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Couture Kaftan

Pertegaz Couture Gown with Kaftan Overlay and Belt Size Small
Pertegaz Couture Gown with Kaftan Overlay and Belt Size Small

Pertegaz Couture Gown with Kaftan Overlay and Belt Size Small

By Pertegaz

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Pertegaz ensemble is composed of patterned silk and silk chiffon, in purple and white. The strap style dress features a v-back and zipper closure. The beautiful kaftan overlay i...

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20th Century Spanish Evening Gowns

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black sheer flowey cape sleeve asymmetric cape kaftan
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black sheer flowey cape sleeve asymmetric cape kaftan

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black sheer flowey cape sleeve asymmetric cape kaftan

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black sheer flowey cape style sleeves asymmetric high low cape kaftan top Reference: TGAS/F00809 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Mat...

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2010s Capes

A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30
A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30

A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1920/1930 French Haute Couture Rare Collectible Haute Couture coat or kaftan of evening / interior labelled by Chéruit Wormser and Boulanger, 21 place Vendôme Paris.

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1920s French Caftans

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MOSCHINO COUTURE! 1994 ethnic embroidered paisley kaftan dress
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 1994 ethnic embroidered paisley kaftan dress

MOSCHINO COUTURE! 1994 ethnic embroidered paisley kaftan dress

By Moschino

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Amazing MOSCHINO COUTURE! 1994 ethnic embroidered paisley kaftan dress with denim back panel.

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1990s Italian Kaftans

Raksha Silk Kaftan, 1970s
Raksha Silk Kaftan, 1970s

Raksha Silk Kaftan, 1970s

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Size: M

Raksha Silk Kaftan, 1970s

By Raksha

Located in Houston, TX

This luxurious pure silk kaftan is Heaven! The golden threaded RAKSHA gown has an exquisite floral motif embroidery.

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1970s Indian Kaftans

1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture Bucol Paris fabric caftan dress
1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture Bucol Paris fabric caftan dress

1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture Bucol Paris fabric caftan dress

By Givenchy

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Never worn, 1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture, Bucol Paris fabric caftan dress. The BUCOL fabric mill is a famous french silk house based in in Lyon since 1920. The mill specializes i...

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1970s French Kaftans

1960s Nat Kaplan Couture Green, Blue, and Gold Kaftan Dress
1960s Nat Kaplan Couture Green, Blue, and Gold Kaftan Dress

1960s Nat Kaplan Couture Green, Blue, and Gold Kaftan Dress

By Sylvia Kaplan

Located in Houston, TX

Bright and shimmering maxi length couture dress by Nat Kaplan. The dress has a loose shift silhouette with long, wide kimono - like sleeves, and a jewel neckline. The dress features ...

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1960s American Maxi Dresses

Gianni VERSACE "New" Haute Couture Single Piece Titanium Silver Dress- Unworn
Gianni VERSACE "New" Haute Couture Single Piece Titanium Silver Dress- Unworn

Gianni VERSACE "New" Haute Couture Single Piece Titanium Silver Dress- Unworn

By Gianni Versace

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

Gianni VERSACE Haute Couture titanium silver kaftan dress. Gianni's single piece unique design - Unworn, New.

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1980s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Chinese Silk Embroidery - Vintage Signed Piano Shawl
Chinese Silk Embroidery - Vintage Signed Piano Shawl

Chinese Silk Embroidery - Vintage Signed Piano Shawl

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H 83 in W 83 in D 0.015 in

Chinese Silk Embroidery - Vintage Signed Piano Shawl

Located in Nova Scotia, NS

These large scarves or shawls were also common attire in the 1920s Art Deco period and were used in later Morphew Collection wrap around haute couture dresses, kaftans, and scarves. ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Textiles

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Silk, Fabric, Textile, Thread, Organic Material

Babani Couture Kaftan or Party Kimono in green satin with appliqué, circa 1915
Babani Couture Kaftan or Party Kimono in green satin with appliqué, circa 1915

Babani Couture Kaftan or Party Kimono in green satin with appliqué, circa 1915

By Babani

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1910/1920 Asian production for France Couture House Party or Evening kaftan kimono in green silk satin of the famous Parisian House Babani.

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1910s French Caftans

Franco Moschino Runway Couture Embroidered Paisley Kaftan Dress, 1994
Franco Moschino Runway Couture Embroidered Paisley Kaftan Dress, 1994

Franco Moschino Runway Couture Embroidered Paisley Kaftan Dress, 1994

By Moschino Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From Franco Moschino's final collection for the Spring of 1994. Moschino Couture Repitita Juvant label. As seen on the runway in Milan in October 1993.

