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Chain Mail Clothing

Alexander McQueen chain mail blazer
Alexander McQueen chain mail blazer

Alexander McQueen chain mail blazer

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

- Runway collection: F/W 2010 - "The Bone Collector" Alexander McQueen chain mail blazer size 46 made in Italy color: multi condition: used, good lining have small rips - the loss...

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2010s Blazers

Paco Rabanne New Chain Mail Dress
Paco Rabanne New Chain Mail Dress

Paco Rabanne New Chain Mail Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible metal mesh, chain mail dress in a beautiful red, blue and silver abstract print from Paco Rabanne. It is a sleeveless with a rounded neckline. The dress is unlined an...

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2010s French Day Dresses

2015 Julien MacDonald Runway Showpiece Chain Mail Jacket
2015 Julien MacDonald Runway Showpiece Chain Mail Jacket

2015 Julien MacDonald Runway Showpiece Chain Mail Jacket

By Julien Macdonald

Located in London, GB

The British Crown Jewels served as Julien Macdonald’s starting point for his Fall 2015 collection, inspiring him to explore the opulence and authority of Britain’s queens and other p...

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2010s British Jackets

Saint Laurent Resort 2020 Silver Chain Mail Jumpsuit
Saint Laurent Resort 2020 Silver Chain Mail Jumpsuit

Saint Laurent Resort 2020 Silver Chain Mail Jumpsuit

By Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Expertly designed by Saint Laurent, this NWT silver metal mesh/ Chain Mail jumpsuit features exposed legs with a unique scoop hem for a stunning and versatile look. Elevate your ward...

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2010s Jumpsuits

Gucci Runway 1920's Showgirl Style Chain Mail Evening Dress
Gucci Runway 1920's Showgirl Style Chain Mail Evening Dress

Gucci Runway 1920's Showgirl Style Chain Mail Evening Dress

By Gianni Versace, Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Gucci 2018 runway show presented a featured array of exciting eventful evening wear. From designer Andre Michelle, a lovely soft lilac chain mail evening dress. A 1920's show...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Vintage late 1970s Gold Chain Mail Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Blouse UK 14 US 10
Vintage late 1970s Gold Chain Mail Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Blouse UK 14 US 10

Vintage late 1970s Gold Chain Mail Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Blouse UK 14 US 10

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Nashville, TN

This glamorous 1980's Whiting & Davis gold mesh blouse, is the perfect statement piece of fashion history for your cocktail wardrobe. The angular square cut neckline is edged with ...

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1980s Blouses

Balmain Dress Black Knit Silver Chain Mail Mesh Detail 40 / Fits 4 to 6
Balmain Dress Black Knit Silver Chain Mail Mesh Detail 40 / Fits 4 to 6

Balmain Dress Black Knit Silver Chain Mail Mesh Detail 40 / Fits 4 to 6

By Balmain

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Balmain sleeveless black knit dress with a low scoop neck. Varying bands of knit create a unique bandage effect. Some of the bands are semi sheer. 2" silver ch...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

Versace Oroton F/W 2007 Runway Silver Metal Mesh Chain Mail Open Back Dress
Versace Oroton F/W 2007 Runway Silver Metal Mesh Chain Mail Open Back Dress

Versace Oroton F/W 2007 Runway Silver Metal Mesh Chain Mail Open Back Dress

By Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

VERSACE F/W 2007 Runway Oroton Metal Mesh Open Back Dress Gunmetal Versace Oroton Metal Mesh Chainmail dress with square neckline and low back. About Versace: Founded in 1978 by th...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Late Paco Rabanne Jersey Dress with Chain Mail sleeves
Late Paco Rabanne Jersey Dress with Chain Mail sleeves

Late Paco Rabanne Jersey Dress with Chain Mail sleeves

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contemporary Paco Rabanne dress in black rayon jersey with classis chain mail sleeves with open armholes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Cotton & Chain Mail Combo Wrap Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Cotton & Chain Mail Combo Wrap Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Cotton & Chain Mail Combo Wrap Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

This dress is tailored with different elements. It features black cap sleeves white top and an attached red skirt wrapped around with black chain mail and green ties at waist. The s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

1970s Paco Rabanne chain mail dress
1970s Paco Rabanne chain mail dress

1970s Paco Rabanne chain mail dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970s Paco Rabanne gold chain mail dress. In excellent condition. Fit size 4

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1970s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Chain Mail Mesh Halter Top
Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Chain Mail Mesh Halter Top

Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Chain Mail Mesh Halter Top

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Size: Unmarked (One-Size-Fits-All)

Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Chain Mail Mesh Halter Top

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Atlanta, GA

Get the midas touch with a vintage Whiting & Davis gold chain mail mesh halter top with gold leather ties. The mesh 'fabric' is Whiting & Davis' signature material which hearkens b...

