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Liquid Satin

1930s Haute Couture Black Liquid Satin Maxi Dress with Open Sleeves
1930s Haute Couture Black Liquid Satin Maxi Dress with Open Sleeves

1930s Haute Couture Black Liquid Satin Maxi Dress with Open Sleeves

Located in London, GB

Of complex construction, the body is tailored from inky black liquid satin and has a panelled construction with pleating across the shoulder.

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1930s French Evening Dresses

Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s
Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s

Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discourage the use of underwear, and to the bias-cut liquid satin fabric that hugs every curve. It simult...

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

Blumarine Early 2000s Pistachio Green Floral-Embellished Knit And Satin Three-Piece Ensemble
Blumarine Early 2000s Pistachio Green Floral-Embellished Knit And Satin Three-Piece Ensemble

Blumarine Early 2000s Pistachio Green Floral-Embellished Knit And Satin Three-Piece Ensemble

By Blumarine

Located in Paris, FR

The reverse of the cardigan is clean and unadorned, allowing the contrast between the matte knit and the liquid satin of the skirt to read clearly. Size M (IT42/FR38) — Italian size ...

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Early 2000s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Liquid Silk Blend Satin Wide-Leg Pants
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Liquid Silk Blend Satin Wide-Leg Pants

S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Liquid Silk Blend Satin Wide-Leg Pants

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a luxurious pair of golden silk-blend pants designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 2001 collection. The silk and viscose blend and wide-leg construction give these...

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Early 2000s Italian Pants

1930s Grecian Recouture Bridal Gown in Antique Silk Satin with Convertible Lace
1930s Grecian Recouture Bridal Gown in Antique Silk Satin with Convertible Lace

1930s Grecian Recouture Bridal Gown in Antique Silk Satin with Convertible Lace

Located in Kingston, NY

A one-of-a-kind bridal gown, authored entirely by hand by Colleema from an antique liquid silk-satin wedding gown of the 1930s. This is not a restoration and not a remake, but a Reco...

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress
2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress

2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Emmy Rossum wore a fuchsia version to Metropolitan Opera Gala in March 2012, and Kylie Minogue wore it in electric blue to the 2012 Brit Awards. It is tailored from liquid black silk...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

2007 Valentino Runway Documented Black Silk Dress with Art Deco Buckle
2007 Valentino Runway Documented Black Silk Dress with Art Deco Buckle

2007 Valentino Runway Documented Black Silk Dress with Art Deco Buckle

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Tailored from a luscious black silk-mix satin giving a liquid look to the dress. It has a graceful sleeveless, column construction with a high neckline.

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Black and Silver *Larger Size* Ombré New Look Strapless Party Dress – L, 1950s
Black and Silver *Larger Size* Ombré New Look Strapless Party Dress – L, 1950s

Black and Silver *Larger Size* Ombré New Look Strapless Party Dress – L, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

fabric: nylon chiffon, nylon lace, poly Duchess satin noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: replaced bodice lace condition: near mint with evidence of faint liquid stains on sati...

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1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses

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VTG 1950 LIQUID GOLD  EVENING DRESS
VTG 1950 LIQUID GOLD  EVENING DRESS

VTG 1950 LIQUID GOLD EVENING DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a 1940-1940 Lyn Delle liquid Gold Satin/silk with thin black stripes evening dress.

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Deco Couture Gown
1930s Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Deco Couture Gown

1930s Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Deco Couture Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An absolutely breathtaking and incredibly rare candlelight liquid silk satin trained custom couture gown dating back to the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour.

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1930s Wedding Dresses

1950's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Champagne Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown
1950's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Champagne Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown

1950's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Champagne Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown

By Jacques Griffe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A truly magnificent and highly coveted Jacques Griffe haute couture champagne liquid silk satin hourglass bustier gown dating back to the early 1950's.

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1950s French Wedding Dresses

2010 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruby Red Silk Sheer Black Bra Bias-Cut Gown
2010 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruby Red Silk Sheer Black Bra Bias-Cut Gown

2010 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruby Red Silk Sheer Black Bra Bias-Cut Gown

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The fabric itself is a masterpiece; luxurious ruby red liquid silk satin with a sheer red organza bodice.

