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Abraham Pelham Haute Couture Gown and Stole
Abraham Pelham Haute Couture Gown and Stole

Abraham Pelham Haute Couture Gown and Stole

Located in Geneva, CH

. Constructed in dark brown silk chiffon, this couture gown is an ultimate example of craftsmanship ! Similar to

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Early 2000s French Ball Gowns

Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk  Evening Dress
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk  Evening Dress

Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Berlin, BE

GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture Black Velvet Brown Taffeta Bow Gown
1980s Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture Black Velvet Brown Taffeta Bow Gown

1980s Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture Black Velvet Brown Taffeta Bow Gown

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This gorgeous black velvet Emanuel Ungaro haute couture gown was entirely made by hand. From the

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1980s French Evening Gowns

F/W 1998 Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano Black Woven Gown
F/W 1998 Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano Black Woven Gown

F/W 1998 Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano Black Woven Gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous black Christian Dior Haute Couture gown, designed by John Galliano. From the

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

F/W 1998 Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano Black Woven Gown

F/W 1998 Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano Black Woven Gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous black Christian Dior Haute Couture gown, designed by John Galliano. From the

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Black Satin Lace Sleeve A-Line Gown
1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Black Satin Lace Sleeve A-Line Gown

1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Black Satin Lace Sleeve A-Line Gown

By Givenchy

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Givenchy Haute Couture gown from the 1960s is handmade for a custom order in black satin with

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1960s French Evening Gowns

1980s Givenchy Couture Velvet Gown
1980s Givenchy Couture Velvet Gown

1980s Givenchy Couture Velvet Gown

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional Haute Couture gown was made by Hubert de Givenchy for the Fall 1982 collection

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1971 LORIS AZZARO gown with beading
1971 LORIS AZZARO gown with beading

1971 LORIS AZZARO gown with beading

By Loris Azzaro

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This stunning 1971 Loris Azzaro haute couture gown is made from taupe jersey with soft gathers

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Haute Couture A/W 1971 Magenta Gown
Christian Dior Haute Couture A/W 1971 Magenta Gown

Christian Dior Haute Couture A/W 1971 Magenta Gown

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Dior Autumn / Winter 1971 Haute Couture by Marc Bohan. The vibrant shade of magenta silk

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Floral Printed Silk Gown No.158143
1960's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Floral Printed Silk Gown No.158143

1960's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Floral Printed Silk Gown No.158143

By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture

Located in Studio City, CA

Early 1960's Pierre Balmain No. 158143 haute couture silk organza floral print gown with multi

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold Heavily Beaded Gown with Belt Size Large
HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold Heavily Beaded Gown with Belt Size Large

HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold Heavily Beaded Gown with Belt Size Large

By HAUTE COUTURE INT'L

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Haute Couture Int'l gown is composed of a heavily beaded silk in gold. The dress features a

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Gowns

HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold and Black Beaded Gown with Opera Coat Size 6
HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold and Black Beaded Gown with Opera Coat Size 6

HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold and Black Beaded Gown with Opera Coat Size 6

By HAUTE COUTURE INT'L

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Haute Couture Int'l ensemble is composed of a beaded silk with floral motif in gold and black

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Gowns

Balmain Haute Couture silk dress
Balmain Haute Couture silk dress

Balmain Haute Couture silk dress

By Balmain, Pierre Balmain Haute Couture

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pierre Balmain Haute Couture (N°132-027) Dress composed of silk chiffon, embroidered with beads and

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1960s French Evening Dresses

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Wrap Chiffon Dress, Size 36FR
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Wrap Chiffon Dress, Size 36FR

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Wrap Chiffon Dress, Size 36FR

By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture - Wrap dress composed of silk chiffon. No composition or size tag, it

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Dress 1980s
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Dress 1980s

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Dress 1980s

By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture, Ted Lapidus

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress from Ted Lapidus. It has long sleeves, a stand up collar and light shoulder padding. There is a beautiful design in silver and white sequins outlined in...