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Late 20th Century American Blouses

Vintage 2000's Paco Rabanne Silver Chain Mail Asymmetric Skirt
Vintage 2000's Paco Rabanne Silver Chain Mail Asymmetric Skirt

Vintage 2000's Paco Rabanne Silver Chain Mail Asymmetric Skirt

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

Vintage 2000's Paco Rabanne silver chain mail skirt . from reflective metallic chain material the skirt features an asymmetric, draped silhouette that cascades into a sleek diagonal...

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Early 2000s French Skirts

Rozae Nichols Chain Mail Metal Mesh Body Jewelry Vest
Rozae Nichols Chain Mail Metal Mesh Body Jewelry Vest

Rozae Nichols Chain Mail Metal Mesh Body Jewelry Vest

By Rozae Nichols

Located in Water Mill, NY

This is fabulous body jewelry, vest made of black silk lined black chain mail or metal mesh strips that drape in curves of different lengths from the shoulders. One size Fits All. L...

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Early 2000s American Vests

Paco Rabanne  Rare Vintage Gold Finish Chain Mail  Jacket
Paco Rabanne  Rare Vintage Gold Finish Chain Mail  Jacket

Paco Rabanne Rare Vintage Gold Finish Chain Mail Jacket

By Paco Rabanne

Located in New York, NY

Rare Vintage Paco Rabanne metal gold finish rings jacket, oval shaped buckle plate with hook for closure in the top front.Jacket is in great vintage condition and metal rings have g...

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Late 20th Century French Blazers

Rare chain mail with metalic lace insert and fringes evening dress Circa 1930
Rare chain mail with metalic lace insert and fringes evening dress Circa 1930

Rare chain mail with metalic lace insert and fringes evening dress Circa 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Rare chain mail with metalic lace insert and fringes evening dress. Hook&eye on the left shoulder strap. Size 36/ 38 (S/M) Museum piece .

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Oroton F/W 2007 Runway Silver Metal Mesh Chain Mail Open Back Dress
Versace Oroton F/W 2007 Runway Silver Metal Mesh Chain Mail Open Back Dress

Versace Oroton F/W 2007 Runway Silver Metal Mesh Chain Mail Open Back Dress

By Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

VERSACE Oroton Metal Mesh Open Back Dress Gunmetal Versace Oroton Metal Mesh Chainmail dress with square neckline and low back. About Versace: Founded in 1978 by the late Gianni Ve...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Valentino 2 piece Wool Skirt Suit with inset Chain Mail Links  Jacket sz 6
1990s Valentino 2 piece Wool Skirt Suit with inset Chain Mail Links  Jacket sz 6

1990s Valentino 2 piece Wool Skirt Suit with inset Chain Mail Links Jacket sz 6

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic early 1990s era Valentino soft speckled gray virgin wool with gray silk lining. The collar, pockets, and trim of jacket are highlighted by chain mail link detail, pin tucke...

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20th Century Italian Skirt Suits

Hammered silver metal/glass stylised 'birds' drop earrings, Paco Rabanne, 1970s
Hammered silver metal/glass stylised 'birds' drop earrings, Paco Rabanne, 1970s

Hammered silver metal/glass stylised 'birds' drop earrings, Paco Rabanne, 1970s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Here he revealed his space-age, anti-fashion ideas of mini dresses made of plastic discs, then chain mail/metal disc clothing, handbags and accessories.

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Vintage 1970s French Chandelier Earrings

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Base Metal

Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Metal Jacket, Early 1968
Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Metal Jacket, Early 1968

Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Metal Jacket, Early 1968

By Paco Rabanne

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare Paco Rabanne jacket from 1968.One of his "first" if not the very first chain mail jacket he made. Rabanne is known for his costume designs for such films as the 1968...

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1960s Jackets

Loris Azzaro Chain Mail Dress
Loris Azzaro Chain Mail Dress

Loris Azzaro Chain Mail Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Geneva, CH

The spirit of the 20's in a 70's Loris Azzaro dress ! Constructed in a white crepe, this unlabeled Azzaro sleeveless shift dress has a slight A-line silhouette. Embellished with silv...

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Vintage DOUGLAS FERGUSON Hand Painted Chain mail Halter Top
Vintage DOUGLAS FERGUSON Hand Painted Chain mail Halter Top

Vintage DOUGLAS FERGUSON Hand Painted Chain mail Halter Top

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fabulous vintage chain mail scarf top by DOUGLAS FERGUSON. A sexy and iconic piece from the archives that drapes over the bust for a provocative fantasy look, hand painted in pink, b...

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1990s Blouses

Gianni Versace Silk Velvet Skirt with Chain Mail Beaded Waist
Gianni Versace Silk Velvet Skirt with Chain Mail Beaded Waist

Gianni Versace Silk Velvet Skirt with Chain Mail Beaded Waist

By Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous cut velvet wrap skirt by Gianni Versace in a beautiful bold pink and turquoise flower pattern. It has an metal mesh or chain mail band around the waist with dangling tur...

