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Vintage Black Tie Beaded Gown

OLEG CASSINI 'Black Tie' Beaded Gown Size 6
OLEG CASSINI 'Black Tie' Beaded Gown Size 6

OLEG CASSINI 'Black Tie' Beaded Gown Size 6

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Oleg Cassini gown is composed of a beaded and sequin silk. Features a center back zipper closure. Some beading missing, overall great condition. **Please cross-reference meas...

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20th Century American Vintage Black Tie Beaded Gown

White and gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE
White and gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE

White and gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE

By BLACK TIE

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White and gold beaded cocktail dress . Shell composition: silk. Lining composition: rayon. Shoulder pad. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 8 (US) M

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1980s Chinese Vintage Black Tie Beaded Gown

Gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI
Gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI

Gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Gold beaded cocktail dress with bead fringes . Main fabric composition: 100% silk. Lining: 100% rayon. Padded bra. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye. Size on tag 6 ...

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1980s Chinese Vintage Black Tie Beaded Gown

Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s
Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s

Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Tucson, AZ

It even has beaded fringe that keeps moving long after you stop (even though no one did back then). 80s power gown of beaded black illusion lace.

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1980s American Vintage Black Tie Beaded Gown

Fully embroidered with sequin and beads dress Black Tie By Oleg Cassini
Fully embroidered with sequin and beads dress Black Tie By Oleg Cassini

Fully embroidered with sequin and beads dress Black Tie By Oleg Cassini

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Fully embroidered dress with sequin and beads on a silk chiffon base. Rayon lining. Size L

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Cocktail dress with silver beads and sequins OLEG CASSINI Black Tie
Cocktail dress with silver beads and sequins OLEG CASSINI Black Tie

Cocktail dress with silver beads and sequins OLEG CASSINI Black Tie

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cocktail dress with silver beads and sequins on a silk grey base. No fabric composition tag for lining but probably acetate or rayon. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middl...

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1970s Chinese Vintage Black Tie Beaded Gown

Cocktail dress made of gold sequin and beads fringes BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI
Cocktail dress made of gold sequin and beads fringes BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI

Cocktail dress made of gold sequin and beads fringes BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cocktail dress made of gold sequin and beads fringes on a silk base. Rayon lining. Shoulder pad. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Split on the middle back, lenght = 15cm...

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OLEG CASSINI Black Tie Black Velvet Sweet Heart Strapless Beaded Gown Size 8 10
OLEG CASSINI Black Tie Black Velvet Sweet Heart Strapless Beaded Gown Size 8 10

OLEG CASSINI Black Tie Black Velvet Sweet Heart Strapless Beaded Gown Size 8 10

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Oleg Cassini Black Tie gown is composed of a black velvet. Features an absolutely stunning beaded bust with sweet heart neckline.

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Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 2 1990s Black + Nude Beaded Silk Mini 90s Halter Dress
Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 2 1990s Black + Nude Beaded Silk Mini 90s Halter Dress

Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 2 1990s Black + Nude Beaded Silk Mini 90s Halter Dress

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 90s OLEG CASSINI black and nude silk beaded and sequined halter mini dress! Features nude silk under a black silk mesh overlay/ Thousands of hand-sewn silver and black sequins a...

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1980s Oleg Cassini Size 6 Black Beaded Vintage 80s Cut - Out Rayon Mini Dress
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 6 Black Beaded Vintage 80s Cut - Out Rayon Mini Dress

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 6 Black Beaded Vintage 80s Cut - Out Rayon Mini Dress

By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy, yet classic late 80s Black Tie OLEG CASSINI black beaded mini dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn seed beads throughout the front and back bodice. Cut-outs at each shoulder...

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Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 8 Beautiful 1990s Gold Silk Beaded  90s Dress
Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 8 Beautiful 1990s Gold Silk Beaded  90s Dress

Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 8 Beautiful 1990s Gold Silk Beaded 90s Dress

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1990s OLEG CASSINI gold beaded silk dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold and silver seed beads along the top front and back bust and sleeves. Wonderful tailored fit,...

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1980s Oleg Cassini Size 14 / 16 Purple Beaded Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 14 / 16 Purple Beaded Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 14 / 16 Purple Beaded Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress

By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 80s OLEG CASSINI purple beaded silk chiffon drop waist handkerchief hem sequins dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads in pink, purple, blue and ...

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Vintage Oleg Cassini Beaded Evening Dress w Cutwork Bodice & Thigh High Slit
Vintage Oleg Cassini Beaded Evening Dress w Cutwork Bodice & Thigh High Slit

Vintage Oleg Cassini Beaded Evening Dress w Cutwork Bodice & Thigh High Slit

By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Portland, OR

This is a show stopping vintage black Oleg Cassini Black Tie evening gown with a 24" front side slit, and a beautifully beaded bodice with open center.

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Boléro and cocktail dress with embroidery beaded back Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Boléro and cocktail dress with embroidery beaded back Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Boléro and cocktail dress with embroidery beaded back Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black velvet boléro and cocktail dress with embroidery beaded back.Shoulder pad on the boléro. Sleeveless dress with zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Fabric composition: 65% acet...

