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Duchess Silk

rare ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2011 Runway foliage embroidery military jacket IT38 XS
rare ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2011 Runway foliage embroidery military jacket IT38 XS

rare ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2011 Runway foliage embroidery military jacket IT38 XS

By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Fabric Extra Details: Rich black duchess silk with metallic gold foliage heavy embellishment work. High

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2010s Italian Cropped Jackets

Richard Quinn Runway Duchess Satin & Silk Coat Dress Ensemble
Richard Quinn Runway Duchess Satin & Silk Coat Dress Ensemble

Richard Quinn Runway Duchess Satin & Silk Coat Dress Ensemble

By Alexander McQueen, Richard Quinn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

of duchess satin and silk illustrated in a painterly monet fabric. Coat is oversized with 4 large

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21st Century and Contemporary Dress and Coat Ensembles

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Danes Black Duchess Silk Elongated Bodice/Bustier Gown
Danes Black Duchess Silk Elongated Bodice/Bustier Gown

Danes Black Duchess Silk Elongated Bodice/Bustier Gown

Located in Henrico, VA

This elegant Danes evening gown is Black Duchess silk and has an elongated bodice/bustier and a

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Gowns

Felix Van Driem Black Duchess Silk Evening Gown with Swarovski Brooch
Felix Van Driem Black Duchess Silk Evening Gown with Swarovski Brooch

Felix Van Driem Black Duchess Silk Evening Gown with Swarovski Brooch

Located in Henrico, VA

This elegant floor length evening gown by Felix Van Driem is made from rich black duchess silk and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Ball Gowns

Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown
Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown

Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown. The gown has an amazing shape, and is

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1970s American Ball Gowns

Facade Dress and Fox Coat
Facade Dress and Fox Coat

Facade Dress and Fox Coat

Unavailable

Size: 40 French

Facade Dress and Fox Coat

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Alcove, NY

/ fox fur collar, duchess silk lining, side pockets

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1970's BILL BLASS Silk satin evening gown dress
1970's BILL BLASS Silk satin evening gown dress

1970's BILL BLASS Silk satin evening gown dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Absolutely stunning, BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown. This incredible gown was

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Vintage EAVIS & BROWN LONDON Embroidered satin evening dress
Vintage EAVIS & BROWN LONDON Embroidered satin evening dress

Vintage EAVIS & BROWN LONDON Embroidered satin evening dress

By Eavis & Brown

Located in Newport Beach, CA

designed by Eavis & Brown in England during the 1980's. Luxurious duchess silk satin base fabric in

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Late 20th Century British Evening Dresses

1960's GEOFFREY BEENE Satin & jersey evening gown dress
1960's GEOFFREY BEENE Satin & jersey evening gown dress

1960's GEOFFREY BEENE Satin & jersey evening gown dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Newport Beach, CA

made of pearlescent, ivory-color, duchess, silk satin. Concealed, on-seam, side pockets at the waist

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Malcom Starr floor length  evening coat and beaded dress 1960
Malcom Starr floor length  evening coat and beaded dress 1960

Malcom Starr floor length evening coat and beaded dress 1960

By Malcolm Starr

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Malcom Starr floor length burgundy evening coat and beaded dress 1960. Heavy silk duchess

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1960s American Evening Gowns

90s Richard Tyler mocha duchess silk satin strapless gown
90s Richard Tyler mocha duchess silk satin strapless gown

90s Richard Tyler mocha duchess silk satin strapless gown

By Richard Tyler

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s Richard Tyler mocha duchess silk satin strapless gown with train. Bust: 36"

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1990s Australian Evening Dresses and Gowns

PRADA Duchess silk blue green geometric print black lining scarf
PRADA Duchess silk blue green geometric print black lining scarf

PRADA Duchess silk blue green geometric print black lining scarf

By Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

PRADA Duchess silk blue green geometric print black lining scarf Reference: MAWG/A00072 Brand

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2010s Unknown Scarves

CHANEL Evening Dress Size 36 FR in Black Silk Sequin
CHANEL Evening Dress Size 36 FR in Black Silk Sequin

CHANEL Evening Dress Size 36 FR in Black Silk Sequin

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Chanel evening dress in black duchess silk and sequins. The skirt-panty is very seyante

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

1980s Strapless Albert Nipon Demi-Couture Silk Dress with Bows
1980s Strapless Albert Nipon Demi-Couture Silk Dress with Bows

1980s Strapless Albert Nipon Demi-Couture Silk Dress with Bows

By Albert Nipon

Located in New York, NY

Bands of luscious duchess silk in rich jewel tones adorned with large satin bows is the principle

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Gaby of Spain Beaded Gown and Stole
Gaby of Spain Beaded Gown and Stole

Gaby of Spain Beaded Gown and Stole

Located in New York, NY

Show stopping early 1960s gown from "Gaby Espana" This long Duchess silk gown has a low cut back

