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1970's Custom Made Red Silk Tired Dress with Purple Metallic Accents
1970's Custom Made Red Silk Tired Dress with Purple Metallic Accents

1970's Custom Made Red Silk Tired Dress with Purple Metallic Accents

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a lovely custom dress Circa 1970's. The dress is composed of a beautiful red silk with purple metallic accents.

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1960s Custom Vintage Dresses

Reinhard Luthier Custom Purple 1970's Backless Sequin Dress
Reinhard Luthier Custom Purple 1970's Backless Sequin Dress

Reinhard Luthier Custom Purple 1970's Backless Sequin Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare 1970s custom dress by Reinhard Luthier—renowned for his role in French haute couture and as co-founder of Azzaro Couture—exemplifies his daring vision and mastery of color.

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1970s Custom Vintage Dresses

Custom 1960's Silk Floral Print Cocktail Dress
Custom 1960's Silk Floral Print Cocktail Dress

Custom 1960's Silk Floral Print Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We are living for this cocktail moment, by way of this 1960's silk floral dress.The shape is classic 60s, and is adorned with a beautiful floral print. Its cinched waist brings out t...

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1960s Custom Vintage Dresses

Mr. Blackwell Custom 1960s Evening Dress
Mr. Blackwell Custom 1960s Evening Dress

Mr. Blackwell Custom 1960s Evening Dress

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Alford, MA

Mr Blackwell, who opened his eponymous firm in 1958, was known for his custom designs for prominent clients. He was later best known for his "Worst Dressed List" and caustic commenta...

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Mid-20th Century American Custom Vintage Dresses

1960 Custom-Made Daffodil Yellow Embroidered Organza Mini Dress w Rhinestones
1960 Custom-Made Daffodil Yellow Embroidered Organza Mini Dress w Rhinestones

1960 Custom-Made Daffodil Yellow Embroidered Organza Mini Dress w Rhinestones

Located in Gresham, OR

1960 Custom-Made Daffodil Yellow Embroidered Organza Mini Dress w Rhinestone Buttons: Fitted bodice with an A-line skirt, slightly flared sleeves, ruffled neckline.

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1960s American Custom Vintage Dresses

Custom Silk Abstract Print Creamy Peach Shift Dress
Custom Silk Abstract Print Creamy Peach Shift Dress

Custom Silk Abstract Print Creamy Peach Shift Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom shift dress Silk creamy peach with abstract pink and grey print Ruffle sleeves Two side ties Has a bra strap clasp inside Pullover style

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Late 20th Century Custom Vintage Dresses

Custom 1960's Silk Floral Print One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
Custom 1960's Silk Floral Print One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

Custom 1960's Silk Floral Print One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This custom silk floral cocktail dress is such a gem.The one shoulder construction paired with a traditional 1960s skirt shape, radiate glamour.

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1960s Custom Vintage Dresses

Mr. Blackwell Custom Vintage Dress Rhinestones & Jewels
Mr. Blackwell Custom Vintage Dress Rhinestones & Jewels

Mr. Blackwell Custom Vintage Dress Rhinestones & Jewels

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful black silk jersey dress by Mr. Blackwell 'Custom.' Sparkling rhinestones and beads adorn the shoulders and arm cuffs.

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1970s American Custom Vintage Dresses

1960 Spectacular Mr. Blackwell Custom Rhinestone Jeweled Black Cocktail Dress
1960 Spectacular Mr. Blackwell Custom Rhinestone Jeweled Black Cocktail Dress

1960 Spectacular Mr. Blackwell Custom Rhinestone Jeweled Black Cocktail Dress

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Gresham, OR

1960 Spectacular Mr. Blackwell Custom Rhinestone Jeweled Cocktail Dress. Black wool knit knee-length dress with an amazing Art Nouveau-style silver rhinestone, beaded and sequined fr...

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1960s American Custom Vintage Dresses

1970's French Custom Nude Dress Nude with Sequins
1970's French Custom Nude Dress Nude with Sequins

1970's French Custom Nude Dress Nude with Sequins

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The dress features a refined scalloped bib detail across the bodice, lending both delicacy and dimension to its fluid silhouette.

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1970s Custom Vintage Dresses

1950 Custom Made Hunter Green Crewel Cord Embroidered Wool Dress Size 10
1950 Custom Made Hunter Green Crewel Cord Embroidered Wool Dress Size 10

1950 Custom Made Hunter Green Crewel Cord Embroidered Wool Dress Size 10

Located in Gresham, OR

An unusual 1950s custom-made mid-length sleeved forest green wool day dress with gold-tone corded crewel embroidery covering the entire front of dress.