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2010s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress
1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress

1920s Black Liquid Satin Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

This stunning black liquid satin 1920's flapper dress has a fabulous black panelled flounce to the skirt which reveals a bright fuchsia pink underlay.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown
Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown

Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown

Located in NEWARK, GB

A superbly gorgeous design, the dress is very figure flattering and made from rich inky Black, liquid satin that falls and flows so elegantly. It is a sleeveless dress with thin str...

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Mid-20th Century British Evening Dresses

Biba 70's Liquid Satin & Marabou Feather Maxi Wrap Gown Robe
Biba 70's Liquid Satin & Marabou Feather Maxi Wrap Gown Robe

Biba 70's Liquid Satin & Marabou Feather Maxi Wrap Gown Robe

By Biba, Barbara Hulanicki Biba

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

A glamorous artefact of London’s 1970s art-deco revival, this liquid-satin wrap gown by Biba captures the intoxicating decadence that defined Barbara Hulanicki’s visionary aesthetic.

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1970s British Peignoirs

1930s Black Bias Cut Liquid Satin Novelty Musical Print Halterneck Dress
1930s Black Bias Cut Liquid Satin Novelty Musical Print Halterneck Dress

1930s Black Bias Cut Liquid Satin Novelty Musical Print Halterneck Dress

Located in London, GB

Incredible vintage 1930s bias cut satin floor length dress with purple and green twisted chiffon to secure the halter neck. The dress features a lovely and unusual novelty abstract, ...

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1930s American Evening Dresses

Christian Dior 1998 Dress and Shawl
Christian Dior 1998 Dress and Shawl

Christian Dior 1998 Dress and Shawl

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Norwich, GB

Subtle cowl neckline with a liquid textured satin lilac colour. Condition The dress is in very good overall condition with minor wear to the material near the zip.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Gold Beaded Liquid Satin Evening Gown
1930s Gold Beaded Liquid Satin Evening Gown

1930s Gold Beaded Liquid Satin Evening Gown

Located in London, GB

A very eye catching original Art Deco beaded and sequinned dress in extraordinary condition for its age. The exquisite angled 'bow tie' design is repeated all over the dress and the ...

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1930s British Cocktail Dresses

1920s Floor Length Satin Tulip Print Flapper Gown
1920s Floor Length Satin Tulip Print Flapper Gown

1920s Floor Length Satin Tulip Print Flapper Gown

Located in London, GB

Wonderful original 1920's black liquid satin floor length flapper gown. This is a loose fitting, bias-cut dress with scooped neckline and double spaghetti straps.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Liquid Gold Satin Floral Print Bias Cut Dress
1930s Liquid Gold Satin Floral Print Bias Cut Dress

1930s Liquid Gold Satin Floral Print Bias Cut Dress

Located in London, GB

This sensational liquid gold satin bias cut dress; an original vintage 1930s piece, is one of the best we have ever seen.

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1930s British Evening Dresses

Chloè Multicolored Floral Jacket, 1980s
Chloè Multicolored Floral Jacket, 1980s

Chloè Multicolored Floral Jacket, 1980s

By Chloé

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Likely from the Lagerfeld era, this 1980s Chloé jacket is done from a liquid silk-satin fabric. The base is an off-black tone and is covered with a variety of floral appliques.

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1980s French Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Navy Silk / Satin Kimono Sash Wrap Dress, 1979
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Navy Silk / Satin Kimono Sash Wrap Dress, 1979

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Navy Silk / Satin Kimono Sash Wrap Dress, 1979

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The fabric is a rich navy-blue woven silk complete with liquid satin trimming. I adore the low-cut plunge bodice and broadly-cut cuffed kimono sleeves.

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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

BIBA 70S SATIN GOWN
BIBA 70S SATIN GOWN

BIBA 70S SATIN GOWN

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BIBA 70S SATIN GOWN

By Biba

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Also Has 2 Tiny Abrasions In The Fabric At The Back Bottom Of Skirt Portion And On One Of The Straps ...For A Biba Of This Uber Sexy Caliber And Quality, These Little Boo Boos Are Fo...