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1960s Spanish Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950's Pink Duchess Satin Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4
Vintage 1950's Pink Duchess Satin Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4

Vintage 1950's Pink Duchess Satin Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4

Located in Nashville, TN

garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water. Fabric: Boned bodice, silk lined, duchess

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Silk Satin Opera Coat 1960s
Lanvin Silk Satin Opera Coat 1960s

Lanvin Silk Satin Opera Coat 1960s

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in London, GB

- Lanvin Silk Opera Coat 1960s - Silk duchess satin opera coat - Sold by Mae Vintage London

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1960s Opera Coats

PRADA 2022 green silk duchesse high waisted midi full skirt IT36 XS
PRADA 2022 green silk duchesse high waisted midi full skirt IT36 XS

PRADA 2022 green silk duchesse high waisted midi full skirt IT36 XS

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

duchess satin silk weave. It features a high waist, a full skirt design, a mid-length cut, and a concealed

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pleated Skirts

PRADA 2022 green silk duchesse high waisted midi full skirt IT38 XS
PRADA 2022 green silk duchesse high waisted midi full skirt IT38 XS

PRADA 2022 green silk duchesse high waisted midi full skirt IT38 XS

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

PRADA 2022 green silk duchesse high waisted midi full skirt IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01325 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian A-Line Skirts

PRADA 2022 Kelly Green duchesse silk wool evening full midi skirt IT42 M
PRADA 2022 Kelly Green duchesse silk wool evening full midi skirt IT42 M

PRADA 2022 Kelly Green duchesse silk wool evening full midi skirt IT42 M

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

duchess satin silk weave. It features a high waist, a full skirt design, a mid-length cut, and a concealed

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian A-Line Skirts

PRADA 2022 Kelly Green duchesse silk wool evening full midi skirt IT40 M
PRADA 2022 Kelly Green duchesse silk wool evening full midi skirt IT40 M

PRADA 2022 Kelly Green duchesse silk wool evening full midi skirt IT40 M

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

duchess satin silk weave. It features a high waist, a full skirt design, a mid-length cut, and a concealed

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian A-Line Skirts

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2018 Enchanted Forest floral silk dress US0 XS Meghan Markel
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2018 Enchanted Forest floral silk dress US0 XS Meghan Markel

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2018 Enchanted Forest floral silk dress US0 XS Meghan Markel

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

seen on: Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex Material: Silk Color: Black, Multicolour Pattern: Floral

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

CHANEL Cocktail Dress Size 42FR in Bicolor White and Black Satin
CHANEL Cocktail Dress Size 42FR in Bicolor White and Black Satin

CHANEL Cocktail Dress Size 42FR in Bicolor White and Black Satin

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel cocktail dress with cocktail straps in eggshell and black satin duchess . 100% silk lining

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Anthony Vaccarello Laminated Viscose Jersey Bra Top Mint 40
Anthony Vaccarello Laminated Viscose Jersey Bra Top Mint 40

Anthony Vaccarello Laminated Viscose Jersey Bra Top Mint 40

By Anthony Vaccarello

Located in New York, NY

In black and metallic green colors, this top has silk duchess cups, cross over front straps in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Bras

Satin Chanel A-Line Elongated Panel Jacket
Satin Chanel A-Line Elongated Panel Jacket

Satin Chanel A-Line Elongated Panel Jacket

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

A collectible turn of the century Chanel A-line elongated panel jacket in ivory silk duchess satin

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20th Century Jackets

1950s Silk Satin Evening/Entrance Wrap
1950s Silk Satin Evening/Entrance Wrap

1950s Silk Satin Evening/Entrance Wrap

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Saks Fifth Avenue vibrant pink evening/entrance wrap. Fine duchess silk satin item

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1950s American Scarves

1950s Silk Satin Evening/Entrance Wrap
1950s Silk Satin Evening/Entrance Wrap

1950s Silk Satin Evening/Entrance Wrap

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Saks Fifth Avenue vibrant 'emerald' green evening/entrance wrap. Fine duchess silk

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1950s American Scarves

1960s Crimson Silk Full Length Opera Coat
1960s Crimson Silk Full Length Opera Coat

1960s Crimson Silk Full Length Opera Coat

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

piece! Extremely heavy weight duchess silk satin with bracelet length pagoda sleeves and single closure

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1960s Opera Coats

Prada Pink Printed Silk Floral Applique Duchess Shift Dress XL
Prada Pink Printed Silk Floral Applique Duchess Shift Dress XL

Prada Pink Printed Silk Floral Applique Duchess Shift Dress XL

By Prada

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Prada dress is a stunning piece featuring intricate floral appliques on luxurious silk fabric

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

VALENTINO Rose pink payette embellished duchess satin dress
VALENTINO Rose pink payette embellished duchess satin dress

VALENTINO Rose pink payette embellished duchess satin dress

By Valentino

Located in Newport Beach, CA

VALENTINO Light pink silk embellished dress. Duchess satin top bodice with wrap around empire waist

