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Versace Jeans Couture 1990s Chess and Tropical Flowers Print Dress
Versace Jeans Couture 1990s Chess and Tropical Flowers Print Dress

Versace Jeans Couture 1990s Chess and Tropical Flowers Print Dress

By Versace Jeans Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Nice, FR

VERSACE JEANS COUTURE 1990s chess and tropical flowers print dress from GIANNI VERSACE era. This

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20th Century Italian Day Dresses

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John Wayne Playing Chess Fine Art Print
John Wayne Playing Chess Fine Art Print

John Wayne Playing Chess Fine Art Print

By Paul Slade

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Academy Award-winner for his role in "True Grit". This candid image features the star playing chess

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1950s Color Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Nicole Miller Chess Print Pawn Horse Queen King Jacket Dress
Nicole Miller Chess Print Pawn Horse Queen King Jacket Dress

Nicole Miller Chess Print Pawn Horse Queen King Jacket Dress

By Nicole Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nicole Miller chess print pawn horse queen king jacket dress Nicole Miller makes special occasion

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1990s Unknown Day Dresses

Louis Vuitton mini-dress with chess, Yellow
Louis Vuitton mini-dress with chess, Yellow

Louis Vuitton mini-dress with chess, Yellow

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Lugano, CH

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1970's Jean Chess Gold Sequinned Halter Gown and Jacket
1970's Jean Chess Gold Sequinned Halter Gown and Jacket

1970's Jean Chess Gold Sequinned Halter Gown and Jacket

Located in London, GB

Jaw-dropping 1970's gold sequinned halter gown and jacket ensemble by Jean Chess. The dress is an

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Vintage Nicole Miller Novelty " Chess Print " Silk Dress

Vintage Nicole Miller Novelty " Chess Print " Silk Dress

By Nicole Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique, yet sexy vintage Nicole Miller dress! Flattering body-hugging (in all the right places

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1950s Chess Print Cotton Dress

1950s Chess Print Cotton Dress

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Size: 42 italian

1950s Chess Print Cotton Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This lovely 1950s dress is in a gray, black and yellow chess print cotton fabric. It has very short

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1950s Italian Day Dresses

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Chess Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary chess dress for your needs in our varied inventory. 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 and more. You’re likely to find the perfect chess dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th 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 Gianni Versace, Nicole Miller and Versace Jeans Couture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chess Dress?

On average, a chess dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,629, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $4,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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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