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1950s American Custom Vintage Dresses

Galanos Silk Jersey Purple / Rust / Taupe Balloon Sleeve Custom Made Dress, 70s
Galanos Silk Jersey Purple / Rust / Taupe Balloon Sleeve Custom Made Dress, 70s

Galanos Silk Jersey Purple / Rust / Taupe Balloon Sleeve Custom Made Dress, 70s

By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s James Galanos streamline and sleek draped silk jersey calf-length disco dress in color-blocked purple, rust and taupe. Asymmetrical keyhole neckline enhance this couture qualit...

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1970s American Custom Vintage Dresses

d’Crenza Beverly Hills Vintage Custom Made Little Black Cocktail Dress Size 14
d’Crenza Beverly Hills Vintage Custom Made Little Black Cocktail Dress Size 14

d’Crenza Beverly Hills Vintage Custom Made Little Black Cocktail Dress Size 14

By D'Crenza

Located in Palm Desert, CA

We are proud to have another vintage custom-made dress by Lea d’Crenza Beverly Hills. Mr d’Crenza had a couture shop on Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills and during that time did the mo...

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1960s American Custom Vintage Dresses

1960s Cream Silk Beaded Sequin Custom Cocktail Dress
1960s Cream Silk Beaded Sequin Custom Cocktail Dress

1960s Cream Silk Beaded Sequin Custom Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s custom cocktail dress Cream silk Hand beaded and sequined Back slit and zipper Fully lined Personal property of actress Maria Bello

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1950s Custom Vintage Dresses

1920's Custom Black and Gold Lace Velvet Trimmed Draped Dress
1920's Custom Black and Gold Lace Velvet Trimmed Draped Dress

1920's Custom Black and Gold Lace Velvet Trimmed Draped Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage 1920s dress is composed of a black and gold lace which features a velvet trim. The wrap style dress features hook and eye closures, and snap closures. The waist and slee...

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20th Century Unknown Custom Vintage Dresses

Steven Yearick Bugle Beaded Black and White Chic Dress Custom Made Size 18
Steven Yearick Bugle Beaded Black and White Chic Dress Custom Made Size 18

Steven Yearick Bugle Beaded Black and White Chic Dress Custom Made Size 18

By Stephen Yearick

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Another rare plus size beauty by New York designer Stephen Yearick. This gown is completely hand-beaded in black and white beagle beads black sequins and silver and crystal beads in ...

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1990s Singaporean Custom Vintage Dresses

Vintage 1950's Custom Lace Cocktail Dress Size 2-4
Vintage 1950's Custom Lace Cocktail Dress Size 2-4

Vintage 1950's Custom Lace Cocktail Dress Size 2-4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cocktail dress is composed of black lace with silk. The bodice features scalloped edges with a nude underlay. The skirt is shot with crinoline (not included). There is a zipper...

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1950s American Custom Vintage Dresses

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA SS 94 Artisanal Leather Mini Dress
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA SS 94 Artisanal Leather Mini Dress

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA SS 94 Artisanal Leather Mini Dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Milano, MILANO

Spring Summer 1994 rare and iconic artisanal customized leather mini dress by Maison Martin Margiela.

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1990s Unknown Custom Vintage Dresses

Custom Vintage Off White Cream Iridescent Cocktail Dress Size 2-4
Custom Vintage Off White Cream Iridescent Cocktail Dress Size 2-4

Custom Vintage Off White Cream Iridescent Cocktail Dress Size 2-4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cocktail dress is composed of a off white and cream combination with iridescent hued sequins and faux pearl bead applique. Features sheer sleeves and bodice.There is a center b...

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20th Century Hong Kong Custom Vintage Dresses

F/W 1988 Bob Mackie Runway Beaded Purple Ostrich Feather Mini Dress
F/W 1988 Bob Mackie Runway Beaded Purple Ostrich Feather Mini Dress

F/W 1988 Bob Mackie Runway Beaded Purple Ostrich Feather Mini Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This custom purple strapless mini dress features all of the glitz and sparkle one could ask of a Bob Mackie design.