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1970s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Rare Liquid Silk Satin Copper Suit
1940s Rare Liquid Silk Satin Copper Suit

1940s Rare Liquid Silk Satin Copper Suit

Located in Rockwood, ON

A really special forties suit that is super rare and hard to find! The color is amazing - it's a rich, luxe copper with an almost deep undertone of pink to it. Made of thick silk sa...

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1940s Skirt Suits

1940s Silk & Ice Blue Satin Inset Tie Gown
1940s Silk & Ice Blue Satin Inset Tie Gown

1940s Silk & Ice Blue Satin Inset Tie Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

Made of a fluid heavier black silk mixed with an ice blue liquid silk satin inset along the front. Its deceptive size wise as it is cut to drape - my mannie is actually a small and i...

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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1949 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Satin Strapless Draped Bridal Gown
1949 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Satin Strapless Draped Bridal Gown

1949 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Satin Strapless Draped Bridal Gown

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredibly gorgeous, unbelievably rare Jeanne Lanvin haute couture sculpted liquid silk-satin hourglass archival gown dating back to fall-winter 1949.

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1940s French Wedding Dresses

Tom Ford Mens Green Velvet Shelton Cocktail Blazer Jacket Size 48R 38R RTL$3980
Tom Ford Mens Green Velvet Shelton Cocktail Blazer Jacket Size 48R 38R RTL$3980

Tom Ford Mens Green Velvet Shelton Cocktail Blazer Jacket Size 48R 38R RTL$3980

By Tom Ford

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Composition 69% Viscose 31% Cotton Cupro Qult Satin Shawl Collar One Button Made in Switzerland TOM FORD Shelton base tuxedo jacket in liquid velvet Satin shawl lapel hand-finished...

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2010s Swiss Jackets

2003 Alexander McQueen Navy Blue Silk Button Embellished Stripes Bias-Cut Gown
2003 Alexander McQueen Navy Blue Silk Button Embellished Stripes Bias-Cut Gown

2003 Alexander McQueen Navy Blue Silk Button Embellished Stripes Bias-Cut Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An ultra glamorous and highly coveted Alexander McQueen navy blue liquid silk satin button embellished stripes bias-cut gown dating back to his sensational 2003 spring-summer 'Irene'...

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Early 2000s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1994 Karl Lagerfeld Silk & Net Bias Cut Dress
1994 Karl Lagerfeld Silk & Net Bias Cut Dress

1994 Karl Lagerfeld Silk & Net Bias Cut Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Rockwood, ON

This dress is based on lingerie and has the same feel a couture piece of lingerie would have. The silk satin is like liquid and cut on the bias so it shapes and molds itself tot he b...

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1952 Charles James Couture Documented Museum-Held Black Princess Coat
Vintage 1952 Charles James Couture Documented Museum-Held Black Princess Coat

Vintage 1952 Charles James Couture Documented Museum-Held Black Princess Coat

By Charles James

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fully lined in a beautiful rust orange liquid silk-satin. The sculpted structure is beyond any outerwear I have come across.

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1950s American Chesterfield Coats

Vintage Purple Liquid Silk Satin Draped Evening Dress With Low Back
Vintage Purple Liquid Silk Satin Draped Evening Dress With Low Back

Vintage Purple Liquid Silk Satin Draped Evening Dress With Low Back

Located in Portland, OR

This is an absolutely stunning vintage purple liquid Silk draped evening dress! The dress has dramatic draping that defines the gorgeous open back and because it is sleeveless, your ...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Pre-Fall 2015 Ricardo Tisci for Givenchy Black Silk Satin & Lace Dress
Pre-Fall 2015 Ricardo Tisci for Givenchy Black Silk Satin & Lace Dress

Pre-Fall 2015 Ricardo Tisci for Givenchy Black Silk Satin & Lace Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is the all black version that was put into production in addition to the ivory one and it is gorgeous with his distinctive edgy touches mixed with high femininity. It combines a...

