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Haute Couture - Dior
Haute Couture - Dior

Haute Couture - Dior

By Bruno Bisang

Located in New York City, NY

Bruno Bisang Haute Couture Dior, 1998 16 x 20 inches 40 x 50 cm Edition of 7 23 x 31 inches 60 x 80 cm Edition of 5 35 x 47 inches 90 x 120 cm Editon of 3 Color Gloss Resin Coa...

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Haute Couture - Karen Mulder with Gianfranco Ferré at Dior
Haute Couture - Karen Mulder with Gianfranco Ferré at Dior

Haute Couture - Karen Mulder with Gianfranco Ferré at Dior

By Bruno Bisang

Located in New York City, NY

Bruno Bisang Haute Couture Karen Mulder with Gianfranco Ferré at Dior 16 x 20 inches 40 x 50 cm Edition of 7 23 x 31 inches 60 x 80 cm Edition of 5 35 x 47 inches 90 x 120 cm Ed...

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Yasmeen Ghauri at Guy Laroche, Limited Edition of 3, Fine Art Print
Yasmeen Ghauri at Guy Laroche, Limited Edition of 3, Fine Art Print

Yasmeen Ghauri at Guy Laroche, Limited Edition of 3, Fine Art Print

By Bruno Bisang

Located in Vienna, AT

Bruno Bisang’s “Yasmeen Ghauri at Guy Laroche” is a striking example of limited edition fine art photography, capturing the artistry, precision, and fleeting beauty of Paris haute co...

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Bisang Couture Broadtail Jacket with Leather Fringe
Bisang Couture Broadtail Jacket with Leather Fringe

Bisang Couture Broadtail Jacket with Leather Fringe

Located in US

Bisang Couture jacket featured in a black broadtail fur with leather fringing along the sleeves and hem.

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Bisang Couture Knitted Sheared Beaver Fur Cardigan (Size 14 - Large) coat
Bisang Couture Knitted Sheared Beaver Fur Cardigan (Size 14 - Large) coat

Bisang Couture Knitted Sheared Beaver Fur Cardigan (Size 14 - Large) coat

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Bisang Couture knitted sheared beaver fur open cardigan (Size 14 - Large) in bright magenta color This cardigan has a ruffle collar and sleeves with fluffy light warm feel.

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2010s Canadian Coats

Haute Couture - Cartier
Haute Couture - Cartier

Bruno BisangHaute Couture - Cartier, 1998

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Haute Couture - Cartier

By Bruno Bisang

Located in New York City, NY

Bruno Bisang & Martine Brand Haute Couture Cartier 16 x 20 inches 40 x 50 cm Edition of 7 23 x 31 inches 60 x 80 cm Edition of 5 35 x 47 inches 90 x 120 cm Editon of 3 Color Glo...

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Haute Couture - Emanuel Ungaro
Haute Couture - Emanuel Ungaro

Haute Couture - Emanuel Ungaro

By Bruno Bisang

Located in New York City, NY

Haute Couture - Emanuel Ungaro

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Haute Couture - Helena Christensen at Balmain
Haute Couture - Helena Christensen at Balmain

Haute Couture - Helena Christensen at Balmain

By Bruno Bisang

Located in New York City, NY

Bruno Bisang Haute Couture Helena Christensen at Balmain Fashion, 1998 16 x 20 inches 40 x 50 cm Edition of 7 23 x 31 inches 60 x 80 cm Edition of 5 35 x 47 inches 90 x 120 cm E...

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Haute Couture - Karen Mulder at Chanel
Haute Couture - Karen Mulder at Chanel

Haute Couture - Karen Mulder at Chanel

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Haute Couture - Karen Mulder at Chanel

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Haute Couture - Claudia Schiffer at Versace
Haute Couture - Claudia Schiffer at Versace

Haute Couture - Claudia Schiffer at Versace

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Located in New York City, NY

Haute Couture - Claudia Schiffer at Versace

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Haute Couture - Naomi Campbell at Chanel
Haute Couture - Naomi Campbell at Chanel

Haute Couture - Naomi Campbell at Chanel

By Bruno Bisang

Located in New York City, NY

Haute Couture - Naomi Campbell at Chanel

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Haute Couture - Karen Mulder at Chanel II
Haute Couture - Karen Mulder at Chanel II

Haute Couture - Karen Mulder at Chanel II

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Haute Couture - Karen Mulder at Chanel II

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Helmut Newton shooting Naomi Campbell at Dior
Helmut Newton shooting Naomi Campbell at Dior

Helmut Newton shooting Naomi Campbell at Dior

By Bruno Bisang

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Bruno Bisang Haute Couture Helmut Newton shooting Naomi Campbell at Dior 16 x 20 inches 40 x 50 cm Edition of 7 23 x 31 inches 60 x 80 cm Edition of 5 47 x 35 inches 120 x 90 cm...

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Brand New Bisang Couture Overcoat with Mink Fur trim (Size 10 - Medium)
Brand New Bisang Couture Overcoat with Mink Fur trim (Size 10 - Medium)

Brand New Bisang Couture Overcoat with Mink Fur trim (Size 10 - Medium)

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Brand New Bisang Couture Cashmere and wool blend overcoat with mink fur trim (Size 10 - Medium) Double-breasted two buttons with mink fur notch lapel collar and folded mink fur slee...

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2010s Canadian Coats

Haute Couture - Nina Ricci
Haute Couture - Nina Ricci

Haute Couture - Nina Ricci

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Haute Couture - Nina Ricci

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Archival Pigment

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Bisang Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of bisang couture you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of bisang couture among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of bisang couture is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black, gray, brown and white. An object in our assortment of bisang couture from Bruno Bisang — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in archival pigment print and pigment print.

How Much is a Bisang Couture?

The price for a piece of bisang couture in our collection starts at $500 and tops out at $5,500 with the average selling for $5,500.

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