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Raf Simons for Jil Sander
Raf Simons for Jil Sander

Raf Simons for Jil Sander

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Raf Simons for Jil Sander silver silk duchess satin dress,two pockets in front,front zipper and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1940's Copper beaded kiss closure bag
Vintage 1940's Copper beaded kiss closure bag

Vintage 1940's Copper beaded kiss closure bag

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage 1940's Copper beaded kiss closure bag. Curved silhouette, fully lined in solid silk

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1940s French Handbags and Purses

ODICINI Embroidered & beaded cocktail dress
ODICINI Embroidered & beaded cocktail dress

ODICINI Embroidered & beaded cocktail dress

Located in Newport Beach, CA

of thick, silk, duchess satin, and features a wide, twin pleated, cummerbund-style waistband. The

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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

Zoran Black  silk duchess satin blouse
Zoran Black  silk duchess satin blouse

Zoran Black silk duchess satin blouse

By Zoran

Located in New York, NY

Ivory Zoran Black silk duchess satin blouse . Sleeveless. High rolled collar, New . Bust 42" Free

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sleeveless Shirts

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Duchess of Windsor Jewels
Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Duchess of Windsor Jewels

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Duchess of Windsor Jewels

Located in Antwerp, BE

Must de Cartier Paris Silk Scarf with Duchess of Windsor Jewels in purple and gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Scarves

1930s Cream & Floral Printed Silk Satin Gown
1930s Cream & Floral Printed Silk Satin Gown

1930s Cream & Floral Printed Silk Satin Gown

Located in San Francisco, CA

1930s cream silk duchess satin gown featuring a floral print in tones of white, rose, sage green

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Vintage  Black silk gown w velvet details
Oscar de la Renta Vintage  Black silk gown w velvet details

Oscar de la Renta Vintage Black silk gown w velvet details

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular vintage Oscar de la Renta Black silk satin duchess gown reminiscing 18 century. Gown

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1980s American Ball Gowns

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By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Sergio Rossi Black Suede Evening Shoulder Bag 1980s
Sergio Rossi Black Suede Evening Shoulder Bag 1980s

Sergio Rossi Black Suede Evening Shoulder Bag 1980s

$468

H 7.88 in W 2.37 in L 11.62 in

Sergio Rossi Black Suede Evening Shoulder Bag 1980s

By Sergio Rossi

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Sergio Rossi 80s vintage elegant bag. Square model rigid with shoulder strap, fabric in velvet, color black with details in color gold. Zip and button closure. Made in Italy. Excelle...

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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress

Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents

Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pencil Skirts

Art Deco Lame  Broche Opera Coat with Japanese Mink
Art Deco Lame  Broche Opera Coat with Japanese Mink

Art Deco Lame Broche Opera Coat with Japanese Mink

Located in New York, NY

1920's lame broche gold and port opera coat .The fabric woven with art deco concentric circles and center dots. Trimmed with full natural Japanese mink shawl color and cuffs. Smalle...

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1930s French Opera Coats

Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5   $2425
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5   $2425

Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Worn One Time Minor Markings to Soles Only Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, $2425 * Python Heels * Size: 36.5 * Purple & Orange Snakeskin Python * Adjustable A...

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2010s Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c

Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c

By Louis Vuitton

Located in University City, MO

Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...

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Early 2000s Italian Cardigans

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress

By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

$475Sale Price|45% Off

Size: L

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...

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2010s Japanese Trench Coats

1990s Gemma Kahng Vintage Black + White Wool Tuxedo Blazer Jacket
1990s Gemma Kahng Vintage Black + White Wool Tuxedo Blazer Jacket

1990s Gemma Kahng Vintage Black + White Wool Tuxedo Blazer Jacket

By GEMMA KAHNG

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous vintage 1990s black and off-white wool blazer jacket by Gemma Kahng with unique flower buttons. Fully lined with front button and hook closure. Front patch pockets. Structur...

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1990s American Blazers

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...

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Early 2000s Italian Blouses

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag

Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Fendi Ivory Sculpted Wool Short Sleeve Dress, 2008
Fendi Ivory Sculpted Wool Short Sleeve Dress, 2008

Fendi Ivory Sculpted Wool Short Sleeve Dress, 2008

By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Fendi is no stranger to eclectic styles. While it is common for the brand to play with concepts of concealing and revealing the body, Fendi also showcases a sense of restraint and si...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

Located in New York, NY

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

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1950s Bras

Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag
Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag

Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Oversized Chanel quilted logo letters duffel bag leather travel tote. 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple black lambskin Tw...

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1990s French Tote Bags

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Duchess Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary duchess silk you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a duchess silk may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana, Don Loper and John Bartlett are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Duchess Silk?

The price for a duchess silk starts at $345 and tops out at $3,500, and on average, selling for $1,188.

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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. 

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