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1980s North American Custom Vintage Dresses

Vintage Hermes Gold Zodiac Print Scarf Maxi Dress
Vintage Hermes Gold Zodiac Print Scarf Maxi Dress

Vintage Hermes Gold Zodiac Print Scarf Maxi Dress

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabric is printed "Hermes". The dress might be a custom creation. Vintage Hermes Scarf Dress Silk One Size - Free trapeze style No Label - Scarf Marked "Hermes Paris" Excellent Vi...

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20th Century French Custom Vintage Dresses

Bill Blass Custom Emerald Cocktail Strapless Dress & Vest for Martha PB Size 8
Bill Blass Custom Emerald Cocktail Strapless Dress & Vest for Martha PB Size 8

Bill Blass Custom Emerald Cocktail Strapless Dress & Vest for Martha PB Size 8

By Bill Blass

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Size and fabric tag removed, appears to be a modern 6-8. Beautifully made. Dress is entirely lined. Center back slit on dress.

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1990s American Custom Vintage Dresses

1960s Christian Dior Patron Original Wool Crepe Dress
1960s Christian Dior Patron Original Wool Crepe Dress

1960s Christian Dior Patron Original Wool Crepe Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This Patron label demi-couture tailored dress has a number of couture elements and the label usually indicated a custom ordered piece.

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1960s French Custom Vintage Dresses

Bollywood Star Silk Sari Custom Designer Beaded Embroidered Gown
Bollywood Star Silk Sari Custom Designer Beaded Embroidered Gown

Bollywood Star Silk Sari Custom Designer Beaded Embroidered Gown

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Amazing vintage Bollywood star silk sari custom designer beaded gown. Classy brocade blouse embroidered with pearl and metallic threads with extensive bead work, appliqué and embell...

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20th Century Indian Custom Vintage Dresses

Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Custom Made Black Silk Sequin Beaded Gown
Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Custom Made Black Silk Sequin Beaded Gown

Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Custom Made Black Silk Sequin Beaded Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional vintage BOB MACKIE Couture CUSTOM MADE evening dress! This beauty is one-of-a-kind, and was made for one of Mackie's personal close friends, and cost $12,000 in 1986!

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1980s American Custom Vintage Dresses

Vintage Custom Black Jewel Encrusted Gown Size 8-10
Vintage Custom Black Jewel Encrusted Gown Size 8-10

Vintage Custom Black Jewel Encrusted Gown Size 8-10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of a black fabric encrusted with gorgeous rhinestones at the bust and spaghetti straps. The gown has a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage conditi...

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1960s Unknown Custom Vintage Dresses

1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Red Crepe Beaded Gown and Cape
1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Red Crepe Beaded Gown and Cape

1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Red Crepe Beaded Gown and Cape

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mr Blackwell Custom gown Red crepe Inner boning and lining Decorative white bead, rhinestone, and gold trim V neckline Back slit Back zipper closure V-shaped separate matching...

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1960s Custom Vintage Dresses

Custom Black Floral Beaded Applique Gown with Nude Size 2
Custom Black Floral Beaded Applique Gown with Nude Size 2

Custom Black Floral Beaded Applique Gown with Nude Size 2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of a beaded black mesh with a floral pattern, and nude lining detail. Features interior boning. There is a center back zipper closure. In great vintage conditio...

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20th Century American Custom Vintage Dresses

1980'S Lipstick Red Poly/Lycra Jersey Fire Beaded Disco Party Cocktail Dress
1980'S Lipstick Red Poly/Lycra Jersey Fire Beaded Disco Party Cocktail Dress

1980'S Lipstick Red Poly/Lycra Jersey Fire Beaded Disco Party Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

Has some construction details which point to this being a custom made dress and therefore possibly one of a kind. 1980'S Lipstick Red Poly/Lycra Jersey Fire Beaded Disco Party Cockt...

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1980s Custom Vintage Dresses

Custom Black Taffeta Ruched Long Gown w/ Train, c. 1980's
Custom Black Taffeta Ruched Long Gown w/ Train, c. 1980's

Custom Black Taffeta Ruched Long Gown w/ Train, c. 1980's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a glamorous long gown with a train. There is no designer name attached, but the gown was custom created. This gown has a ruched v-front fitted bodice with spaghetti straps an...

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1980s Unknown Custom Vintage Dresses

Madame Eme 1920's Custom Brown Silk Gown with Boler Size Small
Madame Eme 1920's Custom Brown Silk Gown with Boler Size Small

Madame Eme 1920's Custom Brown Silk Gown with Boler Size Small

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Madame Eme set is composed of a brown silk and features a floral accent. There are side hook and eye closures on the dress. The bolero has an open style with draped sleeves. In ...

