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.
Category
Chain Mail Dress
Gucci Runway 1920's Showgirl Style Chain Mail Evening Dress
By Gucci, Gianni Versace
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses
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...
Category
Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Recent Sales
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses
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.
Category
Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
Category
1970s Cocktail Dresses
Rare chain mail with metalic lace insert and fringes evening dress Circa 1930
Sold
Size: 36/38 (6/8 us)
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.
Category
1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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...
Category
Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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.
Category
1970s French Cocktail Dresses
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Paco Rabanne Style Chain-Mail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960s Paco Rabanne Style Chain-Mail Dress
Category
1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
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...
Category
1990s Italian Mini 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...
Category
1970s French Evening Dresses
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses
Frederick's of Hollywood 1970s Black Silver Chain Mail Vintage 70s Halter Dress
Sold
Size: Small - Medium
Frederick's of Hollywood 1970s Black Silver Chain Mail Vintage 70s Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Features an attached triangular silver chain mail that acts like a bib necklace. Slinky ruched jersey material stretches to fit.
Category
1970s American Cocktail Dresses
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.
Category
1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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.
Category
Early 2000s Italian 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.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mini 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.
Category
1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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.
Category
1990s Italian Mini Dress
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
People Also Browsed
Roberto Cavalli black/gray bustier
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli black with gray boning bustier has boning in seven sections for a more comfortable fit and wear. The center back has an zipper which measures 9". The shoulder straps ...
Category
1990s Italian Bustiers
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Cardigans
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2007 Black Wool Geometric Paneled V-Neck Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2007 Black Wool Geometric Paneled V-Neck Cocktail Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Designer: Alexander McQueen Collection: c.2007 Style: Sheath Dres...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Category
1960s French Cocktail Dresses
Roberto Cavalli Silky Orange Runway Evening Gown S/S 2004 Size XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - This silky orange evening gown is just like the one famously worn by Cindy Crawford in the Harper's Bazaar Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Editorial. Beautifully const...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
F/W 2007 Roberto Cavalli Black Fur Strip Trim Beaded Suede Shearling Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black suede shearling jacket from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2007 collection features a fitted silhouette trimmed with plush black fur along the collar, cuffs, and hem. Ornat...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Jackets
Chanel Vanity Case Micro Mini 90s Vintage Iridescent Bronze Rare Patent Clutch
$10,920
H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Chanel Vanity Case Micro Mini 90s Vintage Iridescent Bronze Rare Patent Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Bronze Iridescent Vanity Case Rare 1994 [VINTAGE 30 Years} Diamond stitch iridescent patent leather Classic interwoven top handle Magne...
Category
1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
Category
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Chanel Rugby Football Ball
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rugby Football Ball 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Very good condition
Category
1990s Italian Miscellaneous
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w/ Lace & Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...
Category
1940s Cocktail Dresses
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
Category
1980s Italian Tote Bags
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Category
1990s Evening Dresses
Bob Mackie Orange & Black Beaded Tiger Print with Black Chiffon Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exotic evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is an orange and black long sleeve fitted gown with a tiger print beaded pattern, and a full and flowy chiffon skirt. Fully lined. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Peplum Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Black Faille Moire Peplum Jacket from the 1990's. Gaultier's Haute Couture training is evident in this fitted "Bar" style peplum jacket with pointed ...
Category
1990s French Blazers
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Chain Mail Dress", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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.
Read More
Barbra Streisand Channeled Klimt’s ‘Woman in Gold’ in This Shimmering Dress
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
A Chanel Obsessive’s Cache Extends Well beyond Her Walk-In Closet
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Behind the 1970s and ’80s Glam of ‘Halston’ with the Hit Show’s Costume Designer
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
A Short History of Capri Pants, on the 100th Birthday of Their Inventor
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
How the Chanel Jacket Forever Changed What Women Wear
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
A Pair of Shoes — Heels or Flats — Can Tell an Impactful Story
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.
More Ways To Browse
Paco Rabanne Gold Dress
Studio 54 Dress
Versace Red Carpet
Fredericks Of Hollywood Clothing
Paco Rabanne Chain Dress
Vintage Hollywood Gowns
Fredericks Of Hollywood Dress
Fredericks Of Hollywood Vintage Dresses
Versace Red Carpet Dresses
Versace 1988
Versace 2017
Versace Denim Dress
Versace Dress 2016
Versace Ribbon Dress
Versace Sera
Versace Starfish Dress
Versace Vinyl
Versace Vogue