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20th Century Kaftans

Moschino Couture 1990s Purple Velvet Caftan Dress with Gold Trim and Tassels
Moschino Couture 1990s Purple Velvet Caftan Dress with Gold Trim and Tassels

Moschino Couture 1990s Purple Velvet Caftan Dress with Gold Trim and Tassels

By Moschino

Located in San Francisco, CA

Moschino Couture vintage 1990s deep purple velvet caftan dress with gold button detail at chest, trim and tassels. Amazing sleeves come to a point and are finished with a tassel. Bac...

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1990s Italian Kaftans

A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30
A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30

A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1920/1930 French Haute Couture Rare Collectible Haute Couture coat or kaftan of evening / interior labelled by Chéruit Wormser and Boulanger, 21 place Vendôme Paris.

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1920s French Caftans

A Babani French Couture Orientalist Kaftan/Satin Evening Dress Circa 1930
A Babani French Couture Orientalist Kaftan/Satin Evening Dress Circa 1930

A Babani French Couture Orientalist Kaftan/Satin Evening Dress Circa 1930

By Babani

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1915/1920 France Kaftan interior or evening dress in the Orientalist and Indian taste developed by Madame Babani, famous Parisian seamstress who dressed the society and artist...

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1910s French Caftans

NEW Emilio Pucci Embroidered Silk Sequin Evening Kaftan Maxi Dress Gown 40
NEW Emilio Pucci Embroidered Silk Sequin Evening Kaftan Maxi Dress Gown 40

NEW Emilio Pucci Embroidered Silk Sequin Evening Kaftan Maxi Dress Gown 40

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Stunning Emilio Pucci Evening Gown Pièce unique - you will not see anybody else wearing this fantastic gown Rich silk fully embroidered with sequins in the famous Pucci pattern Slits...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

UNWORN Emilio Pucci Embroidered Silk Sequin Evening Kaftan Maxi Dress Gown 40
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Embroidered Silk Sequin Evening Kaftan Maxi Dress Gown 40

UNWORN Emilio Pucci Embroidered Silk Sequin Evening Kaftan Maxi Dress Gown 40

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Stunning Emilio Pucci Evening Gown Pièce unique - you will not see anybody else wearing this fantastic gown Rich silk fully embroidered with black sequins Lined with Pucci signature ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Thea Porter couture kaftan, circa 1970
Thea Porter couture kaftan, circa 1970

Thea Porter couture kaftan, circa 1970

By Thea Porter

Located in London, GB

An amazing alternative to a traditional evening gown, this Thea Porter couture kaftan is the height of bohemian luxury. Constructed in a patchwork of silk brocade, velvet and chiffon...

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1970s English Caftans

1960's Bob Bugnand Couture Plaid Kaftan Dress With Beads & Rhinestones
1960's Bob Bugnand Couture Plaid Kaftan Dress With Beads & Rhinestones

1960's Bob Bugnand Couture Plaid Kaftan Dress With Beads & Rhinestones

By Bob Bugnand

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: 1960's Bob Bugnand couture Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: GREAT VINTAGE CONDITION- A COUPLE CLEAR CRYSTALS MISSING, THEY ARE THE SMALL ...

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1960s American Maxi Dresses

ANDREW GN  beautiful  Kaftan Gown
ANDREW GN  beautiful  Kaftan Gown

ANDREW GN beautiful Kaftan Gown

By Andrew Gn

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular Caftan from Paris-based designer Andrew Gn . Embelished with black silk chiffon hand made flowers. New with tags. Retails $2400 Bust 54" length 57" In 1996 Andrew Gn l...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Caftans

Handmade Mourjana Silk Embroidered Kaftan
Handmade Mourjana Silk Embroidered Kaftan

Handmade Mourjana Silk Embroidered Kaftan

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning black silk caftan extravagantly embroidered with metallic gold, green, orange and blue threads. Coral and turquoise beading. Traditional V-neck with mandarin collar. Center ...

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20th Century Lebanese Kaftans

1960s Mexican Multi Color Cotton and Ribbon Kaftan
1960s Mexican Multi Color Cotton and Ribbon Kaftan

1960s Mexican Multi Color Cotton and Ribbon Kaftan

Located in Houston, TX

Awesome looking and comfortable comes this Mexican made and multi colored and cotton kaftan. Designed and hand made by Nelly of Puerta Vallarta for wealthy International Trave...

