White + Gold Lace Sequin Beaded Vintage 80s Dress

Lillie Rubin 1980s Ivory Off White + Gold Lace Sequin Beaded Vintage 80s Dress

By Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

Features an ivory lace with thousands of hand-sewn gold sequins and beads. Long sleeve cuffs and hem have elastic and gold sequins. hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closur...

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1980s Indian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage black brown floral velvet beaded backless bias slip dress gown M - L
Vintage black brown floral velvet beaded backless bias slip dress gown M - L

Vintage black brown floral velvet beaded backless bias slip dress gown M - L

Located in Milano, Lombardia

It features several areas of intricate sequin and beaded embroidery. Cut in the style of a slip dress, it features thin spaghetti straps, a slightly draped cowl neckline and wonderfu...

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1990s Evening Dresses

Rose Taft CHIC! Couture Beaded and Blue Satin Evening Gown Plus Size 16/18
Rose Taft CHIC! Couture Beaded and Blue Satin Evening Gown Plus Size 16/18

Rose Taft CHIC! Couture Beaded and Blue Satin Evening Gown Plus Size 16/18

By ROSE TAFT

Located in Palm Desert, CA

It is so spectacular with combinations of embroidery, metallic gold braided trim and beads. Our client paid over $7000 for this dress (we saw the original tag), and it was worth it!

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1990s American Evening Gowns

1990s Vakko Size 4 Black Suede Leather Chiffon Beaded Vintage 90s Bodycon Dress
1990s Vakko Size 4 Black Suede Leather Chiffon Beaded Vintage 90s Bodycon Dress

1990s Vakko Size 4 Black Suede Leather Chiffon Beaded Vintage 90s Bodycon Dress

By VAKKO

Located in San Diego, CA

Dress features a sweetheart neckline with black sheer silk chiffon above the bust on the front and back. Hand sewn metallic beads throughout the bodice. Hidden zipper up the back wit...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1990s Does 1920s Black and Red Burgundy Lace Beaded Fringe Vintage Flapper Dress
1990s Does 1920s Black and Red Burgundy Lace Beaded Fringe Vintage Flapper Dress

1990s Does 1920s Black and Red Burgundy Lace Beaded Fringe Vintage Flapper Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible 90s does 20s black and red / maroon burgundy lace beaded fringe short sleeve flapper dress! Features a black mesh lace with thousands of hand-sewn black sequins and beads ...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

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Beaded Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of beaded gowns for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black beaded gowns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Beaded gowns such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Bob Mackie, Oscar De La Renta and Halston are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 57 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Beaded Gowns?

On average, beaded gowns on 1stDibs sell for $1,200, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $112,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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.

Questions About Beaded Gowns

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, a beaded dress can be taken in. However, the process is generally more time-consuming because individual beads need to be removed during the alteration process. As a result, you can typically expect to pay a professional seamstress or tailor more for altering beaded dresses. On 1stDibs, find a variety of beaded dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Ball gowns are sometimes called evening gowns or gowns. It is also technically correct to refer to a ball gown as a dress. However, the term dress can also describe pieces that are more casual than gowns. Shop a range of ball gowns from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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