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20th Century Scottish Custom Vintage Dresses

Custom 1960's Sapphire Blue Beaded Gown with Sequins Size Small Medium
Custom 1960's Sapphire Blue Beaded Gown with Sequins Size Small Medium

Custom 1960's Sapphire Blue Beaded Gown with Sequins Size Small Medium

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress features heavy embellishment with beading and sequins in hues of blue. There is a leaf motif in beading and iridescent sequins. Center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...

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20th Century Unknown Custom Vintage Dresses

1990s Sexy Custom Made Black Jersey Crystal Beaded Cut Out Vintage Evening Gown
1990s Sexy Custom Made Black Jersey Crystal Beaded Cut Out Vintage Evening Gown

1990s Sexy Custom Made Black Jersey Crystal Beaded Cut Out Vintage Evening Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 90s custom made black jersey cut-out gown! Crystal rhinestone beaded halter neckline, with a matching beaded and sequined waistband. Cut-outs at the side, with a plunging neckli...

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1990s American Custom Vintage Dresses

Nolan Miller Attributed Custom Evening Gown Ensemble with White Fox Wrap Size S
Nolan Miller Attributed Custom Evening Gown Ensemble with White Fox Wrap Size S

Nolan Miller Attributed Custom Evening Gown Ensemble with White Fox Wrap Size S

By Nolan Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Nolan Miller attributed gown with wrap ensemble is composed of a slate blue silk and gold lame. The gown is in excellent condition and features a center back zipper. The large w...

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20th Century Unknown Custom Vintage Dresses

Saks 5th Avenue 1960s Samuel Winston Embroidered Lace Dress
Saks 5th Avenue 1960s Samuel Winston Embroidered Lace Dress

Saks 5th Avenue 1960s Samuel Winston Embroidered Lace Dress

By Samuel Winston, Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in London, GB

This exceptional 1960s pale gold and ivory lace dress is custom made by Roxanne for its Pret A Porter diffusion line Samuel Winston for sale at Saks 5th Avenue.

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1960s American Custom Vintage Dresses

1970s Utah Tailoring Black Silk Dress with Green and Blue Florals
1970s Utah Tailoring Black Silk Dress with Green and Blue Florals

1970s Utah Tailoring Black Silk Dress with Green and Blue Florals

By Utah Tailoring Mills

Located in London, GB

The silk fabric in this late 1970s to early 1980s custom made dress is mesmerising. Striped black and sheer chiffon patterned with white and cobalt blue florals nestle against green ...

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1970s American Custom Vintage Dresses

1992 Thierry Mugler Runway Black Satin and Velvet Maxi Dress
1992 Thierry Mugler Runway Black Satin and Velvet Maxi Dress

1992 Thierry Mugler Runway Black Satin and Velvet Maxi Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, GB

It has been exhibited as part of the Alaïa et Mugler exhibition at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa in Paris, and is remarkably similar to the custom Mugler dress worn by Demi Moore in t...

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1990s French Custom Vintage Dresses

1996 Rare Gianni Versace Couture Dress as seen on Princess Diana
1996 Rare Gianni Versace Couture Dress as seen on Princess Diana

1996 Rare Gianni Versace Couture Dress as seen on Princess Diana

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Montgomery, TX

1996 Rare Gianni Versace Couture Dress as seen on Princess Diana. Her dress was custom made in royal purple color, but had the same cut.

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1990s Italian Custom Vintage Dresses

Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress
Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress

Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Done in a vibrant magenta silk organza, this couture dress was custom made at the Givenchy atelier in Paris.

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1970s French Custom Vintage Dresses

Jean Lutece 1960s Vintage Beaded Black Silk Embellished Coat Dress
Jean Lutece 1960s Vintage Beaded Black Silk Embellished Coat Dress

Jean Lutece 1960s Vintage Beaded Black Silk Embellished Coat Dress

By Jean Lutece

Located in San Francisco, CA

Has snap & loop closures at interior shoulders so you can secure straps of a slip or bra if you wear as a dress. Fully lined. Custom tailored in Hong Kong.