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2010s Evening Dresses

70s Biba Golden Dress
70s Biba Golden Dress

70s Biba Golden Dress

By Biba

Located in Miami Beach, FL

SIZE 4 BUST 32/33 LENGTH 55 WAIST 26 FABRIC LIQUID GOLDEN SATIN LABEL BIBA EXCELLENT CONDITION CIRCA 70s

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1970s British Evening Gowns

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Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005
Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005

Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005

By Calvin Klein Collection

Located in Marlborough, GB

Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa navy silk gown, 2005 Worn by Natalia Vodianova to the launch party of CK’s Euphoria fragrance, which she was the face of. Sensual and minim...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...

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1950s American Blazers

Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown
Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown

Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown

By Versace

Located in North Wales, PA

A stunning floor-length evening gown from Versace’s Spring/Summer 2005 collection under Donatella Versace. Crafted in a lustrous peach silk satin, the dress features a structured und...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl

By Eavis & Brown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...

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1990s Wedding Dresses

Night blue taffetas evening dress attributed to Christian Dior F.W 1957/58
Night blue taffetas evening dress attributed to Christian Dior F.W 1957/58

Night blue taffetas evening dress attributed to Christian Dior F.W 1957/58

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...

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1950s French Evening Dresses

New Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Pump Heels Sz 10
New Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Pump Heels Sz 10

New Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Pump Heels Sz 10

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

Size: 10

New Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Pump Heels Sz 10

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Pumps * Rare Ad/Runway Heels * Size: 10 * Black Satin Pleated Upper * Leather Insole * Zips Up the Back * 4.75" Heel * Stunning Pink S...

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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier

Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in New York, NY

Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...

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2010s American Bustiers

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl

By Eavis & Brown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...

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1990s Wedding Dresses

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR
Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. ( 2 extra button provided) Lining composition probably rayon or acetate. Hook...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Russian Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Chrysoprase Pendant, Workmaster Henrik Wigström
Russian Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Chrysoprase Pendant, Workmaster Henrik Wigström

Russian Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Chrysoprase Pendant, Workmaster Henrik Wigström

Located in Chesterland, OH

A fabulous quality, antique Imperial egg pendant charm! We present a fabulous egg pendant in the form of a miniature gilt silver chick, charming and detailed, and a gorgeous droplet...

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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Silver, Gilt Metal

Rare Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Sculptural Runway Skirt Suit Velvet Details
Rare Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Sculptural Runway Skirt Suit Velvet Details

Rare Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Sculptural Runway Skirt Suit Velvet Details

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Like a shard of midnight architecture wrapped around the body, this two piece Thierry Mugler ensemble is less a garment than an act of sculptural seduction. The silhouette is so gorg...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Dolce & Gabbana Chartreuse Lace Mini Dress with Red Bead Embroidery, FW 1999
Dolce & Gabbana Chartreuse Lace Mini Dress with Red Bead Embroidery, FW 1999

Dolce & Gabbana Chartreuse Lace Mini Dress with Red Bead Embroidery, FW 1999

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Chartreuse Chantilly lace, crimson red stretch silk satin ▪...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown
John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown

John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown

By John Galliano

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare John Galliano archival Crystal draped evening gown. Size 36 FR (it can fit US 0/2) amazing piece!

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s
Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s

Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1970 OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe halter dress
1970 OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe halter dress

1970 OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe halter dress

By Ossie Clark, Ossie Clark for Radley

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A rare Ossie Clark halter dress in black moss crepe, dating from the 1970s. The dress has a plunging neckline with wide straps that tie at the shoulders, and a fitted high waist th...

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1970s British Maxi Dresses

Hermes 1970s Dress with Lace up Back
Hermes 1970s Dress with Lace up Back

Hermes 1970s Dress with Lace up Back

By Hermès

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black polished cotton dress from Hermes. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline, button front closure to the waist, hip pockets, and a cut out back with adjustable lacing ...

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1970s French Day Dresses

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Liquid Satin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary liquid satin for your needs in our varied inventory. gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have black, brown and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect liquid satin 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. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Mary McFadden are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Liquid Satin?

The price for a liquid satin starts at $372 and tops out at $7,000, and on average, selling for $1,256.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses 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.

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