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1980s Italian Skirts

1960s Paco Rabanne Style Chain-Mail Dress
1960s Paco Rabanne Style Chain-Mail Dress

1960s Paco Rabanne Style Chain-Mail Dress

Located in New York, NY

1960s Paco Rabanne Style Chain-Mail Dress

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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT Vionnet Gold Asymmetric Chain Mail Mini Dress
NWT Vionnet Gold Asymmetric Chain Mail Mini Dress

NWT Vionnet Gold Asymmetric Chain Mail Mini Dress

By Madeleine Vionnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vionnet gold chain mail mini dress. Designed with asymmetric draping and jersey black back. Fashioned with subtle raw edge adornment around the dress. As seen on Amal Clooney (se...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

1990s Gianni Versace Metal Mesh Chain Mail Dress
1990s Gianni Versace Metal Mesh Chain Mail Dress

1990s Gianni Versace Metal Mesh Chain Mail Dress

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Water Mill, NY

Gianni Versace was a master at combining textures, colors and shapes and this dress gorgeously embodies it all. The body of the dress is a beautiful blue metal mesh or chain mail dre...

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Paco Rabanne 1970s Vintage Chain Mail Metal Mesh Gunmetal Black Halter Top
Paco Rabanne 1970s Vintage Chain Mail Metal Mesh Gunmetal Black Halter Top

Paco Rabanne 1970s Vintage Chain Mail Metal Mesh Gunmetal Black Halter Top

By Paco Rabanne

Located in San Diego, CA

Insanely sexy 70s gunmetal/black chain mail metal disco cropped halter top! This rare gem is attributed to Paco Rabanne. As with many of Rabanne's tops and dresses that do not have c...

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1970s Italian Halter Tops

1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Chain Mail Set:  Halter Top, Necklace and Purse
1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Chain Mail Set:  Halter Top, Necklace and Purse

1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Chain Mail Set: Halter Top, Necklace and Purse

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Whiting and Davis gold chain mail set in original box: Halter top, Necklace and shoulder bag. All with gold leather detailing and ties.

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1980s American Halter Tops

1970s Whting & Davis Gold Chain Mail Metal Mesh Vintage 70s Disco Halter Top
1970s Whting & Davis Gold Chain Mail Metal Mesh Vintage 70s Disco Halter Top

1970s Whting & Davis Gold Chain Mail Metal Mesh Vintage 70s Disco Halter Top

By Whiting & Davis

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy rare 1970s WHITING & DAVIS gold chainmail metal mesh plunging disco Studio 54 Paco Rabbane style halter crop top! Features signature heavy duty chainmail only W&D could produce-...

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1970s American Crop Tops

1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Chain Mail Sexy Disco Vintage 70s Halter Top
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Chain Mail Sexy Disco Vintage 70s Halter Top

1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Chain Mail Sexy Disco Vintage 70s Halter Top

By Whiting & Davis

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1970s WHITING & DAVIS gold metal chainmail halter top! Signature W&D heavy duty metal chain mail drapes the body wonderfully! Gold leather straps tie at top back neck and back w...

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1970s American Halter Tops

Frederick's of Hollywood 1970s Black Silver Chain Mail Vintage 70s Halter Dress
Frederick's of Hollywood 1970s Black Silver Chain Mail Vintage 70s Halter Dress

Frederick's of Hollywood 1970s Black Silver Chain Mail Vintage 70s Halter Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy and rare early 1970s FREDERICKS OF HOLLYWOOD black and silver jersey + chainmail slinky disco halter dress! This rare gem is from the era when Frederick's was a Hollywood go-to ...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Prada Chain Mail Top
Prada Chain Mail Top

Prada Chain Mail Top

By Prada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a top by Prada. It is metal chain mail and features a gathered and hooked detail in the center front. Size 44 (Italy)

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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses

Vendome Gold Chain Mail Vest
Vendome Gold Chain Mail Vest

Vendome Gold Chain Mail Vest

By Vendome

Located in Topanga, CA

Vendome replaced Corocraft, the high end costume jewelry line of Coro, in 1944. It became most popular in the early 60's.

This very rare chain mail vest was designe...

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1960s American Tank Tops

Ferrara for Whiting & Davis 1970s Chain Mail Draped Top
Ferrara for Whiting & Davis 1970s Chain Mail Draped Top

Ferrara for Whiting & Davis 1970s Chain Mail Draped Top

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Killer 1970s Ferrara for Whiting & Davis gold chain mail top. Incredible piece! Heavyweight metallic gold metal features a plunging neckline and cross-over draped bodice. Metallic go...

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1970s American Blouses

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Chain Mail Clothing For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of chain mail clothing you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Gold and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect item from our selection of chain mail clothing may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Paco Rabanne, Gianni Versace and Versace — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 Chain Mail Clothing?

On average, a piece of chain mail clothing on 1stDibs sells for $1,750, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $14,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

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. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

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. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

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. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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