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1960s Hong Kong Custom Vintage Dresses

1960s Custom Gold Lamé & Ivory Brocade Sari-Inspired Goddess Gown w Glam Wrap
1960s Custom Gold Lamé & Ivory Brocade Sari-Inspired Goddess Gown w Glam Wrap

1960s Custom Gold Lamé & Ivory Brocade Sari-Inspired Goddess Gown w Glam Wrap

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Custom Gold Lamé & Ivory Brocade Sari-Inspired Goddess Gown with Matching Glamorous Long Evening Wrap: Maker unknown, but most likely custom made in a silk brocade in ivory an...

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1960s American Custom Vintage Dresses

1980s Custom-Made Spring/Summer Peach Silk Drape Mini w Extreme Shoulders
1980s Custom-Made Spring/Summer Peach Silk Drape Mini w Extreme Shoulders

1980s Custom-Made Spring/Summer Peach Silk Drape Mini w Extreme Shoulders

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Custom-Made Spring/Summer Peach Silk Drape Mini w Extreme Shoulders: A lovely textured silk in a spring/summer weight with Avant Garde structured, padded and draped shoulder s...

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1980s French Custom Vintage Dresses

Custom-Made 3-Piece Tunic Skirt & Wrap w Burmese Portrait Print & Bead Work
Custom-Made 3-Piece Tunic Skirt & Wrap w Burmese Portrait Print & Bead Work

Custom-Made 3-Piece Tunic Skirt & Wrap w Burmese Portrait Print & Bead Work

Located in Gresham, OR

Custom-Made 3-Piece Tunic Skirt & Wrap w Burmese Portrait Print & Bead Work: A beautiful large-scale portrait print in Burmese native dress adorns this indigo color cotton voile ens...

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1980s American Custom Vintage Dresses

1980s Custom Made Silk Leopard Print Caftan and Matching Draped Turban w Brooch
1980s Custom Made Silk Leopard Print Caftan and Matching Draped Turban w Brooch

1980s Custom Made Silk Leopard Print Caftan and Matching Draped Turban w Brooch

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Custom Made Silk Leopard Print Caftan and Matching Draped Turban w Huge Amber Glass and Brass Brooch: Voluminously pleated silk flows from a triangular shoulder yoke with deep...

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1980s American Custom Vintage Dresses

1960s Sunflowers Print Embroidered  Sleeveless Multi Color Dress
1960s Sunflowers Print Embroidered  Sleeveless Multi Color Dress

1960s Sunflowers Print Embroidered Sleeveless Multi Color Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960s custom made sleeveless shift cocktail dress in multi color sunflowers embroidered in gold metallic floral netting overlay.

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1960s American Custom Vintage Dresses

Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket
Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket

Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is custom made from a 1940's dress kit/pattern, using a heavier weight tapestry fabric, fully lined, with a zipper up the back.

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1940s American Custom Vintage Dresses

Givenchy Black Velvet and Lace Cocktail Dress w/ Bow Belt
Givenchy Black Velvet and Lace Cocktail Dress w/ Bow Belt

Givenchy Black Velvet and Lace Cocktail Dress w/ Bow Belt

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

this is a beautiful custom-made Couture cocktail dress from Givenchy.

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20th Century French Custom Vintage Dresses

S/S 1991 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Runway Mini Dress Rhinestone Tassel Set
S/S 1991 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Runway Mini Dress Rhinestone Tassel Set

S/S 1991 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Runway Mini Dress Rhinestone Tassel Set

By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Consisting of two pieces, an internal skirt and an external zip dress, this custom handmade dress represents the highest standards for fashion design and construction.

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1990s Italian Custom Vintage Dresses

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Custom Vintage Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of custom vintage dresses available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black custom vintage dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Custom vintage dresses designed by Mr. Blackwell, Adolfo and Bob Mackie — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. 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 are Custom Vintage Dresses?

Prices for custom vintage dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $218 and can go as high as $70,000, while these items, on average, fetch $898.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

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. 

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.

Questions About Custom Vintage Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a dress is vintage, look at the labels inside. By researching the maker and looking at images of the brand's other designs, you may be able to estimate the age of your dress. The label may even have a date printed on it. Generally, clothing must be at least 20 years old to qualify as vintage. If you need assistance dating your clothing, a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or vintage clothing reseller, can help. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell how old a vintage dress is, use trusted online resources to conduct research. Start by searching for labels that identify the maker. Then, consult online information and images to determine when the brand produced pieces similar to yours. If you run into any problems or would like assistance, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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