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1980s French Day Dresses

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Silk and Velvet Dress, Size 36FR
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Silk and Velvet Dress, Size 36FR

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Silk and Velvet Dress, Size 36FR

By Ted Lapidus, Ted Lapidus Haute Couture

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture - Dress composed of velvet and silk taffeta. No composition or size tag

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown
Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown

Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown

By Hanae Mori

Located in New York, NY

Floaty Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown from the 1980's. Signature, dreamy cloud and

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s

Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt

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1640s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Haute Couture Metallic Lace Dress, FW 1998
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Haute Couture Metallic Lace Dress, FW 1998

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Haute Couture Metallic Lace Dress, FW 1998

By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture

Located in London, GB

Strapless cocktail dress from Givenchy Haute Couture, Fall-Winter 1998, designed by Alexander

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1996 Runway Chanel Haute Couture Monochrome Evening Gown
1996 Runway Chanel Haute Couture Monochrome Evening Gown

1996 Runway Chanel Haute Couture Monochrome Evening Gown

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Haute Couture show, held at the Ritz, Paris, in January of that year. It is a long sleeve version of

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown
Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown

Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown, a breathtaking masterpiece

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Balmain dress Haute Couture Winter 1985
Pierre Balmain dress Haute Couture Winter 1985

Pierre Balmain dress Haute Couture Winter 1985

By Pierre Balmain Couture

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

BALMAIN - (Made in France) Long pleated blue silk dress embroidered with rhinestones and pearls. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 38FR. 1985 Fall-Winter Collection unde...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown
1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown

1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown

Located in London, GB

This incredible couture made gown was designed in the 1940s but alas, the dress has lost its labels

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1940s French Evening Dresses

2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown
2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown

2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

, heavily embellished haute couture example would cost in excess of $170,000 today. This dress is in

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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE Aqua Draped Gown Size 0 2
CHRISTIAN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE Aqua Draped Gown Size 0 2

CHRISTIAN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE Aqua Draped Gown Size 0 2

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Christian Dior gown is composed of an aqua crepe silk with as silk satin slip. Features an

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20th Century French Evening Gowns

Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1993/94 Spectacular Evening Dress Coat Gown
Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1993/94 Spectacular Evening Dress Coat Gown

Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1993/94 Spectacular Evening Dress Coat Gown

By Nina Ricci

Located in Berlin, BE

masterclass in Haute Couture that radiates elegance, versatility, and modern artistry. The first thing to

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Givenchy Haute Couture dress
Givenchy Haute Couture dress

Givenchy Haute Couture dress

By Givenchy

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE - (Made in France) Red silk and black velvet bustier dress. No size

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1980s French Evening Dresses

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Haute Couture Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of haute couture gowns for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black haute couture gowns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, beige and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 18th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Haute couture gowns such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior and Givenchy are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Haute Couture Gowns?

The prices for haute couture gowns start at $1 and top out at $110,000 with these items, on average, selling for $2,798.

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.

Questions About Haute Couture Gowns
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    A haute couture dress is dress is a dress that was made by an esteemed haute couture designer. Dresses created by haute couture houses are constructed by hand from start to finish. They’re made of the finest materials and are individually tailored to meet the needs of a specific client.

    Haute couture garments are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are examples of universally revered haute couture houses.

    Find haute couture dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Haute couture is the name of custom-designed clothing that select fashion houses produce. To qualify as haute couture, a maker must receive certification from the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris. Each year, this chamber of commerce publishes a list of the current haute couture maisons. Shop a selection of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The difference between couture and haute couture comes down to the regulations and laws of France. A couture fashion label is any label that produces made-to-order pieces for clients. To be accurately identified as haute couture, a couture maison must secure certification from the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris. Each year, this organization publishes a list of current haute couture fashion houses. Explore a large selection of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify haute couture, start by locating the brand label on your item. Once you know who produced it, you can check the official list of haute couture fashion houses published on the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode website to see if the maker is on the list. By law, only maisons that meet certain standards established by the Paris Chamber of Commerce can be considered haute couture. Find a wide variety of apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Versace is haute couture. The Italian fashion house is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which firms can operate with haute couture status.