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Beaded Vintage Gown with Tie Die Effect
Beaded Vintage Gown with Tie Die Effect

Beaded Vintage Gown with Tie Die Effect

Located in London, GB

A stunning gown with wonderful embellishment. The dress has a round neckline and v backline with a side zip opening. It is a colourful mix of pinks and lilac with sequin and bead d...

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Oleg Cassini Beaded Flapper Style Dress
Oleg Cassini Beaded Flapper Style Dress

Oleg Cassini Beaded Flapper Style Dress

By BLACK TIE, Oleg Cassini

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Oleg Cassini designed flapper style dress in black silk crepe with silver sequins and silver and hematite bead.
Inverted pleats release below hip with beaded motifs ins...

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1980s American Vintage Black Tie Beaded Gown

Full beaded cocktail dress draped in the back Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Full beaded cocktail dress draped in the back Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Full beaded cocktail dress draped in the back Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Full beaded cocktail dress draped in the back. Shell: silk . Lining: rayon. Zip in the middle back, shoulder pads. Split in the middle back = 10 cm Size 8 (Us) but fit 10 (Us) L

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1980s Chinese Vintage Black Tie Beaded Gown

Auth BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI Vintage Black Beaded EVENING DRESS Size M
Auth BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI Vintage Black Beaded EVENING DRESS Size M

Auth BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI Vintage Black Beaded EVENING DRESS Size M

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Rome, Rome

Brand: BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI Logos & Tags: 'BLACK TIE - Oleg Cassini' tag Condition rate & details (please read our condition chart below): VERY GOOD CONDITION: An item i...

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BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI Vintage Brown BEADED EVENING DRESS w/ Fringes 8
BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI Vintage Brown BEADED EVENING DRESS w/ Fringes 8

BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI Vintage Brown BEADED EVENING DRESS w/ Fringes 8

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Rome, Rome

Brand: BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI Logos & Tags: 'BLACK TIE - Oleg Cassini' tag, composition tag, size tag (8) Condition rate & details (please read our condition chart below): V...

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1990s Oleg Cassini Size 10 Brown and Gold Beaded Vintage 90s Silk Dress
1990s Oleg Cassini Size 10 Brown and Gold Beaded Vintage 90s Silk Dress

1990s Oleg Cassini Size 10 Brown and Gold Beaded Vintage 90s Silk Dress

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage OLEG CASSINI brown, gold and bronze sleeveless silk beaded 'leaf' print cocktail dress! Features thousands of gold beads throughout. Hidden zipper up the back with ...

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Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 8 1990s Burnt Orange Beaded 90s Long Sleeve Silk Dress

Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 8 1990s Burnt Orange Beaded 90s Long Sleeve Silk Dress

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage OLEG CASSINI burnt orange and gold beaded long sleeve high neck silk cocktail dress! Features hundreds of gold beads around the neck, chest and each sleeve cuff. Ch...

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Oleg Cassini Black Tie Multi Colored Beaded Vintage Evening Dress
Oleg Cassini Black Tie Multi Colored Beaded Vintage Evening Dress

Oleg Cassini Black Tie Multi Colored Beaded Vintage Evening Dress

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Portland, OR

This is a fun vintage dress from Oleg Cassini for Black Tie that is covered in bugle beads that define a multi colored swirl pattern print in shades of blue, red, purple, pink, yello...

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1980's Oleg Cassini Beaded Alphabet Cocktail Dress

1980's Oleg Cassini Beaded Alphabet Cocktail Dress

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous 1980's cocktail dress from Oleg Cassini is fully embellished with multi-colored beads and sequins. Letters of the alphabet and geometric shapes are crafted from hand sewn gl...

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1980s Vintage Black Tie Beaded Gown

Vintage black Tie Gold Silk Beaded Long Evening Gown with Open Back
Vintage black Tie Gold Silk Beaded Long Evening Gown with Open Back

Vintage black Tie Gold Silk Beaded Long Evening Gown with Open Back

By BLACK TIE

Located in Portland, OR

This is a stunning vintage gold silk beaded Black Tie evening dress from the 1980's. This incredible long dress is covered in silver and gold bugle beads and is so beautiful in pers...

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Oleg Cassini Seventies Sequin Beaded Backless Evening Dress
Oleg Cassini Seventies Sequin Beaded Backless Evening Dress

Oleg Cassini Seventies Sequin Beaded Backless Evening Dress

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Oleg Cassini Seventies Sequin Beaded Backless Evening Dress. DIsco era divine, so much prettier in person. Size 2 Bust 36 Waist 26" Hips 37" Length 54" Great pre owned condition , mi...

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

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Vintage Black Tie Beaded Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage black tie beaded gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Red and more. If you’re looking for a vintage black tie beaded gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini and BLACK TIE — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Black Tie Beaded Gown?

Prices for a vintage black tie beaded gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $257 and can go as high as $1,150, while, on average they fetch $698.

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