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1960s Mexican Kaftans

1970's Josefa of Mexico Couture Caftan
1970's Josefa of Mexico Couture Caftan

1970's Josefa of Mexico Couture Caftan

By Josefa

Located in Houston, TX

Unbelievable Josefa caftan! Vibrant cotton canvas in blue and purple with blue ribbon details is both pure comfort and makes a statement -- a great statement!!! V-neck with mandari...

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1970s Mexican Kaftans

1970's GIVENCHY Couture chevron striped caftan robe
1970's GIVENCHY Couture chevron striped caftan robe

1970's GIVENCHY Couture chevron striped caftan robe

By Givenchy

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, 1970's GIVENCHY Couture, navy-blue, chevron-striped caftan/robe. White, cotton, french terry base cloth fabrication with Moroccan-style, navy-blue, braided tr...

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1970s French Kaftans

1970's GIVENCHY Couture chevron striped caftan robe
1970's GIVENCHY Couture chevron striped caftan robe

1970's GIVENCHY Couture chevron striped caftan robe

By Givenchy

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, 1970's GIVENCHY Couture, golden yellow, chevron-striped caftan/robe. White, cotton, french terry base cloth fabrication with Moroccan-style, white braided tri...

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1970s French Kaftans

1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture Silk patchwork caftan dress
1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture Silk patchwork caftan dress

1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture Silk patchwork caftan dress

By Givenchy

Located in Newport Beach, CA

1970's GIVENCHY Haute couture Silk crepe stripe caftan dress. Gorgeous, multi-striped, patchwork printed artwork in white, navy, sky blue, and tomato red. Luxurious, light-we...

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1970s French Kaftans

Badgley Mishka Couture Richly Jeweled & Pearl Embellished Gold Silk Caftan NEW
Badgley Mishka Couture Richly Jeweled & Pearl Embellished Gold Silk Caftan NEW

Badgley Mishka Couture Richly Jeweled & Pearl Embellished Gold Silk Caftan NEW

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Badgley Mishka Couture Richly Jeweled & Pearl Embellished Gold Silk Caftan Unworn with store tags One Size Bust 44" Waist 42" Hips 48" Length 62"

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1980s American Kaftans

Vintage Caftan by Carolyn
Vintage Caftan by Carolyn

Vintage Caftan by Carolyn

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous vintage caftan by Carolyn of Montreal with turquoise, green, yellow, orange and white abstract geometric designs on a dark brown background. Total length of front measures 5...

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1970s Canadian Kaftans

1970s Black Caftan w Gold Thread Embroidered Trim & Edging
1970s Black Caftan w Gold Thread Embroidered Trim & Edging

1970s Black Caftan w Gold Thread Embroidered Trim & Edging

Located in Rockwood, ON

I have a few variations of these caftans landing in the shop. All came from a woman who traveled extensively and spent a lot of time in Morocco during the late 1970s and she apparent...

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1970s Kaftans

Vintage Teal Blue Embroidered Silk Kaftan
Vintage Teal Blue Embroidered Silk Kaftan

Vintage Teal Blue Embroidered Silk Kaftan

Located in Houston, TX

The embroidered and beaded detail are only on the front, whereas the back of the kaftan is solid silk. It has a center front placket with hidden snap closures.

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20th Century Indian Day Dresses

1960s Multicolor Silk Ikat Print Kaftan
1960s Multicolor Silk Ikat Print Kaftan

1960s Multicolor Silk Ikat Print Kaftan

Located in Houston, TX

Absolutely gorgeous 1960's silk multi-color ethnic kaftan with long sleeves. The fabric is brightly colored fine silk with a hot pink trim.

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1960s Day Dresses

1960s May and Co. Gold and Purple Kaftan
1960s May and Co. Gold and Purple Kaftan

1960s May and Co. Gold and Purple Kaftan

Located in Houston, TX

This is one of the greatest Kaftans MRS Couture has come across in its 30 plus years of seeking historically relevant couture.

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1960s Hong Kong Caftans

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By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

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By Roberto Cavalli

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Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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By Giorgio Armani

Located in Miami, FL

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Miami, FL

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By Alexandre Vauthier

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Couture Kaftan For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary couture kaftan 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 Brown, Blue and more. If you’re looking for a couture kaftan 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 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Givenchy, Babani and Moschino 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 Couture Kaftan?

Prices for a couture kaftan can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $345 and can go as high as $9,500, while, on average they fetch $1,897.

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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. 

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