    More than any designer before him, Gianni Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry "is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way."

    On 1stDibs, find vintage Versace clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Haute couture is described as high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish and is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France. ​​You can shop a variety of top fashion houses' haute couture designs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024
    Yes, Dior is haute couture.

    The French luxury fashion house Christian Dior is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status.

    When Christian Dior launched his haute couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.

    On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Dior apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yes, Balmain is haute couture. The term haute couture refers to high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish. The world of haute couture is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France.

    Fashion designer Pierre Balmain established his now-iconic label in 1945. In the postwar years, Balmain became known for bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim.

    From the dresses favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Whether Mugler is haute couture may vary from year to year. This is due to the fact that the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode updates its list of haute couture fashion houses annually. Generally, the French luxury fashion house founded by Thierry Mugler has regularly appeared on the list of official haute couture fashion houses. Explore a variety of Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if something is haute couture, first look for a size tag. Haute couture is custom-made for the purchaser, eliminating the need for a size tag. Every inch of a haute couture item will be flawless as well. Imperfections like misaligned or uneven stitches, poor-quality fabrics or cheaply made zippers and buttons are a sign that a piece isn't haute couture. You can also consult the list of haute couture fashion houses published by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode every year. The list is accessible on the organization's website. Explore a wide variety of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    In fashion, “haute couture” means "high sewing" or "high dressmaking." Haute couture is French and refers to the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces by an esteemed fashion designer or house for a particular client. 

    Haute couture garments such as dresses are pieces of clothing constructed by hand from start to finish and are made with the highest quality materials. They are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are some of fashion's universally revered haute couture houses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024
    Yes, Louis Vuitton is haute couture. The iconic French luxury brand is a member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body of haute couture as an art form.

    Founded in 1868 as the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture and renamed FHCM in 2017, the organization has around 100 members — and Sidney Toledano, the CEO of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), sits on its executive committee. "Haute couture" is a legal term that, literally translated, means "high sewing" and refers to innovative, hand-crafted garments created for private clients and presented to the public every January and July.

    Find vintage Louis Vuitton Neverfull bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    Worth, the father of haute couture, is Charles Frederick Worth. In 1858, he established the House of Worth in Paris and began creating custom-made dresses for celebrities like Sarah Bernhardt and Jenny Lind and elites of fashion. By the 1870s, he was widely known throughout Europe, and many now consider him the first truly successful fashion designer. Explore a wide variety of apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between luxury and haute couture relates to exclusivity. Luxury is a general term for items made from fine materials and with meticulous crafting techniques that maximize quality, allowing them to be sold for high prices. Makers that produce these items are luxury brands. To be called haute couture, a brand must meet the strict requirements of the Paris Chamber of Commerce. Each year, its commission, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, publishes a list of haute couture fashion houses. Explore a collection of luxury apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between high fashion and haute couture comes down to official recognition. For its pieces to be legally called haute couture, a fashion house must meet the standards set forth by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris, which publishes a list of haute couture labels every year. High fashion is a general term for pieces designed and tailored to order that sell at aspirational price points. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    The difference between ready-to-wear and haute couture comes down to availability and pricing as well as whether or not the brand in question can assert haute couture status (this denomination is protected by law). Haute couture garments are crafted by maisons that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Haute couture items are custom-made and individually tailored to fit the wearer. As a result, they sell for very high prices. Fashion houses produce ready-to-wear apparel on a much larger scale in a range of predetermined sizes and sell it at lower price points. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between prêt-à-porter and haute couture is availability and average price points. Also called ready-to-wear, prêt-à-porter is the term for apparel available for purchase in stores in various sizes. Haute couture pieces are custom-made to fit the wearer's body size and type, as well as their tastes. As a result, haute couture fashion tends to cost significantly more and its pieces are one-of-a-kind. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of apparel and accessories.

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