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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.

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2010s French Day Dresses

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

From designer Andre Michelle, a lovely soft lilac chain mail evening dress. A 1920's showgirl style evening dress designed with sophisticated femininity.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

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

Some of the bands are semi sheer. 2" silver chain mail metal wraps around under the deep cut arm and across the front above the scoop neck.

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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

2000s Marc Jacobs Silver Lamé Flapper Dress
2000s Marc Jacobs Silver Lamé Flapper Dress

2000s Marc Jacobs Silver Lamé Flapper Dress

By Marc Jacobs

Located in London, GB

Different grades of lame have been used with a finer, metallic thread providing a liquid looking smoothness and a heavier textured weave which almost emulates chain mail. The dress h...

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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

NWT Pierre Balmain Sz 40 / 8 Chainmail One Shoulder Grey Wool Metal Mesh Dress
NWT Pierre Balmain Sz 40 / 8 Chainmail One Shoulder Grey Wool Metal Mesh Dress

NWT Pierre Balmain Sz 40 / 8 Chainmail One Shoulder Grey Wool Metal Mesh Dress

By Balmain, Pierre Balmain

Located in San Diego, CA

Brand new with tags early 2000s PIERRE BALMAIN gray wool and cashmere one shoulder chain mail cocktail dress! Features one shoulder of metal mesh chainmail, produced by Whiting & Dav...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

Loris Azzaro Red Sequin and Silk Strapless Gown
Loris Azzaro Red Sequin and Silk Strapless Gown

Loris Azzaro Red Sequin and Silk Strapless Gown

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Topanga, CA

He was also known to use brightly colored chains woven onto shirts to make intricate chain-mail dresses and tops.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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

1970s Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Maxi  Dress
1970s Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Maxi  Dress

1970s Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Maxi Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy Paco Rabanne aluminum chain mail v neck maxi dress . Perfect for studio 54 party.

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Atelier  Couture  Dress Perfect For Red Carpet     NEW
Gianni Versace Atelier  Couture  Dress Perfect For Red Carpet     NEW

Gianni Versace Atelier Couture Dress Perfect For Red Carpet NEW

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Very extravagant black silk Gianni Versace Couture Atelier Dress from 1990's. Amazing construction with Oroton chain mail sewn all over the dress and "shredded" strips of chain han...

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace
Gianni Versace

Gianni Versace

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Gianni Versace

By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gianni Versace Atelier silver metal chain mail cocktail dress. Drape front bust line with slight swing skirt above the knee.

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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

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 Couture, Gianni Versace

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

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

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress & Headpiece
1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress & Headpiece

1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress & Headpiece

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Rockwood, ON

This one is a stunning plasticized aluminum chain mail dress in gold with the signature green backing that this particular range of dresses were known for.

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace Runway Purple & Green Chain Mail Metal Mini Dress
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace Runway Purple & Green Chain Mail Metal Mini Dress

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace Runway Purple & Green Chain Mail Metal Mini Dress

By Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Yukon, OK

Straps have been shortened, but can be let back out if needed. FABRIC: Chain mail metal inner dress with a sheer top layer.

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace Runway Purple & Green Chain Mail Metal Mini Dress
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace Runway Purple & Green Chain Mail Metal Mini Dress

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace Runway Purple & Green Chain Mail Metal Mini Dress

By Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Yukon, OK

Straps have been shortened, but can be let back out if needed. FABRIC: Chain mail metal inner dress with a sheer top layer.

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

Rare 1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress
Rare 1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress

Rare 1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Rockwood, ON

This one is a stunning plasticized aluminum chain mail dress in gold with the signature green backing that this particular range of dresses were known for.

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Lace Trim Chain Mail Metal Mesh Mini Dress
Versace Lace Trim Chain Mail Metal Mesh Mini Dress

Versace Lace Trim Chain Mail Metal Mesh Mini Dress

By Versace

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Versace Lace Trim Chain Mail Metal Mesh Mini Dress. Created of metal mesh in a wonderful shade of purple , trimmed in black lace.

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

VINTAGE VERSACE CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED AMETHYST SILK DRESS with CHAIN MAIL STRAPS
VINTAGE VERSACE CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED AMETHYST SILK DRESS with CHAIN MAIL STRAPS

VINTAGE VERSACE CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED AMETHYST SILK DRESS with CHAIN MAIL STRAPS

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Crystal embellished amethyst silk dress with chain mail straps. Nude tulle inner corset Content: 100% silk Made In Italy Size 40 - US 4 armpit to armpit 16" wai...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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By Guy Laroche

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Located in Miami, FL

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By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

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Chain Mail Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary chain mail dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown and more. If you’re looking for a chain mail dress 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 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Versace, Gianni Versace and Balmain are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Chain Mail Dress?

Prices for a chain mail dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $550 and can go as high as $14,200, while, on average they fetch $2,500.

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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